Baylor tops Lakers as he bangs 52 in win over St Louis
Elgin Baylor scores 52 points to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132 119 victory over St Louis. His six game stretch reaches 300 points for a 50 point average as Baylor fuels a seven game win streak and a 22 7 Western Division lead. Oscar Robertson dishes 32 points 20 assists and 15 rebounds as Cincinnati beats Chicago 183 117. No other NBA action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt Chamberlain
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
St. Louis
Baylor
Cincinnati
Oscar Robertson
Royals
Chicago Packers
Two Teams Tie ECAC Lead After Monday Wins
Sterling and Bethany push to 3-0 in the Kansas Conference with wins. Sterling beat McPherson 88-75 at Sterling as Ken Becker 22, Larry Caywood 16, Larry Marker 14, John Armstrong 12 pace the balanced attack against Deryl Elmore 29 for McPherson. Bethany beat Baker 75-55 at Lindsborg, Doug Ade 28 and Babe Hawk 20 for Baker, with Bethany up 34-19 at halftime.
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Sterling
Bethany
Kansas
Sterling Warriors
McPherson
Deryl Elmore
Ken Becker
Larry Caywood
Larry Marker
John Armstrong
Baker
Lindsborg
Doug Ade
Babe Hawk
Trees Are Going Fast On Tree-Lined Drive
Independence AP report by Ben Townsend describes a spate of nightly tree felling at State Lake Park. Park supervisor Rol lie Clark suspects beavers, noting pattern of 12 inch stumps and trees felled into the water, with wind direction aiding the act. Clark hopes beavers stay as they attract fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Eas
State Lake Park
Rollie Clark
Clark
Verdigris
Huskie Coach Renews Contract
Seattle report says Jim Owens, architect of the 1959 and 1960 Rose Bowl wins, accepted a five year extension as Washington Huskies athletic director and head football coach. He stated he is not pursuing other offers and will attend the AAWU meeting in San Francisco. Salary not disclosed. he has earned $20,000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Jim Owens
Washington Huskies
University of Washington
Athletic Association of Western Universities
San Francisco
Owens
Abilene Banks Raise Savings Rate to 4 Percent
All four Abilene banks will raise savings account rates from 3 to 4 percent starting January 1. The higher rates were authorized by the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., though not mandatory. Abilene banks were among the first in the Midwest to announce the move simultaneously.
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Abilene, Kan
Abilene
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Midwest
Wellsville students decorate school tree and other notes
Five Kayette Club girls at Wellsville High School and sponsor Mrs Barbara Cole decorated a Christmas tree in the north hall. They finished making bells for doors and windows and plan to place them early this week. A junior, John Burrell Jr., 16, fractured his left arm at school and will wear a cast for about a week. Warren Flinsbaugh returned home from Fort Ord after six months National Guard duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsville High School
Barbara Cole
Dora Carpenter
Mary Vandeventer
Barbara Caruthers
Charlotte Rogers
Nancy Shannon
Cheryl Rogers
John Burrell Jr
N. E. Naylor
John
Cheney
Wellsville
Warren Flinsbaugh
George Flinsbaugh
Fort Ord
Calif
New Mexico
Missouri
Flinsbaugh
National Guard
Guild Has Yule Meet at Mrs Happy’s Home
Trinity Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild held a Christmas meeting with candles and lights as decor at Mrs Ervin Happy’s home. Mrs Roy Armstrong read a missionary letter from Rachel Pickett a K-State graduate about her work. Eighteen attended as members formed a committee to buy staples for two Christmas baskets for needy families. Jan 15 charter membership and pledge service is set for the chapel. Mrs Kelsey discussed symbols of remembering Christ and Mrs A E Sullins read The Other Wise Man. Sweet Adeline quartet performed and Miss Maude Adams sang Silent Night. Refreshments and candle favors followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild
Ervin Happy
Roy Armstrong
Rachel Pickett
K-State
Happy
John Kelsey
Delores Badders
A. E. Sullins
Henry van Dyke
Sweet
MPM Club Hosts Christmas Meeting at First Methodist
The MPM Club visited the Boys Club yesterday at First Methodist Church bringing gifts and snacks. Guest Mrs A H North sang What Child Is This and Christmas Candles with accompanist Mrs R L Stevens. Mrs W R Gamble spoke on her Christmas scrapbook as others shared poems and a story Miracle for Two amid a tea social. Committee members included Mrs Gamble Nordeen Fockele and Harris. twenty two members attended.
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M.P.M. Club
First Methodist Church
A. H. North
R. L. Stevens
W. R. Gamble
R. D. Spears
Gamble
H. J. Nordeen
F. F. Fockele
E. J. Harris
Club Forecast Wednesday Program List and Guests
Franklin County nurses guest night at 7 30 p m features Mrs Floyd Minnick and the Valley Chapel Ladies with Lelan Davis Mrs David Johnson L W Mrs Alex Telfer and Mrs Richard Dunn also listed Jrebeahs district 8 officers to attend Zigzaggers and Beekers classes host annual Christmas potluck at Trinity Methodist Church First United Presbyterian Church Woman s Association and others participate in Christmas event notes
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Lelan Davis
David Johnson
L.W
Alex Telfer
Franklin County
Floyd Minnick
Valley Chapel
Richard Dunn
Walter Butler
Christmas party postponed by What-So-Ever class
Socialettes report the Christmas party at First Methodist Church scheduled for tomorrow afternoon is postponed indefinitely by officers. Mrs. Verlie Fisher of Anderson Indiana visits her sister Mrs. Jack Likes and plans to visit a brother in Rock Island Illinois on the way home. Mrs. A L Stark has returned from Kansas City after a month with her daughter Mrs. W R Thompkins. Beta Gamma meets at Mrs L M Shaughnessy’s tonight. Job's Daughters had 39 members at a business meeting with Betty Trout acting as honored queen in Judy Lister's absence. Plans were made for the installation service on December 29 with nine council members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Cramer
Wellsville Baptist Church
Pasor
Homer Ganong
William F. Keucher
Kansas Baptist Convention
Artie Chanay
Linnie Tyler
Hugh Cramer
L. W. Hostetter
Clarence Maroll
Wellsville
Women’s Department
The
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Kenneth Cooper
Garnett
Floyd Parkhurst
Ottawa
David Sieg
First Methodist Church
Verlie Fisher
Anderson, Ind
Jack Likes
Rock Island, Ill
Job
Betty Trout
Judy Lister
Gift Exchange Party Supports Mercy Hospital in Kansas City
Members of the Gift Exchange Faith Chapter hosted a Christmas party at president Mrs. B. G. Otto's home yesterday. Mrs. L. B. Paine and Mrs. J. B. Lawson served refreshments. A short business session occurred. Members brought gifts for Mercy Children’s Hospital in Kansas City and arranged a hospital contribution. Twelve attended and a family was chosen for Christmas adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Chapter
Gold Star Mothers
B. G. Otto
L. B. Paine
J. B. Lawson
Mercy Children's Hospital
Kansas City
Crawford Couple to Celebrate 67th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs E R Crawford will mark their 67th anniversary tomorrow at their home 628 Mulberry. Daughters and sons in law Mr and Mrs R S Currey of Topeka plan to visit for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Crawford
Mulberry
R. S. Currey
Topeka
Field PTA Has Meeting
The Eusene Field PTA met last evening in the school auditorium with a numbers interpretation by the chair from OLS. Principal Allen Unruh presented a Christmas film while Mrs. Bruce Fleming presided and Mrs. Fred Adamson Jr led devotions. Four Girl Scout Troop 303 members Cheri Morris Celeste Campbell Gave Edwards and Linda Brandon gave a flag ceremony.
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Eusene
P.T.A
OLS
Bruce Fleming
Fred Adamson, Jr
Allen Unruh
Girl Scout Troop No. 303
Cheri Morris
Celeste Campbell
Gave Edwards
Linda Brandon
Party Skilton Music Club Members Meet at Sheldon Home
Members of the Holds party Skilton Music Club met last evening at Mrs John Sheldon's home after attending the O H S Christmas concert in Memorial auditorium. Guests included Mrs Al Williams John Sheldon and Kathy Sheldon. They sang Christmas carols around the fireplace with Mrs Bruce Spess on accompaniment. Dessert was served by Mrs Robert Conaty Mrs Gene Mohr Mrs R E Roseberry and Mrs Paul Shipps.
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Skilton Music Club
John Sheldon
O.H.S
Memorial Auditorium
al Williams
Kathy Sheldon
Bruce Spess
Robert Conaty
Gene Mohr
R. E. Roseberry
Paul Shipps
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Ben Townsend
Huskie
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OK Photo Service
S. Main
the Thrift Shop
St. Main
Gambler ii Mae Cuter Aeensta
Vvs
Ewa
Gamble-owned
Wellsville News
Rebekah Lodge
Hostetter’s Hardware
Scott Moherman
E. Y. Hunker
Clarence Marolf
Kansas Baptist Foundation Board
Kas
Lloyd Murphy
Overland Park
Nona Childs
Leroy Childs
Darrell Childs
Jay
Jeri
Jan Phillips
George Cate
Bertha Wallace
Camp Point
Ill
Myrtie McFarland
Grace Taylor
Quincy
Ethaline Gray
Lawrence
David Gray
Glen
Donnie
Tulsa, Okla
Guild
Electrolux
MPM Club
A. L. Stark
W. R. Thompkins
Beta Gamma
Dick’'S
Penneys
Via
Malo
Motorola
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