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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1964
Page
2
A colorful pinata display drew youngsters for Fiesta as several pinatas burst spilling candy. The retail division of the Chamber of Commerce called the second Fiesta a success, noting strong turnout and festive atmosphere.
Ray Luce the Kent Feeds sales training director spoke to the Rotary club of Mascaline on programmed instruction. He defined it as a sequence of instructional material requiring reading and deliberate response before further teaching. Luce tied the method to Skinner and noted its advantage in rapid retraining for tech changes.
Ronald Charles Welk of 625 Woodlawn Avenue was summoned by the Muscatine County selective service board and left today for induction into the army at Fort Des Moines. He will proceed to the reception center at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Several thefts were reported to police over the weekend including a yellow bicycle from the EB W Friese house at 1011 East Third Street worth 22 dollars a portable radio phonograph and a small transistor radio stolen from the Curtis home at 203 Grand View Avenue an electric saw and 50 feet of garden hose removed from a truck on U2 Orange Street a fire extinguisher taken from Town Electric Light and Power Co. track in front of 1419 Oregon Street a basement window at 48 West Third Street forced but not entered and a fire damaged shed after a fire at 719 p.m. Sunday at 101 Grandview Avenue.
The defense motion to produce copies of late George B. Grosjean tax returns for 1950 onward is set for hearing in Muscatine district court. Grosjean died in 1963 after surgery. his widow Dorothy sues for 255,590.74 plus medical and other damages and 10,000 for loss of companionship. Lawyers for Muscatine General Hospital, Mary Carter, and Bessie Gray joined the appearance. The suit seeks earnings loss and estate depravity claims amid a jury trial request.
Police reported two men face charges of staging an affray after a fight at The Palms tavern on 4 East Second Street. Gary LaRue 1200 Kansas Street was released on bond pending Aug 24 appearance before Justice Harvey G. Albee Jr. Paul Russell of New Boston IL was treated for facial lacerations and will also face affray charges after leaving hospital. Seventeen others were arrested for intoxication and booked by police and state patrol.
Samuel Simmons of East Moline was bound over to Muscatine district court on an OMVI charge after a roadside arrest on Highway 1 east of Muscatine. He failed to post $500 bond and received a three day sentence for no driver's license. Thomas Austin and Floyd Drew, both of East Moline, also faced fines for related offenses.
Police were told a man took Billfeld containing $125 at Tolle's service station on Route 5 Sunday night. A second man was reported to have departed in a carry vehicle with the money.
Norbert Beckey and family members injured in a three car crash on West River Drive Davenport Saturday. Norbert and Marty Beckey treated at Mercy Hospital with injuries while two younger children suffered minor bruises. Silga Sellers charged with improper turning. Elmer Williams involved after collision while avoiding Sellers car.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Swanson of 512 East 10th Street completed a three week vacation to Hawaii and the West Coast, returning Saturday.
Muscatine melons weighing 1500 pounds were sent Saturday to the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. The delivery was made by Muscatine American Legion Post No. 27 and Voiture 226 of 40 & 8, with donations from Mr and Mrs John Holliday of route 5. Local volunteers pictured include Ralph McBride Merrill Thomas Maynard Fisher and Kenneth Wiley.
Jewell Hicks, 29, of Davenport, said she was robbed and dumped from a car on Highway 22 east of Muscatine. She was examined for injuries and released. Jerry Ramsdell, 1807 Hershey Avenue, denied involvement and paid a fine for intoxication after being taken into custody about 5 a.m. Sunday. Hicks was treated at Muscatine General Hospital and released. A 1963 model car stolen from a Rock Island man four months ago while he was hospitalized was found on the riverfront and towed to a local garage for FBI investigation. Wayne Miller of Rock Island said the car disappeared while he was a hospital patient.
Muscatine Community College expects a record enrollment with the student body at 400 and rising. Dean James Lopez said registrations open tonight from 7 to 9:30 and continue mornings this week and next. Classes begin September 8 with September 4 set aside for new student orientation.
Explorer post 137 may sell a 16 by 40 foot raft built by the explorers. Adviser Art Bardwell Jr said the group, after spending time on the wall, is willing to dispose of Miss Tribar and seek new worlds to conquer. The Mississippi rail ride ended Saturday at 2 35 with Miss Tribar tied to a pier at the beat club.
Police said eight Garfield school windows were broken over the weekend with racks thrown at them. The janitor found the damage this morning as investigations began. Circle chairmen and vice chairmen of the missionary society of the First Baptist church will meet at 1 pm Tuesday Aug 18 at the church. The executive board meets at 2 15 and those with yearbook information should bring it. All officers urged to attend.
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