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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1963

Page

3

Clover and Junior 4-H Demonstrations Listed for West Liberty Fair

West Liberty hosts a full schedule of junior and Clover 4-H demonstrations on Tuesday August 20 with Jane Petersen and Rose Mary Zimmerman presiding over the junior events. A Monday session features six Clover demonstrations including Pike Peppy Pals Wilton Busy Bees Goshen Glearmers and others with detailed times and participant names. County youth committee members are listed, noting local leaders and supporters.

West Liberty West Liberty Fair Jane Petersen Rose Mary Zimmerman Pike Peppy Pals Pessy Fridley Cher Lanfler Wilton Patty Lynonne Ruth Carol Kile Montpélier Merry Makers Tamara Zinger Pegay Lake Lassies Barara Timm Barbara Harper Bloomington Bonnie Boorn Cathy Morehouse Fallon Industrial Linda Ian Marry McAllister Bia.m Busy Bees Jill and Joy Rite Green Valley Hustlers Janet Finley Joan Mituman Melon Magic Goshen Gleanteers Diané ‘Staley Irma Alloway Cindy Porter Sheryl Kasmerer Michele Parrish Mary Barlow Moscow Edith Beatty Julie Houseman Sweedland Sunshine Connie Petersen Dawn Sywassink Wapsie Best Elaine Ruess Donna Kile Wapsie Whistlers Margaret Smith Jean Wolf Green Valley Hustleys Judie ‘Bierman Patty Finley Mascaline Merry Malls Kris Meyer Linda Steinmelz Becky Lambdlman Sandy Hainer Sweetland Sunshine Sandra Eakins Karen Burmeister Debra Moever Jane Baockwoldt Nevin Hinhouse Vernon Hafner Irvin Kroger Lysle Euchelberger Gordon Day Artie Kennedy Alvin Jarvis Leroy Sanders Willian Schlueter Eugene, McBride James Shepard

Singing Ayres Family Preps for State Fair Performance

Wilton Mrs Vearl Ayres and children Shirley Janet and Jimmie will represent Muscatine County Pay Bureau at the State Fair in Des Moines on Wednesday August 21. They will perform vocal numbers as the Singing Ayres Parity in the Women and Children's Farm Bureau Building at 2:00 PM 30. A Clinton County follow up includes baton twirling and piano music in the same program.

Wilton Vearl Ayres Chlléren Shirley Janet Jimmie Muscatine County Des Moines Singing Ayres Children's Farm Bureau Clinton County Baton

Licenses Revoked For Two Drivers In State Action

The driver licenses of Devight Merlin Johnston aged 34 of Walcot route two and Gary Fred Mordhurst aged 20 of Durant were revoked. Johnston’s license was revoked for 1X days on August 1 under the implied consent law and Mordhurst received an 80 day suspension on August. The notices were reported by the state department of public safety.

Devight Merlin Johnston Route 2 Walcot Waken State Department of Public Salary Gary Fred Mordhurst Durant

Fun Club Boys Swim Races Highlight YMCA Event

Fun Club members contested free swim, treasure hunt and swimming races at the YMCA. Winners in the various age groups included Harold Me Con and Mark Williams in the 9 and over division, with multiple ponits awarded to top finishers. A Fun club trip is planned for next week in the Amana Colonies and reservations are advised.

YMCA Carver’ Pump Co sAmana Sitand Kety Blake Bobby Stanbro Denny Winegerter David Wingerter Leste Ridenour Don Bermel Gary Axel Harold Blake Jr Dong Taylor Bena Erickson Ty Tack Jack Erickson Jim Herrick Uider Kerry Moore Rick Hines Rodi Eaton Tony Brady Aee Eaton John’ Manroe

Rent Ad Sparks Local Housing Interest in Muscatine

In the Muscatine Journal a rental ad draws dozens seeking homes to rent. An early listing notes a two room furnished cottage with large storage space offered for zero dollars per month. The ad promotes quick adoption as a response to persistent demand.

Muscatine Journal Muscatine

Princess Anne Turns 18 Amid Royal Birthday

The text notes Princess Anne celebrating her eighteenth birthday aboard a vessel off the West coast of Scotland with her father present. It mentions she is third in line to the British throne and highlights the royal celebration.

London Anne Scotland

Kenya urged desegregation of clubs in Nairobi

Home Affairs Minister Oginga Odinga called for desegregation of European clubs in Nairobi to open doors to all races and avoid further unpleasant incidents amid tension over race policies in Kenya's government.

Nairobi Kenya Oginga Odinga

Bridge bid from Fox for Des Moines river project

The state highway commission accepted construction bids totaling 34 million dollars on Wednesday. In Fox Mall, Or Muscatine Will repair the highway 5 bridge over the Des Moines river for a bid of 18 879 dollars. Mr and Mrs Carol Freeman of 903 Sycamore returned from a week with Mr and Mrs Richard Wilson in Anderson Ind. Charlene Freeman is Mrs Wilson.

Fox Muscatine Des Moines River Fort Dodge Commission Carol Freeman Sycamore Richard Wilson Anderson, Ind

Homemakers Extend Association Meets at Farm Area Building

M Ci ity Ladies and Mr s Kell ar attend Rock Island County Board meeting Tuesday of the homemaker's extension association at the Farm area building in East Molin. Rev Herbert Beapy will speak Sunday on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Scriptural preparation will be found in the 14th Chapter of Johns. Greeters will be Dewey Baker and Acolytes Sandy Faldman and Monte Keller. Ushers Clarence Freyerrauth and Vetter.

Mlineig Distle Kellar Mrts Gertrude. Thomas Rock Island “County Board Hompmaker's Extension” Association Farm’ Area Molin Herbert Beapy Jesis Christ God Dth Johns Dewey Baker Sandy Faldman

Kids Host Backyard Carnival for Charity in Wilton

Neighborhood children enjoyed a carnival afternoon organized by Margaret and Cyn Jensen to benefit Muscular Dystrophy. Proceeds from games such as penny-toss and grab bag plus sno cones and lemonade supported the charity.

Wilton Margaret Cynthis Jensen

Unusual Three Compartment Mailbox Noted Near Armstrong Farm

A set of three compartments on a coal stove mounted mailbox at Clem Brandenburg farm southeast of Armstrong draws attention. The firebox holds bills, the draft section is for third class mail, and a new unit serves first class mail. Ana Brandenburg paints the bills label while her sister Lora watches.

Armstrong Clem

Federal Grant to Help Evaluate Iowa Inventions

The Iowa Development Commission received a $50 grant to assess and develop various inventions. A 1 member committee will expand to broaden evaluation including engineering, marketing, legal counsel, and manufacturing feasibility for ideas like a paint can dipper, ladderless fruit picker, auto mailbox flag, livestock weight indicator, and other devices. The program aims to assist applicants through discovery, evaluation, and product sign-on to bring viable ideas to production with support from related state and bar associations.

The Iowa Tombstone C. E. Worlan Development Commission Worlan Commission

Kennedy To Receive Honorary Degree at Amherst Convocation

President Kennedy will receive an honorary doctor of laws from Amherst College at a special convocation in October. He is set to speak at the ceremony and break ground for the Robert Frost Library on campus.

Amherst Mass Kennedy Amherst, College Robert Frost

Journal Want Ad Teases Fast, Cheap Apartment Listing

A clipped want ad notes an apartment for rent advertised through a Journal. It urges readers to contact via the listed phone number 263-2531 for the fastest, most economical rental opportunity and mentions a department reference.

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McConahay Reunion Held At Wapello Shelter House

The McConahay reunion gathered at the Wapello shelter house on Sunday August 1 with 46 attendees. A business meeting followed dinner. Don and Helen Kamilton of Oakville were elected president and secretary for the coming year. Attendees include Lolita Carter Zerbe and Brian Augusta Kansas. Dean Buffington and Lynne Columbus Jet. Lydia McConahay Wapello. Dean McConahay Deanna and Mike Muscatine. Chet McConahay Morning Sun. Carl Hamilton Burlington. 4 C Box Melodie and Susan Burlington. Delane Cover Mediapolis. Delbert Cover and children Mediapolis. Lyle Cover and children Wapello. Hollis McConahay Columbus Junction. Dick Hughes Wimanji. E Hamilton Morning Sun. Don Hamilton and children Oakville.

McConahay Wapello Don Helen Kamilton Oakville Lolita (Carter) Zerbe Brian Deanna Mike Muscatine Chet McConahay Morning Sun Carl Hamilton Burlington C Box Susan Columbus Junction Dick Hughes Wimanj E. K.hamilton Hamilton

Eyes Ahead Overcame by Heat at Springfield Fair

Janet Kissel 17 fainted from heat at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield while her Batleville junior drum and bugle corps fellow members continued their parade. First aid was administered to Kissel as spectators watched the marchers press on with eyes forward.

Janet Kissel Minois State, Fair Springfield Ill Batleville,Ill

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