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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
13
Gordon Day presents a trophy to Brian McIntire of West Liberty for his Hereford steer winning the beef rate-of-gain contest at the West Liberty fair. Merlyn Frick of Moscow showed the grand champion shorthorn as a large crowd enjoyed sunny baby beef and beef show activities.
Merritt Parsons, son of Mr and Mrs Dean Parsons, received a Master of Arts in school administration from State Teachers College Kirksville Missouri on Thursday. He has been Bettendorf schools head coach for seven years and will return there this year. Attendees at the Miss Vogues of 1963 event included Mrs Robert Lewis, Mrs Henry Meyerholz, Miss Sherry Meyerholz, Mrs Lugille Parsons and Mrs Marguerite Allen. Lone Tree FFA held its August meeting with Jerry Morgan as president and plans for an August 23 swimming party at Town City Pool. FFA dues are due by October 8.
Morning Sun Totem Tyner, a registered Appaloosa gelding owned by Miss Bonnie McDonald of Morning Sun, won the trophy and blue ribbon in the pleasure class at the Des Moines State Fair. Totem Tyner has a history of wins in state and national shows. Step Aside, a five gaited horse owned by Hillacres Stables, placed fourth in the Iowa owned Championship class and fifth in the ladies open five gaited stake class.
Fragmentary report notes Mr and Mrs Jack Tucker of Shawnee-Town Tit and family time with John Durham in Oakville. Mrs Lena Knouse has been in the area for unspecified duration.
The Journal notes visiting Mr and Mrs Otis Swafford in Beardstown Illinois for the Knouse reunion. Mr Keith Nyberg and family of Rapid City South Dakota visit the Swaffords. Nyberg, electronic engineer at missile bases, transfers to Muscatine Iowa. Also mentions Mrs Lena Kneuse and Chicago visits and former major league outfielder Al Zarilla becoming a Reds scout in California.
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