Favorites Win in District Meets By United Press International
Cedar Rapids Regis defeated Vinton 76 54 to reach the district semifinals against Cedar Rapids Washington in Iowa City Monday. Washington crushed Newhall 97 51 as first round action continued across 32 districts with semifinals on Monday and finals March 11 narrowing to 32 teams for substate tournaments.
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Cedar Rapids
Regis
Vinton
Washington
Iowa City
Newhall
Atlantic
School Calendar Highlights March Events
The March schedule lists FHA officer elections on March 5, Six Conference band festival on March 7, merit scholarship qualifying test on March 9, boys district basketball tournament on March 11, operetta Lil Abner on March 14 to 16, Kiwanis travelogue on March 18, visiting Prof Grant Gale science program on March 21, adult education classes on March 25, with state indoor track meet on March 3 and Southeast Conference Science Day on April 8.
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FHA
Lil Abner
Kiwanis Travelogue
Grant Gale
Nis
Lopat Optimistic On A’s Youth and Infield Strength
Bradenton Florida United Press International reports Kansas City Athletics manager Lopat sees promise in a young pitching staff and a strong infield. He highlights Dave Wickersham and John Wyatt among rookies, notes need for left handed pitching, and plans to develop two prospects Bob Colfizan and Larry Danforth if trades fail. He praises infielders Norm Siebern Jerry Lumpe Dick Howser and Ed Charles and expects Howser to regain rookie form after injury.
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Bradenton
Fla
UPI
Id Lopat
Kansas City Athletics
Yankee
Lopat
Orlando
Dave Wickersham
John Wyatt
Diego Segu
Don Pfister
Ed Rakow
Pena
Ted Bowsfield
Angels
Bowsfield
Los Angeles
A’s
Bo Belinsky
Kansas City
Ford Frick
Bob Colfizan
Portland
Larry Danforth
Norm Siebern
Jerry Lumpe
Dick Howser
Ed Charles
Howser
Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Win Tourney Action For Area Teams
Mt. Pleasant and Ft. Madison led district tournament action with wins as Centerville also triumphed, while Mid Prairie and Bloomfield fell. At Williamsburg Mid Prairie lost to Town City Regina 53 40, and Ottumwa beat Southeast Iowa’s Davis County 83 63. Centerville defeated Hedrick 69 37 at Ottumwa, and Ft Madison beat Keokuk Stritch 89 59. Mt. Pleasant beat Notre Dame 64 7 at home. Saturday features Washington vs Cardinal Community at Ottumwa and Fairfield vs Ottumwa, with WACO facing Burlington in Mt. Pleasant.
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Walsh
Mike Putnam
Ottumwa
Bloomfield
Davis County
Putnam
Centerville
Greenfield
Audubon
Madison County Boys
Dan Hilsabeck
Mt. Pleasant
Ft. Madison
Mid . Prairie
Williamsburg
Ft Madison
Mid - Prairie
Regina
Big Reds
Tiny Hedrick
Bloodhounds
Keokuk Stritch
Burlington
Cardinal
Fairfield
WACO
Kirk Bailey
Ken Kepler
Mid-Prair
Iowa City
John Miller
Demon Sophomores Show Improvement During 63 Season
The Demon sophomores finished with an 89 record after a 3-6 start under Coach John Sproule. Led by Tom Lowe and Tim Trotman, the group posted strong scoring, rebounding, and free throw marks, balancing a 5-3 second half despite ending with two losses.
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Demon
John Sproule
Sophs
Ottumwa
Tom Lowe
Tim Trotman
Norton
Dennis Novak
Joe Scranton
Dick Holden
Lowe
Trotman
Mt. Pleasant Sophs
Muscatine
FL Madison
Southama County
Ast
Novak
Team Averse
Denny Novak
Vison
Scranton
Liston and Clay In Heated Exchange Ahead of Floyd Patterson Fight
Tensions flare as Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay trade barbs in Miami while Liston trains for the April 10 heavyweight title bout with Floyd Patterson. Liston, hindered by a knee injury, shadow boxes and threatens Clay as his trainer Nilon, wary of plans, holds back the champ.
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Miami
Eseaceurl
Sonny Liston
Loor
Liston
Clay
Floyd Patterson
Sonny
Jack
Nilon
Family Dinner Marks The 86th Birthday Of A H Hesseltine
Crawfordsville reports the 86th birthday of A H Hesseltine celebrated February 22 with a cooperative family dinner at his home. Relatives attended from Washington Keota Town City Wayland and Sigourney among others as news notes cover births moves and local events in the area.
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A.H. Hesseltine
Marian Waters
Crawfordsville
A. H. Hesseline
Bob Waterhouse
Danny
Keota
Don Brown
Sue Hesseltine
Washington
Pegsi Hesseltine
Town City
Lee Cassens
Sigourney
Mary Hesseltine
Joe
Winfield
Iowa City
Adison Vick
Cedar Rapids
Steven Craig
Vick
Donna Blankenhorn
Don Blankenhorn
Pam
Blankenhorn
Floyd Blankenhorn
J.C Huston
District tournament results spark local chatter Friday night
Cedar Rapids Regis defeated Vinton Washington 76 to 54 while St Patrick’s fell to Marion 47 to 34 in Cedar Rapids. West Liberty beat Lone Tree 40 to 4 at Muscatine. Davenport West lowered Davenport Assumption 61 to 38. Mt Pleasant topped Burlington Notre Dame 75 to 64. Ft Madison defeated Keokuk Stitch 89 to 57. Centerville beat Hedrick 69 to 63 at Ottumwa Walsh. Williamsburg Regina beat Iowa City Regina 53 to 0. Newton New Sharon North Mahaska 66 to 43 over Oskaloosa.
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Cedar Rapids
Regis
Vinton Washington
St. Patrick's
Marion
Muscatine
Lone Tree
West Liberty
Davenport
Davenport West
Davenport Assumption
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Notre Dame
Ft. Madison
Keokuk Stritch
Ottumwa
Centerville
Hedrick
Ottumwa Walsh
Bloomfield
Williamsburg
Iowa City
Regina
Mid-Prairie
Newton
New Sharon
Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Feguer to Be Returned To Iowa for Hanging
Dubuque sheriff says Jerry Feguer, convicted of kidnapping and slaying a Dubuque physician, will be transferred from Leavenworth to Iowa next week for execution. US Marshal Meek notes the trip by car if weather allows, under federal custody as the case centers on a federal kidnapping charge.
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Dubuque
Jerry Feguer
Iowa State Penitentiary
Iowa
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan US
Marshal CH
Meek
F Madison
Town
Feguer
Waterloo
Feuguer
Victor Har
Wellman and Kalona Community Notices and Visits
Mrs Josie Yoder fell on ice Monday injuring her head and faces bruises while recovering at home. Mr and Mrs Gary Moothart plan to move to their new Fairfield area farm. Mrs Henry Durian visited Ames with Mrs Margaret Durian and Nancy, while Mrs Durian underwent surgery. Wellman OES held annual instruction Feb 25 at the Masonic Temple with Leona Paschal Newton conducting. sixty four members attended. Mrs John Durst led the ESTRAL program and scholarships fund was collected. Rebekah Lodge No 391 met Feb 14 with district convention set for March 12 at Kalona. next initiation Feb 28. Girl Scouts hosted by Kalona, Riverside and Wellman Feb 23 at 2 pm.
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Josie Yoder
Gary Moothart
Fairfield
Masonic Temple
Eurl Henderson
Roy Crossett
John Durst
Herbert Nicholls
Mayilyn Grout
Sharon Center
Ain
Girl Scouts
District IV
Fellowship Room
Methodist Church
Kalona
Riverside
Wellman Scouts
Senior Judy Westen of Washington High shines in activities
Judy Westen daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Westen is a active WHS student. She pursues sports cheerleading class offices and drama roles including freshman class president makeup chair for senior class play and costume designer for L il Abner. She serves as vice president of Pep Club and Y Teens member and co captain then drill team captain. She sings in choir and Girls Glee Club and enjoys drill routines dancing and sports. Judy plans to attend University College of Cosmetology in Iowa City.
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Judy Westen
Walter Westen
WHS
Judy
University College of Cosmetology
Lowa City
Mrs Beeney Marks 90th Birthday Observance
Arua, a small town observance marked Mrs Margaret Beeney’s 90th birthday with a basket dinner at the home of her daughter and son in law Mrs GA Hess. Guests included Ivan Zager Bury Yoder and others sharing photos, cards and gifts in a social afternoon.
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Aruia
Ren
Margaret Beeney
Beeney
GA. Hess
Ivan Zager
Bury Yoder
Charles Corpman
Iowa City
Fred Painter
Coralville
Clarence Lacina
North English
Novella Hess
Jim
Roberta
Stanley Skinner
West Chester
New 1961 Carr air conditioners available for spring install
Amis winter has been hard on heating equipment so plan ahead for a spring service and check of furnaces. The new 1961 Carr air conditioners are now available and several orders already taken for early installation in April and May. Easy payment plans offered with no down payment and up to 36 months to pay.
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Amis
CARR
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