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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1963
Page
1
Des Moines reports Democratic Gov. Harold E. Hughes said he would not sponsor a Hughes bill for liquor by the drink though he favors adequate enforcement and local licensure. He hinted taxes may rise for property tax relief and would consider a limited sales tax increase if needed.
Iowa’s 60th General Assembly opened with rapid activity and looming clashes over liquor by the drink tax reform and school funding. Lawmakers face fights on revenue, local property tax relief, social welfare, and juvenile court reform as debates heat up after Gov. Hughes signals policy directions.
Winter weather swept from the Midwest to the South with freezing rain and snow causing dangerous travel. The Rio Grande Valley and Southern California crops faced extended freezes threatening millions in losses, while farmers used wind machines and smudge pots to protect holdings.
A mysterious explosion rocked a Neiderschoenhausen district residential area in East Berlin where Nikita Khrushchev and other Soviet officials were staying. Khrushchev attended the East German party congress meeting hours later, where Walter Ulbricht was unanimously re elected as chief. He appeared in good spirits and shook hands with Ulbricht before joining in singing the Internationale.
Charles C. Clark 68 died shortly after 8 p m Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after months of declining health. He was born August 12 1894 in Washington and married Pearl Sands June 23 1922 in Cedar Rapids. He worked for Iowa Continental Telephone and later Schmitt and Henry in Des Moines. He was WWI veteran and drum major for Washington Drum and Bugle Corps. Survived by widow Pearl Clark Washington a son Robert L. Clark Washington three grandchildren and siblings Griffith Clark Nashville Elsie Hagist Keota Naomi Adams Iowa City Virginia Johnson Cedar Rapids Dorothy Dickinson Keota Katherine Romine Wellman Richard Clark Cedar Rapids James Clark Cedar Rapids. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Funeral 1 30 Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Vernon Elgin in charge.
The YWCA offers a Trimnastics course starting Friday morning with instructor Mrs James Rossen. The program runs through March 15 with fees of 3.3 for members and 3.50 for non members. Registrations are flowing but spaces remain. Babysitting service requires eight children minimum and four more are needed to run.
The coldest temperature of the winter was recorded Sunday night with 18 degrees below zero. Cars struggled to start as engines froze, but by the late morning sun the reading warmed to 10 below. A Washington businessman started his car only to lose the heater, joking that at least it’s quicker than walking.
Kolwezi in Katanga falls to United Nations troops with a peaceful surrender after Tshombe’s stronghold collapses. Indian and U.N. forces secure the city as fears of sabotage and mercenary attacks ease, signaling near end of the Congo operation’s military phase.
Glenn Elbert Karnes 79 died Sunday morning at his son Elmer's home west of Wellman. Funeral 1:30 Tuesday at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with Rev. Alfred Bertke of Washington. Burial Oakland Cemetery Iowa City. Born July 3 1883 in Iowa City to Henry and Mary Karnes. Married Rose Allwine November 18 1903 she died November 17 1931. He belonged to the Methodist Church and worked 20 years at University Hospital Iowa City. Survivors: sons Elmer and Henry both of Wellman three grandchildren and two great-
The WACO Parent Teacher Association will meet at the Crawfordsville school house on Wednesday January 23 at 7 30 p m The program features a panel on Community Health followed by the usual business meeting and social hour
Lester S. Neff aged 67 died Sunday morning January 20 at Henry County Hospital in Mt Pleasant. Funeral planned Tuesday 2 p.m. at Cottonwood EUB Church with Rev A H Dymale. Zehr Funeral Home in charge. Interment Cottonwood Cemetery. Survived by wife Anna Cochran Neff, two sons Harold and Duane, daughter-in-law Mary, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren, two sisters Addie Davison and Eva Burkey, one brother Ben Neff. son Gerald preceded him in death.
Mrs Sam D Cozad 70 dies in Denver Colorado. Funeral services set for Tuesday January 22 at Conesville Methodist Church with burial Greenwood Cemetery Muscatine. Stacey Funeral Home Columbus Junction in charge of arrangements.
Washington reports cautious optimism as Nikita Khrushchev shifts to accept limited on site inspections and unmanned monitoring to curb underground tests. Talks linked to Britain move from Newark to Washington, with Kennedy urging more frequent inspections and closer probe of station sites in Central Asia and Siberia.
A Reading Co. commuter train crashed into the rear of another crowded train on elevated tracks in Philadelphia during a transit strike. A railroad spokesman estimated injuries near 200.
A large audience attended the Stage Band Festival at the high school gym despite severe cold winds and forecasted heavy snow. Bands from Wilton Junction Danville Mt. Pleasant Wapello Washington Winfield and Mid-Prairie performed while Burlington Hamilton Ill Keokuk L. and M. and Morning Sun were unable to attend due to weather. Art Dedrick directed the event with a final directors band formed from top musicians.
Officers of Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 were installed at the Masonic Temple in an open ceremony Friday night. Mace E. Wicks of Iowa City served as installing officer with William P. Dusenbery as installing marshal and Lloyd Latta as installing chapter. New officers include Hal Dunham eminent commander J Paul Wolfe generalissimo Harold F. Timmins captain general Paul Snakenberg recorder Rodney Davisson senior ward Don Birlingmair junior warden Myral Smith standard bearer Harold Moothart sword bearer Dwane Shall warder Bennie Schantz sentinel.
The 12th annual Washington Community Adult Education program begins at the high school this evening. Residents may register before 7 p.m. for the first class. all classes except the art course still have openings. Details available at the high school or McDaniel's Drug Store.
Two people died in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend and a third was killed by a train. The toll for 1963 rose to 21. Victims include Donald Lindsay Wyllie 49 Martinsburg and Mrs E A Riebhoff 84 Eagle Grove and Ival Suthern 54 Boone.
Barracks 870 of the World War I Veterans will elect officers at the Legion Hall Tuesday night during their regular meeting. A pot luck dinner at 6 30 precedes the session, and members are asked to bring a dish and their own table service.
Iowa forecast shows considerable cloudiness with occasional snow through Tuesday. New snow 1 to 3 inches. temperatures rise tonight and Tuesday east, turn colder west. Low tonight 5 below northeast to near 15 southwest. high Tuesday 5 above northwest to 15 20 southeast. Five day outlook: temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below normal east and about 15 below normal west through Saturday. Precipitation 0.10 to 0.15 inches intermittently last half of period.
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