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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1971
Page
1
Mrs Loretta McConnaha of KWPC KFMH is pictured with the trophy for the station’s winning turtle in Muscatine Great River Days events Saturday. The pit crew included Penny Buchanan Jack Burke and Byron James Higgins.
Revenue Director Donald G. Briggs will release property tax equalization orders under Iowa law to standardize assessments by class and across counties. The 1971 cycle marks the first since a legislative update moved orders to the biennial schedule, with fewer counties affected than in 1968.
Five trophies were awarded at the Venetian boat parade during the Great River Days celebration in Muscatine. Recipients were Bob Lagel in a house boat, Lyle Hinman for a second house boat, Carl Sachs with a cruiser over 25 feet, Ted McKee for a cruiser under 25 feet, and Mike Boynton in an open boat. Approximately 21 entries competed Saturday night.
Dr. Mark L. Hopkins, dean of Muscatine Community College, releases registration dates and fees. Tuition is 130 per quarter with a 10 application fee, 10 activity fee, about 40 for books, and a 1.50 automobile sticker. Final registration on Aug 26–27 precedes classes beginning Aug 30 with alphabetic scheduling and evening options.
Winners were named for the Muscatine Great River Days dog parade and mini bike drawing held Sunday at Muscatine Plaza. The mini bike winner was Thelma Stauffer of 1817 Schiller St Muscatine. Parade prizes went to winners in categories including largest dog J Doug Drake Robert Bramwell Jr Wesley Plett. smallest dog Loren Morse Barbara Maxfield Brenda Faris. most unusual dog Mary Hart Meagan Conway Susan Six. best behaved and cutest Teddy Whitman Karen Cooney Missy McClellen. A total of 42 dogs entered.
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner warned residents to beware of magazine salesmen claiming to represent a veterans rehabilitation group. The Consumer Protection Division received complaints that buyers are urged to subscribe with promises the magazines will be sent to a veterans hospital. There is no evidence of any official sanction by veterans organizations or hospitals. Turner urged extreme caution and to obtain solid proof that magazines will be delivered before paying.
Police investigated three weekend mishaps in Muscatine. A 1968 Dodge struck a 1963 Ford on Main Street injuring a passenger and prompting a hospital treatment. driver Mary Burdette was charged with running a red light. A 1966 Chevrolet backed into a parked car on Bond Street, causing damage over $100. A 1962 Chevrolet lost control on West Fourth Street and hit a utility pole.
Bereicks Television stolen from David Warning's auto on E 6th Street. Jim Schenkel reports helmet taken from motorcycle on Park Avenue. Cushions taken from Mrs. Lea Hoopes's patio. A yellow bicycle taken from Sites at Logan Street weekend. Ziedler Construction reports 11 window panes broken at a building. Robert Brown Trucking Co. notes all truck windows broken at rear building.
Florence Hetzler and Antoinette Rieke filed a petition in the district court seeking 150000 plus interest and costs from Burlington Investment and Mortgage Co and Benner Tea Co. Rieke alleges she slipped on grease in a Muscatine Benner store parking lot causing severe back injuries and extensive medical expenses totaling over 5990, with future costs possible.
Public notice outlines carrier delivery contact hours and the Muscatine Journal office hours. It lists subscription rates for city, non city, motor, and mail delivery, with pricing for various regions and special categories. The notice notes association with Lee Enterprises and publication specifics.
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