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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1950

Page

6

Yankees and Dodgers Lead After Double Wins Across Circuit

New York clubs surge with two wins apiece as Yankees topple Red Sox 11 7 and 6 3 behind Byrne and Lopat. Dodgers sweep Phillies 7 6 and 6 4 with Duke Snider blasting three homers. Cardinals rally past Pirates 17 13 and 12 5 to move second. Sain and Jansen combo shine for New York Giants. White Sox crush Browns. Tigers split with Indians. Washington tops A’s behind Mele and Corriden era.

Yankees Dodgers Boston Red Sox Mel Parnell Ellis Kinder Tommy Byrne Ed Lopat Joe Collins Byrne Parnell Vern Stephens Matt Batts Red Sox Brooklyn Duke Snider Phillies Celay Jacques Fournier Gene Mermanski Lou Gehrig Chuck Klein Pat Seerey Cardinals Pittsburgh Phils Gerry Staley Pirage Boston Johnny Sain Giants Larry Jansen New York Hank Thompson Jansen Hank Sauer Cubs Cincinnati Chicago Redler Ken Raffensberger Kruszewski Tigers Indians Detroit Bob Lemon al Rosen Cleveland Hunt Newhouser White Sox Johnny Corriden Browns St. Louis Mele Washington A’s Philadelphia

Dairyman Relies on Emergency Power During Outage

When a storm cuts power, the dairyman with an emergency power source can continue milking. The piece notes the value of backup generators for maintaining dairy operations during outages.

First Par Round Marks Start of Golf Season at Washington Club

Washington Golf and Country Club hosted a Memorial weekend three day blind bogey tourney and team matches. Bus Westermark shot 35 for nine holes in the first par round, with Ralph Gibson winning Sundays draw and Dr. Lloyd topping Mondays and Tuesdays. Moothart Marvels beat Henness Hot Shots by 28 strokes in team play, fifteen golfers per side. prizes due by Sunday evening.

Washington Golf and Country Club Bus Westermark Bus Ralph Gibson Vernon Wittriz Paul Fern Max Henness J. M. Lloyd Lloyd A. W. Clow Dick Skipton Moothart Marvels Henness Hot Shots

Girls Softball Set to Start Monday at Greenfield

YWCA girls league begins Monday June 5 at 7 30 p m in Greenfield with two games per Monday. Four teams Merchantettes Tom Cats Yellow Sox Drive Inns compete in a 12 game schedule led by captains Betty Pettavino Jane Neil Pat Dela Penny Pearson.

YWCA Greenfield Merchantettes Tom Cats Yellow Sox Drive Inns Betty Pettavino Ruth Shaffer Eleanor Pease Janice Donovan Betty Sojka Colleen McFarland Lucy Smith Jane Dickinson Betty Schneider Alice Neuman Ella Little Geneva Davison Tommy Kiesey Jane Neil Jane Tanner Shirley Blattner Vivian Hines Glenna Hines Donna Patterson Joan Patterson Marilyn Cook Rowena Carter Eva Blattner Darlene Garrett Mary Lee Moore Helen Baker Yellow

Major Leagues Scoreboard Highlights And Results

A series of baseball results shows Philadelphia beating Brooklyn 6 to 1 and 6 to 1, St Louis routing Pittsburgh 17 to 13, Cincinnati edging Chicago 4 to 1, and Chicago defeating St Louis 14 to 2. Other scores include Detroit 5 Cincinnati 2, New York 11 Boston 7, and Cleveland 4 Detroit 0.

Philadelphia Brooklyn Beston New York Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Wellington Washington Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Ee Boston Ee Aed Reed Aengue San

Parsons Wins Indianapolis Race Despite Rain Delay

Johnny Parsons wins the abbreviated Memorial Day Speedway race in Indianapolis at 345 miles average 124.02 mph. Rain halted the 45 mile point, denying him about 6200 in lap money though he collected 31500 for winning and led rivals Bill Holland and Mauri Rose.

Indianapolis Ind Johnny Parsons Parsons Bill Holland Mauri Rose Holland

Brucellosis Spread By Weaned Pigs Warned By AVMA

The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association notes that younger pigs can spread brucellosis to hogs, though older swine are usually the main spreaders. The AVMA urges raising weaned pigs completely apart from the herd as a safeguard.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Avma Journal

New Systemic Insecticidal Chemicals Tested by Federal Entomologists

Federal entomologists test new systemic poisons that make plants toxic to insects for short periods. The chemicals kill sap-sucking insects and are not for public use until further studies determine if they break down into harmless compounds. Research aims to design safer, effective pest control in American agriculture.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Beef Herd Decision in Corn Belt Economics

The article weighs whether to maintain a beef herd on a corn belt farm. With 30 cows and a 90 percent calf crop, 27 calves at about $135 each yield roughly $3,600 gross. Keeping four replacement heifers raises calves to 23 worth about $3,100 plus four calf cows at $1,000, totaling about $4,100 to cover upkeep for 35 animals. Using 15 year cow and calf values lowers gross to about half of $4,100.

Summer Eggs Must Be Kept Cool and Odor Free

Poultry experts warn that hot weather degrades egg quality with thin whites and weak yolks. They say farmers should gather eggs at least three times daily in heat and all handlers must keep eggs cool and away from odors to prevent waste.

Memorial Day Parade Observance in Washington Iowas

Memorial day in Washington Iowa featured a subdued parade with fewer decorating committees and children. The National Guard battery and Army reserve unit provided color and ceremony while Rev O H Moll and Harold Boyd gave addresses. The day began on time led by J L Jones on a horse, with Veterans from Civil War era noted for the observance and a long tradition upheld by Marion McAvoy as general chairman.

Court House Roger Sherman JL. A. Jones Washington National Guard Harold Stephens Army Reserve William Perdock High Schont Woodlawn O. H. Moll Trinity Lutheran Church Nels B. Westermark Elm Grove Harold Boyd John A. Logan Grand Army of the Republic Logan GAR N. P. Chipman Washington Ymca I. G. White Corps Women’s Relief Corps YMCA Iowa

Returns to Fairview From Illinois Visit

Mrs T H Barnes returns home from an extended visit with son-in-law and daughter Eldred Olson and family in Decatur Illinois. Maude Olson accompanies her from Chicago to stay several weeks. Mrs va Nelson from Washington visits at the Barnes home over Memorial Day. Mr and Mrs W H Edgar and family visit Homer Mayer family at Brighton and join a cooperative indoor dinner due to weather. Gerald Graft family of Wellinag guests. Patty Edgar overnight.

Fairview T. H. Barnes Eldred Olson Decatur, Hil Chicago Maude Va Nelson Barnes Washington W. H. Edgar Homer Mayer Brighton Gerald Graft Welliag Edgar Mrs Graf Mrs. Mayer Patty Edgar Kenneth Been Blossom Ainsworth Id Rees Cambrian Wis Roland John Thomas Doreen Williams Reschley Wayland Eagar and Henderson Crawfordsville J. C. Rhea Lillian Maxwell Arvid Anderson W. J. Evans Earl Monson Floyd Denver Colo Boatman Rock Island Hacley Rhea E. T. Bergstrom Swedesburg Bergstrom Melvin Bergstrom Mv. C. Rhea Russell Williame Evan Edwards Cotter

Local Social News From Swedesburg and Surrounding Areas

Area residents attend weddings visits and birthday gatherings across Swedesburg Crawfordsville and Monmouth Illinois. Neighbors Jerry Rhea Maxwell Anderson Henderson Bergstrom and Donnaldson families feature in guest nights and family events while planting progresses and a portable grain bin is built for Paul Anderson.

Clint Kenneth Rhea Paul Anderson Swedesburg Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary

Community and livestock sale listings across Iowa towns

A compilation of weekly livestock sale dates at Whittaker, Kalona, Midway, and Ollie sales barns plus various closing out sales. Listings mention June dates and addresses including Crawfordsville, Havre, and 222 East 6th Street with start times around 1:00 to 5:00 PM.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Volumbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Brighton Road Simmerman Clair Beaty Crawfordsville Havre John D. Jones East 6Th Street Glenn Harris

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