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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1963
Page
1
At the Vatican the Ecumenical Council opened with a draft declaration outlining the bishops duties in church governance. Pope Paul VI urged broader, more responsible collaboration while affirming papal infallibility remains intact. He aims to ease future dialogue with non Catholics by redefining church authority. The session runs through December 4.
Junior high school boys are invited to Buddy Night at the Washington YMCA this evening. Members may bring one non-member free of charge. Activities run 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a pool swim 7:30 to 8 p.m. Cider and doughnuts wrap up the event.
A large crowd attended the Washington County Historical Society annual business meeting in Walnut School south of Washington on Sunday afternoon. Chuck Hotle was reelected president, Harold Mangold and Edna Jones named vice presidents, John C. Owen secretary treasurer. Members recalled the old Walnut School which began in 1858 and served as worship center and schoolhouse. Mrs. Richard Fisher of West Chester reported on the school history.
Edward Eicher aged 86 died in his sleep Saturday September 28 1963 at his home 1011 South Third Avenue Washington He was born October 27 1877 in Washington County and was a retired carpenter He married Emma Rich February 14 1900 Survived by wife daughter Frances Roth two sons William J and L B Eicher four grandchildren five great grandchildren and one sister Mabel Rinner Burial is at Eicher Cemetery near Noble Funeral arrangements are by Zehr Funeral Home with Rev Omer Nisley officiating
Mrs. Augusta C. Luithly, formerly of Washington, died September 23 in Torrance California after a two day illness. Funeral was at St Joseph’s Church Hawthorne with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Inglewood. She was born March 25 1874 in Oska loosa and later lived in Washington before moving to California in 1939. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Hannah Bowers and Mrs Dorothy Duffy, son Loren L., a brother J W Schloesser, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Dick Kautz of Muscatine and president of the North Central YMCA Area Council will address the Washington YMCA annual retreat on Thursday October 10 at Lake Darling Youth Center. He is a Kent Feeds official and represents the area on the National YMCA Council. Dinner is at 6 30 p.m. Reservations are requested by Monday.
Jurors could not reach a verdict after two days of deliberation in Kip Hart vs Downs and McCord vs Downs. Judge discharged the panel and ordered retrial in the next term. The action stems from a Nov 14 1959 two-truck collision seven miles west of Corydon.
Howard Lins of Clay township was re elected chairman of the Washington County ASC committee at the annual ASCS convention in Washington. Sam D Boyd of Highland township was re elected vice chairman and David Kleese of Franklin township named third member. First and second alternates are John Patterson and Robert Marek. Terms run from October 1 for one year. Committeemen direct county level farm programs including price supports wool incentive grain storage conservation cost sharing the feed grain program and wheat allotments.
The Brighton Commercial Club and about 75 farmers built a 75 by 40 foot concrete skating surface in the town park beside City Hall. The project will host roller skating in warm months and ice skating in winter with a future cover planned for weekend picnics. Funds were raised locally and Don Sheeler leads the club. The two workdays saw 75 men and wives providing lunches as forms were set, concrete poured, and the surface finished.
Report on the 1963 Washington Community High School graduation shows over one third attending four year colleges. Sixty four boys and fifty girls. 42 now in four year colleges, with 35 from the upper half. Most colleges in Iowa. others out of state.
Shirley Ward 17 of Richland daughter of Mr and Mrs Darrell Ward won Miss Congeniality at Centerville Pancake Day 1963. She also placed first runner up in the queen contest earning a $50 cash prize and receives a gold bracelet trophy and a $50 savings bond. Ward is a Pekin Community School senior.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower told reporters in New York that he has no preferred candidate for the GOP presidential nomination and noted the party has a wealth of men to choose from. He denied opposing Barry Goldwater while expressing uncertainty about Goldwater's current views.
Governor Harold Hughes and his wife are due in Washington Thursday around 5 p.m. The governor attends a news conference at the Country Club before the county Democrats dinner at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Hughes will join a reception at Mrs Paul Ryans home with county Democratic women and Young Democrats before the dinner.
Defense Secretary McNamara and Gen. Taylor extended their Viet Nam visit by 24 hours and met with President Diem. Diem urged continued U.S. support as strategic hamlets and Viet Cong efforts shaped hopes for victory in 1964.
Eight people died in Iowa traffic crashes over the weekend including Raymond Tangney and his wife near Missouri Valley and a Des Moines man. Other victims include Cary Moser and a Guttenberg infant. The toll brings 1963 Iowa deaths to 478, with more injuries and incidents across Carter Lake Sheldon and Dubuque areas. Context covers multiple crashes from Saturday and Sunday with several Omaha residents among the victims.
President Kennedy was to receive a detailed White House briefing on a plan to sell millions of dollars worth of U S wheat to Russia.
Iowa forecast calls for fair conditions through Tuesday with a warming trend. Tonight's low near 50 and Tuesday highs in the low 80s, followed by Wednesday pleasant. Five day outlook shows temperatures 5 to 9 degrees above normal Tuesday through Saturday with no major changes afterward.
Washington County Extension Director notes a growing trend of farmers taking part or full time off the farm to supplement income. Census data show rising off farm work from 1950 to 1962, with industry absorbing surplus labor while reducing farm consolidation. Future articles will examine population changes and economic effects.
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