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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1964

Page

8

Olympic skaters set marks as nations sweep medals in Innsbruck

Norway led a 1 2 3 speedskating finish pacing Knut Johansson to a 7 38 4 Olympic record in the 5 000 meters. Sweden’s Sixten Jernberg celebrated his 35th birthday winning the 50 kilometer cross country race. Claudia Bovarskikh led a Soviet 1 3 4 in the 5 kilometer women’s cross country, boosting the Soviet medal total to 21. Austria’s Josef Feistmantl and Manfred Stengl topped the two man bobsled. Canada’s Vic Emery led the four man bobsled halfway with 2 06 81. USA sleds faced tough splits with Hickey and McKillip in medal contention. A U S crash halted Ronnie Walters and Jim Higgins in the two man toboggans.

Innsbruck Austria UPI Norway Sweden Russia U.S Knut Johansson Claudia Bovarskikh Victor Emery Montreal Canada U. S Bill Hickey Keene N. Y Eugenio Red Top Monti Larry MecKillip Sanarac Lake Emery Erwin Thaler Franz Schelle Germany Hickey Sergio Zardini Italy MccKillip

Drake mid-year commencement awards Joyce Montgomery degree

Ten years ago today Joyce E. Montgomery among 130 graduates at Drake University mid year commencement in Des Moines. She earns a bachelor of science in education and is listed as the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G E Montgomery of Washington.

Joyce E. Montgomery Drake University Des Moines G. E. Montgomery Washington

Moothart Dominates Twin League With High Series and Game

Moothart posts a 2598 team series and 941 team game on Tuesday to lead the Twi Lite League. Sherman Eden and Home Town also register strong scores, with Norris posting a 612 series and 232 game to stand out among individuals.

Sherman Eden Moose Home Town Mootharts Crawfordsville Mills Carsons I - H Sales Moothart Carson Norris Blankenhorn Davies

Bowling League Standings and High Scores

Mixed Thursday Niners League results show Ross Bulldozers 7 2 over Phillips Drug and others. Team series leaders Martin 2512 and Journal 2436 with Martin also posting team game 870 and Journal 85. Individual leaders include Howsare 569, Gilmore 558. R Miller 221 and Lloyd 213.

Ross Bulldozers Phillips Drug Martin Cleaners Falk Clothiers Old Pioneers Carpenters Union Evening Journal Foster Mill Martin Journal Howsare Gilmore R. Miller Lloyd

Rams Extend Unbeaten Streak In Jr High Loop

The Rams defeated the Hawks 84 to 58 to stay unbeaten in junior high basketball at the Washington YMCA. Lions beat Warriors 101 to 36, Bears over Knicks 61 to 36. Rams lead the standings at 7 0 while Lions and Warriors tie for second at 5 2. Bears and Knicks each have 1 6.

Rams Washington Ymca Hawks Lions Warriors Bears Knicks

Wilkinson to seek Republican Senate nomination in Oklahoma

Charles Bud Wilkinson, famed college football coach, announced in Oklahoma City he will seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. He, 47, spoke at a downtown hotel news conference pledging his candidacy.

Oklahoma City UPI Charles Bud) Wilkinson U.S. Senate Wilkinson Oklaoma City

Bowling results from Friday Combers and related teams

Friday Combers posted 2 team games totaling 1976 with Sleepers under 1538 plus 181, Hawks 1976, Niners 1902 plus 12, Busters 1725 plus 144, and Hits and Mrs 2087 plus 13. Team series led by Hits and Mrs at 2037 over Combers 2001. Individual high scores included Bob Ryner 642, Barbara Steele 509. Chic Custer 244 and Steele 194 in games.

Combers Hawks Bob Ryner Barbara Steele Chic Custer

Zieglowsky Builders lead in Blue Monday league results

In the Blue Monday league Zieglowsky Builders and Payne TV led the standings with 11 and 7 points respectively while Freshwaters and Wilson trailed. Team series show Zieglowsky 26 25 and Freshwaters 25 88. individual series highlight K Marsh 597 and C Zieglowsky 585. Individual game top scores include K Marsh 228 and Lowe 223.

Zieglowsky Payne TV Freshwaters A . Wilson Fareway Reif Dozers Ross K. Marsh C. Zieglowsky Lowe

Ferguson freed of homicide charge

Chicago court dismisses reckless homicide charge against Detroit Lions halfback Larry Ferguson. Judge ruled no probable cause to hold Ferguson to the grand jury after a January crash on Sauk Trail near Chicago that killed 21 year old Renee Hirsch and injured her husband Frederick and a passenger in Ferguson’s car.

Chicago UPI Detroit Lions Larry Ferguson Robert Meier Chicago Heights Ferguson Renee Hirsch Sauk Trail

Songfest planned at Mennonite churches

Plan for a joint songfest on Sunday February 9 at 2 30 p m at Kalona and East Union Mennonite Church three miles north of Kalona Several singing groups from about ten Mennonite churches including Iowa City Wayland and Parnell will perform selections Ralph Alderfer of Iowa Mennonite School arranged the program Kalona Mennonite Church hosts and invites the public to attend

Kalona East Union Mennonite Iowa City Wayland Parnell Kalona Mennonite Church Ralph Alderfer Iowa Mennonite School

Wartburg Track Adds Gary Leeper for Javelin

Gary Leeper of Washington joins Wartburg College track squad this spring as a senior. He plans to compete in the javelin throw while Coach Dave Olson’s team opens indoor season February 15 at Cedar Falls in a triangular meet with the State College of Iowa and Cornell.

Gary Leeper Washington Wartburg College Gary Knights Dave Olson Cedar Falls State College of Iowa Cornell

Senators Will Attend State GOP Dinner in Des Moines

Iowa’s two United States Senators will join Senator John J. Williams of Delaware as principal speaker at a Republican dinner at Veterans Auditorium Des Moines on February 12.

United States Iowa John J. Williams Delaware Veterans Auditorium Des Moines E.A. Hayes Mount Pleasant Republican Jack Miller Williams B. B. Hickenlooper Evan Hultman Robert D. Ray Fred Schwengel James E. Bromweill John Kyl

Parsons College Expels Fourteen Students After Demonstrations

Fairfield officials said 11 men and 3 women were expelled for leading weekend demonstrations during final exams. One student was a Lebanese foreign student and a woman led a reverse panty raid at a men's dormitory. Sonny Ronald Kaye of Shaker Heights was fined $50 for unlawful assembly. Two others faced charges for halting traffic on a highway.

Parkin Lebanon Sonny Ronald Kaye Shaker Heights Ohio

Good Time Charlie Bladder Irritation Relief Ad

An old advertisement explains that unwise eating or drinking can irritate the bladder and cause restless nights. Doan’s Pills are advertised to soothe bladder irritation ease backache and provide a mild diuretic effect aiding kidney function.

Doan Duoun

Drys win in Mahaska county liquor vote

Mahaska county residents voted against liquor by the drink with 2 579 wet to 140 dry in an election marked by a minister split and offers of free beer and rides to the polls. Eleven establishments will continue bar sales for three years under state law with no new permits during the period.

Oskaloosa UPI Mahaska County Mashaska County Boone Henry Keokuk Story van Buren Warren Washington Guthrie Clay Greene Hancock Wayne Madison Lucas Lyon Sioux Ringgold Decatur

Iowa voter participation rate criticized by experts

Des Moines, Iowa experts say turnout was low in recent elections, with only 29 percent of eligible voters voting in the Shaff plan election and 48 percent in the 1962 general election. Polk County saw under 15 percent in the 1962 primary and 28 percent in the Shaff plan election. Gerald Bogan argues education lags in teaching politics and election law. A 1963-64 State University of Iowa exchange program hosted 312 participants from 55 nations.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Gerald Bogan Bogan Des Moines Women’s Club Polk County President’s Commission On Registration and Robert A Taft Institute of Government State University of Iowa Iowa City

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