Mason City High School Fire Evacuates 200 Students
A fire at Mason City High School forced evacuation of all 200 students and teachers shortly after classes began. Fire crews from Mason City and nearby towns battled the blaze in the old section and gym area as rain swept the scene. Assistant Superintendent James Smith described an orderly evacuation triggered by smoke and a blast-like sound, with faculty noting fire drills every two weeks and the two newer wings expected to contain the fire.
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Mason City
UPI
James Smith
Dean Folkes
Folkes
Iriana
Smith
Mason County
Lincoln
Easton
New
Peoria
Springfield
Holland
San Jose
County ASC Office To Sell Government Corn Each Week
The county ASC office announced weekly sale of about 15 000 bushels of government corn with bids due each Thursday at 3 p.m. from Ainsworth Riverside and Ke. Each bid must be at least 100 bushels. The office will stay open Saturdays March 9 and March 16 to help farmers sign up for the 1963 feed program, with about 500 already enrolled and another 500 expected before March 22.
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ASC
William da
Day
Ainsworth
Riverside
Farmers urged to sign for wheat program 1963
Howard Lins, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, urged Washington County farmers to sign up for the 1963 voluntary wheat stabilization program by March 22. The program offers diversion payments for shifting to conserving use and adds price-support payments of 18 cents per bushel on normal 1963 wheat production plus eligibility for loans and purchase agreements within allotments.
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Washington County
Howard Lins
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Lins
John Sowash Resigns as Washington City Clerk
John Sowash, city clerk in Washington for 18 years, submitted his resignation to the city council effective July 1. A 30 year city employee veteran, he previously spent 12 years in the water department. replacement plans not yet decided.
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John Sowash
Washington
Sowash
City Water Department
Melvin Dicks Dies In Iowa City Hospital
Melvin Dicks 71 of Washington died at University Hospital in Iowa City on Monday. He formerly lived in Columbus Junction where he was a rural mail carrier until retirement in 1961. He was born November 4 1891 in Des Moines and married Gladys Chapman at What Cheer in 1915. Survivors include his widow three sons five daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Stacy Funeral Home in Columbus Junction.
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Melvin Dicks
Washington
University Hospital
Loway
Stacy Funeral Home
Columbus Juntion
Mr. Dicks
Des Moines
Hibbert
Jennie Filis Dicks
Gladys Chapma
What Cheer
Eugene
Robert
Alney
Tex
Doran
Davenport
Ross Masonholder
Delmar + Evans
Columbus City
Wheelar Thompson
Ainsworth
Jack Vanselow
Chicago
John Severed
Inwood
Floyd
Clyd
Civil Defense Meeting Planned at West Chester
West Chester residents are urged to attend a public meeting in the West Chester school auditorium Thursday evening March 7 at 7 30 p m to discuss civil defense plans Mayor Arthur Peters will preside and lead the discussion Plans call for a permanent local civil defense organization Those present may register for a nuclear fallout awareness course to begin Tuesday evening March 12 at 7 30 p m Qualified instructors Lloyd Kephart and Shirley Statler will teach the classes
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West Chester
Arthur Peters
Lloyd Kephart
Shirley Statler
Floods Sweep Four States Forcing Evacuations And Delays
United Press International reports March floods driven by heavy rain and thaw. Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia saw schools closed, roads flooded, and communities isolated. Newark declared a state of emergency as National Guardsmen were activated. Hundreds fled homes including 500 in Wood County West Virginia and 350 around Chillicothe Ohio. Three weather deaths were counted with reports of a missing child and a man and his daughter missing near Liberty Indiana. Civil defense aided police in aiding motorists and evacuating families.
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Pennsylvani
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Newark
Clarksburg
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Madison
Wabash
Washington YMCA to host National Athletic Achievement Day tests
Local boys eight to high school age invited to five physical fitness tests at the Washington YMCA on Saturday. National comparisons will be used to award ribbons emblems and trophies for reaching set levels. boys scoring at least 50 points in all events earn emblems and a trophy for high total. A follow up test day March 25 offers a chance to improve scores with best of two used for prizes.
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Washington
Counry
Washington Ymca
Pizza Party at YMCA Saturday Noon Adds Pizza
Washington YMCA offers a Saturday noon event replacing beans with pizza. Boys must register at the Y desk by 10 a.m. Saturday. Chef Bob Gillesby assisted by Larry Mabb, Ricky Erwin and Tom Morrison will prepare the pizza. Cost is 60 cents. City Council approves planning commission plans for new street signs this year.
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Washington Ymca
Egister
Y Desk
Bob Gillesby
Larry Mabb
Ricky Erwin
Tom Morrison
Carlsen Brothers Win North End Paving Contract
Carlsen Brothers of Decorah offered the low bid and received the contract for paving the north end of the Washington Riverside road this summer. The bid was 30,214.17 per mile totaling 280,719.96 dollars. This contractor also paved the south portion last summer, though figures on the Kalona to Riverside stretch were not yet available.
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Carlsen Brothers
Decorah
Washington Riverside
State Highway Commission
Robert Huber
Court House
Washington County
Kaloni
Riverside
Huber
Garbage truck will not use city alleys
Washington residents must place trash containers along streets for several months. Street commissioner Orville Long requests the change to protect the heavy sanitation truck and its soft roadways. The truck will still make rounds but will pick up only curbside containers until further notice.
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Washington
Orville Long
Street Commission
Open House at County Extension Office in Washington County
James Frier invites Washington County residents to tour the new 209 South Marion Avenue Extension Office Thursday from 9 a.m. to p.m. The event aims to provide practical information on agriculture home economies 4 H clubs and rural and community development as part of the Iowa State University extension service.
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James Frier
Washington County
South
Marion Avenue
Dur
Fri
Iowa State University
Adult Class to Talk Of Farm Finances Washington High
An adult farmer evening class at Washington High School will discuss farm finances on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the vocational agriculture room. The session covers how much capital to invest in farm enterprises to maximize net income for the year. All interested persons are invited. An average Los Angeles area family income is cited as 7006 dollars by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
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Washington High School
Hhish
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Featherbedding Ruling May Bring Long Railroad Strike
CHICAGO UPS The Supreme Court ruled railroads may impose sweeping work rule changes potentially triggering a nationwide strike as unions insist on blocking featherbedding. Negotiations resume March 13 focusing on eliminating 40 000 firemen positions with broader job cuts possible over five years.
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UPS
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
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Brotherhoods
Ith US. Circuit
The
Association of Western Railroads
Winter Storm Knits Iowa Roads With Snow And Ice
A late winter storm swept across Iowa bringing ice and heavy snow. Travel slowed due to icy surfaces and drifting snow while highways leading to Des Moines faced hazards. Bus lines and airlines reported delays, while some flights operated normally. Cold northerly winds caused blowing and drifting as forecasts predicted several inches more in the southwest and central counties before a gradual clearing midweek.
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Algona
Charles City
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Neb
Ozark
Braniff
See
Atlantic
Council Bluffs
Civil Defense Plans Underway in Wellman
Wellman civil defense chairman J. Wo Kaster reported Mayor Wade has group in Wellman organizing a civil defense program. Wade urged residents to register for classes on nuclear fallout protection, with registrations at Wellman Bank and Wellman City Hall. Supplies are on hand and instructors ready to begin at an early date.
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County Civil Defense
J. Wo Kaster
Mayorale Wade
Wellman
Wade
Wellman Bank
Worth James Ferguson Claimed at Wellman
Worth James Ferguson of Wellman died Monday evening at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after four weeks of asthma treatment. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m in Powell Funeral Home Wellman with Rev William McDermott of Kalona officiating. Burial in Wellman Cemetery. Born January 18 1897 in Houston Missouri. Survived by brothers Lester Earnest and Lynn of Wellman sisters Mrs Lloyd Griggs of Washington and Mrs Arthur Speas of Wayland and one nephew Dale McBride.
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Worth James Ferguson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Powell
William McDermott
Kalona
Ferguson
Houston
Wade
Catherine Newell Ferguson
Iowa
Lester
Earnest
Lynn
Lloyd Griggs
Washington
Arthur Speas
Wayland
Dale McBride
Driver Hurt as Car Hits Tree Here Today
Ronald N. Hahn of Washington told police he dozed at the wheel at 12 05 this morning. His car traveling south on 14th Street ran across East Washington Street and struck a tree on the opposite side. The 1952 auto was demolished and Hahn was taken to Mercy Hospital for a cut knee tendon and a broken nose with other bruises. No charges were filed.
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Washington
Mercy Hospital
Iowa
Ronald N. Hahn
14Th Street
East Washington St
Highland School District election set for March 18
Public notice lists election for five directors and one treasurer of Highland Community School District in Washington County. Nominations due March 8. filings with County Superintendent Dwight Bode. Polls open noon to 7 pm at five district polling places with terms expiring in 1963 1964 and 1965 and a two year treasurer term.
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New Highland Community
Washington County
Evening Journal
Dwight Bode
Ainsworth
Oregon
Crawford
Oregon Township
Highland Center
Highland Township
Riverside
Towns
Jackson Townships
Lowa Township
Weather outlook with clearing snow and cool nights
Snow diminishes and ends this evening with a cold night in the lower 20s. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and a slight warmth with a high in the upper 30s and a low in the lower 20s. Thursday remains partly cloudy with warmer conditions.
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United Press International
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