New Monsanto plant unit part of 295 million 1963 expansion
The Ramrod herbicide unit at the Muscatine Island plant symbolizes Monsanto's 295 million capital investments in 1963. The year set a company record for plant and equipment spending, surpassing the 218 million mark in 1864, with projects across the US and overseas including Springfield and Kenilworth in the east, El Dorado and Decatur in the south, John F. Queeny plant in St. Louis, Soda Springs and Eugene in the west, and sites in Luxembourg, Scotland, Mexico, Canada, and Belgium. The report notes expansions at multiple facilities and international locations during 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsanto
Muscatine Island
Monsanto Company
United States
Springfield
Mass
Kenilworth
N. J
Mitre
W. Va
el Dorado
Ark
Decatur Ala
Alvin, Tex
Midwest
John F. Queeny
St. Louis
The
International
Muscatine Journal Rates and Publication Details
The Muscatine Journal published daily except Sunday by Lee Enterprises at 20 E. Second Street Muscatine Iowa with subscription rates and delivery details. The paper notes exclusive AP news use and office hours with special delivery service for missed papers and mail subscriptions within fifty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Bunscritors
Dally
Rfty Ralles
Almalt
B-Vance
Ortlee
Wwa Bom
Fine Man Hunting Deer Without License Here
A defendant accused of hunting deer without a license was found guilty in court here this morning. Ross Landon, 31, 320 Angle Street, was fined $20 and assessed costs by Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Landon
Angle Street
Puns Landon
Dan Nichols
Cedar River
Moscow
Nichols
Landon
Christmas Open House Tour links Illinois City women
Illinois City Mesdames Clarice Peterson Bonna Peterson Joan Miers Anna Marie Freyerrouth Jeanette Feldman Lillie Keller Phyllis Danner Lynn Clark and Barbara Crose attended the annual Christmas Open House Tour sponsored by the Rock Island County Home Economics Extension Council. Twelve homes were visited. Esther Circle of Illinois City Methodist Church prepared eighteen fruit plates delivered to shut ins. Additional social notes cover Florida trips, church roles, a Christmas pageant, and local club activity.
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Illinois City
Mesdames Clarice Peterson
Bonna Peterson
Joan Miers
Anna Marie Freyerrouth
Jeanette Feldman
Lillie Keller
Phyllis Danner
Lynn Clark
Barbara Crose
Rock Island County Home’ Economics Extension Council
Esther Circle
Woman Wins Mrs. Elnora Midman Cash Prize at Friday Night drawing
Mrs. Elnora Midman of Rt. 5 is the winner of a $175 cash prize in the final Family Shop ping Night drawing conducted by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Elnora Midman
Rt. 5
Chamber of Commerce
Nichols Woman's Society speaker vents Christmas art theme
Mrs. D. F. Mossman spoke to Nichols WSCS at the Dec 15 meeting in Lone Tree, on Symbols of Christmas Art from the program book. Helen Talge led, with worship by Kenneth Smith. group sang Silent Night. Officers reported, January meeting set for Jan 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
D. F. Mossman
Lone Tree
Nichols Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Ernest Kirchner
Pearl Schmitt
Donald Wildasin
Helen Talge
Mossman
Kenneth Smith
Marvin Ceynar
Clarence Miller
Louis Chown
Fred Swanson
Hale Hanit
Society
Paul Jasper
Donald Buser
LaMoyne Kirchner
Bider
Ralph Kirchner
Harry Braun
Four Boys Take Purse From Woman
Four youths attacked pedestrian Mrs. Irma Eden at Mulberry and East Seventh in Muscatine and stole her purse containing 80 dollars. Police reported the Thursday night incident at 7 50 p m. The prior evening two boys assaulted Mrs. Emma Truxell on Mulberry near East Second, throwing her and taking her purse. she kept hers.
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Muscatine
Irma’ Eden
Mulberry Avenue
Mulberry
East Seventh Street
Emma E. Truxell
East Second Street
Truxell
Seventh
Eden
Cedar Valley Woman’s Society Hostess Brunch
Mrs Joe Phelps hosted a Cedar Valley church community brunch with Christmas carols, a meditation on the Lords Prayer, self study on membership meaning, and multiple buzz sessions. Attendees included Mrs Jack Blair and Mrs Clinton Myers with piano accompaniment by Mrs Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
Joe Phelps
Jack Blair
John Flater
Paul Oberman
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Society
Charles Newcomb
Woman's Society
Clifton Meyers
Christ
Clinton Myers
Blair
Muscatine County Jail Awaits Christmas Prisoners
Muscatine County Jail had no inmates as Sheriff Dick Oppelt faced an empty Christmas cellblock. One man, Gary Lee Brown, 19, appeared before Judge Robert K Stoler on a robbery charge and received six months in county jail on probation. Brown was held since arrest after being accused by Leslie Nesbit of taking $40 on Grandview Avenue.
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Muscatine County
Jone
Robert K Stoler
Dick Oppelt
Gary Lee Brown
Leslie Lee Nesbit
Iowa Avenue
Grandview Avenue
Brown
ASCS Office Will Close On Fridays
The Muscatine County ASCS office will be closed Friday December 24 and Friday December 31 for Christmas and New Year observances. Because the office is closed on December 31 deadlines extend through January 3, 1965.
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ASCS
Muscatine County
Youth Fined for Minor Alcohol Possession in Muscatine
Gary Gene Holladay, 19, was fined $50 and $5 costs in justice court after arrest by Muscatine police for possessing alcoholic drinks as a minor. Police found two six packs of beer and a bottle of vodka in his possession in the business district on Saturday night.
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Muscatine
Gary Gene Holladay
Nichols
Justice of the Peace Court
Four Youths Plead Not Guilty on City Charges
Four youths taken into custody on West Second street pleaded not guilty in Police court. Judge Duane Goetken set hearings for Dec. 21. De Wayne Curry, Robert Havel, and Craig Shifler face distur bance charges. Raymond Campbell pleads intoxication and is released on a $10 bond while the three others post $30 bonds. A separate incident on West Second street saw a youth crash through the plate glass window of J William Mark Insurance at 120 West Second after a fight on the sidewalk.
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West Second Street
Duane Goetken
DeWayne Eugene Curry
Mulberry Avenue
Robert Donald Havel
Muscatine
Craig Dean Shifler
Culver Street
Raymond RB. Campbell
J. William Mark Insurance Office
Clover Leaf Pals 4-H Elects Officers at Geneva Club
The Clover Leaf Pals 4-H club held a Christmas party at the Geneva Country Club with holiday decor and member favors. A brief business meeting elected 1966 officers Ann Petersen president Susan Schauland vice president Dorothy Angel secretary treasurer and Shelley Meyers historian and reporter. The group discussed participation in January’s Awards Night program and the next meeting date and place will be announced later.
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Clover Leaf Pals 4-H Club
Geneva Country Club
Ann Petersen
Susan Schauland
Dorothy Angel
Shelley Meyers
Land Bank to Hold Annual Meeting Here in February
The Land Bank Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting February 2 at Muscatine. Manager Fred J. Klopfenstein will oversee reports on the year’s progress and the election of two directors. Dean Raber of the Federal Land Bank of Omaha will speak. registration starts 11:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. A luncheon and entertainment follow. Directors include Lloyd L. Myers, Forrest Townsley, Frank H. Aringdale, Herbert C. Hinkhouse, and Raymond B. Williams. The Iowa City FLBA serves Cedar, Johnson, Louisa, and Muscatine counties with long-term loans, owned by borrower-members.
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Federal. Land Bank Association
Muscatine
Fred J. Klopfenstein
Klopfenstein
Dean Raber
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Elks Lodge
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Grace
Grace Notes
Calvary Baptist Church
Hershey Convalescent Home
Riverview Heights
Oakwood Convalescent Home
Jung Elizabeth Home
Muscatine General Hospital
William VanYsseldyk
Lifflie Friedericksen
Fairview
Journal
Sweetland
James Var Camp
Joanne
Susan
Harlan Phillips
Dutie
Arlington
J. D. van Camp
Vern van Camp
Van
Crewe Cover
Ill
Bridgeview
Trenton
Mich
Soda Springs
Ida
Eugene
Roland
Kupe
Iinois City
Thomas Watson
Florida
Russell
Joe Watson
Sarasota
Fla
Dewey Baker
M. G. Aldredge
Uriel Reed
Kate Reist
Ilinois City Methodist Church
Ethyl Tyler
Wendell Foster
Aledo
Ise of the
Harold Han
Americus Club
Grandview
Leota Schaper
Marcia Heck
Wapello
Paul Stineman
Darren
Wendy Greer
Ralph Gerling
Darrel Greer
Bernard Bean
Laptown
Emenee Eol
Ayaov Su
Haley Ca Romero
Clark Oro
Amo Carr War Lembede
Vos
Loren Sua
Ashley Oe
Buttram
Omc
Keaton Aron
Nichols Wscs
Mrs. Phelps
Fred Gepping
Atalissa
Nichols Methodist
Earl's Barber Shop
Kenny’s Barber Shop
Tom's Barber Shop
Nolan’s Barber Shop
Hotel
Muscetine Barber Shop
Don’s Barber Shop
Reeve's Barber Shop
Chandler's Barber Shop
Mulberry Barber Shop
Park Avenue Barber Shop
Associated Muster Barbers of America
Land Bank
Pangburk
Taylor
East Second St
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