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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1966

Page

8

Sloan Doubtful Starter as Senior Bowl Roster Comes Together

Mobile Alabama weather improves as Steve Sloan recovers from rib injuries and weighs a pro decision. Weeb Ewbank and Mike Holovak announce North and South rosters featuring Tulsa stars Twilley and Anderson, plus players from Nebraska Missouri Purdue and others. Sloan’s unsigned status clouds his pro future amid speculation but expected offers reportedly under $500,000.

Mobile Ala UPI Alabama Steve Sloan Sloan Weeb Ewbank New York Jets Mike Holovak Boston Patriots Bill Anderson Howard Twilley Tulsa Ewbank Atlanta Falcons Oakland Raiders AFL

Loyola of Chicago trounces Marquette 87 65 in NCAA tilt

Loyola of Chicago defeated Marquette 87 to 65 as the Ramblers dropped from the top shooting spot, finishing 31 of 96 from the floor but grabbing 54 rebounds. Four players reached double figures in a balanced attack.

Loyola of Chicago Ramblers Marquette Syracuse Loyola Warriors North Carolina Wake Forest Tar Heels Temple Villanova Clarence Brookins Tommy Mattocks

Fugitives crush Chargers in league clash at YMCA

The Fugitives overwhelmed the Chargers 130 to 13 while the Jacksons beat the Warriors 68 to 39 in a Monday high school league doubleheader at the YMCA. The Fugitives remain undefeated with three straight wins, while Jacksons move to 2 and 1.

Fugitives Chargers Jacksons Warriors YMCA Moonshiners John Lechner Brian Britain Phil Lemke

YMCA to start two leagues Saturday basketball season

The Washington YMCA will begin two school league programs this Saturday January 8 with grade school and Junior High divisions. Entries close Friday January 7 at 5 30 p.m. Teams meet at the high school gym at 9 a.m. for rosters and schedules. Non members may enter with a 2 share. A skills clinic led by coach John Sproule and Demon varsity players is set for Saturday January 29. Junior High games start at 1 p.m. Lions vs Hawks and Rams vs Bears follow with Demon varsity coaches volunteering for nine Saturdays. Referees Chris Wilson Marty Chebuhar Doug Sanders. Scorekeeper Rusty Green.

Washington Ymca Jerry Ridley YMCA John Sproule Demon Washington Lions Hawks Rams Bears Jim Logan Frank Sanders Tim Trotman Dave Myers Chris Wilson Marty Chebuhar Doug Sanders Rusty Green

Peeples and Pervall Lead Hawkeyes Scoring Race

Iowa center George Peeples and guard Chris Pervall race for the scoring lead through nine games. Peeples 173 points on 66 field goals and 41 free throws, averaging 19.2. Pervall 170 on 67 field goals and 36 free throws, averaging 18.8. Gerry Jones 145 points, 16.1 avg. Olson shoots 27 of 47 and 29 of 37 for .784. Peeples 113 rebounds, Jones 103. Team 8-1 after 9 games, only loss 86-68 to Texas Western in El Paso.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI George Peeples Chris Pervall University of Iowa Peeples Pervall Gerry Jones Gary Olson Jones

Lane Leaders Highlight Women’s Bowling Standings

In the Women's Bowling Lane Leaders League Ainsworth Bank leads with 48 points followed by Minick Furniture 40, Roe Heating 37, Jack & Jill 32, and Washington Livestock 26. Wednesday results show McCleery-Cumming totaling 2614 in the top team score, with other strong showings from Carson 2488 and Minick 2471. High team series went to McCleery 2614 and Carson 2488 while team game honors went to McCleery 942 and Livestock 66. Individual standout include Lela Miller 607 in the series and 236 in a game, plus Pansy McGill 540 series and Helen Potter 209 game.

Ainsworth Bank Minick Furniture Roe Heating Jack & Jill McCleery-Cumming Tindal Farm Supply Washington Livestock Ainsworth MccCleery Tindal Roe Livestock Carson Minick McCleery Lela Miller Pansy McGill Helen Potter

Blackhawk cage tournament set

The Blackhawk Conference basketball tournaments run January 17 to 22 at Van Buren High School Keosauqua with girls opening Monday and boys following Tuesday. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for students. The boys feature Van Buren vs Pekin, Harmony vs Central, and Cardinal vs Waco on January 18 with West Burlington a first round bye. semi finals Thursday and finals Saturday. Girls pairings include West Burlington vs Cardinal, Central vs Waco, and Pekin vs Van Buren on January 17, with semi finals January 19 and finals January 22.

Blackhawk van Buren High School Keosauqua van Buren Pekin Harmony Central Carindal

Marion Avenue church annual meeting on January 19

Members of the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian church will hold their annual congregational meeting on Wednesday evening January 19 after a cooperative supper at 6 30 p m The meeting covers ecclesiastical and corporate affairs Election of the nominating committee reports from church boards Richard McCall president of the board of trustees will preside over the business session Dr Vernon Elgin will lead the worship service Arrangements for the fellowship are by Rex Ray and John Baird The entertainment for children will occur during the business portion

Marion Avenue Rex Ray John Baird

Boxers elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

Former light heavyweight champion Billy Conn among five boxing greats chosen for Boxing Hall of Fame. Conn, the Pittsburgh Kid, reigned 1939 to 1940 and was the lone modern era inductee. Others include old timers Johnny Conlon Young Corbett Owen Moran and fellow modern era pick Jake Kilrain, unanimous choice of pioneer class.

New York UPI Billy Conn Conn Pittsburgh Johnny Conlon Young Corbett Owen Moran Jake Kilrain John L. Sullivan Hall Hall of Fame Ring Magazine Joe Louis Louis Coulon Corbett Billy Rothwell Moran Nelson Kilrain

Bowling league scores and top performances listed

In the Corn King League event Farm Bureau, Farm Service, Northrup King and Mobil Oil compete with Geb and KC. Team series show Geb 2762 and Farm Service 2678. Team game results Geb 939 and Farm Service 917. Individual leaders include Al Lemke 540 and Crawford 539 in series. Custer 214 and Lutes 209 in games.

Farm Bureau Farm Service Geb Chevrolet Aaronae Northrup King Mobil Oil Sportshop Sellers Insurance Recorde Geb Farm Service Farm Bureau Sellers Sportship al Lemke Crawford Custer Lutes

Wheat growers can use options in 1966 program

Howard Lins, ASC County Committee chairman, outlines options for the 1966 voluntary wheat program in Iowa. Choices include planting on all allotment acres, diverting to conserve uses, overplanting up to 50 percent for storage, substituting wheat for oats, rye, or feed grains. Signup runs January 31 to April 1. details available at the ASC office.

Howard Lins Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC Asos County Iowa

Iowa elderly to receive Medicare Part B benefits

The State Board of Social Welfare approved a plan to allow Iowa old age assistance recipients under 65 and over to join Medicare Part B automatically. Starting July 1, 1966, the state will pay $3 monthly to cover physician services, home health visits, labs, X rays, prosthetics, ambulance under limits, and rental of equipment. About 42 percent already receive Social Security. they will be urged to enroll.

State Board of Social Welfare Iowa Medicare

Shakeup Demanded in Poverty Agency by GOP Plan

Two GOP congressmen Albert H. Quie and Charles E. Goodell urged a major reorganization of Sargent Shriver's antipoverty agency. They called it an effort to eliminate waste and scandal and warned the War on Poverty may not endure Viet Nam era fiscal pressures without drastic changes. The plan aims to save admin costs to fund Head Start, child care and community action without increasing overall spending.

Washington UPI Sargent Shriver Albert H. Quie Minn Charles E. Goodell N.Y Viet Nam House Education and Labor Committee

Quiet Goodell plan targets anti poverty funding shifts

The proposal would strip Shriver's Office of Economic Opportunity of most programs, leaving only politically sensitive community action initiatives. It would shift control over Job Corps, Neighborhood Youth Corps, and related training efforts.

Quiet Goodell Shriver’s Office of Economic Opportunity Job Corps

Programs Move to Labor and Welfare Departments

The plan shifts programs to the Labor Department with Head Start transferring to the Department of Health Education and Welfare. This realignment emphasizes centralized oversight of social welfare and early education initiatives.

Labor Department Department of Health, Education and Welfare

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