Washington Area Labor Survey Seeks Seasonal Male Workers
They would employ 200 unskilled males seasonally from June through January. Men who might be interested in such employment are invited to return this survey. No obligation, of course.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1963
Page
1
They would employ 200 unskilled males seasonally from June through January. Men who might be interested in such employment are invited to return this survey. No obligation, of course.
Thich Tri Quang sought asylum at the U S Embassy in Saigon with two priests intensifying U S Diem tensions. Kennedy urged greater popular backing for Diem while US sources denied coup plots and the Times of Viet Nam alleged CIA funding.
Friends announce the Clinton Stewart Memorial Fund to finance a permanent addition to the Washington YMCA. Gifts may be left with Dave Elder, custodian of the Evening Journal. Stewart was a lifelong YMCA member active in youth programs. form of memorial to be decided after board discussion and fund total is known.
Washington County mail carriers deliver hundreds of letters on behalf of the Iowa Children's Home Society aiding 350 children in its care. Volunteers solicit donations, with caseworkers guiding foster families, citing that every dollar invested yields immeasurable rewards for neglected or mistreated children.
United Press International reports a Labor Day traffic death toll of 554 across 78 hours, with California leading at 60 fatalities and totals for drowning, boating, planes, and other incidents lifting the summer holiday count to 702. The National Safety Council warned the final figure may exceed 556, the prior highway fatality record.
Washington fans will get a first look at the 1963 Demon football squad Friday at the annual soap clinic at Case Field. The event starts at 7:30 with a soap bar admission, then a one hour scrimmage under game conditions. Coach Harold Stevens introduces 52 players and demonstrations of drills.
A catfish fry sponsored by the Ainsworth American Legion Post to be held in the Legion Hall on Front Street Friday evening September 6. Warren Stewart of Washington will be the professional cook. Serving begins at 5 30 PM and everyone is welcome.
After sixteen years operating above McLellan's, the Washington Youth Center nears opening in rooms formerly used by the Moose Lodge on the north side. Volunteers led by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller completed painting, wiring, and setup with help from sponsors and local firms. The relocation recalls the 1947 drive to establish the club, aided by the Washington Community Chest.
Nine people including two children die in separate Iowa highway crashes between Friday evening and Monday midnight. Victims include Patrick J. Daeges of Osceola, Marek Schmidt of Waterloo, Lea Lundeen of Smithland, and others, with two additional deaths in Minnesota. The toll raises Iowa’s 1963 highway fatalities to 421.
Washington County beef and swine producers finalize a fall livestock tour for Wednesday September 11 starting at 8:30 am at the Howard Greiner farm two miles west of Washington on old highway 92. Stops include Wilford Greiner William Chmelar Lathel Guy farm and Earl Wrights in Brighton.
The Washington County Fall feed and livestock outlook meeting will be held Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. on the fair grounds, after a pit barbecue. Charles Mogged will discuss beef and swine outlooks and meat consumption, plus the employment impact on the industry. Everett Stoneberg of Iowa State University will lead the long range livestock investment discussion. Tickets are limited from county beef and swine producers associations, available before Sept. 7 or at the door.
The forecast calls for considerable cloudiness through Wednesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms spreading across the state tonight and into Wednesday. Temperatures stay mild with lows in the 50s north to 60s south and highs Wednesday in the upper 70s north to lower 80s south.
More than 200 state troopers surround Tuskegee High School as Governor George Wallace orders its closure to block integration. Local officials vow federal court challenge if troopers remain and the school stays closed, while teachers and parents are turned away at the doors.
Mrs Arnold K Smothers 35 died at Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney after 19 days illness. Services are pending at Powell Funeral Home Keota. Born August 9 1928 in Sigourney she lived in Sigourney and Keota 40 years. Survived by husband Arnold daughter Patricia son David parents and brother W W White.
Westphalia Iowa panic after Francis Schomer 43 shoots wife Theresa 41 and daughters Janice 18 and Patty 5 months with cyanide powder then shoots himself. Joellen 20 and Connie 16 injured. other children unharmed. Sheriff notes heavy debt worsened by money troubles. mass funeral set for St Boniface Catholic.
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