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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1967

Page

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Miss Muscatine Contestants Named Donna Parry and Ruth Westerfelt

Donna Parry and Ruth Westerfelt are two of the 1967 Miss Muscatine contestants. The Miss Muscatine Pageant will be held June 16-17. Parry, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Parry of Atalissa, is a 1965 West Liberty High School graduate and a sophomore at Muscatine Community College. Dancing sewing painting and looking are among her many talents.

Donna Parry Ruth Westerfelt Herbert Parry Atalissa West Liberty High School Muscatine Community College Walter Westerfelt Grandview Ruth St. Luke’s School of Nursing Cooks Music

Two Des Moines youths die in car crash

DES MOINES AP Two young men Thomas Hardy Jr and Russell Perkins both 19 of Des Moines were killed when their car struck a tree and overturned near the Perkins home. A witness said the car backed from a driveway and swerved to avoid parked cars before the crash. Fire department crews pried the bodies from the wreckage.

Des Moines Thomas Hardy Jr Russell Perkins Perkins

Trial Lawyers Elect Iowa Academy Leaders

DES MOINES AP Lex Hawkins of Des Moines was elected president of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Chauncy Carl of Atlantic was named vice president Verne Lawyer of Des Moines secretary treasurer and D J Fairgrave of Des Moines sergeant at arms New board of governors includes Martin F McCarthy Davenport Howard Dresser Mason City Philip Willson Council Brutis and Richard L Pinegar Des Moines

Des Moines Lex Hawkins Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers Chauncy Carl Atlantic Verne Lawyer D. J. Fairgrave Sergeant At Martin F. McCarthy Davenport Howard Dresser Mason City Philip Willson Council Brutis Richard L. Pinegar

Muscatine Journal Publication Details

The Muscatine Journal published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Muscatine Journal, a member of Lee Enterprises, at 301 E 3rd St Muscatine Iowa 52761. Entered as second class matter in the Muscatine post office under March 1879. Associated Press content is exclusive to local news and AP dispatches.

Muscatine Journal Lee Exeterprises St. Muscatine Iowa Muscatine Associated Press

Subscription Rates for Muscatine Daily Paper

Rates list delivered daily in Muscatine city 2.90 per month in advance. Mail delivery outside Muscatine priced by distance 0.40 weekly and 12.05 yearly within fifty miles. Over fifty miles 20.90 yearly. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Office hours 9 to 5 p.m. daily Saturday 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Special delivery for missed papers at 6:34 a.m. Dial 793-2395.

Cartier City of Muscane Muscatine Dial

Rape Count Referred To Court

Robert Wayne Phillips, 27, of 1405 Grand Ave, bound over to 7th District Court on a charge of assault with intent to commit rape. He appeared for preliminary hearing before Ray L. Pace in Muscatine Justice Court. The incident involved entering a private home on February 26. Bond set at $1,000. appearance date to be set by district court officials.

Robert Wayne Phillips Grand Ave 7Th District Court Phillips Ray L. Pace Muscatine Justice Court

Kronfeldt in University Hospital after motorcycle crash

David Kronfeldt, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Kronfeldt of 1501 Washington Street, is in University Hospital Iowa City after a motorcycle accident Tuesday. He is admitted on the sixth floor of the hospital.

Iowa City David Kronfeldt Donald Kronfeldt Washington Street University Hospital, Iowa City

Moscow Township Farm Bureau Meeting Set for June 6

The Moscow Township Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, June 6, at 8 30 p m in Wilton city hall.

Moscow Township Moscow Township Farm Bureau Wilton City Hall

Luther League Heads to Great Smoky Mountains Trip

Thirteen Grace Lutheran youths and three counselors depart Muscatine Sunday in a remodeled school bus for a weeklong trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They will stay near Indianapolis, reach Gatlinburg, enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and daily devotional Bible study guided by Pastor E. B. Meyer.

Luther League Grace Lutheran Church Muscatine Great Smoky Mountains National Park Indianapolis Park E. B. Meyer Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg

High Honor To Two Area Students

Richard Shepley son of Mr and Mrs George Shepley and Judith Bruhn rural Durant will graduate with high honors at the University of Town commencement Friday. Shepley earns business college distinction and Bruhn liberal arts. They are among 102 seniors receiving special honors based on top academic standing across University of Town colleges.

Richard Shepley George Shepley Colony Drive Judith Bruhn Durant University of Town Shepley U. of S. College of Business College of Liberal Arts U. of S U. of I

Jail Term of 30 Days on Assault

James Roswell Nott of 1319 BE 2nd Street was sentenced to 30 days in county jail and $28.50 costs by 7th District Court Judge R K Stohr for assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury from an incident May 6 on Town Avenue when Nott stabbed Mick Angle as he stepped from a car. Upon completion, he will be transferred to federal authorities due to parole status. Time served was credited. charge filed by County Attorney Harvey G Albee Jr. Arrest by Inspector Clifford Bennett of Muscatine Police Department.

James Roswell Nott 2Nd Street 7Th District Court R. K. Stohr Town Avenue Nott Mick Angle Stohr Alty Harvey G. Albee, Jr Clifford Bennett Muscatine

No Swimming Lessons at YWCA Next Week

The YWCA announces no swimming lessons from Monday through Saturday next week.

YWCA

Labor Activities Agrees To Apply For Class C License

The Iowa Liquor Control Commission announced action against two private clubs for selling drinks to nonmembers. Muscatine Labor Activities Inc. agreed to apply for a Class C commercial liquor license, while Amvet club in Waverly had its license suspended for 10 days starting June 12. Over 63 citations were issued during Friday night traffic checks in Muscatine and surrounding areas, targeting vehicles not meeting safety standards.

Labor Activties Iowa Liquor Control Commission Des Moines Muscatine Labor Activities Inc Amvet Waverly Muscatiné

Sunshine Club Pot Luck Dinner at Union Hall

Sunshine club holds a noon pot luck dinner at Union hall on Tuesday June. Members bring a covered dish and their own table service for the gathering and social event.

Sunshine Club Union Hall

Muscatine Area Students Earn SCIC Degrees

Muscatine area students were among about 600 candidates for degrees at State College of Iowa commencement exercises held Friday evening. Names include Muscatine Jerry Askam, Jack Blake, Douglas Buchele, Donald Cristy, Jerry Figg, Kristine Hanson, Gary Weeks. Letts Richard Lee. Columbus City Ronny Bitting. Columbus Junction James Clark. West Liberty Marylin Petersen. Judith Titterington.

Muscatine Area State College of Iowa Muscatine Jerry Askam Jack Blake Douglas Buchele Donald Cristy Jerry Figg Kristine Hanson Gary Weeks Richard Lee Columbus City Ronny Bitting Columbus Junction James Clark West Liberty Marylin Petersen Judith Titterington

Summer Art Classes Start June 13 at Laura Musser Gallery

Mrs Susan Barker a former West Junior High art teacher will lead two month summer sessions at The Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum registration is 12 checks payable to Muscatine County Museum and Fine Arts Association mailed to 1314 Mulberry Ave Students may arrive at 1:30 p.m. through the museum back door for art studio access Readings cover projects from June 13 through August 3 with weekly sessions for grades 8 and under and grades 9 12 with varied media and demonstrations

Susan Barker West Junior High School Laura Musser Muscatine County

Cover dirt in window boxes with fine grovel to keep rain splash

A simple gardening tip suggests placing a thin layer of fine grovel over soil in window boxes. This cover minimizes soil splash onto windows during rain, helping keep exterior surfaces cleaner and reducing maintenance.

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George Oveson Weed Park Jerry Russell Ruth Vesterfelt University of Iowa Donna Hunters T.V Kranz Greenhouse Parham St Great Smoky Mountains East 3Rd Street Sara Ann Freund Walcott Dennis Harold Schuett Bridge Ave Sara Freund Schuett Freund Mary Beth Mills E. 7Th Street Danese Barns Denny M. Danese University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Norman Danese John Fosholt Hilltop Paul Newman Lauren Bacall Harper Ashe Shelley Fabares Peter Blair Noone S.C Virginia McCkenna Bill Travers Petes Cail Ped Mrs East Second St
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