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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1964

Page

8

Demons Top Mustangs 20 6 In Bloomfield Football Duel

Washington Demons defeat Davis County Mustangs 20 to 6 at Bloomfield in a tight game. Tom Lowe threw for 154 yards of 238 total offense as Demon defense clamped down, Ira Wagner and Joe Scranton key plays, Dougall 40 yard run, final score 20 to 6 with two home games left in 1964 season.

Washington Demons Bloomfield Davis County Mustangs Tom Lowe Lowe Mustangs Mustang Demon Case Field Centerville Big Reds Ira Wagner Joe Scranton Tim Dougall Scranton Dougall Trotman Letts Jim Harris Shellmaker Inman Secranton Davis County Shelmaker Ritz Warning Low Ballard

Mt. Pleasant clinches Southeast Six title with 34–0 win

Mt. Pleasant Panthers secure their third straight Southeast Six crown by routing Fairfield 34 to 0. Dennis Lamm injures shoulder, Tom Raines recovers three fumbles, and Tim Proctor, Roger Campbell, and Pat Coughlin contribute scores and kicks as Mt. Pleasant improves to 4–0 in conference. Fort Madison dominates Monmouth 57–0. Centerville defeats Chariton 12–0. Washington tops Davis County 20–6.

Mt. Pleasant Panthers Fairfield Trojans Washington Davis County Fort Madison Monmouth Ill Centerville Chariton Dennis Lamm Mt. Pleasant Tom Raines Panthers Tim Proctor Roger Campbell Proctor Panther Campbell Pat Coughlin Mark Zickefoose

Homecoming Parade Float Catches Fire In Flight

Ten years ago today Fri day homecoming parade caused by a float snagging electric wires. The Blattner school float made of crepe paper ignited, burning quickly with students unable to extinguish the blaze as they watched hours of work go up in smoke.

Virginia Potter Blattner

Jefferson keeps top Iowa high school football rating

United Press International reports Jefferson defeated cross-town rival Washington 14-0 to extend its winning streak to six and maintain No. 1 status. Iowa City, Cedar Rapids Washington, Mount Pleasant, Shenandoah, Storm Lake and others posted varied results as top teams navigated week standings.

United Press International Cedar Rapids Jeferson Iowa Iowa City Washington Jefferson Dubuque Mount Pleasant Fairfield Atlantic Shenandoah Storm Lake Emmetsburg Fort Dodge Mason City Waterloo East Cedar Falls Indianola Albia Waverly-Shellrock Charles City Webster City Town Falls Cedar Rapids Regis Rock Island Regis Belmond Northwood Tama Toledo Cedar Rapids Prairie

Frick to block Yankees sale to CBS within days

Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick is expected to prohibit the sale of the New York Yankees to CBS within the next week as the Justice Department antitrust division continues its investigation. If Frick does not void the sale, the antitrust division may rule the deal cannot be consummated. CBS already held 80 percent of the club, with the agreement disclosed last August and set to close November 2.

Chicago UPI Ford Frick New York Yankees Columbia Broadcasting System Frick Antitrust Division Justice Department Anti-Trust Division CBS Yankees

Mid Prairie and Wilton Junction play to 13 13 tie

Mid Prairie tied Wilton Junction 13 all in a Thursday night game at Wilton Junction. Stockett raced 30 yards for a second quarter touchdown with a Redlinger to Kos pass for the conversion. Kos added a 50 yard TD run in the fourth. Wilton Junction answered with a two yard plunge and a 50 yard pass. Mid Prairie visits Solon next Friday.

Mid - Prairie Wilton Junction Stockett T.D Redlinger Kelly Kos Solon Mid-Prairie

Highland Triumphs Over Harmony 26 12 in Conference Clash

Highland High School defeated Harmony 26 to 12 in a Blackhawk Conference football game at Ainsworth Friday night. Gary Yeggy scored on two yard and one yard runs, while Bob Robertson returned two interceptions for scores, 30 and 50 yards. Highland led 20 to 0 at halftime and will travel to Van Buren next Friday.

Ainsworth Highland High School Harmony Blackhawk Gary Yeggy Highland Bob Robertson van Buren

West Branch to Restrict Parking for Hoover Burial

West Branch Iowa burial day plan restricts area near the Hoover memorial site to family and invited guests. General public may enter grounds via main gate on foot but private cars are barred. A National Guard detail will guard the area while parking at the main gate is prohibited.

West Branch Iowa UPI Herbert Hoover Sth Army Hoover Memorial Hoover National Guard

Protecting Roses From Winter Cold and Wind

County extension director Jim Frier and Iowa State University horticulturist Ben F. Vance advise timely protection for roses from late October to March. Use a 10 inch soil mound around each plant after removing fallen leaves to prevent diseases. Do not soil-mound from the rose bed. tie canes, prune in spring. climbing roses need soil cover for the winter.

Jim Frier Ben F. Vance Iowa State University

Inspection held for Keota PEO Chapter

A Keota PEO inspection was held at the home of Mrs Arleta Barnum with Mrs Zora Knudsen from the State chapter as inspecting officer. An Emerald Rebekah Lodge meeting followed with a musical program by Shirley Sparrow and a girls sextet. Refreshments were served. several hosts and hostesses contributed to the evening activities.

Bid to Hearts Doubled and Diamonds Lead in England Match

In a 1964 England team match, four tables show divergent contracts. South doubled four hearts for 790 points at table one, while table two saw four spades down for 400, table three yielded down two for 200, and table four suffered 1100 points down after five diamonds doubled. East’s opening choice varied, suggesting a club bid might have saved the fourth table.

King of Diamonds England South West East’s East South West North North East King Features Syndicate, Inc

D A R Meeting Discusses Indian School Aid and November Luncheon

Dar Rapids and Mrs Bruns read the D A R program summary. President General Mrs Robert Duncan's message read by Mrs Klein. Topic: schools for Indian children and expanding training. November meeting set for November 20 with luncheon hosted by Mrs Harry Neal in Sigourney. Keota students head to All-State Music Contest in Fairfield October 31.

D.A.R Joseph Haney Harry Neal Sigourney Emry Smith Okuk County Hospital Keota High School Fairfield Gordy Baughman Dave Luers Jeri Mayer Karyl Jaeger Tom Walker Craig Conklin Peg Grimes Shirley Sparrow

Legal Professionals Directory Listing Snapshot

A condensed historical professional directory listing several law firms and physicians. It includes Morrison Morrison and Lloyd with Edmond D. Morrison Jr and James E. Lloyd at 211 W. Washington St, Morrison-Morrison and Lloyd at 211 W. Washington St, John C. Owen at 1192 West Washington, Stewart and Shearer with Richard A. Stewart and Paul V. Shearer at 225 West Main, and Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician with contact lines.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

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