Local residents gather for events and travels in Iowa City area
District court clerk R R Noonan visits Iowa City. Washington residents seen hearing President Truman. Stewart’s Auto and Tractor shop owner attends Kaiser Frazer dinner in Cedar Rapids. A 1949 Frazer debuts September 20. Families visit in Des Moines Dubuque and Washington with relatives in Illinois and Minnesota. Tachikawa air base notes and local college enrollments.
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R. R. Noonan
Iowa City
E. A. Stewart
Stewart
Kaiser-Frazer
Montrose
Cedar Rapids
Henry Kaiser
Joe Frazer
Frazer
Birthday Greetings Light Up Our Local Honorees
Birthday wishes flow for Shirley Dunlap who wed tomorrow to Kimball Gates, plus celebrations for Georgia Leola, John Bauer of Pilotburg, and many others. This notice lists anniversaries, birthdays, and visits including Harold Wehr at Knights of Pythias events and Cleo Cherryholmes returning to Iowa State.
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Shirley Dunlap
Kimball Gates
Georgia Leola
W. D. Kyle
John Bauer
Pilotburg
Cleo Cherryholmes
Crawfordsville
Iowa State College
Ames
Cedar Rapids plant may be moved soon
Penick and Ford, corn products maker in Cedar Rapids, may relocate its plant due to a recent supreme court ruling on the multiple base pricing system. Vice-president Robert Austin said firms must absorb freight costs or move closer to the largest market, or face economic death. He noted other Iowa industries face similar pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Penick and Ford
Robert Austin
Austin
African Parrot Touted as Best Talker
A report highlights an African parrot praised as the best talker in vocal ability and mimicry. The feathered bird attracts attention from pet owners and researchers, drawn by its articulate speech and social behavior.
Oskaloosa Hands Washington 12-0 Defeat at Case Field
Oskaloosa Indians defeated the Washington Demons 12 to 0 at Case Field. Franklin and Ellsworth led the scoring with a first half defensive stand by Washington, then a fourth quarter sequence secured the Indians' win. Washington fumbled twice and saw errant passes hinder their offense.
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Oskaloosa
Indians
Case Field
Washington
Demons
Keokuk
Franklin
Garner
Ellsworth
Redlinger
Thornton
Kleese
Wolfe
Osky
Smith
Gy Demon
Dick Tweeten
Ray Carter
Joe Sotello
Demon
Lineups Highlight Oska loosa Victory Over Washington
Osko loosa posted 270 total yards to Washington 146 with 150 rushing and 120 passing yards. Oska loosa led with 10 first downs while Washington had 4. Oska loosa forced 4 fumbles and recovered 4, and had 5 punts for 27 yards.
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Oskaloosa
Washington
Little Six scores and results from week games
Fort Madison defeats Ottumwa 13 to 7 while Burlington tops Muscatine 39 to 14. Keokuk beats Fairfield 7 to 0 and Mt. Pleasant 19 edges New London 7. Oskaloosa shuts out Washington 12 to 0 with several nearby teams piling up scores.
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Ft. Madison
Ottumwa
Burlington
Muscatine
U. Fairfield
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant
New London
Oskaloosa
Washington
Union Workers Free On 2000 Dollar Bond In Iowa
Six CIO United Packinghouse Workers members from Wilson and Company packing plant in Cedar Rapids were released on $2,000 bond each after pleading not guilty in Linn County district court to conspiracy charges. Indicted by the county grand jury for actions related to the plant strike last spring. Names include Thomas and Charles Lockhart Milton Porter Robert Barta Leo Pisney and Frank Pernicka.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wilson and Company
Thomas Lockhart
Charles Lockhart
Milton Porter
Robert Barta
Leo Pisney
Frank Pernicka
Linn County Grand Jury
Wilson
CIO United Packinghouse
Cards Tie for Second After 6–2 Braves Win
Boston uses a strong pitching duo as Johnny Sain limits Pittsburgh to eight hits and five whiffs in a 6 to 2 Braves win. St Louis and Enos Slaughter back Howie Pollet in a 4–2 Cards victory over the Dodgers at Brooklyn to join Pittsburgh in a second place tie.
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New York
St. Louis
Billy Southworth
Boston Braves
Dizzy
Paul Dean
Southworth
Johnny Sain
Warren Spahn
Sain
Pittsburgh
Braves
Pirates
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Stan Musial
Enos Slaughter
Erv Dusak
Howie Pollet
Johnny Vandermeer
Eds
Giants
Gran Hamner
del Ennis
Phils
Cubs
Philadelphia
Reds
Boston Downs
Red Sox
Yankees
Browns
Joe Dobson
Detroit
Johnny Lindell
Phil Rizzuto
Tommy Henrich
Feller
Bobby Feller
Senators
Cleveland
Washington
Large Washington softball tourney draws big crowd expected
Eight top teams from Iowa and Washington meet in an all day Stewart Crane All Stars event at Armory field in Washington. The opening game at nine features Biewie versus Cochran Roofing, followed by Washington All-Stars versus Muscatine AFL at 10 15 and other alignments through 12 45 with Moose versus Cedar Street Inn. Lunch and drinks will be available, with ample seating.
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Washington
Armory Field
Stewart & Crane All Stars
Biewie
Muscatine
Iowa City
Washington All-Stars
Muscatine A.F.L
Stanton Oilers
Keokuk
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Moose
Des Moines
Cedar Street Inn
Davenport
Red Sox toppled as Athletics rally past White Sox
The Philadelphia Athletics scored five runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Chicago White Sox 9 to 6. Veteran Wally Holborow earned the win and Howie Judson took the loss.
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Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Wally Holborow
Howie Judson
Church of the Nazarene Service Times Listed
Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 a m young people meeting at 7 evening worship at 7 45 Wednesday mid week prayer service at 7 45 p m
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Church OF the Nazarene
Young Peoples Meeting
McConnell Names Likely J.C. Cardinals Starters
Washington's Junior College Cardinals prepare for a 2:30 p.m. Saturday home game against Parsons B squad in Fairfield. The B squad, coached by Tib Young, has won five straight dating to last year and features upperclassmen with four freshmen. Washington's 19-man squad includes starters Murphy, Bauer, Denis, Wead, Williams, Humble, Holmes or Steele, Schmidt, Duvall, Green, White, and others. Parsons lists Trimley, Tsoline, Jordan, Freshwater, Spring, Ramsey, Hoekstra, Strothman, Alliston, Chambers, and Grugurich.
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Washington
Cardinals
Parsons
Fairfield
Tib
Young
J. C
Cardinal
Ledger
John McConnell
Tom Murphy
Junior Bauer
Jerry Denison
Eugene Wead
Keith Williams
Gerald Humble
Dick Holmes
Bob Steele
Leland Schmidit
Earl Duvall
John Green
Dale White
Joe Sweet
Ross Davison
Howard Patton
Allen Johnston
Max Fulton
Dick Carmichael
Bill Trimley
Fuzz Tsoline
Homer Jordan
Jake Freshwater
Ralph
Lifespan of a Milk Bottle Extends to 30 35 Trips
A study notes milk bottles now endure 30 to 35 trips before disposal, up from about 22 trips in earlier years, reflecting changes in packaging and reuse practices.
Cedar Homemakers Open Fall Meetings
Cedar township Homemakers met at the home of Mrs. Ray Whisler as part of a Washington county series on Accessories and Colors for Fall. Ruth Foster urged simple wardrobe harmony and noted occasion as a factor in accessory color choices.
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Cedar Township
Ray Whisler
Washington County
Whisler
Wayne Knapp
Ted Meyer
Don Cave
Mort Emde
Gayle Cupp
Mexico
Earl Booth
Wayne Knsipp
Cloyee Tines
Morte Emde
Cecil Amlong
Ruth Holcomb Honored at Frilly Shower for Bride to Be
Mrs. Lloyd Turnipseed Jr hosted a bridal shower honoring Ruth Holcomb on Friday evening with games and advice for the future bride. A heart wall display and gifts tied to bouquets decorated the event in yellow white and orchid. Attendees included Joye Wright Joan Boileau Wilma Tait and Dorothy Turnipseed. Ruth Shaffer Mary Martin Marie Blattner Pat Patterson Ruth Michels Mittie Lou Lee Mrs. Robert Anderson and Clara Falk could not attend. Holcomb will wed Archie McKissick of Kansas October 21 at the Associated Presbyterian Church.
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Lloyd Turnipseed, Jr
Ruth Holcomb
Joye Wright
Joan Boileau
Wilma Tait
Dorothy Turninseed
Ruth Shaffer
Mary Martin
Marie Blattner
Pat Patterson
Ruth Michels
Mittie Lou Lee
Robert Anderson
Clara Falk
Miss Holcomb
Archie McKissick
Kansas
Associated Presbyterian Church
Pain relief drugs in need of improvement
There is a great need for better analgesics such as morphine which reduces pain perception in the brain but is habit forming. Morphine is the most potent known analgesic yet habit forming and many alternatives are ineffective even in large doses.
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Wendell L. Shaffer
S-M
President Truman
J. Rothschild
S. W. Kaster
Arnot Wylie
Walt Farrell
John Beenblossom
Lester Pronga
Dubuque
Thomas Wolfe
George Zeck
C. H. Wolfe
Harry Bishop
Lincoln
Atlanta
Ill
the Steak House
Hubert Reed
Harry Reed
Japan
317Th
Tachikawa Air Force Base
Tokyo
J. E. McGlone
Chicago
Palmer Schilling
Mr. Schilling
W. Jefferson Street
Harry Chamberlin
Columbus Junction
Iowa River
Clifford Thompson
Afton
Dee Kriner
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Marie Stewart
John Brookhart
Duluth
Minn
Alma Hearne Holland
T. L. Brookhart
Cialize
David Horsey
Caroline Joyce Conrad
Barbara Kay Askea
Gary Francis Pribyl
Edith Pribyl
Sikke Brewer
John and
George Foster
William Glassburner
Barbara
Mrs. Claire Gray
Frances Cherry
Phyllis Jean McKeown
Kenneth Lee Davidson
Shirley May Goodwin
Mrs
Della Christner
Richard
Dick Mas Stewart
West Chester
Lloyd Luers
Don Orr
Lester Nichols
East 3Rd Street
Holland
Harold Wehr
Waterloo
Knights of Pythias
Ethel Sherman
Ernest Salladay
Peornie'’s Life Insurance Co
Dells
Wis
T. R. Benn
Tacoma, Wash
Ralph Woods
Mary Bordwell
Mercy Hospital
B. B. Bordwell
Miss Bordwell
Chamberlin Bros
Washington Softball League
Cecil Long
Raburn Davis
Bob Lowe
Mike Lee
Don Knight
Dale Fuhr
Whitey’ Dawson
Lester McFadden
Allen Hampsher
Washington Oskaloosa Serero
Kemp
Overbergen McCreedy
Morris Tweeten
Holliday Mumm
Robinson
Howard
Vander Linden Thornton
Ahrweiler
Smith Chinelay
Washington Williams
Lehmitt
Libe
Crandall
Courtney Messenger
Jarvis
Stanley
Buck
Gorham
Braden
Shields
Thatcher
Stephenson
Bernstein
Fortney
Ellis
Darland
Louis Loria
Keith Wilson
Pauli Brechler
Bisissi Food Store
Stanlon Conoco Oilers
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Hest
DES Moines Moose
Cochran Roofers
Me-Too Foods
Stewart & Crone All
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Cedar Homemakers
Keota Legion
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