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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

6

Packers Hope for Mild Weather in Title Game

NBC field conditions favored Green Bay as the Packers prepared for the NFL title game against the Giants. Lombardi noted a dry, fast surface would aid their ground attack while a slick field could help New York in the passing game. Hornung, Taylor, and Symank practiced as Giants limped with Brown nursing a knee.

Norman Miller Green Bay Wis UPI Green Bay Packers New York Giants Packers Lombardi Friony Pery Giants Bill Quinlan Jesse Whittenton Quinlan Philadelphia Eagles Paul Hornung Hornung Ft. Riley Kan Jim Taylor Taylor John Symank Roosevelt Brown Brown

Football Bowl Games Ring In New Year On TV

College football ends the year with several nationally televised bowls this weekend. The Gator Bowl in Jacksonville features Georgia Tech versus Penn State, starting at 2 15 p.m. EST on CBS. The Shrine Classic in San Francisco has East All-Stars vs West All-Stars with Ernie Davis and Bob Ferguson on NBC at 5 p.m. EST. Villanova hosts Wichita in the Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas, with Villanova a one point favorite.

Georgia Tech Penn State Jacksonville Fla Cbs-Tv Ernie Davis Bob Ferguson San Francisco Nbc-Tv el Paso Tex Villanova Wichita

Mayor Dupuis Joins Mt Pleasant Christmas Display Judges

Ten years ago Mayor W. B. Dupuis attended Mt Pleasant as one of three judges for a Chamber of Commerce city wide Christmas display contest. Three hundred dollars in cash prizes were awarded.

W. B. Dupuis Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce

Major Bowl TV Date Preview and Boxing Matches

Sellout crowd of 15 000 expected as NBC TV covers bowls and four major games. Rose Bowl in Pasadena 100 000 fans. Sugar Bowl in New Orleans features Alabama vs Arkansas. Cotton Bowl Dallas Mississippi vs Texas. Orange Bowl Miami LSU vs Colorado. Bowling results listed with Martin and Wagenknecht posting top scores.

Gray All-Stars Blues Montgomery Ala Nbc-Tv Minnesota Washington UCLA Pasadena Calif Alabama Arkansas New Orleans Mississippi Texas Dallas Cbs-Tv Miami Fla Louisiana State Colorado ABC TV

Golden Hawks Rout Keota In Keota Friday Night

Mid Prairie Golden Hawks defeated Keota 66 to 35 in the new Keota gym. Dale Stout led with 17 points while Keota’s Tom Stoutner had 13. A sophomore game followed with Mid Prairie winning 36-21 as Kirk Bailey scored 14 and Gary Martin 13.

Wellman Golden Hawks Mid-Prairie Keota Dale Stout Tom Stoutner Hawks Mid- Prairie Kirk Bailey Gary Martin Stoutner

Mid-Prairie Girls Beat Lone Tree Twice In Kalona

Mid-Prairie varsity defeated Lone Tree 55 to 39 with Judy Slemmons scoring 26 and Shirley Niffenegger 24 as the first half ended 35 to 25. The reserves won 48 to 39 led by Julia Hobbs with 16 and Deanne Statler and Irene Hole each with 13.

Kalona Mid-Prairie Girls Lone Tree Mid-Prairie Judy Slemmons Shirley Niffenegger Kruger Julia Hobbs Mid-Prairie Reserves Irene Hole Deanne Statler

Women's Bowling Friday Osineup Leads Team Results

Friday bowling results show Osineup with a team series of 2294 including a 243 game and Maxine Zieglowsky high in individual, Hayes 2263, and Tweeten 2241. Betty Ward 510 series with 187 game. Winga 2230. Seifert 2113. Hollywood take: Shirley MacLaine acts as secretary for producer Steve Parker in Las Vegas Philippine Festival show.

Osineup Winga Tweeten Seifert Hayes Marges Martin Maxine Zieglowsky Betty Ward Helen Brown TAKE Hollywood UPI Shirley MacLaine Steve Parker Parker Las Vegas

Bowling Green claims All-College crown in dramatic comeback

Bowling Green captured the All-College Tournament title by rallying from behind in all three games, defeating Houston 47-45 with Nate Thurmond grabbing 19 rebounds and being named MVP. Ohio State vs Southern Cal and several regional finals highlighted the holiday tourneys with top teams in Los Angeles New York Detroit Philadelphia and Miami Beach.

Bowling Green Ohio State Southern California Cincinnati Wisconsin New York Kansas State Iowa State Kansas City St. Bonaventure Detroit Motor City Villanova Iowa Quaker City Philadelphia Oklahoma City Falcons Houston Nate Thurmond Wavey Junior Thurmond Southern Cal Badgers Missouri Oklahoma Mike Wroblewski Vinnie Brewer de Paul Dave de Busschere Syracuse Bob McCully

Dutchettes 4-H Club Holds December Meeting

The Dutchettes 4 H Club meeting at Mary Engel's home was led by Gretchen Miksch. After pledge and business, members voted to cover leaders Christmas presents. Mary Engel demonstrated measuring for a pattern and Carla Corpman discussed material types and cost. Two color films were shown. Refreshments were shared by host Mary Engel for four members and two mothers. A Christmas exchange was held and leader Mrs. Orville Griggs announced the next meeting.

Gretchen Miksch Mary Engel Carla Corpman Orville Griggs

Maurice Alvines Visit in Kansas

Local notes recap pre Christmas gatherings across Bethel and nearby towns. Families including Kolosick Green and Payne joined at various homes for meals and visits. Maurice Alvine and family traveled to Hi awatha to visit Mrs Alvine’s Patterson relatives. The Congregational meeting is set for January 3 with a basket dinner at 6:30.

Bethel Maurice Alvine Hiawatha Kansas Alvine Alfred Patterson Mer Earl Kolosick Rex Lee Charley Kolosick Ernest Green Dean Sandburg Charles Robert Charley Horaks Mac Wallace Grace Hiler Glen Conrad Burdette Wagenknecht Northfield Vermont Jr. Knottnerus Ellen Knottnerus Washington High School Janice Thies Clara Davies Washington Towyn Davies Ernest Ruth May Gideon Florang Sandburg Olds Donald Zwicki Jess Meeks Haskins Elsie Coward Knottnerus Raymond Lasek Martin Kron Mr. Knottnerus

Christmas Day Hosts and Guests Across Wellman Community

Christmas dinner and coffee hour gatherings marked the holiday in Wellman with many families hosting relatives and friends. Notable attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Huber and their guests, plus extended visits by the Redlinger, Freel, Wright, Stapp, Swartzendruber, Crossett, Henderson, and Bull households as well as travelers from Kansas City and Bay City Michigan.

Wellman Harry Huber Clarence Redlinger Terri Richard Bill Redlinger Vernie Goodwin Rhonda Reneta Loramae Finley Janet Ira Huber Dunbar Ida Nickell Eunice Birkey Oren Birkey Birkey A. H. Freel Freel Wesley Freel Arthur Wright Edna Bleumenstein Lizetta Walton Ethyle Rugg Bertha Ward Vera Stapp

What It's Like To Move To Hawaii

Better Homes & Gardens in January profiles Hawaii as a fast growing state with strong pride. It notes Honolulu and Waikiki on Oahu attract boom residents, while locals debate best island. Readers learn about climate, engineering appeal, and Hawaii’s racial diversity and beauty.

Hawaii Better Homes & Gardens Magazine America Oahu Honolulu Waikiki

New Year Bowl Lineup and TV Night Highlights

Four bowl classics headline New Year’s Day with Orange Sugar Cotton Rose Bowls and a full TV slate. Coverage begins with the Tournament of Roses Parade at 10 30 a m CST and bowls run from 11 45 a m CST to 3 45 p m CST featuring LSU Colorado Alabama Arkansas Texas Mississippi Minnesota UCLA. Additional programs include Weavers of Death Expedition and The Andy Griffith Show.

CBS Pasadena Calif NBC ABC Louisiana State Colorado Miami Alabama Arkansas New Orleans Texas Mississippi Dallas Minnesota U.C.L.A Vincent Price Andes Andy Griffith Barney Don Knotts Richard Long Leo G. Carroll Otto Kruger Ben Casey Casey Vincent Edwards

Home News Roundup From U P Area With Snow Drift Notes

At the U P Home Rev John Baird and his wife visit their daughter Charlotte and friend Bruce Lobaugh of New York City. Miss Mattie Black returns from Christmas visits in College Springs and Clarinda reporting heavy snow drifts. Dr George Kerr and family hosted a tea at Stewart Manor for Home residents to celebrate their youngest Joe’s birthday and the 15th anniversary of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Mrs Charles McClung travels to Abington Pennsylvania to visit Rev Charles McClung and family for several weeks. Mrs Alice French returns from Christmas with her son in Des Moines. Mrs Margaret Stone, previously visiting in St. Louis area, comes back Tuesday.

John Baird Charlotte Bruce Lobaugh New York City George Kerr Stewart Manor Joe United Presbyterian Home Washington

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