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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1969

Page

8

Demons set relays marks at Fort Madison track meet

Washington Demons led by Kim Steele pole vault record finished fifth in a strong Class A field at Fort Madison Relays. Steele cleared 12 ft 7+3/4 in new relays mark, Schooley 11 ft 9 in, Hennigan set local school discus record 146 ft 7 in, placing third. Washington to send Steele Hammer Shy Miller Williams to state AA meet in Ames with relay squads highlighted.

Washington Demons Kim Steele Fort Madison Steele Bill Schooley Mike Hennigan Alan Cowell Hennigan Rushville Illinois West Brand Pekin Williams Braun Dunbar Myers Miller Shy Porter Swartzendruber Schoonover B. Schooley Ames Jim Rossen Ken Hammer Daryl Shy Terry Miller Russ Williams John Schoonover Scott Swartzendruber Dick Porter

Baseball work night planned on Thursday at Green Field

City Baseball committee co chairs Bill Hennigan and Bob Ruppert urge players and fathers to bring shovels rakes and hand mowers to clean the Green Field ball diamonds this Thursday May 22 at 6 30 p m Reports to field by 6 30 p m and aim to finish by 8 p m If rain happens the event shifts to the following Friday at the same time

Green Field Bill Hennigan Bob Ruppert City Baseball Committee

Major Leagues National League East standings and results

NL East leads Chicago and Pittsburgh in a tight division race as Cincinnati and Philadelphia suffer losses while New York and Atlanta show mixed results. AP and UPI report Tuesday's scores include Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 0 and Houston 5 Montreal 0 as Pittsburgh tops San Diego 6-3 and St Louis blank San Francisco 3-0.

United Press International National League W. L. Pet Chicago Pittsburgh New York St. Louis Philadelphia Montreal Ll Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati San Diego Houston Phila Montreal Pitts Los Ange San Fran McGraw Niekro Stoneman Lemaster

Holtzman Leads Cubs to 7-0 Shutout of Dodgers

Cubs ace Ken Holtzman improves to 7-1 after a five hitter, as Chicago takes a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The win keeps the Cubs atop the NL East while other league results include St Louis 3-0 San Francisco and Pittsburgh 6-3 San Diego. Billy Williams drove in two for Chicago. Banks and Hundley hit back-to-back ninth inning homers off Don Sutton.

Ken Holtzman Detroit Dennis McLain Holtzman Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh San Diego Houston Montreal Cincinnati Philadelphia Atlanta New York Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Minnesota Baltimore Washington Seattle Oakland Boston Billy Williams Ernie Banks Randy Hundley Cubs Don Sutton Bob Gibson Giants Gibson Mike Shannon Jim Hicks Cal Maxvill Curt Flood

Majestic Prince to be at New York track despite Belmont plan

Majestic Prince, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, will appear at a New York track though Belmont participation remains uncertain. Owner Frank McMahon and trainer Johnny Longden consider the toll of a long campaign and the horse’s condition after losing 100 pounds. A van stands by to ship the horse to Belmont Park if decided, after a plan to rest at Hollywood Park.

Baltimore UPI Majestice Prince New York Frank McMahon Hollywood Park Belmont Park Johnny Longden McMahon Citation Longden Majestic Prince Miami Fla Belmont

YMCA Holds 35th Annual Meeting with Board Reappointments

About 165 people attended the 35th annual YMCA meeting Tuesday evening to hear finances and remarks by Ray Cunningham of Ames. Re-elected to the board were Charles Hotle Everett Meeker and Richard Weeks. New directors named were Le Roy McGraw and Edmund D Morrison Jr.

The YMCA Ray C. Cunningham Ames Charles Hotle Everett Meeker Richard Weeks LeRoy McGraw Edmund D. Morrison Jr

Red Cross plans summer swimming sessions in Washington

The Washington County Red Cross chapter announces a summer learn to swim program at Washington Municipal Pool starting June 16. Sessions run Monday to Friday across locations including Washington, Ainsworth, Kalona, Riverside, Wellman, Rural and Brighton with age eligibility 8 years by July 25 and enrollment due by June 1.

Washington Neal Lampkin Washington County American Red Cross

Riverside Mixed Bowling League Banquet Highlights Awards

The Riverside Mixed Bowling League held its annual banquet at Bryn Mawr Steak House near Columbus Junction with 40 members present. Awards were given for high team series and games, top individual scores, most improved bowlers, and a chevron for an all spare game. Officers for the fall season were elected: President Robert Libenguth, Vice President Bob Peggee, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Don Dutler.

Riverside Riverside Mixed Bowling League Bryn Mawr Columbus Junction Next Seasons League Bob Kaalberg Arnold Lukavsky Sandy McGuire Bob Libenguth Laura Weimer Don Aletha Duder Dale Horak Jake Sojka Doris Rittenmeyer Barb Simon Bernard Rittenmeyer Robert Libenguth Bob Peggee Don Dutler

Iowa to Begin Collecting 3% Newsprint Use Tax

Iowa plans to start collecting a 3 percent state use tax on bulk paper and newsprint shipped into the state. Atty. Gen. Turner said the Revenue Department is preparing for orderly levy, addressing whether taxed goods remain so after processing. Potgeter notes repeal of a not readily obtainable exemption and expects substantial revenue gains from back tax to October 1, 1967.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Revenue Department Iowa Richard Turner James Potgeter Steamboat Rock Potgeter Revenue Department

Farmerettes 4-H Club Holds June Meeting at Mar Ek Home

Ten members attended the regular Farmerettes 4-H gathering at Karen Mar ek's Saturday. Susan Sojka spoke on cereals and Deb bie Horn presented Looky Here Golden Nuggets. A motion to donate $5 to the 4-H Foundation was discussed. The next meeting is set for Friday June 20 at the Goodlander home Connie Carrie Darla Delania.

Farmerettes 4 - H Club Karen Marek Susan Sojka Debbie Horn 4- H Foundation Connie Carrie Darla Delania Goodlander

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