Muscatine to Spend Up to 4000 on Weed Park Pool Repairs
The Muscatine City council authorized up to 4000 dollars for urgent Weed Park pool repairs after a leak caused a concrete collapse. Work will begin immediately with city staff overseeing, aiming to finish by the July 19 swimming meet that draws hundreds of regional youth competitors.
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Weed Park
Board of Park Commissioners
Iowa
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Henry Tobar
City Engineering Department
Donald LeMar
City Street Department
West Liberty
Red Cross Swim Classes Cancelled at Weed Park Pool
Dudd Anderson, supervisor for the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program, announced all Red Cross swim lessons are cancelled for this year due to major repairs at Weed Park pool. No certificates will be issued to students because the program operated only a short period this year.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Weed Park
Modern Air Conditioning For Council Meeting
The city council accepted a low bid of 810 for three 24 000 BTU 220 volt air conditioning units for the city hall chambers. McKee Appliance will supply the units and city workers will install them to improve efficiency during hot summer meetings.
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City’ Council
B.T.U
McKee Appliance Company
Pool Concrete Replacement Planned at Muscatine Park
Park commission member John Robinson says repairs at Weed Park pool may finish by July 15 after consultation with Stanley Consultants engineers Larry Wilson and Lowell Titus. Four deep end sections, about 10 by 14 feet, will be replaced, with pouring possibly starting Friday at an estimated cost of 1500 to 2000 dollars. Additional repairs could push total needs to around 35000 dollars for new piping and surrounding concrete.
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Weed Park
Park Commission
John Robinson
Robinson
Stanley Consultants
Larry Wilson
Lowell Titus
Stanley Engineering
City Street Department
City Engineer
Jerry Blaesing
Kaufmann Seeks Rezoning for Muscatine Food Market Site
Robert Kaufmann asked Muscatine city officials to rezone a 3% acre tract at Bidwell Road and Isett Avenue from R-1 residential to B-1 business to build a food market. The plan and zoning commission will review the petition after Tuesday night’s referral by the city council. He says existing farm buildings on the site are undesirable, though he has been unable to proceed.
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Isett Avenue
Muscatine
Plan and Zoning Commission
Robert Kaufmann
Kaufmann
Te Council
Foley Promoted to Warrant Officer in Navy
J R Foley was promoted to warrant officer and will serve as Naval Aviation Electronics instructor at NATTC AFU A in Memphis Tennessee. He ties for high honors with a 92.8 final average, marking the first co honors for top grades in the class. Foley is starting his 13th year in the Navy.
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James Foley
Walter
Salvation Army Announces Deaf and Blind Summer Camp
The Salvation Army invites deaf and blind individuals to a week at Camp Laurie near Madrid, Iowa. Camp for the blind runs July 16 to 21 and for deaf persons July 23 to 25. transportation is provided. Medical reports must be signed within three days before departure, and applications are due by July 18. Contact 1403 Hershey Ave for details.
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Salvation Army
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Madrid
Hershey Ave
Iowa students earn straight A grades at UI spring 1968
Kenneth Alan Ross son of Mrs Betty Ross among 117 University of Iowa liberal arts students with straight A averages for the 1967 68 spring semester. Each received an academic achievement award certificate from Dean Dewey B Stuit of the College of Liberal Arts. Some graduates were in June.
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Betty Ross
University of Iowa Liberal Arts
Dewey B. Stuit
U of I College of Liberal Arts
One Candidate Is Interviewed For City Post
Evelyn Schauland told Muscatine City Council on Tuesday night that one interview with a candidate for city administrator has been held. Another interview will be held within the coming week. Schauland said the candidates’ qualifications appear substantial and the situation seems hopeful for retaining an administrator.
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City Post
Evelyn Schauland
Muscatine
Schauland
Comprehensive Plan Hearing Date July 17
The City of Muscatine plans a July 17 hearing at 7 p.m. by the Planning and Zoning Commission in city hall to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council will consider adopting the plan on July 18 at the regular meeting if no objections are filed.
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Muscatine
Planning and Zoning Commission
Nomination Papers Filed for Muscatine County Sheriff
Ex-deputy Bobby Miller filed nomination papers to enter the Republican primary for sheriff of Muscatine County. The Muscatine Journal notes announcement of candidacy occurred earlier. The Muscatine Journal is published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Muscatine Journal, a Lee Enterprises property, at 301 E 3rd St, Muscatine Iowa.
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Muscatine County
Muscatine Journal
Lee Enterprises
3Rd St
Muscatine
Iowa
Associated Press
Niews
AP News
Subscriptions Rates for Muscatine Daily Paper
Delivered daily by carrier in Muscatine city the rate is 2.00 per month in advance. For carriers outside Muscatine it is forty cents a week. Mail subscription one year within fifty miles 15.00. In towns with carrier service 18.00. Over fifty miles 20.00. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Office hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Special delivery until 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and 4:00 p.m. Saturdays. Dial 263-2371.
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Muscatine
Vischer to Head United Fund Drive
Vischer, a member of the city council and vice president of Bandag Inc, will lead the United Fund Drive. He has been an active worker in the Pacemaker division of United Community Services formerly United Fund.
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Bandag, Inc
United Community Services
The
United Fund
Harold Vischer
Muscatine
Muscatine considers 15180 tornado siren system bid plan
Muscatine aldermen discuss installing a 15180 tornado warning system with 50 50 federal share. Civil Defense Director Earl Jones reported final approval on the project application. A sewer dispute arose at a council meeting over an Isett Avenue pumping station line. The city plans to advertise for bids and send specifications. The system includes six sirens a siren control system air raid timer and installation materials with labor by Michele Parish of Muscatine. A state hookup will tie sirens to tornado watch centers with emergency phase tones for immediate cover. The library displays flags through July highlighting 45 star and 48 star flags with background calls for info.
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Civil Defense
Earl Jones
Des Moines
Isett Avenue
Kenneth Bright
Bright
H.J. Heinz Co
Jones
Chelf Named to Drake Dean's Honor List in 1968
Thomas J. Chelf, son of Mr and Mrs Gene Chelf of 517 Leroy, is among 281 Drake University students named to the Dean's honor list for the spring semester of 1968. The award applies to those with twelve or more credits and a 3.5 GPA in the College of Liberal Arts.
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Thomas J. Chelf
Gene Chelf
Leroy
Drake University
Des Moines School
College of Liberal Arts
Beer theft at Manjoine Distributing Co warehouse
Muscatine police responded Tuesday to a break in at the Manjoine Distributing Co on East 2nd Street. Thieves entered through a skylight and stole beer during the burglary.
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Muscatine
Manjoine Distributing Co
East 2Nd Street
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