Major League Baseball standings and results
Major leagues update with AL leaders Washington and Detroit, Cleveland’s big win over Chicago, and a slate of Thursday results including Boston and Philadelphia games. National League table shows Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh New York and Boston positions with recent scores and pitchers in today’s games.
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L. Pet
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Christopher
Page
W. L. Pet
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Beggs
Passeau
Brighton Legion Defeats Wyman Independents 20 to 6
Brighton Legion baseball, composed of World War II veterans, defeated Wyman Independents at Wyman yesterday by 20 to 6. Ed Chuck pitched the first three innings, followed by Maynard Peck for the rest, with Hyde catching.
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Brighton
Legion
Wyman Independents
Wyman
Ed Chuck
Maynard Peck
Hyde
Forests Support About 3.75 Million U S Jobs
The text states that the nation's forests directly or indirectly provide roughly 3,750,000 jobs. It highlights the broad economic impact of forest resources across multiple sectors and employment.
Washington Junior Legion Wins 6-5 At Armory Field
The Washington Junior Legion baseball team opened the season with a 6 to 5 victory over Columbus Junction at the new Armory field. Mayor R R Lytle pitched the first ball and hundreds watched a pitchers duel before Washington rallied in the ninth. Key hits from Vacha Marshall and Putman, plus Putman’s fine catch, sparked the win and set up upcoming games at Muscatine and Wapello.
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Washington Junior Legion
Columbus Junction
Armory Field
R. R. Lytle
Murphy
Washington
Hendrickson
Junction
Vacha
Marshall
Putman
Billy Putman
Washington Boys
Muscatine
Wapello
Antonoff Has Best Score in Tourney at Washington CC
Forty-eight men competed in the Washington Country Club golf tournament. Phil Antonoff posted the best score, 72 for 18 holes, with nine holes in 34 and 38 on the back. T. R. Phillips was runner-up in the first flight with 76. Dr A W Clow won the second flight, I W Shene second. Claude Tucker led the third flight with Jack McFadden close behind. In the fourth flight Don Paul and Bob Choate posted the low scores.
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Washington Country Club
Phil Antonoff
T. R. Phillips
A. W. Clow
I. W. Shene
Claude Tucker
Jack McFadden
Don Paul
Bob Choate
Tennis Enthusiasts Organize Washington Tennis Club
Monday gathering at the YMCA invited all locals to join the newly formed Washington Tennis association. Tom Gray was elected president with Nic McCleery as vice president and Francine Shaw as secretary treasurer. Boyd White leads membership as cards go out next week. Attendees showed strong interest in building new and better tennis courts.
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Y.M.C.A
Washington Tennis Association
Nic McCleery
Franceine Shaw
Boyd White
Memorial Day Visits Share News Across Washington
Memorial Day brings visits from many families. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Darbyshire of Ottumwa stay with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mace. Maxine Fulton of Crawfordsville visits Marjorie Bower. Cedar Rapids guests Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Berdo spend days with George Rudiger and Henry Berdo. Washington residents host relatives from Keokuk and Cedar Falls and share summer plans with Sorden's Music Shop employment for Glen Kohesk.
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Glen Mace
Maxine Fulton
Crawfordsville
Marjorie Bower
Artchie M. Bower
T. J. Berdo
Cedar Rapids
George Rudiger
Henry Berdo
Harold
Pat’ Reynolds
Washington
Keokuk
Leonard Kohesk
Cedar Falls
Kohesk
Iowa State Teachers College
Sorden's
Dorothy Euwer
Don C. Davis
Knoxville
Tenn
Charles W. Davis
Perry
Iowa City
Women Told of Food Campaign at Legion Hall
Representatives of women’s clubs heard Rev. T. E. White explain the county setup for collecting money and tin canned food during June 2 to 9. Donations may be mailed to Ella Gordon or delivered to the Atchison shoe store.
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Legion Hall
T. E. White
Ella Gordon
Emergency Food Fund
Atchison Shoe Store
Ruth Foster
Miss Foster
Bridge rollers bear 408 tons each on Chicago lift bridge
Each anti friction roller bearing on the Chicago lift bridge supports about 816000 pounds or 408 tons, highlighting the heavy duty design of the span and its load capacity.
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Chicago
Smother Fat Fire Safety Advice
The text explains fat fires must be smothered in a kettle pan or broiler and warns against using water as it causes splattering and spreading flames.
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs
Noticees must submit items by 10 8. m. Friday. Pansy Hill club hosts members and husbands with Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell. W R C meets 2 30 p m Saturday at Legion hall. YWCA executive board 7 30 p m Monday at YW. Order of Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Monday at Masonic temple. D A R 7 30 p m Tuesday Mrs R S Warfel. Officers and chairmen submit written reports. Washington county Women’s Democratic club 2 30 p m Catherine Swift 408 W Third St. Pythian Sisters 8 p m at K P hall bring sandwiches.
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Pansy Hill Club
John Caldwell
W.R.C
Legion Hall
Y.W.C.A
Y.W
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
D.A.R
R. S. Warfel
Washington County Women's Democratic Club
Catherine Swift
Third St. Pytham Sisters
K. P. Hall
Anniversary Notes and Birthday Wishes From The Journal
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark celebrate their first wedding anniversary after marriage abroad during his service. Mrs. Clark arrives in the United States from England weeks ago. Larry Kent Kindig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kindig of Wayland, has a birthday today. Several locals send best wishes including Mrs. Frank Sickles Inez Schoonover Stanley Zager Ss T Rickey Shirley Bowser and Mt. Pleasant’s Mrs W S Hill who marks her 82nd birthday and Thresa Quarter Century club member.
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Robert Clark
Clark
England
States
Larry Kent Kindig
Mrs. Lloyd Kindig
Wayland
Frank Sickles
Inez Schoonover
Stanley Zager
Ss. T
Tom) Rickey
Shirley Bowser
West Chester
Kensington Club Meets at Grace Stone Residence
The Kensington club held its regular Wednesday meeting at Grace Stone's country home. Guests included Mrs. Madge Morris and others. The group voted to organize a canned fruit and vegetable donation for hungry Europeans and planned a June 5 breakfast hosted by Mrs. Stone with help from Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Morris.
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Ainsworth
Kensington Club
Grace Stone
Madge Morris
Carrie Zager
Dan Griffith
Bessie McConnell
Jessie Moore
Europe
Ethel Davis
Davis
Morris
St James Circle Meeting at Sunset Park
The St James Circle held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at Sunset Park led by Mrs Leland Baker with Mrs Emma Bopp as secretary. Co hosts Mrs Joe Barnes and Mrs Baker served refreshments as attendees socialized. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening June 19 at 7 30 with Mrs Joe Linnenkamp.
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St. James Circle
Sunset Park
Leland Baker
Emma Bopp
Joe Barnes
Baker
Joe Linnenkamp
Sand dunes in Bay of Biscay drift 15 to 105 feet yearly
The sand dunes along the Bay of Biscay in France shift from fifteen to one hundred five feet each year, indicating significant coastal dynamics.
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Bay of Biscay
France
Bethel Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Applegate Home
Mrs Mary Applegate hosted the Bethel Missionary Society May meeting with 15 members and one guest present. Mrs C C Rothlisberger led the business session while Mrs Godfrey Juzeler opened devotions and Myrtie Pearson led the prayer calendar.
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Mary Applegate
Bethel Missionary Society
C. C. Rothlisberger
Godfrey Juzeler
Myrtie Pearson
Anna Brown
Missionary Magazine
Miss Pearson
Applegate
Harry Dye
Greased pan beats waxed paper for quick breads
Quick breads and yeast bread bake hotter than waxed paper can tolerate, so greased pans prevent burning. The note highlights paper instability at high oven temperatures.
Cows Shown To Have More Native Intelligence
In a comparison of livestock intellect cows are said to display greater native sense than horses, though horses can be trained to perform mechanical movements more easily.
Pullorum Transmission From Hen To Chick
Pullorum disease spreads from hen to chick via the hatching egg. The transmission occurs before hatch, affecting poultry health and farm productivity.
Little Flower Circle May Meeting Report
Mrs. Barnard McCarthy hosted twelve members of the Little Flower circle at St. James church. She presided as leader while retiring secretary Mrs. Clem Eagle read the year's report. A new secretary was appointed and plans for next year were announced focusing on saving sharing and canning with Farm Bureau extension service.
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Barnard McCarthy
Little Flower Circle
St. James Church
McCarthy
Clem Eagle
William Marie, Jr
Leonard Marie
Farm Bureau Extension Service
Heavy Coffins Demand Strong Carriers
Heavy Chinese coffins are described as requiring at least eight men to bear their weight and transport them.
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
George Creen of Cameron Illinois was admitted yesterday as a medical patient and James Schmoeller of Mission Texas was discharged this morning.
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George Creen
Cameron
Ill
James Schmoeller
Mission
Texas
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