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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1966
Page
1
County supervisors approve a 1967 budget totaling 3,114,065 in proposed expenditures with 1,319,320 in local property taxes. Hospital finances dominate the plan with 1,130,088 in outlays, 951,034 from non local tax sources, and a 105,857 unencumbered balance. Tax needs rise to 73,197 for hospital balance and 415,575 earmarked for secondary roads.
Dale J. Douglas and his three children were injured Sunday afternoon in a spill on a road two miles south of Muscatine over the Mississippi. Douglas, 38, from Yates Center Kansas, was in fair condition at Muscatine General Hospital with head and shoulder injuries. The children Peggy Foster 13 Ronald Douglas 7 and Karen Douglas 6 suffered various abrasions and minor cuts. they were treated and released. State Patrol Officer William Waller said the motorcycle slid on the downhill slope after crossing the levee, and Douglas was cited for having too many passengers and obstructing the driver.
S. G. Pollock resigns as justice of the peace for Muscatine township effective Sept. 10 in a letter to the Muscatine county board of supervisors. He is in the second year of his first term and cites his doctor’s advice. Pollock and Harold Hanson had announced they would not seek re election. the board may appoint a replacement until next January’s election.
Richard Henry Schreurs of 314 Walnut street faced two charges for Sunday morning crash on Hershey avenue. He allegedly failed to control his 1953 car and drove without a license after striking a parked truck owned by Leo Frederick Dircks of Columbus Junction. He posted 45 dollars bond for a police court appearance on August 20. Also reported: Ruth Ealy of Rock Island struck a Rock Island Lines switch engine at Oregon street crossing. Judith Walton’s 1964 car was damaged after a collision with a semi trailer driven by Gilmer Blakely of Boise at West Second Street and Chestnut.
Dean James Loper announced Muscatine Community College will open mornings and afternoons this week with Tuesday evening hours. The office is set 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, plus 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Irving F. Jensen company of Sioux City began work today on Muscatine's 1966 permanent street paving program. The first contract segment, Kindler avenue, will see grading and form placement for concrete. A supplementary sewer line on Kindler avenue area was completed last week.
Large crowds flocked to Fiesta Day sponsored by the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce. Migrant families from Donna Texas helped harvest tomatoes and joined Sidewalk sales, a pinata contest, and a street dance. Elida Silva, 16, was crowned Fiesta Queen by Miss Muscatine Linda Zimmer. Mayor Burns praised migrant workers.
The Muscatine Journal publishes daily except Sundays and holidays and is part of Lee Enterprises. It is based at 301 E 3rd St Muscatine Iowa with second class mail matter status since 1873. The Associated Press holds exclusive use of local news and AP dispatches.
Rates for subscribers delivered by carrier in Muscatine 2.00 per month in advance. Non Muscatine carrier delivery 0.40 per week. Mail subscriptions within 50 miles of Muscatine 12.00 yearly. Mail subscriptions beyond 50 miles 20.00 yearly. All subscriptions payable in advance. Office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily. Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special delivery for missed papers until 6:30. Dial 263-2331.
A body believed to be Edward B. Middleton, about 76, was found in the Mississippi River three and a half miles south of Muscatine at 7 10 a m. Police and sheriff investigators ordered an autopsy to learn cause of death and whether he died before entering the river. A suit coat and Middleton’s social security card were found near the body, which showed bruises and swollen features. Friends and relatives were identified with local addresses and hospital stays in Mount Pleasant.
Jeanne Leslie daughter of Mr and Mrs William Leslie spoke at a Rotary luncheon about her experiences as a University of Iowa band member on a U S government cultural exchange tour of Europe. The 89 member band visited 10 countries and the Soviet Union, with focus on Russia and Ukraine and daily life under Soviet conditions and limited religious practice. Richard Stanley was introduced as a new Rotary member.
The Muscatine unit 40 & 8 will meet Monday August 2 to install officers and transact business. A prior notice said the meeting and induction would occur tonight.
J William Mark of Muscatine serves on the legislative committee of the Iowa Association of Independent Insurance Agents. Committees of the association will meet Sept 9 in Des Moines. Mark is a former director of the state association and past president of the Muscatine Association of Insurance Agents.
Police report a hole 2 by 3 feet torn in the rear wall of White Distributing Co at 1109 East Fifth Street to steal 20 cases and 4 kegs of beer plus a case of motor oil and tools, with officers noting a front door glass break. A second break in occurred at Kent Feeds Drive in store on Harbor Drive, with two electric sheep shears stolen.
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