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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1966

Page

8

Demons and Centerville battle to 7 7 stalemate at Case Field

Washington Demons and Centerville Big Reds fought to a 7 7 draw at Case Field in a defensive game that left both teams in a fourth place tie. Key moments included two first half Demons drives stalling near the Centerville goal and Mike Hampton breaking up two critical Demon threats with interceptions near the end zones.

Washington Demons Big Reds Centerville Case Field Mike Hampton Reds John Kleese Chris Wilson Brian Britain Ray Porter Golden Hawks Mid - Prairie Dave Myers Goodell Kovacevich Hampton Stuber Hennigan Miller Schooley Porter Soika John Miller

Welcome Wagon Hostess Returns From Omaha Training

Ten years ago today Mrs. Tom Robb of Washington completed a training course in Omaha Nebraska to prepare for the position of Welcome Wagon Hostess, which she now holds in Washington.

Tom Robb Washington Omaha Neb

Fort Madison Clinches South Six Conference Football Title

Fort Madison Bloodhounds used a big second quarter to beat Mount Pleasant Panthers 20 to 12 and claim the 1966 South Six Conference title. Marvin Anderson was out for the Panthers in the first half, while Fort Madison scored on a 65 yard drive and a late second‑quarter run by Bob Johnson. In other games, Fairfield routed Davis County 54–0 and Washington and Centerville tied 7–7.

Fort Madison Bloodhounds Mount Pleasant Panthers Panthers Marvin Anderson Fairfield Davis County Washington Centerville Mt. Pleasant Ken Welcher Derrick Mike Flach Welcher Hounds Bob Johnson John Roederer Roederer Trojans Fairfield Trojans Randy Winfrey Ken Switzer Dan Lane Mile Stoll Dick Nelson

Miami Upsets Southern Cal 10 7 in Florida Showdown

Miami spoiled Southern Cal’s six game win streak at Florida Stadium, a 10 to 7 victory that sidelined the Roses hopefuls. Doug McGee scored the fourth quarter winner after a bruising drive, as Ray Harris added a field goal and Jimmy Bye staged a pivotal interception to set up earlier points.

Miami UPI Hurricanes Southern California Florida California UCLA Notre Dame Southern Cal Georgia Tulane Pittsburth Steve Spurrier Doug McGee Trojan Doug Ray Harris Harris Jimmy Bye Toby Page Rod Sherman Ron Drake

Fort Madison Triumphs Over Mt Pleasant 20–12

Fort Madison defeats Mt Pleasant 20 to 12 in a high school football game. Oskaloosa bests Grinnell 15 to 7. Fairfield shells Davis County 54 to 0. Washington and Centerville tie 7–7. Mid Prairie wins 27–13 over Solon. Keota edges HSV 14–12. Wapello falls to Columbus Community 25–12. New London beats Highland 38–26. Williams section noted as 3 26.

Fort Madison Mt. Pleasant Oskaloosa Grinnell Fairfield Davis County Washington Centerville Mid - Prairie Solon Keota HSV Wapello Columbus Community New London Highland Williams

Palmer Leads Australian Open After Round Two

Arnold Palmer shot a four under par 70 in the second round to reach 137 total and take a one stroke lead at the Australian Open in Brisbane. Peter Thomson sits second at 139, with Kel Nagle, Brian Boyes, and Roberto de Vicenzo one stroke further back. Bruce Devlin and Norman Von Nida are at 149, while Gary Player and Guy Wolstenholm are tied at 142.

Brisbane Australia UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer Peter Thomson Kel Nagle Brian Boyes New Zealand Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Bruce Devlin Norman von Nida

Local notes from Richland and area hospital visits

Mrs Mauer entered Washington County Hospital for medical treatment and observation. L B Luithly, 82, Rubio banker, is a patient at Ottumwa City Hospital. Kenneth Hadley of Audubon is a patient in Ottumwa Hospital with a back ailment. Rev L G Bergthold accompanied Father Edward Shepherd to the National Catholic Rural Life Convention in Manhattan Kansas. Steven Roberts, sixth birthday spent at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield. D H Bun Watson of Rubio suffered a heart attack and is treated there. Glenn Hawley returned home from observation at Jefferson County Hospital. Mrs Don Bishop Sr, Rubio postmaster, attends World Gospel Mission Convention in Columbus Ohio and plans to visit Virginia before Oct 31. Leone Ralph of Mallard and Emily Hinshaw spent weekend at Hinshaw’s in Kirksville. Hawkeye Colt Association board met at Kermit Hinshaw’s with members from several towns. Harmony Circle met at Mrs Andy Harkstra’s. Arbor Vitae Club host Mrs Leo Paxson. A film shown at Pleasant Plain Quaker meeting. Rev Harley Yates to conduct ten days of services at Richland Friends Church starting Oct 26. Mike Harkstra, 14, of Wilton Junction area, treated at Ottumwa City Hospital for football injury. Chris and Elizabeth Harkstra visited Richland.

Jefferson County R Hospital Fairfield Glenn E. Hawley Don Bishop Rubio World Gospel Mission Columbus Ohio Walter Leet Virginia Leone Ralph Mallard Emily Hinshaw Kirksville Hawkeye Colt Association Ora Paxson Son of Man Pleasant Plain Quarterly Richland Friends Church Wilford Lock Woolson Meeting Harley Yates Kinross John Cox Hopewell Yates Hopewell Church Mike Harkstra LaVerne Harkstras Wilton Junction Richland Town City Chris Elizabeth Harkstra Richard Horras

Riverside Community Notes Move and Gatherings

New residents Bennie Rotter family move from West Liberty to Oak Crest Hill area north of Riverside. Terri Rotter attends Riverside Elementary. KU B club hosted by Mrs. Leo Jenn with twelve members. Euchre prizes awarded. November meeting planned with Mrs. Alvin Yeggy hosting. Mix of visits, hunting, family travel, and a departure of SP4 Cletus Novy and wife for a three year tour in Mannheim Germany in December.

Marge Luckey Riverside Bennie Rotter Oak Crest Hill West Liberty Terri Rotter Riverside Elementary Leo Jenn Paul Knebel Herman Heitzman Elmo Kron Paul Fountain Rose Kron Stella Heitzman Leo Jean Alvin Yeggy Jim Luckey Connie Jo Linda Kellogg Mrs. Luckey Glen Miller Solon

McLaren Takes Pole For Times Grand Prix Sports Cars

Bruce McLaren of New Zealand secured pole position for the Times Grand Prix with a 1:44.7 lap on the 3.275 mile Riverside course, averaging 112.607 mph. Second fast qualifier was John Surtees, followed by Jim Hall, Jackie Stewart, and Graham Hill in top slots as 41 of 46 cars beat the old course speed record. Parnelli Jones and A J Foyt failed to qualify for the main race and ran the consolation event.

Riverside UPI Bruce McLaren Buckinghamshire England McLaren John Surtees Surrey Jim Hall Midland Tex Jackie Stewart Dunbarton Graham Hill Dan Gurney Parnelli Jones A. J. Foyt

Kalona Ladies Bridge Club Meets with Grady Hostess

Mrs H L Grady was hostess Monday evening to the Kalona ladies bridge club with Mrs I E Grady as guest. Bridge was at two tables. Prizes for high score traveling and consolation went to Mrs Hazel Coffey Mrs I E Grady and Mrs C C Shimon. Mrs Swartzenaruber will host on Monday evening November 7.

Grady Kalona Eugene Way H. L. Grady Ladies Bridge Club I. E. Grady Hazel Coffey C. C Shimon Swartzenaruber

New Residents Welcomed in Brighton as Local News

Mrs Jeanette Edwards welcomed newcomers Larry and Elizabeth Pohren to Brighton living at the John McConnell rental property and listed their Catholic church. Larry works at Mullikin Standard Station. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Leland Horton and relatives in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls. A cooperative dinner at Gracehill Church honored Pearl Woodford of Oakland with 44 attendees.

Brighton Jeanette Edwards Larry Elizabeth Pohren John McConnell Mullikin Leland Horton Mt. Pleasant Harold Robb Lorne McNeese Diana Melinda Pacha Debra Pacha Cedar Rapids Walter Pacha Keith Wikoff Cedar Falls Rose Peck Sam Armetta Rock Island Kermit Farrier Ottumwa Francelia Farrier Dean’ Stannard Tom Peck Jerry Peck Miami Florida Gracehill Pearl Woodford Oakland California

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