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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1962

Page

6

Demons Fall to Centerville 55 44 in Southeast Six Clash

Washington Demons drop a 55 to 44 decision at Centerville as shooting woes and a stifling defense hindered scoring. Big Reds’ Jerry McCloud led with 16 points while Don Graves and Dick Shepard aided the attack. Washington sinks to 4-4 in conference play as Brian Owen returns briefly with a point.

Washington Centerville Big Reds Demons Bloomfield Tom English Big Red Jerry McCloud Don Graves Dick Shepard Frank Kos Steve Talbot Phil Ahrens Bob McClure Brian Owen

Demon Sophomores Top Centerville In Friday Night Bout

Coach John Sproule's sophomores defeated Centerville underclassmen 46 to 34 at Centerville Friday night. Washington's Jim Wells scored 11 points as the visitors built a 10 to 3 first quarter lead and led 21 to 16 at halftime. The Demon sophs extended their edge to 21 to 24 late in the game.

John Sproule Centerville Washington Sophs Jim Well Big Reds

Sergeant Paul E Goodwin Leaves for Reassignment

Ten years ago today Sergeant Paul E Goodwin departed for Ft. Sheridan Illinois on New Year’s Day to await reassignment after completing a year of service in Korea. He valued a home holiday after wartime duty.

Paul E. Goodwin Ft. Sheridan Sgt Goodwin Korea

Morning Sun Edges Wayland Bombers 46 to 39

Morning Sun defeated the Wayland Bombers 46 to 39 Friday night to snap a league losing streak. The winners led 29 to 21 at halftime. Brad Roth scored 15 for Wayland, while Larry Charles 16 and Dale Crow 15 led Morning Sun. Wayland reserves won the opening game 25 to 19 with Jud Meyer 9 and Larry Henss 8.

Wayland Morning Sun Wayland Bombers Bombers Brad Roth Charles Roth Larry Charles Dale Crow Jud Meyer Larry Henss Joe Kauffman

Mixed Bowling Zig Pots Win On Strong Team Score

Zig Pots lead with 221 in team series totaling 221 and 699 team game as Nuggets and other teams post high marks. Cloyce Zieglowsky tops individuals with 693 in series and 237 in a game while Gertrude Murphy adds 518 and Jean Chapman 203 in separate games.

Zig Pots Cloyce Zieglowsky Gertrude Murphy Jean Chapman

Three Now Tied For Southeast 6 Lead

Fairfield Centerville and Fort Madison share the SEC lead with 3 1 records after Friday games. Fairfield beat Bloomfield 78 57 while Fort Madison won 56 52 in overtime at Mt Pleasant and Centerville defeated Washington 55 44.

Fairfield Centerville Fort Madison Bloomfield Mt. Pleasant Washington Trojans Bloomfield Mustangs Jim Watson Bob Cooksey Dave Hendrickson Gene Rouze Garry Devinger Gary Hoskins Mike Philpot Philpot Hoskins Jerry Hawkins

Mid-Prairie Drops Heartbreaker After Second-Half Collapse

Cedar Rapids Prairie edges Mid-Prairie 55 52 after overcoming a 28 19 halftime deficit. Terry Te Bockhorst scored 13 and Ron Eichberger 12 for the Golden Hawks, who led 17 10 after one period and 37 36 late in the game. In the junior game Prairie's Schulte poured in 29 of his team's 33 points as Mid-Prairie's Kirk Bailey led the visitors.

Wellman Golden Hawks Mid-Praire Prairie Cedar Rapids Terry Te- Bockhorst Ron Eichenberger Mid-Prairie Hawks Schulte

Louisiana Star Leads Kentucky In SEC clash

Kentucky top LSU in Lexington 84-63 as Cot ton Nash scores 26 points to pace the Wildcats. LSU, led by Bayou Bengals, falls to 12-1 after a tough conference loss. Other national results include Washington's 85-67 upset of USC and Wake Forest 71-66 over St Francis (Loretto).

Dick Joyce United Press International Paul Dietzel Louisiana State Cotton Nash Kentucky Wildcat Alex Groza Cliff Hagan Johnny Cox Nash Lake Charles LSU Cliff Barker Dietzel West Point Carroll Burchett Larry Parsifal Wildcats University of Washington Southern California Seattle Wash Bill Hanson Trojans Johnstown Len Chappell Portage Wake Forest St. Francis Loretto Chappell Frankies Deacons Ed Winters Pepperdine Santa Clara Arkansas Texas Christian Harvard Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Penn Brown Yale Princeton Texas A&m Southern Methodist Oregon State Gonzaga Ohio State Mississippi State Buckeyes Michigan Bulldogs Vanderbilt

Ainsworth Girls Triumph as Boys Fall in Close Duel

In Sperry Friday night the Ainsworth girls defeated Sperry 50 to 42 as Kathy Allender led with 19 points and Lynn Alvine added 13. The Ainsworth boys lost 57 to 55 after a tight second half, with Glen Banks scoring 26 and Gene Alvine 10 for Ainsworth while Berg Enstock poured 21 and Heckenberg 18 for Sperry.

Ainsworth Sperry Ainsworth Girls Ainsworth Boys Glen Banks Gene Alvine Bergenstock Heckenberg Kathy Allender Lynn Alvine Patricia Lowe Beckman

Cold Midwest Threatens More Snow as Freeze Ravages South

The Midwest faces another cold snap while Texas Rio Grande Valley crops suffer after three sub freezing nights. Florida growers guard crops as temperatures plunge. At least 207 people die in the nationwide cold spell, including deaths in Virginia, Wisconsin, Alabama, and Texas.

United Press International Midwest Texas Rio Grande Valley Florida New England Rockies US Weather Bureau Kansas Nebraska Iowa Virginia Fox River Appleton Wis West Blocton Ala

Seven Die In Texas Collision In Groom Panhandle

A station wagon crashed into a large parked truck near Groom Texas killing seven people instantly. Four adults and three children died. two others were critically injured. Driver identified as Clayton Aldridge 21 of Kennett Missouri. Victims not yet identified. hospital patient is a woman and a two year old child.

Groom Tex UPI Jack Morton Clayton Aldridge Kennett Texas Panhandle Amarillo

Five Children Die As Canadian Fire Claims Dempsey Family

A two story Moncton home blaze early Friday killed five children aged 4 months to 15 years, children of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dempsey. Six other Dempsey children escaped by leaping from second story windows as police investigated the deadly fire.

Moncton, N.B UPI Fred Dempsey Dempsey

Fears of Civil War Rise as Algerian Turmoil Intensifies

In Algiers and across Algeria, fears of a civil war grow after coded OAS messages and mounting violence. The day brings 27 dead and 28 injured, lifting yearly totals to 194 killed and 396 wounded. French troops move into key cities as observers warn of potential putsch or clashes.

Algiers Algeria UPI Secret Army Organization OAS France Oran Mohammed Ben Ahmed Friday Ahmed National Liberation Front FLN

Four in Family Charged by Jury in Huge Embezzlement

Four members of the Chilla family face federal indictments for embezzling about $1 million from Liberty Savings and Loan Association in Whiting. Joseph J. Chilla, 53, board chair, Benedict Chilla, 45, secretary treasurer, and sisters Clara Grekovich and Helen Yanich were charged with embezzlement and misapplication of funds. Benedict allegedly falsified monthly board reports. Joseph allegedly misapplied loans totaling thousands.

Hammond, Ind UPI Whiting Savings and Loan Company Joseph J. Chilla Liberty Savings and Loan Association Benedict Treaurer Clara Grekovich Helen Yanich Chilla Brothers Joseph

The Old Days and Modern Heating Troubles

A plumbing and heating dealer reflects on long cold snaps and rising demand during winter. He recalls pre modern comforts, notes enduring weather-induced calls, and touts prompt insured service with minimal crew. Dial OL 32051 or OL 35148 for help.

VEW Auxiliary in Riverside Meeting

VFW Auxiliary met in Riverside with twelve members present though district president Mrs. Billie Turley could not attend due to road conditions. Plans were made for a bingo party at the Iowa City VA Hospital, and members enjoyed games and refreshments.

Riverside VFW Billie Turley Mt. Pleasant Iowa City V.A. Hospital Cora Waldschmidt Florence Hamilton Dolores Dinnell Charles Skubal Lori Swenka Ida Skubal Kristie Patrick Schloss John F. Young Mt. Vernon Roger Schloss Barry Schloss Young Otto Novy Jim Luckey Newton Carl Luckey Marilla Luckey Cedar Rapids

Entertains at All Day Quilting in Kalona

Mrs. Mary TeBockhorst hosted an all day quilting gathering at her Kalona home Tuesday. Attendees from the area included Mrs. Walter Lehman Mrs. Della Downs Clara TeBockhorst Mrs. Letitia Kron Mrs. Richard TeBockhorst Mrs. Wilbur Pribyl Mrs. Joe Allen Mrs. Joe TeBockhorst and Mrs. Ed Conner of Washington. Dean Kron’s birthday was celebrated during supper with JoAnn Judy John Allen Diane Janet and Jerry among the guests.

Eugene Way Kalona Mary TeBockhorst Walter Lehman Della Downs Clara TeBockhorst Letitia Kron Richard TeBockhorst Wilbur Pribyl Joe Allen Joe TeBockhorst Ed Conner Washington Dean Kron JoAnn Judy John Allen Diane Janet Jerry

Keota OES Chapter Elects Officers at Meeting

Keota Iowa January 10 The Keota Order of Eastern Star chapter elected officers at Tuesday night’s session. Ruth Walker was named worthy matron Keith Jones worthy patron Virginia Henderson associate matron Otis Jones associate patron Genevieve White secretary Verla Walter treasurer Lydia Fleming conductress Helen McFadden associate conductress A joint installation is planned for 7 30 p m January 26 Worthy matron Verla Walter presided Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Ralph Herr.

KEOTA Keota Order of Eastern Star Ruth Walker Keith Jones Virginia Henderson Otis Jones Genevieve White Verla Walter Lydia Fleming Helen McFadden Ralph Herr

TV Listings Highlight Local Saturday Night Lineup

TV schedules show varied programming across stations VOC-6-SAT WHBY-4-sSAT KCRG-9-SAT with cartoons, sports, dramas, and talk shows. Notable items include Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, The Ed Sullivan Show, News, Weather, Sports, and late-night movies, reflecting a broad regional lineup.

Anne'd Wells Fargo Perry Mason News Investigators Late Show

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