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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1972
Page
6
Defending champion Hale Irwin doubts his score from last year will win the Heritage Golf Classic starting on Hilton Head Island. The $125,000 event is staged on challenging island courses. Irwin notes course layout may complicate defense this year.
At Crawfordsville on November 15 Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H Club installed new officers led by president Ed Anderson and vice president Steve Davis. Junior leaders include Davis, Anderson, and Craig Dare. The meeting featured pledges, roll call, and talks by Neil Kaufman and Dean Leichty. The clubs plan caroling with Cloverettes on December 14 and a Christmas tour of the Amanas.
Washington fans are reminded of the Demons home game Friday against Iowa City West. The sophomore contest starts at 6 30 p m followed by the varsity clash in the evening.
John Yousling a former Washington businessman has joined the sales staff of the Wurlitzer Company in DeKalb Illinois. The announcement came from Walter R Benson sales manager for the firm.
Mrs. Joe H Nelson, 78, of Washington, died November 22 1972 in the Long Term Care Unit of Washington County Hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services are set for 1 30 p m Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Frank Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. She was born Helene Helmick July 12 1894 in Columbus Junction to William and Martha Helmick. She married Joe H Nelson November 29 1930. he died October 18 1969. Survived by five children Roy of Richland Lucile Darnell of Richland Icle Crom of Lancaster Missouri Darlene Carriker of Rialto California and Joe R Nelson of Washington, 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
The Izaak Walton League will sponsor a trap shoot Sunday November 26 starting at noon. The public is invited to participate. At the Chicagua chapter meeting Don Peiffer of West Branch wildlife specialist and state conservation commission member will speak on Monday at 6 30 p.m. and will be a family night and potluck supper.
Keota residents recount a weekend of visits with relatives from Fairfield Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Nevada among others. A number of gatherings include Mark Weber Ruth Norris Wayne Dickenson and the Olson family hosting and hosting guests across several homes and towns.
New York Mets pitcher Jon Matlack, 22, was chosen as National League Rookie of the Year with 19 of 24 votes. The left hander posted a 15-10 record and a 2.32 ERA, delivering four shutouts and guiding a young Mets staff amid offensive struggles.
The Washington County Farm Bureau will be represented at the 54th annual Iowa Farm Bureau meeting in Des Moines, November 27 to 29, with county delegate Duane White voting on policy resolutions and state officers. Mrs. Maurice Crawford and Mrs. Keith Stewart will attend the women’s session on November 27 to elect five members to the state women’s committee. About 2,500 people are expected for November 28, featuring a pancake breakfast, talent event, recognitions, speeches by Iowa Farm Bureau president J Merrill Anderson, and a banquet with Time-Life News Service chief Hugh Sidey.
Dave Cowens scored 33 points in three quarters to lift the Boston Celtics 126-107 over Portland and keep them a half game up on idle New York in the NBA East. John Havlicek added 20. Sidney Wicks led Portland with 23 as Houston beat Golden State 132-104 and Baltimore topped Seattle 112-90.
Washington area bowling results show the Melody Lanesettes defeated Hagies Gulf 3 0 with Fritz's Yards and Team 81 scoring high. Team 4 led in series at 1709 while Fritz's Yards posted 1612 in game. Jean Enfield topped individual marks with 452 in series and 172 in a game. Peg Dillavou totaled 432 in series and 162 in a game.
Tuesday results show Thermogas 3 Mills 1 and Home Town 3 Hennigan 1. Iowa Cafe 2 Washington Cafe 2 Carson 2 Crawfordsville Bank 2. Team series Thermogas 2683 Mills 2578. Team game Thermogas 925 Mills 915. Individual highlights S Wallace 628 series and 224 game, R Crone 601, V White 220.
George McGinnis scored over 40 and added 14 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers beat the Carolina Cougars 114 to 103. Mel Daniels posted 22 points and 25 rebounds to help Indiana pull away with a late first half run.
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