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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1976

Page

6

Rain Shortens Indy 500 Win Goes To Rutherford

Johnny Rutherford won the rain halted Indy 500 after 255 miles the shortest distance in 60 years. A.J. Foyt complained of early pit timing but officials found no violation. Rutherford then led from the 200 mile mark and held on to claim victory amid delays and wet track conditions.

ED Sainsbury UPI Indianapolis Johnny Rutherford A.J Foyt Rutherford Gary Bettenhausen A.J Gordon Johncock Foyt U.S Auto Club Tom Binford

Jones Wins Tenth Game For Padres In 4-3 10 Inning Win

San Diego pitcher Randy Jones earned his 10th victory by lifting the Padres to a 4-3 win in 10 innings over the San Francisco Giants. Willie Davis drove in the decisive run in the 10th after a missed scoring chance. The Padres’ manager noted huge fan interest as Jones climbs toward star status. Lonborg also won his eighth without a loss as the Phillies beat the Expos 7-1, extending their lead in the NL East.

Jones Padres San Francisco Giants Lonborg Phillies Montreal Expos San Diego Buzzie Bavasi Sandy) Koufax Willie Davis Enzo Hernandez Tito Fuentes Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Expos Mike Jorgensen Mike Schmidt Boston Red Sox Houston Atlanta St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Los Angeles

Wise Rises with Red Sox Win Over Orioles

Rick Wise earned his 3-3 record this season by beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1, with Rick Burleson driving in two runs including a homer. Other AL results saw Chicago over Oakland 4-3, Minnesota 4-3 over Texas, New York 4-0 against Detroit, Milwaukee 5-4 over Cleveland, and Kansas City 3-2 in 14 innings.

Rick Wise Wise Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia Phillies Red Sox Rick Burleson Chicago Oakland Minnesota Texas New York Detroit Milwaukee Cleveland Kansas City California

Suns finally win over the Celtics in playoff clash

The Phoenix Suns break the Celtics six-game playoff losing streak beating Boston 105 98. Alvan Adams 33 points 14 rebounds and Paul Westphal 22 points lead Phoenix as Boston argues with officials after heavy fouling. Adams and Westphal spark late scoring sealing first Suns win in series.

Phoenix UPI Phoenix Suns Boston Celtics Celtics National Basketball Association Suns Ricky Sobers Kevin Stacom Sobers Alvan Adams Dennis Awtrey Curtis Perry Dave Cowens Paul Silas Steve Kuberski Richie Powers Paul Mihalik Boston Heinsohn NBA John McLeod Adams Paul Westphal Westphal

Wayland Construction Starts Homes For Wenger And Farmer

Foundations poured for two new Wayland homes on Second Street between Allen Stauffer and Emily Wyse and on the east side of the Wayland Washington blacktop. Community notices include a Y P U rock a thon fundraiser and various local family events and visits.

Waunita Burlington Burlington Beauty and Barber Supply Y.P.U Wayland Mennonite Church Bluffton College Farm Wayland Fire Station Allen Roth University Hospital Iowa City

Mrs. Roth Hosts Wayland Study Club Meeting

Mrs. Imogene Roth led the May Wayland Study Club gathering with ten members present and a bicentennial current event. Dorothy Farmer outlined a program on early modes of travel while Freida Reininger ran the business session and refreshments were served.

Wayland Imogene Roth Wayland Study Club Dorothy Farmer Freida Reininger

Wayland card marathons end at Legion Hall May 15

Five pinochle tables and four bridge tables were in play at the Wayland Legion Hall Saturday evening May 15 marking the end of the 75 76 pinochle and bridge marathon sponsored by Chapter 1 TT of Wayland. Readings show top standings across both games, eight winning couples honored with gifts, and a door prize cake won by Ralph Stuart. Additional social notes include Rosa Hapes visiting from Kansas City for Waco High School graduation and open house receptions hosted by Mr and Mrs Wyse.

Waunita Magdefray Wayland Wayland Legion Hall Chapter 1 TT of Elsie Yoder Gladys Widmer Ralph Gibson Leola Schlatter Aldine Meyer Edith Hileman Beulah Osborne Stan Meyer David Roth Benjie Roth Louis Schrader Allen Meyer Allen Clark Low Ron Farrington Jim Brooks Eda Boshart Benjie Rothlow Ralph Stuart Carmel Rosa Hapes Kansas City James Wyse Waco Kendra Wyse Wyse Kendra Eva Beese Katie Roth Ruth Wenger Addie Leichty Washington

Mary E Foster 50 dies after illness at Washington County

Mary E Foster 50 of 503 West Main Street died Sunday May 30 1976 at Washington County Hospital after a three month illness. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Sherman Eden Funeral Home Rev Milan Thompson. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial fund to Mrs Foster. gifts at funeral home. Survived by son Matthew daughter Beth Ann mother Mrs Franklin Waggoner of Washington grandmother Mrs Clara Waggoner of Washington sister Mrs Robert Zook of Des Moines four brothers William Washington Robert Orlando Roger Davenport Joe Branson Mo.

Mary E. Foster West Main Street Washington County Hospital Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Milan Thompson Elm Grove Cemetery William B. Foster Bethel Presbyterian Church Waconda Soil Service Matthew Beth Ann Franklin Waggoner Washington Clara Wagg

Task procrastination and memory lapses noted

A light editorial remark discusses how some duties are repeatedly delayed and ultimately forgotten. It reflects on the psychology of postponement, suggesting common triggers and the need for reminders to prevent costly oversights.

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