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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
1
Gov Harold E Hughes predicts reapportionment at the special election December third and pledges to campaign against the Shaff plan He says it creates a rural urban clash and would give veto power to a minority while delaying Iowa's development He calls for defeat of the plan as harmful to the state's growth.
On the first day of the 1963 64 term Superintendent John V. Phleger announced 1901 pupils will attend Washington Community School District. Enrollment breaks down to 517 at Washington High School 463 at Lincoln Elementary 491 at Stewart Elementary and 430 at the junior high for grades seven through nine.
Announcement that Sells Bros Great 3 Ring Circus will visit Washington for one day only on September 12 with two performances at 4 and 8 p.m. rain or shine at the fairgrounds. The show promises big capacity and low prices, with an all star cast including the Whiz Kids and Sir Ricardo among others, plus elephants and jungle beasts. sponsored by Leon Beatty American Legion post.
Labor Day activities at the Washington Golf and Country Club include a couples golf tournament starting at 1 30 p m and a family potluck dinner at 6 30 p m Monday. Drinks will be provided and each family should bring a dish for the dinner.
Otto F. McConahay 74 of Cairo died Monday. Funeral held at Oakland Church with Rev. Caleb Larson officiating. Burial in Morning Sun. Born December 12, 1888 in Washington County. survived by wife Margaret, son Hollis, daughter Mildred Austin, four grandchildren, one brother, three sisters including Grace Hughes of Wyman.
Masons and families from all affiliated bodies are invited to a county wide picnic on Sunday September 8 at 1 p.m. at the Washington County fairgrounds. Each family brings two dishes to pass. Drinks and ice cream provided. Event includes entertainment, renewal of acquaintances, and pony rides for children.
Twenty six tractor operators competed for prizes in a Keota Community Club sponsored event on Wednesday afternoon drawing over 500 attendees. Winners include Lightweight Ron Bowser West Chester first and Jerry Forinash West Chester second. Mediumweight Dennis Sieren Keota first and Dick Stewart West Chester second. Heavyweight Ron Bowser West Chester first and Richard Appleger Keota third. Entries came from Welman West Chester Keota Washington and Kalona.
Robert Kennedy will chair the annual Community Chest campaign in Washington with Dick Ross as vice-chairman. A budget is preliminarily approved by the board, with final approval pending agency acceptances. The budget and admissions committee, led by Robert Bates, will assign funds to participating organizations, and volunteers will be added to support the drive.
Rescue teams pumped oxygen deep into the 2,712 foot shaft to push out carbon monoxide after an explosion trapped 15 workers among 25 onsite. Two survivors, Don Blake Hanna and Paul McKinney, were pulled to surface while eight bodies were found, with officials estimating a long, risky effort to reach those still inside.
Kathryn Overholt 91 of Columbus Junction died Wednesday August 28 at Muscatine General Hospital. Born July 9 1872 in Washington County to Francis Marion and Sarah Latta she married Samuel Overholt June 7 1894 in Muscatine. She lived in Columbus City Muscatine and Columbus Junction and was a longtime Methodist WSCS and PEO member. Surviving are son Ted Des Moines and daughter Mrs Frank Spaethe Columbus Junction. Funeral arrangements by Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction.
Washington teachers spent the summer earning BA degrees and pursuing NSF and NDEA courses. Dozens studied at Iowa Wesleyan College Parsons College and state universities, while others attend workshops and travel for professional insight to return ready for the new school term.
A massive civil rights march in Washington drew an estimated 200000 people and prompted President Kennedy to pledge action on civil rights and employment discrimination. Leaders predicted further marches, with plans for demonstrations in Alabama and Mississippi to press for racial equality.
The Washington YMCA announces a revised weekly schedule. Building hours are 9 a m to 9 p m today and Saturday, closing at 5 p m Friday. Gym access remains for members during open hours with no special events planned.
Thomas W Randall 87 died at noon today August 29 1963 at his home 414 East Second Street after a year of poor health. Funeral is Saturday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Carlyle Smith officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was born March 4 1875 in Washington County son of William and Frances Wilson Randall and married Amanda Ellen Carkuff November 14 1895. He farmed in Washington then moved to town in 1920 and worked for Wilson Coal Co. Survivors include two sons Roy W Randall and Clarence C Randall of Washington seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Nickolas H Bermel 83 retired farmer of Keota died at 11 50 p m at his home He was born April 12 1838 in Keokuk County son of John and Lena Bermel He married Margaret Conrad February 5 1905 and they lived on their farm since 1928 Survived by wife son Lawrence Keota daughter Catherine Merz Keswick six grandchildren 10 great grandchildren one brother Tony Kansas City Mo and half siblings The funeral will be Monday 10 a m at St Marys Catholic Church Keota with Rosary Sunday 730 p m at Powell Funeral Home Keota
Weather in Iowa remains generally fair and cool through Friday with night lows in the 50s. Friday highs range from the 70s in the north to the 80s in the south, and Saturday trends toward continued fair skies and cooler temperatures.
Mrs Aquilla Batement a 47 year old Washington deaconess prayed at the Lincoln Memorial for peace during a vast 1963 civil rights march. Her plea framed fear of a riot yet the event proceeded peacefully with diverse faiths voicing prayers and songs.
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