Family Day Tops Saturdays at Muscatine Weed Park
Saturday is Family Day at Muscatine Weed Park with new, lower prices to boost weekend attendance. Swims cost 10 cents for children and accompanying adults, rides drop to a few cents, ice cream cones sell for a nickel, and the zoo remains free. The park offers picnic facilities, games, and recreation areas, inviting families to spend a day there under Ollie Bently’s plan.
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Muscatine City Utilities Announce Duty Reassignments
Reassignment of duties in Muscatine water and electric departments is announced effective July. Robert Harbaugh will design build and maintain water transmission and distribution. Kenneth White will produce electric power and water and oversee the power plant. Merrill Nelson will design construct operate and maintain electric distribution. Richard Lacy will assist the distribution chief. The move aligns with planned long term improvements.
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Robert Harbaugh
Kenneth White
Merrill Nelson
Richard Lacy
Enzin
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Council to Authorize Signing Paving Contracts
At a special 5 o'clock meeting the city council will authorize signing the contract for permanent streets in the 1968 paving program. Erving Jensen of Woodbury Contracting will be present and start moving equipment Friday. The council will launch the first major paving project in years with the mayor signing the document. The engineering department surveys 11 street segments to be improved, with Willrm’s bid of $160,312 the low of four.
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Lee Group Editors Attend Regional Workshop in Lincoln
Muscatine Journal staff members Lee Group editors Walter Russell and Mr and Mrs Gillietz travel to Lincoln Nebraska to represent their paper at the annual Lee Group editorial workshop. Russell will lead discussion on syndicate columns and Dietz will join a newsroom panel. Drew Pearson will speak at a session as the workshop runs through Saturday noon.
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Questions on Liquor Bill Remain Unresolved
Des Moines notes ongoing questions about a felony Conviction and liquor licenses under a new law. Attorney General Evan Eman studies pardon restoration issues and governor actions while liquor regulations are drafted, with some questions awaiting opinion from the attorney general.
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First Communion Sunday at St Marys Church
On Sunday June 16 St Marys Church will host First Communion for boys and girls in the class.
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Park unveils kid roller coaster on Pumpkin Vine closure
Journal Photo shows a circular Pumpkin Vine railroad ride at the park featuring nine happy passengers aboard a new kids roller coaster. The attraction forms part of the park's growing lineup drawing families.
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Kennedy vows fresh push after distressed areas bill falls
President Kennedy said Congress will get another chance to back a $450 million distressed areas appropriation after the House rejected the measure 209 to 204. He stated the program must not be allowed to fail and that he intends to renew support. Senate action and House leadership responses loom as parties consider next steps.
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Emergency Unit Board Expresses Thanks for Food
The Muscatine Emergency and Rescue unit executive committee expressed gratitude to donors who sent meals to on duty members at Dam No. 16 during Monday night and Tuesday. Capt. Alvin Paety noted Tepe was supplied by Tasty Fey Don Young Mrs. Jim Hilins Sr Mrs. Jeen Garrett a Mr. McCormick and Town and Country. The board also thanked others who aided the unit. The next committee meeting is set for July 10.
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Navy Revises Junior College Training Program
The Davenport recruitment station announces a major change in the junior college training plan. Eligible men may enlist in pay grade 3 under the revised program, replacing the former E2 enlistment. The program offers two years of junior or regular college for entry with advanced rank and guaranteed schooling, with advancement from E3 to higher grades after about ten months. Contact U.S. News recruiter Verne Westage at Muscatine city hall for details.
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Davenport
U.S. News
Verne Westage
Muscatine
Kennedy invites Bishop Ensley to White House conference
Des Moines reports Bishop F. Gerald Ensley of the national Methodist Board of Social Concerns received a telegram invitation from President Kennedy to attend a civil rights conference at the White House. The event follows a South Iowa Methodist Conference session where thirteen youth were made full members and fourteen more gained probationary status. Reverend Howard E. Hayes of Wapello and Reverend Paul Pennington of Columbus Junction were among those granted full and probationary membership respectively.
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Mayors Adopt JFKs Racial Harmony Plan
The nation's mayors backed President Kennedy's call for racial harmony by approving a five point plan at the conference and adding a sixth point themselves. Opponents labeled Kennedy's proposal liberal. The U S conference elected Arthur L. Selland of Fresno as president for 1963 64 and delayed final adjournment until a Honolulu urban redevelopment meeting.
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Miss 4th of July Beauty Contest at Weed Park Pool
A Miss 4th of July beauty contest will be held at 3 p m Sunday June 30 at Weed Park pool. Founders include Merle Strouse parade chair for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Top three finalists to ride in convertibles leading the 4th parade. Entries open to single girls 16 to 21. written reasons required. deadline June 27. judging in swimsuits. Public invited.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Requiem Mass Here Saturday For Pope John
A Requiem Mass will be offered at 3 30 p m Saturday at St Ma church of Muscatine for Pope John. The mass will be celebrated by Father Clems the pastor. The public is invited to attend.
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