Wide Area Feels Storms Icy Grip Across Six States
A paralyzing snow storm and bitter cold shut schools and halted travel in six Midwest and Eastern states. Towns from South Bend Indiana to New York and Pennsylvania faced blizzards, zero visibility, and many road closures as temperatures plunged.
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Sacred music concert planned by high school vocal department
The fourth annual sacred music concert presented by the high school vocal music department will be held Thursday evening December 13 at 8 oclock in the high school auditorium. Vernon Feuerhelm directs a program of sacred selections by large and small vocal groups with soloists and Latin pieces.
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Sub-zero Temperatures Reported in Washington Night
Washington residents shivered as the official weather observer logged a low of one below zero during the night. A strong north wind and partly cloudy skies kept temperatures near zero through the morning.
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Travel and Adventure program features Scandinavia in Washington
A large crowd at Washington High School heard Ted Bumiller recount his Land of the Midnight Sun travels with color films. The talk covered Denmark Sweden Norway and the Lapps with scenes of Copenhagen Orrefors glass factory Stockholm and a Norwegian Christmas home. The next Kiwanis program focuses on Texas with Robert Davis on January 21.
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Trapped Miners Die in Robena No 3 Mine Blast
In Carmichaels Pennsylvania a Frosty Run shaft blast at Robena No 3 mine killed 37 miners. Rescue teams recovered bodies after five days of grim search aided by volunteers and gas-filled passages. Investigators plan a formal inquiry with federal and state mines agencies.
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First Christian Church Dedication for New Education Building
A dedication service for the First Christian Church education building will occur Sunday December 16 at 2 30 pm with Dr Loren E Lair executive minister of the Iowa Society of Christian Churches as the speaker. A reception and open house follow at 3 30 pm. Rev Halsey E Wakelin will preach at the 10 45 am morning service. Construction began August 9 and finished December 8. The two story brick building includes five classrooms a fellowship hall kitchen and offices with mahogany maple and birch trim and tile floors. Community members are invited.
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Keokuker Pearl Fenn 84 Dies After Illness
Pearl E Fenn 84 longtime Keokuk resident died at 4 15 am today in St Josephs Hospital Keokuk after two years of illness and 10 days of serious illness He lived in a Donnellson nursing home 15 months Funeral set for December 13 at 2 pm DeJong Funeral Home Keokuk Rev William Trembly to officiate Burial at Hickory Grove Cemetery near Keokuk He had lived in Washington nine years worked for Wolf Floral Co custodian at Washington County Hospital He was born July 8 1879 in Osceola son of David E and Elizabeth Scott Fenn Remains include his wife Minnie A Brown one son Prior of Washington two daughters Stella Hodges Canton Mo Pearl Noel Keokuk one brother Orville 15 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren
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Arthur Richardson Dies at Dublin
Arthur A. Richardson 60 of Dublin died today after a weeklong illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Peters officiating. Burial at New Haven Cemetery. Born February 12, 1902 in Raymondville Missouri he lived in the county 33 years. Survived by wife Pearl E. Robertson two sons Carol and Daryl Richardson of Keota one daughter Mrs Larry Thrapp of West Chester nine grandchildren one brother LeRoy of Keota one sister Mrs John Willhite Lebanon Missouri four half brothers Harwood Lemons Pendleton Ore Lyle Pilot Rock Ore Eugene of Chicago and Merlin and one half-sister Chloris Nothnagel Webb City Missouri.
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Mrs Dora Campbell Dies in Rock Island
Mrs Dora Campbell 84 died Monday in Rock Island Illinois where she had lived 12 years She was born April 7 1878 Survivors include her husband William Campbell five children Earl and James of Rock Island Leona Little of Washington Emma Lewman of Norwalk California and Elsie Giacomo of Pinckneyville one brother Willie Dempsey of Pinckneyville 11 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren Her funeral is set for Friday in Pinckneyville Ill.
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Selection of Gilts Topic At Hog College
The adult farmer swine class at the high school will discuss gilt selection. Verne Knecht, instructor, says several gilts will be displayed for demonstration at the 7:30 Thursday evening session in the vocational agriculture program.
Iowa Safety Chief Orders 27 Agents to Liquor Law Schools
Iowa Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch ordered 27 agents to attend refresher courses on liquor law enforcement while reserving the 300 man Highway Patrol for traffic duty. He urged possible restudy of liquor laws, but said no action would occur without an executive order from Gov-elect Hughes.
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Erbe's planned reforms for Iowa government if re-elected
Former Governor Nor man A. Erbe would have pushed broad overhauls to empower the governor with removal power and longer terms for top officials. He favored a four year term for governor and lieutenant governor, appointment power for most officials, a Utilities Commission, and a light twin engine plane for state executives.
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Rev Burrichter Accepts Pastorate At St Paul Church
The Rev. Emil Burrichter of New Albion Iowa has accepted a call to be pastor of St Paul United Church of Christ in Washington. He and Mrs Burrichter will move to Washington in late February to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Rev Ralph Wedeking. The call followed a congregational vote and was announced by Vernon Feuerhelm president of the church board.
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Christmas Vacation Dashes Washington Schools
Washington school system to dismiss Friday December 21 for the Christmas holiday with students returning January 3. Examinations set for January 10 and 11 at the high school. 88 days complete January 11. Highlights include a December 13 vocal concert and December 17–18 Lincoln School operetta with a December 20 high school band concert.
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Weather forecast for Iowa shows mixed regional cold and light snow
Partly cloudy with snow flurries in eastern Iowa and continued cold across the state. Lows at night range from 5 to 10 below northeast to 0 to 5 below southwest. Wednesday should be fairer and slightly warmer with highs from 5 to 15 above northeast to 15 to 20 southwest. Thursday outlook mostly cloudy and not so cold.
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