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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
8
Washington swimmers dominated a Sigourney dual meet scoring 228 to 667. A record 45 pool records were set across 81 events with 33 by Washington and 12 by Sigourney. Ninety Washington swimmers competed as workouts shift to 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. and a break for August 8 to 11 with a final meet on August 19.
Lulu told the dentist she did not know whether to have a tooth pulled or a baby. The dentist replied, Make up your mind so I can adjust this chair.
Men may enter this year's Country Club championship at any time, per tournament chair Jerry Ridley. Medal play in 36 holes in top flights and 27 holes in other flights. Twilight league players bypass qualify and $3 entry fee. Full details forthcoming. Finals set for August 21.
Mark Mosier of Washington captured the 20 lap feature before a capacity crowd. Mel Morris of West Liberty took second, followed by Bob Smith of Mt. Pleasant, John Mullink of West Liberty, and Ron Hemstead of Lone Tree. Morris posted the fastest time in the field at 29.15 seconds among 45 cars.
A large oil painting was donated to the Washington retirement home in memory of the late Mrs. W. L. Alcorn. The donor is her daughter Helen Alcorn of Philadelphia.
Roving bands hurled molotov cocktails, smashed windows and looted stores in Omaha near north side. One Negro youth wounded by shotgun. Police arrested at least 16, six near the spot where Edward J. Byrd, 18, was shot. Public Safety Director Lynch rushed to Lake and 24th Streets as the second outbreak in a month, with guards earlier called out during July 4th weekend to curb similar gangs.
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