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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1962

Page

6

Mays Cepeda Lift Giants as Win Streak Hits 10

Giants beat Cubs 11 6 as Cepeda drives in five on a homer double and single. Mays adds power and RBIs as Giants extend NL lead to two games while Red Sox power past White Sox 13 6. Pirates beat Dodgers 5 4 with Skinner’s bases loaded single in ninth.

Willie Mays Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants Giants Cepeda Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Mays Philadelphia Phils New York Mets Houston Colts Milwaukee Braves Red Sox White Sox Cleveland Indians Kansas City Athletics Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Washington Senators Jim O'Toole Frank Robinson Leo Cardenas Vada Pinson Cincinnati Cardinals Larry Jackson O'Toole Gene Oliver St. Louis Skinner Bob Skinner Pirates Innng Mets Gil Hodges Frank Thomas Ted Savage Phils Ken MacKenzie Hal Smith Jim Pendleton Houston Milwaukee Bob Bruce Bob Hendley Carl Yastrzemski Jim Landis Camillo Carreon Mike Fornieles Sam McDowell Angels Albie Pearson Steve Bilko Earl Averill Hoyt Wilhelm Origles Leon Wagner Los Angeles Dean Chance Rich Rollins Ronnie Kline Minnesota Detroit Joe Bonikowski Dick McAuliffe

Collie Driver Causes Car Mishap In Finland

In Jyväskylä Finland a driving instructor reported his car was struck by a stationary wagon driven by a collie dog. The dog allegedly disengaged gears on a hill sending the wagon rolling into the instructor’s vehicle with no injuries.

Jyvaskyla Finland UPI

Local election selects Ainsworth man to soil district post

Ten years ago Herbert Campbell of Ainsworth was elected commissioner for the Washington Soils District at a Washington High School meeting on Friday night. Other commissioners named were Homer Vincent and James Birney, with Howard Anderson set to retire from the board.

Herbert Campbell Ainsworth Washington Soils District Washington High School Homer Vincent James Birney Howard Anderson

Three Golf Greats Lead Tournament of Champions

The Tourament of Champions in Las Vegas sees Arnold Palmer Doug Ford and Dr Cary Middlecoff tied for first at five under 139 after three rounds with five others at 140. Casper and Fleck at 140, Souchak and Snead behind, while wind and heat affect scoring on the Desert Inn course.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Arnold Palmer Doug Ford Cary Middlecoff Billy Casper Jack Fleck California Earl Stewart Texas Bruce Crampton Australia Sam Snead Mike Souchak Souchak Snead Middlecoff Palmer Ford Desert Inn Middlecoff and Casper

15 Horses Ready for Running Of 88th Kentucky Derby Today

Fifteen horses vie in the 88th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs as Sir Gaylord is scratched after a fractured bone. Ridan is favored after Sir Gaylord’s retirement, with Sunrise County and Sir Ribot among strong rivals in a $162,150 race with 15 starters and $119,650 for the winner.

Louisville UPI Churchill Downs America Dec Jocoy Donut King Sir Gaylord Christopher T. Chenery Fiery Manny Yeaza Panama Sunrise County Sir Ribot Hooper

Washington Golfers Lose to Fairfield High

Washington High School golfers lost by one stroke to Fairfield Friday afternoon. Harold Stevens led the team with 166 strokes while Fairfield posted 165. Medalists were Frank Kos and Butch Wells with 39s. Fairfield will travel to Washington for a dual meet Monday.

Washington High School Fairfield Harold Stevens Trojans Frank Kos Butch Wells Washington

Kick by Horse Fatal To Sioux City Boy

A 5-year-old Lawton boy died in a Sioux City hospital from a chest injury after being kicked by a horse on the Art Wilson farm near Lawton. Donald Eugene Moyse was kicked Wednesday. a hoof print marked his chest. Death was due to a blood clot in the heart per Dr. Thomas L. Cobden. Funeral services were to be held today. Reflective plates news notes nine states and the District of Columbia will issue glow-in-the-dark automobile plates in 1962 with either numbers or backgrounds that glow.

Sioux City UPI Lawton Donald Eugene Moyse Lester Moyse Art Wilson Thomas L. Cobden Woodbury County New York District of Columbia Delaware Louisiana Maine Minnesota New Mexico North Dakota West Virginia Wyoming

Guests in Burkley Home at Kalona

Kalona May 1 invitations list visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Will Veggy of Iowa City and family guests from California and Illinois. Navy reassignment pending for the Knepps. Judy Enfield attended a state hairdressers convention in Des Moines. Local social notes also mention visits to Geneseo Illinois and Cedar Rapids events.

Kalona Will Veggy Iowa City Ivan Burkley Donald Knepp Tujunga California Ed Knepp Clark Gingerich Knepps Navy Judy Enfield Kalona Beauty Center Des Moines Fort Des Moines Eugene Way Arnold Taube Geneseo Ilinois Eugene P. Anderson Anne Cheroykee Tracy Anderson Dan Boone Ed Libe V. D. Hochstetler Loran Hershberger Coliseum Cedar Rapids Reese Trusler Lyle Fry ABC Club Rock Trusler Fry Marie Jackson C. J. McKenzie Willis Gingerich Joe Allen Don Miller Ivan Alt Waterloo Robert Alt E. H. Reif Orlando Florida Jay Eastman Arkansas A. A. Jackson William Mercer Katona Mercy Hospital Thomas Lahey Gertrude Richard Powers Washington Kermit Ehrenfelt Pierre South Dakota Ray Niffenegger Ainsworth H. B. Ehrenfelt Diane Ehrenfelt

Gophers Threaten Crops and Farm Equipment

Pocket gophers begin foraging in roots around April 1 in Iowa, risking 5 to 10 percent losses in alfalfa and clover hay. Control by early measures includes hand-placed poisoned bait in fresh mounds, with potatoes preferred as bait and a mix of strychnine and flour. Burrow-building machines offer quicker results.

Iowa Jim Frier

Kalona Idris Club Hosts Annual Guest Day

Kalona May 1 The Idris Club hosted its annual Guest Day in Fellowship Hall at the United Christian and Baptist church with hostesses Mrs Vernon Kartzler Mrs Scott Hall Mrs Y L Strickler and Mrs Amos Mellinger. A Library Open House and tea at Kalona Public Library is planned for Saturday afternoon May 12. The final meeting of the season will be a cooperative luncheon at 1 pm on Tuesday May 15 at the Kalona Golf Course with the committee providing coffee and desserts.

Kalona Idris Club Fellowship Hall United Christian and Baptist Church Vernon Kartzler Scott Hall Y. L. Strickler Amos Mellinger Kalona Public Library Kalona Golf Course

Carrier air conditioners touted with easy budget plans

An ad notes a portable electric unit loaned to the shop by Sam McCleery while a typewriter broke. It promotes Carrier air conditioners with prices from 195.00 to 424.50, offering up to 36 months financing and do it yourself installation for some models. It claims Carrier dominates the cooling market in Washington and emphasizes lower costs through high volume.

Sam McCleery Imperial Washington Carrier

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