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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1963
Page
6
A compact catalog lists multiple agricultural machines: an M H 44 tractor, a Ferguson 30 tractor, a John Deere A tractor, an AC 60 combine, and a Sharp J D 12 A combine. Each entry notes model names and equipment type without further details.
The city council passes an ordinance prohibiting parking on the extension of Statis Highway 6g through Washington and revising speed limits on that route. The measure codifies parking prohibition and updated traffic speeds within city limits to improve safety.
A director will be elected to a three year term to succeed Harlan B. Neu hart whose term expires September 16 1963.
In wet conditions at the Jones County Fair Monticello the Mississippi Valley Speedway Club jalopy races delayed two hours before 15-lap feature. Mark Mosier of Washington won, John Mullink of West Liberty finished second, Bob Smith of Mt. Pleasant third, Dale Gegner of Brighton fourth, and Jim Taylor of Burlington fifth.
Readable market sheet shows Wheat Corn Oats Rye Soybeans with various price quotes and percentage changes across months and contracts. Notable shifts include up movements for Corn and Soybeans while Wheat shows mixed signals with several declines and modest gains.
A consolidated list of upcoming auctions and sales across Iowa counties and towns. Items include household goods, farm machinery, antiques, and livestock with dates from August 31 to September 26. Locations include Pilotsburg Crawfordsville Washington Smylie’s Columbus Junction Kalona Wayland Ollie and Wapello. Starts noted between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. with owners or executors listed.
Time trials were canceled due to poor track conditions and starting positions were drawn. Three eight lap heats were completed with a fourth heat of modified stock cars. Top finishers include Mullink Mosier Englebright and Gegner, with racing set for Burlington on Saturday night.
A readable TV guide fragment lists programs and times from 10:00 to 6:45 including Real McCoys I Love Lucy Pete and Gladys Love of Life Search Tomorrow Guiding Light News World Turns Home Fare Houseparty Tell the Truth Edge of Night Secret Storm Millionaire Doctor Maz Yogi Bear Cartoon segments and news.
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