Panthers defeat Demons in Southeast Six showdown
Mt. Pleasant Panthers beat Washington's Demons 59 to 52 to share the Southeast Six title. Coach John Sproule mixed press defense late, while Randy Welcher managed only 10 points. Roger Campbell led Mt. Pleasant with 15, Ed Mertens 12, Steve Kinney 11. Frank Sanders led Washington with 14. Demons head to Williamsburg for district tournament.
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Tom Lowe
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Clay Hopes Black Muslim Ties Spare Him Army Draft
In Miami on Friday Cassius Clay said he would appeal a draft board reclassification citing Muslim beliefs. He argues Muslims do not seek wars and disturbs his induction before the March 29 title bout with Ernie Terrell in Chicago. A Selective Service official warned Clay could be drafted before that date despite any delay tactics.
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Washington
Mrs Robertson party returns from motor tour of the south
Ten years ago today Mrs Ralph Robertson Mrs John Robertson Mrs Ralph Palmer and Mrs Murray Smylie returned Wednesday night from a motor tour of the south, marking the end of their trip with their companions.
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Iowa City Jaycees to honor Outstanding Young Farmer
The Iowa City Jaycees will honor the Area Outstanding Young Farmer at a banquet in the Elks Club Iowa City. Social hour at 6 30 p m dinner at 7 30 p m Kenneth Owen Iowa secretary of agriculture will speak. Tickets 2 50 at Jaycees or at the door Thursday night.
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SQUEEZE PAST BIG REDS IN SEI X BASKETBA LL CHAMPS RACE
South east Six standings show Mt Pleasant Panthers and Davis County Mustangs tied for first after close wins. Panthers beat Washington 59 52 while Mustangs edged Centerville 61 59 with Davis County leading 50 35 in third period. Fairfield defeats Fort Madison 57 55 as Joe Simpson scores 22 for Fairfield and Randy Welcher tops Mt Pleasant scoring race with 187 points.
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Bob Beyer
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Terville
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Darrel Smith
Jerry Hartwick
Rick Wilson
Jim Carney
Kovacevich
Randy Welcher
Trotman
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Sign on used car lot advertises hearse 1959 body
A roadside sign proclaims a hearse for sale using a 1959 body as the distinctive feature. The notice highlights the unusual vehicle type and vintage construction, drawing curious buyers to inspect the car at the lot.
Williamsburg Edges Mid-Prairie In Friday Basketball
Williamsburg defeated Mid-Prairie 73 to 67 after leading 35 to 18 at halftime. The winners built a 57 to 35 edge at the start of the fourth period. Steve Kelly scored 19 for Mid-Prairie. for Williamsburg Lilith poured in 21 and Myer 18 as the team also won the sophomore game 59 to 46.
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Jan Skola
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Myer
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Dave Doehrman
GE Plans Clinton Job Corps Center for Girls
General Electric obtains authority to operate a Job Corps training center for 400 to 600 women at the old Clinton VA Domiciliary in Clinton Iowa. A contract is expected by March 1 with operations by June 20.GE will remodel the facility, reactivate two wings, and hire over 100 staff to run vocational training, with a two year renewal option.
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Honor Ruth Lee on her birthday
Keota February 16 Mrs Leonard Sonday hosted a Thursday afternoon coffee to honor Ruth Lee whose birthday falls on February 12 The gathering featured visiting and birthday cake ice cream and coffee Vernon Fleming has returned home from the University Hospital in Iowa City to Harper Gerald Peiffer son of Mr and Mrs Frank B Peiffer is hospitalized in Denver for observation and treatment Mr Clarence Russell is named the new warehouse manager for the feed division of the Ke-Wash company
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Leonard Sonday
Ruth Lee
Vernon Fleming
University Hospital
Iowa City
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Frank B. Peiffer
Colorado General Hospital
Denver
Colorado
Sophomore Cagers Win Southeast Six Title at Mt Pleasant
Washington sophomores defeated Mt. Pleasant 78 to 72 to claim the Southeast Six championship. The win, sealed by a tough battle and the Horn platoon system, left Washington atop the conference standings as they celebrated by lifting Coach Wally Horn from the court.
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Demons Hold Off Panthers 78 72 In Fouled Overtime Neck
Mt Pleasant and Washington battled through a 59 foul game with Washington taking a early 25 16 lead and Mt Pleasant closing the half trailing 42 41. Demons moved ahead 59 58 entering the final period and edged away late to 78 72 as three Panthers fouled out and Key players produced key scores including Minick Deck and Roberts.
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Hunter Roberts
Wilson Goodell
Hennigan Minick
Schooley Porter McCarthy
Levy Nardy Miller
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Zickafoose Potts Welcher Lamm
Kelly Stoner Porter
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