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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1960

Page

5

Keokuk Chiefs Rout Fort Madison In Midseason Clash

Keokuk led 120 to start and dominated Fort Madison at Wright Fieldhouse Tuesday night. Coach Bil Jones praised team play and improved big man Bill Frier who had five points and six rebounds. Rink Bowers pulled 14 rebounds, Merle Horner added nine, and Terry Glasgow scored 16.

Jerry Colbert Keokuk Gate City Keokuk Chiefs Fort Madison Wright Fieldhouse Bil Jones Keokuts Bill Frier Chiefs Frier Rink Bowers Boars Merle Horner Terry Glasgow

Patterson Favored In Third Patterson Johansson Title Bout

New York bookmakers list Floyd Patterson a 3 to 1 favorite to beat Ingemar Johansson in their third title fight at Miami Beach Convention Hall on March 20. Johansson had previously defeated Patterson in 1950 and again in 1960, fueling doubts about Patterson’s ability to win the bout.

New York Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Miami Beach Convention Hall Inge Patterson Yankee Staium Sweete Polo Grounds Johansson Ingo

Breakfast habits boost productivity says study

A University of Illinois study suggests workers who eat a nutritious breakfast with protein such as eggs meat or milk start the day fresher and more energetic and achieve more than those who skip breakfast or eat a poor one.

Urbana University of Ilinois

Cyclones Return Home After Losing Road Trip

Iowa State heads home with a 3-3 record after a 91-81 defeat at Michigan State and a 72-60 loss at Marquette. Spartans senior Dave Fabs poured in 29 points, while Dick Hall added 21 and Ted Williams 15. Cyclones leaders Henry Whitney with 14, Gary Wheeler and Sam Barnard with 13 each. Michigan State led 47-36 at halftime and pulled away the rest of the way.

West Lansing Mich -—-m Iowa State Wisconsin Michigan Cyclones Michigan State East’ Lansing Marqueste Milwaukee Dave ‘Fabs Spartans Dick Hall Ted Williams Henry Whitney Gary Wheeler Sam Barnard OL Barnard

Junction OES Chapter Has Election

Columbus Junction OES chapter announces officers for the coming year with Beutat Proty as worthy matron and Clyde Crawford as worthy patron. Air Force member Lorna Frisk to visit, banks and post office observe Christmas holiday on Monday December 26, with bank stockholders meeting January 10 at 6:30 pm. Santa visits Columbus Junction. local stores to close for holiday.

Columbus Junction Emma Beckian OES Beutat Proty Clyde Crawford Ann Pugh Edward Prots Matherine Cavey Florence Harbison Marie Duncan Leah Hawkins Lorna Frisk Air Force McGuire, Field New Jersey

Spotlight on Agriculture A Christmas Warmth Across Rural Iowa

A holiday column from Spotlight on Agriculture by Here Plumbeck reflects on Christmas traditions in farm life, notes Santa’s arrival without snow, and praises holiday preparations from cookies to nativity displays. It also covers farm policy talk, Kennedy’s cabinet picks, and a Muscatine County Christmas gift. The piece ends with a seasonal greeting to readers.

Jimmy Jeliers Jim Wauwatosa Wisconsin America Agriculture Kennedy Minnesota Orville Freeman South Dakota George McGovern Ldger Food-For-Peace Freeman

St Louis Driver Crashes After Accelerating In Error

St Louis report details a driving incident at a state license office where Miss Ernst, accompanied by a curbside advisor, misstepped the accelerator and backed the car into a fence and electric lights. The vehicle then slammed into a pony corral before stopping near a church. No injuries are mentioned.

St. Louis Minnelie Zenst Miss Ernst Tinally

Divorces Granted in Louisa Court Actions

In Louisa County court Judge George Van Alen granted a divorce to Marilyn McFarland from Earnest McFarland of Columbus Junction on cruelty charges and awarded custody of two minor children. Elizabeth Murdock from Vergil Murdock of Muscatine was also granted a divorce for cruelty with custody of one minor child. Carl John Sagert pled guilty to OMVI, fined 300 costs, and had his license suspended for 60 days, and Albert Leroy Perdue of Muscatine pled guilty to driving while license suspended with a $150 fine.

Mussentine George van Alen

Baby Beeves and Junior Cattle Weighed in Three Counties

Muscatine Louisa and Cedar counties run three day weigh ins for 4-H baby beeves and junior feeder cattle next week with county schedules. Weights and times cover Muscatine at Lake township and Os head at West Liberty, Letts, Sweetland, Fulton and Wilton townships, and Cedar county at Oscar Mayer yards to Rock Island yards, with eligibility tied to enrollment and under 650 pounds for baby beeves.

Muscatine Louisa Cedar Counties Muscatine County Lake Township Richard Eichelberger Lysie Eichelberger Orono Wapsie Goshen Pike ‘Townships Fruitland Oscar Mayers Letts Lysle Eichelberger Pike Township Nichols Leo Conneil Sweetland Montpellier Bloomington Fulton Jim van Nice Dubuque Wilton Wapello Sale Barn Wamaco BYG Marshall Morning Sur Steve Garland Harry Toms Nawkeye Club Oakville Toms Elm Grove Comets Wyman Bob Sterling JCAB Columbus City Wildcats Smylie Earl Lchnerman Bob Stirling Let's Go Club Oscar Mayer Lels Bill Newell Cedar County FFA Clarence Mechanicsville Foster's West Branch Farm Bureau Tipton Rock Island Bennett

Farmers Tax Filing Dates Provide Filing Choice

Farmers have options for tax report filing dates with guidance from Iowa agricultural law centers and universities. The piece outlines who must file federal and state returns, income thresholds, deadlines around April 15, and early filing as Feb. 1 options, plus partnership and employment reporting requirements.

Iowa City State University of Iowa Agriculural Law Center Law Center Iowa State University of Science and Technology Ames U. S. Department of Agriculure Iowa Internal Revenue Internal

Robert Petersen Named Future Farmers Boy of the Week

Seventeen year old Robert Petersen, MHS senior, selected FFA Boy of the Week by Muscatine Future Farmers of America. He has lettered in FFA, played football and track, and serves Bloomington Fair winners 4-H as president. He participates in EPA committees and has earned parliamentary procedure honors and a gold sub district medal. His productive projects include purebred sow and litters, market pigs, feeder pigs, corn, soybeans, and soybeans acreage.

Robert Petersen FEA Muscatine Future Farmers of America MHS FFA Bloomington Petersen Mathias Catholic Church EPA

Barn Upgrades and Fence Replacement Highlight Farm Work

The report notes barn additions new fence painting pasture renovation and building gates along with care for swine and dairy herds. Supplementary tasks include general pig care and a trip to the state fair with four mechanics booths.

Tax forms and payments directed to Iowa Treasurer

The Internal Revenue Service and State returns go to the State Tax Commission. Checks are payable to the Treasurer of the State of Iowa.

Ternal Revenue Service State Tax Commission State of Iowa

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The Journal Camera Geneva Golf and Country Club Gary Lemkau Bette Mintermeister Jim Hughes Kathy Carnahan Marilyn Moore Bill Knott Bill Griffin Carol Prochaska Cage Ray Wuestenberg General Insurance Bonds Dial MA West Liberty Junction Oes Geneva Linda Kautz Don McPike Laurel Heerd Keith Askam John Simander Pam McRoberts Christus Don Donovan Sherrie King Jane Foster Fred Fisher Dave Shaffer Barbara Kammerer Mary Lister John Painter Here Plumbeck Humphrey Towa Don Wedison Towa Farmers Grain Dealers USDA Corbin Crawford Ainsworth A Mans Denver Everal Marvin Johnson Moscow Township Muscaline County Johnsons Fann Bureau Turkey Federation Wapello Rex L. Hanft Mgr Wapello Livestock Auction, Inc Louisa Court Car Mayer Scales Clifford Freyernmuth Columbus Cotter Conesville Shellabarget Auditoriuum Prade Max Vannice Shellabarger Rexall Aprue Dick’s APCO W. Mississippi Drive Greenwood Cemetery Peter Olson Granite Works Peter Frank Garvey Walton Nurseries FRY. Electric Miller & Sons Hope Ave King Washington St McKee Farm Spring Street
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