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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

8

Dodgers Set Five New Records In 19 1 Victory Over Reds

The Dodgers routed the Reds 19 to 1 in Brooklyn, rolling 15 runs in the first inning and setting five major league records. Duke Snider hit a two run homer, Rube Walker 3 RBIs, and Van Cuyk added two hits and four straight singles as part of the historic rally. The Giants lost their doubleheader while Robin Roberts won again for the Phillies and Cleveland moved three games ahead of Washington in the American League by beating Boston 5 1.

Reds Korea Brooklyn Giants Ciney Dodgers Innine Duke Snider Rube Walker PeeWee Reese Andy Katko Ond Chris van Cuvik van Cuyk Dodger Robin Roberts Phillies Pirates Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Red Sox Crowns Senators Vheil Trucks Detroit The Athletics

Memorial Sermon by Rev George Kerr Set for Sunday

Ten years ago today the annual memorial sermon for patriotic organizations will be preached by Rev. George Kerr of the United Presbyterian church. The service will be held at 10 45 next Sunday morning in the United Presbyterian church.

George Kerr United Presbyterian Church

Twilight Golf Release Schedule For Washington Club

Golf officials for men at the Washington Golf and Country Club announced Friday play groupings for matches on May 25. Team One faces Team Two, Team Three meets Team Four, Team Five plays Team Six, Team Seven faces Team Eight, and Team Nine competes with Team Ten.

Twilight Washington Golf and Country Club Today

Women's Bowling Lane Leaders League Highlights

Carsons defeated Skelgas 2 to 1 with 1902 total pins including 12 handicap while Skelgas totaled 2005. Doaks beat McCleery Cumming 2 to 1 with 1902 pins and 255 handicap. Ainsworth Bank topped Moot Hart 0s to 0 with 215% and 1904 including 20 handicap. Dun cans defeated Rock Island Produce with 2707 total pins including 150 handicap. High scorers include Ainsworth Bank and Skeles 2008, high team game 2545, Duncan 688. Top individuals Hazel Payne 198 Mary Messer 174 LuElla Sojka 459 Hazel Payne 455.

Carsons Skelgas Doaks McCleery- Cumming McCleery Ainsworth Bank Mootharts Os Moothart Duncan's Rock Island Produce Duncan Skeleas Ainsworth Tank Duncans Hazel Payne Mary Messer LuElla Sojka Ainsworth State Bank Skelgus Mlames Rock Island Ad McCleery-Cumming Carsons Plumbing

1915 Nevada Earthquake Triggers Mountain to Grow

An 1915 earthquake in Nevada caused a mountain to rise about 30 feet, a dramatic ground-shift event recorded by geologists and historians. The phenomenon illustrates seismic activity reshaping terrain in the early 20th century.

Nevada

FBI arrests two for naval robbery at Quonset Point

FBI agents in New York detained Howard Hildebrandt and Gloria Dale after a $310,000 raid at Quonset Point Naval Air Station. Robert La Plante was arrested in Rhode Island for the daylight holdup at the station credit union. Dale detained as a witness with arraignments pending for Hildebrandt and La Plante.

New York FBI Quonset Point R. 1 Naval Air Station G-men Howard Hildebrandt Gloria Dale Times Square Hildebrandt Robert la Plante West Warwick Credit Union Miss Dale Greenwich Village la Plante Providence R. I J. Edgar Hoover Washington

Rubio Quilting Club in Regular Meeting

Rubio May 19 the Quilting club met at the Community building on a Wednesday afternoon. Plans were made to sell popcorn on show nights with the first sale by May 22. Refreshments were served by hostesses Marjorie Guy and Ida Low.

Rubio Marjorie Guy Ida Low Sherry Watson Shela Shelas Richland Dordthy Jean Payton Donnie Long Clarence Hyer West Chester Gilbert Mitchell

Move To End Seizure Of Rails Ends With Wage Pact

President Truman moves to end government seizure of railroads after a three year dispute. An agreement signed at the White House provides retroactive wage increases from 600 to 1100 dollars for about 150000 engineers conductors and firemen and raises yard and train crew pay. The deal runs to October 1952 and lets union officials veto railroad demands to lengthen divisions of the system.

Washington White House Truman U. S

Rubio School Closes With Friday Picnic

Vera Bond and Laurence Bond attended events in Washington Saturday. Rubio school closes this Friday with a picnic. Rubio Ladies Aid met Thursday at the Mary Morgan home in Richland with former members Lucile Smith Alice Sheraden and Viola Jay among guests. Mrs Nantie Leppert could not attend and Mrs Will Cheese man and Mrs Carrie Oswalt were also guests. Late afternoon refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Morgan and Ams Schmitter. Rev and Mrs Wientz and Ver Leppert attended a quarterly meeting at Woolson Friday afternoon.

Vera Bond Laurence Bond Washington Rubio School Rubio Ladies Aid Thiurstas Mary Morgar Richland Lucil Smith Alice Sheraden Viola Jay Nantie Leppert Will Cheeseman Carrie Oswalt Morgan Ams Schmitter Wientz Ver Leppert Woolson

Surprising Nylon Batiste Blouse With Linen Details

Fashion forecasts highlighted bold fabric mixes and the trend now appears in a nylon batiste blouse featuring linen at the collar pockets and cuffs. The combination draws attention for its contrast and texture.

Salad Recipe Idea With Honey Dressings

A crisp head lettuce salad with a honey sweetened dressing. This simple combination highlights fresh greens and a light glaze to finish the dish.

All-Day Allied Raid Destroys North Korea Supply Center

Allied fighter bombers hit a major Communist supply and war plant area near Pyongyang, reducing at least 117 buildings between Pyongyang and Chinnampo to rubble and heavily damaging 84 more. Jets and bombs continued from dawn to nightfall with U S and Australian air support. Ground forces reported over 100 U S tanks massed on the central front, killing or wounding at least 354 Reds in a massive tank engagement.

Souel Korea Pyongyang Chinnampo Suan Sth 77Th U. S

Coal output contrasts GB and US in 1951

The record shows Great Britain's 1951 coal mined as 222 million long tons, equal to 248 million net tons in US terms, roughly half of the United States total for the year.

Great Britain U.S

Closely Woven Material Favored for Slip Covers

A closely woven fabric is preferred for slip covers as it offers superior dust protection, maintains shape, lasts longer, and is easier to tailor.

Parsons to Award Three Honorary Degrees

Parsons College will award three honorary degrees at June 2 commencement exercises in Fairfield President Tom Shearer announced Allan B. Kline of Chicago former Iowa resident will receive Doctor of Laws Dean G MeKee president of the Biblical Seminary New York former Fairfield resident will receive Doctor of Divinity and preach the baccalaureate sermon B Franklin JonesPacific Palisades California former Marine Corps chaplain will also receive Doctor of Divinity Undergraduates 43 seniors will graduate with bachelor degrees on June 2

Fairfield Parsons College Tom Bk Shearer Allan B. Kline American Farm Bureau Fedoration Chicago Lowan Dean G. MekKee The Biblical Seminary New York MeWkee Parsons B. Franklin Jones Pacific Palisades Calif Marine Corps

Dinner Precedes Drama Department Meeting

The Drama department group met at Mrs Louis Larsen’s home Monday evening with Eileen Jeffrey as assistant hostess. Seventeen members and guest Mrs John Whittaker enjoyed a cooperative dinner before the meeting. Mrs Larsen read a letter urging a joint department with Music next year, but the members voted to remain as a group. Mrs George Dare presented the program with a review of Guys and Dolls.

Louis Larsen Eileen Jeffrey John Whittaker Larsen George Dare

Rubber and better living linked in daily life

The article discusses how rubber underpins improving living standards through its elastic, springy, compressible and soft properties. It highlights rubber’s role in enhancing comfort and daily use as society advances.

Hospital Notes From Last Night And This Morning

Names listed include Rev. Jacob Dekon ing Phil McCreeds Roselyn Evelyn Mayer Mrs C J Wolfe and Mildreel Colbert Washington Consilleer and Mrs Dale Dodds total. Dismissed patients include Mrs Dale Dodds today according to the report.

Jacob Dekoning Phil McCreeds Roselyn Evelyn Mayer C.J. Wolfe Mildreel Colbert Washington Consilleer

Redlinger on 25 Day Leave from Tongue Point Base

Robert W. Redlinger is home on a 25 day leave. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Redlinger and is stationed at Tongue Point Naval Base in Astoria Oregon.

Kermit Steinbeck Grinnell Raymond Steinbeck Lottie Watson Marjorie Watson Dean Robert W. Redlinger Mro and Mere Hubert Redlinger Tongue Pointe Naval Base Astoria Oregon

Weekly Livestock Sales At Midway and Kaiona

Livestock sale schedules listed for Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa on Wednesdays and Kaiona Sales Barn Kaiona Iowa on Thursdays. Ollie Livestock Exchange notes Tuesday afternoon sales at 1 p.m. in Kaiona and Columbus Junction.

Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa Ollie Livestock Exchange Kaiona

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