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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1968

Page

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Miss Muscatine Contestants Feature Local Pageant

Karen Lynn Pearlman 19 daughter of Dr and Mrs Jack Pearlman of 110 E Eighth St is a University of Missouri student sponsored by Lang's Jewelry. Cheryl K Gilmore 18 sponsored by Sun Mart, employed at Thatcher Glass, a 1967 Muscatine High School graduate, plans to sing in the pageant. Mindy Rockwell 18 daughter of Den L and Mrs Rockwell sponsored by Carlson Floral Shop a 1968 Hayes Catholic graduate and Clarke College prospect, to perform song and dance. Also notes a shop accident involving Howard Fry and the formation of a Lutheran Brotherhood branch at Grace Lutheran Church Muscatine.

Karen Lynn Pearlman Jack Pearlman Eighth St Karen University of Missouri Lang’s Jewelry 1 Muscatine High School University of Missouri At Columbia Cheryl “K. Gilmore Main St Mindy Rockwell den L. Rockwell Mulberry Mindy Red Cross Lutheran Church Brotherhood Lutheran Brotherhood Grace Lutheran Church Muscatine A. Herbert Nelson Canada United Branches Edward Meyer Iown Minneapolis

Democratic Convention Groups Plan Hearing in Des Moines

Iowa Democrats announce a public hearing in Des Moines on August 17 at 2 30 p m in the Savory Hotel to gather Iowans views on delegate seating the national platform and presidential choice. County officers compose platform credentials and rules committees, inviting appearances through Democratic Headquarters Des Moines.

Des Moines Iowa West Savory Democratic

Sideswipe Downtown Auto Stall Incident Brief

In Muscatine at 3 45 p m Friday the left front end of Jock Rigdon s 41 car at 205 Bridgeman street was damaged and Arnulfo Garcia s 19 car was scratched. Rigdon backed into a stall on East 2nd street while Garcia traveled west in the safe lane as the two autos sideswiped from right front to left front in the 200 block.

Jock Rigdon Bridgemantreet Muscatine Arnulfo Garcia Rigdon East 2Nd Street Garcia

Two Muscatine Men Graduate at Scott Campus Ceremony

Two Muscatine men from Muscatine, Albert Freese Jr. and Edward Hintermeister, joined Eastern Iowa Community College Scott campus graduates at a Friday Daven port Central High School ceremony. Freese, married to Linda Bras, earned electronic engineering technology, as did Hintermeister, son of Clifford and Mrs. Hintermeister.

Muscatine Eastern Iowa Community College Scott Davenport Central High School Albert Freese Jr Albert Freese 8Th St Edward Hintermeister Clifford Hintermeister Laurel St Freese Linda Bras

Baby Shower Honors Jennifer Marie Steinbaugh

A baby shower for Jennifer Marie Steinbaugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Steinbaugh of 403 Fulham, born July 22 at St. Anthony's Hospital, Rock Island, was held at the YWCA. Hostesses were Mrs. James Barnhart and Mrs. Iva McBilrany. Fifteen guests attended and prizes were won by Shirley Moore, Inez Moots, Maida Bailey, Gladys Steinbaugh, and Grace Mathias.

Jennifer Marie Steinbaugh Jerome P. Steinbaugh Fulham St. Anthony’s Hospital Rock Island YWCA James Barnhart Iva McBilhany Shirley Moore Inez Moots Mai'da Bailey Gladys Steinbaugh l Grace Mathias

Five Judges Named For Muscatine Pageant

Judges for the Miss Muscatine contest at Muscatine High School auditorium on August 22 were announced. The panel includes J Donald McPike D D S and Shirley Davis a former Times Democrat women’s editor and professional photographer. Mary Longely chairs the Miss Iowa Scholarship program and serves on Miss Iowa Pageant Board. Loren V Kettner Iowa Memorial Union director and former case western reserve and washington state university administrator. Joe Evanovich Jr of Investors Diversified Services a sales rep and 1966 67 68 Miss Washington County pageant director.

USNR McPike Shirley Davis Times Democrat United States Gram State University of Iowa Quad-City Loren V. Kettner Iowa Memorial Union Case-Western Reserve Washingon State University Kansas State Union Kansas State University University of Iowa Rotary Club of Iowa Ciy Joe Evanovich Jr Investors Diversified Services, Inc Washington County

Grosvenor Cleared Of Charge In Muscatine Case

Gaylord Dean Grosvenor of 992 Lakas Street faced a July 25 breaking and entering charge in Muscatine stemming from a disturbance on Oregon Street. The case involved a home invasion, vandalism, and an assault on Paul A. Smith, with arrests made at gravel pits after reports of large gatherings. Justice Ray L. Pace dismissed the charges and Grosvenor was cleared.

Gaylord Dean Grosvenor Lakas Street Muscatine Ray L. Pace Gaylord Grosvenor Oregon Street Paul A. Smith Muscatine County Linn Hart Grosvenor

Reserve Unit Summer Camp Trip Today

The Muscatine Reserve Center dispatched eight enlisted men and 136 enlisted men of the 495th Engineer Battalion under Capt. Philip B. Jacks to Camp McCoy Wisconsin for a two week summer camp. They will train in engineering, weapons, and field tactics, traveling by military convoy and private autos with some by commercial bus.

Muscatine Reserve Center Camp McCoy Wisc Phillip B. Jacks Muscatine U. S. Army

Cooling Units In for Muscatine Police Cars

The Muscatine Police Department and Muscatine County Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol completed the installation of two air conditioners in patrol cars. Thirty seven contributors funded the units after a donation drive. A fish fry at the police pistol range honored donors with invitations.

Muscatine Muscatine County Glenn Axel Ed Weber Sheriff’s Patrol

Muscatine Journal masthead and publishing note

The Muscatine Journal publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It is a Lee Enterprises member, located at 301 E. 3rd St, Muscatine, Iowa 52761, with AP dispatches for local news.

Muscatine Journal Lee Enterprises E. 3Rd St Muscatine Iowa Associated Press

Subscription rates for Muscatine city and mail

Daily carrier service in Muscatine city priced at 2.00 per month in advance. Other carriers 0.40 weekly. Mail rates: within 50 miles 15.00 yearly, towns with carrier 13.00, over 50 miles 20.00. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Office hours and special delivery noted. contact number 263-2331.

City of Muscatine Muscatine Dial

State Explains Revised Schedule of Suspensions on Traffic Offenses

Iowa public safety notes the Driver Improvement Policy effective June 1 and outlines a long schedule of suspension ranges for speeding violations from 16 to 41 mph over the limit. The policy also calls for interviews in four cases and lists minimum suspensions for fatal or serious violations.

Iowa State Department of Public Safety

Disadvantaged Youth Take Plane Rides in Muscatine

Operation Up-Lift began at Muscatine Municipal Airport with 50 disadvantaged youths receiving 15 to 20 minute plane rides. Pilots donated aircraft and flight time, refreshments were provided, and the program was organized by the Iowa Aeronautics Commission and state OEO without federal funds. Later, Loretta Branson and Fred Piper reported sighting two tornado funnel clouds near the area around 5:30 p.m. Friday while at a fruit stand.

Muscatine Muscatine Municipal Iowa‘ Aeronautics Commission State Office of Economic Opportunity OEO Loretta Branson Woodlawn The Muscatine Journal Fred Piper West Liberty Joe McCleary

Small Blaze at Huttig Mfg Co Causes Minor Damage

A fire from debris in a 5 by 6 ft two wheel trailer behind Huttig Mfg Co at 629 E 2nd St burned briefly at 12:55 a.m. Today minimal damage reported. A local incident note records community activity.

Huttig Mfg. Co 2Nd Street

Tomorrow’s start of the thing you delayed today

The prompt hints that the action postponed today will begin tomorrow, urging immediate readiness and attention to what has been put off. It frames procrastination as a forthcoming process that cannot wait.

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