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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1965
Page
6
Hogs at 6 500 opened steady to 25 lower with most 25 lower. light supplies under 200 lb at 25 to 50 off. Cattle 11 500 with 20 calves. slaughter steers strong, heifers over 900 lb steady, lighter weights mostly steady to 25 lower. Prime loads at 29.50 to 30.00 with various ranges for large stock, canners 11.50 to 14.50. Sheep 800 mostly 1.00 lower. lambs 90-105 lb at 23.50 to 24.00, 80-100 lb at 22.00 to 23.50.
Des Moines Iowa Republican Chairman Robert Ray said claims of 1965 property tax relief are a myth and warned local costs will rise. He cited Iowa Taxpayers Association figures showing school costs up 13 million next year despite 18.2 million more state aid and projected county and city tax hikes. He warned total property taxes may exceed 500 million for the first time as lawmakers face 19 bills affecting levies.
DES MOINES UP I Gov Harold E Hughes condemned federal officials for withholding the names of youths hired under the President's Youth Opportunity Campaign. He said the names should be public records and criticized secrecy while noting he cannot compel disclosure. Local postmasters in Iowa towns including Des Moines reportedly refused to release names amid partisan accusations.
Washington County Sheriff reports a break-in at the Washington Skating Rink Sunday evening with a small amount of change stolen.
Richard Wacholz of 1510 North Marion Washington received the Super Sweet Sales Award in the southeast Iowa district. Wacholz and his wife earned a three day trip to Minneapolis Minnesota to attend the company Presidents Honor Council events.
Riverside funeral home announces the death of 79 year old Anna Barbara Roth at Happy Haven in Lone Tree. Born January 7, 1886 in Louisa County, she lived in Riverside all her life and leaves a daughter, four sons, eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Her funeral is at Riverside Methodist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon at Sorden and Adams Funeral Home. She was active in Trinity Methodist Church and several organizations. Survivors include two brothers and six sisters.
The 47th annual Cattle Feeders Hey Day will be held at Ames on Thursday, September 2. The morning program begins at 8:30 a.m. at the beef nutrition farm with a 10:30 a.m. campus address in the Memorial Union. Cattlemen will hear cost cutting methods for high quality beef and results of Iowa 80 premix feed experiments, along with winter grazing crops, feeder cattle buying guides, and cattle feeding outlook. Washington County cattle feeders are urged to attend. transportation is available from the Extension office.
Heavy rainfall of 5.20 inches between 6 p.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. today flooded low areas in Columbus Junction. Water from Monkey Run Creek topped banks and flooded backyards and basements on Fifth Street, reaching the first floor of Robert Carey’s home with 8 to 10 inches depth. Firefighters were dispatched at 3:30 a.m. to remove furniture from the residence.
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