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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

7

Turmoil of the times topic at AINSWORTH church study

The July meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth drew seventeen members. Olive Miksch opened with a Bible reading, and Mrs. Richard Stephens led devotions from the Upper Room. A thought provoking program on turmoil of our times followed, with discussion interspersed.

Ainsworth Women’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Olive Miksch Richard Stephens Lone Tree

Riverside project braces shelter in park progress

Riverside residents report progress on a new shelter at the American Legion grounds park with a cement floor poured and painted walls. Chamber of Commerce volunteers worked nightly, hauling sand and setting forms while moveable play equipment was transferred from the old site.

American Legion Chamber of Commerce

Boros Wins PGA as Palmer Falters in San Antonio

Julius Boros, 48, outlasted younger challengers at Pecan Valley to win the PGA Championship with a 72-hole 281, the oldest winner yet, after closing with a 69. Arnold Palmer missed key birdie chances and finished tied for second with Bob Charles and others. Boros credited a birdie on the 16th with taking the lead as Charles and Fleckman bogeyed.

San Antonio Tex UPI Julius Boros Julie Boros Hungary Pecan Valley Country Club Arnold Palmer Palmer Bob Charles Arnie Charles North Carolina Fleckman George Archer PGA Beard Billy Casper

Couples tournament crowns Waterloo pair in golf action

Mr. and Mrs. Ev Scheppele of Waterloo won the Southeast Iowa 2-ball golf tournament at Washington Golf and Country Club with a five over par 75. Second went to Mr. and Mrs. James Lloyd of Washington with 79. Cedar Rapids couples claimed third to fifth in the championship flight. The event drew 116 couples and used ball spotters for safety.

Ev Scheppele Waterloo Iowa Washington Golf and Country Club Washington James Lloyd Scheppeles Lloyds Cedar Rapids Tom Merryman Jim Keher Bill Linn Linda Rice D. Moxley D. Harrington Charles Hayes L. Cashman Iowa City H. Peterson

Plan Changes Seek Accurate Farm Census

The 1969 agricultural census will begin in January 1970 with a revised emphasis on commercial farms. It defines farms by two tests and highlights reporting on farms with sales of $2,500 or more, while noting the existing 1959 1964 standard. The plan aims to better reflect farms supplying most of the nation's food and fiber.

Washington UPI Census Bureau Bureau Agriculture Department U.S

Bikes stolen near Washington YMCA prompt police alert

Two bicycles were reported stolen from parking areas near the Washington YMCA. Thomas C. Gray of Washington was charged by sheriff's officers with illegal possession of beer. Leonard Dean Slagle of Wellman was charged by Kalona marshal with possession of beer and carrying a concealed weapon.

Washington Ymca Thomas C. Gray Washington Leonard Dean Slagle Wellman Kalona

Braves beat Giants 17-2 to finish league undefeated

Braves stay perfect at 17-0 in city National Little League with a 17 to 2 win over the Giants. Craig Paul earned the win with 10 strikeouts and two walks. Jim Edwards took the loss after allowing seven hits as the Braves wrap the season with six straight victories. Box score details follow.

Braves Giants Craig Paul Jim Edwards Tony Earll Robin Hampsher Kevin Crawfod Don Hesseltin Greg Fennelf Kirk Schmidt Randy Russell Pat Hotle John McCarthy Mike Young Brent Kelly Mike Woods Rusty Tschantz Mike Vandenburg Scott Heisdorfer

Fined in Muscatine Court for Vehicle Control

Thomas M. Durst of Muscatine paid a $10 fine for failure to have his vehicle under control at the court of Glenn Holden, justice of the peace this morning. Donald Lewis Stapp of Columbus Junction paid a $10 fine for speeding.

Thomas M. Durst Muscatine Glenn Holden

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