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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1966
Page
1
An old year personification contends with Father Time over leaving, while the newborn 1967-year figure symbolically takes over at midnight. The tale highlights hope, action, and the shift from wartime weariness to a fresh, energetic start.
Pvt. Stephen Webber 18 son of Mr and Mrs Will Webber of 4320 Vernon Ave Minneapolis has enrolled in the U S Army Signal School at Fort Monmouth New Jersey for 24 weeks intensive electronics technician training Webber is a 1966 Hayes Catholic High School Muscatine graduate.
The Muscatine Journal is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Lee Enterprises. Located at 161 East 31st Street Muscatine Iowa the paper carries second class matter status and receives AP news dispatches for local coverage.
Rates list daily subscription options for Muscatine and surrounding areas. Includes carrier delivery five days a week at forty cents weekly and mail rates of twelve dollars per year within fifty miles. Also notes choice of morning delivery times and possible missed deliveries.
General Motors informed the U S government it could comply with 16 of 23 proposed safety standards for 1968 model passenger cars under certain conditions. Five standards need more research and extensive tests, with major portions of two others also requiring study. The letter to NTS A administrator William Haddon Jr outlines these positions as Ford and Chrysler call for more lead time and cost considerations.
Pvt. Craig A. Fryberger of Muscatine was named honor graduate of 19 advanced trainees in the 501st Military Police Company at Fort Hood Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen R. Fryberger of Muscatine. Fryberger received a special certificate and appreciation letter from Captain Bert A. Chiles. Major George F. Corrigan spoke about the responsibility of military policemen for the post and division.
Mr and Mrs Gale Smith of Columbus Junction were supper guests Friday night of Mr and Mrs Lyle Davidson at 108 Canon Avenue, sharing a casual evening in the neighborhood.
Deputy Sheriff Charles V Whisler becomes County Recorder Whisler on Tuesday when new terms for five court house offices commence Present office holders will start the other four terms They are Treasurer Lauren J Goddard Auditor John E Rex County Attorney Harvey G Allbee Jr and Supervisor Elmer Ihms All are Republicans Whisler succeeds Mrs Lucile Freybler retiring after 14 years Auditor Rex elected to remaining two years of a four year term Treasurer Goddard and Supervisor Shms elected to full four year terms The county attorney term is the only county office with a two year term New two year terms will begin for Justices of the Peace Bay Pace and Walter Pilgram appointed to fill vacancies last Autumn Constable Artur W Hahnbaum and A J Addie Phillips start two year terms One of the final acts of the county board of supervisors for 1966 was the reappointment of James Shepard on Friday to a five year term with the county zoning commission.
Two parked cars were damaged in separate incidents on Pine Street and Whicher Street Friday night in Muscatine. Irene Abbott, 19, of 603 West Fourth Street, struck Robert Potter’s 1966 car on Pine Street between Second and Third streets at 10:35 p.m. Potter’s car and Essex’s parked vehicle on Whicher Street were damaged, with Essex noting a head-on collision but unsure of the exact time.
Des Moines officials report foreign made rag dolls with celluloid faces that burst into flames when exposed to fire have been found in at least ten Iowa cities including Davenport Mason City Burlington Council Bluffs Waterloo Cedar Falls and Iowa City. Firefighters warn of the hazard and stores have agreed to pull them from shelves.
Ice skating remains open to 12 30 p m with a on duty officer for a New Year event at Weed Park. Sunday and Monday hours are 1 to 9 pm. tentative plans for an January ice skating tournament with races for various ages discussed by George Oveson. Jehovah's Witnesses training session January 18 to 20 at Burlington draws 800 delegates from Town and Missouri. Van Dorah describes ministry door to door and seasonal conventions to enhance understanding of the Bible. Social Calendar lists Lady Eagle Auxiliary meeting January 4 and Sunshine Club potluck January 3 at Union hall with details on officers and lunch committee.
George Springborn senior vice president and trust officer at First National Bank of Muscatine retires at close of business today after 17 years as trust officer. William Henning to assume duties. Springborn remains on the board and is honored with gifts at a staff party.
Airman Donald A. Lenz, son of Mrs. Shirley J. Lenz of Muscatine, has been selected for technical training at Syracuse University as a U S Air Force language specialist. He completed basic training at Lackland AFB and is a 1962 Muscatine Senior High School graduate who also attended Muscatine Community College.
The Church of God at 222 Bleeker announces a watch night service from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. tonight to pray in the new year with communion and footwashing. Protracted prayer meetings run Jan 1 to 8 with child care and refreshments at 10:30. Rev. J. Thomas Moore leads. all welcome. Also notes Delfred Bierman family left for Lakewood California after visiting Mrs. Bierman’s mother and relatives.
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