Kiwanis Club Raises 276 for Salvation Army Fund
Members of the Muscatine Kiwanis Club donated 276 dollars to the Salvation Army Christmas fund at the noon luncheon. The money came from an auction of white elephant packages. Harold Ogilvie served as auctioneer. Packages sold from 15 to 7 dollars. Club President Paul Lehnert and secretary Jerry Othmer assisted.
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Muscatine Kiwanis Club
Salvation Army
Harold Ogilvie
Paul Lehnert
Jerry Othmer
Season Peak Of Mail At Muscatine Hit 199867 Here
Muscatine post office processed 199,867 pieces on Friday, a seasonal peak likely. Acting Postmaster Walter Conway predicted the Friday total would be the peak, with 176,716 pieces today up 10.7 percent from 159,614 last year. Two hearings on Keller Industries bonds and a 1967 budget change were moved to Thursday finance committee session.
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U. S
Muscatine
Walter Conway
City Council
Keller Industries, Inc
Iowa 1965 flood payment to Muscatine mayor
The final payment of 31350.70 dollars from the Iowa Comptroller's office for Muscatine flood expenses was received today by Mayor E. S. Burns. Deputy Sheriff Bob Miller directed traffic along U.S. 38 north of Muscatine after a large truck broke down at 4 45 p m. No accidents occurred.
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Iowa Comptroller’s Office
Muscatine
E. S. Burns
Bob Miller
Towa 38
News Directors Have New Leader in Iowa
DES MOINES AP report says Bob Kelso, news director at Station KLAN Atlantic, became president of the Iowa AP Radio-TV News Directors Association. He succeeds Larry Shaw of KLWW Cedar Rapids, who leaves Iowa for a West Coast position and is formerly of Muscatine.
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DES Moines
Bob Kelso
Klan
Atlantic
Iowa
AP Radio-Tv News Directors Association
Kelso
Larry Shaw
KLWW
Cedar Rapids
Shaw
Muscatine
Salvation Army Christmas Basket Tickets Sent by Mail
Salvation Army mailed Christmas basket tickets Monday for families to receive baskets this year. A spokesman said no more applications are being taken. About 100 baskets will be distributed Saturday, Dec. 23, to those who receive tickets.
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Salvation Army
Pajama Game tryouts in Muscatine senior high theater
Auditions for speaking and singing parts of the Pajama Game are tonight at Faith United Church of Christ social room at 8 p.m. Muscatine High School will stage the musical February 9 and 10 in the auditorium. No tryouts Wednesday due to Christmas rehearsals.
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Muscatine
Faith United Church of Christ
Muscatine High School
Humane Society Will Collect Pet Food This Christmas
The Muscatine Humane Society says no barrels at local stores this year for dog and cat food. People wishing to donate may call 263-7358 to arrange pickup at the shelter on Maple Grove Road during the Christmas season.
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Muscatine Humane Society
Maple Grove Road
Party in Tavern Brings Sunday Wedding in Washington
In EAST WENATCHIE Washington a Santa clad barmaid hosted Hugo's Tavern as guests filled old poker table gifts cake drinks and a dinner. Justice Coral Lake united 70 year old James Dreskin and 55 year old Bertha Jackson who said they chose the tavern because friends were there. Civic Art Guild meets tonight at 7:30 in the Cherry Street fire station studio, inviting visitors.
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East Wenatchie
Wash
Hugo
Justice of the Peace Coral
Lake
James Dreskin
Bertha Jackson
Alice Testall
Civic Art Guild
Cherry St
Four More Iowans Die in Vietnam
Four Iowans killed in Vietnam according to the Defense Department: Seaman Dale Edward Egbert Des Moines, Spec. 5 Richard J. Boeshart Sioux City, Lance Cpl. Louis N. Cooley Jr. Council Bluffs, and Marine Pfc. Ernesto Perez Rake. Egbert died November 24 when his river patrol boat was destroyed by enemy fire. Boeshart, with the 1st Cavalry Division, died December 15 of gunshot wounds after nearing return to the U.S. Cooley died December from fragmentation wounds with the 1st Searchlight Battery, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. Perez, in Vietnam since November, was killed last Friday after enlisting in May.
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Associated Press
Vietnam
Defense Department
Seaman Dale Edward Egbert
Harold F. Egbert
Des Moines
Richard J. Boeshart
Phillip D. Boeshart
Sioux City
Lance Cpl
Louis N. Cooley Jr
Louis N. Cooley
Council Bluffs
Marine Pic
Ernesto Perez
Paul Perez
Rake
Egbert
Boeshart
U.S
1St Cavalry Division
Practice Fire At Park Lane This Morning
Muscatine firefighters conducted a practice alarm at 8 45 a m to destroy the frame of the home that formerly housed Park Lane Golf Course operations on Mulberry Avenue. The property has been purchased by Beach Lumber and Supply Company which is constructing Sunrise View addition on the former golf course.
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Muscatine
Park Lane
Mulberry Avenue
Beach Lumber and Supply Company
Sunrise View
Christmas Party Held by Sun Mart No 12 at Geneva Club
The Sun Mart No 12 Christmas party occurred Sunday night at Geneva Country Club with 75 attendees including employees spouses and guests. A dinner followed by a gift exchange and dancing completed the event.
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Sun Mart No. 12
Geneva Country Club
Crumly Receives New Navy Address in San Francisco
Mr. and Mrs. Max L. Crumly of 213 Cook Muscatine have received a new address for their son Mike. He is listed as M. L. Crumly S N B 586762 USS Jouett DLG 29 Supply Division FPO San Francisco California 96601.
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Mike Crumly
Crumly
Max L. Crumly
Cook
Muscatine
Mike
M. L. Crumly
S.N. B
USS Jouett
Supply Division
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
Elk Chanters Go Caroling Tour by Elks Chapter
Forty members of the Elks Chanters led by Max Collins toured Muscatine Monday evening visiting Muscatine General Hospital Hershey Home Julia Elizabeth Home Oakwood and Muscatine County Home A gift exchange and party followed at the Elks lodge.
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The
Elks Chanters
Max Collins
Muscatine General Hospital
Hershey
Julia Elizabeth
Oakwood
Muscatine County
Elks Lodge
Muscatine Journal Contact and Delivery Rates
The Muscatine Journal lists publication details and subscription rates for city and out of town readers, including carrier and mail options, with prices ranging from 2.00 per month to 20.00 per year depending on location. Office hours and special delivery times are noted, along with a contact phone number.
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City of
Muscatine
D. m
Dial
Stanley Edges Hughes in TV Poll in Fort Dodge
State Senator David Stanley led Gov Harold Hughes in an instant TV poll by KVFD in Fort Dodge. Poll asked if they face each other next November for the Senate. 342 Yes 448 No, Stanley ahead by 106 votes. Calls ran 6 to 10 pm. Webster County leans Democratic.
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David Stanley
Muscatine
Harold Hughes
Kvfd-Tv
Fort Dodge
Hughes
U.S. Senate
Stanley
Bourke Hickenlooper
U. S. Senate
Webster County
Commercial River Traffic Declines on Mississippi
River traffic across the district fell last week to 66,200 tons, about 10,000 fewer than prior. Upstream moved 17 towboats and 30 barges with 28,500 tons, including 26,200 tons of petroleum products and 2,300 tons of miscellaneous goods. Downstream moved 17 towboats and 27 barges with 31,900 tons of grain and 2,400 tons of miscellaneous items.
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Mississippi River
Rep Schwengel To Visit Here On January 2
Representative Fred Schwengel of Iowa's First District will visit Muscatine on Tuesday January 2. A public luncheon at Hotel Muscatine at 12:00 p.m. is dutch treat to hear his Vietnam trip report. He will meet at the Civic Center then attend a 3 p.m. coffee hosted by the Muscatine League of Women Voters. Reservations via Robert Bosch or Tom Manton.
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Hotel Muscatine
Schwengel
Vietnam
Civic Center
Muscatine
Tom Manton
Four Sioux families find jobs in Muscatine project
Four Sioux Indian families from Rosebud are working in Muscatine under a pilot relocation program begun in September. The effort, run with the Iowa Employment Commission and partners, plans to relocate 17 more families pending funding while others have returned to their reservations for medical or personal reasons. Workers include Thomas Romero at Home-O-Nize, Orville Horselooking at Iowa Business Exchange, Matthew Warbonnet and Al Dillon at Grain Processing, with supportive remarks from supervisors and the firms involved.
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Jerry Russell
Rosebud
Muscatine
Iowa Employment Commission
Dan Ales
Commission
Thomas Romero
Orville
Ales
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Reggie Meyers
Iowa Business Exchange
Orville Horselooking
Rotary Club Hosts Christmas Smorgasbord Review
Muscatine Rotarians enjoyed a Christmas smorgasbord at their weekly meeting Monday noon. Santa Claus distributed gifts to members and Gary Weber led the “Rotarians in the News” segment. Guest Larry Van Eman, University of Iowa assistant basketball coach, discussed Hawkeye season opening and a West Coast trip. The club will skip two meetings due to holidays. Mrs. Ethel Stoffles, burned in a Sunday fire at 514 E Fourth, remained in critical condition at the University hospital Iowa City, fifth floor room C515.
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Muscatine Rotarians
Santa Claus
Gary Weber
Larry van Eman
University of Iowa
West Coast
Rotary Club
Ethel Irene Stoffles
University Hospital
Iowa City
Toastmasters Name Officers for 1983 Nomination
Muscatine Toastmasters named officers for 1983 at a Monday meeting. Voting on candidates will occur at the January 8 session. Nominated: Gary Duncan educational vice president John Rex administrative vice president Ken Hetzler treasurer Irving Deidt sergeant at arms Lyle Ernst secretary. Speakers included David Horney and Kenneth Hetzler on senators.
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Muscatine
Stanley
John Rex
Hickenlooper
Don Campbell
Irving Deih
Lyle Ernst
Vincent Graettinger
Richard Parish
Ralph Cullen
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Church of the Nazarene
Sherman Hunter
Sycamore
Muscatine Chamber of Commerce
Broadway
Tom Korte
Kiwanis Club
Sabrina Laundromat
Oregon St
Westinghouse
Martin Shallangeski
Robert McFadden
Humane Society
Dairy Queen
the Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Journal
le Lee Enterprises, Incorporated
E. 3Rd St
TT Sco
Pasa
Kazgaras
Stewart Granger
Gabriella
Tod
Stanley Edges Hughes
Fred Schwengel
Melcdeers
Old St. Nick
Meyers
al Dillon
Grain Processing Corporation
Dick Buster
Matthew Warbonnet
Clark Jefferson
Jack Smith
Romero
Guam
Critic
Robert Pape
Russ Buchanan
Myrurgia
Spain
Joya * Flor DE Blason Metzel
Mulberry Ave
Ann Connor
Chuck Brammer
East Second St
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