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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
9
County engineer Robert Huber warns snow tunnels dug along rural Washington roads could trap children under plows. Crews begin widening lanes to prevent crashes as plow operators may not spot tunnel openings. Parents urged to warn children to exit tunnels when a plow approaches.
Washington County American Red Cross board met to review six months of accomplishments and outline plans for a cleanup effort in the annual fundraising drive. Dwight Bode chaired, L A Holland reported finances, and Harold Mangold noted a county campaign total of 3977, short by 1877. Additional updates covered hospital volunteer hours, first aid training starting February 12, and nursing instructor courses scheduled for March in Washington.
A total of 6113 automobile license plates were sold at the treasurer's office in the courthouse before Thursday's five o'clock deadline. The figure, plus 1813 truck plates, indicates about three fourths of the annual auto plates expected for 1963. A slight penalty fee begins February first for new plate purchases.
The Washington County USDA Defense Board and the reorganized County Civil Defense Organization plan a survey of available facilities and radio monitoring gear. They request all interested parties report equipment location capabilities and training, targeting amateur radio operators and mobile radio owners. Contact William Day Box 503 OL 3 2312 or Mr Kaster Box 347 OL 3 5195.
A State College of Iowa extension consultant will visit Washington County elementary schools twice in three months. Louis Lynch will conduct Feb visits at West Chester Kalona Ainsworth Riverside and Wellman and meet teachers at Stewart and Brighton. Return visits and meetings with teachers are planned for March and April across multiple schools.
Cupid busy in January as nine marriage licenses were issued in the clerk’s office in Washington County, the highest January total in five years. The latest license was granted to Richard Dean Donaldson of Ainsworth and Judy Marie Lowe of Washington.
Mercedes C Harris born 1913 in Sioux City daughter of Elwin and Carrie Harris died Feb 1 1963 after lingering illness in Washington County Hospital. Funeral Monday 1 30 p m Jones Funeral Home Rev E Edward Philgreen. Burial Cedar Memorial Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband Earl 11 grandchildren four step daughters and several relatives
UPI reports President Kennedy may stop in Britain after Rome and West Germany for talks with Prime Minister Macmillan. Diplomats say a full alliance review is needed after France blocked Britain from the Common Market and new U.S. trade talks continue in London and Paris.
The Washington County Market Hog Show will be held Tuesday Feb 5 at the Washington Sales Barn. Only barrows allowed, entrants may show up to 3 hogs weighing 200 to 230 pounds. All pigs enter a carcass contest judged on live weight. top 15 live hogs selected with no live placings contest.
A two day program for farm couples will be held February 6 and 15 at the Wayland Legion Hall. The seminar, sponsored by Henry and Washington County Extension Services, offers sessions for wives on family living and for husbands on land use and crop planning. Enrollment is $2.50 per person, with meals provided, and registrations are taken at local banks and extension offices.
The Senate preparedness subcommittee, led by Chairman John C. Stennis, convened to outline its yearlong probe of the Russian arms buildup in Cuba and to host a roundtable on the inquiry. Officials cite compiling a precise inventory of Soviet strength and testing implications for U.S. counter forces.
Dean Henderson of Crawfordsville and Hubert Greiner of Keota are county winners in the state 4-H Poland China Breeders Association contest announced by state 4-H leader C J Gauger. Tom Henderson of Lenox was the state winner. Eligibility required completing a purebred Poland China litter or market litter project sired by a purebred Poland China boar. Dean won Washington County and Hubert won Keokuk distinction.
Washington High School hosted its advance to district speech contest with top winners in each division advancing to the Sigourney meet on February 23. Division 1 honorees include Dan Coon Pat Batterson Barbara Lee Jane Peterson Joe Jones Leonard Schantz Judy Salladay Mike Worley Robin Bueghly Christine Carson Linda Chorpening Dennis Taylor George Johnson and others across Interpretative Reading Poetry Prose Oratorical Dramatic Humorous and Radio Speaking categories.
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Men will meet Monday at 6 30 p m for dinner and a program in the church Linda Campbell an exchange student to Norway last summer will be the speaker Pio Barone Lumaga of Naples Italy spoke at the last meeting
Governor Harold Hughes reports milder than expected criticism of his $230 million budget. He rejects claims that income tax increases oppose Kennedy policies and outlines long-range tax plans, a 3-factor corporate tax formula, and a sales tax reserve while urging a strong withholding system and liquor sales reform.
President Kennedy ordered preparations resumed for underground nuclear testing at the Nevada proving grounds after the breakdown of three power talks with Russia. Secretary of State Rusk said talks would restart at the Geneva disarmament conference on February 12, with Russia’s move surprise to the United States.
A giant Pacific storm dumped heavy snow and flood triggering rains across the western third of the nation. Reno flooded with more than 30 blocks under water and river levels three feet deep past city hall as highways and rail lines closed. Evacuations occurred in northern California and Napa and Bancreft Idaho faced banded floods with sandbagging by National Guardsmen.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk called on Europe and Charles de Gaulle to advance multilateral nuclear force and economic unity amid Western threats from the Soviet Union. He said Kennedy plans resuming underground Nevada nuclear tests, addressed Canada over Bomarc missiles, and voiced concern over 17,000 Soviet troops in Cuba. Rusk urged unity under Atlantic alliance while noting a pause on some policies but overall forward movement.
A cold wave moves into Iowa with snow squalls and strong northerly winds. Tonight lows in the 20s drop toward near zero by Saturday night as highs Saturday fail to rise. Sunday brings cloudy skies with flurries and continued cold. Five day trend shows near normal temps east and north with 3 to 6 degrees above normal elsewhere before cooling again early next week.
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