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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1974

Page

6

Demons roll past Keokuk 84 52 in Southeast Seven clash

Washington Demons plunge to 2 3 overall and 1 1 in league after routing Keokuk 84 52. Doug Ruppert scores 23 points and 11 of 18 on FG while John McCarthy adds 12 and 7 assists. Keokuk drops to 0 4 as Washington showcases fastbreak passing and a first half zone press.

Washington Demons Keokuk Demons Chiefs Washington Skip Speece Doug Ruppert Gary Crawford John McCarthy Ruppert McCarthy Crawford Jeff Hoyle Jeff Hibler Mike Roth Hibler Speece Oskaloosa Sieth Washington Machine Nets Gippie Dickinson Lobb Rich McCarthy O Wilson O'Hanton Keokuk FG Pip Muff Gourtais Devnl Parsons Golliner Carter Dickey Jackson

Washington's Demons Top Keokuk in Free Throw Driven Win

Washington's Demon sophomores drilled 26 of 39 free throws to edge Keokuk 66 62 Friday night. Coach Gary Collins praised effort after trailing early, with Dickinson 46 points and 12 rebounds leading Washington’s comeback from a 14-5 hole. Rich 15 points 10 boards and O'Hanlon 14 also contributed.

Washington Sophs Keokuk Gary Collins Chiefs Cal Demons Scott Rich Jim Wilson Terry Dickinson Wilson Dickinson Sean O'Hanlon

Demons suffer close loss at Keokuk by six points

Washington drops 27 24 decision to Keokuk as forfeit costly in 105 lb class. Dan Mottet, Jeff Libe and Brian Romine secured pins for the Demons, while Keokuk opened with a six point forfeit and later padded the lead. JV results show two Washington pins but many forfeit points in a 36 19 loss.

Washington Demon Keokuk Demons Chiefs Kevin Lassen Raph Gonshorowski Sigourney Brian Romine Kep ‘Myers Dan Mottet Jeff Libe Washington Don Marie Roger Williams

Highland Falls to Danville 75 63 in Friday Night Loss

Danville defeated Highland 75-63 to push Highland to a 14 record. Highland trailed 48 35 at halftime, with Terry Walker scoring 22 and Bob Branchini leading Danville with 24. Coach Leon McNeil praised freshman Jeff Davis and the Huskies next host Lone Tree.

Danville Highland Bears Terry Walker Huskies Kirk Kaalberg Tom Carson Tim Roberts Jeff Davis Doug Bean Dick Putney Pat Schloss Leon McNeil Davis Bob Branchini McNeil Lone Tree

Columbus girls dominate Morning Sun 58 46 in home win

Columbus Community High School girls defeated Morning Sun 58 to 46 to improve to 3 2 on the season. Terry Herr led with 28 points, Nicki Kemp added 21, while Lori Speck led Morning Sun with 23 points. Columbus travels to New London next Friday.

Columbus Community High School Morning Sun Girls Columbus Columbus Sextet Terry Herr Nicki Kemp Tammy Rueckertz Julie Wilson Karen Mincer Teach Lori Spec

Hawkettes Stay Undefeated In 51 44 Win At Durant

Mid-Franie Hawkettes remain 7 0 after a ragged 51 44 victory at Durant. Janice Kloopfer led with 19 points, Nancy Kos 13, Lola Miller 12, with Duvall grabbing 10 rebounds and 5 blocks. Junior varsity fell 36 33. next they host Bennett after a game against Waco.

Mid-Franie Hawkettes Durant Ken Petrone Janice Kloopfer Hawkette Nancy Kos Lola Miller Diane van Hoozer Ann McAndrew Miller Mid-Prairie Nancy Duvall Brenda Bush Melanie Miksch Candy Shalla Hawkettes Waco Bennett

New London Beats Highland in Dual Wrestling Meet

New London defeats Highland 32 to 23 in a Thursday dual meet. Highlights: Leon Simon NL pinned Duane Wright 3 18. Ricky Hanson NL over Terry Becker 6 2. Bob McPheron NL over Mike O Connor 6 1. Jim Alder NL over Jeff Bartmann 10 2. Greg Kron HL won by default over Mark Pence 12. Ken Becker HH pinned Mark Swafford 13 8. Steve Swafford NL pinned Scott Frank 31 3. Darrell Steele HL drew with Roger Walker 5 5. Wayne Thomann HL beat Terry Miler 5 4. Scott Boon NL over Damien Lorang 12 8. Ken Garvey NL pinned Glen Weimer 13 5. Furlen Edington NL won by forfeit.

Highland Huskies New London Highland Waco Leon Simon Duane Wright Ricky Hanson Terry Becker Bob McPheron Mike O'Conner Jim Alder Jeff Bartmann Greg Kron Mark Pence Ken Becker Mark Swafford Steve Swafford Scott Frank Darrell Steele Roger Walker Wayne Thomann Terry Miler Scott Boon Damien Lorang Ken Garvey Glen Weimer Furlen Edington

Funeral rites Sunday for Lulu Randolph in Keota

Funeral services for 97 year old Mrs. Lulu Randolph of Keota will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home in Keota. The Rev. Clifford Ramsdale will officiate and she will be buried in Keota Cemetery.

Keota Lulu Randolph United Presbyterian Home Washington Powell Clifford Ramsdale

Nancy Ahrens Hostess to University Women

The American Association of University Women met at Nancy Ahrens home. Sara Kinzler presided, Norma Whitham reported on a study group talk by Dr. John Helscher on a doctors clinic in Washington. Sue Walter and Karen Murphy shared nuclear power articles. Sue Golden announced the Jan 30 meeting at Jacalyn Greener’s home. An evening auction of member items was held with refreshments by Dee Swarthout and Peggy Patrick.

American Association of University Women Nancy Ahrens Sara Kinzler Norma Whitham John Helscher Washington Sue Walter Karen Murphy Sue Golden Jacalyn Greener Dee ‘Swarthout Peggy Patrick

Washington Police Check On Two Recent Accidents

Washington police investigated two accidents on city streets. Barbara Flanegan drove a wrecked car while Terry Lee Richardson, accused of failing to yield, collided with a light pole after running a red at North Second and East Fifth. A parked car rolled into Robert Lee Wheeler’s vehicle, causing about $200 damage.

Washington Barbara Flanegan Terry Lee Richardson South of Washington Richardson North Second East Fifth Street Alice Arlene Edwards Route One Ainsworth Robert Lee Wheeler Wheeler

Iowa Wrestlers Win Fifth Straight Dual, Top Illinois

Iowa, ranked No 4, extended its dual meet winning streak to five without a loss by defeating Illinois 59 in Champaign Illinois Friday night. The win keeps the Hawkeyes atop the standings and showcases their dominant display on the mat.

Champaign, Ill UPI Iowa Illinois

Log Cabin Questers Holiday Party at President's Home

The Log Cabin Questers held a December 12 dinner at 6:30 PM at president Mrs Don Simmering's country home. With 23 members and guests, the table decor featured old glass and candles. Mrs Louis Koehler read a humorous parody on a modern family's country Christmas, an antique gift exchange occurred, and bingo followed with Mr Simmering donating traveling goose duck and chicken prizes.

Don Simmering Louis Koehler Simmering

Joahn Vaughn Circle Holds Christmas Plan Meeting

The Joahn Vaughn Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Don Lins home for a 9:30 AM Friday session with cohostess Mrs Robert Robertson. Bob Lund led the business portion as plans were made to remember special members and shut ins for Christmas. Mrs Charles McConnell led a program with assistants including Mrs William Jones and others, reflecting on what Christmas means to Christians today. Mrs Joe Cochran of Hutchinson, a former member, attended the gathering. The next meeting will be with Mrs Richard Weeks.

Joahn Vaughn First Baptist Church Don Lins Robert Robertson Bob Lund Charles McConnell William Jones Donkins Richard Weeks Marion Snodgrass Joe Cochran Hutchinson, Kan Cochran

Hospital Notes Admits Multiple Patients in Columbus Junction and Washington

Yesterday and today admit medical and surgical patients including Mrs Effie Wolford and Arturo Avila of Columbus Junction and Dwight Stineman of Oakdale. Surgical cases involve Larry Fox Columbus Junction and Douglas White Washington. Dismissals include Mrs Clarence Collett and Harvey Busby of Washington, with transfers to Washington Care Center.

Effie Wolford Columbus Junction Arturo Avila Dwight Stineman Oakdale Surgical Larry Fox Douglas White Washington Surgical Clarence Collett Washington Harvey Busby Washington Care Center

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