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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1964

Page

8

Mt. Pleasant edges Demons in opening league clash

Mt Pleasant escapes Washington Demons 20 13 in a Southeast Six opener at Case Field. Mt Pleasant led 13 0 at halftime as Proctor and Calloway scored, while Washington rallied with a third quarter touchdown pass from Lowe to Logan and a late drive before time expired. The win extends the Panthers momentum while the Demons suffer injuries and await Fairfield next week.

Washington Demons Mt. Pleasant Panther Panthers Harold Stevens Pat Coghlan Bill Calloway Calloway Proctor Tom Lowe Jim Logan Lowe Trotman Jim Rossen Dale Randall Phil Poorman Claude Marie John Bordwell Rich Ballard Steve Whisler Bruce Brown Loel Letts John Combs Joe Scranton Tim Dougall Dennis Coon Fairfield Trojans Case Field Vector Whisler Dougall Letts Campbell Coon Calloway Campbell Lamm Scranton Seikas Ballard Logan Demon

Iowa Wesleyan College Choir Organizes for Year

Ten years ago today the Iowa Wesleyan College choir organized to begin its activities with Charles Reed of Washington named president for the year. Norman Benn and Janice Thompson of Washington are among the choir members.

Iowa Wesleyan College Charles Reed Washington Norman Benn Janice Thompson

Stalder Family Attends Graduation at Ft Leonard Wood

Ralph Moothart returns from Iowa City Veterans Hospital improved. Mrs Ray Stalder and Ronald visit Ft Leonard Wood for Third Battalion Third Training Regiment basic graduation. Pvt Robert Stalder, son of the Stalders, on leave and heading to Ft Polk for further training. Pvt Michael Cupp of St Dodge also a graduate guest in the Stalder home.

Ray Stalder Ronald Ft. Leonard Wood Third Training Regiment Robert Stalder Ray Stalders Ft. Polk Michael Cupp St. Dodge Stalder

Reds Use Ellis to Fuel Late Rally for Pennant Hope

Sammy Ellis stars in a Reds surge as relief ace of a doubleheader sweep over the Mets. Cincinnati cuts the gap to 1.5 behind the Phillies with eight games left, while Philadelphia falters to Braves and others in NL action. In AL, New York tops Washington and Detroit beats Boston among other results.

Sammy Cincinnati Reds Sammy Ellis Reds Youngstown Ohio Ellis Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants San Francisco Giants Files New York Mets Bob Purkey Jim Maloney Mets Joe Christopher Maloney Pete Rose Vada_ Pinson Frank Robinson al Jackson Robinson Marty Keough Phillies Braves Phils Milwaukee Braves Eddie Mathews Clay Dalrymple Johnny Callison Richie Allen Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Colts New York Washington Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Los Angeles Minnesota Detroit Boston

Tennis teams meet in doubles today

In Cleveland Australia and the United States renew a Davis Cup doubles clash after Friday’s openers. McKinley and Ralston aim to repeat last year’s doubles win over Emerson and Fraser as Hopman predicts a U.S. loss of form for the Australian pair.

Cleveland Ohio Australia United States U.S Adelaide Chuck McKinley San Antonio Tex Fred Stolle Roy Emerson Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif McKinley Ralston Emerson Neale Fraser Harry Hopman

Highland Gridders Edge Hedrick 18–0 in Ainsworth

Highland beat Hedrick 18 to 0 at Ainsworth with a 37 yard scoring run by Tom Hartsock and two one yard TD plunges by John Sojka. Highland will host Cardinal next Tuesday evening.

Ainsworth Highland Hedrick Tom Hartsock John Sojka Cardinal

Pennant Races At A Glance From United Press International

American League standings show New York 94 59 .614 and Baltimore 91 64 .587 with Detroit 4 3 at home in Detroit and Cleveland 3 2 away. Chicago also shows 91 64 .587 with Los Angeles and Kansas City results both at home and away.

T. L. Pet New York Baltimore Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Los Angeles Kansas City

National League Standings and Home Road Results

The National League table shows Philadelphia leading with 90 wins and 65 losses, Cincinnati 88-66, St. Louis 87-67, and San Francisco 86-68. Philadelphia went 2 at home and 5 away in streaks. Cincinnati 5 at home and 3 away. St. Louis 6 at home and 2 away. and San Francisco 6 at home and 2 on the road with Chicago and Houston losses noted.

W. L. Pet GBTP Phila Cincinnati St. Louis San Fran Philadelphia Milwaukee Pittsburgh New York San Francisco Houston Chicago

SUI alumi to hear Dr Frank Seiberling dinner talk

State University of Iowa art professor and department head Dr Frank A Seiberling will address the Washington County Alumni group at a 7 p.m. dinner October 5 at the Washington Country Club. He will discuss art and art education with color slides. Reservations cost 2.25 dollars and must be mailed by October 1 to Mrs Robert Day. Richard Houston, field secretary for the university Alumni association, will accompany him.

Frank A. Seiberling State University of Iowa Washington County Washington Country Club Seiberling University Ohio State University School of Fine Arts College Art Bulletin Toledo Museum of Art Toledo Ohio Lawrenceville School Princeton University University of Chicago Robert Day Washington Richard Houston

Southeast Six Opens With Week One Wins

Mt Pleasant, Fairfield, and Davis County opened Southeast Six football with wins. Mt Pleasant edged Washington 20 to 13, Fairfield defeated Fort Madison 20 to 7, and Davis County defeated Centerville 20 to 12. Fairfield built a 13 point lead in the first and third quarters with Jerry Brown and Mike Roe key runs.

Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Davis County Washington Fort Madison Centerville Jerry Brown Mike Roe Brown Shawn Thompson Dan McGloghlin Rich Sanchez Bob Emard

Mid-Prairie Triumphs 26 12 At West Branch

Wellman Mid-Prairie defeated West Branch 26 to 12 in a Friday night game at West Branch. Dick Harvey opened scoring with a one yard run, Tom Slockett added a point, and Slockett later ran 20 yards for a touchdown with Kos converting. Mangold had a 50 yard fumbled punt return for a score, Kos added the extra, Stockett returned an interception 87 yards, and McCarty returned another pick 81 yards for West Branch. Mid-Prairie faces Durant in Wellman next Friday.

Wellman Mid - Prairie West Branch Dick Harvey Mid- Prairie Tom Slockett Slockett Hawk Kos Terry Mangold Mid-Prairie Brad McCraty Tom Stockett Brad McCarty Durant

Nine Latvians Seek Exit From Russia In Moscow Hotel

Nine refugees from Soviet Latvia, including the wife of an American and two families, huddle in a Moscow hotel room awaiting word on permission to leave Russia. They sold belongings and left children from school to seek asylum, saying discrimination and loss of homeland push their bid for exit to the United States or China where relatives or birth ties exist.

Moscow UPI Latvia Russia Anatole Berezin William Barr Lidia United States

Sergeant Killed by Viet Cong in Delta Battle

In Vinh Binh Province near Ap Luong Dien, a U S Army sergeant was missing and presumed killed after a fierce battle with Viet Cong. An American Skyraider bomber was shot down. the pilot and Vietnamese trainee survived and were rescued by U S helicopters. Another Skyraider crash occurred nearby earlier this week with likely American casualties.

Saigon VPS Ap Luong Dien Vinh Binh Bassac River Can Tho

Local Fines and Social Security Clinic Notice

Fined Helen L. Cheafas of Cedar Rapids paid $10 and costs for speeding by Justice G B Holden. A Social Security representative will be at the Washington Post Office on Wednesday September 30 from 9 to 11 a m DST to assist the public.

Helen L. Cheafas Cedar Rapids G. B. Holden Social Security Washington Post Office

Congress poised to adjourn as week ends

Senate leaders Mansfield and Dirksen predict adjournment by next Saturday as House plans return Monday. Conferees to tackle health care for the aged through Social Security could clear the final hurdle. Senate backs a $1.06 billion Appalachian revitalization program, with GI life insurance issues and a federal crime for black market baby profiteering topping other actions.

Washington UPI Senate Congress Mike Mansfield Mont Everett M. Dirksen House House- Senate Johnson Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Central Intelligence Agency

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