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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1965
Page
6
Mt. Pleasant defeats the Demons 59 to 49 in a conference game Friday night. Demons used a pressing defense to close the gap to 39 37 late in the third, but poor shooting and Mt. Pleasant zone defense blocked a comeback. Holden and Trotman sparked late efforts as the rally stalled and the Panthers pulled away.
Ten years ago today Mrs. Walter Doak will accompany her parents Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Willhoit of Batavia to Denver Colorado on Sunday to attend the American Royal Livestock Show.
Fort Madison defeated Fairfield 59 to 47 while Davis County edged Centerville 58 to 54 and Mt. Pleasant beat Washington 59 to 49 in Southeast Six play Friday night. Pat Azinger led Fort Madison with 18 points, Dan McGlothlin 15, Mike Jackson 14, Rusty Poynter 10. Bill Ulin 15 and Pete Bradley 14 paced Fairfield.
Wes Ellis, 33, from West Caldwell New Jersey, switched to cross handed putting after a long win drought. He led through the third round at the San Diego Open with 66 05 131 strokes, one ahead of Gene Littler who posted 62 70. Dudley Wysong 63 atop 23, Tony Lema 65 68, with Dolan Sifford Ford Holscher close behind. The Stardust CC spans 6725 yards with tough ground yet open greens. Cut required 143 or better. Defending champ Art Wall 71 70 141 10 off pace. Bill Casper 68 138 contending.
Mid Prairie sophomores suffered their first loss of the season, dropping a 62 to 90 decision to Wilton Junction. The visitors led 15 to 6 after the first quarter and 37 to 20 at halftime. Boice scored 11 and Walker 19 for Mid Prairie, while Behrens dropped 31 for Wilton Junction.
Crawfordsville defeated Peter Pan 75 to 67 with Steve Fletcher scoring 20 for Crawfordsville and Mike Berns 18 for Peter Pan. Taycees beat Hy-Vee 77 to 43 led by Joe McElhinney with 20 while Darwin Jones and Tom Jirsa had 12 each for Hy-Vee. Ainsworth won by forfeit.
Wilton Junction remains unbeaten after a 58 to 49 victory over Golden Hawks at Wellman Friday night. Wilton led 15 to 12 after one period and 27 to 20 at halftime as Mid-Prairie struggled to 28 percent shooting while Wilton hit 38 percent.
Mrs Henry Yoder reports bright sunny cold days after a week of drizzle and icy roads at Noble. Visitors include Otto Frey and Vernon, and Ray mond Coon of Ainsworth. Emma Roth and Edith hosted Sunday dinner for John Roth, Glen Slopfenstein, Sam Nebel, and Effie Leichty, siblings of the late Chris Roth. Mrs Roth recounts westward experiences before Christmas, including floods near Reno and misidentified Eureka area. Karen Roth lost control near Red Brick School, causing $900 damage but no injuries. Sharon Ogden recovered a lost billfold found by Fred Hixson. Ammo Penner and Lewis Gugel joined Eli Yoder for Sunday dinner. afternoon callers included Oscar Richard and Nick Yoder of Iowa City.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the House Foreign Affairs Committee behind closed doors that Africa's problems, especially the Congo, dominated a second briefing session. He declined to discuss details, following an initial session focused on the South Is crisis.
Washington High School sophomores suffered foul trouble at Mt. Pleasant Friday night as four starters sat out early in the second half. Brock and Harvey had four fouls by intermission, Chebuhar and Hutchcroft joined them as Myer stayed the lone starter. Demons drew 32 fouls and Panthers 17 infractions as both teams struggled at the line with 14 of 30 and 21 of 46 made respectively. Marty Chebuhar led Washington with 13, Welcher had 14, Scarff 12 for Mt. Pleasant.
Mr and Mrs Kenny Guy hosted a January 9 square dance at their rural Brighton home drawing fifteen couples. Guests included families from Brighton Wayland Mt Pleasant Noble Washington and Fremont with Bob McDonald guiding the calling duties.
Richland Commercial Club chose 1965 officers Chalmers Haskins as president Raymond Hadley as vice president and Richard Conklin as secretary treasurer. The group met at Richland Cafe for a dinner followed by the monthly business session discussing summer events and the club's holiday promotion.
Brighton January 11. The Past Chiefs Club met at K P Hall with poor attendance due to heavy fog. Hosts were Mrs Ira Saunders and Mrs C C Staggers. Mrs Mabel Dunbar led the business session and entertainment came from Mrs Howard Shaffer and Mrs Laton Schooley. Hostesses for the next meeting are Mrs Beatrice Tracy and Mrs Haz al Wikoff. The W S C S held an all day study session at the church from 11 to 12 led by Rev Woeste. Two books cited were Church Missions Among New Nations and United States Responsibility In Nations. Luncheon was by the Mary Circle for a good crowd. Mrs Keith Willis presided over the regular meeting. Mrs Ross Day led the hymn and Mrs Marion Dunbar gave the lesson. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Leo Dunbar's home with Mrs Wendell Frazer co-hostess. The group planned a bake sale for January 18 at Eddie Edwards Insurance. Mrs Earl Neal spoke on Legislation and Gracie Moore on National Security. The February meeting will be hosted by Mrs Leland Horton with Mrs Tony Meath as co-hostess. Des Moines visitors Mr Joe Middleton and his son Ray joined Mrs H W Helmich and Charles for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Jerry Peck of Washington are parents of a daughter born January 11 at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield.
Representatives of the quarterly Young Friends meeting met with Martha Neice to plan future events. A Youth Banquet is set for Feb 1 at 3:30 PM at Pleasant Plain Church for junior high through college. Rev. Wm Griggs of Rich mond will speak, with Mrs. Parcell directing the program and about 100 attendees expected. Reservations by Jan 24. The banquet is a cooperative effort among Rubio, Hopewell, Pleasant Jain, Fairfield, Woolson and Richland Friends Churches. Easter Breakfast planned for Apr 18 at Richland Church, with a basement project underway today. Center Club meets Wednesday with Mrs. Earnest Teeter, entertaining under Mrs. Howard Pepper and Mrs. Bill Clark. Friendly Circle Class to host a soup supper Friday at the church. Pekin Church Fellowship meets at Richland Cafe for dinner before the business meeting to discuss Easter Cantata. Mrs. Bill Clark of Packwood joins as vice-president. Mrs. Glen Braden of Minsburg as secretary. Rev. Robert D. Williams to lead the meeting.
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