Demons edge Muscatine 14 13 in homecoming thriller
Washington's Demons rallied from behind twice at Case Field losing 13 7 at halftime to Muscatine. A Robert Statler interception and two Tim Trotman passes spurred two late Washington scores and a goal line stand sealed a 14 13 victory.
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Washington
Demons
Muscatine
Case Field
Muskies
Lowe
Trotman
George Statler
Davis County
Centerville
Mid-Prairie
Whittaker and Denison Return From Miami Legion Meet
Martin Whittaker and Charles Denison returned home after attending the American Legion convention in Miami Florida. Mrs Whittaker served as a delegate representing Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Whittaker
Charles Denison
American Legion
Miami
Fla
Whittaker
Iowa
Mt Pleasant rallies to beat Keokuk Chiefs 13 7
Mt Pleasant Panthers won 13 to 7 over Keokuk in a non conference game as Martin Zicke Foose blocked a punt and John Roederer scored on a six yard run late. Randy Welcher added the extra point to seal the win. Fort Madison beat Centerville 33 to 14.
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Mt. Pleasant
Panthers
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Centerville
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Davis County
Oskaloosa
Foose
John Roederer
Randy Welcher
Bob Huiskamp
Mac Hampton
John Nepote
Huiskamp
Chiefs
Roederer
Greg Bontrager
Panther
Welcher
Big Reds
Bob Johnson
Larry Derrick
Larry Marshall
Greg Smith
Dave Sears
Hounds
Bruce Buttel
Ric Wilson
Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks top U High 13 to 0 in homecoming
Mid-Prairie used two second half scores to defeat University High of Iowa City 13 to 0. Terry Redlinger stepped in with a key interception and Gary Kos scored on a late drive as Dana Walker connected with Jan Skola for the extra point.
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Wellman
Mid - Prairie
Golden Hawks
University High
Iowa City
U-High
Hawks
Mid-Prairie
Hawk
Jerry Groff
U - High
Gary Kos
Dana Walker
Jan Skola
Jim Miller
U High
Terry Redlinger
Uhigh
Tape lessons aid early reading, study finds
Washington report from UPI notes a National Education Association study of 56 second graders showing children learned word lists more effectively when heard on a tape recorder than when seen on plastic cards. The finding emphasizes auditory learning in early education.
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Washington
UPI
National Education Association
Highland Huskies Rally To Beat Morning Sun Homecoming
Highland Huskies defeated Morning Sun 26 to 7 on homecoming night. Dave Rarick opened scoring with a 15 yard run, Dennis McDonald put Morning Sun ahead with a one yard TD and extra point, Rarick answered with a six yard score and extra point, Carl Schmidt added a 20 yard TD, and John Sojka sealed it with a 25 yard interception return for a TD as Highland prepares to visit Van Buren.
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Highland
Huskies
Morning Sun
Dave Rarick
Dennis McDonald
Carl Schmidt
John Sojka
van Buren
Top ranked preps in good showing
United Press International reports a crowded Iowa high school football slate with top teams delivering decisive wins. Davenport Central defeated Davenport Assumption 33 to 6, while Sioux City Central overwhelmed Lincoln 40 to 7 and Cedar Rapids Jefferson faces Davenport West tonight.
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United Press International
Davenport Central
Iowa
Central
Davenport Assumption
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Davenport West
Sioux City Central
Sioux Falls
S.C
Lincoln
Ill
Nevada
Boone
Belmond
Lake Mills
Des Moines East
Fort Dodge
Waverly
Shell-Rock
Cedar Falls
Columbus Junction
Winfield
Hawkeye cagers may challenge for Big 10 crown
Iowa City coaches say the Hawkeyes could be contenders in the Big 10 with nine returning lettermen and strong 6'-7' freshmen. Ralph Miller noted improved size from sophomores and a faster, pressing style, while stressing improvement and balance as the key factors for success this season.
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Iowa City
Iowa
UPI
Ralph Miller
University of Iowa
Hawkeye
Miller
Harry Venik
Ben McGilmer
Huston Breedlove
Dick Agnew
Hawkeyes
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio State
Northwestern
Packers Favored But Lions Aim To Tie For West Lead
NFL Week preview notes Green Bay undefeated and favored by nine at Detroit's Tiger Stadium. Lions hope to derail the Packers with staunch defense led by Pat Studstill while Green Bay features Jim Taylor in form after a 27-10 win. Other matchups include Browns Cowboys, Colts Redskins, Cards Steelers, Vikings Bears, Giants Eagles, and Rams 49ers.
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Joe Gergen Upi
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Colts
Green Bay
Packers
Detroit
Colts
Baltimore
Lions
Tiger Stadium
Browns
St. Louis
Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland
Dallas
Redskins
Washington
Cardinals
Pittsburgh Steelers
Minnesota Vikings
Chicago
New York Giants
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
NFL
Pat Studstill
San Francisco
Jim Taylor
Walter Beach
Leroy Kelly
Jimmy Brown
Frank
Lenny Lyles
Colt
Skins
Unitas
Cards
Steelers
Bears
Rudy Buxich
Gale Sayers
Minnesota
King Hill
Eagles
Giants
Plan UNICEF drive at West Chester
West Chester plans for the annual UNICEF drive led by Mrs. Stanley Vodicka and a committee including Mrs. John Duvall Mrs. John McDowell and others. Churches join in the effort with activities on October 29. Junior and senior high members meet at 6 30 p m for street fundraising while grade schools assemble at the Methodist Church for costumes. Donations welcome if not at home. The article also notes local club and Scout activities and social visits.
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A. J. Wotruba
West Chester
Unicef Committee
Stanley Vodicka
John Duvall
John McDowell
Bill Kindred
Max Waterhouse
Robert Stout
Methodist Church
Grace Hill Moravian
Methodist
Federated Churches of
Thegrape Church
Jr. High
Ta Wa
Lodge Hall
Carla Yoder
Bubbling Bluebirds
Nancy Duvall
Chris Colliver
Hole
Ralph Hole
Vicki Peiffer
Ida
Walter Duvall
Zeno Aller
Wellman
Grigg’s
Duvall
Harold Wenger
Karen Wyse
Margaret Zuercher
Archibald
Ohio
Sharon Zuercher
Wenger
Joanne
Conrad Family News From Nobles Oct 12
Mr and Mrs Wm Conrad and Ernie joined by Mr and Mrs Alfred Wagler of Wayland drove to Sigourney for dinner with the Allen Waglers Judy Wagler returned home with them after visiting the Conrads Grandparents. El oise Miller and Jim Brooks wedding at Olds Congregational Church attended by many relatives including Jim Miller and Mary Beth Miller Oscar and Leone Leichty and others. Mark Daniel Leichty born Oct 4 to Vernon and Leichty grandparents Glen Wenger and Herman Leichty. Sam Wittmer dined with sister in Wayland. Eicher Congregation attended Pleasant Hill Home Coming. Noah Widmer entered Mercy Hospital Iowa City for surgery. Rev Willard Leichty and Anna J Yoder visited Henry at VA Hospital Iowa City. Henry’s birthday Oct 19. Rev Omer Nisley preached at Eicher Church as Rudy Martens attended seminary.
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Oscar Miller
Mary Beth
Leon
Leichty
Irwin
Dallas
Vernon Leichty
Mark Daniel
Glen Wenger
Herman Leichty
Ed Alliman
Ft. Madison
Ira
Red) Alliman
Sam Wittmer
Wayland
Otto Freys
Eicher
Pleasant Hill
Jim Miller
Peoria
Ill
Mrs Pridemore Visits in Keota
Mrs Hel en Pridemore of East Moline visited Keota from Sunday to Tuesday at her niece Mrs Pat Patterson’s home. She and Mrs Patterson spent Monday in Cedar Rapids. Denny Peiffer and son of Walford called on Elmer Peiffer’s family Saturday. Rose Jaeger and Elmer Peiffer joined John and Mrs Adam for dinner in Fairfield Sunday. Mrs Wm Miller spent Sunday with Richard Lyle’s family and shared meals.
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Keota
Helen Pridemore
East Moline
Pat Patterson
Denny Peiffer
Walford
Elmer Peiffer
Rose Jaeger
John Adam
Fairfield
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Tom Lowe
Martin
Hopkins
Denon
Green
Bill Lee
Penniston
Lloyd
Letts
Demon
Dave Courtois
Bill Reesink
Tim Trotman
Muskie
Reesink
Statler
Sojka
Larry Green
Westermark
McCleary
Loel Letts
Dan Martin
John Kleese
Wayne
Mike Musser
DeWayne Hopkins
Tom Atkins
Jan Griesenbrouck
Jim Davis
Mike Bloom
Larry Lowenstein
Mike Schmitt
Don Longhurst
Lee Forrester
Tom Masterson
Paul Hetzler
Dave Manley
Bill Ressink
Doug Howell
Jon Hansen
Mike Crumley
John Goldfarb
Sun
Nana al Naan
Mea
Minty Rooney
Daniel
Westington
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Keokuk Chiefs
By Bud “Echner
Arizona
New York
Highland Huskies
Slitz Brothers
Reg
MeeNa
By Sakren
Ryan
Cowboys
Jerry Rhome
Craig Morton
Don Meredith
Bob Hayes
Unicef
Conrads Drive
Sigourney
Mrs. Henry Yoder
Dianne Widmer
Bloomington
Illinois
Judy Ocean
Dianne
Marvin Widmer
Emma Roth
Edith
Noah Widmer
Mercy Hospital
Harlan Widmer
Harlan, Zon
Henry
V.A. Hospital
Willard Leichty
Anna J. Yoder
Noah Mast
Kalona
Maurice Grieser
Janice Grieser
Des Moines
University Hospital
Omer Nisley
Eicher Church
Rudy Martens
Elkhart
Ind
E. Washington
Richard Embree
Mrs. Pridemore
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Washington County
Brown Finance Co
South Iowa
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