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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1964

Page

2

Grand Ole Opry Matinee For Muscatine School Thursday

The Grand Ole Opry will present a 4 pm school matinee at Muscatine High School auditorium for area children. The 1 hour 45 minute show features Justin Tubb Jimmy Martin Del Wood Stan Hitchock and Joyce Moore. Admission is 75 cents. Proceeds fund equipment for the Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol of Muscatine County formed in 1962 with 20 members and two way radios and first aid kits.

Muscatine High School Grand Ole Opry Justin Tubb Jimmy Martin del Wood Stan Hitchock Joyce Moore Sheriff’s Patrol Muscatine County Sheriff's Patrol

Green Heron Found Near Muscatine Police Custody

A green heron appeared near Muscatine along the Mississippi river and was found Sunday by the Bramble family children. The bird delayed its migratory flight and was taken to the Muscatine police station in a grocery sack where state conservation officer Dan Nichols later took custody.

Mississippi River Paul Bramble Muscatine Dan Nichols State Conservation Officer

Two Enter Innocent Pleas Here

Two of three criminal defendants pleaded innocent at arraignments before Judge Clay Le Grand in Muscatine district court. Margot Morrisette, 50, of 2211 Demorest Avenue, is charged with passing a $20 false check on July 8 at a local drug store. Edwin J. Stuhr Jr., 27, of Muscatine, faces false pretenses for cashing a $75 check January 24, using 83 to pay on his account at the store. Keith Anthony Grandview, accused of indecent exposure May 26, had his case continued for medical tests. Garry Lee Staats, Muscatine, is charged with deserting his two children. he was not arraigned.

Clay le Grand Muscatine Margot Morrisette Demorest Avenue Edwin , J. Stuhr,Jr Keith Anthony Grandview Garry D. Woodward Garry Lee Staats, Muscatine

Chapter JR Meeting Set For PEO Sisterhood Evening

Chapter JR of the PEO Sisterhood will meet Wednesday evening at Carol Steinmer’s home. Co-hostesses are Mildred Pfeiffer and Louise Gaekle. A Christmas program is planned with Corrine McKee in charge.

Chapter JR PEO Sisterhood Carol Steinmer Mildred Pfieffer Louise Gaekle Corrine McKee

Muscatine Chamber Sponsors Christmas Home Decorating Contest

The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce invites private homes to enter two categories, Religious and Novelty, with prizes including a $50 Savings Bond, a $25 bond, and four $5 cash awards per category. Entries due by December 15 1964. judging Friday December 14 and winners announced Monday December 21.

Muscatine P.O

Plan and Zoning Commission Hires Executive Secretary Nominee

At a special meeting Mayor introduces Frederick W. Othmer to replace Harold Ash and secure a quorum. Kenneth Dusenberry resigns as executive secretary. terms of other members end in 1964. City plans joint sessions, belt routes, street program oversight, and widening future streets to 37 blocks.

City Plan and Zoning Commission Frederick W. Othmer Harold Ash Othmer Kenneth Dusenberry Commission Dusenberry Sanford K. Fosholt Margaret Roat

United Fund Nearing Goal With $190 Left

Muscatine's United Fund nears the 1905 goal of 108000 as only 190 remains to be collected. City officials expect final pledges and cash within the next few days amid ongoing solicitation efforts led by the mayor.

Muscatine United Fund

Treasurer May Scramble Low License Plates Next Season

Muscatine county treasurer Jen Goddard announced a new wrinkle for next year’s license plate sale. The first come first served rush may give way to a scramble of the lowest numbers to reduce disputes, as 125 vehicle owners queued at the county courthouse this morning for the annual plate issuance. Among early recipients were Elwood M. Wherry with No. 1 and No. 2 plates, plus others securing Nos. 3 and 4, while many held historic low numbers for various vehicle categories.

Elwood Wherry Grandview Avenue Muscatine County Robert Schmitt Jen Goddard Muscatine Elwood M. Wherry

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