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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1963

Page

8

Rival District Finals Highlight Iowa Boys Basketball

United Press International notes Guthrie Center and Winterset meet in district 26 final at Adel while Rapids Regis defends title against Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Other district finals feature intracity clashes in Des Moines Waterloo Dubuque Clinton Ottumwa and Council Bluffs with eight substate berths up for grabs.

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Women's Bowling Standings and Scores From Friday Meet

Friday results show Swift leading team series with 1900 and General Life 1814. Individual leaders include Sharon Lutes 201 and Ferne Birney 199. team standings list Four-Niners, Pin Busters, and Nite Hawks Sleepers among others with several high game scores across the league.

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Thursday Rollers League standings and top scores

Rollers league results show Roe's Rollers leading with 7 wins and 16 losses. Ball Babies and Polka Dats trail. top teams include Ball Babies with a 1954 team series high and Fourettes at 1806. Shirley Burame led individual series with 522 and game highs of 190. Charlane Tanner 510 in series, Sharon Lutes 189 in game.

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Kidnaping Fails as Man Hides in Barrens After Portrait Fire

Hettinger recounts a tense escape after a kidnaping attempt in Kern County. He fled across plowed ground dodging headlights, crashing a barbed wire fence, then hid among tumbleweeds until assailants left. He sought help at a nearby farm, while ranch worker William Riddick alerted authorities. Powell was later found alone in the car. Also reports a Minneapolis note on a new astronauts manual from Honeywell engineer Richard H. Parvin detailing internal guidance, astronomy, geodesy, kenematics, gyro theory, and related math.

Page 1 Campbell Hettinger Kern County Sheriff's Office William Riddick Sheriff's Office Powell Minneapolis API Honeywell Space Flyer Richard H. Parvin

Wayne Marston Named To State Bowling Board

Wayne Marston of Washington was elected to the board of rectors of the Iowa State Bowling Association during a state meeting attended by 128 delegates. Marston served as a delegate from the Washington Bowling Association and was elected at the conference in Council Bluffs where the directors set policies for the state's bowling governing body.

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Local Lodge Drill Team Chosen for Four-State Conclave

The Odd Fellows local unit drill team is one of four in the state selected to perform at a four state conclave on April 27. Roy Foster of Red Oak, Iowa grand master, announced the selection. The Weston unit meets Tuesday at 7 30 in the hall. Wellman lodge will be guests and the first degree will be conferred. Capt. Elwyn Gardner asks all first degree staff to attend. Drill team practice follows.

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Ten Years Ago Today Patterson Teaches Speech Pathology

Ten years ago today Patterson, who teaches speech pathology in the Burlington public schools, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Patt.

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Late Winter Storm Strikes Wide Area and Tornado Hits Texas

A late winter storm crossed the border region bringing windstorms and a tornado in Texas. Severe alerts extended to the upper Midwest with subzero temperatures in New England. A tornado near Kaufman Texas damaged a Co plant, costing about $100,000 in damage with no casualties. Power and gas outages occurred. a roof was ripped from a house. Snow also fell in Kansas and Nebraska with two inches in Goodland and up to 24 inches forecast across Nebraska Minnesota South Dakota and Iowa.

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Prepare Now for Civil Service Jobs in Your Area

Ages 18 to 32 can prepare for U S Civil Service openings in the next year. Government posts start up to 446.0 dollars monthly, offering security and advancement. Many require little or no education or experience, but you must pass a test. Competition is keen, with as few as one in five passing.

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