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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1963

Page

8

Demons Open Home Schedule Against Muscatine Muskies

Washington hosts Muscatine in the season opener at home Tuesday. Coach Gary Hurst plans to use starting lineup from Olds Friday and several top reserves as the game develops. Muscatine, coming off a 45 to 42 loss at Clinton, featured Joe Dodder with 18 points and Herb Grigg with 11. Washington won 73 to 62 over Waco in their opener. Probable Washington starters: Mike Steele at center, John Mulcahy and Bob McClure at forwards, Tom Lowe and Richard Vosika at guards.

Washington Demons Muskies Muscatine Gary Hurst Olds Clinton Joe Dodder Herb Grigg Waco Mike Steele John Mulcahy Bob McClure Tom Lowe Richard Vosika

Columbus Community Falls Twice to Lone Tree Teams

In Columbus Junction the Columbus Community squads opened their season with losses to Lone Tree. The boys lost 66 to 45 as Lone Tree built a 7 point lead after one, then a 20 point gap by halftime. Top Lone Tree scorers were Carny with 19 and Krueger with 16. for Columbus, Henkins had 12 and Longstaff 10. The girls game ended 62 to 56 with Jansen 31 and Buline 17 for Lone Tree, while Brown led Columbus Community with 42 and May 8. Columbus trailed 21 to 18 at halftime and never recovered.

Columbus Junction Columbus Community Lone Tree Lone Tree Boys Carny Krueger Henkins Longstaff Lone Tree Girls Jansen Buline Brown May Boke Cardinals Giants Charley Johnson Bobby Joe Conrad Garland Boyette Ed Dove New York Pittsburgh Bears Willie Galimore Ron Bull Steelers Dick Hoak Ed Brown Roy Curry Lou Michaels LeClerc Jimmy Brown Dallas Frank Ryan Gary Collins Ross Fichtner Cleveland Browns Don Meredith Packers Bart Starr Forty Niners Elijah Pitts Tom Moore

Rites Wednesday for Mr. John Wieneke

Funeral services for 91 year old John Wieneke who died November 24 1963 will be held Wednesday November 27 at 1 30 p m at Hope Lutheran Church Germanville with Rev Erwin Ableman officiating The body will lie in state at Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction then be taken to the family home 30 miles east of Brighton Wieneke born August 28 1872 in Lockridge son of Henry and Minnie Myer Wieneke married Sarah Hofstetler October 18 1895 who preceded him in death He is survived by one son John of Brighton four daughters Clara Amrine Brighton Mable Beese Lockridge Alice Lowe Brighton and Sarah Wieneke at home one sister Lena Kirsh Mt Pleasant and 16 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren

Columbus Junction John Wieneke Washington County Hospital Hope Lutheran Church Germanville Erwin Ableman Stacy Funeral Brighton Lockridge Henry Minnie Myer Wieneke Sarah Hofstetler John Clara Amrine Mable Beese Alice Lowe Sarah Wieneke Lena Kirsh Mt. Pleasant

Bowling High Scores Highlight Strong Team and Individual Marks

Martin leads with a 2520 team series and an 869 team game as Journal posts 2514 and a 63 split. Dale Bower delivers a 602 series and 232 game while Rae shines with 599 and a 256 game.

Martin Journal Dale Bower Rae Bower

Women's Bowling Friday Results From Local Leagues

Results show Coast defeating General Life 1658 to 1542 with 129 in a game and Swift topping Credit Bureau 1731 to 1610 including 12. Fareway beat Randys 1685 to 1582 with 99. Hy Vee fell to Advance Ross 1394 to 1177 with 21. Swift earned the team series 1731 and team game 628. Kay Custer led with 493 in series, Betty Ward 483. Icle Crom 196 and Joni Woods 187 led individual games.

General Life Coast Fareway Randys Credit Bureau Swift Advance Ross Kay Custer Betty Ward Icle Crom Joni Woods General Life of Iowa Swift Feeds Randys Ar el New Ross

Franklin Cubs 4-H elect officers and plan Christmas party

The Franklin Cubs 4-H Club met Thursday night with Abbie Timmins. John Combs presided as president with Jerry Combs as vice president and Terry Mangold as secretary. Officers also include treasurer Steve Hotle reporter Fritz Engel historian Gary Reif. Record books were handed out and refreshments served before the next meeting at Franklin Center.

Franklin Cubs Abbie Timmins Jane Combs John Combs Jerry Combs Terry Mangold Steve Hotle Fritz Engel Gary Reif Franklin Center

Dan Holland Pledged to Engineers' Guard of Saint Patrick

Dan Holland of Washington was pledged to the Guard of Saint Patrick an engineering honorary at the Engineers' Car nival held Saturday night at Iowa State College. Selection is based on college activities and scholastic standing.

Dan Holland Lee Holland Washington Guard of Saint Patrick Engineers Iowa State College

Mid-Prairie Girls Edge English Valley 81 68 Saturday

Mid-Prairie girls basketball beat English Valley 81 to 68 at North English Saturday night. Judy Slemmons scored 42 and Julie Hobbs 37 for the winners. English Valley’s Carolyn Warner had 33 and Mid-Prairie reserves fell 34 to 33.

Wellman Mid - Prairie English Valley Judy Slemmons Julie Hobbs Mid-Prairie Carolyn Warner Susan Hartzler Mid- Prairie Mid - Prairie Girls Cardinal

Thousands pay last respects to Kennedy at Capitol rotunda

Thousands enduring near freezing weather lined the Capitol approach as 250000 mourners viewed the casket and catafalque in the rotunda. Former Vice President Nixon and wife Patricia paused near the bier before doors closed at 9.

Washington UPI Capitol Rotunda John Fitzgerald Kennedy White House Capitol Police Charles J. Sullivan Richard M. Nixon Kennedy Patricia

Cardinals, Browns Tie For NFL Eastern Lead In Week

The St. Louis Cardinals upset the New York Giants 24-17 and join the 8-3 leaders in the East with the Browns who beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-17. Chicago and Green Bay also factor in the western chase as Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Washington, and other results shape playoff implications.

UPI St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Bears Roger LeClerc Cardinals New York Giants Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Steelers LeClerc Bears Green Bay Packers San Francisco Forty Niners Chicago Green Bay Kennedy Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Colts Minnesota Vikings Detroit Lions Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles

Grain Dealers to Attend 69th Iowa Convention in Des Moines

About 1 000 feed and grain dealers will attend the 69th annual Iowa Grain Convention in Des Moines on November 24 25 and 26. Merle Tur nipseed Chuck Hotle and Mrs Hotle will participate with special programs for women and social events at the gathering.

Merle Turnipseed Chuck Hotle Des Moines

Wrestling Meet Canceled At Washington High

Washington High School postpones its season opener in the local gym as Wilton Junction would have appeared. The cancellation follows a national day of mourning for President Kennedy, per coach Don Lawless.

Washington High School Wilton Junction Kennedy Don Lawless

Ruby the Gatecrasher Who Shot Oswald

The article portrays Jack Ruby as a bold gatecrasher with a taste for police reporters and celebrities. He handed out ecards declaring himself as Jack Ruby Carousel and intruded into crowds of newsmen near Oswald. Ruby’s sister and roommate recall he was upset by Kennedy’s death and loved presidents. He lived with George Senator, kept four dogs, and favored white on white attire.

Ruby Jack Ruby Justice of the Peace David L. Johnston Oswald Atty Henry Wade George Senator Kennedy Mrs. Grant Chicago Franklin Roosevelt Jack

IBM Keypunch Trainees Wanted in Washington IA

Classified ad invites trainees for specialized business training in keypunch work. Gain higher pay and secure future with short courses. No interference with current job. Low tuition and payment plan. Write Box 471 Washington Iowa with contact phone number.

Washington Iowa

U.S. disposable income up in second quarter 1963

UPI reports that per person disposable income rose to an adjusted annual rate of 2116 dollars in Q2 1963, up three percent from a year earlier. Americans are earning more and spending more as after tax income increases.

Washington UPI Uncle Sam

Wanted Men Women For U S Civil Service Tests

Advertisement urging men and women aged 18 to 52 to prepare for U S Civil Service job openings in the area over the next year. Describes starting pay up to 446 dollars monthly, strong security and advancement, minimal education or experience required for many roles, but notes stiff competition and test requirements. Includes a plea to mail a coupon for free information on positions and salaries and test preparation.

U. S. Civil Service

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