Sprague Tops Open Softball With .510 Batting Average
First baseman Ron Sprague of Carlisle Sports Shop led 15 Open Softball players with .300 or better batting this summer, posting a .510 average on 26 hits in 48 at bats. Krieger Motors’ Bob Herr led a string of strong hitters, while Iaa Mae’s, Henderson Garager, Wilton Feed and Produce, and Wilson’s Chevrolet also contributed top marks.
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Ron
Butch) Sprague
Carlisle Sports Shop
Sprague
Bob Herr
Krieger Motors
Krieger
H. Sprague
Horr
R. Fletcher
Christofferson
Vastine
Murdock
Balk
Kecadens
Frost
R. Ballery
Kosais
Berling Hoss
Kee Krieger
Tha Mae
700 Bowling Club To Be Formed Here Next Sunday
A meeting to form the Muscatine chapter of the 700 Bowling Club of America is set for 2 p m Sunday August 30 at Hotel Muscatine. Midwest chairman Orville Barber of Waterloo and other officials will attend. Pat Finnegan of Muscatine is handling arrangements and applications for entry are available. Local bowlers listed as eligible include Harold Hetzer Sam Snyder Mike Berlin Max Lauser John Carpenter Denny Carpenter John Verink Leo Salemink Mel Samuelson Joel Rauschenberger Ray Abney Gene Chelf George Stych Doug Ranikeman Mike Jensen Bill Rausenberger Bob Marshall Ben Sywassink Russell Longhurst Bill Greenwald Paul Brink and Obie Bently with Bently also owning a place where a 700 was bowled. Lin n Hart and Bob Lowes are among those connected locally.
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Muscatins
700 Bowling Club of America
Hotel Muscatine
Orville Barber
Waterloo
Midwest
700 Club
Pat Finnegan
Muscatine
Men's Bowling Association
Finnegan
Harold Hetzer
Sam Snyder
Mike Berlin
Max Lauser
John Carpenter
Denny Carpenter
John Verink
Leo Salemink
Mel Samuelson
Joel Rauschenberger
Ray Abney
Gene Chelf
George Stych
Doug Ranikeman
Mike Jensen
Bill Rausenberger
Bob Marshall
Ben’ Sywassink
Russell Longhurst
Bill Greenwald
Paul Brink
Obie Bently
Bently
Arnett Boosts Bears in New Look Offense
Chicago adds veteran halfback Jom Arnett in a three for one deal with the Rams to spark an offense weakened by Willie Gallimore’s death. Arnett, 29, claims health and readiness after a knee issue, hoping to complement Paul Horning in a Packers showdown while NFL results ripple.
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Associated Press
Jom Arnett
Chicago Bears
Paul Hordung
NFL
Bears
Hornung
Green Bay Packers
Arnett
Los Angeles Rams
Willie Gallimore
Chicago
Packers
Milwaukee
Rudy Bukich
Gary Barnes
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Washington
New York Giants
Minnesota
San Francisco
Rams
Dallas
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York Jets
Boston
San Diego
Kansas City
Oakland
Buffalo
California
Roger Davis
Counler
Joe Wendryhoski
Budka
Ammeit
Venturi Wins comeback golf title at Firestone
AKRON Ohio Ken Venturi captured the American Golf Classic with a five stroke victory at Firestone. His 275 total set a course record and earned 7509 dollars, boosting his season earnings to 53840. Mason Rudolph finished second, one stroke back, with Arnold Palmer tied for third and Jack Nicklaus fourth.
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Akron
Ohio
Ken Venturi
Venturi
Firestone
Mason Rudolph
Arnold Palmer
John
Yy Pott
Rudolph
Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Chelf and Tobias win city horseshoe singles titles
Gene Chelf and Kilmer Tobias win the elty horseshoe singles championships at Weed Park. In class A Chelf defeated Lefty Taylor and four others, with Shalt winning four of five games and 249 points. Taylor had 32 marks and 233 points. class B saw three players tied at 4-1, Abias 244, Duane Ruckles 227, and Don Hyink 223. Trophies awarded by park commission and Horse shoe Club.
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Gene Chelf
Kilmer Tobias
The
Park Commission
Horseshoe Club
Hughes Declines Comment On Convention Speech
ATLANTIC CITY Iowa and California delegates at the Democratic national convention exchanged pleasantries at the Ambassador Hotel. Gov Pat Brown of California visited an Iowa gathering while Gov Harold Hughes met Californians and declined to comment on a possible seconding speech. Hughes met with Democratic National Committee members about a potential role and noted President Johnson made no commitments on a running mate.
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Atlantic City
California
Iowa
Towan
Ambassador Hotel
Pat Brown
Harald Hughes
Hughes
Herschel Loveless
Jhouyd
Washington, D.C
Lyndon Johnson
Glenn Pierson
Sioux City
ALW
Democratic National Committee
National’ Committee
Don Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Johnson
Mississippi
Mississippi “Freedom Party
Hawkaye
Sherwin Markman
Des, Moines
Markman
Aringdales Hold Reunion at Burlington in Illinois
COLUMBUS JUNCTION The Neen Park in Burlington hosted a reunion with 43 attendees. Family members from Avon Illinois to Muscatine and Winfield gathered for a potluck. Rev C Pennington of Burlington joined the group in the afternoon as plans for next year’s gathering were announced.
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Columbus
Junction
Illinois
Earl Anderson
Larry
Jerry
Willis Mitchell
Roseville
Ilinois
Ian Aringdale
Lorie Ann Aringdale
Pleasant
Tex
Wiliams
Gayle
Kent
Myxon al
Birmingham
Town
Kenneth’ Snavely
Don Watson
David Schmelser
Shannon al
Muscating
Bertha’ Metzger
Dorothy Lake
Winfield
Frank Avingdale
Dorisard’ Robert
Ruby Aringdale
Bessie, Aringdale
Nellit Aringdale
Helen
Fall of Columbus
Johnson signs Meat Import Act limits imports this year
President Johnson signed a bill Saturday to keep meat imports 15 percent below last year's record. The act sets a yearly import limit of 725,400,000 pounds of Irish, chilled or frozen heel, goats and sheep, excluding lambs.
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Washington
Johnson
Major League Stars Shine in Narrow Ballgame
Associated Press reports Richie Allen of Philadelphia drove in four runs with two home runs and a single in a 9-8 win over Pittsburgh. Dodgers pitcher Phil Ortz blanked Cincinnati 3-0 for his first complete game since May 18, snapping the Reds six game streak.
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Associated Press
Richie ‘Allen
Phillies
Philadelphia
Tan
Pittsburgh
Eer
Phil -Orts
Dodgers
Cinelli
Reds
Pharmacy-Phacts and the Doctor Prescription Warning
A fragmented text warns readers against self diagnosing and self prescribing, urging reliance on a doctor rather than door-to-door sellers or pharmacists. It emphasizes that physicians remain the proper source for medicines and medical advice, cautioning about unverified home remedies.
David Sieh Is Promoted to Specialist Fourth Class
David F Sieh, son of Mrs Roberta Becker of 507 Mulberry, was promoted to Specialist Fourth Class. He has been stationed in Germany for the past year and a half with a missile battalion. His address: Spec 4 David Ir Sieh RA 17691781 UA Battery 2nd MIBn APO 403 58 Arty US Forces Europe. The manatee’s protection in Florida inspires a tongue twisting scientific name Trichechus latirostris and a legislator’s quip about safeguarding the beast.
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David F. Sieth
Roberta, Becker
Mulberry
David
Germany
David Ir
Sich
2Nd Mile
APO
Arty
Uyns
Europe
Florida
Bey
Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting At Conesville
Royal Neighbors of America lodge in Conesville met Friday afternoon August twenty first. Mrs Winifred Maxwell hosted with Mrs Cecelia Buser and Mrs Mary Depping assisting. Guests Hazel Dwinell and Junction Camp were present. Oracle Lucille Solomon presided. Reports by Maxwell and Callie Everett were read. New member Edna Janice Ryan joined. charter draped for deceased member. Cards sent to three shut ins. Social hour prizes to many attendees. Next meeting set for September eighteenth at Janice Ryan home with Solomon as co host. Prominent personal notes include visits by Alay Ferguson and Carolyn Ferguson of Council Bluffs to grandparents Otto Hobac.
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Conesville
Oak Camp
Royal
Neighbors of America Lodge
Winifred “Maxwell
Cecelia Buser
Mary
Winiifred Maxwell
Callie Everett
Edna Janice» Ryan
Jennie’ Maxwell
Ida Bringler
Clara Afred
Darlene Conaway
Neva Max Well
Vera Showalter
Anita McKean
Mabel Salomon
Pearl Kennedy
Hazel Dwinell
Jean Buser
dani¢e,"Ryan
Lucille Solomon
Doris Snyder
Pearl Adams
Janice, Ryan
Alay
Brad
Carolyn Ferguson
Council Bluffs
Otto Hobac
Terry
Ferguson
Raymond Satterthwaite
Lydia Hoag
Mascaline “General Hospital
Anderson Wins Two City Tennis Titles in Weekend Meet
J Anderson dominated Weed Park tournament winning the singles 6 2 and partnering with John Svarups to capture the doubles title. Campbell won the novice division. Powell and Tielge reached the final rounds as Anderson extends his city tourney streak to three consecutive years.
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J. Anderson
Weed Park
John Svarups
Campbell
Anderson
Tom Powell
P. J
Denny Tielge
Svarups
Howard Nugent
Powell
Tor
Bill Paetz
Jerry Fuller
Denny
Ron Tieige
Randle
Jentsch
Fuller
Tieiges
Nugent
Ranger
Krueger
Silberhorn
Chamber of Commerce
Sophomore Football Players to Report Tonight
Sophomore football players are to report tonight at 7:30 at Heinz Weld field with medical clearances and parental permission verified. Players must bring personal equipment as required for the start of the season.
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Heinz Weld
Lone Tree announces faculty for 1964 65 school year
Superintendent James F Bottenfield announced the completion of Lone Tree school faculty for the 1964 65 year. Named are James F Bottenfield J R Alli 800 principal Gretchen Davis Andrea s Bailey Helen Ford Ruth Draper Jane Knipfer Cecelis Herr ing Jane Alli son Karen Strickler Martha West Bessie Frank Lucie De Witt Elizabeth Pennman Carly Brack Mrs Mabel Splish Gloria Carrevio Virgil Corey James Elder Ronald Hanke Mike Kautz Marz Maner Carol Sexton Mary Kay Schl Karlee Wattson Miss Elen Alexander Lucile Green Rosemary Lewis Mary Meyers Shirley King Mildred Johnson Margaret Hawthorne Mona Flake Esther Hemsted Al Kinkaid Alin Louise Forbes Jack Sherburne bus supervisor Daryl Lutz Robert Scott Wilburn Hall Rae bert custodians Marian Hunter
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Lone Tree
James F. Bottenfield
J. R. Alli
Gretchen Davis
Andreas Bailey
Helen Ford
Ruth Draper
Jane Knipfer
Cecelis Herring
Jane Allison
Karen Strickler
Martha West[lake
Bessie Frank
Lucie de Witt
Elizabeth Pennman
Carly Brack
Mabel Splish
Gloria. Carrevio
Virgil’ Corey
James Elder
Ronald Hanke
Mike Kautz
Duane Krueger
Marz Maner
Carol’ Sexton
Chemis Mary’ Kay Schl
Karlee Wattson
Lone Tree School
Elen Alexander
Lucile“Green
Rosemary Lewis
Mary ‘Meyers
Shirley King
Mildred Johnson
Margaret Hawthorne
Mona
Flake
Mmirs
Esther Hemsted
al Kinkaid
al Alin
Louise Forbes
Jack Sherburne
Daryl Lutz
Robert Scott
Wilburn Hall
Raebert
Carpenter
Ars
Marian Hunter
Columbus Happenings in Columbus Junction and Area
Social notes from Columbus Junction and nearby describe visitors from Wisconsin City Moline Des Moines and Buffalo New York. Jill Cecil led a United Presbyterian church service. a Sunday potluck is planned for Sept 18 at 5 30 p m in Chautauqua Park with high school students in charge. Families visiting relatives include Ralph Marshall and Roy Zimmerman along with the Groben Mulford and Fisher households.
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Columbus
Columbus Junction
Jerry, Marshall
Wisconsin City
Wis
Jett Sunyday
Ralph Marshall
Jill Cecil
United Presbyterian Church
Hilda Gilfey
Moline
Nellie Marsden
Guy Pretz
Des Moines
Chautauqua Park
Roy Zimmerman
Buffalo
N. Y
Elmer Groben
Groben
Phil Green
Auburn
N.Y
RB. E. Zimmerman
Cliff Mulford
Donnellon
M. E. Fisher
Truck Stolen At Columbus Found Sunday
A pickup truck stolen from Plank Trament Co. in Columbus Junction was found overturned in a ditch west of Cairo Sunday morning. Cairo lies about nine miles west of Wapello.
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Columbus
Family Picnic Honors Visitors at Columbus Junction
A community building event Sunday honored visiting families including Frank G. Kramer of Mexico, Missouri. Attendees listed include Greene, Wagner, Browning of Muscatine. McKinney of Wapello. Marguerite Pease of Phoenix. Pineland of Leawood. Neal Smith. Sands. Raymond Smith. Lester Smith. Howard Greene. Bill Greene. Goble and Hull families of Columbus Junction. John G. Jones and Richard of Cotter.
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Columbus Junction
Frank G. Kramer
Mexico
SI. N. M. Greene
Jesse ‘Wagner
Ben Browning
Muscatine
Raymond
McKinney
Wapello
Marguerite
Pease
Phoenix
Aziz
Gordon Pineland
Leawood
Kang
Neal Smith
James
W.: Sands
Smith
Lester
Howard
Greene
Avid
Bill Greene
Edward Goble
David
Kathryn
Hull
Naomi Hull
Columbus Junctions
John G. Jones
Richard
Cotter
Oakville Women Visit Shut-Ins
The Oakville Methodist church visitation committee spent Thursday visiting hospitals and nursing homes in the area. Mrs. Ruth Campbell and Mrs. Jane Lehnert visited Mrs. Carrie Campbell at Morning Sun Nursing Home and attended several others at Harmony House Mediapolis and St Frances Hospital Burlington. Two weeks from now Mrs. Leone Hardin and Mrs. Jane Lehnert plan further visits to shut-ins in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Mina Sheridan
Klein Memorial ‘Hospital
Mary Wykert
Daisy Waterhouse
Burlington Hospital
Hattie Gerst
Leone Hardin
Jané Lehnert
Everglades drainage harmed wildlife and water balance
Long ago human efforts to drain the Everglades for farmland and timber altered the region's water system. The shift reduced habitats for birds and animals that depended on the wetlands, signaling a major ecological impact and ongoing restoration concerns.
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Everglades
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Cin- Linn Hart
Bob Lowes
Robert SL. Ryner
Earl ¥. Raé
Galumbus Junction
Associated
Chelf, Tobias
TOKYO
Katsuo Haga
Japan
Lee Kat Yang
South Korea
Lantic City
Ann Dagmar Vidal
Hampton
Forest Evarshevski
Iowa City
Steve
Story
West Union
AP Photofox
Aringdales
Burlington
Pharmacy-Phacts
M. J
Chuck
Brammer
David Sieh
Royal Neighbors
Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home
Thos, F. Bevendge
Employment Service
Tes
Serrirets
Tes Advertising Countatives Association
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