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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

5

Yankees and Phillies Tie For Pennants After Key Battles

The Yankees and Phillies are assured at least a pennant tie as Brooklyn, Detroit, and Cleveland face pivotal races. Brooklyn must sweep Boston and beat Philadelphia twice, while Detroit must win three straight against Cleveland, with New York and Philadelphia already in a tie scenario.

Yankees Phillies New York Detroit Brooklyn Philadelphia Dodgers Boston Braves Tigers Indians Browns Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Cleveland Athletics Cliff Mapes Phil Rizzuto Yogi Berra Braves Sal Maglie Bobby Thomson Washington Howie Boilet St. Louis Cincinnati Reds

Major Leagues Intec Baseball Scores Summary

A compact score tally shows New York defeating Philadelphia 3 1 while Philadelphia loses 1 6 to Brooklyn. Boston falls 5 4 to Brooklyn and St. Louis loses 7 0 to Cincinnati. Notes indicate mixed results across cities.

New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati

Turn Down Measure to Provide Car to Iowan

President Truman rejected a bill to provide a car for Dr. Jacob Ornstein of Forest City who became polio disabled while serving with the OSS in World War II. The $1 858 car aid would extend a benefit already available to veterans who lose use of limbs, but Truman noted government medical costs and a monthly pension exceeding $800, and said special benefits should accrue only to military veterans.

Washington Truman Iowa Office of Strategic Services Jacob Ornstein Forest City Armed Services Ornstein

Paper Drive Aims To Aid Hene In Portland

A one day paper drive organized in Portland Oregon seeks to collect newspapers to aid the Hene project. Organizers urge residents to bring paper to designated collection points downtown and at neighborhood centers. Volunteers will sort and package the material for shipment to the beneficiary.

Portland, Ore

Birthday and wedding anniversary notices in local paper

Mrs Cy Bush and Harold Messenger Sr appear on birthday anniversary lists. Mr and Mrs Frank Fr Miller celebrate their 1924 wedding anniversary today. Franklin Wallace Bruty marks his sixth birthday. The Portland Shriners Hospital report shows 32 railroad boxcars of old newspapers and magazines. the paper was worth $15000.

Cy Bush Harold Messenger Sr Frank Fr. Miller Franklin Wallace Bruty Portland

Washington Junior High suffers 19-0 loss to Wapello

Washington junior high opened its season at Causefield Thursday against Wapello, falling 19 to 0. Starting for Washington were Richard Gorham and Russell Hesseltine ends, Orville Courtney and Ivan Coffman tackles, Robert Randall I and David Ballou guards, James Leslie center, with Max Young fullback Jack Schulty Rodger Hamm halves and Max Embree quarterback.

Glen Hall Washington Junior High School Causefield Wapello Washington Richard Gorham Russell Hesseltine Orville Courtney Ivan Coffman Robert Randall l David Ballou James Leslie Max Young Jack Schulty Rodger Hamm Max Embree David Williams Robert Aggson Dean Willey Ronald Goff Edwin Hesseltine

Edison Lights the Way for Safer Wiring Inventions

The 1879 announcement of Thomas Edison's electric light spurred a search for safer wire installation. Early conduit experiments used zinc copper brass or paper and combinations to house and protect wires.

Edison Arly

Junior High Basketball Schedule For Mt Pleasant Muscatine

Oren Jarvis Junior McDonald Robert Robertson Dale Stanley James Gorham Virgil Norton Douglas Reed Rodney Campbell lead a junior high squad with three more games this year. They host Mt Pleasant at 4 30 p m Oct 10 then travel to Muscatine Oct 19 and to Mt Pleasant Oct 31.

Oren Jarvis Junior McDonald Robert Robertson Dale Stanley James Gorham Virgil Norton Douglas Reed Rodney Campbell Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Mt Pleasant

Bott Succeeds Denham As NLRB Counselor

George J. Bott was named the new NLRB general counsel to replace Robert N. Denham. Board members expect a smoother labor-management climate, while Denham declined to comment and prepared a speech in Newark, New Jersey.

Bott Denham NLRB Washington National Labor Relations Board George J. Bott Robert N. Denham Newark N. J Society For the Advancement of Management

Truman Promotes Official To $15,000 Salary

A government official was promoted to a $15,000-a-year position by President Truman yesterday. The move reflects continued administrative reshaping at the top levels of the administration.

Truman

Rubber industry sees ample tires despite defense needs

American drivers are expected to enjoy plentiful civilian tires as the Rubber industry predicts no shortage despite rearmament. The National Production Authority plans to allocate synthetic rubber so military orders are filled first, while civilian output should rise with expanded synthetic production. The industry cites current use around 90 000 tons monthly and forecasts continued high civilian consumption. Mr and Mrs R H Lemmon of Winnsboro SC visited relatives Mr and Mrs Robert Hammer.

Washington National Production Authority NPA

Official Invitation for Bids Washington Iowa Park Project

Public notice invites sealed bids for a shelter house and sanitary station at Suntet Park Washington Iowa. Bids due October 11 at 2 PM with security check and bid bond. plans obtainable from the secretary or architect. board may reject any bid and prefers local products per statutory authority.

Suntet Park Washington Iowa Marion Hiantley Board of Park Commissioners City of West Washington Street H. KB. Sowden West Madison Street

Notice of Hearing by Washington City Park Commissioners

Notice is hereby given that the Hoard of Park Commissioners of the City of Washington will hold a hearing to consider park matters. The date time and location are listed in the official notice. Public attendance is invited.

Park Commissioners City of Washington

Washington Iowa to hear shelter lease and sanitary station plan

Town votes on proposed shelter lease and sanitary station in Sunset ark Washington Iowa NPR hearing set at City Hall October 11 1950 at 2 PM. Residents may object at the time and place. nonappearance defaults to adoption of the plan. Marion Batley secretary R Miller president.

Sunset Ark Washington Iowa Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Marion S. Batley R. Miller Dailey

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Keota and Iowa

Yesterday at the hospital Mrs. Frank Marsh Keota medical case and Albert Hammen Harper medical case. Don Gardner Washinton transferred to University hospital Iowa City. Today Mrs. Robert Yoder Well man and Leland Yoder Kalona. Births: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McKay R2 a son at 3 03 p.m. Today Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lines Keota a son at 12 50 a.m. Subscriptions payable in advance by mail in Iowa.

Frank Marsh Keota Albert Hammen Harper Don Gardner Washineton University Hospital Iowa City Robert Yoder Wellman Leland Yoder Kalona Lloyd McKay Roger Lines Keota

War stirred preservatives open new field for paint industry

Research driven by wartime needs led to preservatives that protect rope insect netting jungle hammocks tents and wood from insects and rot. The article notes these preservatives are now available for broader use.

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