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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1966
Page
1
Enumerators in Muscatine led by Sigurd Dahlen race to finish door calls tonight for a federal census aimed at updating the city’s population. The 1966 preliminary count will influence state funding, with a final tally to be reviewed in Washington after missed homes are reported.
Gunnery Sergeant Kenneth A. Dillon spent a week visiting the Bean Wakefield Law and Hoover households near Letts Muscatine. He has served in the Marine Corps for nearly 24 years and recently returned from a 15 month Viet Nam tour. He is now stationed at the Marine Corps Supply Center near Albany Georgia. Donald L. Posten of Bettendorf former Muscatine resident earned a Master’s degree in Liberal Arts this summer at the State College of Town Cedar Falls. He teaches art at Bettendorf High School and is the son of Mr and Mrs Ross Posten of 1619 Orange.
Completion of the 320 by 130 foot warehouse being built by Consumer Cooperative Assn. at Muscatine is scheduled Nov. 1. Harold Hammell said the facility sits on a 44 acre tract with 1600 foot Mississippi river frontage and will serve as a storage and loading depot for Florida phosphate fertilizers. Total investment exceeds $500,000. The cooperative also runs oil refineries and livestock feed plants at other locations.
The Muscatine Journal details its publication scope as daily except Sundays and holidays, with mail and carrier subscription rates. It lists delivery options within Muscatine and beyond, pricing for annual and weekly plans, office hours, and a special delivery service for missed papers, including contact number.
The notice explains door to door canvass gaps in the Aug 17 census. It instructs households to mail the completed form to the census supervisor at city hall to ensure all family members are counted.
Peter F. Forest, 32, of 501 East Seventh street, was booked by police at 12:35 a.m. Sunday for leaving the scene of an accident. He received a summons to appear in Police court August 29. An investigation began when a witness reported a car hit the B. F. Goodrich store window at East Third and Walnut streets around 0 p.m. Saturday. Police found Forest at his home shortly after midnight.
Prof and Mrs M L McCullen and family visit Mrs McCullens sister in law at 207 Bidwell Rd as they head to the University of Kentucky where he is an assistant professor. Mitlard Cratochvil from Iowa State University also visited. Edward Austin Riddle, 62, labeled a tramp, sentenced to five days in jail by Justice Harold Hanson after being taken into custody near his Muscatine home. Police found him in a wrecked and stored automobile in the 500 block of No 1 alley where he had slept for the last three nights.
Two drag-lines leased by L. S. engineers for Buchanan Brothers KC were damaged Sunday during flood repairs. Panels broken ignition wires pulled grease smeared seats motors and drums. A grease gun and several wrenches missing. Time of damage reported 8 am to 4 pm.
Mrs. Pearl Wolford, 709 E. 7th St, has a new address for her son James after basic training. James M Wolford, AF16920161, Box 577, 3436 St. Squadron, Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colo, is now stationed there.
A young motorcycle operator, David Frank Kemper, 16, of 1911 Stewart Road, suffered abrasions and bruises after colliding with a car at Schley Avenue and Nebraska Street at 7 10 p m Sunday. The car was driven east on Schley by Beverly Jean Bierman, 24, of 2003 Wallace Street. Kemper was to undergo further examination today.
Five persons were arrested for boating and fishing law violations during the weekend and arraigned in justice of the peace court. Ed Rohde Jr. of 2006 Oneida Street was fined $10 and costs for lacking valid boat registration. An audience of about 250 attended a dedication service at the Hershey Convalescent Home Sunday at 4 p.m. Grace Meerdink, superintendent, said about 150 were special visitors along with patients, families, and staff. The service was broadcast throughout the facility. Participants included former Muscatine pastors the Rev. Harry L. Parker and the Rev. E. I. Hagemann, with the benediction by the Rev. Thomas M. Doyle. Vocal solos by William H. Wellens and Lillian Thomas. A buffet followed for participants, families, Hershey Guild members, and others. two individuals were fined for not having life preservers. Mrs. Donald Jones was fined $5 for leaving an unattended fishing line, and Leona M. Hazen’s case, for an unattended line, was continued after a preliminary hearing. Dan Nichols, state conservation officer, brought the charges.
Constancio Casarez, 21, of Mercedes Texas, faced a speeding charge for 110 miles per hour and paid an $80 fine plus costs in Justice of the Peace Harold Hanson’s court. He had also paid a $10 fine and costs last Friday for driving without a license.
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