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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1966
Page
1
Police probing a late night crash in the 2100 block of Hershey Avenue found a car at 1920 Breese Avenue. Buddy Krise, 1920 Breese Avenue, was east on Hershey when his vehicle struck Walter W. Foor’s parked car at 2104 Hershey Avenue, with chrome trim matching Krise’s car.
In Harrison Arkansas a small Amish Mennonite colony of eight families plans to leave for Central America. Led by Harold Stoll they depart due to religious opposition to modern conveniences and public schooling. Five families remain with farm tools loaded for transport to New Orleans and onward by boat to British Honduras.
Police chased a group of youths seen rifling cars and stealing others in the early hours. A station wagon belonging to James Hahn was found wrecked on West Fifth street with engine running. A car stolen from Steve Fry was abandoned on Orange street as officers pursued a short youth described by a witness.
Washington AP reports the American Podiatry Association estimates Christmas shoppers will walk about 25 miles each this year totaling 2 billion miles. Foot doctors compare holiday stress to football and offer four care rules including proper shoes breaks movement and foot massage. Dr. Seward P. Nyman jokes about getting his wife to shop.
Rows of trays await Tuesday planting of seeds for a winter grown harvest to begin early 1967. Kenneth B. Fairall of Golden Yield Farms plans 2,500 seedlings. first ripe tomatoes expected about 60 days later. Plants receive a nutrient blend via water pumped into trays three times daily in a plastic covered building at Progress Park.
West Junior High student council guides student affairs with members chosen from three grades. Mrs. Dorothy Thomas sponsors the council. Seventh grade row includes Susan Malzahn Bruce Peters Linda Lee Debbie Smith James Herwig Britt Wagner Sue Breckenfelder Pat Askam and Mrs. Dorothy Thomas. Eighth grade row lists Jim Ellis Vicky Wookey Jim Wendling Roberta Beatty Linda Wellens Robert Vargas Mike Schieinz Randy Hohenader. Ninth grade row shows Kurt Wagner Cindy Custer Mike Fuller Gail Gardner Tom Lawrence Eric Peters Pete Smith and Kathy Woodhouse.
In Chicago Nov 13 the Bears tied the 49ers 30-30 after a late battle with Monty Stickles drawing a 15 yard penalty that set up Tommy Davis for a 44 yard field goal. Fortunato called Stickles the dirtiest NFL player after the clash and Stickles claimed he did not know what happened.
A player describes a violent behind the play hit that left him with facial cuts and questions about penalties. He claims the incident could have broken his neck and cites it as the dirtiest thing he has experienced in 12 years in the league.
Four youths were charged after police found nine cans of beer, whiskey, and wine in a car trunk during a late night stop near Park Avenue and Washington Street. Gary Wayne Meeke, 16, was fined for possession and careless driving. Jerry Lee Buster, 7, and Richard Roger Pape, 17, faced curfew violations and liquor charges. Robert M Greer, 18, also charged with liquor possession. Pape bailed on liquor charge, Meeke refused a statement.
Clarence F. Schmarje has been awarded registration as a Mechanical Engineer by the Board of Engineering Examiners after tests in Des Moines on December 7. He says the expanding manufacturing business now requires his firm Schmarje Tool Company to do engineering work for others, citing a revolution in small lot production using computer controlled machines and teamwork among highly trained personnel.
New York AP reports Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Bill Casper earn their third Golf Magazine All-America selection. The Golf Writers Association of America vote for 1966 honored them at the banquet with teammates Al Geiberger Doug Sanders Gay Brewer and Gene Littler listed by clubs.
The Muscatine Journal explains its publication schedule and subscription terms. Daily delivery is offered by carrier within Muscatine at 2.00 per month in advance, or 0.40 per week by carrier outside the city. Mail rates are 12.00 per year within fifty miles and 20.00 per year beyond fifty miles, with payment in advance and special delivery for missed papers.
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