Sunday Parking Plan Revisions Raised by Mulberry Ave
City aldermen vote 5 to 1 to allow two side Sunday parking on Mulberry Avenue while maintaining alternate-side rules other days. Residents propose snow removal streets, two-day-per-week cleaning on one side, tire marking and 72-hour limits. plan urged be postponed to November through March. Critics question Jefferson school and event parking and how to handle school use. Aldermen debate stickers and school board involvement amid ongoing objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Russell
Mulberry Avenue
Harold Vischer
Evelyn Schaul
R. G. Paulette
Mulberry Ave
Mulberry
Dick Schmalz
Ald. Schauland
Jefferson School
Karl Reichert
Schauland
Levee Lot Parking Meter Idea Dropped by Council
Objections to placing parking meters in the Muscatine levee lot, a longtime free public space, halted further council consideration. Aldermen asked for input from residents. four letters read at the meeting showed opposition from veterans groups, merchants, and citizens. No action planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Levee
Muscatine Area
Ald
Harold Wisher
Immediate inspection ordered for Muscatine alley behind YMCA
City council ordered an immediate inspection of alley No. 3 behind the new Y M C A addition in Muscatine. Fairbanks Home For Funerals owner represented his business citing debris and sand left from construction. Aldermen noted the alley’s poor condition and potential wall repair. streets and alley committee to inspect and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Muscatine
Robert
Fairbanks
Art Howe
Harold Vischer
Karl Reichert
City, Streets and Alley Committee
Council
Jeanne Leslie Wins University Special Honors
Jeanne Leslie of 601 Cedar St is among 30 University of Town seniors awarded special honors at Wednesday commencement. She will graduate with a bachelor’s in Liberal Arts with distinction, after meeting required coursework and GPA standards set by the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Jeanne Leslie
William Leslie
Cedar St
University of Town
Leslie
College of Liberal Arts
University of Iowa College
U of I
City Buys New Truck for Sewage Treatment Plant
Aldermen approved purchasing a sewage treatment plant truck for 11 754 22 from M and M Ford Sales Muscatine the only bidder at Thursday’s meeting Sup Frank Gross stated he delivered liens to local firms no other bids were received Marlin Schauland of M and M Ford Sales noted the bid matched last year despite higher truck prices.
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M. and
M. Ford Sales
Muscatine
Frank Gross
Marlin Schauland
M. Ford
Residents Claim Aerial Spray Damaged Car Paint
Muscatine officials review claims after Ames Applicator Corp sprayed mosquitoes on July 10, leaving white spots on several cars. Residents Wayne Hetzler and Carl Schmalz reported damage. mayor notes equal treatment and contract release for city supplied spray. Council awaits insurer recommendation.
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Muscatine
Ames Applicator Corp
Wayne Hetzler
Park Ave
Art Howe
Ames Applicaor Corp
E. S Burns
Carl Schmalz
Coolers Given For Police Squad Cars
Muscatine officials vote unanimously to accept two Mark IV air conditioners donated by the county volunteer sheriff's patrol for city police squad cars. Installation will be at no cost and completed soon. The units, intended to improve officer comfort and efficiency, were accepted amid private objections. Air conditioning was also used in council chambers at the prior meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ed Weber, Jr
Tryouts for J B and 4 B Muscatine Masquers
Muscatine Masquers announce tryouts for the Bible story play J B set in a modern context plus for the production 4 B. The auditions run Sunday Monday and Tuesday August 4 5 and 6 from 7 to 9 p m at the public library. Casts include youths 6 to 17 and twelve adults. Director Jim White leads. Performances are September 27 28 and 29 in a church sanctuary. No experience needed, only interest.
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Muscatine Masquers
Job
Masquers
Jim White
Highway 38 Upgrade Urged at Public Hearing
About 62 residents from Muscatine and Wilton area attended a Thursday night hearing at Colorado Elementary on rebuilding Highway 38 from Muscatine to near Wilton. Iowa Highway Commission officials outlined plans for widening and reconstruction, with locals urging flood control links, safer curves, and better sight lines while noting potential impacts to nearby properties and the golf course. The project envisions 24 foot pavement with 10 foot shoulders and new bridges over Mad and Mosquito Creeks, funded by a 1969—70 county program.
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Gil Diet
Muscatine
Wilton
Colorado Elementary School
Iowa Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Lowell Vander Hamm
Fairfield
Jim Edgeton
Lee Smithson
Highway 38
C.S
Wendell
Lyle Hinman
Muscatine City
George Shepley
Muscatine Development Corporation
Frank Killian
Mad Creek
McKee
Roy Vanek
Tober
Mrs. Tack
Richard Reichert
Alpha Morehouse
David Brown
Jim Brown
Larry Carter
R.R
Ring) Miller
Mosquito Creek
Muscatine County
Miss Muscatine Contestants Pam Hungate and Debbie Van Atta
Pam Hungate 18 daughter of Sarl and Pam Hungate sponsored by Stiles Drug competes in Miss Muscatine Aug 22. A 198 graduate of Muscatine High School twirler and water sports fan plans to attend Muscatine Community College and become a business education teacher. Debbie Van Atta 19 daughter of John Van Atta sponsored by Wilton Savings Bank, Wilton Junction, Wilton high graduate and University of Iowa sophomore aims to use scholarship to fund college, pursuing a Spanish major. talent is organ and singing.
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Pam Hungate
Sarl Hungate
Orange St
Stiles Drug
Pam
Muscatine High School
Debbie van Atta
John van Atta
Locust, Wilton Junction
Debbie
The
Wilton Savings Bank
Wilton High School
University of Iowa
Traffic Study Topics Bypass Plan For Muscatine Area
City officials consider a comprehensive traffic study to decide if a bypass around Muscatine is needed. A transportation system program would guide action. two engineering firms met with aldermen, with no decision yet. If pursued, a contract would be awarded after study completion. Debbie was 1966 Wilton Junction queen. Miss Muscatine pageant set for Aug 22. In Rock Rapids, Henry Krull 83 died after a two car crash southeast of town. Fred Roths 72 injured and hospitalized.
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U.S
Muscatine
Wilbur Smith and Assoc
St. Louis
Deley Cather Co
Chicago
Debbie
Wilton Junction High School
Rock Rapids
George
Henry Krull
Here
Editor Buckley Injured In Rolling Yacht Accident
William F Buckley Jr editor of National Review and 1965 New York mayoral candidate broke his collarbone when he lost his footing on a rolling yacht Thursday night. Coast Guard said he was listed in satisfactory condition at Stamford Hospital Connecticut.
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NEW York (Ap
William ¥. Buckley Jr
Conservative Party
New York
The
Coast Guard
National Review Magazine
Stamford Hospital
Connecticut
Jerry Burke Arrives in Vietnam After Leave
Mr and Mrs Robert Burke report their son Sp 4 Jerry Burke 16922741 Soc Btry 3rd Bn 18th Arty AP O San Francisco California 96374 has arrived in Chu Lai Vietnam after a 60 day leave at home The message provides his new military address and unit details for mailing purposes
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Robert Burke
Jerry
Chu Lai
Vietnam
Jerry Burke
18Th Arty
Ap.o
San Francisco
Calif
Subscription Rates for Muscatine Daily Paper
Subscription rates listed for Muscatine city delivery $2.00 monthly in advance. Non Muscatine carrier delivery forty cents weekly. Mail within fifty miles $15 annually, within towns with carrier service $18, beyond fifty miles $20 annually. All mail subscriptions prepaid. Office hours 8 am to 5 pm weekdays, Saturdays 8 am to noon. Special delivery until 6:36 pm daily and 4:06 pm Saturdays. Dial 263-2331.
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City of
Muscastine
Muscatine
Dial
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