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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1962

Page

6

Davis County Stops Demons 48 to 44 in tough conference contest

Davis County Community High School in Bloomfield edged Washington Demons 48 to 44 as a full court press limited the hosts to 18 field goals while Davis County hit 19. Lonnie Wilson led the winners with 19 points, Phil Foster top scored for the Demons with 12.

Davis County Washington Demons Davis County Community High School Bloomfield Mustangs Phil Foster Lonnie Wilson Lippert PF Jones Kos Foster Ahrens McClure Stalder Shalla Marshall Talbot Hendricks Wuson Augspurger - Leppert Pearson

Sophomores Rally to Hand Bloomfield Defeat

Washington sophomores opened strong to lead Bloomfield Davis County by 22 to 9 at halftime, and despite a slow middle, held on for a 44 to 36 victory. Jim Wells scored 15 and Hunsaker 10 for the Demons while Harris led Bloomfield with 15.

Washington Davis County Bloomfield Demons Jim Wells Hunsaker Harris Flory Hunsaker Steele Wells Miller Wagner Tota FT Pfc Sample Harms Pickens Vandegriff Reppe Lyons Wilson Birchmeier Traschel Fulcher

Gilbert Mills Elected President of City Bowling Group

Gilbert Mills was elected president of the men s city bowling association Friday night as final plans for the opening of league play at Melody Lanes were completed.

Gilbert Mills Men’s City Bowling Association Melody Lanes

East West Squads Ready for U S Bowl Clash

The East and West college all star squads completed final drills ahead of Sunday's first U S Bowl in Washington. West coach Red Hickey and East coach Bill McPeak guided 23 players through rapid game plans in four days, with the East expected to showcase speed against the West's power.

Washington UPI Red Hickey San Francisco 49Ers Bill McPeak Washington Redskins Hickey McPeak

Goalby Leads LA Open Golf After First Round

Bob Goalby, former Illinois football star, shot 64 at Rancho Golf Club to take a three stroke lead in the Los Angeles Open. Four players tied for second at 67, including Sanders Jacobs Keller and Rodgers. Palmer and Player posted 73s, while Brewer carded 68 in the 1962 event.

Los Angeles UPI Bob Goalby Rancho Bob University of Illinois Goalby Doug Sanders Ojai Calif Tommy Jacobs Bermuda Dunes Bob Keller Elgin Fla Phil Rodgers la Jolla Gary Player Arnold Palmer Gay Brewer

Dietzel to Leave LSU for Army Move

LSU coach Paul Dietzel heads to West Point to start a new era with his three platoon system. Assistant Charles McClendon expected to succeed him, with Kentucky also courting McClendon. LSU vows no major changes as the program remains a power.

Dietzel LSU Army Baton Rouge UPI Paul Dietzel West Point Charles McClendon University of Kentucky McClendon Jim Corbett Louisiana State

Eagles Favored to Win In Pro Playoff Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles hold a slim 2 point edge over the Detroit Lions in the NFL Pro Playoff Bowl at the Orange Bowl. Sonny Jurgensen’s accurate passing leads the Eagles while Lions coach George Wilson promises new defensive moves to reverse last season’s 27 24 defeat.

MIAMI UPI Sonny Jurgensen Philadelphia Eagles Detroit Lions CBS Lions Lion George Wilson Jurgensen Eagles Bobby Walton

Fairfield Trojans overwhelm Mt. Pleasant in 67 42 win

Jim Watson scored 28 points as the Fairfield Trojans rout Mt. Pleasant 67 to 42 at Fairfield Friday night. Mt. Pleasant was led by Jerry Hawkins and Gary Devinger with 12 each.

Fairfield Trojans Mt. Pleasant Panthers Davis County Mustangs Washington Fort Madison Centerville Jim Watson Fairfield Trojans Mt. Pleasant

Bowling Meet Summary at Melody Lanes

Stewart Hardware wins team series 2862 over Melody Lanes 2827. Team game sees Stewart Hardware 988 to Melody Lanes 984. Curt Wells leads individuals with 630 series, Cal Lite 627. Cloyce Zieglow posts 268 in game, Cal Little 235.

Hardware Melody Lanes Stewart

Suspended Jail Term For Welfare Abuses

Des Moines mother Anna Jackson, 30, received a 90 day suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to obtaining aid to dependent children payments through fraudulent claims. She was on parole after investigators found she collected payments for a child not living with her for three years as part of a Polk County grand jury crackdown on child desertion and aid violations.

Des Moines UPI Anna Jackson Polk County

Wayland Bombers Dominate Wapello in 69–36 Victory

Wayland Bombers defeated Wapello 69 to 36 on Friday night after building a 31 to 6 halftime lead. Bradley Roth scored 27 points and Dan Reschly added 12 for the winners. Dan Gerst led Wapello with 10. Wayland also won the reserve game 40 to 23 with Jud Meyer leading Wayland reserves with 16 points.

Wayland Bombers Wapello Bradley Roth Dan Reschly Dan Gerst Jud Meyer Stoneman Campbell

Fresh French Troops Mobilized Over Algeria Crisis

The French government announced deployment of about 2,500 security troops to Algeria as violence escalates with 91 dead and 210 wounded in five days. Rightist threats and a planned Communist demonstration in Paris add to the tense crisis.

Algiers UPL Algeria France Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Paris Communist Party Red

New Device Aids Tracing Nuisance Phone Calls

General Dynamics engineers unveiled a device to trap harassing calls even if the caller stays on a few seconds. The system lets the owner lock in the caller with a button and triggers an alarm at the headquarters to identify the line used. It can be used even if the caller hangs up, and is already in service in some Midwestern areas.

New York UPI General Dynamics Telecommunication Engineers Rochester N.Y General Dynamics

The Nortons Return From California Holiday Trip

The Norton family traveled 5111 miles to visit Pa and Ma Norton and California relatives then returned home. Jeanne organized the trip and routines, the family enjoyed sightseeing, and they report returning to normal life with inventory at work nearly complete. They offer services with insured, prompt, courteous workmanship and provide contact numbers OL 3.2051 and OL 3.5148.

Here Ma Norton California

Parkview Residents Have Many Visitors

Parkview, January 3. Community residents hosted and visited across the week. Notable guests included Mrs. Willis Graber and family with a trainee from France, plus visits from Mrs. C. G. Widmer, Lena Rediger, Mrs. Freda Fryenberger, and several others. Sunday meals and devotions were shared with multiple families and guests from Indiana, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Texas.

Christmas Dinner Helpers and Church Service Recap

Mr and Mrs Sherm Umphrey appear among those who helped prepare and serve dinner the day before Christmas. Sunday morning Dennis Graber taught the Sunday School class and Glen Richards gave a message during worship hour, while Mr and Mrs Wesley Richards Dwain and Gloria Richards sang.

Mrs. Sherm Umphrey Dennis Graber Glen Richards Wesley Richards Dwain Gloria Richards

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