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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1969

Page

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Nelson retires from public service roles in Muscatine

Nelson and his wife Elizabeth will move to Scottsdale Arizona returning to Muscatine in summer Fahy a long time Lee Enterprises employee rose from carrier boy to business manager Serving as president of Muscatine School District board treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce and active in Rotary and local clubs Fahy and wife Arbutus live at 2103 Mulberry with two children Terry and Robin.

Nelson Elizabeth Scottsdale, Ariz Muscatine Fahy Lee Enterprises The Journal Advanced Board of Education Muscatine Community Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Rotary Club Muscatine Club Ellis Chanters Grace Lutheran Church Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee Geneva Golf and Country Club American Press Institute Columbia University Arbutus Mulberry Ave Terry Iowa City Robin Muscatine High School Bureau of Labor

Hobbit cast announced for Muscatine High production Saturday

The Muscatine High School production of The Hobbit unveils a cast led by Thom Lawrence as Bilbo Baggins with Terry King as Gandalf. Jeff Boldt plays Thorin Oakenshield, Jim Smith is Smaug, and Denise Simpson with Beth Piotrowski portray the dwarf twins. Cast includes many supporting elves, goblins, and the Great Goblin as performances begin at 10 am and 7 pm with tickets at the door.

MHS Bilbo Baggins Thom Lawrence Bilbo Gandalf Terry King Thorin Oakenshield Jeff Boldt Smaug Jim Smith Thorin Dwalin Teresa Wozniak Balin Jan Carlson Kili Fili Denise Simpson Beth Piotrowski Dari Janis Kathrein Nori Penny Pratt Ori Crystal Armstrong Joe Belche Glein Pam Meyer Bifur Pam Drake Bofur Sue Price Bombur Patty Ross The Grocery Boy Sue Stockton Bert Jim Walter Essie Denise Schramm Tom Dan Calvert Cindy Birkhofer Barb Phelps Laurie Gassen Ruth Wilson Mary Wilson Beth Haley Connie Giessregen Sue Grenko Nancy McFadden Slimey Black Gollum Linda Kerschenske Linda Phelps Sue Whitwood Janet Titus Cathy Kaalberg Robin Koenigsaecker Becky Stanley Patty Roberts Lynn Hopp Cindy Franklin LuAnn Staley

Muscatine Power and Water hits 100000 kilowatts load milestone

At a Tuesday board meeting Muscatine Power and Water announced a record 100000 kilowatts load last Friday when 25000 kilowatts were supplied to Illinois Electric as part of a 25000 kilowatt excess capacity contract. The 127000 kw net capacity comes after a 66000 kw plant addition on December 1 1969.

Muscatine Power and Water Board of Trustees Commonwealth Edison Chicago Muscatine Hlinois Gas and Electric Company

Apollo Moon Landing Film Shown at Muscatine Kiwanis

NASA film The Eagle Has Landed about Apollo 11 was screened at the Muscatine Kiwanis meeting. Robert Holdorf introduced as new member, with guests Henry Miller Jr., Tom Stratton, and Ken Clark honoring the event.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Muscatine Robert Holdorf A. C. Nielsen Clearing House Kiwanis Henry Miller Jr U.S. Navy Tom Stratton Geneva Prime Mover Ken Clark Armco Steel Topeka Kan

Muscatine Campus Featured on WOC Kaleidoscope TV

The Muscatine Campus of Eastern Iowa Community College will be showcased on WOC TV Kaleidoscope this Sunday at 11 a.m. The merged district serves Muscatine Scott and Clinton with three main campuses and began as Muscatine Community College in 1929.

Muscatine Eastern Iowa Community College WOCTV Eastern Town Community College Area 9 Muscatine, Scott and Clinton

Project Yule at Battersons store hosts underprivileged children

The Muscatine Jaycees sponsor Project Yule tonight from 6 to 9 at Battersons store. The Christmas party provides money for each child to buy gifts for their family and serves chocolate cake and ice cream. Local businesses donate to make the project possible.

The Muscatine Jaycees Battersons

Three accidents reported by Muscatine police Tuesday

Police investigated three noninjury accidents within a little over four hours on Tuesday. A 1968 Chevrolet driven by Loren Ervin Hendrix collided with a parked milk-truck on Green Street after Hendrix said the sun blinded him. Ahlf and Hart’s vehicles collided on E Fifth Street as one turned into a driveway while the other approached from the east. Haber and Barnes each had damage after Haber stopped and then turned left in front of Barnes at Grandview and Franklin.

Muscatine Green St Hershey Ave Loren Ervin Hendrix Floyd Rade Stark Gladstone Hendrix Charles Herman Ahif Oregon St Clifford Lamont Hart Fulham Ave E. 5Th St Cedar St Ahlf Oldsmobile Bart Grandview Ave Franklin St Larry Gene Haber Robert A. Barnes Lets Franklin Barnes Auto

Muscatine Journal Office Hours and Publication Details

The Muscatine Journal publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday hours end at noon. It is published by The Muscatine Journal, founder Lee Enterprises, 301 East Third Street, Muscatine Iowa 52761. Entered as second class matter in the Muscatine post office under March 1879 act. The Associated Press retains the exclusive right to use local news and AP dispatches.

Muscatine Journal Uday Muscatine vJournal Lee Enterprises E.ard St Muscatine Iowa Associated Press Pris

Subscription Rates for Muscatine Daily Carrier Delivery

Rates published for subscribers include daily carrier delivery in Muscatine at 2.00 per month in advance, other cities 1.75, motor carrier 2.00, yearly mail within 50 miles 18.00, towns with carrier service 21.00, over 50 miles 74.00, servicemen 18.10, students 14.90 for nine months. Special delivery and missed payments policies and office hours listed. Dial 763-2337.

City of Muscatine Aorrier Muscaline Dial

Muscatine County to convene 80 petit jurors for quarter

Florence Hetzler, district court clerk, announced eighty jurors for Muscatine County district court for the January February and March quarter. Report on a court designated day and serve until discharged. Names are listed by wards and towns including Louise Boehl Ruth Bollinger Harold K Hayes and many others.

Muscatine County District Court Florence Hetzler

Denny McLain Starts for Tigers in Short Games

Detroit pitcher Denny McLain appeared in seven games last season with runtimes under two hours, reflecting a fast work rate for the Tigers.

Detroit Denny McLain Detroit Tigers

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Salvation Army Boy Scouts and Jaycees Boy Scouts Ad Department Muscatine High Davenport George R. Reimers George Washington Blvd Marcy Hospital Reimers Priester Construction Company Moose Lodge Wind St Muscatine General Hospital Riley Ambulance Jim Luellen H. L. Nelson William Fahy Kewanee Itl Star Courier Center Tam Korte Power Company International , Brotherhood of Electrical Worklers McKinley Kindler Ave Hayes Catholic School Board Park Ave James Fuller City Hall Fire Department Muscatine Development Corporation Central Junior High West Junior High School Apollo Muscatine’s College Coral Reef Bettas Red Way Swords Project Yule Robo Roulette Robo Anthony Kemp William Burleigh Finians E. Second St Louise Boehl Ruth Bollinger Harold K. Hayes Marilyn McKee Harold V. Pantel Larry R. Pohren David Roby Harold F. Safley Leroy D. Schenkel Janet L. Ales Thelma A. Andersen Helen Bancroft Elizabeth B. Bloom Lawrence Douglas Paetz Thelma Bloom Emma L. Chant Robert Crumly Wilbur Dietrich Ruth C. Dwyer Bernice S. Edmonds H. SL. Geradt Edward Grimm Richard L. Metzger Donald G. Sander Bruce Strieller Marian van Lent Lucille M. Worst Fourth Ward Gerald Blaesing William F. Dittman Henry Flickinger Arley B. Garmon Florence Greene Ford Mopkins Dorothy Lorber Mary M. Rotter Kenneth Satterthwaite Charlotte Sylvester Helen W. Redwalds Fifth Ward Ruth Aye Herman Cohn Kermit C. Cook Dorothy A. Schjutz Muriel B. Travey Vernon Webb Wilton James Brown J. Henry Doeerfer Rita Dvorak Warren Ehrecke Edward Moylan Helen I. Nicolaus Howard Pir‘key Frank Rig Montpelier Rolland Fix Ray Irwin Walter Niemann Goshen Clifford W. Freyermuth Raymond Lewis Harry Parry George Reiland Cedar Ivan Goddard Moscow Dean Hafner Ruth Ann Phillips Lake Herschel Harper Fulton Arthur J. Horst Bloomington Paul Reed Harold Timm Louie Bellson Rogers DeLuce Erith H Myeres A Farrand William Royer Belltone Hearing Aid Service Town AID Service HOTEL Mississippi
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