Why Hide the Band in Muscatine Weed Park Concerts
Muscatine's Concert Band under Fred Mannhardt, Charles Kyeeb and Delbert Hardy performs Sunday concerts at Weed Park. The group, drawn from Muscatine and nearby areas, faces poor acoustics and visibility from an old circular stone bandstand. A modern bandshell would boost attendance and allow the band to be seen and heard better for future city use.
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Muscatine
Weed Park
Fred. ‘Mannhardt
Charles
Kyeeb
Delbert Hardy
Hfe
Farfious
ZIP code test doubts mail speed in Muscatine story
A Dubuque newspaperman tested ZIP with 13 letter pairs mailed from varied locations. In every case both letters reached Dubuque the same day, whether or not the ZIP code was included. The test suggests ZIP may help big mailers, but likely little effect for average people.
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Dubuque
Dick Martin
Martin
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
New Orleans
South Dakota
Arkansas
Montana
Wisconsin
Canada
ZIP
Dear Cy Barrett Advice Column Dramatizes Investment Schemes
A reader warns of a backer scheme promising easy riches, urging caution as the promoter would invest little while Jackson would provide labor and travel funds. Cy Barrett counsels against financing partners with no stake and notes the risk of losing money to get rich schemes. The column also shares guidance on obtaining classified ad rates and profiles of readers commenting on a car show promoter misadventure.
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Jackson
Muscatine Journal publication details and rates
The Muscatine Journal is described as a local newspaper with Associated Press news and Des Moines dispatches. It outlines delivery methods, office hours, and subscription prices, including daily mail rates and term details. It lists staff roles and advertising leadership and notes city carrier delivery and special services.
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Debate and Risks
The piece surveys the unrealized dream of a comprehensive test ban, noting US and USSR distrust, the need for on site inspectors, and concerns about clandestine underground tests. It discusses strategic incentives, potential political backlash, and the paradox of arming powers fearing disarmament. It highlights Kennedy era stance and the reluctance of rivals to fully relinquish nuclear leverage.
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Russia
United States
Senate
West
Worry Clinic Advice On Family Bias In Marriage
A reader reports Greg, 21, in love with nightclub dancer Cat, while his mother worries about cultural and religious differences. Dr Crane counsels tacit acceptance, avoiding public criticism, and suggests couples test harmony with a future visit to each other’s families before marriage.
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Cat
Title
Bob Stack talks tough grind ending TV run with Eliot Ness fame
New York actor Bob Stack recalls his four year TV stint as Eliot Ness in The Untouchables and explains why he won t do another series. He describes the grind, lack of residuals, and fading eyesight prompting him to exit. Stack laments long days and praises the freedom of television over film while noting future projects in Europe and his early skeet shooting ties.
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New York
Lin
Robert Stack
Stack
Eliot Ness
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Bob
Polly Bergen
Jean Crawford
Europe
Navy
Will Rogers
Mack Sennett
Gary Cooper
Clark Gable
NFO Picnic Plans Near Muscatine for August Meeting
National Farmers Organization unit will hold a Wednesday gathering at the junction of Highways 38 and 6 north of Muscatine with a 6 30 p.m. plenary session. Delegates will be elected for the district convention in Columbus Junction on August 31, with registration at 4 30 p.m. The NFC 13 week series begins August 17 on ERCG TV at 6 p.m. CST.
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National Farmers’ Organization
Muscating
Av Plenier
Columbus
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CST
Ercg-Tv
Marriage ligens of Frederick Guatatson and Helen Coan
Fragmentary notice reports Frederick Guatatson aged about four and Helen Coan aged about forty in a marriage context with unclear phrasing and timing. other readable elements include Morning Sun as a possible venue or publication cue.
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Hean
Frederick Guatatson
Helen
Coan
Palm Sunday Prayer Transcription Amid Text Fragments
A fragmentary prayer text thanks God for nature and asks to see and hear His greatness more clearly. It includes a brief biblical verse and prayer phrases about bless the Lord, with a closing doxology-like cadence. The readable portion emphasizes worship and reflection rather than a full event.
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Jesus
Muscatine Chronicle Recap of Local News Items
Yesterday marked 40 years since Captain J Turner of the 6th Town reached home with Lieutenant Hines from Cedar County, aiming to return in ten days. Muscatine delegates Carskadden Richman Hallman and Burke attend Davenport convention. A Loyal Order of Moose gathering in Cincinnati elected A L Madden as secretary. A pleasure yacht Unique sailed 4,500 miles. Walter A Dickey owns it. St Mathias fawn social netted about 840. John Nietzel, 79, former alderman and Mason, dies at 1101 Hershey Ave. Bart Richman announces funds for two shelter houses, park water system, custodian house remodeling at Wild Cat Den State Park. Broadway and Shirley Temple fare draws Muscatine fans at the Uptown. Pamela Worxl, seven, is University Hospital polio patient number 45 this year. Floyd Meintire of West Liberty becomes office assistant at Muscatine County PMA. Three engineers visit from Wo-Fowa Conservation Commission for Tanke Danispihony remes dial work with Stanley Ee engineering Co.
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A. L. Madden
Grind Lodge
Supreme Convention of the Loyal
Order, of Moose
Ohio
Loyal
Walter A. Dickey
Kaw City
May
Hershey
Bart Richman
Weed Park
Wild Cat den
Shirley” Temple
Piene
Muscatine
Uptown
University Hospital
Pamela Worxlwird
Harvey “Woodstra
West Bight
Floyd
Meintire
West Liberty
Museatine
Wo -Fowa
Conservation Commission
Stanley Eiwineering Company
Tanke Geode- Danispihony
Dear Abby readers debate psychiatry and personal differences
A reader questions Abby's advice on mental health and treatment, arguing against uniform conformity and suggesting some people may be content with nonconformist lifestyles. The letter defends individual choices and criticizes assuming widespread need for professional care.
Dear Abby readers clash over marriage and flags
A reader asks Abby how to handle a husband who refuses contact during a fishing trip saying he will be near Lake Wisconsin and fears ending his vacation. Another letter argues Americans fly flags less due to uncertainty about being home by sunset, preferring not to display it.
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Ayben
Ian
Wisconsin
Carnera Park
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