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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1964

Page

1

Iowa ordered to draft interim legislative reapportionment plan

A three judge Federal court in Des Moines ordered Iowa to provide an interim reapportionment plan for the 1965 elections and to set up a remapping system if the legislature does not act promptly. The decision nullified 1904 and 1928 amendments and opened the way for special sessions and new constitutional provisions.

Des Moines UPI Iowa U.S. District Court Iowa Federation of Labor AFL - Cio Senate General Assembly Federal Court Martin D. van Coosterhout Orange City Roy L. Stephenson Edward J. McManus Cedar Rapids Floyd County Paul Board of Parole State of U.S. Supreme Court Legislative Department

Panama resumes ties with U S after flag clash and talks

Panama and the United States agreed to resume diplomatic relations and negotiate all existing matters within 30 days. Flags were raised at Balboa High School amid mixed student reactions following rioting that left 21 dead and hundreds injured. The deal, brokered by the Inter-American Peace Commission in OAS talks, does not explicitly revise the canal treaty but implies discussion of the canal.

Panama City Canal Zone UPI Panama United States Balboa High School U.s.-Controlled inter-American Peace Commission Organization of American States OAS Balboa Panama Canal

Community Discusses Possibility of a Junior College

A Tuesday meeting in the offices of county superintendent Dwight Bode explored the option of starting a two year college in the community. Attendees included diverse local organizations as data on junior colleges were reviewed and a chairman was named to gather more information for a follow up meeting.

Washington Dwight Bode Iowa Bill Boshart Robert Day

Funeral Thursday for Edward J. Shettler

Funeral services for Edward J. Shettler 84 will be held at 1 30 p m Thursday at East Union Mennonite Church with J John J Miller in charge Burial will be in East Union Cemetery Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona handles arrangements He died Tuesday at University Hospital Iowa City He had lived at Pleasantview Home Kalona He was born Feb 10 1879 in Johnson County son of John and Katherine Kinsinger Shettler He married Nov 3 1901 to Mary Troyer and they farmed in Kansas before returning to Iowa in 1924 He was an active Mennonite minister from 1919 to 1946 Survivors include three sons Earnest and Milford Wellman Earl Kinross three daughters Mrs Dennis M Miller Kalona Mrs Ed Layman Lockhart Fla Mrs Grace Miller Coldwater Mich two sisters Mrs Marie Van Doren Wellman Mrs Howard Skinner West Chester one brother Lewis California

Kalona Edward J. Shettler East Union Mennonite J. John J. Miller East Union Cemetery Peterseim Funeral Home Mr. Shettler University Hospital Iowa City Pleasantview Johnson County John Katherine Kinsinger Shettler Mary Troyer Kansas Iowa Earnest and Milford Wellman Earl of Kinross Dennis M. Miller Ed Layman Lockhart Fla Grace Miller Coldwater Mich Marie van Doren Howard Skinner West Chester Lewis California

State Bank directors named here Monday

Directors elected at the annual stockholders meeting of the Washington State Bank Monday night are L. A. Holland, John C. Knotek, Frank L. Kos, Merritt E. McDaniel, Earl J. Miller, Edmund D. Morrison Jr. and John Winga. The directors met later Monday night and named as officers John Winga chairman of the board, Lee A. Holland president, Frank L. Kos vice president, Logan T. Heilman cashier, and Milo M. Orris assistant cashier.

Washington State Bank L. A. Holland John C. Knotek Frank L. Kos Merritt E. McDaniel Earl J. Miller Edmund D. Morrison Jr John Winga Lee A. Holland Logan T. Heilman Milo M. Orris

Psychiatric exams ordered for alleged Iowa slayer

A 25 year old Marengo laborer named George Thomas Woodrum was ordered in Iowa county district court to undergo psychiatric examination on the request of his defense attorney after being accused of the shotgun slaying of a housewife.

Marengo UPI Iowa County District Court George Thomas Woodrum

Severe Eastern Storm Leaves Deep Freeze and Death Toll Rising

Bitter cold grips the East as a historic storm exits with 143 deaths. Florida loses a multi million vegetable crop while citrus survives. New England and the mid Atlantic face zero to single digits as snow blocks roads and schools plan reopen. Airline and bus service resume as cleanup continues across major cities.

United Press International Florida New York Cross City Tallahassee Jacksonville New England mid-Atlantic Midwest

Installation of 1964 Officers by Two Masonic Bodies

Cyrus chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Zeredatha Council of Royal and Select Masters held a joint installation at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. Latimer Davis and William P. Dusenbery served as installing officers for Cyrus chapter. Elon Christner installed as chaplain. George W. Dare named illustrious master and J. W. Fields deputy master for Zeredatha Council. Latimer Davis also installed as installing master and grand treasurer of Royal and Select Masons of Iowa.

Cyrus Chapter Royal Arch Masons Zeredatha Council of Royal and Select Masters Masonic Temple Latimer Davis William P. Dusenbery George W. Dare Elon Christner Harold Moothart Dwane _ Shalla Edgar Stewart Paul Snakenberg Guy Mitchell Iowa Latime, Davis Royal and Select Masters of

Annual meeting of National Bank of Washington held

The National Bank of Washington held its annual stockholders meeting at 10 a.m. Monday with 1113 shares represented. Vice President C. R B. Weldin reported deposits at year end 1963 totaled 4 587 918 06 and loans 1 605 280 50. Remodelling of the old building should finish by late May or early June. Directors were reelected: George J Breitenbach Frank C Crone Dr P L Etter Richard A Stewart C P Weldin Robert Wiley Carlton C Wilson. Officers named for the year include Frank C Crone chairman Robert Wiley president C P Weldin vice president and several cashiers bookkeepers and tellers.

the National Bank of Washington C. R B. Weldin Weldin George J Breitenbach Frank C. Crone Dr. P. L. Etter Richard A Stewart C. P. Weldin Robert Wiley Carlton C. Wilson Richard L. Weeks Catherine C. Smith Howard L. Timmins William H Jones Teller Geraldine Schulty Charlotte Pencil Beatrice Kendrick Sharon van Auken Barbara Bain

Rites Friday for Everett C. Peck

Funeral services for Everett C. Peck 65 of Cotter will be held Friday at 1 30 PM in Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev H Philip Auffrey officiating. Peck a World War I veteran and former Michigan sheriff is survived by his wife two children and a sister.

Columbus Junction Everett Peck Cotter Mercy Hospital Iowa City Trinity Episcopal Church H. Philip Auffrey Muscatine Stacey Funeral Home Everett C. Peck Carl Sarah Ida Peck Nita Richards Michigan Columbus Eaton County Mich American Legion Ole.s Richard Winfield Pardee Bellville Harry Coppock

Weather outlook for Iowa with mixed tonight through weekend

Iowa will see mostly fair conditions in the south and partly cloudy skies in the north tonight and Thursday. Lows range from 5 to 15 and highs from 25 to 30, with a trough of normal temperatures through Monday. Turning colder Thursday then warmer by weekend with intermittent light snow yielding minimal water.

United Press International

Washington Chamber Plans 125th Anniversary Events

The Washington Chamber of Commerce board held a brief session to plan the 125th anniversary celebration set for June 15. Secretary Lohrer will contact members about electing three directors and the membership drive while Harold Jarvis leads the beard-growing effort for the Brothers of the Brush. Washington dollars are sold for one dollar to fund the celebration and redeemable after June 15.

Washington Chamber of Commercce Chamber Washington Hubert Lehrer Chamber of Commerce Walter Farrell Whiskey Club Brothers of the Brush Harold Jarvis Celebration Corporation

Y's Men Host Judo Demonstration at Meeting

Brian Skully a Parsons College student and teaching intern at Washington High School gave a brief judo demonstration at the Washington Y's Men meeting. He was assisted by three high school students Jim Mallory Willard Friese and Bruce Brown. Visitors from Cedar Rapids toured the event hoping to form a local Y's Men's club.

Brian Skully Parsons College Washington High School Washington Y's Skully Jim Mallory Willard Friese Bruce Brown Cedar Rapids

Farmers to discuss minimum tillage plan

Verne Knecht reports adult farmer evening class at Washington High School vocational ag room will discuss minimum tillage for corn. The session covers practices, advantages and disadvantages, and ways to cut production costs.

Washington High School Vocational Ag Verne Knecht Vocational Ag

Benefit Auction To Aid Proctor Family At Fairgrounds

Skip Renoux and Kari Jones of the Jaycees collect donated items for a benefit auction at the local fairgrounds on Saturday January 18 at 6 30 p m Proceeds go to the family of Keith Proctor former Junior Chamber of Commerce president who died suddenly unable to obtain life insurance due to prior heart surgery Any item welcomed for the sale and community support is urged.

Skip Renoux Kari Jones Jaycees Keith Proctor Proctor Junior Chamber of Com Mercce Journal Dallas

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