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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1963

Page

6

Panthers Rally Past Washington Demons for 68 53 Upset

Mt Pleasant Panthers upset the Washington Demons 68 53 in a South east Six game. Mt Pleasant built an early lead and controlled rebounds shutting down Washington’s offense to clip their share of first place. Demons shot only 22.2 percent first half and 32.3 after intermission while Mt Pleasant leaned on Hawkins Stalder and Millspaugh for scoring.

Washington Demons Panthers Mt. Pleasant Bob McClure Brian Owens Jerry Stalder Jerry Hawkins Dick Millspauch Panther Fort Madison Denby Coon Wash Stalder Young Hankins Millspaugh Galer McClure McCormick Owen Hawkins Teberg

Farmhouse Burned Down North of Washington

Ten years ago today a two story frame house on a farm owned by Mrs. Bessie Wead was destroyed by fire on Friday afternoon around three o'clock. The Cross family occupied the home and the loss was total.

Bessie Wead Washington Max Cross

Washington Evening Journal Rural Subscription Rates

Rural subscription rates listed for Washington Iowa edition with pricing by month and year. Rates include 2.50 for two months, 4.75 for four months, 10.00 per year, and 20.00 outside Iowa. carrier prices for Washington are 3.00 per week, 5.50 per month, and 10.00 per year.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Asa Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Weshington Evening Journal

Halas backs NFL probe of gambling in support of Rozelle

Chicago Bears owner George Halas, a founder of the NFL, publicly supported Commissioner Rozelle's handling of the league's gambling probe. Halas, in a Chicago call, said Rozelle is doing an excellent job and preferred to wait for the investigation's end before commenting further. Rozelle cautioned that timing on conclusions is unknown as players face possible action.

NEW York UPI George Halas Chicago Bears National Football League Pete Rozell Halas Chicago Rozelle NFL Detroit Lion Alex Karras Wayne Walker Walker Detroit News Karras Alex University of Iowa Lions

Demon Sophomores Fall to Mt Pleasant Panthers

Washingtons sophomore team lost 65 to 56 to theMt Pleasant Panthers after trailing early and falling behind in the third quarter. Tom Lowe led Washington with 26 points, mostly in the second half, while Norton added 13. Coghlan led Mt Pleasant with 20 points and Proctor scored 15.

Washington Cagers Mt. Pleasant Panthers Panthers Mt. Pleasant Tom Lowe Demons Norton Coghlan Proctor

Conference tightens as Mt Pleasant and Ft Madison lead

Mt Pleasant and Ft Madison sit atop the standings after Friday action. Mt Pleasant upset Washington 68-53 as Data County beat Centerville 62-47 and Ft Madison defeated Fairfield 72-65 to pull even with Washington in the race. Gary Hoskins scored 22 for Ft Madison while Fred Behner led all scorers with 23 for Davis County.

Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Washington Demons Fairfield Davis County Centerville St. Wiadison Fort Madison Trojans Bloodhounds Gary Hoskins Mike Philpott Fred Behner Terral Haas Big Reds Bloomfield Dale Hendricks Jerry Lippert Lon Wilson Sid Bradley Ron Boyer Bob McClure McClure Jerry Hawkins

Hill Leads Crosby Pro-Am After Two Rounds At Pebble Beach

Davey Hill holds a one stroke advantage at the midway point of the Bing Crosby National Pro-Amateur in Pebble Beach with a 137 after 36 holes. Billy Casper, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus are close behind at 138 to 140 as Charley Sifford posts a 147.

Pebble Beach Calif UPI Golfdam Davey Hill Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Palmer Jack Nicklaus Hill Charley Sifford Los Angeles Phil Rodgers George Bayer Julius Boros Boros Phil Harris John Raitt Duff Lawrence Dan Sykes James Garner

North Scott Routs Mid-Prairie 61 52 in Friday Showdown

North Scott dominated Mid-Prairie 61 to 52 after leading 13 11 after the first quarter and 34 24 at halftime. Don Johnson led North Scott with 17 points while Ken Kepler had 18 for Mid-Prairie and Kirk Bailey added 14 for the Golden Hawks. The game featured 45 fouls and North Scott collected 17 free throws. North Scott also won the sophomore game.

Wellman North Scott Mid - Prairie Golden Hawks Ken Kepler Kirk Bailey Hawks Don Johnson

Ainsworth Tigers Clinch 54-26 Win at Stockport

Ainsworth Tigers overpower Stockport 54-26 as Glenn Banks leads with 22 points and 71 rebounds, while Stockport’s Weber tops with 8. In girls action Stockport dominates 68-35. Lynn Alvine scores 19 for Ainsworth, Linda Tappan 16, Carter 45 for Stockport.

Ainsworth Tigers Stockport Glenn Banks Dave McFarland Mike Klopfenstein Weber Lynn Alvine Linda Tappan Carter Stockport Girls

Airman Widmer Sparks Naha Team Despite Tag The Pest

Airman Rex Widmer, a guard on the Naha Air Force base basketball squad, stars in the Pacific Inter-Service tournament at Okinawa. If Naha wins, the next round heads to California. Widmer, son of Lill Widmer of Deep River and a 1956 Winfield High School graduate, has spent three Christmases in Okinawa and hopes for a stateside trip.

Rex Widmer Naha Air Force Base Okinawa Naha California Widmer Lill Widmer Deep River Winfield High School Jed Edwards John Widmer Washington

Kiwanis Hear About Remodeling of Washington County Hospital

Dick Ross speaks at the Kiwanis dinner outlining the Washington County Hospital remodeling plan. He notes the 50 plus year old facility’s third floor overhaul and complete updates to major and minor surgery rooms nursery and OB section plus new air conditioning humidifying and emergency lighting installed at 45000. Ross cites 1962 totals of 1462 patients and 436 births with an average stay of six days and says the hospital has operated in the black for two years funded by patient fees and one mill county tax. Guests introduced include Brian Owen Dick Horak Steve Blume Ray Rollish and Ray Carter.

First County Hospital United States Ross Brian Owen Dick Horak Steve Blume Ray Rollish Ray Carter

Television Highlights and Schedule Preview

United Press International lists Monday TV highlights and schedule notes from NBC CBS ABC and Discovery 63. Programs include David Brinkley’s Journal on strip mining debates, soap opera star gatherings, a children’s science show, It’s a Man’s World with a riverboat cruise, The Lucy Show with Roscoe Karns, The Rifleman featuring a teen vengeance plot, and Ben Casey’s two part medical drama.

David Brinkley NBC Pennsylvania CBS Harry Reasoner Mary Fickett Discovery ABC Mr. Stott Lucy Roscoe Karns John Vivyan McCain Ben Casey Kim Stanley Gary Crosby Glenda Farrell

January deal for improvement in farm record keeping

County Extension Director Jim Frier advises farmers to start farm records this January to simplify next year’s income tax returns. Economist Everett Stoneberg notes records reveal a clear view of finances, highlight strengths and weaknesses, and aid tax and business planning.

Jim Frier Everett Stoneberg Iowa State University Frier Washington Stoneberg Washington County

How Private Citizens Can Help Fight the Reds

A call to support Radio Free Europe as a weapon in the Cold War. The service broadcasts daily news and commentary from Eastern Europe where 80,000,000 resist Red domination. Private contributions sustain broadcasts to Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Europe Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Bulgaria Romania Radio Free Europe

Cashway Lumber Ad Promises Discount Prices

A bold advertisement proclaims no sales to dealers due to stock limits while inviting general customers to buy at discount prices. It promises long payment terms if needed and emphasizes cashway lumber company availability.

Cashway Lumber CO

When Weather Disrupts Trades and Teen Drives Policy

In this report a heating crew describes winter strains as boilers and pipes freeze mid shift delaying jobs by days. The writer notes other trades are less affected and reflects on a 16 year old son’s frustrated attempt to obtain a driver's license due to slick streets and postponed tests.

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