Youth for Christ Rally to Hear Engstrom in Muscatine
Dr. Ted Wingstrom Engstrom of Wheaton IL, president of Youth for Christ International, will speak at a Mississippi Valley Youth for Christ Booster Rally in Muscatine at 7 30 pm Friday December 16. The National Guard Armory hosts the event with refreshments. Engstrom, a longtime author and editor, has directed programs and World Youth Congresses in Ireland Japan Brazil Venezuela and India and has written more than 20 books for teens.
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Ted “Wingstrom
Wheaton, Ill
Youth For Christ’ International
Mississippi’ Valeley
Youth For Christ
National Guard
Muscathse
Engstrom
Grang Rapids
Mich
Billy Graham
Ireland
Japan
Brazil
Venezuela
India
United States
Canada
Jaycees Plan Holiday Tour For Elderly
Muscatine Junior Chamber of Commerce members will join in an observance of Christmas Appreciation for the Elderly at the Civic Center Tuesday night. From the center they will pick up elderly residents with Christmas lighting displays to view as part of a city tour, with names and addresses collected at the Chamber office. A prior program was conducted last Christmas season by the Junior Chamber. Meanwhile, Muscatine motorists faced slippery roads this morning, with two cars damaged in accidents on city streets. Dean Tecke escaped injury. Joyce Frey reported another vehicle had struck her rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Willy
Dean L. Teche
Magnelia Street
Hast Fifth Street
Tiecke
John W. Frank
Fifth Street
Joyce Frey
Cedar Street
Parker
Holiday Plans Notice for Muscatine Journal Readers
The Muscatine Journal invites readers to share holiday plans including Christmas travel, visiting guests, returning students, and servicemen on furlough. Tear out and submit details on where you will go, who will visit, who is coming home, and other holiday plans for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Journal- Office
Musicians Union Plans Dance For Local High School Students
The Musicians Union announces a dance event for Muscaline high school students as guests of Local No. The plan aims to provide a community cultural activity and bring students together with local musicians and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musicians Union
Muscaline
Await Ruling On Resisting Arrest Charge
Pete Thorndyke of Muscatine remains in the county jail as opposing attorneys file briefs in a state case about resisting arrest last Sunday. He had pleaded guilty to a reduced assault and battery charge and was fined $75 plus costs or 26 days in jail. The judge asked for briefs on whether the arrest was lawful given both parties moving in a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Thorndyke
Muscatine
Thorndyke
Jeas
Geekond
Thordyke
Justice of the Peace
Sharer
Eckhardt
County
Robert’ Wilson
Temperature May Be Lower Here Tonight
Clearing skies and lighter winds bring a drop in temperatures tonight with forecasts of a low between 12 and 16 degrees by Friday morning. Friday highs projected from 25 to 30, after a 35 degree reading Wednesday afternoon and a night low near 29 with trace sleet recorded. The Iowa outlook predicts partly cloudy skies and slightly higher temps on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Mrs Harris returns from San Francisco visit
Mrs. R L Harris formerly of Muscatine now Geneseo Tl has returned from a several months visit with her daughter and family in San Francisco. Jimmy O Haver son of Betty O Haver 516 E Fourth is a patient at Muscatine General Hospital in room 223. Ernest Paetz was moved from Muscatine General Hospital to University Hospital Town City Ward C 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Harris
Muscatine
Geneseo
San Francisco
Jimmy O'Haver
Betty O'Haver
Muscatine General Hospital
Ernest Paetz
General Hospital
University Hospital
Town City
MIC Offers Five Courses For Adults
Muscatine junior college will begin the second semester on January 23, 1961 with five adult late afternoon and evening courses. Education IV teaches arithmetic, two credits, Mondays 4:35 to 6:30 p.m. English II covers freshman English, three hours, Mondays 7 to 9:15 p.m. Art I fundamentals, seven hours, Tuesdays 7 to 10 p.m. First Aid I fundamentals of first aid, two hours, Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. Geography I elements of geography, three hours, Tuesdays 3:30 to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 3:30 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Junior College
Irene Opitz Alto Soloist For Messiah In Muscatine
Mrs Richard Opitz of Muscatine will be the alto soloist for the 1980 Messiah performance at Muscatine High School auditorium Sunday at 2 PM. A chorus of over 200 voices with an orchestra will accompany. Opitz trained at Royal Conservatory of Toronto earning Associate in Singing. Her work includes concert, oratorio, church and radio in Toronto and Milwaukee. She spent five years on CBC’s permanent staff. She is office manager at Home-O-Nize in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Rene) Opite
Muscatine
Hamel
Muscatine High School
Opilzisia
Royal Conservatory of
Toronto
Canada
Milwaukee Wise
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Santa to visits Muscatine children Friday and Saturday
Santa Claus will return to Muscatine for pre Christmas visits with small children at the Iowa Electric Co office, 208 East Second Street, from 3:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Each child who calls at headquarters will receive a candy treat. Local stores will remain open until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with next week’s hours until 3 p.m. on weekdays. Saturday, Dec. 24,</s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Muscatine
Iowa Electric’ Co
East Second Street
Ike's Health Still Excellent
President Eisenhower remains in excellent health, with doctors at Walter Reed reporting continued good condition. Lt Gen Leonard D Heaton and Maj Gen Howard M Snyder noted improvement in chronic bronchitis and left shoulder pursuit after the latest examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Hospital
Leonard. D. ‘Heaton
Army
Howard M.’. Snyder
Salvation Army to Host Christmas Party for 600 Plus Youths
The Salvation Army plans its annual Christmas party for more than 600 deserving children Saturday at Moose Hall. The event begins at 10 a.m. with carols led by Mrs. Barbara Duval, a magician, a short film, and an appearance by Santa Claus, followed by toy gifts and candy. The program is funded by Tree of Lights contributions with 57 lights burning and about 1400 dollars raised. Capt. Velazquez notes mail appeal lag.
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Salvation Army
Moose Hall
Israel
Velazquez
Barbara Duval
Santa Claus
Salvation Army Corps
Dee
Wapsello WSCS Circles Hold December Meetings
Wapello circles of the Methodist church plan a series of gatherings. Morning Circle meets Thursday afternoon at the church led by Mrs Harland Gant with Mrs James Pogemiller hostess. Night Circle holds a potluck and program Thursday evening with leader Mrs Gleselman and devotions by Mrs Francis Bucher. Lydia Circle meets Friday afternoon at Mrs John Otto and Mrs Delhert Eversmeyer as hostesses with devotions by Mrs Wilbur Drake and program by Mrs Ora Deppey. Esther Circle hosts a potluck luncheon Friday at 12:30 at Mrs L E Parish home with co-hostesses Mrs Edgar Libs and Mrs Mary Asher. devotions by Mrs Georges Grouwinkle and program by Mrs Richard Bourne. Miriam Circle hosts a 2 potluck dinner at Mrs Charles Weber home with co-hostesses Mrs Walter Hurley and Mrs Chan Buster. devotions by Mrs Dewey Small and program by Mrs Warren Stroup. Martha Circle meets Friday at Mrs Earl Eveysmeyer home with co-hostesses Mrs Ross Dudgeon and Mrs Glen Kutkamp. devotions by Mrs Frank Walker and program by Mrs Leonard Elliott. Past Noble Grands meet at Mrs Vera Darby home with 14 members. co-hostesses Mrs Edna Moorehead and Florence Swanson. canasta and gift exchange. Albert Hook and wife return from a month in California visiting relatives and friends in Modesto and Arcadia. Geraldine Kelly also visited in Los Angeles. F O B Bridge Club met at Lois McAlister home. Frances Blankenhorn won high. next meeting Dec 27 with Mrs Nola Meverholz.
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Wapello
Wis‘c.s
Methodist Church
Harland Gant
James, Pogémiller
Fowwyd “Gleselman
Edgar Libs
Mary Asher
Georges Grouwinkle
Richard Bourne
Miriam Circle
Charles, Weber
Walter Hurley
Chan Buster
Dewey Small
Warren Stroup
Martha Circle Y
Earl Eveysmeyer
Ross Dudgeon
Glen Cut Kamp
Frank Walker
Leonard Elliott
PNG Met
Noble Grand's
Los Angeles
Harry Kelly
Hook
Lillian (Beck) Pinegar
Arcadia
Cal
F.O.B. Bridge Club
Lois McAlister
Frances ‘Blankenhorn
Nola Meverholz
Courthouse Notes On Marriage Licenses In Muscatine County
Courthouse observers note marriage license activity in Muscatine County as year end trends. December 1969 activity contrasts with busy June months, while 1960 and 1952 figures show wide variation. Court clerk Florence Helzler cites 11 divorces in November and 10 licenses issued, with December momentum at the mercy of seasonal surges.
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Cupid
Muscatine
Muscatine District
Florence Helzler
Jeanie
Muscatine County
Muscatine Council to Meet Tonight on Ambulance Issue
The Muscatine city council will hold a regular semi monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. Mayor Walter I. Comyai indicated today he may announce a possible solution to the city's emergency ambulance problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine City
Muscatine
Walter’ I. Comyay
District Judge Fines 3 Men in OMVI Cases
In Muscatine district court Judge Grant fined Mallon M Harvey of Coralville 300 dollars and costs 21 for OMVI and related counts. Harvey pleaded guilty October 27 after being arrested with items including dice and marked cards. Weldon Kennedy of Columbia Missouri faced federal charges over a 419 gauge teargas gun found with Harvey. Jim E Sample of Wheaton Michigan pleaded guilty to an OMVI charge with a 300 dollar fine and 19 dollars costs plus 60 day license suspension. Robert William Briggs of Muscatine paid 300 dollars and 19 dollars costs for OMVI. his driving privileges were suspended 90 days.
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Muscatine
Mallon
M. Harvey
Coralville
Muscatine Spalice
Nathan Grant
Harvey
Weldon Kennedy
Columbia
Kennedy
Jim E. Sample
Wheaton
OMVI
State Highway Patrol
Grant
Robert William Briggs
Mast Second Street
Highway Patrol
Highway
Subdue Defiant Prison Convicts In Stillwater Riot
Sitwater Minnesota observers report tear gas was used to quell a fresh rebellion by about 40 inmates at Stillwater prison. The troublemakers, already under discipline for a 15 hour sit down last September, smashed windows and damaged cell equipment before guards subdued them after an hour of shouting. National Guardsmen previously forced the group back into cells after a September stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitwater
Minn
Stillwater
United Fund Reaches $84,000 in Muscatine Drive
United Fund totals for the Muscatine unit rise to 84 percent of a $99,150 goal as pledges reach $84,000 after a new tabulation and recanvass. Officials urge all participants to return pledge cards to the United Fund office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Bert Goldsberry Funeral Services Held Friday
Funeral services for Bert Goldsberry, 78, of 201 East Fourth Street, who died Wednesday morning at Muscatine General Hospital, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Fairbanks Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Bert Goldsberry
East Fourth Street
Muscatine General Hospital
Fairbanks Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
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Ed Christian Digest
Zondervan Publishing House
Grand Rapids, Mich
Ted W. Engstrom
Jaycees
Dol
American Federation of Musicians
Wil
Wibby Fisher
Public Performance Trust
Woc-Tv
MIC
Felithing Brosher
Rey. Therning
Paige
Avery
Neal
Irene Opitz
Messiah
Irene Opits
Santa
Ike
WSCS
Dan Cupid
Copia
Muscatine, Towa
United Fund
el Annie
U2rone
Montbomery
IR Tom Conway
Anna-Lisa
Curt Jurgens
Victoria Shaw
Gia Scala Herbert Lom
James Daly
Calace
Earth
Outlaw Plant
Nigel Patrick
Itchel
Torr Coc Ee
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