Seven Promoted In Muscatine's Air Reserve Unit
Seven officers in Muscatine's Air Reserve Unit were promoted effective July 1. Major to lieutenant colonel promotions include Robert G. Freyermuth and John Van Sant as flight commander, with five captains advancing. Harold Hubbard Jr. was promoted to staff sergeant. Promotions were enacted under the Reserve to Personnel act, with no congressional notification yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Muscatine
Wiles George Dan
Marlin Schauland
Floyd Scott
John Trevarthen
Robert G. Freyermuth
John van Sant
Harold Hubbard, Jr
Air Force Flight C Notes August Promotions and Enlistment
August 29 1955 report outlines promotions for local Air Force personnel including Lt Col Kilver and officers at Muscatine unit. It notes first promotions since active duty, retirement pay buildup, and eligibility for ex Air Force members to enlist in Flight C with details from Lt Col Frevermuth. Current members listed include Airman Thi Class Roger Braun Airman Lee Norman Bunn Leslie Everett Gilbert Lehman Ralph Shepherd and Captains Bernard Flanders George Holoubek Glenn W. Minton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Kilver
Kilver
Grace Lutheran Church
Encete
Muscatine
Air Force
Col
Frevermuth
Roger Braun
Lee
Norman Abbott
Norman Bunn
Moody Institute Fellowship Event At Camp Milan
Family groups from Muscatine attend an all day Bible Conference at Camp Milan south of Milan Illinois. Sponsored by the Bible Institute Alumni Fellowship of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Speakers include Rev Robert Berntsen and Vogel with sessions on the Christian life. An attendance of 150 to 200 is expected. Each family brings a basket lunch. Coffee service on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatire
Camp Milan
Milan, Ill
Sandy ‘Bible i Institute
Iowa
Illinois
Russell Myers
Rock Island
Robert Berntsentor
Evangelical Free Church
Vogel
Community Bible
Tri-Cities
Moody Institute of Science
Ancient Roman wig makers hoard blond hair
A fragment suggests wig makers in ancient Rome collected large quantities of blond hair for manufacture. The text hints at a trade practice or fashion influence, but details are fragmentary and names or dates are not provided.
Designs for Living by Effa Brown
A period style advertisement by Effa Brown promotes two color wall designs and laminated plastic sheet usage for counters. It emphasizes careful handling, keeping sheets on a sled, supporting both cut sides, and using a stiff back saw with fourteen teeth per inch for straight smooth cuts to avoid chipping the plastic surface.
Mrs. Krotz 16 Fatally Burned In Tipton Fire
Mrs. Lee Krotz aged 16 died from severe burns after a fire destroyed the Tipton home Saturday afternoon. Her husband Lee Krotz remained in serious condition at University Hospital Iowa City from injuries. Neighbors rescued a three-month-old son through a window. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran church with burial in Masonic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Lee Krotz
Krotz
Lutheran Church
Robert Harter
Masonic Cemetery Co
Bey
Funeral
Sieties Care
University Hospital
Iowa City
Mr. Krotz
Clarence
Harold W Fuller completes Fort Sill course and Fort Hood posting
Pvt. E-2 Harold W. Fuller son of Mr and Mrs Guy S Fuller finishes a meat cutting course at Fort Sill Oklahoma and is sent to a cooking school at Fort Wood Texas his address listed as RA 17427468 4005 Su Field Service school Fort Hood Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold W. Fuller
Guy S. Fuller
Phillips Street
Fort Sill
Okla
Fort Wood
Tex
Pvt
Su Field Service School
Fort Hood
Millett Named to Penn College Board in Osage Dispatch
Roscoe Millett of West Branch is appointed to a three year Penn College board term. Gerald Randleman of Carlisle also named to the board. Orval Cox of Oskaloosa is re named general superintendent at the Yearly Meeting of Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Millett
West Branch
Penn College
Ated
Oskaloosa
Gerald Randleman
Carlisle
Orval Cox
Yearly Meeting of Friends
Boy Scout Troop 127 Returns From State Fair
Boy Scout Troop No. 127 came back Sunday from the state fair where they had been since Friday noon. Winners of a summer contest included David Alftine Richard Alpand David Barton Neil Carter Tom Carter David Kautz John Lister Charles Norris Richard Norris Kary Sissel Kent Sissel and Norman Steffanson. Leaders W R Carver Gene Lister and Lowell Titus accompanied them. The highlight was the automobile races Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Ose
David Alftine
Richard Alpand
David Barton
Neil Carter
Tom Carter
David Kautz
John Lister
Charles Norris
Richard Norris
Kary Sissel
Kent Sissel
Norman Steffanson
W. R. Carver
Gene Lister
Lowell Titus
West Branch Barn and Contents Destroyed by Fire
A barn on the J. M. Billrick farm two and a half miles south of West Branch burned Sunday afternoon. Firefighters arriving at 12 30 p m fought flames spreading to five nearby structures. The loss included the building and about 3000 dollars of contents, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
J. M. Billick
Here
Mrs F E Parham Rites Held In Topeka Kansas
Mrs F E Parham died recently and funeral services were held in Topeka Kansas. She was born June 14 1875 in Muscatine and lived in Topeka since 1910. Survived by two daughters Se W S Magill of Fan N J and Danbury Topeka, four grandchildren and great grandchildren. Buried at Mount Hope Cemetery Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Parham
aSlar
Muscatine
Topeka
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Daugher
W. S. Magill
Fan- N. J
Danbury
Buria
Mount Hope
Half of Quota Is Attained in Red Cross Appeal
In Muscatine area contributions toward the Red Cross appeal reached half the assigned quota. Donations came from residents and local businesses including Bank, Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. office, Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. office, municipal light and water office, Benner Super Market, Ogilvie's Food Mart, and Roundy's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Muscatine Area
Bank
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Municipal Light and Water Office
Benner Super Market
Ogilvie
I and I Food Mart
Roundy’s Market
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Muscatine, Ia
Journal
Air Reserve
Geneeowever
Rogen Prema Ae
Blondie
Choice
Second St
Ogilvie's
Pillsbury
Maxwell
Heinz Ketchup
LG Bots
By Chick Young
Henry
Norcy
Friskie
Moody Institute
Effa Brown
Kas
Aes WA
Tues
Wed
Large Instant Maxwell House
BY Carl Anderson
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