Fire forces evacuation at Mason City High School
A blaze tore through the east wing of Mason City High School shortly after classes began. About 200 students and teachers were evacuated in an orderly drill. Fire departments from Mason City and neighboring towns fought the flames as rain hindered efforts. No cause settled, officials said an explosion or boom may have preceded smoke. Mason City, a town of 2000 in Mason County, lies between Peoria and Springfield.
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County ASC Office Sells Corn and Extends Sign Up
County ASC will sell about 15 000 bushels of government corn weekly with bids opened Thursdays at 3 p.m. Bids start at 100 bushels and sales will come from bins in Ainsworth Riverside and Keota. The office will stay open Saturday afternoons March 9 and 16 to help farmers sign up for the 1963 feed in program before the March 22 deadline.
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Farmers urged to sign for 1963 wheat program
Howard Lins, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, urged eligible wheat farm operators to reconsider signing up for the 1963 voluntary wheat stabilization program. The sign up runs through March 22, 1963, with diversion payments for shifting to conserving use and new price support payments of 18 cents per bushel plus loan or purchase agreements averaging about $1.20 per bushel nationally.
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John Sowash Resigns City Clerk Post
John Sowash, city clerk in Washington for 18 years, informed the city council of his resignation effective July 1. A 30 year city employee veteran, he previously worked in the water department before taking the clerk role, and council plans to name his replacement.
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Melvin Dicks Dies In Iowa City Hospital
Melvin Dicks, 71, of Washington died at University Hospital in Iowa City on Monday. He was born November 4, 1891, in Des Moines, married to Gladys Chapman, lived in Columbus Junction and Washington, retired as rural carrier in 1961 after 39 years. Survived by widow, three sons, four daughters, 18 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. funeral arrangements pending at Columbus Junction.
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Civil Defense Meeting Planned at West Chester
West Chester residents are urged to attend a public meeting in the West Chester school auditorium on Thursday evening March 7 at 7 30 p m Mayor Arthur Peters will preside and lead the civil defense discussion Plans call for a permanent community organization to handle civil defense matters Those present may register for a course on nuclear fallout dangers to start Tuesday evening March 12 at 7 30 p m Instructors Lloyd Kephart and Shirley Statler are qualified to teach the classes.
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Floods and Snow Strain States From Midwest to East
March floods driven by heavy rains and thawing waters forced evacuations across Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Newark Ohio declared a state of emergency as communities from Clarksburg WV to Chillicothe OH faced isolation and rising rivers. Three weather deaths were reported and hundreds of families fled homes while civil defense aided stranded motorists and evacuations.
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Local Boys Invited To Take Physical Fitness Tests
Washington YMCA hosts National Athletic Achievement Day for boys eight through high school. Five tests measure fitness with national comparison, prizes for top scores, ribbons and trophies from the Washington Men's Club. Individual reports sent to parents. a second test day is planned March 23.
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Pizza Party at YMCA Scheduled for Saturday Noon
The Washington YMCA announces a Saturday noon pizza party replacing the bean feed. Boys must register at the Y desk by 10 am. Chef Bob Gillesby will help prepare pizza with Larry Mabb, Ricky Erwin, and Tom Morrison. Cost remains 60 cents.
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Carlsen Brothers Win Paving Contract for North Washington-Riverside
Carlsen Brothers of Decorah offered the low bid and won the paving contract for the north end of the Washington Riverside road this summer. The low bid was 30 214.17 per mile for a total of 280 719.90. This is the same contractor that paved the south portion last summer. Bids were also taken on the Kalona to Riverside highway in Washington County, but Huber did not have those figures at the time of the call.
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Garbage truck forces street pickup in Washington alleys
Washington residents with city trash service must place containers on the streets rather than in alleys for the near term. Street commissioner Orville Long says soft alleys prevent heavy sanitation traffic. trucks will still run but pick up only streetside containers until further notice.
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Open House Thursday At Extension Office
James Frier county extension director invites Washington County residents to visit the new 209 South Marion Avenue office Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm. The event offers coffee, a tour, and information on agriculture home economies 4H and rural and community development provided by the County Extension Service as an extension of Iowa State University.
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Adult Class to Talk Of Farm Finances
The adult farmer evening class at Washington High School meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the vocational agriculture room. Topic centers on how much capital to invest across farm enterprises to maximize net income for the year. All interested persons are invited. The Los Angeles metropolitan area average family income is 1006 per year according to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
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Feath erbedding Ruling May Bring Long Railroad Strike
The Supreme Court ruled railroads may impose sweeping work rule changes while unions fight featherbedding. Negotiations resume March 13 amid potential nationwide strike, with firemen eliminations cited as central. About 180 railroads and 210,000 workers involved across major unions.
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Travel Weather Hazards Close In On Washington Area
Hazardous travel results from rain sleet and snow in the Washington area with ice forming overnight and a warming trend turning precipitation into sleet. Traffic slowed but continued with precautions urged on main highways as crews cleared ice and snow. A statewide snowstorm affecting Iowa High School basketball travel caused road closures, late bus service, and flight delays, with drifting and reduced visibility reported in several counties. In Wellman James Ferguson died Monday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after four weeks treatment for asthma. funeral Thursday at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with burial in Wellman Cemetery.
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Civil Defense Plans Underway at Wellman
Wellman officials including Mayor Lyle Wade, Civil Defense chairman W. Kaster report a local civil defense program. Residents are urged to register for upcoming classes on nuclear fallout protection, with registrations at the Wellman Bank and City Hall. Supplies are on hand and instructors are ready to start the program.
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Driver Hurt as Car Hits Tree Here Today
Ronald N. Hahn of Washington was hospitalized in Iowa City after his 1952 auto ran off 14th Street and struck a tree on East Washington Street. He sustained a cut knee tendon and a broken nose with other bruises. police reported no charges filed.
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Election to name Highland School District directors set
Official notice announces formation of Highland Community School District in Washington County. Election March 18 from noon to 7 pm to choose five directors from five geographic districts and one district treasurer. Nominations due by noon March 8 to county superintendent Dwight G Bode. Polling places listed District 1 Ainsworth city wall, District 2 Ainsworth City Hall, District 3 Highland Center School, District 4 Riverside Community Building, District 5 Riverside Community Building. Terms: two with 1963 end, two with 1964 end, one with 1965 end. treasurer two-year term.
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Weather Town Snow Diminishes Through Night
Snow is diminishing and ending in most sections by night with colder readings. Tonight will be slightly colder. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and a bit warmer temperatures with lows in the lower 20s and highs in the upper 30s. Thursday turns partly cloudy and warmer.
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