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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1963
Page
1
Fire crews fought a multi alarm blaze in the Empire State Building, starting 4:35 am and under control by 8 am. Dozens evacuated, 16 000 workers accounted for, as firefighters cut into a five foot shaft to reach wiring, with channels affected and broadcasts disrupted.
The National Bank of Washington held its annual stockholders meeting at the bank at 10 a.m. Tuesday with 1197 of 1200 shares represented. Frank C Crone chaired the meeting with Richard L Weeks as secretary. C P Weldin reported deposits at year end 1962 of 4 489 524 16 and total resources of 5 006 780 73. A 15 percent dividend was declared on common stock as of December 11 1982 and paid January 2 1963. Directors re elected were Breit h Crone Stewart Weldin Wiley and Wilson. Officers and employees were re elected.
Marion Timmins of west Ches was elected chairman of the Washington County Extension Council at an organizational meeting Tuesday afternoon. Officers named include Bill Norman as vice chairman, Donald Hahn as secretary, and Charles Twinam as treasurer. New members attending their first meeting were Ed Brophy, John Vincent, Dr. M. R. Flickinger, Guy Stacy, and Ralph Dickinson, with other council members listed for the year.
In a surprise vote the House Republican Conference removed 67 year old Rep. Charles B Hoeven of Iowa as chairman. Gerald R Ford of Michigan, active in GOP insurgency, was named the new chair by a vote of 86 to 78 with 2 present and 10 absent. The move signals a shift toward more aggressive leadership as GOP insurgents gain influence in policy planning.
At least 3000 Iowa farmers are set for a Farm Bureau membership rally at Des Moines Kant Theater on January 1. The event runs from 1 p.m. with speakers Roger Fleming and two national figures Dr Kenneth McFarland and Jeff Williams, plus entertainment prizes and neighbor outreach by volunteer members.
Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M and Zeradetha Council No 21 R S M held public ceremonies Tuesday evening to install officers. Names include J Paul Wolfe high priest and Illustrious Master, G E Mace treasurer, Paul Snakenberg secretary, and Harry Drake sentinel in Cyrus Chapter and Zeradetha Council with Wolfe again as illus master and Maxwell as installing master.
Carson Hap Weimer 67 of Riverside dies after long illness. Funeral held Thursday at St Joseph Catholic Church North English with rosary at Powell Funeral Home. He had lived with his son Dr Harold Weimer in Riverside for 12 years.
Washington Chamber of Commerce moves to abolish the present retail trade committee and form a Retail Merchants Bureau. An organizational meeting is planned this month, with a members drive already underway. The move marks the bureau system’s expansion within the chamber as other groups are eyed. Charles Hotle notes rapid membership responses and confirms Farm Institute questions due January 16.
Washington volunteer fire department will sponsor its annual pancake supper at the Legion Hall on January 16 with noon and evening service. Proceeds will pay on two new electric grid dies and a restaurant sized stove to speed cooking and serving pancakes, sausage and eggs. Fire Chief Maynard J Brown notes last year’s fire loss around 17000 with injuries or damage. the department checked each fire but some gained headway before arrival. Officers include Tom Tanner, Walter Starr, Mike See, and truck drivers Robertson and John Loren.
The board tentatively set March 9 for selling Eicher Sommers and Stringtown schools. Maple Grove was auctioned to Sam Hauenstein for 300 dollars with contents at 214.70 totaling 604.70. Keith McAllister of Winfield was chosen to represent district 7 in the Town Association of School Boards. The high school parking expansion was not approved. A rough draft of the salary committee report was shown, and bus drivers were paid 5 dollars for attending a December driver clinic.
Parveen Olachiwalla, a 17 year old foreign exchange student at Winfield High School, spoke to the Washington Y's Men's Club about Moslem religion and life in Pakistan. She was introduced by Dr. Vernon Elgin, with Rev and Mrs Cheser Chandler hosting. The next meeting will be a Father’s Day event.
President Kennedy’s remarks and the crowd’s reaction marred the unveiling of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in Washington. Amid dead microphones and faulty acoustics, officials noted the room’s sound amplified private remarks, while Kennedy praised the painting and France. The incident highlighted tensions over artistic prestige and cultural diplomacy.
The 88th Congress opened with pomp as Democrats face a pivotal battle over the House Rules Committee expansion. Key Kennedy proposals including a tax cut and education aid loom, while leaders like Mike Mansfield and John McCormack maneuver for early victories. A push for a summer recess signals a cautious start amid broad fiscal and foreign policy debates.
Mrs Mayme Squire longtime Halcyon House superintendent was honored at a testimonial dinner with a certificate of appreciation for her leadership during launch and development of the retirement home Attendees included board members and spouses Reverend and Mrs George Kerr of the United Presbyterian Home of Washington and other Halcyon affiliates and relatives from Davenport Des Moines and Washington
Leo J. Malley Sr. 77, longtime Keota tire shop owner and local businessman, died Tuesday at home after a two month illness. Born July 16, 1885 in New York City, he moved to Keota in 1930 and owned Malley’s Tire Shop since 1931. Survived by wife Anna. daughters Mrs. Wyatt Dayton, Mrs. John Flynn, Mrs. Esther Coxe. sons Leo Jr. and Robert. 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One son was killed in action in World War III. Funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St Mary’s Church Keota. burial in Keota Cemetery. Rosary Thursday evening at Powell Funeral Home.
A Washington annual evening school program will start Monday evening January 21 and run weekly until March 25. Faculty member Russell Bannister directs the plan for this year with pre registration set for Thursday January 17 at the high school. Details of courses to be offered are being finalized.
Josephine Holland 84 surfaces in 1963 obituary. She died Tuesday night January 8 at Jones Funeral Home after illness, with burial planned in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born October 1879 in Marsh Town, daughter of Charles and Louise Casten, she lived in Louisa County before moving here from Wyman community. Widowed since 1926, she was a Methodist and Pythian Sister, survived by children Thomas L. Holland Willoughby Ohio Lee A. Holland Washington William L. Holland Atlanta Lois K. Putnam Washington Faye L. Kochneff Cedar Rapids, ten grandchildren and one sister Emma Liverly New London. Congregational meeting at First Presbyterian Church set for Thursday January 10 at 7 30 pm with no prior dinner.
The Mid-Prairie junior high band directed by Tom Eddy plans a mid winter concert featuring about 70 players including several seventh grade beginners. The concert is January 17 at 7 30 p m in the junior high gym Kalona with no admission charge.
Everett Music Co sponsors two events for area students in Washington Iowa January 19 and 26, with Richard Ballard organizing. On January 19 junior high dance band members will gather at the high school gym for an all day clinic attracting students from local Iowa schools and Illinois communities. The following Saturday January 26 band members from fifth through eighth grades will compete in the annual solo contest at the high school building.
Considerable cloudiness through Thursday with occasional snow likely in the north and central areas late tonight and Thursday. Colder tonight especially in the north and central, with a much colder Thursday. low temperatures near 20 to 30, high around 2 to 30 but dropping fast. Friday looks cold and cloudy with scattered light snow. temperatures about 5 degrees below normal through Monday. Normal highs 24 to 29 north and 29 to 32 south. normals and melting precipitation expected as snow on Thursday Friday and Sunday.
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