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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
1
Muscatine County supervisors set a public hearing for August 12 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse board room on a proposed budget totaling 3,733,750. The plan raises the total by 379,785 from the current year with tax sources at 1,552,739 and millage near current levels.
The Pennsylvania Kid Richard Wilson, 61, national Hobo King since 1963 except 1965, predicts the 1968 Republican candidate will win, naming Nixon or Rockefeller while Hubert Humphrey is favored for the Democratic nomination. He campaigns in the Midwest selling badges for the National Hobo Convention.
George Edwin Wheeler, 22, of Muscatine, faces six charges after a high speed chase that began near Oregon Street and Stewart Road and ended toward Grandview. Police fired shots as the 1968 Dodge fled at speeds above 110 mph. Wheeler is to appear Aug. 6 in justice court.
An 84 year old man and his 70 year old fiancée eloped after relatives opposed their marriage. They traveled by car through St. Louis area, were pursued by police with lights and siren, stalled on a county road, and fled into a cornfield. The groom, Rennett Wheeler, appeared in justice court.
About 25 disadvantaged Muscatine youths in the Youth Employment Service attended a Plantation dinner in Moline after board approval. Chaperones included Mrs. Derman and local TRAIN staff. the plan was funded by a citizen sponsor rather than Title I funds, drawing concern from Mayor Burns who knew nothing of the expenditure.
The Muscatine Journal is issued daily except Sundays and holidays by The Muscatine Journal, a member of Lee Enterprises. It is incorporated at 301 E 3rd St, Muscatine, Iowa 52761 and entered as second class matter in the Muscatine post office under the act of March 1979. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news publication and AP dispatches.
Delivered daily by carrier in Muscatine to subscribers at 2.08 per month in advance. Non Muscatine delivery 40 cents per week. Mail within 50 miles yearly 15.00. Mail within towns with carrier service 18.00 yearly. Subscriptions over 50 miles 20,060. All payments in advance. Office hours 3 am to 9 pm daily. Special delivery for missed papers until 6:30 pm weekdays and 4 pm Saturdays. Dial 269-2331.
Edward J. Bock, a 1938 All American at Iowa State, was elected eighth president of Monsanto Company by the board in St. Louis. He becomes chief executive officer and chair of the executive committee and corporate body.
Robert N. Winegar, ex Rockford tannery manager for Wolverine World Wide, is named general manager of tannery operations for Wolverine tanneries in Rockford and Muscatine. R. D. Olson, ex tannery product development manager, is named manager of tannery product development.
Frank Anson was elected Prophet of the Redman Lodge at Muscatine elections with Jack Mahoney Sacham John Schreyers Senior Sagamore and Everett Reinier Junior Sagamore chosen. Notables visited by Fred Pinegar and Jesse Beadle. Next meeting Aug 14 at Davenport VFW clubroom. Aug 2 at 208 W Second. Also notes Wolverine appoints Burch and Harrington to VP roles. baby shower honors. Monsanto chassis in Muscatine. Dr J Russell Couch visits for Grain Processing seminar. Moose Convention opens in Davenport with Muscatine attendees.
A 30 to 35 member Citizens for Eugene McCarthy group met at Norbert Beckey’s home to organize a statewide effort. Mrs. William French led the meeting and outlined booth at the West Liberty Fair, a benefit teen dance, a city canvass, and a possible appearance by Pat McCarthy at the fair. Steve Dore, Gloria Martin, and Tom Fitzpatrick Jr were named to lead the fair booth, dance, and publicity teams. Mrs. Jack Paetz to attend a Des Moines campaign seminar this Saturday. The group will reconvene next Wednesday at 2120 Mulberry.
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