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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
7
Washington County shows a decline in marriages with 105 licenses issued in 1962, down 15 from 1961 and 17 from two years earlier, while 2 divorces were granted. The record of licenses over fifty years reveals wartime lows and a peak in 1912 with 190 licenses.
United Nations troops captured Jadotville, a key Katanga mining town, after a fierce assault by Indian armored units and Ethiopian infantry. Tshombe disappeared amid heavy fighting, with both sides reporting casualties as bridges were blown and U.N. forces bridged the Lufira to press the advance toward Jadotville and Kolwezi.
Southeastern Iowa ASC and Extension personnel from 25 counties gathered for a two district meeting to explain the 1962 feed grain program. Clarence Schwebke led the briefing with Fred McLain and Ice Metcalf present, plus John O'Connor and district chairs Ferguson and McCurdy. About 150 attended, with notices to Washington County farmers to mail participation details within a week.
Brighton residents are reminded of a civil defense public meeting at the Brighton school at 7:30 p.m. The aim is to prompt study of civil defense problems and encourage enrollment in classes by trained instructors. Bit Day will speak and a film will be shown.
Washington residents are urged to place their unwanted Christmas trees on the street curb before 7 pm today. The Jaycees will conduct their annual city tour collecting the trees, loading them onto trucks, and hauling them away.
Mr and Mrs George Hora lead after the fifth round of the Y s Men s pinochle marathon with 5270 points Nearly undefeated couples Gene Gorham Verle Gallagher hold second and third with 4720 and 4530 points Other top ten entries include McCreedy Bauer Foster Ralph Bauer Berk Soff Slopfenstein and Jones with varying scores
A series of square dance lessons sponsored by the Shirts and Skirts will start Thursday January 10 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Washington. All interested persons are urged to attend the first session with Dean Hartzell as instructor.
Dr Burton G Fern, 37, writer of the syndicated column Inside You and Yours in the Evening Journal, died Wednesday in Stratford Conn. The pediatrician, paralyzed by polio in 1953, began the column in 1961 after Dr Herman Bundesen. He wrote using an electric typewriter held in his mouth.
Rescue teams through the rubble of a meat packing plant in Terre Haute recovered a 16th body after a massive explosion. The death toll rose to 15 with at least 58 workers hospitalized while two more victims were identified as Jim Buttry aged 18 and Wallace Hughes 24. Highway debris and a wrecked refrigeration unit hampered efforts as police and volunteers battled ammonia fumes and a gas main leak. One unaccounted worker was William Renners, 42, the only other survivor in the building.
Hollywood icon Dick Powell died of cancer at age 58 with his wife June Allyson by his side. He had been in a coma after a four month battle while serving as head of Four Star Productions. His final TV hosting work was taped two months earlier and aired Tuesday night. Survived by three adopted children and a natural daughter.
Washington County NFO will send delegates to the NFO Legislative convention in Ames on Monday. Delegates include James Redlinger Homer Brinning Leo Marie Alvin Horak Grove Letts Feltz Wesley Freel James Patterson Elmer Sehneid er Lamont Dunn Merle Brian John Jeffries Raymond Hammen Paul Beard William Chmelar Sr Elliott McKinstry Ralph Kline and Vic Flynn. The group invites others interested in farm legislation to discuss ideas. The convention seeks to study and recommend legislation for the state legislature, with special focus on adulteration of meats. The regular county NFC meeting is set for January 14 at Franklin Center school to elect officers.
Mrs. Ruth Paule a 62 year old juvenile probation officer for Iowa s 20th judicial district was killed when her car slid onto the shoulder of U S 34 two miles east of Mount Pleasant and swung into a truck driven by Dean Sutton of Burlington Sutton was hospitalized with non serious injuries The crash occurred Wednesday authorities said
Funeral services for Dale Wall will be Saturday at 1 30 p.m. in Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction. He died December 31 in Spokane Washington. Buriel in Indian Creek Cemetery. Body to arrive in Columbus Junction Friday.
A group of 32 people from Siberia pushed into the U S embassy seeking asylum from religious persecution. Embassy officials turned them over to Soviet authorities who loaded them onto a bus. The group, calling themselves Evangelical Christians, said they had been barred from holidays and contact with children and feared being shot for their beliefs. Embodying tension, they cited fellow prisoners and asked for help while reporters noted little guarantee of safety.
A early morning blaze at the Foster Apartments in Marshalltown killed George Christianson and sent 15 other occupants, many elderly men, fleeing in nightclothes. Fire marshal Straup joined local officials to investigate the cause after the two to three story brick and frame building burned for hours. Authorities said Christianson, 60, died of smoke inhalation and Elmer Hamre, 73, was treated after smoke exposure. Firefighters rescued eight men from second floor rooms and some found shelter at a Salvation Army store across the street.
Glenn C. Yoder, superintendent of the Washington Water and Light Plant, has passed the grade I Water Works Operator examination. A letter from the Iowa Section of the American Water Works Association commends his achievement. Mayor Cloid Willits notes the qualification exceeds his current plant’s requirements and supports city service improvements.
In Tan Hiep South Viet Nam a major clash with Viet Cong entered its second day. At least three American soldiers were killed and four wounded, with as many as 30 Americans killed overall in Viet Nam. Helicopters were downed and crews suffered heavy losses as government forces tried to reinforce the besieged hamlet.
A New Year's holiday toll report from the National Safety Council notes 389 traffic deaths during the 102 hour period from Friday 6 p.m. to Tuesday midnight, marking the third highest on record. California led with 47 fatalities, followed by Texas 36 and Illinois 20, with several states recording lower counts.
Mr and Mrs Hora retain their lead in the Knights of Columbus pinochle marathon with 9360 points after six rounds. Top ten also include Mr and Mrs Alex Gevock Steve Wolfer and Ferdinand Marie Mr and Mrs George Horn Marcella Vittetoe and Bertha Orth Mr and Mrs Ray Van Zile Mr and Mrs Ed Peiffer Mr and Mrs John Pacha Ed and Ivan Lukavsky and Mr and Mrs Le Roy McGraw with varying totals.
State tax officials reported about 400 first day returns opened on Wednesday as Iowa begins the new year. The volume matched early processing a year ago, with late filings still flooding the bureau near the deadline. The final date for first half payment of 1962 returns is April 30.
Cloudy and foggy with occasional light drizzle or freezing drizzle tonight and Friday. No change in temperatures. Lows in the 20s and highs near 32. Saturday mostly cloudy with rain or snow and no change in temperatures.
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