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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1962

Page

8

Passing Aces Ready For Senior Bowl

Ed Wilson of Arizona and Mike Cotten of Texas lead the 13th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile Alabama as 50 college players showcase pay-for-play football before an expected 37,000 crowd and NBC telecast. Cotten drives the Southerns with Weeb Ewbank guiding the squad while Tom Landry heads the Yankees North offense in a bid to reverse last year’s late defeat.

Mobile Ala UPI Ed Wilson Arizona Mike Cotten Texas Cotten Baltimore Colt Weeb Ewbank Gary Collins Maryland Dave Edwards Auburn Bill Miller Miami Southerners Ronnie Bull Taylor Earl Gros LSU Yankees Tom Landry Dallas Cowboys Norm Snead Landry Cowboys Wilson Larry Vargo Detroi Dave Viti Boston U Jim Dillard Oklahoma State Tom Larscheid Utah State Steve Simms Rutgers

Women’s Bowling Ainsworth and Teds Lead Team Scores

Ainsworth 3 2188 and 1 2066 plus 871. Wilson 1 2051 plus 135. Roe 3 2299. M and M 1 2284. Carson 3 2349 plus 15. Teds 3 2400. McCleery 1 2169 plus 9. Team series Teds 2400, Carson 2364. Team game Teds 822 and 844. Individual series Ferne Birney 527, Betty Porter 522. Individual game Evelyn Randall and Lillian Murphy 199.

Ainsworth Duncan Wilson Roe Carson Teds McCleery Ferne Birney Betty Porter Evelyn Randall Lillian Murphy

Bowling Results From Thursday League Night

Roe's Rollers beat Ball Bab ies 2-1 with 1769 head to 1776. Jean's topped the Polka Dots 3-0 as 1530 plus 18 handicap against 1427. Fourettes beat Slow Rollers 2-1 1519 to 1599 plus 21 handicap. Alley Cats defeated Inbetweeners 3-0 with 1689 over 1393 plus 36. High team scores: Babies 1776, Roe's 1769. Team game: Babies 638, Cats 631. Individual series: Helen Potter 498, Charlane Tanner 495. Individual game: Charlane Tanner 220, Helen Potter 213.

Roe’s Rollers Roe’s Jean's Jean Fourettes Alley Cats Cats Babies Roe Helen Potter Charlane Tanner Roe’'s Rollers

Big Ten Cagers To Open League Play

Big Ten basketball opens conference play with Ohio State aiming for a 16th straight league win at Northwestern. Michigan at Illinois, Michigan State at Indiana, Purdue at Minnesota, and Iowa at Wisconsin also on Saturday. Ohio State leads non conference play with a strong 10–0 start and Wisconsin’s 1912–13 record for consecutive wins stands as a benchmark.

Chicago UPI Ohio State Buckeyes Northwestern Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Illinois Michigan State Purdue Minnesota Iowa New York Big Ten

Bowling Meet Yields High Scores for Bank and Lance

Bank tops in team 2518 with a 901 game while W. Lance leads individual series at 588 and adds a 205 game. Brown and B. Miller post 562 series and McDole posts a 212 game.

Bank Brown W. Lance B. Miller P. McDole Browns Washington State Bank Legion Community Feed Washington Mfg Sinclair Sitters Mullens

Communists Hope for War Over New Guinea

In The Hague diplomatic circles report Indonesian Communists urge President Sukarno to strike at Dutch New Guinea. Generals and rival politicians oppose a war, fearing failure and chaos that could boost Communist power. Jakarta policy statements show confusion amid talks involving the Philippines as a possible third party.

the Hague UPI Indonesia Sukarno Abdul Haris Nasution New Guinea Jakarta Subandrio Holland Hague Philippines

Musial Signs 1962 Contract Says Last Year

Stan Musial signed his 1962 deal with the St. Louis Cardinals saying this could be his final season. He pledged to make it a real good year and noted he will be 42 this winter. Contract terms were not disclosed as he spoke at a morning news conference.

Stan Musial ST. Louis UPI St. Louis Cardinals Musial

What kind of fellow builds a good at home boat

Willard Crandall notes amateur boatbuilders can spend time freely while labor costs rise in factories. Key steps include securing good plans with clear instructions and complete materials lists, learning lofting to lay full size lines, and using patterns or blueprints that teach setup and failure concepts for a better, longer lasting boat.

Willard Crandall Sports Afield Magazine

Prairie Flower Holiday Events Highlight Community Yearend

Prairie Flower events featured a Christmas program by the church school with Rita Jones narrator and Sara Knupp solo. Families hosted gatherings and visitors including Maude Swartzendruber, Rev. Hawkins, and the Roberts, Rees, and Leet households during Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Marguerite Hering Prairie Flower Chancy Litwiller Francis Maude Swartzendruber Bloomington Illinois Prairie Flower Baptist Church Stanley Mouser Robert Jones Rita Jones Sara Knupp James Rossen Charles Hawkins John Winga Richard John Winga Jr Washington Evan M. Rees Columbus Junction Robert Roberts Berean Bible Arnold Leet Daryl Cave

On The Record New Cars and Truck Listings

Marvin W. Jones Chevrolet and Latta and Son Inc Ford truck appear in a vehicle listing. Melvin or Loretta Schneider Ford and Myr E Leavitt Rambler are noted alongside Plymouth and Oldsmobile models. Robert J. Mellecker Plymouth and Gary D Romoser Oldsmobile also referenced in the trucking context.

Marvin W. Jones Chevrolet Melvin Or Loretta Schneider Ford Myr E. Leavitt Rambler Latta and Son, Inc Ford Truck Robert J. Mellecker Plymouth Gary D. Romoser Oldsmobile

Record of Bargain Batters at Low Price Offer

A sales pitch notes Grant batteries available at 8.95 exchange, urging customers to beat the price. The message emphasizes the bargain and challenges competitors to match it.

Salt and Ashes Damage Floor Coverings in Winter

The article warns that salt ashes and sand used on icy sidewalks can discolor and damage carpets and rugs. It advises non skid rugs and weather strips, frequent vacuuming, annual spring cleaning, and careful waxing and polishing to minimize harm. It also notes the historical claim that George Washington won Virginia’s bare knuckles boxing championship in 1748.

Marilyn Thatcher Washington County Extension Home Economist Mount Vernon UPI George Washington United States Colony of Virginia

Keota Organ Dedication Set at Wesley Church

Keota to dedicate a Conn Artist organ with six speaker system at Wesley Methodist Church on Sunday January 7 at 2 30. William Mc Mains guest organist of Oska loosa will recital after the dedication, followed by fellowship hour and a holiday dinner at the Meath home.

Boyd Sanders Keota Wesley Methodist Church Keota William McMains Oskaloosa

Kenneth Pauls Welcome Daughter In Brighton

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Paul are the parents of a daughter born December 29 at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield. The notice notes family visits and local affiliations as well as a January 2 Eastern Stars installation.

Brighton Kenneth Paul Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Howard Jim Emry State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Lee Emry Jack Emry State University of Iowa Iowa City Dean Wittmer Julie L. H. McGuire Ames Harland Wittmer Maxwell Eastern Stars Masons

Kalona Youth Group Hosts New Year Party

Kalona January 2 The Junior Youth Fellowship of the United Christian and Baptist church held a New Years party Friday evening at the church. Julie Hartzler Claudia Shaver Jan Skola and Ronnie Thompson organized with Rev and Mrs William MacDermot as sponsors. Attendees included Susan Hartzler Gary Thompson Larry Southwick Randy Miller Dana Walker Don Viceroy Karen Pewitt Howard Pewitt Diane Ehrenfelt Connie Ehrenfelt Jim Lewis Beverly Kinsinger Sandra Plecker Mary Swartzendruber and John Houseal.

Eugene Way Kalona

RNA Election Held By Riverside Group

Riverside January 2 Rose bud Camp RNA held election of officers December 27 with 12 named officers including Oracle Dora Lukavsky and vice Oracle Joyce Wingler. Appointed Graces include Faith Hartley Courage Fern Dahnke and others. installation planned for January meeting.

Riverside Jan Rosebud Camp R. N. A Oracle Dora Lukavsky Joyce Wingler Jane Figgins Dolores Latta Kathy Pogge Aletha Wingler Marshall Joan Dutler Roseann Farr Inner Sentinel Frances Lund Outer Sentinel Dolores Gase Mary Lukovsky Graces Faith Doris Hartley

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