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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
8
Chain drugstore companies now operate 4,440 stores across the United States. Freight car costs for 1946 purchases ranged from 2,725 to 6,266 dollars.
The eighth grade team led by Coach Glenn Hall won the annual junior high track meet with a 167 to 47 victory. Messenger won four firsts including a relay, and high point honors. Results span sprints, relays, jumps, throws, and pole vault with multiple runners-up across events.
Forty two members met for a special election at the Washington Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Officers chosen include Andrew Hayter as president James Redlinger as vice president Donnie Rich as secretary Bill Chmelar as treasurer and Donald Meyer as reporter.
Peters defeated Stewart & Crone 2309 to 2304 to clinch first place in the bowling tournament amid cheers and boos at City Hall alleys. Tom Peters led the winner with strong scores as doubles handicap play began, with Sitler, Gilmer, Gibson, and Whittaker contributing key marks in the ongoing event.
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