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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1966

Page

2

Muscatine Man Leads Grotto Area Conference in Moline

Ralph L. Shepherd of Muscatine, Grand Orator in the International Supreme Council, heads arrangements for a Grotto area conference at the Masonic Temple in Moline. Delegates from multiple Grottoes will discuss a membership campaign and hear plans for the 1967 Tampa convention. Grand Monarch Joseph G. Lefier will attend to confer on campaign projects.

Grotto Towa Western Illinois Moline Illinois North America Masonry Ralph L. Shepherd International Supreme Council Mississippi Drive Muscatine Shepherd Galesburg Peoria Rock Island Davenport Dubuque Burlington Des Moines Ottumwa Tampa Florida At & Pm Masonic Temple Joseph G. Lefier St. Petersburg

Surprise Event Honors County Superintendent

Mr and Mrs Frank Ralston at 1091 Lucas Street hosted a surprise reception Tuesday night with former Muscatine County Board of Education members and their wives in attendance.

Frank Ralston Lucas Street Muscatine County Ralston Muscatine Scott County Lindtley <Hoopes Alfred’ Hansen James Shepard Earl Phillips Carl Geertz Mark Collisz

Driver Wins Court Delay On Suspension

Jerry Tomas Oepping of Wilton won a delay in Muscatine district court Tuesday on a 90 day suspension of his driver's license. Judge R. K. Stohr ordered the state to withhold the suspension until the Sept 17 hearing. Oepping’s license was to be suspended from July 27 to Oct. 25, 1966, after a June 27 notice from the Public Safety Department. The department based the suspension on a serious violation of motor vehicle laws and noted the right to appeal.

Jerry Tomas Oepping Wilton Muscatine District R. K. Stohr State Department of Public Safety Oepping Towa Antil Public Safety Department Depping

Hoover Historic Site Compromises Indicated

Washington AP Iowa lawmakers show cautious optimism after a two hour meeting with National Park Service officials on Hoover site development in West Branch. Talks open path to possible plan changes including life tenancy for elderly residents and reduced number of houses to be removed.

Washington Iowa Herbert Hoover West Branch National Park Service Donald Johnson Park Service Hoover Johnson National American Legion Howard Baker The Bourke B. Hickenlooper Jack Miller U.S John Schmidhauser

Neighborhood Youth Corps Acquaints Boys With Jobs

Five Muscatine county youths join the Neighborhood Youth Corps for nine weeks starting June 20. They learn in state highway maintenance, a fish hatchery, a state park, and soil conservation. Ages 16 to 18. James Glass assists, with Don Cole, John Erwin, Tom Dennis, Terry Colquist, Donald Mockmire among others guiding placements.

Muscatine County Larry Smith Fairport Fish Hatchery Gary Silver Wild Cat den State Park Dan Grimm Archie Caseball U.S. Soil Conservation Myles Beitz Econome Opportunity Ish Don Cole Erwin Tom Dennis Donald Mockmore Verry Colquist Muscaline County James Glass Office of Economic Opportunity Fairport Interior Department John Erwin Muscatine Wild Cat Don State Park Terry Colquist West Liberty State Highway Department Mustatiné County

Civilian Absentee Ballots Availability for Sept Primary

Des Moines report notes absentee ballot windows opening Aug 22 for voters, with servicemen allowed July 13 applications and Aug 4 mailing. Civilian eligibility includes travel or illness, with Aug 17 start for general applicants. Dates apply to Sept primary only. general election dates follow in November.

Des Moines Gary Cameron Tedly Cameron

Stiles' Drug Store Reopens After Shelving Collapse

Stiles' drug store in Muscatine has resumed regular hours after a shelving collapse along the east wall forced a Monday morning closure. Work continues replacing the damaged shelves as bottles and merchandise were knocked to the floor.

Stiles Muscatine

Doan's Pills Relieve Backache and Headache Fast

Doan's Pills provide prompt relief from nagging backache and headache. They soothe bladder irritation and aid diuretic action, helping restlessness and discomfort at night. Widely trusted for over 80 years, they offer two wave relief for easier sleep and comfort.

Rome Doan Fifa Dean

Nazarene Church Assembly Delegates Named for Muscatine

Muscatine delegates to the Nazarene District Assembly in West Des Moines August 14 include Mrs. Scott Jones and Rev. H. B. Hunter with Mrs. Aage Christensen Sunday School head and NY.P.S. president also listed. Mrs. Frank Ross and Mrs. Judy Ross serve as delegates. the event runs at a 52 acre Des Moines camp with public Sunday services. U Thant seeks Soviet support for a UN term, though not yet decided, per AP reports as the General Assembly opens September 20.

Nazarene of Frank Ross Sanday Judy Ross N.y.ps Muscatine Hunter D. Hunter Assembly Iowa Grand Avenue Des Moines Moscow U Thant Soviet Union United Nations General Assembly Security Council

Government Dredge Works To Clear River Channels

Government dredge operations in the Rock Island District aim to remove about 1,450,000 cubic yards of material this summer to keep the Mississippi River open for commercial traffic. The effort is larger than usual and mirrors dredging activity seen in 1965.

Rock Island Mississippi’ River

Subscription Rates and Dredging Work Update

Rates list 40 cents weekly and 70 dollars yearly for Muscatine area deliveries with weekend and missed issue policy. Article details Army Corps dredging on the Upper Mississippi near Montpelier and other sites from Hook Island to Dallas City, noting schedules, dredge names Thompson and Frampson, round-the-clock operation, and crew shifts.

Aie Corps of Engineers Hook Island Ilinois Iowa Thompson Bass, Island Muscatine Corps of Engineers Edwards River New Boston Huron Island Keithsburg Iinois Burlington Island Dallas City Mississippi River St. Paul Rock Island

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