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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1964

Page

8

Panthers defeat Demons in final regular season game

Washington Demons persevere with eight players as four suspended and one hurt, losing 62 61 to Mt. Pleasant Panthers. Sophomores Norton Trotman and Lowe start, joined by Holden and Mc Clure, with Flory replacing Lowe after foul trouble. Steele injures ankle could sit out district opener at Fairfield Monday 7 30 p m.

Hurst Steve Norton Tim Trotman Tom Lowe Dick Holden Bob McClure Roger Flory Lowe Steele Mike Steele Demons Washington McClure

Local Bowling Standings and High Scores in Five Towners League

Five Towners League results show Crawfordsville Legion 114 to Brown Finance 9 5M and Dutch Tonsorial 96 for team standings. High team series were Dutch 2640 and Mullen 2566 with Don & Harold 915 and Dutch 894 in team games. Individual leaders include Vernon White 609 and Jack Weik, plus Bob Wayman 212 in a noted driving layup. In a separate basketball recap Mt Pleasant edged Washington 62 61 after a tense final quarter as McClure Holden and Kerr led Washington with 18 10 and 1 point margins, while Mt Pleasant’s Wilson paced with 18.

Five Towners Crawfordsville Legion Brown Finance Mullens Don & Harold Sinclair Sitter Electricsy Washington Mfg Dutch Mullen Don & Harold Vernon White Jack Weik Fletcher Bob Wayman Derons Demons Panthers Trotman Washington McClure Holden Woepking Mt Pleasant Kerr Bob McClure Dick Holden Ich Steve Norton Bill Wilson Warren Woepking Pat Coghlan

Martha Whittaker Earns Honor Roll At Marycrest College

Ten years ago today Martha Whittaker daughter of Mr and Mrs M L Whittaker of Washington achieved honor roll distinction for the first semester at Marycrest College Davenport She is a junior majoring in medical technology and a member of the choral club and the semi the Young

Martha Whittaker M. L. Whittaker Washington Marycrest College Davenport Miss Whittaker

Demon sophomores edge Mt Pleasant in close game

Washington sophomores held on to beat Mt Pleasant 61 to 58 on the Washington court Friday night. Frank Sanders scored 21 for the Demons, with Al Brock 14 and Jim Logan 12, while Bob Bower-Welcher 14 and Deck 13 led the Panthers.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Washington Court Frank Sanders Demons al Brock Jim Logan Bob Bower Welcher Panthers Deck Campbell Roth Logan Brock Bower al Sanders Bordwell Mt. Pleant Mertens Williams Welcher Kinney

Snead Opens Lead in Senior Golf Championship

Sam Snead holds a nine under par 136 total after 36 holes at Palm Beach Gardens as the PGA Seniors Championship centers on the 6600 yard east course. He leads Leland Gibson by three strokes, with Bud Williamson and Paul Runyan close behind, while heavyweights Turnesa Ghezzi Moyer trail at 143.

Palm Beach Gardens UPI Sam Snead England Snead Leland Duke) Gibson Kansas City Gibson Bud Williamson Lincoln Neb Paul Runyan Dick Shoemaker Cleveland Walt Kozak Convent N. J

Wrestling Clinic Opens for Washington Junior High Boys

All junior high age boys in Washington are invited to participate in a wrestling clinic at the Washington Junior High building for two weeks. Seventh through ninth graders will learn rules and fundamentals, have fun with the sport, and improve skills. Don Lawless and Al Kinzler will direct the sessions starting Tuesday after school.

Washington Don Lawless al Kinzler

Headliners 4 H Club Demonstrates Color Theory

Members of the Headliners 4 H Club met with Nancy Mattes Monday night Karen Westermark spoke on the Theory of Color. Demonstrations were given by Margaret Larsen Using Colors Together Diana Miller Mixing Colors For Craft. The girls each made a color chart.

Nancy Mattes Karen Westermark Margaret Larsen Diana Miller

Women’s bowling journey to open city tournament

Washington’s Bowling Association members open their city tournament this evening with play continuing Feb 23 29 and March at Columbus Bowl Lanes Columbus Junction Forty teams 59 doubles sets and 18 singles entered The first event starts at 6 30 p m tonight with 10 teams taking to the lanes.

Washington Women’s Bowling Association Columbus Bowl Columbus Junction

Fort Madison tops Fairfield to clinch South East Six Crown

Fort Madison dominated Fairfield 80 to 69 on home floor securing the Southeast Six title with ten straight wins. Key scorers were Hellige 22 Lane 17 Keller 12 Anderson 12 and Heifner 11 for Fort Madison while Rich Creek 18 Campbell 17 and Behner 13 led Fairfield. Mount Pleasant beat Washington 62 61 to tie for fourth. Centerville beat Davis County 72 55 as Wilson led Davis County with 26. Final standings list Fort Madison 100 Fairfield 58 Centerville 58 Mount Pleasant Ss Washington Davis County ft.

Fort Madison Fairfield Hellige Lane Keller Anderson Heifner Rich Creek Mike Campbell Fred Behner Mt. Pleasant Washington Centerville Davis County Wilson Robertson Matthews Binton Thomas Graves Mount Pleasant

Cassius Clay Keeps Talking Big Ahead of Liston Fight

Cassius Clay continues his talk despite sparring four rounds in Miami Beach as he prepares for the heavyweight title bout with Sonny Liston. Clay predicts victory, declares he will shock the world Tuesday night, and contemplates a public vote to choose his next challenger. Former champion Joe Louis attends, noting Clay’s perceived lack of finesse and warning Liston could prevail if Clay keeps retreating from punches.

Miami Beach Fla UPI Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Louisville Lip Miami Beach Auditorium Convention Hall Clay Odessa Louisville Cassius Marcellus Say Sr Louis Liston

Bowling Standings and Scores for Swift Feed and Fareway Stores

Team results show Fareway 1813 and General Life 1718 in a tight standings race. Individual leaders include Kay Custer with 493 in series and 182 in a game, Sharron Lutes 476, Jean Hall 83, with notable per-game tallies across Swift Feed Hy-Vee and Credit Bureau entries.

Swift Feed Fareway General Life Credit Bureau Uy Hy - Vee Randys Advance Ross Swift Credit Bureau Coast Kay Custer Sharron Lutes Jean Hall

American boycott clash over Cuba policy and trade

The piece argues that U S citizens may boycott British firms selling buses to Fidel Castro while opposing boycotts on Polish ham and wheat shipments to the Soviet Union. It notes State Department ambiguity, union actions, and Sir Alec Douglas-Home remarks, suggesting mixed signals on policy and public sentiment toward Castro. It highlights tensions between allied trade and anti Castro pressure.

Dean Rusk Fidel Castro U. S Soviet Union U.S Soviet ‘Union State Department Secretary of State Rusk Nikita Khrushchev NATO Cuba Khrushchev Alec Douglas - Home Washington Johnson White House Sir Alec U.K Castro

Bombers honored at farewell in Keota

Mr and Mrs Howard Bomber of Tal seyrand were honored at a farewell party in the Rubio Community building with 125 neighbors. They are moving to the Clear Creek area. Gifts included an electric skillet. Also noted: Irene Greiner and son Larry returned from Aurora Illinois. Betty Jean Greiner Frink.

Bomber Clear Creek Irene Greiner Larry Nate Frink Cedar Rapids Aurora Ilinois Herbert Greiner Frink Betty Jean Greiner Lavernon Weaver Denise Ronnie Ottumwa John E. Henry C.D. Kirkpatrick Mabel Fagen Donald Fagen Des Moines Poole

Vocational Agriculture Students Eligible for FFA

Vocational agriculture students in high school may join the Future Farmers of America, a non profit youth organization. Activities include a food stand at the county fair, a corn harvest safety campaign, a lawn around the junior high addition, a John Deere plant tour, livestock exhibits, and a district leadership school. The Washington FFA Chapter plans its 17th Annual Parent-Son Banquet for February 20.

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