Louisa Family Homeless After Farm Fire near Columbus Junction
A Louisa County family of eight lost their home and most possessions when the Henry Rees farm house burned near Columbus Junction at about 1 a.m. Sunday. Neighbors and the Red Cross mobilize to aid the Neuenkirks as they brace for temporary housing with Burdette Moore’s property west of Columbus City.
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Olumbus Junction
Louisa County
Jack Neuenkirk
Columbus Junction
Henry Rees
Clarence Randall
Burdette Moore
Columbus City
Neuenkirks
Clarence Randalls
Warren Lewis
Colum
Gasoline Leak Sparks City Sewer Fumes Alert
A large gasoline leak at Ballou Oil Station on South Town arena led to hundreds of gallons entering the Washington city sewer Saturday. City officials urge south side residents to ventilate basements and call a plumber to check for leaks, warning fumes could persist three to five days and pose fire or explosion risk.
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Utton City
Raymond Miller
City Sewer Department
Ballou Oil Station
South Town Arena
Miller
Texas Crops Hit Hard by Arctic Cold Wave Across States
A sweeping cold front crippled 48 states, with Texas and Arizona crops at risk and at least 75 lives lost nationwide. Frost and subzero readings damaged tomatoes peppers and lettuce while citrus trees faced heavy losses. New York reported 14 deaths and extreme conditions spurred indoor inaugural for Ohio governor elect James A Rhodes. Snow and icy roads snarled travel from the Rockies to the Great Lakes amid hazardous driving.
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Nebraska
Pennsylvania
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Tex
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Denver
Colo
Montana
James A. Rhodes
Columbus
Ohio
New England
Weather Bureau
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Great Lakes
Virginia
North Carolina
Initiatory Degree At Meeting Of IOOF Lodge 10UF Covenant
Covenant Lodge of Washington will confirm the initiatory degree Tuesday evening. Captain Doyle Jarrard asked all initiatory degree members to attend. Noble Grand Keith Williams Jr. announced drill members should attend a meeting immediately after the edge meeting. Election of officers will be held.
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Covenant Lodge
Washington
Doyle Jarrard
Noble
Keith Williams Jr
Drill Am
Scout Officials Set Jan 22 Meeting on Review Board
Scoutmasters and committeemen from Washington and nearby communities will gather at 7 p.m. Tuesday January 22 at the United Presbyterian Church. Bill Brewner district scout executive will conduct the meeting to discuss the Scout Board of Review.
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Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Scout Board of Review
Bill Brewner
Stephens Vetter Get Assignments For Legislature
Robert Naden speaker and Lt. Governor William Mooty announced committee assignments for the Oral Assembly. Richard Stephens of Ainsworth represents Washington and Louisa Counties and serves on Agriculture Banks Building and Loan Board of Control Legislative Redistricting Schools and Educational Institutions Ways and Means. He is chair of the Industrial Relations committee. Keith Vetter from Washington County has Board of Control Conservation Private Corporations Schools Libraries State Educational Institutions State Planning and Development Ways and Means and Social Security assignments.
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House
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State Senate
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth
Washington
Louisa Counties
Board of Control
Stephens
Keith Vetter
Washington County
DSA Boss Night set for Feb 28 here
The Junior Chamber of Commerce Boss Night and Distinguished Service Award banquet will be held at the YMCA. James Richart and Wayne Davis announced the event, noting the Outstanding Boss Award and DSA honor for a 21 to 35 year old community servant and a local employer, with nominations due by Feb 15.
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Wayne Davis
Jaycees
DSA
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Richart
Davis
East Harrison
Washington
Assassination rocks West Africa Togo leader slain
ACCRA Ghana UPL reports military insurgents took control of Togo after President Sylvanus Olympio was fatally shot while seeking refuge at the U.S. Embassy in Lome. Antoine Meatchi, opposition leader, named president in a broadcast from Lome with ministers arrested or fled. It is unclear who remains in power as the city experiences heavy turmoil.
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Washington
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Kennedy Seeks Tax Cuts to Spur Jobs and Growth
President Kennedy urged Congress to cut taxes by 10 billion dollars over three years starting with six billion this year to boost purchasing power and create about two million jobs. He warned of a temporary deficit but said higher spending would lift federal revenue later and outlined broad goals across youth, health, civil rights, and education.
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Kennedy Tonight: Kennedy's State of the Union Highlights
President Kennedy outlines a tax cut of 10 billion dollars over three years starting with six billion this year to spur jobs and growth. He notes 22 months of recovery, urges long run strength, and warns against complacency amid Cold War dangers.
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UPI
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Reorganization Plan Sets School Hearing for Jan 25
A hearing on the proposed Ainsworth Riverside school district reorganization is set for Friday January 25 in the county courthouse. Objections must be filed by noon in Dwight Bodes office. If approved a boundary plan will be announced within five days and may require a subsequent vote.
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Court House
Riverside
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County Board of Education
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Bode
Trimnastics Course At Local YWCA
An eight week Trimnastics course will be offered by the Washington YWCA Friday mornings from 9 to 10 in the Y gym taught by Mrs. James Rossen from January 15 through March 15. Open gym or swimming follows each class. Cost is 3 for members and 3.50 for nonmembers with a $2 babysitting option for the full course if enough interest is shown. A minimum of 10 registrants is required. Contact Mrs. Rossen or the YWCA for details.
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Washington Ywca
James Rossen
YWCA
Rossen
Wayland Man Dies In Winfield Rest Home
Wayland resident Wayne Payne 50 died of a heart attack Sunday at Beauchamp Rest Home in Winfield where he had lived two months. Funeral servicesl scheduled Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Fine ley Church with Rev Harold Nichols. burial at the church cemetery. Zehr Funeral Home in charge. Born December 21 1882 son of Miles and Aretta Payne he married Coradie Lance February 7 1901. she died February 7 1957. Survived by four children Kermit Klopfenstein Bern ard Payne Washington Robert Payne Lockridge Glenn Payne Winfield. 11 grandchildren. sister Nina Bain Wayland. brother Asa Payne Mount Pleasant. He was a lifelong Wayland resident who farmed most of his life.
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Iowa Weather Forecast Lower Temps Persist This Week
United Press International reports Iowa will stay mostly clear and cold tonight with Tuesday sunny and cold. Lows range 10 to 20 below zero, highs near zero, then Wednesday fair and cold. Five day outlook shows average highs 28 to 33, lows 8 to 15, with light snow possible Thursday or Friday and warmer Thursday, colder Saturday.
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