Winter Olympics records highlight Cortina games
The Cortina Winter Games saw Russia dominate with new Olympic and world marks, while Toni Sailer swept all three Alpine events. Austria led the unofficial team standings. Canada and Norway faced setbacks as Soviet hockey clinched gold in a 2 0 win over Canada.
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United Press
Cortina
Italy
Russia
Austria
Toni Sailer
Canada
Norway
Dolomite Alps
United States
Hayes Alan Jenkins
Tenley Albright
Yanks
Sailer
TV guide preview of Lincoln and Valentine themed programs
TV listings highlight Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth reenactments between now and Feb 12 for Lincoln’s birthday and Valentine themes. Navy Log carrier pilot story, MGM Parade Valentine tribute, and We present looks at Jeanette MacDonald Nelson Eddy Lena Horne and more. Zenith 1957 TV sets promoted at Mangold's Radio & Television.
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Abraham Lincolns
John Wilkes Booths
Lincoln
Cupid
MGM
Love
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
George Murphy
Lucille Ball
Desi Arnaz
Lena Horne
Zenith TV
Zenith
Mangold's
Radio & Television
YMCA
Iowa State Whips Kansas Five 79-63 in Ames Bounce Back
Iowa State's upstart Cyclones defeated Kansas 79-63 to seize second in the Big Seven. The 13-3 overall Cyclones led 38-35 at halftime and pulled away after Kansas captain Dallas Dobbs left the game. John Crawford scored 24 with rebounds. Chuck Vogt 16. Gary Thompson 14. Arnie Gaarde and Chuck Medsker 11 each. ISU visits Drake next Tuesday.
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Ames
Iowa State
Kansas
Cyclones
Bill Strannigan
Phog Allen
Allen
Strannigan
Jayhawkers
Dallas Dobbs
John Crawford
Chuck Vogt
Gary Thompson
Arnie Gaarde
Chuck Medsker
Drake
Des Moines
Saturday Bowing League Results and Standings
Cleaners beat Hookers 2 1 with 2467 to 2190 plus 45 handicap. Pickers beat Strikers 2 1 with 2396 to 2438 plus 90. Splitters beat Lofters 2 1 with 2380 to 2225 plus 63. High team series Cleaners 2467 Strikers 2438. Team game Cleaners 926 Splitters 839. Bob Lowe 597 Loren Day 590. Bob Lowe 223 Jim Lloyd 222.
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Loafers
Strikers
Lofters
Gutter Cleaners
Cleaners
Pickers
Splitters
Bob Lowe
Loren Day
Jim Lloyd
Thorpe Well bid lowest for Washington city well
Ten years ago today the Thorpe Well company of Des Moines offered the lowest bid among three received by the city council for a new Washington well to be drilled within six weeks to two months.
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Thorpe Well Company
Des Moines
Washington
Grade Age Mail to YMCA in Washington Iowa
Instruction directs submission by February 8 to the YMCA in Washington Iowa. The message lists transportation options Diesel 1 motor and 2 motor, plus Steam Engine and a phone contact. The text appears as a fragmented note with unclear context and no clear event details.
Middlecoff Wins Phoenix Open In Tight Finish
Cary Middlecoff won the $15 000 Phoenix Open with a 72 hole total of 276 eight under par sharing headlines with an unnamed amateur. Mike Souchak placed second at 279 while Jim Blair and Jimmy Demaret tied for third at 280. Blair challenged Middlecoff to the 12th hole but fell behind at the 15th. Gene Littler and Ken Venturi were among other leaders.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Cary Middlecoff
Ben Hogan
Middlecoff
New Riverlake Country Club
Dallas
Tex
Mike Souchak
Grosinger
N.Y
Jim Tom Blair
Jefferson City
Jimmy Demaret
Kiamesha Lake
Blair
Missouri
Jim Tom Blair II
Gene Littler
Palm Springs
Calif
Ken Venturi
San Francisco
Jay Hebert
Sanford
Washington Women’s Bowling Champs Crowned in All Events
Dorothy Marston posted 1535 scratch pins to win all events while Betty Stewart led with 1885 handicap. Stewart and Been blossom took doubles 1093, Norris claimed singles with 567, and Ted's Flames won the team title 2537 with Birney Cafe second at 2446. Tournament held at Melody Lanes Washington. meeting Feb 16 at VFW hall with awards.
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Women’s Bowling Association
Dorothy Marston
Betty Stewart
Virginia Beenblossom
Helen Norris
Ted
Melody Lanes
Washington
Washington Women's Bowling Association
VFW Hall
Dorothy Patterson
Brighton Girls Lose to Yarmouth in Sectional Final
Brighton High School girls fell 60 to 40 to Yarmouth in the sectional final at Olds Saturday night. Judy Derby led Brighton with 21 points, Wilda Rich added 10, while Redfern and Buckman led Yarmouth with 23 and 20 points respectively as the score tallied 14-8, 34-17, and 42-30 by quarters.
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Brighton
Brighton High School
Yarmouth
Ainsworth
Cotter
Washington County
Judy Derby
Wilda Rich
Redfern
Yarmouth Girls
Buckman
Favorites Advance In Girls Tourney As Goldfield Falls
Ten of last year’s finalists remain in the 1955 Iowa high school girls basketball hunt as Goldfield is eliminated 47 44 by LaVerne. District round matchups set for Monday and Tuesday at sites including Clarence Cain Donnellson Eldora Grafton Menlo Monona Napier Jordan Oakland and Royal with several other strong teams also advancing. Royal trounced Highview 90 37 Eldora beat Albion 84 51 Grafton extended its 29th straight win 66 21 over Floyd Napier Jordan swept Jewell 79 47 Donnellson defeated Denmark 94 62 Clarence over Wilton Junction 51 21 Oakland beat Hancock 74 47 Coin edged College Springs 46 45 Menlo beat Stuart 47 45 Monona overcame a halftime deficit to top Lansing 63 57.
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Goldfield
LaVerne
Clarence
Cain
Donnellson
Eldora
Grafton
Menlo
Monona
Napier - Jordan
Oakland
Royal
van Cleve
Gilman
Pella Christian
Bussey
Odebolt
Ida Grove
Soldier
Elk Horn
Des Moines West
Perry
Walnut
New Sharon
Lacona
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Colesburg
Walker
Wellsburg
Des Moines
Highview
Albion
Floyd
Napier
Jewell
Denmark
Wilton Junction
Hancock
Coin
College Springs
Stuart
Lansing
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa
An instrument purporting to be Lena Karnes last Will and Testament filed for probate in Washington County Iowa. Hearing proof set at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk on February 11 1956. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. By order of Lloyd G Robertson Clerk of the District Court. Dated Washington Iowa February 4 1956.
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Washington County
Lena KK
Karnes
Court House
Washington
Laws
District Court
Winneloek Alm
Lioyd G. Robertson
Iowa
Lloyd G. Robertson
Illinois and Iowa Face Two Big Ten Tests This Week
Illinois and Iowa each meet two Big Ten opponents in the upcoming games. Illinois hosts Indiana and Ohio State in Champaign while Iowa travels to Wisconsin and Northwestern. Freeman boosts his scoring pace as Michigan State and other results reshape the standings.
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Iowa
Chicago
Indiana
Ohio State
Hawks
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Hoosiers
Buckeyes
Champaign
Harry Combes
Branch McCracken
Charley Brown
Paxton Lumpkin
Michigan
Michigan State
Wolverines
Spartans
Freeman
Wstep. Trop
Purdue
Mich. State
Minnesota
Iowan Dies in Crash Of Plane at Algona
An Aeronca Champion two seater piloted by Clifford Behrends 21 Lone Rock crashed in a snow field seven miles northeast of Algona Iowa killing Behrends and injuring William Madsen Jr listed in fair condition at St Anns Hospital. Witnesses reported the craft circled the Madsen farm house minutes before the dive.
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Iowa
Here
Clifford Behrends
Lone Rock
William Madsen, Jr
St.Ann's Hospital
Madsen
Behrends
Chester Girls Lose In Sectional Finals At North English
West Chester girls fall 51 to 24 to Deep River in the sectional final at North English. Carolyn Peterson tops Chester with nine points while Cranston scores 20 for Deep River as Deep River builds an 8 1 start and leads 20 to 7 at half. North English visits West Chester February 10 to resume the season.
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Chester
West Chester
Deep River
Washington County
Webster and
Thornburg
Carolyn Peterson
Cranston
Junction PEO Meeting Hosted in Marie Spaethe Home
Chapter CX of PEO meets Monday evening February 6 at the home of Mrs. Marie Spaethe. Helen Orr will discuss Whats New in Columbus Junction. Arline Davis will entertain the Cotter Westminster Guild on February 9. Shirley Gabriel, nurse at St. Luke's Davenport, attends a surgical convention in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. William Hawley highlight the note.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
PEO
Marie Spaethe
Helen Orr
Arline Davis
Cotter Westminster Guild
Shirley Gabriel
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Boston
Mass
William Hawley
Old American life insurance advert seeks mail applications
An ad urges people aged 60 to 80 to mail in for a $1,000 life policy from Old American Ins Co of Kansas City. No obligation and no calls. Send name address and age to 3 West Dept L214B Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Ins. Co
West _ Dept
Iowa Hawkeyes rally past Wichita 98 to 86 in home win
Iowa reserves helped the Hawkeyes extend their home non conference winning streak to 70 games with a 98 86 victory over Wichita. Carl Cain led with 21 points while Bill Seaberg added 18 and Bill Logan 17 as Joe Stevens scored 21 for Wichita.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Wichita
Hawkeyes
Bucky O'Connor
Wisconsin
Carl Cain
Bill Logan
Bill Seaberg
Joe Stevens
O'Connor
Badgers
Big Gun
Dick Miller
Northwestern
Parents of Daughter Born January 25 at Bellevue Hospital
A daughter was born to her parents at Bellevue Hospital in Muscatine on January 25. The new arrival adds to local families celebrating a January birth.
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Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
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