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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1962
Page
2
Past year men from 1,000 communities found relief at the Excelsior Springs clinic. The ad promotes non surgical treatments for glandular inflammation and related rectal colon disorders, claiming lasting health gains and no obligation.
Oskaloosa High School won the final place trophy at Saturday’s invitational debating tourney hosted by Muscatine High School Forensics Club. Over 200 students from 19 towns and Illinois participated in the all day event, which ended at 3:30 p.m. Debaters from Oskaloosa finished 6-2, winning on speakers points 70 to 68 over Davenport West. Davenport Central was third at 5-3, with Muscatine tying for first in B division at 7-1. trophy awarded to Central on a two point speakers margin, 6Y to 39. Muscatine team members included Mary Joiner, Mary Beth Love affirmatives, Linda Gleaves and Randy Daur negatives. Muscatine novices excelled in C division.
White lights on the Salvation Army tree at Legend street and Mulder avenue glow as Muscatine and Kiwanis clubs raise over 200 for the drive. The Muscatine German band collected 82 and Kiwanis bell ringers 138.65 sat. A Kiwanis auction is planned Tuesday noon to aid Salvation Army baskets, with 250 applications so far.
William J. May starts Air Force pilot training at Reese AFB serving as a Lieutenant. A graduate of the State University of Iowa he will fly T-2T and the new T-8 jets during the extended training course. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Warren L May of Columbus Junction and his wife is the former Patricia L Farrier of Columbus Junction.
Joe Russell, 19, living with his grandmother Mrs. Mary Russell at 215 West 11th Street, has joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He is in basic training in San Diego California. He is the son of BEM and Mrs. Gene Russell of New Boston, Illinois.
Downtown Muscatine signs for ten fallout shelter properties. few remain. Owners signed by Harold Sadel, city mayor, to place shelters in dry basements. Remaining sites include Muscatine Bank and Trust Co. drive-in at East Third and Cedar, and a shelter at 330 East Third Street.
A U S satellite Explorer XVI launched from Island, Virginia, reaching an initial orbit around 400 to 733 miles above Earth. Officials say the mission will study meteoroids and space debris, with experiments and telemetry appearing to operate.
Meredith, a 29 year old Air Force veteran, alleges mistreatment after a weekend arrest on a traffic charge. Police deny abuse, stating he was arrested for failing to identify himself at an intersection and detained briefly near Kosciusko before returning to the University campus.
President Kennedy reviews his first two years in the White House in an unusual hourlong television interview. The program After Two Years A Conversation with the President will be carried by CBS and ABC at 5 30 p m CST and NBC at 8 30 p m
Members of the municipal electric and water departments board of trustees will hold a special meeting at 7 30 am Tuesday to open bids for unit substation equipment.
Denver resident G- Tipton and Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Hendriks and son Herb of Mt. Vernon spent the weekend visiting at Mrs. Roy Tipton’s home in Muscatine, joining other guests for a family gathering.
Roy Anderson aged 31 and Mrs Beverly Linder appeared before Judge Glenn Z Ple on charges of unlawful cohabitation. The two were arrested several months ago in Muscatine and now face sentencing.
Muscatine Community College 50 voice chorus directed by Carole Merrick performed seasonal selections for a Rotary Club luncheon. The girls quintet and college choir presented, Glenn Pace spoke on club programs, Paul Fischer announced an attendance contest, and the club will not meet on Monday Dec 4 resuming Monday Dec 31.
Des Moines governor elect Harold Hughes said Iowans want responsible state government with strong education, law enforcement, tax relief, and a sensible highways program. He pledged to cooperate with a Republican legislature when he takes office January 17, speaking at a Democratic victory dinner that raised funds to cover a remaining party deficit.
Edgar B. Storey 49, former director of the Iowa Development Commission, was named manager of the Des Moines office of the U S Small Business Administration. He succeeds Kerneth Fairall of Muscatine, who resigned last September.
The body of John Johansen, 53, of Evansdale, was pulled from the Cedar River Sunday in Waterloo. He apparently slipped into the river while walking along the riverbank and drowned.
A tribute to Joseph Lister highlights his antiseptic advances that reduced post operative infections and transformed surgery. The piece promotes Grimm Drug Store at 130 Fast Second Street offering quality prescriptions and service, noting 38 years in operation and Whitman Chocolates. A household hint suggests wrapping wounds with Saran Wrap to keep bandages dry during bathing.
The Weather Bureau predicts unusually mild conditions in southeast Towa through Tuesday with lows around 28 to 32 degrees and highs near 42 to 43 degrees. Temperatures may run 5 to 10 degrees above normal for the week, with a remote chance of light rain or snow toward week’s end.
An 11 year old youth admitted stealing 35 dollars at Reynolds Electric store on West Second Street and was charged with juvenile delinquency. Police traced the suspect to 207 West Fulham Avenue, and Chief Clifford Bennett stated the theft and related losses were reported earlier.
Mes Fravik Swink of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Mascaline enters University Hospital Iowa City Sunday for planned surgery. Local report notes she will undergo the operation and is in need of medical care.
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