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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

8

Nixon Hosts Hollywood at Western White House Gala

President Nixon entertained about 400 show business leaders at his California villa praising Hollywood as an American phenomenon. Guests included Henry Kissinger Jill St John John Wayne Clint Eastwood and Zsa Zsa Gabor with stars like Sinatra Durante Heston Benny and Graham attending. Nixon joked about a private projection room and promised future White House invitations.

San Clemente Calif UPI Nixon Hollywood White House Vince Edwards Ben Casey Pacific Pat Henry Kissinger Jill St. John Henry Miss St. John Kissinger Frank Sinatra Spiro T. Agnew Jimmy Durante Charlton Heston John Wayne Clint Eastwood Jimmy Stewart Glen Campbell Ronald Reagan Zsa Zsa Eva Dan Rowan Dick Martin Laugh In NBC Burbank Jack Benny Richard Crenna Glenn Ford Merv Griffin Debbie Reynolds Eddie Fisher Red Skelton Mary Tyler Moore George Burns Jim Brown Frankie Avalon Michael Cole Elizabeth Bauer Chris Connelly Tricia Cox Nat ii

Clark in Muscatine on 1,000 mile hike

Dick Clark, Democratic candidate for the U S Senate, spoke with Iowans during a 1,000 mile campaign walk across Iowa. Shown four miles west of Muscatine with Mrs. Charles Eckhardt, Clark was at the 750 mile point and aims to finish in Dubuque by mid or late September after starting in Sioux City on June 29.

Dick Clark U.S. Senate Muscatine Charles Eckhardt Clark Sioux City Dubuque

Nicklaus Wins U S Match Play Title At Pinehurst

Frank Beard pressed Nicklaus in a tense final at Pinehurst North Carolina to claim the $150 000 match play championship. Nicklaus won 2 and 1 after Beard blundered at the 15th and a missed putt at 17 ended his upset bid. Nicklaus’s sixth title this year boosted season earnings beyond 280 000 dollars and his share of the $250 000 doubleheader prize.

Pinehurst N. C UPI Frank Beard U. S Wen Beard Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Country Club of North Carolina Tennessean Low Graham David Graham Larry Zeigler Hale Irwin L&m Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Miller Barber George Archer Jerry Heard Dewitt Weaver Don Bies Babe Hiskey

Markets Livestock Iowa and Illinois hog and cattle quotes

Markets report from Des Moines and Joliet with hog prices up to 75 cents higher for butchers and sows, and volume figures for the day. Cattle in Joliet show steers and heifers selling 25 to 75 cents higher with high choice and prime ranges quoted. no cannery cows.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Minnesota U.S Joliet, Ill

Lloyd brothers claim city golf crown as Jim defeats John

Ten years ago Washington crowned a new men's city golf champion while the Lloyd brothers extended their dominance. Jim Lloyd defeated his brother John, the defending title holder, in the title match Sunday. Mary Young successfully defended her women's city title against Rosemary Nemmers, a former holder.

Washington Lloyd Brothers Jim Lloyd John Mary Young Rosemary Nemmers

Rites Wednesday for Mrs Lela Shaver

Mrs. Lela Shaver 80 died at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids after several months illness. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 at Peterseim Funeral Chapel Kalona with Rev John Woodin. Burial Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona. Born Kalona November 1 1891 to Richard and Edith Fry. Widow of R G Shaver died 1954. Survived by four sons Robert and Leland Cedar Rapids Eugene Augusta Kan Gail Kalona. numerous grandchildren great grandchildren. sister Jane Fry Kalona. brother Gail Fry Buckeye Ariz. Preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

Salona Lela Shaver Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Peterseim Kalona John Woodin Sharon Hill Shaver Richard Edith Marsh Fry R.G. Shaver United Christian and Baptist Church Robert Leland Eugene Augusta Kan Gail Jane Fry Gail Fry Buckeye, Ariz

40 horse hitch to headline Labor Day parade in Zearing

Zearing plans a Labor Day celebration centered on Schlitz Circus style forty horse hitch, with a noon parade and horse show. Dick Sparrow drives the 40 horse team, which drew up to a million viewers in Milwaukee and national TV coverage. Town leaders fear crowds may reach 25 000 to 50 000 in a town of 550 as they prepare Main Street for a lengthy parade and wagon display.

William E Brown Sparrow Zearing Iowa Des Moines Dick Sparrow Ross Schlitz Circus Rde Milwaukee Wis

Enos Enfield 62 dies unexpectedly in Oxford

Enos G. Enfield of Oxford, 62, died at home Saturday evening. Funeral at Powell Funeral Home Wellman Tuesday at 10 a.m. Rev. John Woodin officiating. Burial in Keota Cemetery. Born Sept 28 1910 near Wellman to Arthur and Harriett Enfield. Survived by wife Nellie, son Raymond of Washington, daughter Judith Hondeshedt of Fairfield, four grandchildren, and siblings Mearl, Ivan, Ora, Mrs Howard Morrow, Mrs Lulu Swantz, Mrs Al Bell, and Howard.

Oxford Enos G. Enfield Powell Wellman John Woodin Keota Mr. Enfield Arthur Harriett Canott Enfield Town City Nellie Jones Amana Raymond Washington Charles Judith) Hondeshedt Fairfield Mearl Ivan Enfield Ora Williamsburg Howard Morrow California Lulu Swantz Joy) Bell Howard Marengo

Sparrow youth dies en route to Iowa City hospital

Montgomery William Sparrow six dies Sunday Aug 27 1972 while being transported to University Hospitals Iowa City after months of illness from a rare blood disease. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Columbus City Free Methodist Church burial Columbus City Cemetery. Friends may call Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home after 11 am Tuesday. Born Oct 11 1965 in Burlington to Charles W Sparrow and Judith Ann Detken Sparrow. Survived by parents two brothers Lanny Carlyle one sister Lucinda and several relatives.

Columbus Junction Montgomery William Sparrow Here University Hospitals Iowa City Columbus City Free Methodist Church Columbus City Cemetery Stacy-Lewis Montgomery Burlington Charles W Judith Ann Detken Sparrow Lanny Carlyle Lucinda Dwight Sparrow Oakville Kenneth Oetken Roy Sparrow la Harpe Ill Anna Bou

Incisive Monday Bowling League Returns for Labor Day Make Up

The Incisive Monday Bowling League will bow on Tuesday August 29 at 9 p.m. as a makeup night for Labor Day.

Reptile Burglars Hit California School

Atherton California police search for burglars targeting reptiles after a science teacher reports seven snakes and lizards missing from Los Lomitas School. The theft occurred Thursday amid a rash of odd burglaries. Police cordon off the scene and urge any witnesses to come forward.

Atherton Calif UPI Jack Wall Los Lomitas School

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