Visiting Astronomer Gives Eclipse Viewing Tips
Muscatine residents host visiting astronomer C E Shinkle from Toledo Ohio to warn against direct sun viewing without protection ahead of the July 20 partial solar eclipse. He outlines safe methods using glass, coal soot, or film, notes 18 minute event from 4 29 p m to 4 47 p m, and mentions Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaking July 28 with about 15 meteors per hour for 22 days.
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Night sky to reveal Saturn and Jupiter viewable at night
A Muscatine report notes a low intensity shower and a planned observing window after 9 p.m. northeast observers can glimpse Saturn with its rings tipped toward viewers at about 22 degrees, while Jupiter and its nine moons rise at midnight. Galileo era moon sightings may be possible with good field glasses.
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Conservatives Lose Two Seats in Two By-Elections
Britain's Conservative party suffered sharp losses in two by elections to fill vacancies in the House of Commons. Labor candidates won both contests, signaling mood shifts ahead of national politics.
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New Stamp Now on Sale Civil War Centennial Issue
Postmaster John Hendriks announced the Civil War Centennial commemorative stamp, the third in a five stamp series, placed on sale today. Designer Roy Gjertson of San Pedro California won a nationwide contest among professional artists. The design shows a Confederate soldier on the left and a Union soldier on the right with white lettering.
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Roy Gjertson
San Pedro
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Bermel Reunion at Weed Park Tennis Shelterhouse
Descendants of Anton and Catherine Bermel hold a family reunion on Sunday July 14 at the Weed Park tennis court shelterhouse with a basket dinner served at 12 noon.
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Catherine Bermel
Weed Park
Nichols Man Injured Neck In Highway 29 Crash
A Nichols man, William Newton, in a 1962 Ford Valiant, swerved to avoid a 1995 Chevrolet driven by Preford Martin of Lone Tree on Highway 29, 12 miles west of Muscatine, causing the car to overturn and injuring Newton’s neck. Over $100 damage to the top and windshield. Sheriff’s department investigates.
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Fost Central
Will Install New Pastor Here Sunday
The Rev. James W. Kalhoff Jr. will be installed as pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in a 3 p.m. service on Sunday July X. The ceremony will feature speakers including Rev. Marcus T II of Cedar Rapids and Rev. Fred H. Sten of Davenport with other pastors assisting. Kalhoff, born February 13, 1938 in Marshall Minnesota, studied at Missouri University, St Paul Lutheran College, and Concordia Theology Seminary. He served at Unity Lutheran Cleveland and completed training in 1962. He married July 28, 1961, and has a 14 month old son. They now reside at 503 Park Ave in Muscatine.
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Showers Continue Here Today in Iowa
Showers and thunderstorms swept across Iowa with 1.9 inch totals in places and rain easing into the afternoon. Temperatures rose from a cool start after a 52 degree morning to 71 by afternoon, with five day forecasts calling for above normal warmth and scattered showers across the region.
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Fairfield
Magazine Campaign Coming Soon
Announcement says Muscatine Journal subscribers will again have the chance to subscribe to their favorite magazines at special rates via Journal carrier salesmen. A full page ad later this month will provide complete information.
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YMCA Bike Rodeo Trophy Winners Named at Second Show
In a crowded YMCA rodeo, multiple youths earned top honors across junior and senior divisions. Notable finalists include Harold McCormick's son from 2017 Demorest Ave and Douglas Randleman Jr. from 1103 Oakland Drive, with awards in mile, quarter mile, paper throw, plank riding, and ride the plank.
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Oakland Drive
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Ray Crews
Oregon
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Plank
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Ital Iselt
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Chester L. Anderson
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Harvey Axel
Park Ave
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Mary Ridenour
Commodity distribution starts July 9 in Muscatine area
Surplus food distributions begin July 9 for residents outside Muscatine city, then July 10 for city residents. Names A to L on July 9 and M to Z on July 11. Menu items include milk, rice, beans, flour, corn meal, butter, lard, cheese, and more. Applications for low income due by July 26 with income and asset verification.
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Burglary Strikes Pub in West Liberty
A thief broke into the Pub tavern in West Liberty early today stealing 80 in cash 34 six packs of beer and five cartons of cigarettes. Sheriff Richard Oppelt is investigating footprints and fingerprints were found. Entry was through a cut steel mesh basement window vent and exit via an alley door after breaking two padlocks. Cash from the register and a drawer box were taken.
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Richard Oppelt
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Father Adams Plans Five Year Peru Mission Stay
Father Edmond F. Adams former pastor of St John s Catholic church Gilmore City visits Jeff Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Gerth. He is Mrs Gerth s brother and will visit relatives in New York then go to Lima Peru for five years to study language at the University of San Marcos before a parish assignment.
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St. John’s Catholic Church
Gilmore City
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New York
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Peru
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Muscatine Man Hurt In Early Morning Crash
Leonard Boland, 20, of Bridger, was tented and released from Muscatine General Hospital after his 1953 Chevrolet left Highway 22 and plunged into a ditch about 2:30 am near the Muscatine city limits. Front end damage exceeded $100 and charges have been filed.
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Muscatine General Hospital
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Highway 22
Toborg Wins Rifle Trophy at Marine Corps Graduation
Robert L Toborg son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Toborg of 903 Leroy Street Muscatine recently received a marksmanship trophy during graduation ceremonies at the Marine Corps recruit depot for firing the highest mark in his platoon on the rifle range Toborg fired 2392 out of 250 possible points.
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Square Dance by Hawkeye Hoppers at Armory
The Hawkeye Hoppers host a square dance at the Armory Saturday night at 8 p.m. Maylin Spiess will be the caller.
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the Armory
Maylin Spiess
Items Taken From Cottage
A wastebasket a wall clock one case of Pepsi and a six pack of beer were reported stolen from a summer cottage owned by Mrs. Lawrence Klebe RR 4. She said the items were taken on July third to her Geneva market near the river for a Fourth of July weekend. The cottage showed no signs of violent entry and the matter is under investigation.
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Coltage
Storms Hit Northern Italy Relief Efforts Under Way
Storms and heavy hail swept northern Italy with cloudbursts causing fatalities among farmers in Udine. Lightning strikes reported casualties as communities assess damage and seek aid. Local authorities coordinate emergency response amid ongoing bad weather.
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