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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1975

Page

8

Evert Reaches Forest Hills Finals in Tennis Showdown

Chris Evert advances to the Forest Hills final after a 6 4 6 4 win over Martina Navratilova, facing Evonne Goolagong Cawley who defeated Virginia Wade 7 5 6 1. Jimmy Connors, Bjorn Borg, Guillermo Vilas and Manuel Orantes also reach semifinals as the men prepare for the weekend program.

Forest Hills N.Y UPI Chris Evert Chris Evonne Goolagong Cawley Evonne Miss Evert Margaret Court Billie Jean King Virginia Wade Britain Virginia Martina Navratilova Czechoslovakia Martina Jimmy Connors Bjorn Borg Sweden Guillermo Vilas Argentina Manuel Orantes Spain Connors Pixie the Nastase Hlie Tom Okker Marty Riessen Jimmy Borg Boston U.S Vilas

Schroeder leads Southern Open with 66 after first two rounds

John Schroeder, fighting a four month slump, fired a 4-under 66 to take a two stroke lead at the Southern Open in Columbus. Alan Tapie matched 66 for a 133 total while Mac McLendon and Hubert Green were at 134 and Mark Hayes and George Burns at 135. Schroeder singled out the par four 16th for a turning point after a 40-foot chip survived a possible double bogey.

Columbus UPI John Schroeder Schroeder Alan Tapie Green Island Country Club Mac McLendon Hubert Green Green McLendon Mark Hayes George Burns Terry Dill

Orioles sweep Yankees as Grimsley returns to form

Orioles win 5-4 and 2-1 to complete a sweep of the Yankees. Ross Grimsley, back in a starter role, delivers a sharper performance inspired by an old tempo. Paul Mitchell and Grimsley match strong NY batting, while Doug DeCinces drives in the decisive run in the second game. Bobby Bonds homers for the Yankees in a tight two-game set.

Py We Upi Baltimore Earl Weaver Ross Grimsley Chicago Grimsley Weaver George Bamberger Jim Kaat Orioles Kaat New York Yankees New York Paul Mitchell Ross Bobby Grich Doug DeCinces Don Baylor Bobby Bonds

Strong openers set tone as Iowa prep football season begins

United Press International notes many top contenders won in week one with several overtime thrillers. Dowling, Heelan, Kennedy, Wahlert, Burlington, Waterloo West, and Lincoln posted wins while Mount Vernon and Atlantic dropped tight games. In triple overtime, Carson Macedonia beat Tri-Center 31-24 and Danville defeated Mediapolis 34-28.

United Press Internationl Iowa West Des Moines Dowling Sioux City Heelan Sioux City Heelan Dowling Davenport West Cedar Rapids Jefferson West Sioux City East Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Kennedy Dubuque Hempstead Dubuque Wahlert Davenport Assumption Burlington Keokuk Waterloo West Iowa City Marshalltown Des Moines Lincoln Fairfield Albia Atlantic Spencer Mount Vernon Anamosa Postville Waukon Hamburg Malvern Avo-Ha Walnut Kevin McCrevey Carson Macedonia Tri-Center Danville Mediapolis

Mrs. Earnie Earll, 73, dies in Iowa City

Delcie Louisa Davidson Earll, born July 23, 1902 in Washington, died September 5, 1975 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after illness since May. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Leland Grove. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by son Delbert, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters. husband and parents preceded in death.

Earnie Earll North Sixth Avenue Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jones Leland Grove Elm Grove Cemetery Delcie Louisa Davidson Washington Perry Lena Jacobs Davidson Swedesburg Ernie Ernest Earls Christian Church VFW Delbert Earls Ralph Mae) Miller

Charlotte Grimes dies at Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction

Charlotte Catherine Grimes 92 died Friday September 5 1975 at Colonial Manor Columbus Junction. Funeral services 10 30 a m Monday Stacy Lewis Funeral Home burial Indian Creek Cemetery. Born August 31 1883 Fredonia to Samuel D and Mary Walker Hunter. Wife of Harry Willmering 1910 and Joseph Grimes 1957. Survived by two daughters, three grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a brother Frank Stone.

Columbus Junction Charlotte Catherine Grimes Colonial Manor Stacy-Lewis Indian Creek Grimes Fredonia Samuel D Mary Walker Hunter United Methodist Church Harry Willmering Texas Joseph Grimes

Iowa prep grid scores by United Press

Iowa prep football scores list with many cities and teams across the state and beyond. Notable results include Ames 13 and WDM Valley 3, Dallas 12, and Waukee 60 as a late high-scoring entry, reflecting a broad set of district games and outcomes.

Ankeny DM North Carlisle Pleasantville Urbandale DM Tech Ames WDM Valley Waukee Mingo

Iowa jobless rate hits record 6.6 percent in August

Iowa's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to a record 6.6 per cent in August, the Iowa Employment Security Commission said. The figure surpasses the prior high of 6.2 per cent in June and follows July's 5.9 per cent rate, marking the highest joblessness since 1950.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Iowa Employment Security Commission

Directory of area attorneys and service providers

A cluttered professional directory lists law firms and attorneys in Washington Iowa area with offices at 112 South B and 211 West Washington Street plus associates at 225 West Main and 109 East Main. Other entries include chiropractors, optometrist, counseling services, nursing home, and moving company details with phone numbers and open hours.

Livingston, Day Kehoe Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates Craig Arbuckle South B Morrison Lloyd Edmund D. Morrison James E West Washington St John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer Douglas L. Tindal West Main Griffiths Anderson & Buffer Lawrence B. Griffiths Tracy Anderson Pete F. Buffer W. Main Washington Kolona 5Th& D Streets M. L. Tweeton North Marion Thomas D. Kauffman Iowa Credit ‘Association North Iowa Melvin Schneider Credit Bureau OF Washington Inc South Maplewood Manor Keota Steopaths P. L. Etter Osteopathic John W. Lemmon Iowa Avenue Weds & Thurs Court House Children's House, Inc Ainsworth Cook's Transfer, Inc Fairfis Lown

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