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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1962

Page

6

Wills Steals Lead as Dodgers Top Colts in 13 Innings

Dodgers move to first place after Maury Wills steals second and third on a leadoff walk and scores on a Willie Davis sac fly in a 13 inning 4 3 victory over the Houston Colts. Larry Sherry gains his fourth win as Los Angeles edges ahead of the Giants. The night also features Yankees shutout of Orioles and other NL and AL results.

Thomases Dodgers Houston Colts Wills Ty Cobb Don McMahon Colts Willie Davis San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Larry Sherry Sherry New York Yankees Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Yankee Jim Coates Whitey Ford Bobby Richardson Hoyt Wilhelm Mets Jay Hook Casey Stengel Cubs Ron Santo Cal Koonce

Snead Extends Thunderbird Lead in New Jersey

Sam Snead shot a six under par 66 to build a 36 hole total of 136 and lead the Thunderbird Golf Classic by two strokes over Gene Littler and Dave Marr. Arnold Palmer struggled and U.S. Open champion Littler pressed as Snead warned he remains the player to beat for the $25,000 top prize. Palmer blamed a worsening cold for missed putts while Littler, Marr, and Earl Palmer kept pace.

Clifton N.J UPI Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Sam Gene Littler Dave Marr Earl Stewart Palmer Snead Littler Rancho Bernardo Calif Marr Sun City Ariz Stewart Palmer Oakmont

Major Leagues Standings and Weekend Schedule

United Press International reports the American League standings with New York leading at 30 19 and Minnesota 32 23, plus a Friday results recap of Cleveland Boston Detroit Washington Minnesota Chicago and Los Angeles results. Saturday pitchers list includes Baltimore New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Detroit and Washington matchups. Sundays schedule features 12 games across the league with multiple derbies and doubleheaders noted.

United Press International American League W. L. Pet New York Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Boston Washington Los Ang Kan Barber Sheldon Ramos Schwall Wynn Donahue Wyatt Chance Spring Aguirre Cheney Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis San Francisco House Inn Moorhead Buhl Hamilton Purkey Pittsburgh Milwaukee Law McBean Shaw Piche Hendley Sanford Sadecki Houston Williams Bruce

Blue Devils Beat Ainsworth 7 2 in Shortened Game

Washington's Blue Devils defeated Ainsworth 7 to 2 on Friday evening in a four inning game halted by darkness. Winning pitcher Larry Henss allowed three hits. Banks took the loss with three hits allowed. Errors and walks fueled most runs as Blue Devils led 3-0 in both the first and second frames. Ainsworth tallied three on singles and a Banks double. Blue Devils meet Mid Prairie at Green Field Monday at 5 30 p.m.

Chuck Hinton Tiger-Senator Washington Dave Stenhouse Tigers Rocky Colavito Colavito Jack Kralick Don Mincher Twins White Sox Don Lee Lee Thomas Angels Willie Kirkland Indians Red Sox Blue Devils Ainsworth Larry Henss Banks Simpson Tom White Mid- Prairie Green Field

Gardening tips from county extension director and ISU expert

County extension director Jim Frier and ISU Extension Horticulturist Ben Vance offer seasonal guidance. Move house plants outdoors in summer in a wind protected sunny spot, use proper drainage, and check weekly for watering and pests. Leave spring bulbs to mature foliage, remove seed heads, and fertilize leafy crops with care.

Jim Frier Ben Vance Iowa State University Vance

Hi-Ores 4-H Club Meets for Talks and Plans

The Hi-Ores 4H Club held a meeting with president Ruth Ann Wulf presiding. Nine members attended and were asked to bring 10 cents for the 4-H center. Kathy Wulf spoke on Care of the Hair, Jackie Knupp demonstrated hems, and Achievement Day was announced for July 16 at the Ainsworth Methodist Church. Cookies must be brought by each girl and punch duties assigned to Kathy Reha Ellen Knottnerus and Laurie Carson. A workshop is scheduled for June 22 at 9 30 a.m. with Mrs. Lusek.

Vicki Carr Ruth Ann Wulf Kathy Wulf Jackie Knupp Ainsworth Methodist Church Kathy Reha Ellen Knottnerus Laurie Carson Lusek

Billy Graham Draws 55000 At Chicago Crusade

In Chicago at McCormick Place an estimated 55,000 gathered as Billy Graham urged Christians to discipline mind and body to face modern giants like communism, hydrogen bomb fears, and moral decline. He urged a revival of Christian example and urged believers to walk as Jesus did.

Chicago UPI Billy Graham Graham Lakefront McCormick Place David and Goliath the Evangelist Jesus Christ

Estes influence cited on cotton council ties

The testimony described Estes as wielding influence in cotton policy, with Ralph recounting Estes' access to high places including Vice President Lyndon Johnson. Freeman’s appointment of Estes to the national cotton council made him quasi a member of Freeman's official circle. Estimates place annual visitors at PSU all America flower gardens between 100,000, peaking in August and September.

Estes National Cotton Advisory Council Ralph Morris Lyndon Johnson Freeman National Cotton Council University Park Pennsylvania State University

Kalona Rebekahs Vote on Delegate at Meeting

Kalona Rebekah Lodge met at Odd Fellow hall with sixteen members. They elected a District No. 92 delegate to attend the annual Rebekah Assembly. Social committee named for June 15 includes Mrs. Jack Guengerich and Mrs. Elsie Fisher.

Eugene Way Kalona Kalona Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Hall Joe Fisher Noble Grand Rebekah Jack Guengerich Elsie Fisher Robert Hartley Alva Kepler Gail Swartzendruber Vere Allen Navy Mr.Kelley Melvin Saforek Ontario California

Banking Doeging Journal Staff Roster From Iowa Paper

The Banking Doeging Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff members including Editor Bruce Cowden and Production Superintendent with roles for David Hildertor William Shannon and Charles Morris. The paper is an afternoon daily with standard postal filings and membership in press associations.

Iowa David Hildertor William Shannon Charles Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Axe’n Audit Bureau of

Wellman Royal Neighbors Meet and Local News notes

The Wellman Royal Neighbors held their June 1 meeting with Mrs. Eva Wagamon presiding. A covered dish dinner followed by social time. Various locals and visitors are mentioned, with travel and family updates across Wellman and nearby towns.

Ezra Wittmer Wellman Royal Neighbors Eva Wagamon Oracle Hazel Enfield Donna Finn Paul Hazelton Maxine Romine Cedar Rapids Sturgis Mich Keith Romine Three Rivers Merle Godber Bill Godber Freeport Craig Schlabaugh Ed Schlabaugh Germany A. J. Nichols Shenk Forrest Hipple West Branch Leck Wade Ollie Schachner Robert Geiger Rock Island Vella Maplethorpe Zubers Benton Jolleff Albuquerque New Mexico Lloyd Durst James Adams Chicago Keith Adams Canada George Huston Huston Evie Zillmer Hurley Long North English Nella Spear Washington Ida Nickell Gertrude Griffeth Ida Bull Grace Heiserman Vera Singleton Harry Huber

Memorial Day Observances and Family Visits

Griffeth spent Memorial Day at the Richard Griffeth home and later visited several cemeteries. Mrs. E C Jones is ill at home with Mrs. Kathryn Durian nursing. Mr. and Mrs. B C Foster attended the Shannon Shalla wedding in Washington on Saturday.

Griffeth Richard Griffeth E. C. Jones Kathryn Durian R.N B. C. Foster Shannon-Shalla Washington Debbie Derek Minot North Dakota Kentucky Walter Ahrens Tipton Ralph Bringman Mary Kent Keith Adams Adams James Crossett California Florence Popham Marcia Jarnigan Perry Albin Humphrey North English G. L. Peet Corona Calif E. C. Henn Roy Zerley Monroe Ross Rayner Lone Tree Henn Springville Peet Springville High School Kenneth Rayner New London

Vacation School At Wellman Church

Vacation Church School sessions run June 4 to 8 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Wellman Baptist Church with theme God and His Word. Mrs. Gene Goschke directs. teaching staff includes Nursery to Grade Eight coordinators and specialists. A Mennonite Bible School also runs June 4 to 15, with daily 9 to 11:30 a.m. attendance and a mission offering.

C. B. Godber Wellman Baptist Vacation Church God Gene Goschke Chet Edmondson Connie Boone Nancy Embree Donna Romine Donna Graff Trudy Butterbaugh Gene Bash Sylvia Swartzendruber Bonnie Allen Jack Seward Janice Bates John Maxwell Sally Allen Jolaine Crossett Janice Johnson Wallace Swartzendruber Junean Goschke Martyn Allen Thelda Aggson Jim Litwiller Donna Geyer Wesley Freel Sheila Max*well Rex Roth Calvin Scalf Doug Goschke Keith Carris Burlington Denise Lyn Otha Jones Mennonite Church Bible School Wallace Brenneman Max Markwell North English Lena Crawford Parnell Jennie Oldaker

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