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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1968

Page

5

Boys State Delegate Named at Columbus Jct

Columbus Junction selects Robert Goldsberry of Columbus Community High School as Boys State delegate for June. Alternate is Steve Fulton. both juniors. Other candidates were Steve Rueckert and Steve McFarland, all named by the American Legion sponsored program.

Columbus Jct Columbus Junction Columbus Community High School Robert Goldsberry Steve Fulton William Fulton Boys The American Legion Steve Rueckert Merle Rueckert Steve McFarland T. E. Thomas

Oakville Woman Injured at Work

Mrs. Wilbur Williams suffered a back injury at Leopold Desk Co. in Burlington and was admitted to Mercy Hospital. Oakville Methodist Visitation Commission visited shut ins around Oakville and nearby towns. teams visited several residents including Albert Wesley and Marguerite Williams. multiple nursing homes were visited. Postmaster Clara Christianson will attend the 1963 Iowa Chapter National Association of Postmasters convention in Burlington April 28 to May 1. Elks Chants from Muscatine entertain Monday night at Hotel Burlington with a regional luncheon for Director John F. Dee Wednesday noon.

Oakville Wilbur Williams Mercy Hospital Burlington Leopold Desk Co Visitation Commission Oakville Methodist Church Sam Wykert Bill Beeding Susy Wykert al Swafford Mina Sheridan Claude Venard Wapello Albert Wesley Marguerite Williams Mediapolis Alvin Rechkemmer Mercy John F. Dee

4 H Club News Coll ee n Delegates and Meetings

Pam Merrill was chosen as a delegate to coed camp with Jane Janet and Cara Eichelberger chosen as alternates when the 76 Colleens met at the home of Ann Kathleen Barbara and Rosemary Byrne. Roll call answered by 18 members to What Color Suggests to Me. Mothers Day tea discussed with committees named clean up recreation gifts places for tour work shop candleholders fabric and wallpaper design collage demonstration. Refreshments served by hostesses and mothers. Clover Leaf Pals met at Judy Jarrett home painting and staining candle holders bread boards onion boards and small boxes for fair. Cindy Schroeder gave an illustrated talk on Picture Study and lines in a picture. Next meeting at Laurie Glassen home.

Collee Pam Merritt Jane Janet Cara Eichelberger Ann Kathleen Barbara Rosemary Bryne Debbie Wedekind Debie Janet Eichelberger Kathleen Byrne Jane Eichelberger Pam Merrill Patty Watson Debbie Lee Cindy Lee Ann Byrne Karen Carol Hichelberger Carol Eichelberger Karen Eichelberger Clover Leaf Clover Leaf Pals 4-H Judy Jarrett Cindy Schroeder Laurie Glassen

Wilton School Music Concert Monday Night

Wilton High School bands chorus and glee clubs will hold a concert Monday April 29 at 7 30 p m in the grade gym. Numbers will be used at the State Contest for large groups. The program includes popular selections. Admission is free with voluntary donations to offset contest costs. Royal Neighbors social club meets May 1 at city hall hosted by Mrs Eckhardt Strasser and Dulfe.

Wilton Wilton High School Royal Neighbors Wilton Royal Neighbors City Hall Myrtle Eckhardt Louise Strasser Hannah Dulfe

Pushbutton Still Is Discovered In Luxury Home

An all electric pushbutton still found in a 75 by 75 foot room beneath a patio of a $35,000 luxury home in Franklin Georgia. Federal agents estimate the setup cost over $10,000 and it could produce 484 gallons of illegal whisky daily. Two men fled the scene. no arrests reported.

Franklin, Ga Federal

Dean Hetzler Promoted to Third Class Petty Officer

Mr and Mrs Marvin Hetzler route 2 report their son Dean has been promoted to third class petty officer. He serves in the ship's office aboard USS Epperson DD719. The ship visited Sasabo Japan from April 13 to 26 and is returning to Vietnam waters. Address: YN3 Dean J Helzter B 603356 USS Epperson DD719 Fleet Post Office San Francisco California 96601.

Marvin Hetzler Dean Sasabo Japan Vietnam Dean J. Helzter Epperson Fleet Post Office San Francisco Calif

Keithsburg Couple Observing Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Dale McCaw of Keithsburg will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a noon family dinner at their home They were married at the Kemp home by Rev A O Hargis pastor of the First Christian Church of Keithsburg Illinois The couple have two daughters Janet Bryant of Illinois City and Lt Ellen McCaw of Lackland Air Base Texas and a son Aldan of San Bernardino California They also have six grandchildren A dinner will be served with their children present Also attending will include Mr and Mrs Fred Bryant and family Illinois City their daughter Ellen and their son Aldan with Mr and Mrs McCaw s sister and family Mrs Merl Kemp and his sons Mr and Mrs Lynn Kemp of Prophetstown Illinois Mr and Mrs John Kemp and two daughters of Davenport and Mrs Blanche LeMon

Keithsburg Dale McCaw Lillian Kemp Troy Kemp A.O. Hargis First Christian Church Keithsburg, Il Fred Bryant Ilinois City Ellen Aldan McCaw Merl Kemp Lynn Kemp Prophetstown, Til John Kemp Davenport Blanche LeMon

Muscatine Zoning Ordinance Rezones Several Lots to R3A

An ordinance of Muscatine Iowa rezones portions of Section 35 to R-3A Apartment District from R-2 Single Family. The Plan and Zoning Commission recommended the change, affecting Fletcher & Deshlers Survey Lots 48–53 and Hagemeister Addition Lot 4. Passed April 18, 1968. Mayor E S Burns. City Clerk Florence Mason attest.

Muscatine Iowa Plan and Zoning Commission Fletcher & Deshlers Hagemeister Burns

Termination Petition Filed For Dersham Children In Muscatine

In the Muscatine County Juvenile Court a petition by County Attorney Harvey G. Allbee seeks termination of parental rights for Percilla Dersham and Clarence Dersham regarding Fiona May Randall and the Dersham children. The case cites prior orders under Iowa Code 232.22 and grounds under 232.41. Fiona’s biological paternity noted as not Clarence.

Muscatine County OWA Fiona May Randall Katherin Berniece Dersham George Allen Dersham Harry Lee Dersham Percilla Dersham Clarence Dersham Harvey G. Allbee, Jr Iowa

Petition hearing set at Muscatine County Courthouse

The court orders a hearing on the petition at the Muscatine County Courthouse in Muscatine Iowa on May 10 1968 at 930 AM. If you do not appear by the date your default will be entered and a decree granted. You may have legal counsel and if unable to hire counsel the court will appoint counsel. Harvey G Albee Jr Muscatine County Attorney.

Muscatine County Muscatine Towa Harvey G. Albee, Jr

Classified Ad Rate Sheet and Deadlines

A long OCR styled page lists classified ad categories, pricing, and deadlines. It includes sections for Help Wanted, Real Estate, Merchandise for Sale, Autos, and services. It notes per word rates, time discounts, and double rates for larger type, with deadlines at 9:30 a.m. and a phone number for placing ads.

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