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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1963

Page

9

Berlin Curtis Hold Lead in Mixed Doubles

Berlin Curtis lead mixed doubles after the first week in the Muscatine Bowling Association event at Pearl Lanes. Ann Curtis and Mike Berlin top standings with 1129, 597, and 603 series as other pairs like Lavonne Isard with Mike Berlin and Dorothy Holliday with Robert Holliday show strong finishes.

Berlin Curtis Muscartine Bowling Association Pearl Lanes Ann Curtis Mike Lavonne Isard Mike Berlin Dorothy Holliday Robert Holliday Darlene Gray Mike Blaosing Mary Smith Goriruce Merrill Chuck Merrill Shaw Melody Ross Robert Ross Buck Sehwaty Erma Phillips Carl Phillips Lavonne Rir Vernon Mistikt

Hayes Leaders Triumph in Monday Basketball Night

Hayes Leaders Match Victories as Oncerenton Huner's CY and Carvisie's Sporvis Shop post wins. Hunter's led by Wilton Vaunderette M18 at halftime, final 68 49 with Kaule 22 points and Steckman 16. Losers led by Steve Wacker 18 and Gipple 13, while Carlisle’s breaks a contury mark with a late surge.

Oncerenton Huner Carvisie Sporvis Shop Hayes Hunter’s Wilton Vaunderette Mike Kaule Bob Steckman Myron Te- Shake Dick Marr Lee Maurath Carl Bartenhagen Wayne Sclneider Steve Wacker John Gipple Jey Lenker Bean Novion Hull Ih Carlisle Dvoy Thatcheracer Ray Culle Ron Havemann Bill Beil John Robinson Ben Tidlgs Bob Stewles Thatchee Kubienbeck Diviney Bill Stieirod Mariet Dave Ales

Three Way Battle In Big Ten Scoring Race

In the Big Ten race three players lead in scoring. Braids of Ohio State tops with 274 points in 21 games, Rayl of Lie Kaas close behind with 273 in 11, and Buntin of Michigan at 262 in 16. Magtans of Minnesub trails with 264 in 12.

Chicago Uiely Braids Ohio Kim Rayl Lie Kaas Bill Buntin Michigan Yen Alle Braids Rayl Buntin Biz Ten Alan Eric Magtans Minnesub Mars

Parish Churches Schedule Began Jan 19 Classes Start

Sweetland parish announces membership classes begin January 19 at Park Avenue church at 16 J. m. for all 12 and older from Sweetland wishing to attend. notify Ralph Sywas sink or Rev. Leland Enke by January 13 to order study materials. Visitation notes include May and Merle Pawel Durant and Mrs Pred Jinnert. Takeman of Mootpelier with Elizabeth Carter. Carter moving from Role 3 to a home at 815 Walnut in Muscatine.

Sweetland Park Avenue J. m Aly Ralph Sywassink Leland Enke Merle Pawel Durant Pred Takeman Mootpelier Geet Cova Andrey Elizabeth Carter Role 3 Salle Walnut Muscatine

Conesville News Briefs From a Busy Sunday Gatherings

Conesville Methodist church held services Sunday morning January 6 with a potluck at noon hosted by the Official Church Board at the Har ry Abbott home. A card club met at the Knetsch home in Muscatine with many guests including Braun and Bean families and friends from Durant Bettendorf Davenport Wellman and Grandview among others.

Conesville Methodist Church The Methodist Church Harry Abbott Cutch Club Guents Roy Braun Walter Knetsch Musca Harry Brawn Nichols Archle Braun Durant Roger Braun Stockton Andrew Lord Muscatine Marge Sadel Mark Sade Bettendorf Bernard Bean Harvey and Bradley Tom Law Davenport Ransom Ditler Max Kemp Nancy Wick Bill Wallin Qind Jagon Wolford Tanty Reeker Jeff Motine Uy Me Mig. Byvark Bronbach Mme Lee Barmah Muscatile Laville Johson Qual Douglas Bausch Jimmy Day Begington Raymond Lulz Brivate Gary Larry Bean Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Norman Bean Stanley Bean Nel Ainsworth Belly Kathy Blake Muscaline Mbps Ralph Gerling Avon Marsha Grandview Berard Bean Harcy Brad Love Swaila Pertin Coralville Musiceat Kennedy Lyman Wagatay Debbie Dennis Mys Charles Wagoner Kathy David Bruce Mug Galen Patterson Wellman Wate Pred Showalvet

Valley F B A elects officers and directors at Muscatine

Alvin Nay at D is named secretary of the Valley Farm Business Association with Davie pout elected president of the Mississippi Valley Fair Business Association at Muscatine on Monday January 7. New officers include vice president Bill Hor Cedar County and secretary-treasurer Ed Brown Muscatine County. The association serves eleven counties in eastern and southeastern towns. New directors named include August Weiler Clinton County Fred Wiese Scott County and Den Baumgardner Des Moines County. Old directors stepping down include Buttle Moore Louisa County and others.

Alvin ‘Nay Davie Pout Aha Mississippi Valley Fair Business , Association Muscatine Bill Hor Cedar County E d Brown Muscatine Coune We Mississippi Valley Agsoeltion Orgason Fichinein Fiehtman Aysusl Weiler Clinton County Fred Wiese Scott County den Baumgardner Des Moines Butleth Moore Louisa County Tussine Litseley Bryon Penningwold Clinton Coun Anne Neilsen Des Moines County Jon Jones Washington County Jack Bieri Lote Isa County Allan Weels Cede’ Couny Way Walle Boly Pootly Lea Bueler Waokuk Bill Burs Lee County BA Holfhauer Mascalines Walter Miller Henry County Harry Reiss Johnson County Art Duensing Washington

Gas Service to Winfield Urged

Washington reudal Power Commission Examiner Samuel W. diesel recommends Michigan Wisconsin Pipeline be permitted to supply natural gas to Grant City Missouri Winfield Iowa and New London Iowa with dis elation dines.

Washington

Hinton Man Elected State NFO President

Riediger of Hinton was elected Monday night town state president of the National Farmers Organization at the state convention and legislative conference in Ames. Wallace Rowell of Edgewood and W. W. Busch of Swain were named vice presidents, Ivan Strugynski of Oxford as treasurer, and other officers were chosen as National President Oren Lee Staley of Rea, Ma., spoke on nearing fair prices.

Ames L— Call ‘Riediger Hinton National Farmers Organization NFO Wallace Rowell Edgewood W. W. Busch Swain Unionville Ivan Strugynski Oxford Oren Lee Staley Rea

Conesville Church Board Sets Meetings

The Official Church Board of Conesville Methodist met on Sunday Jan 6 at the Abbott home with presiding Harry Abbott. Reports were given by treasurers and secretary. discussions covered Together magazine, piano tuning, and shortening the Communian service. Meetings set for the second Sunday evening monthly. February plans at Davis Peterson home. Weekend and visiting notes mention guests and family events. Diveney announces the birth of Marty Joe on December 31 at Muscatine General Hospital with family acknowledgments.

Conesville Tewoe Chargh Board Davis Peterson and Mes Oliver Stewart Dread Beckanan Fisengaeel Mit Moe Hoy Marvin Cognar Methodist Nighols Cedar Valley

Satterthwaite Pond Skating Party Planned

Plans were made for a skating and sledding party at Satterthwaite pond near Spangler chapel MYF. The event is set for Jan 19 from 7 to 11. Committee members include Caroly Boorn Tom Wind and others. a bonfire and refreshments arranged.

Bloomislac Spangler Chapel Leland Enkealy Satterthwaite Caroly Boorn Tom Mile Ron Esmail Marvin Beatty Joanna Schmid Karl Gleaves Ilar Lois Beatty Chicago Jeanna Schmid Sauumlay Kathy Windnan Clifford Luethye Carol Leinbaugy Weith Welch Lost Nation Presbyterian Church Leig St Luke's Nursing Ravenpost

Two Church Classes to Meet Jan 10

The Sweetland church Young Adults class meets Thursday at 7:30 in church parlors with Rev land Enke teaching. A bowling party for the class, postponed from last Sunday, will occur on January 13. In Blooming ton township, Mr and Mrs Roy Egel hosted a visit by Mrs Fred Rinnert Mrs Wayne Watzel Sr and Carol Ann. Mrs Margaret Kerr joined Jack Benoy family and Jennie Benoy heading to Freeport Illinois for several weeks with relatives.

Sweetland Bible Sidy Margaret Kerr Jack Benoy Fquily Jennie Benoy Freeport

Pomona Grange Program Set

Pomona Grange organizes a 1947 meeting schedule with Pomona Grange and area granges listing dates from January to December. Notable organizers include Harold Pace Sr and Marvin Coder with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Chapman and Arthur Grim. Lunch was provided by the Nos sesses group.

Muscatine Pomona Raber G- Walker South Byvirie Grange Westly Sweetland Bloomington Grange Colar Grange Cranston Ebenexer Grange Fairfield Westview al Lo Pomona Grange Booth West Liberty Fair Ilis Yerts Harold Pace Sr Harold Booth Marvin Coder Cedar Grange Oscar Chapman Arthur Grim Arthur Black Virginia. Anderson Ed Hadley Lamy Marilyn Walker Seeyerl Jy Robert Walker

Get Pesticide Equipment Set

County Extension Director Eugene Malle crn urges a New Year equipment tune up for four common application systems. Harald Gunderson of Iowa State University warns against rust and deterioration and prescribes cleaning, proper storage, and lubrication steps for gloves, booms, knapsack sprayers, and dusters to keep gear safe and ready for use.

County Exeonsion Eugene Malle

Two Meetings Planned in Letts Area

In Letts area news two meetings are scheduled. Miss Lutheria Turkington will host a Letts Garden Club gathering at the Raymond Bailey home. Hospital notes report Mrs. Lester Hafner undergoing surgery and Miss Nellie Lee a patient at Muscatine General Hospital. Mrs. James Gage has returned home after days at the same hospital.

Letts Lewis Sunny Day Raymond Bailey Lutheria ‘Turkington Letts Garden Glu Dan Ay Hee Hospital News Lester Hafner Muscatine General Nellie Lee Muscatine General Hospital James Gage

Cull Unprofitable Cows in Mathern County Dairies

Extension Director Eugene Mathern advises culling unprofitable cows to save on winter feed and labor costs. Ray Whitmore of Town State University agrees efficient feed use dictates removing low producers. best guides include first 100 days of lactation data and herd-average benchmarks. He recommends evaluating production percent, mastitis risks, ketosis, calving ease, and overall feed conversion.

Magcaline Eugene Mathern Ray Whiutmore Town State University Whitmore Whitntove

Toastmasters Hold Meeting in Muscatine

Jerry Stark won the prepared speaker's award at Muscatine Toastmasters with "Now hear this." Other winners included Slankey for topic speaking with "As I see, 1963" and Hultquist as best critic. Multiple members delivered various New Year and 1963 themed talks. educational topic titled "The 1963 speech contests."

Jerry Stark Muscatine Jon Donixs Gil Dietz David ‘Slankey Ralph Cullen Ralph Jackson Keith Aulquist Richard Parish Dale Nederhoff Wilden Hudlnel Roger Lande Keith Hultquist Rev C. R. Gesell Robert Pape Bruce Sturdevant Wildon Hurl Max Churchill Dale Nederholf Social Ecommittee Gordon Hagers Bruce Stuy Devant

William Dunns To Miami Beach

William Dunns and Mrs William Dunns leave Monday for ten days at Miami Beach Fla Col umbus Junchon My and Mrs Wiliam Dulin join them? movement described with family visits and a Des Moines hospital connection. Move to Grandview noted and PEO meeting hosted by Miss Helen Orr with a space topic discussion led by Mrs Jeannette Masonholder.

Columbus Junchon Wiliam Dulin Miami Beach Fla Max Marshall Libertyville Ted Morison Wo Thomas Ames Des Moines Pf, Jacobs, Jr Elizabeth Davis Lucille Davis Grandview Sam Jones Roland Rabenald Nostese Helen Orr Vienday Jeannette Masonholder Space

Protect Pigs From Disease

Muscatine County swine producers are urged to protect feeder pigs from disease with vaccines and health precau tions. Extension Director Eugene Mathern notes the need for prompt action and warns that larger pigs incur higher costs for corrective measures. Swine Specialist Emmett Stevermer recommends vaccination or castration where not yet done, early treatment for mange and lice, and vigilant water facilities to spot outbreaks before losses mount.

Muscatine County Eugene Mathern Mathern Emmett Stovermer Towa State University Tavermer Stevermer

Hold Dedication Service at the Grandview Church

The Grandview Community church held a dedication service Sunday evening in the newly finished Fellowship room. The program included singing, invocation, a duet, remarks, scripture and prayer, solos by Wayne Carter and Susie Bartenhagen, an address by Fred Wier, dedicatory prayer, and benediction by Rev. Record. The facility also features a new gas heating and lighting system in the basement rooms.

Grandview

Louisa Swine Producers Elect New Leaders at Columbus Meet

Wayne Garter was elected president of the Louisa County Swine Producers Association at the annual meeting held at the Columbus community center. About 80 attendees heard Delavan hog producer Russ Decker discuss modern handling methods. Officers named Vie Van Jennings as vice president and Tom Hustey as secretary treasurer. New directors are Keith Silles of Morning Sun and Don Williams of Conesville.

Columbus Wayne Yavler Grandview Louisa County Swine Producers Association Columbus Community Center Russ Decker Delavan Thy Chex Vie van Jennings Tom Hustey Keith Silles Morning Sun Don Williams Conesville

Grandview News Notes and Family Visits

Grandview notes detail Mrs. Shella Barger visiting Burlington son Lynn and his family, with plans to see son Mark in Grant Nebraska and daughter and family in Sunnyvale before returning in spring. Mir and Mia, Boyd Asher, and Mrs. Arthur Thompson attended dinner at Clyde Antony’s Muscatine home. Don Long and children of Mr. Pleasanton joined J.R. Schaler for Sunday supper. John Wallace and Larry of Wapello joined in meals and visits.

Mr. Pleesant J.R. Schaler John Wallace Larry Wapello

Deeds Recorded in Muscatine Area Transfers

Deeds recorded list transfers in Muscatine moving properties between residents and couples. Names include Cat E and Shirley J Town send to Leo and Lois Kalpaci. Carl E and Shirley J Townsend. Meyer and Conklin families. Walter Fred and Elna H Bel. Jack L Thorpe. Douglas and Cherrotte Warliers. Lile Mae Freyermuth and others.

Cat E Shirley J. Townsend Leo Lois Kalpaci Magnolia Circle Muscatine Lois Kalpagleo Carl E R. M Katherine Meyer Iol Meyer Logan Ray M Minnie F. Conklin Raymond Q. Novel North Muscatine Walter Fred Elna H Belo Jack L Ar L. Thorpe Ogilvie Douglas and Cherrotte Wwarlers Lar Donaik Lemkau Park Place Lile Mae Freyermuth Lillian

Mission Study Group Lessons Begin At Nichols Churches

Nichols-The Briagenan Re bekah Lodge met Friday evening January 4 for the first meeting of the year. Announcement was made that the Muscatine Rebekah Lodge will install new Rebekah cars January 18. The kitchen committee includes Cocalia Braun Lillian Richler and Elsie Poole. Lunch will be served. The six part series by the Mission Study Group of the Christian and Methodist churches begins January 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Methodist church. Barbara Cognar will lead the study text On Asia's Rim by Andrew T Roy. Relatives from Burlington attended at Mrs Cris Hansen home.

Nichols Briagenan Rebekah Lodge Muscatine Rebekah Lodge Cocalia Braun Lillian Richler Elsie Poole Mission Study Group Christian and Methodist Churches Methodist” Church Barbara Cognar Asia Rim Andrew T. Roy Burlington Cris Hansen

Pat Austin Talks To Oakville MYF

Oakville Miss Pat Austin on leave from the Air Corps spoke at the Methodist Young People’s Fellowship worship service. Delores Gerdner read scripture and led, Joanna Hahn presented, Barbara Richardson led seating, and Frank Campbell offered prayer. About 30 youths attended. Next Sunday at 7:30 pm W. J. Briggs, a Methodist evangelist, will speak.

Oakville Pat Austin Air Corps Delores Gerdner Joanna Hahn Barbara Richardson Frank Campbell W. J Briggs

Obituaries and Funerals Highlights Local Losses

Wilton scene includes Don E. Shonacher memorial at Gill Memorial Home with Rev. Josep Mayer. Oakdale Cemetery interment. Mrs Robert Wit te rites at St Mathias with high mass. many clergy and choirs. William Lee Hill, New Boston native, dies at 80. services at Olin Chapel. Charlotte M Wolfe, 74, Davenport born. Range chapel service and Oakdale burial. Hazel White 81. rites at Ralph J Wittich. Grandview burial. John Bierkamp 76. funeral at Frick fore st home with Overland Park services. Survivors include children and siblings across Iowa and Illinois.

Don E. Showalter Wilton Don E. Shonacher Gill Josep Mayer Albert Gregory Max Lauser Gerald Barlclay Melvin Duffe Lusie Hinkhouse Leo Tuffe David Bishop Jed Kaufmann Robert. Taylor Lester Proctor Oakdale Mr. Showalter Robert ER. Witte Robert, Wit St. Mathias Churel Clarence W. Slangohy J. J. Welsh John Sweeney Joseph Hratz Charles D. Mannparet Carl F. Clems Raymond G Vogel Francis J. Lenoelt Thomas R. Doyle James Johnson James Wester James Leber Michael Bartenhagen Henry Miller Susan Brecht St. Mathias School Waller’ Mussell Henry J. Miller Norbert F. Beckey Clarke William Vee New Boston William Lee Bill Oaly Glen Nursing Coat Valley Reel Island County Olin Chapel Kenneth Goddell Joy Metrodisc Church Titermont Mr. Hill Princeton William A Susie Hill Neiman Willips Donald Fully Anedalusia Leo Kansas City Charlotte M. Wolfe West 3Rd St Davenport Rangechapel Kinross Charlotte Pugh Newton E. Wolfe Muscatine Clinton County Clinton County, Returning T Davenport In 1855. Surviving Are & Son Darwin EB. Wolfe E Pugh Oaksend Calif Pearl d’Hass Lotus Hazel White Hazel Wilton White Ralph J. Wittich J. Arthay Eveland Flora Scott Paul Chapman Carl Geirse Everett Chap’ Man Clifford Berlin Grandview Win Bierkame Key Overland Park Jeri Ann Otto Luverne Minn Linda Rathjen A. 4. Mayer E. L. Connell Lora Hiniz Algona Bovial Dualit Cemetery

Plans Set for 2 Day Louisa Swine School

The two day Swine Disease School will run 9 30 a m to 3 50 p m at the Vor Ag Building Columbus Junction with a 1 registration fee and a 30 cap sign up via the County Extension office in Wapello or the local Yo ag instructor. Noted veterinarians and specialists including Dr Magnali Spear Town State University Dr Harry Lowes Dr Donald Lawton Dr H Paul Neuenauer Dr H J Austin and Dr Raymond Dill will headline a panel on disease prevention and farm management topics. On day two Robert Cline Benton County swine producer will discuss herd management and disease control methods.

Vor. Ag Columbus Junction Wapelo Yoo. Ag Wapello Hriday Magnali Spear Town State University Harry Lowes Donald Lawton H. Paul Neuesnauer Wapella H. J. Austin Letts

First Civil Defense Lesson at West Liberty

Cedar Valley announces the Civil Defense Medical Self Help Course with Mrs. Fern Sullivan leading the first class on January 16 at 7 30 pm at Civil Defense headquarters 215 N Spencer West Liberty. The eight week series requires attendance at every session for a certificate. The Cedar Valley Community Club promotes the series and invites all interested to attend.

Cedar Valley Civil Defense Fern Sullivan N. Spencer West Liberty Clih

Sunshine 4 H Discusses Leadership at Sweetland Club Meeting

Sunshine 4 H members met in the church basement for a citizenship discussion led by Janet Day and Ana Wathan of the Sunshine H club. Attendees included Dene Petersen, Darla Franzen, Dana Sywassink, Connie Petersen, Phyllis Sywassink, Lottie TeStrake, Sharon Sywassink, and Jean Halling with 21 members and 2 Jepigen present. The group planned a January 19 sale, and Kris Tove, Nancy Paul, and Jean Halling served lunch after Franzen and Halling distributed recreation records and books.

Sweetland Janet Day Ana Wathan Sweetland Sunshine +H club Dene Petersen Darla Franzen Dana Sywassink Connie Petersen Phyllis Sywassink Lottie TeStrake Sharon Sywassink Jean Halling Jane Petersen Jepigen

Blue Ribbons To Hawkeye 4-H

Four Hawkeye 4-H club members received blue ribbon awards for their record books at January meeting per Martha Thornburg. Recipients were Ron Gerdner Jim Ponizius Mike Thornburg and Kathleen Thornburg. Ron Gerdner chaired the meeting as the club discussed fund raising and program inserts. Kathleen and Mike Thornburg demonstrated table manners and distributed related materials to members.

Hawkeye 4-H Club Martha Thornburg Ron Gerdner Jim Ponizius Mike Thornburg Kathleen Thornburg Mike Merers

Seek Large PTA Turnout at Columbus Junction PTA

Parents and PTA members urged to attend a January 9 8 am meeting at Columbus Junction High School to hear a stuttering therapy demonstration by Dr Dean Williams director of the SUL speech clinic and a student stuttering team. Mrs Robert Merritt hosts Chapter A at her home January 10 with Mrs Maxine Robertson assisting. Evangelistic services at Columbus City Free Methodist Church January 17 to 19 at 7 pm with Rev Harold Rasche of Burlington as guest speaker.

Columbus Junction P.T.A Amicus High School Dean Williams Sul Robert Merritt Maxine Robertson Columbus City

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