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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1966
Page
7
Texas Western 6-foot standout Mel Daniels led the unbeaten No. 7 Lobos to a 71-62 victory, defeating defending NCAA champion Texas Western. Daniels scored 20 and controlled the boards as New Mexico rallied past the Miners after the break.
Dick Tiger scored a unanimous decision over Jose Torres in Madison Square Garden to claim the world light heavyweight crown, ending Torres’s title bid and leaving Tiger, age 37 and weighing 167, with plans for a wider future in boxing.
Merrimac December 13 visitors to the Carl Amrine family included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Neff of Wayland Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Blick of West Liberty and Mr. and Mrs. Everette Swift of Washington Also listed were Mr. and Mrs. John Baldosier Mrs Nellie Hyde of Wayland and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hyde of Texas visiting Nellie Hyde and Mary Hyde with Johnnie Hyde Elwood Jordan and Doyle Paul and Ida Paul of Brighton called on the Amrine and Richard Paul families in Mt Pleasant Carl Riley and Harold spent Tuesday in Iowa City with Mrs Ida Paul tied to other local guests.
The Philadelphia 76ers stretched their home winning run to 29, tying a league mark, with a 124 113 victory over the St Louis Hawks. Wilt Chamberlain led with 22 points as six teammates reached double figures. Bulls beat Royals 128 120 and Bullets top Pistons 121 113 in Friday games.
The Fortnightly club met December 12 at Eleanor Shafer home with 20 members present. Mary Henderson presided. Pat Potter read favorite poems and quotations and current events were shared. A gift exchange occurred and refreshments were provided by Viva McCammon, Helen McFadden, and Betty Miller. Betty Dill will host January 9.
Recent guests at the Lee Walker home included Ray Fortner of Knoxville Iowa and Bruce Baird with Julie plus Mrs Anna Davis of Mediapolis. The WSCS met for a 12 o clock Christmas luncheon at the Blankenhorn home with 16 members and a Christmas program led by Mrs George Dare. The group planned a Christmas Eve service at 7 PM and a Sunday School session at 8 30 AM. Mr and Mrs Roll Davis headed to Florida for winter residence and the Dell Farrier home welcomed guests from Mt. Pleasant Iowa City and Florida for an early Christmas dinner.
By Mrs Henry Yoder Nob le December 12. Thanks to this group of girls Carolers who stopped in left a plate of cook candy and fruit Wednesday evening. Lois Wenger Angela Graber Linda Leichty Carla Wenger Christal Roth Mary Beckler Bonnie Stigers Joyce Miller and
The week brought mixed weather with freezing rain ice fog drizzle and heavy rain followed by thunder lightning and hail overnight Wednesday The Bethel group GMSA girls attended events Mrs Betty Grieser hosted and visitors included Mr and Mrs Alvin Laws of Ottumwa and the Krabills and David Rev Vernon Gerig spoke at Bethel Sunday Rev Rudolph Martens spoke at Donnels Sunday morning Rev Walter Neufeld led services at Eicher in Martens absence and Christmas program practice continued at Eicher Sunday evening.
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