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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1972

Page

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Stolen outdoor items reported in several neighborhood thefts

Mrs. Dennis Rock reported a Coleman two burner gas camping stove stolen from her back yard during the night. Mrs. Dennis Nartley said a Wak green barbecue grill toys and a wagon were taken from her yard. Mrs. Harold Templeman reported two speakers stolen from her auto after a break in. Barbara Patton said her billfell containing an insurance check and papers was stolen. Donna Lentocha reported a green and white metal lounge stolen from her back yard.

Dennis Rock Cedar St Dennis Nartley Lincoln Bird Harold Templeman 8Th St Billfeld Barbara Patton Cottage St Donna Lentocha

Food stamps sale dates announced for Muscatine county

Food stamps will be sold in June on Mondays the 12th 19th 26th Fridays the 9th 16th 23rd and on Thursday the 28th until W ?:45 a.m. at the relief office in the Muscatine county courthouse Hours are 9 to 11 and 1 to 3 p.m. The Social Services office opens second and last Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. No appointment needed. All applicants must bring income proof Social Security or pensions rent or mortgage receipts and any medical insurance or receipts.

Relief Office Muscatine County Court House Social Services

Forecast: Pleasant Weather With Showers Possible

The Associated Press forecast calls for a town extended outlook from Wednesday to Friday. Expect fair conditions on Wednesday with a chance of showers Thursday and clearing Friday. Temperatures show little change with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.

Associated Press

Miss Your Paper Delivery Instructions and Hours

Notice for Muscatine Journal readers to contact their carrier promptly for missed deliveries or call the circulation department at 363 223 during set hours. Includes daily operation hours, location, and AP news rights.

Journal Circulation Department Muscatine Journal Otden The Muscatine Journal Lee Enterprises E. 2Rd St fAuscatine Lowe Muscatine Iowa Associated Press

Subscription Rates for Muscatine Subscribers

Rates detail daily and carrier delivery in Muscatine and surrounding areas. Delivered by carrier in city $2.25 per month in advance. Daily by mail within 50 miles $20 per year in advance. Mail to towns with carrier service $24 per year in advance. Off-city mail near Muscatine $27 per year in advance. Servicemen $10 per year. Students $15.50 for nine months.

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Lee Enterprises appoints Sturm publisher of three papers

Steven B. Sturm was named publisher of The Kewanee Star Courier in Illinois by David Gottlieb president of Lee Enterprises. Sturm, 28, previously worked in Milwaukee Journal classified and Davenport Times-Democrat display advertising. He succeeds Robert D. Ross named general manager of Racine Journal Times.

Steven B. Sturm Kewanee, al Star-Courier David Gottlieb Lee Enterprises, Inc Sturm Robert D. Ross Racine, Wis Journal-Times Roger Kirk Madison Newspapers, Inc Madison, Wis Milwaukee, Wis Lee Enterprises Davenport Times-Democrat Ross Independent Record Helena Mont Lee Missoulian Missoula Kewanee Star-Courier Gail Sarah Walsh Joan Allison Kirk Corvallis, Ore Gazette- Times Billings Gazette Billings Racine Journal-Times Carol Mike Ronnie Peter

Highway Commission to Meet With Muscatine Officials

The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce transportation committee and the Town Highway Commission will host an informal coffee break on Friday, June 9, from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at Hotel Muscatine. Dick Stanhope chairs the committee as business manager at The Kewanee Star-Courier.

Transportation Committee The Muscatine

Parade Set July 1 For Muscatine Fourth

The 1972 Fourth of July parade will start at 10 a.m. Saturday July 1 in Muscatine. Parade chair Jerry Connell of the Jaycees announced the theme The American Dream and expected many entries from organizations and individuals with cash awards in all divisions. Entries must be returned to Jerry Connell at 1919 Green Acres Muscatine by June 21.

Jerey Connell Muscatine Jaycees Jaycees Jerry Connell Green Acres Muscatine

Return to Kerry Connell in Muscatine by June 21 1972

A notice directs Kerry Connell of 1919 Greenacres Muscatine Iowa to return by June 21 1972. The exact context unclear but indicates a legal or administrative action requiring prompt response.

Kerry Connell Greenacres Muscatine Iowa

Senator Miller speaks in Muscatine on inflation and policy

U S Senator Jack Miller of Iowa spoke at a Muscatine Chamber breakfast and Rotary meeting on inflation wages foreign trade and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. He announced re election plans for a third Senate term and commented on tax reform and welfare. He argued CPI held steady in March and noted wage and price controls reduced inflation while disposable income rose. He called OSH Act mostly good but not overly punitive and warned Burke Hartke import quotas would be costly to Iowa.

Muscatine U.S Jack Miller Miller Sioux City Senate Towa Steve Keller Bandag, Inc Sen. Miller Congress Burke Hartke Iowa Doin Williams Ralph Nader

River and City Water Stage Report Summary

River stages show rises and falls at several locations. LaCrosse remains 6.6 with no change. Lansing up 0.1 to 8.3. Dubuque rises to 9.4. Davenport falls to 6.9 by 0.3. Muscatine down 0.13 to 7.52. Keokuk down 0.21 to 5.7. McGregor steady at 8.3. Guttenburg down to 6.8. No. 9 remains 14.8 unchanged.

LaCrosse Lansing Rise Dam McGregor Guttenburg Dubuque E Davenport Muscatine Keokuk

Elks Chanters mark silver anniversary in Iowa event

The Elks Chanters celebrated their 25th anniversary with an alumni dinner at the Elks lodge after the group’s second concert weekend. About 150 Chanters and spouses attended, with former members joining from Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois. Maurica Reed hosted, Pall Stych presented a lodge silver plate, and longtime director Max Collins and pianist Lucille Carver were noted among others.

Elks Chanters The Elks Lodge Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Maurica Reed Pall Stych Stella Myser

Youth is serious after motorcycle mishap in Muscatine

George Carroll Gerth, 17, of 1407 Mulberry Ave, was reported in serious condition at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City after a Sunday motorcycle crash on county road X-54 near Muscatine. Sheriff logs indicate he lost control, was ejected into a ditch, and died not.

George Carroll Gerth Mulberry Ave University of Iown Iowa City Muscatine Sherff Department Jim Ellis Richard Oppelt Ellis

Heritage group to feature Walcott speaker at June meeting

Rudolph Bluedorn of Walcott will be guest speaker for the Muscatine Area Heritage Assn program at 2 p.m. Sunday June 11 at the Crabapple Community Center. He will discuss local history of the Muscatine-Scott county area including stage coaches and other early transport. The free program meets at the former Crabapple School with directions via U.S. 6 and nearby power substations. Public invited.

Rudolph Bluedorn Walcott Muscatine Area U.S. 6 U.S Pleasant Prairie

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