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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

8

Ottumwa Wins Little Six Meet at Mt Pleasant

Ottumwa tops the Little Six track meet scoring 98 34.5 points at Mt Pleasant Monday ahead of Burlington 76 and Fairfield 70. Washington finished last with 10 1/10 points led by Rodney Prescott who placed second in the 80 yard dash and anchored relay teams. Records fell as Lofgren Muscatine 15.5 seconds in the 120 high hurdles and Belvel Ottumwa 21.2 in the 180 yard low hurdles. Dabner Fairfield set a football throw record of 202 ft 1 in. Campbell Fairfield tied the 100 yard dash mark in 10.0 seconds. Other event winners included Campbell Fairfield in the 80 yard dash and Kane Fairfield in the mile.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Mt Pleasant Rodney Prescott Bro Ottumwa Otscore Burlington Grayhound Mike Loferen Muscatine Dick Hbelvel Dabner Fairfield Campbel Burlington Belve Ottumwat Belvel Garrison Dabner ¢Mattfield Gineh Cartmill Madison Cooper Campbell Fairfield Kane Lofgren Taylor Ft. Madison RAO Huffaker Morgell Kitterman ¢Ottumwal Morse Selmalt Ottamwa Ross Ccnmcceccass San Uae

Veterans Provide Hitting to Put Red Sox Into Second Place Tie

Veterans deliver strong hitting to move into a tie for second place as McCleery and Gilmore post high scores. Freshwaters beat Old Timers 2 to 1 while Speedway defeats Speedway 27 and 27 total pins include handicaps. Old Timers claim high team series 2575 and high team game 152, with Lloyd Little and Cal Little Tod among top scorers.

Red Sox McCleery Gilmore G & HH Dairy Speedway McCreery-Cumming Sso McCreery-Cumming Wayne Kendrick C. Wolfe Lloyd Little Cal Little Tod New York Boudreau

Bowling results from Crawfordsville and surrounding leagues

Crawfordsville Bank defeats Snack Bar 2 to Fort Total pins Crawfordsville 1685 Snack Bar 1657 Nash Ramblers beat Marges 2 to 1 Total pins Nash Ramblers 1862 Marges 175s Washington Cafe defeats VEW 5 to 0 Total pins Washington Cafe 1662 VEW 1711 Rothschilds defeat J. C. Penney 2 to 1 Total pins Rothschilds 1770 J. C. Penney 1749 High team series Washington Café and Nash Ramblers 1862. High team game Marges 705, Nash Ramblers 660. High individual series Base Henry 444, Talbot 427. High individual game Henry Talbot, Griggs 164. Plus Major league baseball notes from New York: Ree Sox win behind veterans and rookie Bill Henrys. Maglie of the Giants shuts out Pirates. Dodgers and Cubs rain-delayed game shut down.

Nash Ramblers Marges Nash Washington Cafe VEW Rothschilds J. C. Penney Rotheschilds Washington Case Henry Talbot Henry Talbot Griggs Sal Maglie Pirates Bobby Thompson Magic Bucs Pittsburgh Giants Dodgers Cubs Billy Lees Brooks Turk Lown Lown Seratch Duke Snider Butte Lees Melody Strikers League Penney Cranville Bank de ” Rd

Washington High announces baccalaureate and commencement dates

Principal W. A. Erbe of Washington High School announced the baccalaureate service for next Sunday evening and the commencement exercises a week later for the graduating classes of Washington High School and the junior college.

W. A. Erbe Washington High School Today Washington High School

West Chester Wins In Bowling League Matchup

West Chester defeated LOO 1 to 0 with total pins listed. McCleery Cumming defeated Gilmere Oilers 2 to 1 in the same Monday league card with total pins noted.

Blue Monday League McCleery-Cummuming oSi & He Dairy West Chester LOO McCleery - Cumming Gilmere Oilers

Softball Practice Schedules For Local Teams

The McCleery Cummings softball team will practice at Gree field tonight at 6 PM. On Thursday night the Stewart Crow softball squad will practice at the same hour.

McCleery-Cummings Greefield Stewart & Crow Tin

General and special election on telecom franchise in West Chester

Notice to residents of West Chester Iowa that a general and special election will be held June 15 1452 to decide whether Walter Miller may receive a two year franchise to operate a communication system and telephone exchange and to erect poles and equipment on public streets and alleys. Mayor Rett and Clerk announce the vote.

Chester West Chester Washington County Lowa Nester Walter Miller Pestroet

Bond sale notice for West Chester Consolidated School District

Notice states on May 23 at 2:00 p.m. bidding will open for sale school building bonds of West Chester Iowa district. Bonds bear 3 1 2 percent interest, dated 1952, mature 1955, with interest payable at the treasurer. District and bid conditions include certified cashier’s check for five percent, bid performance, and right to reject bids.

West Chester Iowa Consolidated School District West Chester County Washington Priteipad Entd Messrs Chapman Chiengwe

Local News Briefs From Iowa City Area

Ray Gidley recovering after major surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City in room 357. John Ramsey, son of Mr and Mrs Wes Ramsey Cedar wheel district, fractured a rim after a fall on senior grounds and is hospitalized before returning home. Kathy Ann Seharf Iowa City visiting grandparents Rob Lowe Sr while mother attends Chicago art convention. Mr and Mrs Quitman Kervin and baby Quitman Jr visiting Fordyree Ark.

Ray Gidley Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mr. Gidley John Ramsey Wes Ramsey Cedar Wheel Kathy Ann Seharf Reuber Seharf Rob Lowe, Sr Chicago Quitman Kervin Quitman Jr Fordyree, Ark

Kervins Attend High School Commencement Exercises

Mrs. Kervin, formerly Elmina Messenger, will attend the high school commencement exercises with her husband Harold Messenger. Harold, her brother, serves as a member of the senior class.

Harold Messenger Kervin Elmina Messenger Kervins

Utah's Gold Heights Lead Early Mining Era

Utah was likely the last U.S. region to be explored, first in gold mining and high in copper, silver, and lead.

Utah U.S

Highest Pensions Colorado Grants Nation's Top Aged Payments

Colorado program Highest Pensions delivers the highest pension payments in the nation to elderly residents. The system emphasizes robust benefits for the aged, seeking to set a national standard for retirement incomes and social support.

Colorado

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