Vandal damages Weed Park zoo in night raid
Police hunt bleeding vandal as Weed Park zoo reels from a destructive raid that killed a small kit fox and freed two gray foxes and a coyote. Windows and displays were smashed, debris scattered, and canine and animal information signs damaged. rewards total 100 with four donors pledging 25 each.
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Charles
Chuck’ Towne
Muscatine County Humane Society
Bob Rada
The
Friends of the Zoo
Doc
Rita Hintermeister
Towne
Zoo
East Hill
Weed Park
Fairview Ave
Two Cars Damaged In Muscatine Collision
Two cars driven by Elaine Chatfield, 32, Muscatine, and Kris Thicker, 16, Rt. 2, were damaged Sunday afternoon at Cedar and 5th streets. Damage estimated at about 150 dollars per vehicle. Insurance filing state accident report. Chatfield northbound on Cedar. Thicker turning from 5th onto Cedar. First District congressman Fred Schwengel to visit Muscatine Thursday July 3 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center. Also to attend Independence Day events in the district. Driver license office to be closed Fri July 4 and Sat July 5. open July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Chatfield
Muscatine
Kristine Thicker
Rt. 2
Sth
Cedar Sis
Ron Hazen
Chatfield
Willis Thicker
Cedar
5Th St
Schwengel Toek
Fred Schwengel
Representative Schwengel
Muscatine Civic Center
Mike Goddard
Schwengel
Court House
Jjuly
Prison escapee still at large in Iowa incident
Jacob Harris, 25, of Muscatine, escaped Sunday from Fort Madison Iowa State Prison with fellow TRUSTEE Ronald Macal, 27. Macal surrendered Monday in Cedar Rapids. Harris remains at large after breaking into a warehouse and donning civilian clothes. Harris, 5 feet 8 inches, 176 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion, had 15 years for uttering forged instruments and 5 years for an Anamosa reformatory escape, transferred to Fort Madison May 19, 1966.
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Muscatine
Jacob Harris
Iowa State Prison
Fort Madison
Ronald D. Macal
Harris
Cedar Rapids
Macal
Burlington
Muscatine County
Jones County
Anamosa
Car tied to hit and run found parked in Cedar St area
David Edward Williams of Grandview informed police at 2:45 a.m. today of a motor vehicle crash at East Second and Cedar Streets. His Ford suffered front end damage while a Rambler, not identified, was said to have left with a damaged left front fender. A Rambler matching the description without plates was found parked in the 200 block of Cedar and ordered held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Edward Williams
Grandview
East Second
Cedar Sts
Cedar
Savings and Loan Moves to New Building in Muscatine
Muscatine Savings and Loan Association has moved into a new building at Seventh and Cedar Street. Operations are underway at the new site while finishing touches continue. An open house is planned later, around September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Savings and Loan Association
Seventh and
Cedar St
Sept
MCC Boosters Fourth of July Dance at Armory
Muscatine Community College Athletic Boosters host a July 4 dance for teens and young adults at the National Guard Armory. Event runs 8 to 11 pm with a 1.50 admission. Fire and Ice performs, followed by future Wednesday-night dances. Next on July 9 features Daybreakers and KSTT personality Johnny Novak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Community College Athletic Boosters
National Guard Armory
KSTT
Johnny Novak
Muscatine Supervisors reject annual salaries
Muscatine County Supervisors vote to stay on a per diem pay basis rather than take a $6,500 annual salary under a new state law. The move saves taxpayers money while raising officials' daily pay to $25 with mileage. Deputies and clerks receive stepped raises as the board cites budget limits. The Sunset Inn change of ownership also reported, with no immediate operational changes planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Dietz
Muscatine County
County Board of Supervisors
Vernon Shepard
Rt. 2
Budg
Leroy Taylor
Elmer Ems
Stockton
James Stelzner
Muscatine
Adrian Wilson
West Liberty
Wilson
Burton Mills
Nichols
Theft at Geneva Golf and Country Club Office
Police investigate theft from two cash drawers at the Geneva Golf and Country Club office valued about 200 dollars. No forced entry found. two doors forced to access cash drawers. intruders exited through a north door after un locking a night chain. Separate report notes copper wire worth about 60 dollars taken from a garage. entry believed after 9 p.m. Monday. Hamilton Meetings set for city hall. health board meets tonight. civil service commission 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. city council 4 p.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Mulberry Ave
Anthony E. Weikert
Grand Avenue
Lola Higgerson
Orange St
Hamilton
Board of Health
Civil Service Commission
Kiwanis Club Highlights Air Force Academy Program
Muscatine Kiwanis heard Capt. Van Murray explain Air Force Academy details. He serves as academy liaison for five Iowa counties, assists high school principals and students, and notes the academy near Colorado Springs enrolls up to 4417, grants BS degrees, and commissions officers. About 80 percent enter pilot or navigator training.
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Air Force
van Murray
Muscatine
Air Force Academy
Muscatine Kiwanis Club
Murray
Grain Processing Corporation
Iowa
Colorado Springs
Air Force Commission
Wayne White
Kiwanis
Leroy Dunn
Muscatine Journal Office Hours Listed
The Muscatine Journal advertises daily publication except Sundays and holidays, with office hours 8 p m to 5 p m and Saturday 8 p m to noon. The paper is a Lee Enterprises member, incorporated at 383 I St Muscatine Iowa 52761, entered second class in 1879. The Associated Press holds exclusive local news publication rights.
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Muscatine Journal
Auscatine Journal
The
Lee Enterprises
Muscatina
Iowa
Muscatine
Associated Press
Subscription rates for Muscatine daily paper
The Muscatine daily paper lists subscription options with carrier and mail prices. In-city delivery is 2.00 per month in advance, other carriers 1.75, city-area annual via mail 15.00, towns with carrier service 12.00, and over fifty miles 20.00. All subs paid in advance. special delivery for missed papers offered until 6:30 p.m. Dial 264-2337.
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Muscatine
Aduscatine
Dial
Rotary club weighs Muscatine ICU proposal
At a Monday Rotary club meeting Muscatine General Hospital staff proposed a four bed intensive care unit with cardiovascular and post operative care capabilities. Estimated equipment cost slightly over 14000 dollars, with bedside scopes and central monitoring as major expenses. The plan would allow immediate coronary care locally instead of transfer to Town City or Davenport. The Monday noon meeting on July 7 was canceled and rescheduled to 6 30 p.m. at Geneva Golf and Country Club with golf optional in the afternoon through Harold Peters.
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Muscatine General Hospital
Rotary Club
K. E. Wilcox
Robert Asthalter
Donald Patterson
Town City
Davenport
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Harold Peters
Schmarjes Attend Iowa Manufacturers Association Meet
Mr and Mrs Clarence Schmarje of Muscatine attended the Iowa Manufacturers Association convention at the New Inn Lake Okoboji Thursday through Saturday. Delegates heard analysis of the latest Iowa legislative session from Democratic and Republican leaders in the house and Senate and a Washington report from Senator Jack Miller. Friday and Saturday afternoons featured management seminars. Cecil Reed of the Iowa Employment Security Commission addressed members on Mission is Possible and spoke to women on What Can I Do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Schmarje
Muscatine
Iowa Manufacturers Association
New Inn
Lake Okoboji
Iowa
House
Senate
Washington
Jack Miller
Cecil Reed
Iowa Employment Security Commission
Northern Brotherhood Leadership Conference
Rigler Appointed to State Banking Board by Gov Ray
John B. Jack Rigler president of Central State Bank Muscatine was named to the State Banking Board by Gov. Robert D. Ray. He succeeds in part on a slate including James Craven Sanborn Joseph Knock Creston and Francis Price Des Moines. Rigler is 48 with a long Chicago banking background and Iowa ties including University of Iowa degree and Muscatine Development Corporation past president.
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John B
Jack) Rigler
Central State Bank
Muscatine
Robert D. Ray
State Banking Board
James W. Craven
Sanborn
Joseph G. Knock
Creston
Francis E. Price
Des Moines
Standard Plan Inc
Rigler
Chicago
Northern Trust Co
Chicago Bank
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Northwestern University
University of Wisconsin
New Hampton
Muscatine Development Corporation
The
YMCA Plans Second Day Camp For Boys
Plans advance for a second YMCA Day Camp session July 7 11 at the Kent Stein recreation area open to all 7 9 year old boys registration forms available at the YMCA Five boys from the first session Greg Butts Joe Jehring Bobby Klein Craig Koehrs en Randy Massey participated in activities that included hiking fishing games handiwork and more The town liquor store will be closed Friday July 4 and today until 4 pm for inventory Muscatine officials proclaim Let’s Work Week urging local youths ages 14 18 to seek summer employment with ISU Employment Service assisting the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Kent-Stein
Greg Butts
Joe Jehring
Bobby Klein
Craig Koehrsen
Randy Massey
Muscatine
Kelly) Burns
Iowa State Employment Service
Citizens Committee On Youth and Recreation
Plane damaged plane eyed fogger for bug control
Ames city faces mosquito risk after a two engine B25 bomber owned by Russ Dvergsten of Ames skidded to a stop nose first in a cornfield at Ames airport. Brakes locked. pilot unhurt. propellers bent. FAA must recertify for low altitude flight. Muscatine had been sprayed twice in June after earlier cancellations for repairs.
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City Sanitation
Frank Anson
Russ Dvergsten
Ames
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Jan Griesenbrock
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MCC
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Highway 38
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Sunset Inn
Edward Voorhees
Woodlawn
Clarena Salek
M & M Ford Sales
Sand Mound
Salek
East Moline
Highway 61
Office of
Country Club
City Hall
Kiwanis Club
Cliff Freyermuth
Bridge Grocery
Walnut Street
Schmarjes
Industry Meeting
Ballagene
Anniv
A Eee Ald
BIAL
Gov. Ray
John B. Rigler
City Eyes
Federal Aviation Authority
Muscatine Cleaners
East Second St
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