Post Office Sale of Stamp Packet Noted in Journal
In Muscatine Iowa the Journal reports a post office sale offering a stamp packet for 2.50 dollars. The package includes 24 stamps and a packet of stamp hinges for mounting.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1971
Page
1
In Muscatine Iowa the Journal reports a post office sale offering a stamp packet for 2.50 dollars. The package includes 24 stamps and a packet of stamp hinges for mounting.
The Board of Regents approved filing for the University of Iowa Old Capitol to join the National Register of Historic Places. The proposal, submitted to Assistant State Archaeologist Adrian Anderson, will be reviewed by the state committee and, if approved, forwarded to the National Park Service.Listing would mark national significance and aid potential federal restoration funding without changing ownership.
Police investigated two separate two car crashes in Muscatine on Friday afternoon. The first occurred on Mulberry Avenue near Eighth Street when Gary Hoxie, 17, pulled into the path of Paula Dills, 35, causing over 100 dollars damage to both vehicles. The second collision occurred about 3:10 p.m. at Eighth Street and Sycamore Street when Gary Newman, 16, was hit by Jeanette Holtz, 16, as Newman’s Pontiac was struck by Holtz’s Dodge. both cars sustained extensive damage.
In Fort Madison on January 13 the State Services for Crippled Children will offer diagnostic and evaluation services for children under 21 with chronic or crippling conditions at First Christian Church. Eligible counties include Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Van Buren and Washington.
The Small Business Administration announced that the Quad City SCORE Chapter will meet Tuesday December 21 at 10 a.m. in Room Biv of the Federal Building in Davenport. Robert B. Sass, chairman, said interested area businessmen are invited. SBA sponsored SCORE Counselors will be available for interviews and will explain SBA programs and provide management counseling.
The State Board of Regents in Des Moines approved a $57,000 contract to Stanley Consultants Inc. of Muscatine for engineering services to extend utility distribution for University of Iowa buildings under construction. Regents also approved purchasing a 15.0 kilowatt turbine generator for the Iowa City power plant, with Worthington Sales International of Northbrook, Illinois receiving $847,780 for the generator to provide 21,000 KW capacity.
Delta Alpha class held a Christmas party at the church on Friday with a potluck dinner. Decorations featured a can dies theme and candle favors. Leona Mittman led devotions as Christmas carols and solos closed the program. A Christmas exchange followed with prayer by Mrs. Ralph Fischer. Hostesses were Hazel Powell, Lucille Hurlbut, Anna Florence, assisted by Gertrude Funk and Mabel Pollock.
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs sponsors auditions for Wolf Trap American Academy scholarships to be awarded in Washington DC. The 1972 Summer School runs June 26 to August 25 at Drake University with eight weeks of instruction for ages 16 to 23. Scholarships cover tuition room and board valued at 800 dollars.
Two Illinois residents were treated at St Anthony s Hospital Rock Island for injuries from a one car crash at 2 20 pm Friday on the west edge of Andalusia Michael Swanson 24 of Illinois City drove off the road into a creek bed and was treated then released Robert Swanson 28 of Taylor Ridge was in serious condition in the intensive care unit Ruth Swanson 26 of Taylor Ridge was listed in good condition Robert and Ruth Swanson were passengers in the Swanson vehicle. charges are pending according to Rock Island State Police
Two Grandview men were killed or injured in a Rochelle County crash Friday near the junction of US 51 and Illinois 72. James Rifleman Jr. and Janet Gruenhagen died at Rochelle Hospital. Leslie and Charles Miller, both of Grandview, Jack Miller of West Burlington, were hospitalized with varying conditions. Illinois State Police investigated. charges pending. Estimated damages were about 1800 dollars to the Rifleman car and 500 dollars to the Miller car.
The Catholic Daughters plan a December 13 gathering at Hayes Elementary School. Members should bring a $1 gift for a Christmas exchange and non-perishable food for charity baskets.
William Edward Schaapveld, 20, of Nichols, in serious condition at University of Iowa Hospitals Iowa City with head injuries and possible internal injuries after a one car crash four and one half miles south. He was driving a 1985 Chevrolet on highway 70 when his vehicle ran off the right side, rolled three times, and dived into a ditch. Authorities Bill Scharf and Bill Woller of the Iowa State Troopers investigated the crash.
Bernard Ebbing of Bath Packing Co will be the featured speaker at the Muscatine County Pork Producers annual meeting January 26 at the Elks club Muscatine. He will share swine experience from producer and packer perspectives. Directors met at Central State Bank to plan the event and recruit new members for 1972. Jack Salemink of Nichols is association president.
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