Nixon & Co to Build New Feed Plant Here
Nixon and Company announces a new feed manufacturing plant to be built just north of 12th Street in Washington. Construction starts within two days, with 13 to 20 workers employed year round, most locally hired, to produce hog and cattle feeds on an automated system. The firm operates in Omaha, Sioux City, and Des Moines and chose Washington for its livestock activity and community assets.
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Nixon and Company
Northray King and Company
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Mr. Smith
Washington
Smith J.D. Franta
Hi Y Group To Learn Of Wilderness Camp
The Hi Y group at the YMCA will meet this evening at 7 in the Community Room. The program covers the Wilderness Camping Program under study, with movies shown as part of the session. Attendance is open to interested persons at no charge.
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Six Die in Iowa Mishaps in Easter Weekend Losses
United Press International reports six people killed in Iowa over the weekend. A Waterloo woman and her mother died in a two car crash near Iowa City on U.S. 6. Several others were injured, with University of Iowa students possibly contributing to the heavy traffic. The event raised Iowa’s 1963 toll to 182, with three other deaths from non crash causes listed among rural Polk City and Swea City residents. A Sioux City man drowned near Crystal Lake west of South Sioux City, Nebraska, and a search for Lester Mindear, 63, continued at night. The crash victims included Mrs Thomas O’Hara, 52, and Lydia Erath, 85, both of Waterloo, plus Michael Baker, 18, Lacona, and Merlyn Krutsinger, 25, Chariton. Des Moines residents Charles Squire, 25, and Clyde Wilson, 35, also died in traffic. Clyde Eden, 7, Swea City, and D Junior Michiel, 40, Polk City, were non-traffic fatalities.
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Riverside Road Paving Project Begins Today
Work starts today on the Riverside Washington road as Carlson Bros Construction Co Decorah closes the north end for paving prep. The project will take several weeks and will eventually provide a paved route from Washington to Riverside using a more direct path than currently available.
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15 Year Term For Billie Sol Estes
US District Judge Thomason sentenced bankrupt fertilizer magnate Billie Sol Estes to 15 years in prison for mail fraud and conspiracy in one of the era’s largest swindles. Estes, calm, denied intent to defraud, amid a jury verdict of four mail fraud counts and one conspiracy count after a three week trial.
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Vandalism Damages Wash ington Drive In Theater Rest Room
Vandals damaged the interior of the men’s rest room at the Waco Drive In Theatre on the east edge of Washington late Saturday night. Manager Clarence Locke says the restroom had to be rebuilt and is now back in use. some items were stolen. Local peace officers are investigating.
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Democratic Central Committee to Meet in Washington County
The Washington County Democratic Central Committee will hold a meeting at the courthouse Wednesday evening April 17 at 7 30. County chairman Walter Farrell urges all committee men and committee women to attend, calling the gathering of prime importance.
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Walter Farrell
Object spotted near Thresher sighting aboard Skylark
Naval court testimony described an object seen hours after the Thresher sank that appeared submarine-like but vanished. Lt Cmdr Hecker said the Skylark closed within 6,000 yards before the object disappeared, and no aid could be offered. Ongoing ocean floor searches used sound waves and the Trieste was set to assist if the hull is located.
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Charles J. Palmer
Embarrassment claim sparks Cuban exile council meeting
The Cuban Revolutionary Council in Miami plans to disclose a document aimed at embarrassing the Kennedy administration and shaping its future leadership. State Department officials say Miro’s resignation follows its rejection of his demand for $50 million to fund invasion plans, while council members call the resignation letter evidence of pressure and deny releasing it.
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First Mushrooms of Season Found by Don Robertson and Bev Janecek
Don Robertson and Bev Janecek discovered the season’s first sponge mushrooms, a cluster of about twenty tiny fungi near a Red N tree on 92 highway. They plan to water and keep them in a sunny spot, hoping they will grow, noting the small size makes them inedible now. Don, once a track sprinter for the Demon team, predicts rain and warm nights may speed the mushroom drop.
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Weather outlook from United Pr Weather report
Chang am windy through tonight with scattered showers or thunderstorms like ly tonight. Tuesday partly clou dy with scattered showers east Warmer tonight. Low tonight in the 50s. High Tuesday in the 70s. Outlook for Wednesday partly cloudy and cooler. Five-day forecast: Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday will average 6 to 10 degrees above normal with minor day to day changes. Normal highs near 60 north to mid 60s south. Normal lows mid 30s north to mid 40s south. Precipitation will average 4s to 1 inch in scattered showers and thunderstorms near beginning of period and again near the end.
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Hughes to Probe Home Office Expense Accounts
Harold E. Hughes announced a push to investigate expenses claimed by State Highway Commission members for home offices. He questioned high reimbursements up to 1800 dollars yearly and said clear rules and accounting are needed. The governor will review how these costs are justified and reported as new commissioners take over July 1.
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Des Moines
US Steel price decision looms as industry eyes hikes
Pittsburgh based U S Steel faces a pivotal moment on price increases as Lukens Steel Co and Wheeling Steel announce hikes. President Kennedy warned against broad rises while endorsing selective increases, urging overall price stability to protect industry and economy.
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Richard Peck Dies Suddenly at Brighton
Richard Peck lifelong Brighton resident died suddenly this morning near the post office. Funeral services are under Gould Funeral Home, Brighton. Born January 8, 1911, he married Bernice Pitroski December 29, 1939. Survived by son Robert and daughter Rose Mary, both of Berwyn, plus siblings Benedict, Anton, Raymond Fritz, and Victor Deutsch. Preceded in death by parents, one brother, one sister.
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Bernice Pitroski
St. Joseph's Catholic
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Rose Mary
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Benedict Peck
Keota
Anthon Peck
Packwood
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Victor Deutsch
Mrs Nellie Van Horn Dies in California
Nellie Van Horn, 1872 9 near Columbus City, died Sunday in Stockton California at 152 West Princeton where she lived with daughter Mrs M R Lintner. Funeral and burial will be in Stockton. Survived by two daughters Mary Linter and Frieda Lowry three grandsons and several nieces nephews. brother Arthur Williams of Columbus City.
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Columbus Nation
Homer ‘Lowry
Washington
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Gameliel Barster
Elizabeth Rhodes
Arthur Williams
Amendment Voted Down in Iowa House and Senate Action
The Iowa House defeated a 3 per cent sales tax amendment as the Senate advanced a public utilities rate regulation bill. The commerce commission plan passed 48 to 1 and heads to Gov. Hughes. In unrelated moves, the Senate approved nine measures and sent two to the governor while a judicial reform bill failed to pass due to a residency provision.
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Harold E. Hughes
Polk County
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Hat Chance Smile at Jaycee Easter Egg Hunt Winners
Pictured here three age divisions at Saturday's annual Jaycee Easter Egg Hunt. The two older youngsters smile over winning the stuffed rabbits while the top winner shows a notably uncertain expression.
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