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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1965

Page

4

Reapportionment action eyed before March recess in Iowa

Iowa lawmakers foresee swift floor action on a permanent reapportionment plan once ready, aiming for both houses to act before March recess. They expect the permanent plan to be concise, with the temporary plan more detailed, amid sub districting debates and at large district questions for Polk and other counties. DST and vetoed laws from 1963 loom as session tactics unfold, including education district sizes drawing letters to Senator Kibbie.

DES Moines IDPA Polk

Bid Decisions in Five Bridge Hands by Becker

In the Masters' Individual Championship, B Jay Becker analyzes five hands to illustrate optimal bids. He weighs three spades, four clubs, four spades, three notrump, and four hearts, explaining the rationale for each choice and the risks of alternative bids given high card points and partner signals.

B. Jay Becker Ince King North Ace of Diamonds Ures Syndicate, Inc

Sherman Millers Birthday Dinner Highlights Local Family Birthdays

Kalona residents recount a birthday dinner at Sherman Miller's home honoring January birthdays. Guests included Jerry Yoder Angela Miller Robert Schrock and Roberta Haberman's wedding noted in Wayland. Various locals attended gatherings with neighbors sharing photos from Canada and noting relocations to Kaoma Maple Leaf apartments.

Eugene Way Kalona Sherman Miller Miller Jerry Yoder Daniel Miller Angela Robert Schrock Duane E. Yoder Schrock Daniel, Miller al’ J. Haberman Roberta Haberman James Springborn Wayland Pete Fagre Bena Minnesota Joe Allen H. L. Walker Mike Brenneman Fagres Harry Malichky Jr Iowa City Harry Malichky Sr Joe Chody Oma Rose Chody Sherry Lackender Robert Carpenter Polly Kauffman Lydia Brenneman Gerald Yoder Wilbur Litwiller Beth of Par Minburn Katona Maple Leaf Apartments

Winter Ice Delays Mail as Households Muster News

A reader writes of heavy ice hindering a mailbox run and postal deliveries over the weekend, noting many left mail in rural and urban boxes while others delayed garden crafts and knitting projects. The writer shares crochet progress, holiday decorations, frosting recipes, and plant hopes despite winter setbacks. See You, Marge

Marge

Garden club gathers in Wellman garden party

Wellman Garden Club met January 15 in the Fellowship Room of the Asbury Methodist Church with 18 members present. President Margy Schauf led the meeting. program leader B C Foster discussed visiting the Keosauqua and Bentonsport area with photos. Refreshments center‑table featured a geranium. Mrs. Myrtle Vincent served as host. Various local residents visited or were mentioned in a convivial social note of the day.

C. B. Godber Wellman Myrtle Vincent Wellman Asbury Methodist Church Margy Schauf B.C. Foster Keosauqua Bentonsport Roy Durian Herb Beachy Henry Durian Vincent Wayne Wehrle Kansas City Elizabeth Wehrle Leon Schauf Clifford Schauf Williamsburg Josie Yoder Elizabeth Henn Aurora Ill Shenk Vivian Kendell Detroit Dutton Marlene Alva Humphrey Edith North English

Death notice for Margaret Hogan in Alabama

Mrs. Margaret Hogan formerly of Washington and known as Margaret Dicken dies while wintering with her sister Mrs. Cliff Plumley in Alabama. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Dicken. Funeral set for 9 30 a m Saturday at Williamsburg.

Margaret Hogan Cliff Plumley Hogan Margaret Dicken Washington M. E. Dicken Williamsburg

Crawford farm women meet in Crawfordsville

Crawford Township Farm Bureau Women met Friday afternoon at Mrs Robert Freyenberger’s home. Sally Smith Extension Office lectured on new fabrics and care. Myral Smith displayed Iowa products on a map. Mrs Freyenberger led an alphabetical reading on Farm Bureau advantages. Guests Mr and Mrs John Gamon spoke on the bureau. Refreshments followed. Presbyterian Men meet with 11 present led by Haydn Thomas new president. New officers include Dr James Jewell vice president and Wayne Williams secretary-treasurer. Upcoming joint meeting with Methodist Men on February 15. Clarence Moorhead and Merle Twinam attended.

Vivian Wells Crawfordsville Crawford Township Farm Bureau Robert Freyenberger Freyenberger Sally Smith Washington Myral Smith Iowa George Dare John Gamon Gamon Presbyterian Mew Presbyterian Men's Club Haydn Thomas James Jewell Wayne Williams Gerald Howell National Council of Presbyterian Men Cleveland Methodist Men’s Club Methodist Church Clarence Moorhead Merle ‘Twinam

Keota Cub Scouts Hold Pack Meeting

Keota January 2 Pack 54 of the Cub Scouts met at the Federated church social rooms. Dens 1 2 and 3 4 presented skits on Trail Blazers. Scouts urged to participate in Scout Week February 7 13 and wear uniforms on Scout Sunday February 7. Uniform Day February 5, window display planned. Blue and Gold Banquet February 23 at 6 30 p m at the Federated church. Awards: Kevin White Bear badge Courtnes Olson Bear badge Hal Fosdick Bear badge Steve Tinnes Wolf badge John Lyle car service star. John promoted to Boy Scouts. Dens 1 4 tied for Cubby Award. Call for 8 9 year olds to join. organizers Al Reighard Chuck White Carl Nelson seek to form new den by February 8. Den 5 led closing ceremony.

Keota Federated Church Waebles Dens A. A. Hulse Kevin White Courtnes Olson Hal Fosdick Steve Tinnes Wolf John Lyle John Cub Scouts Boy Scouts al Reighard Chuck White Carl Nelson Den 5

West Chester WSCS Holds Meeting At Church

West Chester WSCS met at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Joe Bauer opening the session on love as medicine. Plans noted include World Day of Prayer in March, a father and son banquet on February 25, and a missionary study group gathering. Cub Scouts Pack 233 and Ta Wa Ten Ya Bluebirds enjoyed skating after school with mothers providing rides.

West Chester W.s.cs Methodist Church Joe Bauer Kinzler E. L. Slemmons Theodore Kelsey Stanley Vodicka Earl Griggs Father and Son Missionary Study Group Lloyd Bauer Cub Scouts Bluebirds Washington Skating Rink Lee Mangold Lee’ Mangold Kenneth Dusenbery Dwight Coliver Clifford Porter Robert Stout John Day

TV Highlights and Mystery of Stonehenge Theory

The one hour CBS program explores a new Stonehenge theory as an astronomical laboratory and crude computer. NBC guest Esther Raushenbush becomes Sarah Lawrence College president. Other shows include Andy Griffith, Lucy, Jonathan Winters, Alfred Hitchcock, Ben Casey and more listed by network and time.

Stonehenge CBS London NBC Esther Raushenbush Sarah Lawrence College

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