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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1966

Page

8

Washington High Wrestlers Fall to Williamsburg in Local Meet

Washington High School wrestlers lost 25 to 19 to Williamsburg in the local gym. In the heavyweight class Tom Duensing of Washington led 4 to 0, but Dwight Gildemeister pinned him in the final period at 5.21, giving Williamsburg the match. The reserve team won 31 to 11 with notes of several decisive victories and near-misses across 95 to heavyweight weights.

Washington Williamsburg Tom Duensing Dwight Gildemeister Duensing Gildemeister

Pennel Fails At 17 Feet In Indoor Pole Vault

John Pennel, first outdoors 17 foot pole vaulter and world record hopeful indoors, clears 16 ft 5 in for a Millrose Games arena mark but misses 17 ft on all three tries. Roelants wins the two mile, Keino takes the Wanamaker mile as Picco tops the women's half mile.

New York UPI John Pennel Pennel Madison Square Garden Southern California Penner Garden Belgium Gaston Roelants Kiptchoge Keino Roelants Keino Police Academy UCLA Bob Day Willie Davenport Southern University Fordham Sam Perry Darel Newman

National League order to plan Milwaukee expansion eyed

Milwaukee judge orders tentative steps to include a Milwaukee franchise in the National League, with possible Braves relocation to 1966. Court warns Braves to prepare to play in Milwaukee if needed, while anti trust suit proceeds. League leaders meet in New York to address the dispute.

Milwaukee UPI National League New York Braves Atlanta Elmer W. Roller Wisconsin Roller Warren Giles

Texas Western extends unbeaten streak to 13 games

United Press International reports Texas Western Miners beat Arizona State 84-67 in Tempe, matching top mark with Kentucky at 13-0. Ken Gustafson led Wisconsin past Hardin Simmons 83-63. Arkansas defeated Mississippi State 69-61. Utah State topped LaSalle 109-97 as hubs dominated rebounding. J. D. McConnell paced Arkansas with 18 points. Dennis O'Brien scored 28 for Utah State. Hubie Marshall had 26 for LaSalle.

Arizona Texas Western Temple Arizona State Kentucky Wildcats Ken Gustafson Wisconsin Hardin Simmons Arkansas Mississippi State Utah State LaSalle Maroons Razorbacks J. D. McConnell Dennis O’brien Les Powell Explorers Aggies Hubie Marshall

Harold Sinclair leads Five Towners bowling high scores

In the Men's bowling Five Towners League Harold Sinclair rolled a 66 Wag's, Dutch Tonsorial Washington Mfg Mullens. High team series were Harold Sinclair 2532 Tonsorial 2524 and team game Wag's 894 Mullens 875. Individual series saw La Verne Geyer 572 John Richards 565 Don Boywer 565. Individual games featured Marlane Miller 212 LaVerne Geyer 210 and Don Allender 210.

Harold Sinclair Tonsorial Wag’s Mullens la Verne Geyer John Richards Don Boywer Marlane Miller LaVerne Geyer Don Allender

Beard leads Frisco tourney after opening round

Frank Beard, 28, Louisville, newly married, shot 66 at Harding Park to hold a one stroke lead in the Lucky International Golf Tournament. Arnold Palmer slipped to 73, tied for 64th, as 33 pros broke par in a hot first round. Lema withdrew with elbow trouble after a 76. Beard used a hot putting run, finishing with 27 putts.

San Francisco UPI Frank Beard Arnold Palmer Beard Louisville Harding Park Palmer Bill Casper Tony Lema Lema

Drake coach smiles as Drake rises with two double figure scorers

DES MOINES UPI Drake basketball coach Maurice John has reason to smile after the Bulldogs rebuilt from two straight Missouri Valley losses with upset wins over Bradley and Wichita State and a sweep of Iowa State 74 71. Harold Jeter posts 10.4 season points per game while Bob Netolicky leads with 17.3 points and 11.7 rebounds. Willie Davis averages 12.6 rebounds and 17.3 points, slightly trailing Netolicky in scoring and field goal percentage as Drake prepares to face North Texas this Saturday.

DES Moines UPI Drake Maurice John Bulldogs Drakes Bradley Wichita North Texas Iowa State John Harold Jeter Bob Netolicky Netolicky Eagles North Texas Willie Davis Davis

Corn King League Results and Rio Grande Flood Folklore

In Eagle Pass Texas two cities share the name as UPI reports events from a bowling league with Farm Service and Northrup King topping team scores. Individual leaders include Larry Marek and W Sojka while Crawford, Booth, and others post top games. The piece also notes rediscovered ruins of an earlier Eagle Pass settlement unearthed by last fall’s Rio Grande floods.

Farm Service Northrup King Sellers Larry Marek W. Sojka Crawford Dale Booth Eagle Pass Tex UPI

Parachutist Piantanida plans 23 mile high jump talk in Sioux Falls

New Jersey parachutist Nick Piantanida, aiming to beat Russians with a world record sky dive, spoke to the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce amid questions on height and speed. He recalls a 22,700 foot balloon burst over St Paul and plans a Friday 15,000 foot practice jump plus daily situps as preparations continue for the 23 mile flight. Weather will decide the Tuesday jump with a Monday go/no-go briefing at 8:30 p.m.

Sioux Falls S.D UPI New Jersey Nick Piantanida Pantanida Iowa Ed Yost Raven Industries Piantanida St. Paul St. Paul’s Pig’s Eye

Officers elected at Yoder Incorporated firm

Yoder Incorporated elected officers and directors with Dr Stan Aldinger named Administrative Vice President. Don Rich and Lloyd Cashman joined the Board of Directors, joining re-elected Gilbert Alliman James Rich Dean Meyers Lester D Yoder and Dr Aldinger. The company serves Iowa Illinois and Missouri with subsidiaries Yoder Feed MB Turkeys and Feed O Matic Systems.

Stan Aldinger Yoder Feeds Yoder Incorporated Lester D. Yoder Don Rich Lloyd Cashman Gilbert Alliman James Rich Dean Meyers Dr. Aldinger Yoder Feed Midwest Bred Mb) Turkeys Feed-O-Matic Systems Company Iowa Illinois Missouri

Bobcat Ceremony Welcomes Four Cubs In Pack 243

Cubmaster Harold Gilmore led the Bobcat ceremony at the VFW Hall with assistance from Gayle Burkum and Floyd Woods. Four Cubs—Jimmy Evans Robert Fitzgerald Randy Rotzinger and Norbert Koshatka—were admitted after a pinning that will be flipped once they perform a good deed. Randy Herbst received a Grand Howl as a farewell. Tom Sheetz earned the Lion badge. Webelos Wayne Brock introduced Drew McAvoy and Randy Carey. Lions Tom Sheetz Marvin Crim and Danny West were invited to Wednesday meetings. Scout Week events set February 7 13 include wearing uniforms to school and a church gathering February 13. A Cub display will appear in the Ben Franklin store window that week. The Blue and Gold Banquet is planned for February 22 at an unspecified location. Den VIII won the attendance award with 100 percent. Den IV led the opening pledge. Den VI performed a flag ceremony guided by Stanley Close. Pinewood Derby cars were tested for size and weight.

Harold Gilmore VFW Gayle Burkum Floyd Woods Jimmy Evans Robert Fitzgerald Randy Rotzinger Norbert Koshatka Randy Herbst Farwell Minnesota Tom Sheetz Webelos Wayne Brock Drew McAvoy Randy Carey Marvin Crim Danny West Christian Church Ben Franklin den VIII den IV den VI Stanley Close Cubs

Peace groups urge continued Viet Nam moratorium in Iowa City

In Iowa City three peace groups led by University of Iowa members circulated petitions urging a continued U S bombing moratorium over North Vietnam. Viet Nam Vigil Iowans for Peace in Viet Nam and A Committee of Concerned Citizens collected about 600 signatures and sent them to President Johnson. The petitions call for peaceful solutions and warn that re escalation could trigger a global conflict.

Iowa City Iowa United States Viet Nam University of Iowa Iowans For Peace Johnson

Weekend visits noted in Peoria and Kalona families

Mr and Mrs Miksch visited in Peoria with their son James Mikschs family. Mr and Mrs Vodicka went to Indianola with daughter Beth returning home. Local church leaders and guests include Carla Corpman and Carl Corpman. W C T U dinner attended by Waterhouse at Washington home. California Finance reports 14 percent in poverty 16 percent deprived 30 percent under both conditions.

Max Waterhouse Grace Hill Robert Miksch James Miksch Peoria Illinois Stanley Vodicka Indianola Beth Lawrence Misch Young Peoples Group Carl Corpman W.C.T.U Walter Duvall Washington Charles Corpman Debbie Kalona Sacramento Calif

Record High Truck Sales Bring Late Model On OK Lot

Our new truck sales are at a record high and as a result a side selection of late model trucks is available on our OK lot.

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