Oakville Carrier Marvin Stratford Serves Muscatine Journal
Marvin Stratford 11, son of Landon Swatford and granddaughter of George Frears, delivers the Muscatine Journal in Oakville. An athlete active in Little League, he won MVP last summer, and he attends the Oakville Methodist Church and Youth Fellowship, plus Boy Scouts. His father serves as Oakville mayor. Subscriptions: phone 2431.
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Journal
Itt
Oakville
Marvin Stratford
Leland D. Swatford
Muscatine, Inc
Marvin
George Frears
We Shevenan, Steeet
Methodistichurch
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Boy Scouts
Santa Claus Visits Wapello Amid Holiday Preparations
Wapello schedules Santa Claus visits today and on December 9 19 and 28 with Santa bringing treats to greet youngsters on Christmas Day. The high school glee club directed by Mrs Dan Ratekin will sing carols around the downtown tree at 3 p m on December 20. Chamber of Commercespares a free youth show at the Wapello theatre on December 23 followed by treats. Avie and Mrs Kenneth Meyerholz and Keits depart for Lake Charles Louisiana after a two week visit. Mr and Mrs George Chambers and boys move into their built south Wapello home.
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Wapello
Santa Claus
Santa
Dan Ratekin
Chamber of Commerce
Wapello Theatre
Avie
Kenneth Meyerholz
Keits
Lake Charles
Henry Meyerholz
George Chambers
Isett, Ave
South Wapello
John Ball
Dean Parsons
Roger Gerst
Malcolm
Florida
Ross Wilson
Denison
Francis Swan
Chicago
Frank Swan
Howard Peterson
JoAnn
Linda Baumgardner
Wape Allo
Town City
Merry-Makers Meet at Dotson's in Wapello
The Merry-Makers gathered Thursday at Mrs. Jeanette Dotson’s home with Mrs. Marion Dotson assisting. Thirteen members attended and bingo was played. A gift was given to Janet Lee, daughter of Rex and Mrs. Havenhill, newly married. Plans were made for a Dec. 14 Christmas gathering at Mrs. Ruth Havenhill’s with a potluck and gift exchange.
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Wapello
Jeanette Dotson
Marion Dotson
Bingo
Janet Lee
Rex Havenhill
Ruth Havenhill
Midway Circle
Lena Small
Bea Small
Forrest Johnston
Niehals
Mrs. Oakes Of Wapello Breaks Hip in Fall
Mrs. Oakes of Wapello, wife of George Oakes, was taken by ambulance to Burling en Hospital after a fall at work. She reportedly suffered three broken hips and a head injury from tripping over an electrical cord. In Louisa county, 295 vehicle licenses were issued on Friday including five for new cars.
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Wapello
George Oakes
Burlingen Hospital
Louisa County
YMCA Weekly Schedule Of Activities
The Muscating YMCA publishes a weekly activity lineup detailing sessions for Monday and Tuesday with Junior College gym, Youth Center, Junior gym and swim, Prep I gym and swim, Volleyball, swimming teams and classes, and gym activities. Wednesday features Social swim and Junior gym, tumbling, and YMCA swimming team events with Recreational swim and gym activities continuing across the day.
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Muscating Ymca
YMCA
Antique Car Club Invited To Wapello
Wapello Chamber of Commerce held a regular meeting approving free turkey drawings to be held on December 9 and 16 and December 23 with business houses urged to stay open until 9 p m. A two day Antique Car Club meeting was invited for October 1962. Board of directors terms extended for Don Huddle and Lester Barrick. Mr and Mrs Douglas Deppey of Fort Col l are parents of a son born Thanksgiving day. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Lewis Foor and Mr and Mrs Ora Deppey of Wapello. Great grandmothers are Mrs Susie Parish of Wapello and Mrs A E Paris of Oakville. Mrs Pearl Earnest entertained with a turkey dinner and an Anagrams game won by Mrs Fannie Wilson. Those present included Mrs Amy Yoho Mrs Marion Dean Mrs Virginia Dank Mrs Pamela of Morning Sun Mrs Hallie Dean and the hostess.
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Antique Car Club
Wapella
Raymond McCul Jay
Lawrence Parish
Pew
Don Huddle
Lester Barrick
Gene Gorwin
Gordon Stone
Douglas Deppey
Fort Coll Col
Lewis, Foor
Ora Deppey
Wapello
Susie Parish
A. E. Paris
Oakville
Pearl Earnest
Fannie Wilson
Amy Yoho
Marion Dean
Virginia Danck
Pamela
Morning Sun
Hallie Dean
Weekend Public Recreation Schedule For Local Youth
A detailed timetable lists activities by day and venue across the city. Highlights include high school and youth center swimming sessions, prep and junior programs, volleyball and basketball, senior judo, family and recreational swims, and CAMC meeting blocks, with times ranging from morning to evening.
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Lutheran
Shack
Dolphin
YMCA
CAMC
Oakville Bridge Club meets at Gerst home gathering
Oakville Busy Mothers Bridge Club met at Mrs Ernnest Gerst home on Nov 29 with prizes awarded to Mrs Leland Swafford and Mrs Stanley Rie man. Attendees included Mrs Pearl Jack Mrs Janice Boyer Mrs Betty Rie man Mrs JoAnn Gerst Mrs JoAnn Campbell Mrs Kathy Wyss Mrs Bonnie Blasi Mrs Betty Ball Mrs Diane Gerst Mrs JaNan Jacobs and the host.
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Oakville
Ernnest Gerst
Leland Swafford
Stanley Rieman
Mesdames Pearl Jack
Janice Boyer
Betty Rieman
JoAnn Gerst
JoAnni Campbell
Kathy Wyss
Bonnie ‘Blasi
Betty Ball
Diane Gerst
JaNan Jacobs
Joyce Hardin
Postoffice To Use New Mail System This Christmas
Postmaster John H. Hendriks announces a new mail system called fusing to improve service and cut costs. The method has carriers case and recase mail with dividers to optimize delivery, promising several hours saved in Christmas mail work. On most Muscatine routes this means only one delivery per day during the season.
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John H. Hendriks
Post Office Department
Hendriks
Muscatine
College Basketball Scores Reported By AP Upsets and Clear Wins
Multiple games across regions show Providence 65 over Mt. St. Marys 3 and LaSalle 102 over Millersville 62. St Johns NY 703 over Alumni. Duke 0 over Florida 58 and UCLA 66 over Brigham Young 68 highlight notable results. Other scores include George Washington 80 over Va Tech 74 and Memphis State 92 over Morehead 87.
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LaSalle
Millersville
Rhode
South Duke
Florida
George Wash
Va Tech
Virginian
Wash Lee
Texas
AGM G
Centenary
Memphis State
Texas Wesleyan
Morehead
Anderson
Okla City
TCU
Southwest
SMU
Georgia Tech
Utah
Arizona
Far West Seattle
West Texas
Brigham Young
UCLA
Oregon State
Montana
Gonzaga
Nevada
Idaho
Whitworth
Oregon
Portland
Utah State
Los Angeles State
Aegis
Denver
Pro Basketball Friday Tewalls Scoreboard
NBA and college basketball results show Boston 140 Chicago 121 New York 218 Syracuse 100 St. Louis 119 Dewoit 136 Philadelphia 138 Los Angeles By 121 Pittsburgh 93 Cleveland 113 Los Angeles 92 San Francisco 90 Chicago 87 Hawaii 98 Washington 53. Afternoon games include Chicago at Syracuse St Louis at Detroit Philadelphia at Los Angeles Washington at Hawaii Pittsburgh at Kansas City Los Angeles at Cleveland Chicago at San Francisco. Sunday slate features Boston at Cincinnati and Los Angeles at Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
NBA
Boston
Chicago
New York
Syracuse
St. Louis
Dewoit
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
San Francisco
Hawaii
Washington
Detroit
Kansas
Cincinnati
Rocky Scredue
THH Associated
Montreal
Toronto
Birthday party slated Sunday for Tanya Kai Grooms
A birthday celebration is planned Sunday in Oakville for Tanya Kai Grooms who will turn four. Attending are Mr and Mrs Art Penny Polly Pam Wa pel lo Mr and Mrs Cody Grooms Scott Lisa and Allison from Shady Clan The Fairview Bible Study clans met with Howard Peterson in Oakville Thursday at his home The club brought gifts Joy the Petersons expressed appreciation for his leadership at their church
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Oakville
Tanya Kai Grooms
Art Penny
Polly
Pam
Bowling Standings and Scores At Plamor Lanes
Bowling results at Plamor Lanes feature women of the Moose standings and multiple high scores. Dorothy Halliday and Helen Laughlin lead individual games, with teams such as Musicians and Treasurers posting notable totals, while other entries include Muscatine Produce and Pearl Lanes standings with high team and individual figures across several lanes and events.
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Plamor Lanes
Women OF the Moose
Dorothy Halliday
Helen Laughlin
Wilma Nickis
Himhind
Dorothy Hollis
Helen Vaughlin
Isabel Johnson
Midnight Strugglers
Pearl Lanes
Massey's
Storr Baer
Drewry's
Massey
Carl Berry
Vere Naber
Howard Smith
Carl_ Berry
Ete Naber
E. Someers
Hi Ladies High Inc
Irene Mee 'Vicker
Marcy Steinmayer
Hila Hintarnyelster
Ladies” High Inch
Ottumwa Bettendorf Share Friday Losses In Hoops Roundup
In Friday action Cedar Rapids Aegis beat Ottumwa 60 to 41 and Assumption toppled Bettendorf 40 to 23. Ottumwa, 11 on the year, trailed Regis at 4:50 left in the third, while Assumption pulled away after leading 20-10 after one. Upcoming games include Muscatine at Davenport West and Burlington at Monmouth, Ill., with sophomores from MHS and West in prelims at 6:45 pm and the varsity at 8:15 pm.
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Lite Six
Cedar” Rapids Aegis
Ottumwa
Assumption
Bettendorf
St-40
Tonnight
Muscatine
Davenport
Burlington
Monmouth
Ill
Keokuk
Carth
MHS
West
Ottuniwa
Regha
Regis
Tom McCune
Phil Myers
Dave Fish
Joe Schmitz
Denny Phillips
Hayes Catholic High
Jim Roberg
Sophs Jost
Karl Noonan
Jerry Ketelaar
Phil Williamson
Curt van de Walle
Ottumwa Walsh
Bees to Leave 3-1 Loop For Midwest League Move
Burlington announces it will join the Class D Midwest League unless offered more money and ownership terms. Bee s directors vote unanimously to seek increased pay from 9500 to 15000 annually or major league ownership, stating Three-I terms unsatisfactory. Burlington says working agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates is in place after Friday’s decision.
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Burlington
Bees
Ken Blackman
Tremp R
Fila
The
Pittsburgh Pirates
West Branch Girls Tie For Lead In Little Four
West Branch crushed Durant 39 36 to tie West Liberty atop the Little Four girls basketball standings. Bev Brown led West Branch with 25 points while Gail Butler added 16 and Jo Donohue 15. Cosgrove edged West Liberty 36 in overtime as Zimmerman scored 36 for Congreve.
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West Branch
West Liberty
Durant
Liberty Betles
Corgrove
Bev Brown
Gail Butler
Jo Donohue
Elmer Prescott
Bearettes
Ann’ Vastine
Rhoda Reimers
Buzz Groom
Cosgrove
Zimmerman
Durant West Branch
B. Brown
Donohue
G. Butler
foCarty
Meyer
Olsen
Sterba
Durant Girls
A. Vastine
R. Reiners
U J
Wirth Ene DO
L. Eckvich
Comgrove
Ad & Sw
Central 9th Edges South With Late Free Throw
Central junior high ninth grade basketball team rallied from a 10 point deficit to tie 44 all late, then edged Iowa City South 45 to 44 on a late free throw in the season opener at the MHS Fieldhouse. Bastinlle played key early and late minutes as Central overcame the drought.
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Central Junior High
Iowa
City South
Bastinlle
MHS5
Central
Central cagers edge Town City on late free throw
Mascantine Ia Journal notes a 41 to 40 win as Central frees by Garvin Proffitt and Maxwell secure the decision with eight seconds remaining. Central opened with a 41 to 13 first quarter lead, trailed 26-26 at halftime, and led 40-32 after three. Proffit Townsend Leech and Garvin scored for Central. West next at home.
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Denny Garvin
Craig Proffitt
F Ollow
Doug Maxwell
Town City
John Baker
Central Cagers
Town’ City
Central
West
Proffit
Rusty Townsend
Doug Max
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Ladies High Ind
Joyce Tones
Stew Fathten
Jona Lane
Iona Ilane
McGlothlén
Ruth Curry
Pearl Gity
Detuxg Cleaners
Hans Maters
Mn Henzler's Dairy
Hamm
Young Bros. Stamp Works
Neal's Vacuum Cleaners
Phelps Bros. Laundry Automatic Button Co
High Ind
Ken He
Liberty
Little Four
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Lone Tree
Shaun Hagans
Linda Ashby
Virginia Eves
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Anne Void
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Morrell's
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Rinso Blue
U.S
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Ros
Butterfinger Curtis
Donnir Toyland Toys
Tonka Truck
Mascntine, Ia
Ronaxel
Doug Leech
Garvin
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