CardPac Study Shows More Students Now Want Post High School Education
Iowa public high school seniors show a rising trend toward further study with about three quarters planning college or vocational training. Three year data from 1965 to 1967 show 67, 72, and 73 percent respectively, aided by community colleges and technical schools. The study, by Ralph A. Van Dusseldorp of the Iowa Department of Public Instruction and IEIC, uses a pupil inventory of 32,922 seniors and 214,060 pupils overall to map future educational paths.
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CardPac
Iowa City
Iowa
Ralph A. van Dusseldorp
State Department of Public Instruction
Towa Educational Information Center
IEIC
University of Iowa
van Dusseldorp
U of I
Snow Drenches Iowa as Arctic Chill Deepens
The Associated Press reports a deepening Arctic air mass sweeps across Iowa, with highs from 47 at Mason City to 58 at Burlington on Wednesday. By noon the temperature fell to 26 after an overnight low of 37, with snow in Muscatine and hazardous driving conditions statewide. Frigid readings were forecast to dip to 10 to 15 below zero in the northwest and zero to five above in the southeast tonight. Occasional rain or snow and continued cold were expected through Friday.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Burlington
Iowa
Muscatine
Northwestern
Southeastern
Wisconsin Mayor Warns Over Prairie du Chien Bridge
Prairie du Chien Mayor Edward Farrell warned engineers "lie awake nights" about the Mississippi River suspension bridge to Marquette, Iowa, noting its age matches the collapsed Point Pleasant WV span. State official Bakke said the bridge should be replaced but funds guard against tragedy. Farrell described the bridge as shaky, especially with trucks behind him, and said heavy trucks regularly use the Lansing Iowa crossing nearby.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Marquette
Iowa
Edward Farrell
Mississippi River
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Ohio River
Farrell
G. H. Bakke
Wisconsin
Lansing
DeMolay Commandery Names D. Schmarje As New Commander
David Schmarje was elected commander of the De Molay Commandery for 1968. Elected with him were James Fischer generalissimo Walter Weber captain general Myles Beitz treasurer Fred Busch Sr recorder and Harry Fry berger representative on temple board. Appointed officers will be named later.
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David Schmarje
DeMolay Commandery
James Fischer
Walter Weber
Myles Beitz
Fred. Busch Sr
Harry Fryberger
Temple Board
Elderly Residents Taken On Tour Here by Jaycees
Muscatine Jaycees and Jaycee Ettes conducted Operation CAFE on Wednesday evening, taking 28 residents from five nursing homes on a city automobile tour to view Christmas decorations. Drivers included David Schmarje as chairman and Dan Murray, Donald Klebe, Ranson Howe, and Jim Drumm. Refreshments were served at the Muscatine Civic Center by Kay Konrad, Nancy Stricklin, and Mary Schmarje.
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David Schmarje
Dan Murray
Donald Klebe
Ranson Howe
Jim Drumm
Kay Konrad
Nancy Stricklin
Mary Schmarje
Muscatine Civic Center
Muscatine High Debaters Earn Second National Forensic League Degrees
Three Muscatine High School varsity debaters Kristine Meyer Jan Fisher and John Heden are awarded their second National Forensic League degrees for strong performances across multiple tournaments this year.
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Muscatine High School
National Forensic League
Kristine Meyer
Jan Fisher
John Heden
Bob Dahl
Marti
Faith United Church Christmas Eve Services Planned
Faith United Church of Christ will hold two Christmas Eve Holy Communion services at 7 30 PM and 11 30 PM. Carols and candle lighting will accompany Communion with performances by Youth Choir Senior Choir Maurice Reed and Hank Dutt. Guest pastor Rev Walter Ross invites all sincere Christians to attend.
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Faith United Church of Christ
Maurice Reed
Hank Dutt
Allen Smailey
Walter Ross
Terry Frye Home on Leave from Blytheville AFB
Terry Frye is home on a 14 day leave visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Scott Frye at 1912 Pine Field. He is stationed at Blytheville Air Force Base in Arkansas during the leave.
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Terry Frye
Scott Frye
Pinefield
Frye
Blytheville Afb
Arkansas
Heinz Company Christmas Party Honors Employees
The H J Heinz Company hosted a Christmas dinner and party at the Elks lodge for current and retired workers. Willard Walker served as toastmaster, Rev. Telford Dindinger gave the invocation and an inspirational message. E R Maher honored 45 award recipients for service years, from 5 to 40 years.
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H. J. Heinz Company
Elks Lodge
Willard Walker
Telford H. Dindinger
Dindinger
E. R. Maher
Muscatine
Maher
Funeral for Father Attended by Muscatine Pair
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Knapps and Mrs. Georgia Sterling of Muscatine attended funeral services for George Chrisman, the women's father, at Trenton Missouri on Wednesday. Mr. Chrisman died Saturday December 16.
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Donald Knapps
Georgia Sterling
Muscatine
George Chrisman
Trenton
Chrisman
Muscatine Journal Publisher and Subscription Rates
Muscatine Journal details subscription prices for in town and distant mail, delivery options, and office hours. Also notes AP exclusive rights to local news and paper contact details.
College Students Sponsor Party for Needy Children
The Student Iowa State Education Association at Muscatine Community College hosted a Christmas party for about 50 underprivileged children. They organized games dinner and a Santa visit with gifts. Local merchants and DeMolay provided substantial support and thanks are extended to numerous sponsors including Bartons Wester Drug Neal's Toys Minton's Carlson's Flowers US Bakery Woolworth's and others.
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Iowa State Education Association
Muscatine Community College
I.S.E.4
I.S.E.A
Bartons
Wester Drug
Neal’s Toys
Minton’s
Carlson's
Woolworth’s
Jupiter
Penney's
Pape's
Evan’s Card Shop
Gambles
Bramway Rexall Drug
Mar-Clare ‘S
Lang's
Safely’s Sporting Goods
Grimm Drug
Western Auto
Leu Typewriter
Hubbles
Stiles
Kempf's Jewelry
K & D Clothiers
Paul's
Foxes
Grants
Rosa's
Mrs. Steven
van Veen
Chamber to Host College Students Here Dec 27
Area students in junior senior or graduate college classes will attend a reception on Wednesday December 27 at Muscatine Community College. The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and local industries sponsor Community Career Opportunities Day to acquaint students with local summer jobs and career opportunities after graduation. Parents are asked to call the Chamber at 263-8895 with the student’s name address college major and expected graduation year. Representatives from local industries will be present to meet the guests.
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Muscatine Community College
Muscatine Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
$1,000 Sought in guitar theft case in Muscatine County
An insurance claimant seeks $1,000 for loss of an electric guitar in Muscatine County district court against Fulton Insurance Company and Rolland K. Ziegenhorn. The guitar was stolen from a locked car on Oct. 31, 1966 after proof of loss was filed and allegedly not paid.
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Muscatine County
Fulton Insurance Company
Rolland K. Ziegenhorn
W. 4Th Street
Muscatine
Plaintff
Ziegenhorn
Intoxication Case Hits Clinton L Becker With Fine
A Muscatine County district court fined Clinton L Becker three hundred dollars and court costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on September 8 in Muscatine. Becker pleaded guilty October 10 and his license was suspended for 60 days. Failure to pay will extend the fine at five dollars per day.
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Muscatine County
Clinton L. Becker
Cedar
4Th Streets
Muscatine
Harvey G. Allbee, Jr
Becker
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Heinz Company
H. J. Beinz II
H. E. McKinley
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R. J. Parish
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Esther Ta Cas
Twila Rutka
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Muscatine Journal
Lee Enterprises
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AP News
City of Muscatine
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