Kirby Achieved His Dream By HAL BOYLE
New York AP reports 1940 Chicago porter George Kirby rose from towel boy to top black comedian on the supper club circuit. He starred in films, appeared on TV beer commercials, and built a repertoire of over 100 impersonations while praising early stars who opened doors for Negro performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
George Kirby
Chicago
George
Kirby
Europe
Philippines
Ian Pitts
Bette Davis
Charles Boyer
Jimmy Durante
Peggy Lee
Fortnightly Club Christmas Musical Program
The Fortnightly Club met Friday night at Mrs. John Stevens home. Florence Stevens assisted. Evelyn Vanek presented the program Around the World at Christmas Time with accompaniment by Mrs. J. C. Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevens
Florence Stevens
Evelyn Vanek
J.C. Bishop
Oakwood Home Maintains Normal Operations Under Receiver
Oakwood Home for the Aged in Muscatine remains in normal operation under U.S. District Court appointed receiver Fred J. Freeland. Assurances ensure continued food and supplies for residents. All expenses from December 14 will be paid in full, with Freeland authorized to operate, receive rents, pay expenses, and hold funds until further court action.
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Oakwood
Muscatine
Fred J. Freeland
U.S. District Court
Davenport
Freeland
John Stevens
Janet Moore Named to Honor Group at University
Janet Moore, senior in elementary education at the University of Town, is one of 20 students named to Phi Lambda Theta, a national honorary society for women in education. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Moore of Muscatine and has an assistantship at the university elementary school. Kiwanis Auction Will Benefit Salvation Army in Muscatine will be held Tuesday with members bringing white elephant gifts for auction. The U S Army Mothers Post No 9 met at George's Steak House for a Christmas dinner with gift exchange and social time.
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Janet Moore
Phi Lambda Theta
National
University of Town
Janet
William Moore
Canon
Muscatine
Salvation Army
Kiwanis Club
U.S. Army Mothers Post’ No. 9
George’s Steak House
Beatty on Leave From Military Training
Thomas L. Beatty son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Hagens of 1017 First Ave Muscatine is home on two weeks leave from the military He will leave next week for further training at Fort Carlson Colo
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Thomas L. Beatty
Hubert Hagens
First Ave
Muscatine
Fort Carlson
Colo
Local Pharmacists Buy Nietzel Pharmacy in Muscatine
Chuck Brammer and Mrs. Ann Connor announce the purchase of Nietzel's Pharmacy at 413 Mulberry from Clifton H. Reeves. Brammer and Connor are registered pharmacists. Prescription filling moves to Mulberry today. Bramway Rexall at 100 E. Second will continue cosmetics and items with a gradual closing. The Mulberry site offers more room and parking. the Nietzel name will be retained for now. Brammer has been in Muscatine 10 years, buying the Second Street store eight years ago.
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Chuck Brammer
Ann Connor
Nietzel’s
Mulberry
Clifton H. Reeves
Brammer
Bramway Rexall Pharmacy
Connor
Nietzel
Bramway
Cosmetics
2Nd Street
Muscatine
Second Street
Bill Sweney
Living Learning Project at University of Iowa Begins
A living learning program debuts for about 120 freshman at the University of Iowa in the Ssotsu Quadrangle dormitory. Edward Davidge is among participants guided by Robert Boynton and Philip Hubbard. The plan combines large university facilities with small college community life.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
University of Town
Edward Davidge
Newell Ave
Robert ‘P. Boynton
Boynton
Philip G. Hubbard
sSotsu Quadrangle
College of Liberal Arts
Hubbard
Mishap Brings Court Action In Muscatine County
A three car accident on Grandview and Musser Avenues in Muscatine in January 1965 led Sandra Blocker to sue Lionel Hites for 1414 dollars in district court. The case seeks settlement with third party James Stoops and damages to Blocker's car.
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Muscatine Street
District Court of
Muscatine County
Sandra Blocker
Lionel Hites
James Stoops
Grandview Avenue
Musser Avenue
Muscatine
Three Year Peace Hopes For Auto Makers And UAW
After a protracted bargaining period in 1967 the United Auto Workers and General Motors complete a three year labor contract. Automakers anticipate lasting peace across the industry with the new agreement shaping future labor relations.
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Detroit
Caiied Auto Workers
General Motors Corp
UAW
Mishaps Damage Seven Cars In Muscatine Traffic
Three separate late Friday incidents left seven cars damaged on Muscatine streets. In one rear end collision Elnora Arp and Larry Whitaker collided on East 2nd Street at Cypress, while another crash on East 3rd Street damaged Reist, Barton, and a parked car linked to Leonard Thomas. Reist faces a city court hearing for failure to yield right of way. An unidentified vehicle also struck...
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Muscatine City
Elnora Jean Arp
Orange Street
Larry Whittaker
2Nd Street
Elnora Arp
East 2Nd Street
Cypress Street
Whittaker
Whitaker
Arp
Muscatine
Douglas Charles Reist
Sharon Barton
Bellevue
Leonard Thomas
Mulberry Ave
East 3Rd Street
Reist
Thomas
Thieves Enter Unlocked Home Reported at Monroe Street
Bob Hindbaugh of 623 Monroe Street reported a burglary after returning home early today. He said the residence was left unlocked since 7 p.m. Friday and several items were taken including firearms, a $30 transistor radio, and a $400 Craftsman tool set from a metal cabinet.
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Bob Hindbaugh
Monroe Street
Earlyroday
Hindbaugh
Cars Owned by Jean Maxson Reported Parked On East 8th Street
At about 6 10 a m today two 1955 and 1962 model cars owned by Jean Maxson of 612 East 8th street were observed parked on East 8th street near Orange street.
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Jean Maxson
E. 8Th Street
East 8Th Street
Orange Street
Muscatine Journal Publisher and Address Note
The Muscatine Journal is published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Muscatine Journal, a member of Lee Enterprises. It is incorporated at 201 E. 3rd St, Muscatine, Iowa 52761 and entered as second class matter in the Muscatine post office. The Associated Press provides local news and dispatches for publication.
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Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Jonormal
Lee Enterprises
E. 3Rd St
Muscatine
Iowa
Associated Presaa
Thia
Subscription Rates for Muscatine City Delivery
Subscription terms show Muscatine city delivery at $2.90 per month in advance, daily carrier service outside Muscatine at forty cents weekly, and mail rates by distance within fifty miles at $15 per year, within towns with carrier service at $18.08, and over fifty miles at $70 per year. All mail subscriptions prepaid. Office hours, special late delivery, and a local dial number are noted.
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City of
Muscatine
Dial
Zel
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Sheriff's Office
Royal Box
Duke Ellington
Sophie Tucker
Cab Calloway
Lena Horne
Count Basie
Nat King Cole
Stepin Fetchit
Bill Robinson
Dairy Queen
Uptown
Aurence Heston
Olivier
Alta Panavaio
Ric Eg Ucc
Ce Trestle
Kaz Garas
Stewart Granger
Oakwood Home
Thomas Beatty
U of I
Tima
East Second St
Celeste Geyer
Alogside
Danis, Fla
Santa Claus
Stiles Drug
Santa
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