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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
4
An assortment of opinions and observations discuss religious devotion, political critique, taxation on smoking, and the Vaughan incident at the White House. The piece critiques socialism and British nationalization, notes dangers of fast driving in auto accidents, and warns against crowding around firefighting efforts.
Brighton coach Tom English says the squad lacks weight and speed but has a few strong players and good depth. Thirty players out, with Clifton Corpman and Arthur Dunbéar at end, Kermit Farrier and Leon Wyrum at tackle, Curtis Mineart and Richard Hyde at guard, Bill Lamansky at center, Norman Edwards at quarterback, Dean Farrier at fullback, Sylvester Fritz and Carol Loeffler at halfbacks. Brighton opens at Richland Friday, transitions to a T formation then short punt for passes, with first home game September 20 against Keota. North English is favored to win the league. Brighton’s field now includes lights for night games.
The Richland schedule lists September 16 Brighton at Richland and September 23 Wellman at Richland with later contests including October 7 Richland at Kalona and October 14 Williamsburg at Richland. Remaining games feature Richland at Keota October 21 and Richland at West Chester October 28 and North English at Richland.
Ramblings notes remodeling of the Washington county court room with flag and old rituals recalled by W P Rawn. The city hall street project continues underground pipe work and paving machinery, while outdoor summer events wind down for fall. The polio emergency drive gains local support amid rising cases as funds fund national efforts.
The national foundation to fight infantile paralysis has nearly exhausted its funds. Donations can be left at Washington banks or with Paul Horak at his office.
Baseball news brief lists standings and game results across leagues. Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 6 0 while Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 6 5. Detroit defeated Boston 4 1. Chicago topped Washington 3 2. St Louis faced New York with rain and two games scheduled. other matches postponed or rained out.
New York AP report notes George Munger hurled a one hit masterpiece as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the New York Giants 1-0 to move within reach of the NL pennant. Sid Gordon spoiled the no hitter with a second inning single. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 6-3 in a 10th inning rally, Dodgers erased earlier deficits, and Ralph Kiner homered four times in Pittsburgh’s 11-6 win over the Phillies.
The article describes ordinary meteors as hoboes of the sky moving in random directions while great celestial bodies follow fixed courses, highlighting their contrasting motions and nature.
A new machine is described that can pick ears of corn from the stalks, shell the kernels, and also shred the remaining corn stalks. The device promises to streamline harvest processing by combining three steps into one operation.
At the hospital yesterday Dennis Sorrell of 1005 West Madison was treated and discharged. Mrs Will Shalla was transferred to University Hospital in Town City. Today Mrs Richard Gant and her son from Washington travel to John Pratt Washington for related care.
The article notes that discarding the liquid from canned vegetables or cooking liquid from fresh vegetables wastes nutritional value and flavor, urging cooks to use the liquids in soups, gravies, or sauces to preserve nutrients and maximize meals.
New York reports the 1949 World Series opens October 5 in the park of the American League pennant winner. The format has first two games in AL park, next three in NL park, sixth and seventh in AL if needed. No ticket price increase. playoff scenarios could push dates. Teams printing World Series tickets include the Yankees Red Sox Indians Cardinals Dodgers.
Mr and Mrs Reeves Noland of Waynesville North Carolina called at the George Dare home while driving to Ames with their daughter Peggy to enroll at Iowa State college Peggy is among the North Carolina 4Hers who visited earlier in the county and stayed with the Dares later George and Mrs Dare drove to Iowa City to take son Dick to Iowa University and daughter Barbara to Iowa Wesleyan college Leota Long at 433 South Fourth Street has recovered from pneumonia Mr and Mrs Ralph Bauer expect Mrs Bauer’s sister Mrs Walter Mayer and Mr Mayer of Des Moines tonight
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