Barge Service Moves Tomato Trucks Across River
Preparations for a new barge service to transport tomato trucks across the Mississippi River are advancing due to a weight embargo on the Muscatine bridge. A diesel towboat was launched this week and the 25 by 100 foot barge will load at Osborn's landing downstream of the bridge and dock at the ramp.
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Mississippi River
Lee Osborn
Muscatine
Muscatine Mississippi River
Dubuque
Osborn
Drury Township
Penney staffer becomes department manager here
On Penney Staff Charles S. Robinson formerly of Kirksville Mo has assumed the position of department manager at the J C Penney Co store here Robinson joined the Penney Co at Kirksville Mo after attending Missouri State college Robinson his wife and son Stephen Paul reside at 73 Boston Park here They are members of the Wesley Methodist church near the city scales between Iowa avenue and Chestnut streets The towboat will be operated by Roy Boyd of Rock Island a licensed pilot Two shifts a day will be maintained Plans are to have the barge service in operation by the last week this month At present Osborn said a contract has been arranged for tomato hauling Legal angles are being explored he said for the handling of other commodities.
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Charles S. Robinson
Kirksville, Mo
J. C. Penney Co
Robinson
The
Penney Co
Kirksville
Missouri State College
Stephen Paul
Boston Park
Wesley Methodist Church
Bafiween
Iowa Avenue
Chestnut’ Streets
Roy Boyd
Rock Island
Osborn
Pick-Up Truck And Car Crash West Of Here
A car and a pick-up truck were damaged in a collision on Iowa 22 about five miles west of Muscatine at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. James Watson, 23, Iowa City, drove northwest. Harold Beeding, 22, rural Wapello, owned by Kemp and Sons Construction Co. of Letts, drove the truck. Beeding’s truck rolled over and stood upright in a ditch. No injuries were reported. The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce stag fish fry will be held at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at the Izaak Walton Clubhouse on Iowa 22 east of Muscatine near Fairport. Reservations due by July 26. Tickets are $3.
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Iowa 22
Muscatine
James Watson
Market Street
Iowa City
Harold Beeding
Wapello
Linn Hart
New Teachers Reception Planned by Muscatine Chamber
The education committee of the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce led by Chairman M. R. Beitz will host an August reception for new Muscatine school system teachers. The event aims to welcome incoming staff for the next term with a planned program and each chamber member hosting a teacher at breakfast.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
M. R. Beitz
Muscatine
Deeds Recorded for Coulter Purchase in Muscatine
Stanley M Howe and Helen Howe transfer jointly to Joseph C Coulter and Beth B Coulter a warranty deed for parts of lots 7 8 and 9 block A in the City of Muscatine.
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Stanley M. Howe
Helen Howe
Joseph C
Beth B. Coulter
City of Muscatine
Fundraising Dinner Shapes Iowa Gubernatorial Race
More than 140 attended the Muscatine County Democratic dinner at the Elks hall. Paul Franzenburg and John Schmidhauer spoke on state issues, blasted Republican opponents, and urged debates. Franzenburg touted Hughes administration gains while Schmidhauer challenged Fred Schwengel and urged party unity. Bert Leming said the event provided needed funds to kick off the campaign.
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Muscatine County
the Elks
Paul Franzenburg
John Schmidhauser
Schmidhauser
Fred Schwengel
Schwengel
Schmidhhauser
Washington, D.C
National Geographic
The
American Medical Association
Hughes
Franzenburg
Demos
Gay Hughes
U.S. Senate
Harold Hughes
Washington
Focal Boy
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Bert Leming
Wilton
Comprehensive Plan Hearing Slated Tonight
A hearing on the Comprehensive Plan prepared under the federal 701 program is scheduled tonight at city hall. The public is invited to attend the meeting. The plan was prepared by Stanley Consultants for the Muscatine Plan and Zoning Commission in cooperation with the city council.
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Stanley Consultants
Muscatine
County Republicans Plan Annual Fish Fry Saturday
The Muscatine County Republican Central Committee announces the annual fish fry to be held Saturday July 20 at the Izaak Walton club house in Fairport Iowa. Tickets go on sale at 4:00 p.m. with activities starting then. Ivan Goddard and Robert Bosch coordinate committees and plan to have all appointments completed by Thursday. Lee Osborn will transport adults to the event by river on his boat the Laura from Osborn Rock.
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Muscatine
Goddard
Lee Osborn
Laura
Osborn Rock
Osborn
Trank Walton Club
Fairport
Bob Beck
Beck
Beckettes
Davenport
Robert Kauffmann
John B. Schumacher
Garry Woodward
Major Freese On Active Duty At Ft. Knox
Major Melvin R. Freese of Muscatine is on active duty with the Jacksonville USAR School at Fort Knox Kentucky. The two week Armor Branch Career Officer Course includes classroom instruction and range firing of the Army's main battle tank. The program aims to boost reserve officers' competence for higher Armor leadership in a period of active duty training.
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Et. Knox
Melvin R. Freese
Devitt Aver Muscatine
Jacksonville
Pla
US Army Reserve School
Ft. Knox
Army
Armor
Freese
Jacksonville Usary School
Dale Honts Jr Receives New Army Address
Mr and Mrs Dale Hon ts Sr announce their son Dale Honts Jr has completed bus training at Fort Bliss Texas His new address is Pvt Dale Honts Jr Rags014034 Co E H Bat School Edg 449 stead Proving Grounds Maryland 21005
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Dale $. Hon Sr
Clay SL
da Jr
Fort Bliss
Texas
Pvt
Dale. Honts, Jr
Stead Proving Grounds
Marylan
No More Mail for Canada Cause Embargo Ordered
Walter I Conway Muscatine postmaster announced an immediate embargo on accepting all classes of mail addressed to Canada due to a Canadian postal service directive. The memo directs postal workers to accept no mail for Canada, surface or air, until further notice. John Morgan son of Mr and Mrs Rolland Morgan 41277 E Eighth St named to the Dean's Honor Roll at University of Town College of Pharmacy for the Spring semester.
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Walter I. Conway
Muscatina
Canada
Conway
Canadian Pasta Service
Caada
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National College of Education
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Miner For’ Sheriff Committee
James Meltzer
Harlan
Chuck
Merrill
Miller For Sheriff Committee
Charles S$. Robinson
Penney
Here
Muscatine Journal
Lee Enterprises
E. 3Rd St
Iowa
Associated Press
Dial
du Barry
Mesmer
Grimm Drug Co
East Second Street
Geraldine Chaplin
Bobby Darin
James Mason
Vn A
Ted McCord
Hilltop Drive
Hristopher
Bonnie and Clyde
Bigler
John B. Rigler
Central State Bank of Muscatine
Independent Bankers Association of America
Harvard Graduate’ School of Business Administration
Boston
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Charles M. Willams
Dale
Honts, JR
Dale Honts
Fedders
McKee Appliance
Mulberry Avenue
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