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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1950
Page
6
Ottumwa outscored Washington 27 to 0 as Kiterman led a strong ground game and a late scoring drive. The Bulldogs opened with a 13 0 halftime edge and held the Demons to limited yardage with interceptions and fumbles shaping the blowout.
Iowa overcame a halftime deficit to defeat USC 20 to 14 at Los Angeles. Jerry Falke scored twice and gained large yardage, with Reichardt adding steady runs as Iowa totaled 225 rushing yards and earned 13 first downs to USC’s 11.
Ottumwa 27 Washington 0 Fairfield 14 Ft. Madison 7 Mt. Pleasant 12 Burlington 8 Muscatine 21 Keokuk 6 Keota 40 Brighton 0 Richland 14 Kalona 7 West Chester 21 North English Mt Vernon 26 Columbus Junction 0 Williamsburg 25 Wellman 18.
West Chester Eagles crushed the Brighton Bears 40 to 0 at Kenta with Marlin Allen and Gus Norenberg each scoring twice and Alvin Greiner and Jim Hofer adding a TD apiece. Richland beat Kalona 14 to 7 as Lonzo Wells ran 35 yards for the first TD and Eugene Lankford caught a pass for the second. West Chester also defeated North English 21 to 7 behind two second quarter scores and a late third quarter TD set up by Peterson passes and Hartzler extra points.
The Hudson's Bay Company built the first sawmill west of the Mississippi in 1827 at Fort Vancouver Washington, marking an early expansion of industrial lumber operations in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington high school fans can buy reserved seat tickets at the high school and Chamberlino's Sport Shop or Muscatine gate for 1 dollar and 75 cents for general admission. Muscatine game is set for Thursday night with kickoff at o'clock.
Mt Vernon high school trounced Junction 26 to 0 before homecoming ceremonies at Columbus Junction. The visitors scored 7 in the second quarter 13 in the third and 6 in the fourth. Marilyn Howell was crowned homecoming queen with LaMoyne Shellabarger as king and Miss Howell received the traveling trophy.
In a tense pennant chase Brooklyn hosts Philadelphia as the Dodgers try to close the gap to two games with two to play. Palica faces Meyer in a crucial pitcher duel while Brooklyn aims for a late surge after two wins over Boston.
The famed George Washington Carver, renowned as a research chemist, produced both the paint from Alabama clays and the canvas from cornstalk fibers for his own pictures. A Luxembourg gallery and the Chicago World’s Fair listed the works at four dollars ten cents, highlighting the unusual blend of art and science.
Milk is increasingly used to improve employee health and reduce fatigue across industries. Reports show fewer accidents, less illness-related absence, and higher output when milk is served between meals or added to diets.
Trainers of war dogs select canines able to react to intangible rewards like approval or disapproval and to concrete prizes. Dogs with low sensitivity to praise or discipline are deemed unsuitable for military training.
If the wooden handle of a butcher knife or cooking fork splits, wrap the exposed wood with electrician's insulation tape. This quick fix protects the handle and extends its usable life indefinitely.
Arizona sheep herders report rattlesnakes on mountain trails that strike only when provoked and always provide warning. Herders describe the snakes as gentlemen of the reptile world, reflecting measured behavior observed on grazing routes.
In 1607 Capt. John Smith, of the Pocahontas rescue tale, faced the first jury trial over a £200 slander claim. The case grew from bitter disputes within Jamestown colony governing council, of which Smith was a member.
The notice lists recurring livestock auctions at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa on Thursdays, Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa on Wednesdays, and a Tuesday 1 00 PM sale at Ollie. It notes a Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn and includes Ollie as a location.
October listings for Ollie Iowa feature hog sales and household goods auctions. Poland China boar sale near Letts and Columbus Junction. Chester White hog sale near Iowa City. Kalona Dairy Sale. closing out household goods auctions in Letts and Wellman pavilion. annual Poland China Hog Sale at Wellman pavilion. various start times from 1:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. events hosted by J.D. Dodder, R.E. Williams & Sons, John R. Cupp, Harry Dettwiler, Penningroth Bros.
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