Democrats Gather for Gala Inauguration in Washington
Democrats from every state converge on Washington for a three day inaugural celebration culminating in the Wednesday outdoor swearing in of President Johnson. The festivities include a National Gallery reception, a National Guard Armory gala with one million dollars in entertainment, and an outdoor parade with an expected 500000 spectators. The total three day cost tops 2.1 million, a record, with additional spending by visitors on travel and attire. Weather concerns loom with possible snow and near freezing temperatures.
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Two Churches Vote on Local Presbyterian Merger
In Washington on Sunday January 17 both First Presbyterian and Marion Avenue United Presbyterian voted on merging. Marion Avenue favored by 75 percent while First Presbyterian opposed by 52 percent. Results will be reviewed by the Presbytery of Southeast Iowa committee before church action.
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MRS HASKINS 79 DIES. RITES PLANNED IN CEDAR RAPIDS
Mrs Gustus C Haskins 79 of 614 East Madison died Sunday at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids after a short illness. Funeral Wednesday 2 PM at Nazarene church with Rev Eddie West and Rev Rasche presiding. Jones Funeral Home in charge. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. She born Edith Maria Bolander Sept 19 1886 in Green City Missouri married Gustus C Haskins June 15 1909. Survived by husband four daughters eight grandchildren fifteen great grandchildren three sisters.
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Green City
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Moline
Merle White
Maurice Libe
Washington
Dale Crandall
Winger Park
Fla
Ethel Coberly
Diamond, Mo
Bertha Cober Iy
Lockridge
Minnie Smith
Furdin
Arctic cold grips nation driving record lows and snow chaos
Arctic air chilled the South and East with sub zero readings in several states and Florida records. Hundreds of roads blocked by drifting snow in Indiana as a weekend storm claimed 21 lives. National Guard aided marooned farms while New York, Boston and coastal cities faced heavy snows and school and airport closures.
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Men's Fellowship Prayer Luncheon Announces Theme
The Christian Emphasis Committee of the YMCA today announced the Annual Men's Fellowship Prayer luncheon will be held Thursday February 11 at 12 noon at the local YMCA. Walter Westen, chairman, said the theme will be Christan Unity. Tickets go on sale Sunday January 23 and at the YMCA desk. All men in the Washington area are invited to attend the one hour event. Committee members include Walter Westen Rev Vernon Elgin Keith Vetter Warren Anderson Harold Jarvis Rev Dennis Stutrud Rev Stanley Woeste and Wayne Wagner.
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Wayne Wagner
Ike Officers Attend State Workshop Event
Officers of Chicagua chapter Izaak Walton League from Washington County attended the annual state workshop for Ike chapter officers. The session took place Sunday at Memorial Union Iowa State University Ames. Washington attendees included Ken Peters Cecil Long Dale Bruegge and Henry Roland.
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Lawmakers face heavy, education focused agenda in Iowa session
Iowa legislators enter the biennial session with Gov. Hughes proposals calling for more education funding, public school transport, and a statewide college system. Freshmen training and ways and means duties loom large as leaders push to expand taxes or raise revenues.
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Johnson outlines Poseidon missile and defense plan
President Johnson sent a defense message to Congress detailing a new submarine carried ballistic missile named Poseidon with double Polaris power and a winged short range attack missile called Sram to be deployed on bombers. He forecast $300 million in defense cuts next year, with current and next-year spending near 49.3 and 49 billion dollars, and stressed enduring deterrence through readiness.
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Rites Wednesday for Charles Ragan
Charles S. Ragan 81 retired Washington mail carrier died Sunday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a three week illness. Funeral Wednesday at 3 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Elm Grove Cemetery burial. Rev Theodore Schwartz to officiate. Survived by wife Gertrude Swift five daughters 15 grandchildren six great grandchildren. VFW Auxiliary to attend Dwight Hayes funeral in a group Tuesday 1 30 p m.
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Forrest M Rich of Wayland Dies at 67
Forrest Milo Rich, longtime Wayland resident, died Sunday at Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m Green Mound Church Zehr Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include widow Lillie Bain Rich two sons Donald and Albert Phil ip Rich five grandchildren mother Ella Rich and siblings Arthur Florence Buck Ruth Allen Allen and Wade Sinn.
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Ruth) Allen
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Garnet) Sinn
Iowa Weather: Fair Through Tuesday With Cooling Outlook
Weather bulletin reports generally fair conditions in Iowa through Tuesday. It notes a slight temperature drop today and a rise tonight, with tonight’s lows from 10 to 15 degrees northeast to the 20s in the south. Tuesday highs range from the lower 30s in the northeast to the 40s in the southwest, and Wednesday is expected partly cloudy and cooler.
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Churchill Fades As World Prays For His Recovery
Sir Winston Churchill worsened, slipping toward death as medical bulletins reported a progressive decline. Lord Moran said no nourishment details, Queen Elizabeth II led prayers, crowds dwindled outside Chartwell, and family kept vigil as Britain mourned its wartime leader.
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