Claude Hamlin Named New Muscatine County Highway Engineer
Claude Hamlin was named in February as the new Muscatine County Highway Engineer, succeeding the late James Dougherty. He came here from Jones County, where he held a similar position. The announcement highlights the Year, William Spieth, Good Government, and Donald Klebe, Distinguished Service, per Journal Photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Hamlin
Muscatine County
James Dougherty
Jones County
William Spieth
Donald Klebe
Muscatine 1966 Midwinter Developments Boost Growth
E. E. Richard named manager of Heinz Midwest Manufacturing Region. Muscatine prepared for flood battle as Mississippi River ice gorge deepens the Quad-Cities crisis. J. W. Andersen announced state health approval to raise fluoride in Muscatine water. Sinclair Petro chemicals canceled fertilizer plant plans due to geology. Muscatine sought Corps study to protect exposed business district from floods. Northwestern Bell opened the 264 exchange adding 100 numbers amid expected growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mississippi
Quad-Cities
J. W. Andersen
Muscatine Municipal Water and Electric Department
State Department of Health
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
264 Exchange
Local business changes in Muscatine area drives
Robert Dougherty became proprietor of Henrys Drive-in at 905 West Mississippi Drive on July 1 after working as an engineering draftsman. He moved to Muscatine from Keokuk. Richard F Lester moved Lester Realty from Mississippi Drive to 524 Mulberry Avenue in May 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dougherty
Henry
West Mississippi Drive
Muscatine
Keokuk
Richard F. Lester
Lester Realty
Mississippi Drive
Mulberry Avenue
Journal
Pair of Mocking Birds to Be Sold at Hoover and Wells
Years ago a pair of valuable mocking birds with a cage will be sold at Hoover and Wells. These birds are said to be worth from 0 to 75 dollars apiece in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover and Wells
South
Hay market notes on Prairie and Timothy hay prices
A brief market observation reports hay on the streets with no clear demand. Prairie hay sells at four dollars per ton and timothy at eight dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Also Mentioned on This Page
New County
Larry Hintz
Charles J. Lewis
E. E. Richard
H. J. Heinz Company
Midwest
Ammount
Sinclair Petrochemicals, Inc
Witte
Rose & Virgil Manley
Happy New Lab
Manley
Mulberry Ave
Dial
Mulberry
Henry’s
Arks
Kenneth Coder
Doug Coder
Emil Johnson
Clinton Schmidt
Agatha Detthot
Harry Chumley
Jim Gesell
Helen Timm
Jerry Steinke
Garden Fresh
Clover Farm
Oregon ST
Hill’s
MKT
Monroe ST
T. K. Fitzmorris
Kenneth Rankins
Paul Figg
Harry Sywassink
Laverne Chelf
Lloyd Strause
Mary Chaudoin
Greg Shay
Western Auto Associate Store
East Second Street
Fari
Paelz Christian Supply
Gold Bond Gift Center
Paetz Gift & Christian
East Second St
Hatterson’s
Bub Station
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