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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1966
Page
15
Don's Dog N Suds at 1505 Park Avenue will add a 52 by 40 foot expansion expected early 1967. The upstairs dining room will seat 85 to 90, with a 60 car parking lot. A basement party room for 100 more seats will follow.
Delegates for the American Legion post announced four Muscatine youths selected to attend Boys State and Girls State camps. In the photo, Gale M. Rawe, James Macon, John Hanson and John Butler pose for a Journal photo.
Jim Christensen of Stanley Engineering Company was elected president of the Muscatine chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society this year. Other officers named were Grady Randle as vice president Fred Biere as treasurer Jerry Verwers as secretary and William McElwee as director.
Reporters followed a loud drum commotion to a street scene where a knight of the sticks said it was none of their business. The uproar was sparked by individuals who became suddenly patriotic under the influence of distilled corn juice.
April permits show numerous new constructions and remodels across the city. Notable entries include Erma Reynolds building a residence at 1612 Lincoln Blvd for 14000 dollars, Robert Gipple constructing a residence at 112 Houser for 9500, Beach Lumber starting a residence at 1541 West Acre Drive for 23760, Harold Hartman constructing a residence at 297 Burnside for 18600, and Irene Carr residing at 1227 Smalley with 1750. Other projects cover garages, repairs, additions, and service buildings with values ranging from 50 to 25000 dollars.
A long list details marriage licenses issued for April with names and addresses of both spouses. Notable entries include Donald Rex Carter of Sherman and Mary Jane Wilson of Route 3, Alfred Sterner of Eighth Street and Shirley Dye, and James Dale Stagg of West Liberty with Donna Harned of West Liberty among others across Iowa locales.
Herman Lord remodels at Pe Marquette for 2500 dollars. Melvin Hunter undertakes remodel in Oregon for 90 dollars. Glen Olson lives at 1207 Bint Ave and incurs 600 dollars in charges. Delmar Rachmann remodels at 302 Liberty for 500 dollars.
Twenty five years ago a group led by Supt A A Johnson and wives visited Fairfield for the Fairfield Musky game and to review the Fairfield school system. The board studied the athletic field and auditorium loudspeaking setup while noting improvements. Nearby, Clayton Havenmann was ill with mumps and improving. Miss Winifred Giesler led Presbyterian Missionary Society worship. Delbert Hein and wife announced the birth of a son at Hershey hospital.
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