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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1963

Page

6

Fort Madison Bloodhounds Rout Demons In Southeast Six Clash

Fort Madison dominated late with a 51 point fourth quarter as the Bloodhounds beat Demons 68 to 40. Gary Stevens led the visitors with six first half field goals while Rich Vosika left the game with a season ending shoulder injury. Demons face Davis County next Tuesday at home.

Demons Bloodhounds Washington Gary Hurst Gary Stevens Hulst Rich Vosika Davis County Bloomfield

Riverside Stuns West Burlington 64 41 in Friday Win

Riverside surged to a 64 41 victory over West Burlington as Dallas Krantz scored 21 and Dean Yor di 19. Riverside led 16 0 after the first quarter and 30 16 at halftime while Raleigh topped West Burlington with 16. In the nightcap Riverside reserves also won 51 47 led by Charles Sojka with 13 and 11 from Steve Sojka and Gary Yeggy.

Riverside Dallas Krantz Dean Yordi West Burlington Raleigh Charles Sojka Steve Sojka Gary Yeggy

Sophomores Edge Fort Madison 55-50 in Tight Contest

Sophomores under Coach John Sproule defeated Fort Madison 55 to 50 as Tim Trotman scored 22, Joe Novak 12, and Tom Lowe 11. The Demon lineup emphasized team defense with Joe Scranton and Steve Norton contributing. Washington trailed 18-19 after one period and 30-30 at halftime before a decisive second half.

John Sproule Demon Fort Madison Tim Trotman Joe Novak Tom Lowe Joe Scranton Steve Norton Washington Trotman Novak Scranton Demons

For Older Age and Family Ties in Quiet Renewal

The speaker reflects on aging with humor and dignity, valuing rest, family assistance, and simple routines. He notes children helping with chores, the appeal of familiar comforts, and a growing reverence for community, republic, freedoms, health, and spiritual values.

Columbus Community Splits Friday Games at Winfield Mt Union

Columbus Junction girls beat Winfield Mt Union 38 33 in a tight clash. In the nightcap Columbus Community boys fell 69 55 as Eyler led the winners with 22 points while Bob Curtis and Linder posted 15 and 22 for Columbus.

Columbus Junction Columbus Winfield Mt. Union Columbus Community Bob Curtis Eyler Linder Winfield - Mt. Union Brown Roth Krieger

Ainsworth Edges Oxford In Overtime Thriller

Freshman center Dave McFarland sank two free throws with 10 seconds left in overtime to lift Ainsworth to a 50-48 win over Oxford. McFarland scored 20 and grabbed 25 boards while filling in for injured Glenn Banks. Oxford led 35-18 at halftime in the girls game, which Oxford won 65-54. Lynn Alvine led Ainsworth with 36 points.

Ainsworth Dave McFarland Oxford Glenn Banks Lynn Alvine Thomas

Upsets Shake Southeast 6 Basketball Standings

Davis County beat Mt Pleasant 62 51 to surge toward the conference lead while Centerville edged Fairfield 61 56 in a rare win for the Big Reds Centerville. Mt Pleasant slipped to second as Ft Madison and Davis County shared top spots with a 68 40 win by Ft Madison over the Demons. Glenn Banks sidelined with a kidney infection as McFarland stepped in for Mt Pleasant season six game win streak extended.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Ft. Madison Davis County Centerville Trojans Demons Panthers Bloomfield Mustangs Dale Hendricks Lon Wilson Jerry Hawkins Big Reds Sid Bradley Ron Boyer Big Don Graves Fairfield Terrill Haas Rick Creek

Mid-Prairie Girls Rally Past Durant 67 46

Mid-Prairie girls defeated Durant 67 to 46 as Judy Slemmons led with 39 points and Julia Hobbs added 19. The Huskies led 20 3 after one quarter and 41 19 at halftime. In the reserve game Mid-Prairie won 38 to 27. Deanna Statler 20 and Rhonda Fahrenfeld 16 paced the winners.

Wellman Mid - Prairie Durant Mid - Prairie Judy Slemmons Julia Hobbs Carol Whetstiner Janet Otto Deanna Statler Rhonda Fhrenfelt Linda Voelkers

Keota Cub Scouts Hold January Pack Meeting

Keota January pack meeting at Federated Church drew good attendance from members and parents. Den skits on freedom featured Landing of the Pilgrims, George Washington Crossing the Delaware, The Alamo, and Flag Raising at Iwo Jima. Awards went to Greg Smoothers Thomas McInerney Jeff DeLong David Fink Chuck Trier Chuck MecNarlen Mike Geil for wolf and bear badges denner bars and gold arrows. Den 5 won the cubby award. A new den will be organized soon.

Boyd Sanders Keota Keota Federated Church Den George Washington Delaware Alamo Iwo Jima Greg Smoothers Thomas McInerney Jeff DeLong David Fink Chuck ‘Trier Chuck MecNarlen Mike Geil Siddie Adam Den 5

Aluminum in Cars Surpasses Seventy-Pound Mark

UPI reports preliminary 1963 car data show each automobile uses slightly more than 70 pounds of aluminum. John Blomquist, vice president of Reynolds Aluminum Sales Co., notes the figure as a benchmark in metal utilization.

Chicago UPI John Blomquist Reynolds Aluminum Sales Co

Religious Census to Gauge Washington Churches

Ten years ago today on Sunday afternoon representatives of all Washington churches will conduct a city wide religious census to determine the religious interests and strength of the churches in the city.

Churches of Washington

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