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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1962

Page

6

Muscatine Muskie Defense Tops Washington Demons 21 7

Muscatine took a rain soaked homecoming 21 7 victory over Washington as Herb Grigg directed the Muskies offense. Dodder and Grigg connected on key plays while Muscatine leveraged its weight edge and tough defense to withstand a late Washington push.

Muscatine Muskies Washington Demons Heinz Field Herb Grigg Joe Dodder Washington Rogeven Dodder Grigg Demons

Centerville Upsets Ft. Madison Homecoming In Muddy Clash

Southeast Six notes a soggy Friday with only one league game. Centerville beat Ft. Madison 14 7 for a homecoming win as Keokuk tied Mt. Pleasant 0 0. Washington lost 21 7 at Muscatine. Fairfield fell 30 6 to Ottumwa. Davis County 14 0 to Oskaloosa.

Centerville Ft. Madison Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Chiefs Panthers Washington Big Muscatine Muscatine Davis County Fairfield Trojans Ottumwa Oskaloosa

Keith Cook Named Assistant Manager at Northwestern Bell

Ten years ago today Keith Cook son of the Max Cooks was transferred from Des Moines to Waterloo to become assistant manager of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. He joined the firm after graduating from the University of Iowa three years earlier.

Keith Cook Max Cooks Des Moines Waterloo Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Mr. Cook University of Iowa

Centerville Tops Ft Madison 14 to 7 in Grid Battle

In a high school football roundup Centerville defeated Ft Madison 14 to 7 while Danville beat Winfield 13 to 7. Mt Union routed Keota 19 to 0 and Mediapolis won 16 to 6 over Morning Sun.

Centerville Ft. Madison Danville Winfield Mt. Union Columbus Community Iowa City University High Keota Durant Mediapolis Morning Sun Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Muscatine Washington Mid-Prairie Tri-County Riverside L and M Waco Ainsworth

Waco Star Roth Scores Five Touchdowns in Rainy Win

Waco all star Charles Roth ran for 192 yards on 16 carries and scored five touchdowns as Wayland beat Ainsworth 42 13. Teammate Steve Mast added two extra points and 94 rushing yards, with Leichty scoring once and Roth sealing the game with a late TD.

Waco Charles Roth Ainsworth Wayland Charlie Roth Company Roth Steve Mast Mast Ainsworth Tigers Mike Klopfenstein Pat McDole WACC Fred Ekstrand Jud Meyer Phil Myers Sid Brooks Tigers Leichty

Golden Hawks of Mid-Prairie Win Homecoming Shutout

The Golden Hawks of Mid-Prairie defeated Tri-County 14 to 0 on homecoming night. Joel Schwartz scored on a two yard run in the first quarter, and Kirk Bailey led a defense that forced a safety. A 31 yard touchdown pass from Phil Miller to Tom Jis gave Mid-Prairie a second score in the second quarter. Tri-County failed to threaten, and a late drive ended at the one yard line.

Clure Stalder McClure Zeck Joe Scranton Muscatine Demons Muskie Washington Scranton Ballard Muskies Grigg Felton Scranton Quick Dodder Inter Ft. Madison Bloodhounds Centerville Hounds Wally Lane Bob Hawkins Garland Smith Larry Shondel Ron Boyer Wellman Mid - Prairie Golden Hawks Tri-County Hawks Joel Schwartz Kirk Bailey Tri County Mid-Prairie Phil Miller Tom Ji S Ball

Packers powerful even without Paul

Packers face the Forty Niners without Paul Hornung as coach Red Hickey notes Moore and Pitts can keep fast scoring drives. Lions, Eagles, Browns, Steelers, Rams, and Bears also hold multiple matchups with favored margins and key player notes across the league.

United Press International Paul Hornung Red Hickey San Francisco Tom Moore Elijah Pitts Hickey Green Bay Moore Pitts Bart Starr Detroit Lions Giants New York Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins Philadelphia Cleveland Browns Cardinals St. Louis Steelers Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Rams Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts Yankee Stadium Lions Milt Plum Browns Eagles Buddy Parker Dallas Eddie LeBaron Parker Jon Arnett Vikings

Women's Bowling Mace 4 1688 and More Standouts

Scores show Mace 1688 for Advanced Ross 1364 with 252 handicap while A and W Root Beer 1718 with 165 handicap leads team totals. Hy Vee 1356 with 192 handicap and Coast to Coast 1314. General Life of Iowa 1679 Fareway 1648 with 27 handicap. Dorothy Patterson tops individual with 235 game and 620 series. Freda Varney 460 series.

Mace Advanced Ross A and W Root Beer Swifts Feeds General Life of Iowa Hy Vee Swifts General Life Dorothy Patterson Freda Varney Mace Motor Company General Life of Iowa Root Beer Hy V Fareway Ross

Columbus Community High tops University High 19 to 6

Columbus Community High School defeated University High of Iowa City 19 to 6 on Friday night at Columbus Junction. Forbes scored a five yard run, Hoyt threw an 18 and 9 yard touchdown pass from Singleton, and Buser added the extra point for the winners. Mickelson scored U High’s touchdown on a one yard run.

Columbus Junction Columbus Community High School University High of Iowa City Forbes Hoyt Singleton Buser Mickelson

Riverside Dominates L and M 20-0 in Homecoming Victory

Riverside Rockets crush L and M 20 to 0 on homecoming as Bill Schmidt scores twice from short yardage and Dallas Krantz adds a 93 yard fumble return for a touchdown. Krantz converts both extra points as Riverside improves to 2-0 with injuries limiting roster depth. Coach Darrell Bogner leads the squad.

Riverside Bill Schmidt Dallas Krantz Krantz L and M

Iowa Twin Group Will Meet Sunday in Riverside

Miss Catherine Baschnagel of Cedar Rapids, co vice president of the Wawkeye Twin Club announces a birthday dinner for club members and families on Sunday October 28 from 11 am to 4 pm at the U S P S Hall Cedar Rapids. Potluck at noon with coffee provided. Robert and Clarence Rummelhart returned from Boulder Colorado after services for their sister Esther Mary Rummelhart Kirby born August 20 1889.

Riverside Catherine Baschnagel Cedar Rapids Wawkeye Twin Club, Inc U.S.P.S Third Street 5. E Robert Clarence Rummelhart Mrs Joe Kirby Boulder Colorado Esther Mary Rummelhart Frank and Mary Mougin Rummelhart Louis Kirby Stella Rummelhart Denver Colo Louis Oakdale Iowa Rupert McAllen Tex Robert and Clarence

Flu Bug Hits Gracehill Writer and Falls on Life

Gracehill writer notes illness from flu kept hand from tracking well. Local activity highlights include 4-H meetings and gatherings at Mary Engel home, Washington County events, funeral at Richland, and a 50th wedding anniversary in Brighton. Community members attend church, youth fellowship, and football games.

Gracehill Mary Engel Gene Engel Washington County Historical Society Library Washington Franklin Cubs Paul Hazelett Bill Paul G. Hazelett Doug Moothart Lisa Charles Julia Miksch Mary Fritz Engel Ainsworth Max Margaret Fleig Friends Church Richland Sheryl Vodicka Cedar Rapids Pam Jones Chris Engel Rex Gingerichs Bill Kindred Olive Miksch Our Church Eugene Engel Ray Brenneman Kalona Stanley Vodick Lloyd Jones

ISU Awarded Grant for Rural Electrification Research

Iowa State University at Ames receives an annual 15500 dollar grant from seven Iowa electric utilities to continue rural electrification research and education through the past fifteen years. Dr. Clarence W. Bockhop heads the Agricultural Engineering department and met with H L Mann to review plans and confirm ongoing company support. Mann noted the seven utilities have invested over 200000 dollars across the program.

Iowa State University At Ames Electric Utilities of Iowa Clarence W. Bockhop Iowa State H.L. Mann Iowa Southern Utilities Mann Harold L. Mann Iowa State University

Funeral services for Mrs Hesseltine

Funeral services for Mrs. Della Hesseltine were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Richard Peterson officiating. Pallbearers were Leo Mangold Jr, William Case, Kenneth Davison, Oscar Kelemen. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

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