Weekend Big Eight clashes loom for Drake and Iowa
Iowa and Drake face crucial conference tests in a weekend that could define their seasons. Iowa hosts undefeated Michigan State after a 1-2 start, while Drake meets Wichita State in Des Moines as both seek to stay alive in their titles races. Oklahoma State visits Iowa State in Ames, with OSU fighting to end an eight-game winless streak and ISU aiming to avoid sliding from the first division.
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Drake
Ames
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Waco Teams Reach Tournament Finals in Blackhawk Clash
OLDS Waco's Warriors beat West Burlington 63 to 52 to advance to the Blackhawk conference finals at Van Buren gym in Keosauqua. Terry Farmer led with 18 points, Lyle Hanson 13, Ron Spangler 9 as Central of Argyle awaits in the final. The Waco girls meet Pekin Friday in the girls final.
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Blackhawk
van Buren
Keosauqua
Terry Farmer
Lyle Hanson
Ron Spangler
Terry Ball
Central
Argyle
Central Court
Pekin
Poetry Association plans Iowa contest 1966 entries invited
The Iowa Poetry Association invites all Iowa residents to enter its 1966 poetry-writing contest with a closing date of February 15. Submit one to five original unpublished poems, preferably 20 lines or less, to relevant chairmen including Ruth DeLong Peterson for adults and Mildred Bensmiller for college students, with names and addresses on each sheet.
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Iowa Poetry Association
Iowa
Ruth DeLong Peterson
New London
Mildred Bensmiller
Weselyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Onella Fisher
West Chester
Knapp Elected President of the Washington Fortnightly Club
Ten years ago Mrs. Clayde Knapp was elected president during a general meeting of all departments held Thursday afternoon. Gerald Howell of Crawfordsville gave the program highlight with an address about his India trip under the International Farm Youth Exchange program.
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Washington
Gerald Howell
Crawfordsville
India
International Farm Youth Exchange
Women's Bowling Tournament Set for Weekends
The Washington Woman's Bowling Association city tournament begins this week at Columbus Bowl Lanes in Columbus Junction. Team events start at 6:20 p.m. Saturdays with doubles and singles after. Sundays schedule starts at 1:15 p.m. with the same events through January 22 23 and January 29 30.
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Eighth graders fall to Fairfield in close 34 30 loss
Washington eighth graders dropped a 34 to 30 decision at Fairfield. Terry Miller scored 10 and Jim Zieglowsky 8 as the Demons led most of the game before Fairfield pulled away with late free throws. Rinsburger led Fairfield with 10 points. The B game lost 33 30. Washington heads to Muscatine West next Tuesday afternoon.
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Geiberger Leads Crosby Golf At Pebble Beach
Allen Geiberger shot a three under par 68 to lead after the opening round of the Bing Crosby tournament at Pebble Beach. Arnold Palmer and Tony Lema were two strokes back at 70, with several pros including Chris Blocker Rex Baxter Jr and Don Massen among a 70s group. Jack Nicklaus carded 73 amid a rough round, while Bruce Crampton sat in a 12 way tie at 72.
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Viet Cong Attack Repulsed By Korean Marines Near Tuy Hoa
A force of 400 Viet Cong in black pajamas attacked a South Korean Blue Dragon marine platoon near Tuy Hoa at 1:40 a.m. They overran positions but Korean forces counterattacked for two hours, killing 46. Other clashes involving Americans and allies followed as cease fire rules varied by side.
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Louisa County Supervisors name 1966 chair and members
Frank M. Baird of Columbus Junction was elected chair man of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors for 1966. Other members named are Lyle E. Duncan of Cotter and Guy Jamieson of Wapello. The board also re hired Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Davis as stewards of the Louisa County Home for the coming year.
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Frank M. Baird
Columbus Junction
Louisa County Board of Supervisors
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Cotter
Guy Jamieson
Wapello
Waldo Davis
Louisa County
Junior bowling high scores and league standings
Melody Lanes leads with 21 percent, Swanson Grocery 192, I D Russell 19, Roe Heating 18, Mills Market 16, Sherman-Evelen 14. High team series Melody Lanes 2000, Roe 2009. Team games Roe 762 and 720. Individual series Phil Lemke 497, Craig Miller 490. Individual games Terry Cox 203, Phil Lemke 174.
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Roe
Phil Lemke
Craig Miller
Terry Cox
British drivers threaten Monte Carlo rally exit after disqualification
British entrants denounce the ruling that expelled 10 cars from top placings in the Monte Carlo rally. Finnish pair Toivonen and Mainder won in a Citroen DS 21 after the full British podium was disqualified for lighting system violations. UK team officials warned they may never return, with BMC’s Turner calling it the last time bringing cars to France.
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Finland
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B.M.C
Stuart Turner
France
Five Towners League Bowling Scores and Leaders
In the Five Towners League the team Wag's tops the team game with 915 while Community Feed posts 895. Individual leaders include Jim Allgood with a 612 series and 215 and 214 games, and Don Taylor with a 577 series and 213 game. Other teams mentioned include Dutch and Washington Mfg with 2535 and 2h Cokes on 52.
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Eng Mullens
Washington Mfg
Brown Finance Home Lumber & Feed
Wag’s
Jim Allgood
Don Taylor
Friday Advertisements Emphasize Winter Car Care
The note urges drivers to visit for a quick check of anti freeze and to fuel with fast-starting Super Shell. It frames the precaution as protecting against winter troubles and promotes professional checks at the service station.
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