North ejected after fight sets up Royals’ 5 4 win
North sparked a 5-4 Kansas City victory by driving in the tying run and stealing, then fought Royals pitcher Doug Bird in the eighth inning and was ejected. Bert Impaneris delivered the deciding RBI as Oakland failed to contain North’s on-base pace. In other AL games California beat Texas 7-1 and Baltimore topped Cleveland 6-2. Campaneris and Holtzman powered the A’s win while Pena earned his first AL victory since 1966 for Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Souttieier
Kansas City Royals
Kansas City
Doug Bird
Fleet North
Bert Impaneris
Bird North
Bird
Royals
North
California
Texas
Baltimore
Cleveland
Minnesota
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Detroit
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Houston
Pena
Orlando Pena
Orioles
Indians
Earl Williams
Bobby Grich
Jim Kaat
Twins
White Sox
Kat
Tim Holt
Dave May
Brewers
Yankees
Jim Ray Hart
Ron Blomberg
Mickey Stanley
Jim Northrup
Tigers
Red Sox
Carlton Fisk
Girl Scouts Camp Overnight Near Columbus Junction
Seventeen members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 20 enjoyed an overnight campout at the Robert Murdock Sand Knoll. It served as a first camping experience for many with tent basics practiced. Shining Trail District IV supplies aided by Casey Jones, Bob Murdock and Don Shalla. Naomi Murdock led ecology hikes as troop leader. Marilyn Jones and Shirley Staley oversaw food prep. Brownie Fly-up Ceremony set for May 22 at Chautauqua Park from 4 to 6 pm with a carry in picnic. Families to bring table service and two dishes. Junior and Cadette families to bring hot dogs, Brownie families provided. Buns for all. parents urged to attend as picnic replaces usual banquet. R S V P Shirley Staley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene B. Dillon
Columbus Junction
Robert Murdock
Casey Jones
Bob Murdock
Don Shalla
Naomi Murdock
Marilyn Jones
Shirley Staley
Marsha Conaway
Linda Murdock
Aura Lea
Donnarae Carrell
Chautauqua Park
R.S.V.P
Athlete of Month named for April loses season to injury
Bobby Valentine of the California Angels was named Southern California Athlete of the Month for April. He fractured his right leg when colliding head first with the centerfield fence at Anaheim Stadium Thursday night and will miss the rest of the season. His leg will be in a cast for at least 22 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPL
Bobby Valentine
California Angels
Anaheim Stadium
Southern California
Valentine
Washington High School tops honors in Time Magazine tests
Ten years ago teachers at Washington High School awarded Time Magazine awards for high academic scores on current affairs tests. Bryce Woods led the group with the highest score this year. Honorable mentions went to Joe Whitacre George Johnson Ira Mae Earnest Linda Chorpening and Linda Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time Magazine
Washington High School
Russell Bannister
Bryce Woods
Joe Whitacre
George Johnson
Ira Mae Earnest
Linda Chorpening
Linda Campbell
Memorial Service for Attorney B J Byrne in Keota
A memorial service honoring late Attorney B J Byrne of Keota was held in Sigourney court on Friday May 11 at 3 30 p m. Keokuk County Bar Association in open session with Judge L R Carson presiding adopted a resolution presented by Carl Draegert and read by Albert Goeldner to be recorded as part of permanent memorial records of the Court, with a copy given to Mrs Byrne. Attending from Keota were Mrs Byrne, Mrs Peggy Riordan, Sheila Riordan, Miss Ann Brower, Mr and Mrs Allen Palmer, and Mr and Mrs Warren Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Byrne
Keota
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Byrne
Peggy Riordan
Sheila Riordan
Ann Brower
Allen Palmer
Warren Bennett
Fire crews tackle grain silo blaze near Howard Grein
A Washington fire department was dispatched to extinguish a fire in a new grain silo west of Howard Grein. Damage amount not yet determined. Separately, Terry L. Reschly of rural Washington was charged by city police with improper backing after ramming a parked car owned by Craig D. Conklin on East Van Buren around 10:15 p.m. Friday. Total damage estimated at $550.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard Grein
Terry L. Reschly
Craig D. Conklin
East van Buren
Bryan Enrolled in Auto Racing Hall of Fame
Indianapolis star Immy Bryan who won the 1958 Indianapolis 500 and was killed two years later at Langhorne Pa race track will be enrolled Monday night in auto racing's Hall of Fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Indianapolis, Ind
UPL
Immy Bryan
Langhorne, Pa
Auto Racing
Hall of Fame
VFW Auxiliary sorgfältige Meeting Highlights and Plans
Mrs Francis Reed led the VFW Auxiliary meeting at the VFW Hall with guest Mrs George Krogmeier detailing Chautauqua plans for the June week. The group reported 84 95 dollars in donations for rehabilitation and 45 hospital beds now available for community use. They will staff chapel services at the Iowa City VA Hospital June 3 and distributed magazines books and puzzles to seniors. A joint May 23 meeting with the Post was announced for officer installation followed by potluck. Memorial Day plans were discussed and district and state convention delegates named. Donations to charity were approved and memorial services seen for next month with birthday boxes and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Francis Reed
George Krogmeier
Dave McGaffey
Iowa City VA Hospital
Helen Hesseltine
Davenport
Mary Hayes
Hesseltine
Anne Borman
Truman Hysell
Iola Morrison
Milo Steele Jr
Don Bealer
Daryl Dunbar
Jane Shepherd
Charles Lucas
American Field Service
Cancer Fund
Ray Hough
Steele
Bozman
Hough
Lucas
On the Record Hospital Admits and Discharges
Hospital list records admissions and discharges. Notable entries include Mrs. Florence Tanner of Washington admitted for medical care under physician Leonard Slagle. Mrs. Leona Faris of Brighton discharged yesterday. Mrs. Bernard Singleton of Washington discharged yesterday. Ignacio Gonzales Jr. of Conesville admitted today. Mrs. Albert ODonnell of Columbus City. Mrs. Lester Krabill of Washington. Clyde Garrett of Washington listed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Tanner
Washington
Leonard Slagle
Leona Faris
Brighton
Bernard Singleton
Ignacio Gonzales Jr
Conesville
Albert O'Donnell
Columbus City
Lester Krabill
Clyde Garrett
Demons take second in Southeast Seven track meet
Washington's Demons boys track team finished second at Bloomfield in the Southeast Seven Conference meet. Dave Green won discus with 162 feet 22 inches, the two mile relay and 880 relay squads earned firsts, Centerville set one meet record in the 180 yard low hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Green
Washington
Demons
Bloomfield
Green
Stan Rupe
Davis County
Doug Farrier
Bob McConnell
Dick Martin
Dennis Mcallister
Oskaloosa
Farrier
Larry Hysell
Lester Worley
Ron Mullikin
Centerville
Ft Madison
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Jeff Holden
Denny Witthoff
Randy Payne
Tim Gallager
Dick Shepherd
Payne
Hysell
Mike Grey
Witthoft
Shepherd
Worley
Mullikin
Martin
Jerry Elliott
Rites Pending for James D McDowell
Funeral services are pending at Powell Funeral Home Wellman for James Dallas McDowell who died May 16 1973 in Sibly Hospital Washington DC He was a former teacher later government worker and retired Born June 8 1905 he lived Champ ion Hill Wellman and earned BA MA from the University of Iowa He taught at University of Minnesota and University of Florida and languages at City High School Iowa City He is survived by one sister and multiple nieces and nephews with several siblings listed as preceded in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Powell Funeral Home
James Dallas McDowell
Sibly Hospital
Washington
D.C
Mr. McDowell
James Henry
Sarah Evelyn Huffman McDowell
Champion Hill
Wellman High School
University of Iowa
Paris
France
Mexico City
Mexico
University of Minnesota
University of Florida
City High School
Iowa City
United States
Washington, D.C
St Matthews Church
Avery
Zella) Marine
Charlie
Hope) Hudson
Lyle
Rachel) Eckhardt
Oren and
Irvin McDowell
Watsons Return From Southwest Trip With Friends
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Watson and Mrs Rosalie Watson conclude a two week visit with friends and relatives in Mesa Aziz visiting Mr and Mrs Donald Stout in Mesa Mr and Mrs Delbert Darnell at Apache Junction Mr and Mrs Lee Baird in Mesa and Mrs Myrtle Neiswanger of Sun City and her son Father Dave Neiswanger of Plymouth Michigan They report 100 degree Mesa heat a rainstorm west of Denver snow on passes and mountain strandings They toured Phoenix and enjoyed flowers and cacti
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Watson
Rosalie Watson
Mesa
Aziz
Donald Stout
Delbert Darnell
Apache Junction
Lee Baird
Myrtle Neiswanger
Sun City
Dave Neiswanger
Plymouth
Mich
Watsons
Denver
Phoenix
Junior bowling annual awards night salutes league and individual honorees
The Junior bowling awards night at the Willows recognized both girls and boys leagues with top teams and individual records. Honors went to Barb Brooks and Jeanne Enfield for high averages and scores, while the Payne and Wallace families led major and prep divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Willows
Rebekah’s Lodge
Hirschy
South Side Cafe
Peg Dillavoy
Barb Brooks
Jeanne Enfield
Kendra Wyse
Paynes
Bruty
Lamkes Sparks
Mike Roe
Randy Payne
Russell Fox
Troy Romine
Jane Blien
Doris Rittenmeyer
Paul Shelangoski
Stan Wallace
Dick Vargason
John Combs
Mike
Bob Roe
Kathy
Catherine Wallace
Craig Genkinger
John Richards
Renella Sanders
Phil Hyde
Doug Dunlap
Kay Lister
Mark Buck
Dave Murphy
Carmen
Mary Randall
Marty McKowen
Jerry Schiebel
Jeri Hagie
Donna Hagie
Preston Harvey
Randy
Bob Randall
Don Smith
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Fred McMane
UPI
Angels
Rangers
Singer
Frank Robinson
Drug Store
Washington, Iowa
Att’y B. J. Byrne
Napoleon
Samantha
Ike
Ington Evening Journal
Washington Demon
Rusty Tschantz
Mike Young
Craig Paul
Stevi Goff
Craig Dalrymple
Phil Rusley
Journal
James D. McDowell
Jobe
Orangeburg
S.C
Ben Jobe
South Carolina State College
Blue Note
Chau-Tau
Ainsworth State Bank
F.d.1.c
Jnsworth
Spurgeons
Davis Mobile Homes
East
Pleasant
Junior Bowling Annual
Chautauqua
OLD Creamery Theatre Company
Iowa Arts Council
Children’s Theatre
the Glass Menagerie of Kings and Clowns
Iowa Board For Public Programs In Humanit
Old Town
Conger House
Central Park
Park Producers
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