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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1964

Page

9

Indianapolis 500 promises $155000 purse for top driver

UPI reports Indianapolis 500 field of 33 cars aims for record speeds in 4th annual 500 mile race with a total purse likely surpassing $500000. Pole sitter Jimmy Clark headlines rear engine Ford contenders, while Parnelli Jones and A J Foyt head the standard roadsters in row one.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Parnelli Jones Offenhauser Gine Ford Jimmy Clark Rodger Ward Bobby Marshman Jones A. J. Foyt

Sonny Liston Fined 600 for Concealed Weapon and Reckless Driving

Denver reports Sonny Liston, former heavyweight champion, fined 600 dollars and given a 30 day suspended jail sentence after pleading no contest to concealed weapon possession and reckless driving. Police said Liston clocked at 76 mph in a 30 zone, with no valid license and carrying a loaded 2 caliber revolver. judge Dan Diamond, an boxing fan, noted it was Liston’s first Colorado legal issue. Liston previously served two Missouri felony terms in the 1950s and faced earlier charges in 1962 before his title win.

Denver UPI Sonny L Iston Dan Diamond Liston James Snyder Diamond Colorado Missouri Floyd Patterson

Hassman Termite appoints Steele Discount Lumber agent

Steele Discount Lumber in Washington is named as agent for Hassman Termite and Pest Control Service in the Washington area. Hassman, an Iowa firm with offices at 1401 Mt Pleasant Burlington, has run termite control since 1960 and is a National Pest Control Association member with a $5000 insured damage repair warranty. The firm recently added a do it yourself line of chemicals and pest control supplies under the Hassman label and complies with Iowa licensure for general pest control work.

Steele Discount Lumber Washington Hassman Termite Hassman Mt, Pleasant Burlington National Pest Control Association Hi ‘Man Iowa

Pete Ward Delivers Grand Slam as Sox Beat Tigers

Pete Ward, 24, who supplanted others at third base, hit his second grand slam in a week to power the White Sox to a 4 1 victory over Detroit. The win kept Chicago atop the AL as Baltimore and others jockey for position. Ward also hit .315 since reclaiming his old spot, part of the team’s surge and a key factor in maintaining lead over the Orioles.

Chicago White Sox Pete Ward White Sox Charlie Smith Don Buford Ward Chicago Detroit Orioles Angels Dave Wickersham Mike Hershberger John Buzhardt Tigers Wickersham Sanford Tracy Stallard Giants Phillies Colts Cardinals Reds Dodgers Pirates Braves Cubs Senators Indians Twins Red Sox Athletics Yankees Jim Bunning Mike White Houston Bun Cookie Roy Philadelphia Dennis Bennett Hal Woodeshick

Monmouth College Commencement Ten Years Ago Today

Ten years ago today Tuesday morning June 3 Monmouth College held commencement with graduates including Lloyd Haney son of Dr and Mrs Evert Haney of Washington and Betty Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan of Washington Miss Logan will work in the county treasurer's office after graduation and Mr Haney plans to enter the Pittsburgh Xenia Seminary

Monmouth College Lloyd Haney Evert Haney Washington Betty Logan Clarence Logan

Gonzalez wins technical knockout in Madison Square Garden

Jose Gonzalez, a Puerto Rican spoiler, defeated Florentino Fernandez by technical knockout in an eight round, bleeding stoppage at Madison Square Garden. Referee Arthur Mercante halted 2:25 into round eight as Fernandez suffered a three inch gash requiring 33 stitches.

New York UPI Jose Gonzalez Florentino Fernandez Kayo Cuba Miami Beach Arthur Mercante Madison Square Garden Slugger Fernandez Flower Fifth Avenue Ospital Fernandez Joey Giardello Giardello Gonzalez Teddy Brenner

Major leagues nightly scores and upcoming games

Major league results show Milwaukee beat Chicago 6 5 New York defeated San Francisco 4 2 St Louis edged Cincinnati 4 3 Los Angeles won against Pittsburgh 4 1 Philadelphia topped Houston 7 6 Probable pitchers listed for Chicago San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston and others The schedule includes Sundays games Washington Cleveland Chicago Detroit Minnesota Boston Kansas City New York Baltimore Los Angeles Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington and more with Friday and Saturday results and various pitcher matchups.

Funday Milwaukee Chicago New York San Fran St. Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Sadowski Cloninger Buhl Toth Slaughter San Francisco Washington Cleveland Detroit Minnesota Boston Kansas City Baltimore Pappas McBride Ford Drabowski Morehead Pascual Peters Aguirre Lolich Ramos Narum United Press International National League v. L. Pet Jouston Los Angele Chief York W. 1. Pet

Ancient 2000 year burial site found near Dover

A 2000 year old Indian burial ground was uncovered by a road crew 10 miles south of Dover along Route 113. Artifacts indicate a splinter Adena group from Ohio and West Virginia, with arrowheads crafted from Ohio flint and clay from Portsmouth Ohio. Delaware archaeologists call the find tremendously important and note prominent experts joined the investigation.

Dover Del UPI Here Ohio West Virginia Christ the Mound Murderkill Geiger Omwake Delaware State Archeological Board Portsmouth Frank Donovan Sussex County Society of Archeology and History

Columbus Junction Road-E-O Drive Safely Contest

Columbus Junction Junior chamber sponsors a teenage road safety road E O for youths 16 to 23 held May 5. Willard Hawkins 18 won boys division and Janice Hoyt 16 won girls division. Both received trophies and trips to Ottumwa June 13 for Iowa State finals. Contest had written test and driving skills portion. Larry Boyd chaired the event.

Columbus Junction Iowa Larry Boyd Road-E-O

Mets at Shea Thrill Giants in Frantic Comeback

Capacity crowd of 55,062 at Shea Stadium watched the Mets rally from a 2-0 deficit on Frank Thomas triple and Jim Hickman homer, edging the Giants 4-2. Willie Mays left the field after a potential spectacular catch as New York ended San Francisco’s lead in the seventh. United with late offense, the Mets claimed their dramatic win and kept tempers high across the league as Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers and Braves posted wins in a heavy action card.

Athletics Yankees Twins Red Sox Senators Indians Mets Giants Phillies Colts Cardinals Reds Dodgers Pirates Braves Cubs Robin Roberts Orioles Stu Miller Angels Dan Osinski Baltimore Los Angeles Dean Chance New York Wiets Shea Stadium Willie Mays Sanford Frank Thomas Mays Alvin Dark Willie Rod Kanehl Thomas Joe Christopher Jim Hickman

Clear Creek Class Honored at Mass Keota

Eighth grade graduates from Ss Peter and Paul school Clear Creek were honored at the 8 AM Mass by Rev F E Lollich. Graduates named Francis Greiner Jon Hammes Shirley Hammes Sharon Sieren and Mary Ann Sheet. Sara Weber and Gary Vogel honored at Mark Weber home. Various family members mentioned. Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs James Mattison with Clara Kent honorary and visitor from Loveland Colorado. Current events and next meeting set for June 8 with Ruth Zehr.

Mark Weber St. Mary's School Vic Vogel John Weber Leon Vogel Sandra Weber Horace Sheetz Fairfield John Flading St. Louis Hollis Sisk Fladungs Mary Jane Janet Lynn Sisk Barbara Gretter Harper Carl Stites Union George Stites Carl Elmer Warrington James Mattison Clara Kent Jean Carris Loveland Colorado Leo Malley Ruth Zehr

Honor scholars named at Keota High School Class of 1964

Keota High School graduation exercises held Thursday at the elementary named Cliff Stoutier valedictorian for the Class of 1964 and Karl Rick Hel scher salutatorian. MRS BOYD SANDERS reported the honors noting the event occurred May 25.

Boyd Sanders EOTA Cliff Stoutier Keota High School Karl Rick) Helscher

Area ISU grads include regional students in 1150 ceremony

Area students earned degrees at Town State University in Ames this morning. A total of 1,150 graduates received degrees and certificates, including Crawfordsville Mary E. Guler in home economics education and Margaret F. Stout in home economics education, plus Larry J. Jennings in farm operation from Columbus Junction and several others from Keota Washington Wayland Wellman and Wellman in various fields.

Town State University Ames Crawfordsville Mary E. Guler Kenneth Fuller Margaret F. Stout Donald E. Stout Columbus Junction Larry J. Jennings J.M. Jennings David L. Morris John D. Morris Keota Linda E. Davis James R. Davis Edward L. Shannon William Shannon Washington William E. Arthur R.E. Arthur Wayland Christian J. Reschly Ervin Reschly Lester J. Reschly Wellman Gary L. Ruegsegger Orville K. Reugsegger Larry W. Stransky Wayne W. Stransky

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