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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1963

Page

8

East tops poll as Davenport Central weathering challenge

Davenport Central clung to first place in the UPI weekly prep football ratings while Des Moines East shadows the top spot. East remains undefeated and closing distance as Cedar Falls drops from the Top Ten after a loss. Ottumwa holds third with 47-21 win. Mount Pleasant dominates unscored-on. Des Moines Lincoln surges from eighth to fifth.

Davenport Central United Press International Des Moines East Blue Devils Central Undefeated East Davenport Davenport West Des Moines Tech Cedar Falls Waterloo East Water 100 Ottumwa Bettendorf Mount Pleasant UPI Fairfield Webster City Humboldt Decorah Cresco Crestwood Des Moines Lincoln Sioux City Heelan Atlantic Heelen Sth Sioux Falls O'Gorman

Snook Wins Iowa quarterbacks job over Riddle

Iowa City IA UPI coach Jerry Burns promoted sophomore Gary Snook to the first team at quarterback, dropping Fred Riddle to backup after Riddle’s five touchdown passes set a Big Ten record two weeks earlier. Also promoted was Ivory McDowell to first team at left end to replace Cloyd Webb. Iowa heads to Ohio State after practice before a light workout.

Iowa City UPI Fred Riddle Indiana University of Iowa Jerry Burns Gary Snook Riddle Collinsville Snook Burns

Gordie Howe Set to Extend NHL Records Against Hawks

Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, already the NHL leader in games assists and points, seeks the goal mark against the Chicago Black Hawks. Howe scored his 544th goal Sunday tying Maurice Richard’s career record in 1127 games versus Montreal. Chicago aims to beat Detroit for their first win in the season series.

Chicago UPI Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Chicago Black Hawks Howe Montreal Canadiens Maurice Richard Hawks Detroit Red Wings

Texas tops first UPI grid poll in college football rankings

Texas holds first in the United Press International grid poll with a 6-0 mark and 350 points. Ohio State, LSU, Pittsburgh, and others follow in the top 20 with several teams receiving votes from across the season standings.

Texas NEW York UPS United Press International Mlinois Mississippi Alabama Navy Wisconsin Auburn Oklahoma Southern Calif Syracuse Ohio State Louisiana State Pittsburgh Nebraska Michigan State Baylor Missouri Arkansas North Carolina State Duke Purdue Army Northwestern Princeton Georgia Tech Penn State Washington Memphis State Air Force

Bowling League Scores and Notable Moments

In the Hy-Vee Fareway Freshwaters weekly league action Freshwaters Hy-Vee and Zieglowsky Builders posted top team series with Freshwaters leading at 2153 and Hy-Vee at 2638. Individual leaders include Dutch Meyers 624 B Clark 575 and C Zieglowsky 230 Crone 227. Bernard Crock converted a 7 10 split in recent league play.

Hy - Vee Fareway Freshwaters Ui Reiss Zieglowsky Builders Payne TV Wilson Ross Freshwaters

Junior bowling loop formation meeting planned

Boys and girls interested in joining the junior bowling league are invited to Melody Lanes Saturday at 10 a m. Teams will be formed at that session.

Melody Lanes

Evangelist Jerry Beltz to Visit Gracehill Church

Jerry Beltz, evangelist and lecturer, returns from a six month campaign in South Korea and travels interdenominationally in America. He spoke to over 14,000 students in Korean schools and 7,000 people in the last four days at Tague. He will present nightly programs at Grace Moravian Church from November 3 to 10 at 7:30 p.m. with a free picture giveaway for top first-night attendees.

Jerry Beltz South Korea Hawaii Alaska Japan Tague America Knopiv North Platte Nebraska

Washington Demons close 1963 season with win over Pansy McGill

Washington Demons sophomore squad ends football season with a 33 to 12 victory over Pansy McGill at Case Field. Coach Don Lawless praises linemen after using every squad member in the finale. Sophomore record stands at three wins and three losses.

Tweeten Winga Shirley Bur Washington Sopnomores Lingame Maxine Steele Freda Varney Noon Pansy McGill Cardinal Case Field Demons Don Lawless Washington Sophs Demon

Goldwater urges selling TVA to private industry

Senator Barry Goldwater proposes the government dispose of the Tennessee Valley Authority and sell it to private industry. He notes TVA pays only 5 percent of its gross revenue to local government and would owe far more under a typical tax levy, asserting the shift would be serious.

Washington UPL Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Goldwater Richard Fulton D-Tenn GOP

Mooty to seek re election for lieutenant governor

Des Moines reports Lieutenant Governor William Mooty plans to seek re election. With Rep. Robert Naden Webster City already in, Mooty’s move may affect Attorney General Evan Hultman and Senator David Shaff, shaping the GOP governor’s race as Mooty runs for a second term.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa Daily Press Association William Mooty Mooty Woul Mooty Robert Naden Webster City Evan Hultman Hultman David Shaif Clinton Shaff Govenor Clinton Republican Naden

Amish Parents Denied Exemption From School Rule

In Independence, Judge George Heath denied a petition by ten Amish fathers to exempt their 37 children from attending state approved schools. He ruled that requiring certified teachers is not a heavy burden and noted many Amish children already comply or are exempted, leaving the plaintiffs with no grounds for exception.

Best Season Since 1958 Pheasant Boom in Iowa

Iowa officials report the pheasant population is at its strongest since 1958 with an expected harvest over 1.5 million ringnecks. Brabham cites 4 million birds statewide, notes hens are protected, and explains season length and daily limits to balance hunting with brood stock preservation.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa William C. Brabham Towa Conservation Commission Towa Richard Nomsen Garner Nomsen Brabham Ip Town

Keota VFW Auxiliary meets and community acts

In Keota on October 24 the VFW Auxiliary held its regular meeting at the VFW Hall with strong attendance. Guests included Cora Guthrie of Oskaloosa and Sigourney members Darlene Clubb and Mrs Turner. Reports highlighted 75 pounds of clothing for the Indian Mission, Thanksgiving fruit donations to shutins, and hospital and Christmas fund support. The group urged Veterans Day observance and announced a park program with cake donations for a January district meeting.

South Dakota Senior Citizens Fiona Cady Lions Club Knoxville Department Irene Baughman Veterans Hospital Cora Guthrie Florence Sheets Delores Bomber Agnes Sigler Sunnyside Pinochle Club Keith Jones Meryl Ri |Ardson Martha Sanders Ruth Zehr Ruth Ginkens Meryl Richardson Emmi Seigler Wayne Zehr Fred Dean

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