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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1973
Page
1
Muscatine Virginia pageant at MHS Auditorium features Cindy Custer 20 daughter of Frank and Mrs. Custer of Sterneman Blvd. She studied at Muscatine High School and traveled with Free Spirit for two years. Cindy aims to blend music with Christian education and has prior Miss Muscatine runner up and congeniality awards.
Miss Carla Bahr 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bahr 615 W ath St Muscatine will present her karate demonstration as part of a talent presentation. Bahr graduated Muscatine High School in 1971 and attended Muscatine Community College two years. She enjoys dancing judo karate sewing woodworking mandolin baking and crafts. She is sister of ex Miss Muscatine Tereasa Bahr Havens and is chaperoned by Mrs Carol Fisher with sponsorship from Action Company Realtors.
Lori Evenson, 18, daughter of Keith and Mrs. Evenson of Moscow Iowa, is a 1973 Muscatine High School graduate. She served as student council president, NHS member, Chorus president, Homecoming Queen and cheerleader, with broad activity in GRA Pep club Luther League staff and plays. She plans one year at Muscatine Community College then medical school at St Luke’s or Iowa. chaperone Mrs. Julie Kaalberg. sponsored by Nietzel's Pharmacy Inc. She will perform a floor exercise for her talent.
Vern Walters announces Keith Askam resigns as acting executive director effective Aug. 15. Askam and wife Rose Mary will move to Wausau Wisconsin, where he will be youth program director at Miss Your Partner.
Keith named interim executive director of Muscatine YMCA following three years as program director amid YMCA Mid America support. Muscatine city council approves $163,109 bid from Towa Roadbuilders for the 1978 street improvement program, with Iowa Roadbuilders sole bidder.
Florence Hetzler, clerk of the district court, shows July receipts of 50231.49 with sums for district court 763.48 probate 1569.92 change of name 10 four mechanics liens 12 emergency marriage licenses 35 and 44 licenses, Nerox copies 173.40 transcripts 605 fines 697590 sheriff fees 11.75 reporter 271.34 miscellaneous costs 34720 alimony and child support 41750.21 and misc funds 4077.19, totaling 50231.49. There were 21 dissolution decrees and 44 marriage licenses issued.
Two minor injuries were reported after a two vehicle crash at Liberty and Pearl. David Rohde, 20, and Michael Tate, 19, were treated at Muscatine General Hospital and released. Rohde drove a 1970 Chevrolet pickup. Tate a 1969 Pontiac. Tate was charged with failure to yield the right of way. Both vehicles sustained more than $100 damage. Two charges resulted from the incident.
The Ayrshire Breeders show at West Liberty awarded grand champion bull to Harry P. Goettsch & Son Har-Lu Ayrshire Farm Walcott with reserve to Harry W. Lorenz An Mar Ayrshire Farm LeClaire. Grand champion female went to Gerald Koss Ski Pal Ayrshire Mt. Vernon. reserve to Eugene P. Newell Family Long Grove. Cheryl Koss Mt. Vernon won 4-H top. Linda Newell Long Grove showmanship champion. Other firsts credited to Darlene Doerscher Davenport, Doerscher and Koss families, and Newell family among others.
The Iowa Legislature provides 7000 dollars for cost sharing to Muscatine district cooperators who have soil conservation plans and intend to apply erosion control. Eligible practices include field terraces and erosion control structures built to USDA Soil Conservation Service specs. Applications to Leola Duncan at the Soil Conservation office are reviewed for greatest conservation impact. summer construction offers advantage.
Police report multiple thefts from garages behind the Assembly of God church at 314 W 7th St Muscatine. Items include tools worth 50 dollars, a Power Craft sander 20, a Nash hubcap three speed Hurst shifter 35, 30 hub caps, car parts and sockets. Additional losses include a $200 cash envelope, a Voice of Music record player 20, and an orange tool box with tools 150. Also listed are two warranty deeds for Muscatine properties.
Grandview graduates of 1924, Mrs. Anna Mae Horitz of Wapello and Mrs. Lois Latla spent a day in Burlington visiting Mrs. Alice Crowell of Forestville New York. Crowell is visiting her sister Mrs. Mabel Courtney in Burlington. Mr and Mrs Keith Clark Letts and family visited with Mr and Mrs Ralph Gerling and daughter Monday evening.
Robert T. Day former executive secretary of the Muscatine YMCA faced embezzlement charges in Muscatine County District Court. He pleaded not guilty and waived a speedy trial. Day resigned in mid May from a $16 000 annual post after financial irregularities at the YMCA. He had moved to the area in fall 1970.
Muscatine County reports six month Series E and H savings bond sales of 108,672 giving a six month total of 624,814 and 60 percent of its 1973 quota. The state sales total is 54,286,040 at 57 percent. County leaders include Clay and Grundy at 77 percent, Greene and Harrison at 75 percent, Adair and Louisa at 74, Emmet 73, Lucas 72, Calhoun and Tana 70. National totals reach 59.9 billion in holdings as of June 30, 1973.
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