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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1961

Page

7

McGill Leads Utah Scoring Run Early This Season

Utah's Billy McGill averages 37 points per game through seven contests, with 255 total points and strong shooting and rebounding, ranking among national leaders. NCAA release notes Holy Cross' Foley and Purdue's Dischinger as other top scorers in early season stats.

New York Billy the Hill Gonsaga Frank Burgess Lilah Ncaa Service Bureau Jack Foley Holy Cross Terry Dischinger Purdue

Matmen Away Tonight Swim Meet on Friday

Muscatine high wrestling travels to Rock Island Alleman for reserve and varsity bouts at 6:30 tonight, aiming to rebound after a 1-2 dual record with wins over Burlington and losses to Davenport Assumption and Ottumwa. Swimmers host Cedar Rapids Washington at MCA pool 7:30 Friday, seeking payback after a 6-3 loss to Washington and recent tests against Rock Island Clinton and Ottumwa. next meets start after the holiday, with Clinton visiting January 4.

Muscatine High Fred Wright Rock Island Alleman Burlington Davenport Assumption Ottumwa Bettendorf Dick Horton Cedar Rapids Washington MCA Washington Muscies Rock Island Clinton Iowa

Pro Basketball Results And Schedule From Wednesday

The Associated Press NBA results show Los Angeles a 10 percent indicator and Chicago 98 with Philadelphia 137 and Detroit 102. New York faces Boston in Providence. Friday schedules include Los Angeles at Washington and Chicago at Cleveland with Chicago at Pittsburgh and Hawaii at San Francisco.

NBA Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia Detroit New York Boston Washington Cleveland San Francisco Hawaii Pittsburgh Kansas City Sam Francisco

Grace United Church Conesville Christmas Plans

Grace United Church of Christ Conesville schedules Christmas service with Pasir George Herman De Boer delivering Christmas and the Cross message based on Luke 2 34 35. Church School at 9 30 am includes lessons from Matthew and Luke. annual program at 7 40 pm features a pageant and social hour by the tree. Kenneth Smith and Frank Barnhart return home from Muscatine General Hospital.

Conesville Grace United Church of Christ Pasir George Herman de Boer Beegins Marsha Gabriel Cecil Schlichting Leslie Joe Everett de Boer Church School Audrey Housed Faithe Shellabarger Florence de Boer George de Boer Dennis Buckman Marsha Crieser Mary Lar Ley Toornton Joseph Becky Gartzke Angel Shepherds Janet Everett Christine Buckman Debra de Boer Larry Everett Chester Smith Ricky Murdock Hilda Crieger Jerry Criener Carolyn Gabriel Darrell Crieger Gary Be Boer Conesville Camp Royal Neighbors’ of America Lodge Callie Everett Winifred Maxwell Kenneth Smith Frank Barnhart Muscatine General Hospital

Fight Results From The Associated Press Round List

In Rame, Italy Giulio Rinaldi stopped Helmut Ball in round seven after 1772 pounds, as Milan hosted the event. Duilio Lai stopped Gale Kerwin in seven rounds in Valley Stream. Giordano Campari outpointed Tommy Tibbs over ten rounds in Boston.

Associated Presse Rame Italy Giulio Rinaldi Thal Helmut Ball Germany Milan Duilio Lai Gale Kerwin Valley Stream N.Y Giordano Campari Ialy Tommy Tibbs Boaton

Huston Party Planned Sunday At Columbus Huston Party Planned Sunday At Columbus

The Huston family Christmas party is planned for Sunday December 24 at Bryn Mawr Steak House in Columbus Junction with Mr and Mrs Howard Huston and Cedar Rapids guests from Texas and area relatives expected to attend. The Cotter Presbyterian church Christmas program is set for Saturday December 24 at 7 30 p m with all members and friends invited. Various readers and families are noted visiting or returning for Christmas from Ottumwa Minneapolis Davenport Cedar Falls Wapello Rock Island Knox DePauw and Greencastle with multiple local families hosting holiday reunions and gatherings. Twenty five Columus Community School band members were chosen from grades five to eight for the Southeast Town Grade and Junior High Band Contest in January at Washington Iowa.

Columbus Junction Huston Bryn Mawr Howard Huston Cedar Rapids Texas Pinan Cotter Presbyterian Church Avian Lowe Ottumiya D. R. Marshall Nancy Crosby Minneapolis F. D. Smylie J. D. Hininger Charles Hininger Davenport Oren Lininger, Jr Wapelto Grant Buger Rock Island OTN Columbus Community School Washington Rex Schafer Cedar Falls Lewis Pugh Roxann Grohen Knox Elmer Cgrober Dianne Dunn William Dunn DePauw Greencastle Ind Rosanne Davis Beilly Ann Burns Cedi Falls

Deeds Recorded In Muscatine Area Transfers Name Parties

Deeds recorded show joining F and Thorn and Stark weather to H Hintermeister as part of lot 2 block 5 Muse Forrest D and Emma S and others to H Hintermeister part of lot 3 block 5 Muscatine William We and Vira A Burn to Levey L and Carl Ann Stark fleet total 11 Breese and Ci subdivision in park MeT2W Charles A and Helen Rehwaldt to City of Muscatine part of lot 7 block 14 Ida M and E P Steinmery and others La Glen Beossart and Lyle J Lucas int 4 and part of lot 5 block 99 Muscatine Andrew L and Alice G Yor Gerald I and Nora Dallene Regennitler part of lot 4 block 138 Muscatine Estate of Louise Gunzanhauser to LaMayne E Jacobs int 54 sec 4 West addition to Muscatine.

F. and Thorn Stark Weather Hintermeister Muse Forrest D Emma Si Hintermeisster Muscatine William We Vira A. Burn J Levey L Carl Ann Stark Fleet Breese and Park of See Louise Gunzanhauser LaMayne E. Jacobs West Addition

Three Townships To Be canvassed on Saturday for CROP

Canvassing in Montpelier Cedar and Seventy-Six townships will wrap up the Christian Rural Overseas Program drive in Muscatine County. Residents may donate cash and corn as efforts are organized by Rev Royal Laat Srtuchhey and local 4 H and FFA groups amid effort to shell and store the harvest for foreign relief.

Christian Rural Overseas Program Muscatine County Stephen Rt. Raat Montpelier Muscatine Royal Laat Sweetland Township Sweetland Royal Busters Club Lake Two Lake Livewives Wilton Wilton Hustlers James Shepard TeShake Bros Root Letts North Methodist George Lohman Central State Bank

Christmas party for Wapello TTT held at church

Wapello Chapter 6 TTT held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening in the dining room of the Catholic church. Ruth Bentley welcomed guests and Pauline Elliott spoke. Diana Truitt reported on her Eden Valley camp experiences and Myrile Dunlap was crowned queen among several candidates. Special music featured Laurene Burngardner and others. Santa arrived with gifts as 33 members attended.

Wapello TTT Catholic Church Eka Matthews Laurene Bumrardner Carol Stephens Mildred Beik Nita Schwab Ruth Benney Ruth Bentley Pauline Elliott Martine Schmeiser Diana Truit Eden Valley Mes Myrile Dunlap James Pauline Stephens Clara Deppey Estella Dodds Fanny Wilson Laurene Bumgardner Laurene Burngardnes Borathy McNeil Lorraine Hook Svs Coral Stephens Marie Cornice Morning Sun Sulvey The Colm

Oakville WSCS Party at Methodist Church

Oakville Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Christmas party on Tuesday December 19 at 2 pm in the Methodist church. Decorations and a knickknack tree brightened the counter. members took candy canes for place settings and gifts were packed for shut-ins. Offertory supported the Bidwell Riverside Settlement. Hosts and program committee named. next meeting planned for January 9 with assigned roles. The WSCS also packed Christmas boxes for distribution with packing volunteers listed. Boy Scouts met December 18 at the community building to plan winter camp at Camp Eastman and will deliver Christmas boxes to shut-ins.

Oakville Woman's Society of Christian Service Wilma Swafford Lucille Strawsbacher Viola Hardin Shubins Bidwell - Riverside Drs Moines Millie Charbonneaux Jane Lehnert Judy Gerst Dale Bass Dan Arlene Kuntz Virginia Swafford Frances Bass WSCS Elsie Baxter Freis Swan Mac Bailey Opal Vinla Harem Lida Carnegy Doris Welmer Bay Scouts Dee Ralph Brown Camp Eastman Nauvin Jl Therebay Rain Brown Scoumaster Boy Scouts

West Liberty Adah Rebekahs Hold Christmas Exchange

Adah Rebekahs at West Liberty held their regular December 20 meeting with noble grand Gladys Wo presiding. Thirty four members attended the Christmas program and gift exchange. Messages from members in Mesa Arizona and notes on anniversaries were read. Officers and committees were named for auditing and work. Installation set for January 2 1962 with Gladys Wolf in charge of refreshments. Legion Auxiliary and veterans hospital bingo volunteers noted. Open house by Mr and Mrs Mauck at 308 E for faculty and staff referenced. Economic remarks on rural America agriculture adjustments conclude the report.

West Liberty Adah Rebekah Rccipe No Noble Gladys Wo Wale Vler Sylvia Lawton Mesa Arizona RB. R. Wright Ray Rockafellow Zelma Barnes Ellie] Satterthwaite Jessie Corviel Pauline Wall Crystal Crow Ruby Brayson Lilian Rabe Berl Heath Kenneth Heath Gladys Wolf

Generosity Shown United Fund Gift of 1962 Muscatine

Carl Walter United Fund president commends the community for meeting next year’s budget. He notes gifts supported 12 agencies aiding troubled and homeless children and families, calling it the annual gift that lasts all year and strengthens dreams for all ages.

United Fund United Fund of Muscating Carl Walter Walter Santa Claus Homele United Way Muscatne

Key battle in Eastern Town conference near Wilton

Wilton hosts Durant in a pivotal Game of the Year matchup with both teams undefeated or near undefeated in league play. The Beavers sit 6-0, aiming to defend the top spot, while Durant nips at 4-1. Other games include Lone Tree at A High and West Branch at Mount Vernon, plus girls and nonconference sequences around the region.

Wilton Durant Beavers Duranth Lone Tree Rockringe Mid-Prairie Winfield-Mount Union West Branch Keokuk Betendorf Cedar Rapids Regis Ottumwa Moline JC

Oakville Churches Plan Christmas Services

Oakville churches announce December services led by Rev. Dale Bass at the Methodist church with a sermon titled Love is a Simple Thing Sunday school at 9 45 and service at 11 00. The Church of God schedules worship at 9 00 Sunday, with Rev. Herbert Clevenger, and a 7 30 p m Young Peoples service with carols. Fairview Church presents A Babies Message by Rev. Howard Peterson, with services at 9 00 and Sunday school at 10 00. Cedar Falls visit notes and the Sdamember University Choir, featuring Max Peterson of Oakville, perform in Cedar Rapids on December 2.

Uakville Oakville Oakville Methodist Dale Bass Church OF God Ma. m Herbert Clevenger Young Peoples Fairview Howard Peterson Qorville Werter Carl Wehner Cedar Falls Sdamember University Choir Max Peterson Cedar Rapids

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Utah McGill Matmen Away Comn Lester Cornell Atalissa FFA Cedar Valley + Methodist’ church Goshen Gladiators Cobbiell's Lawrence MacKillip & Sons McKee Elevator McKee Appliance East Second Street Adah Rebekahs W. Liberty America Wilton Vs. Durant Mount Vernon Parsonare Ken Hetzler Farm Bureau the Muscatine Journal
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