Utility Gives Go Ahead for Underground Wiring
Muscatine utility approves complete underground electric systems for all new subdivisions. The policy, adopted by the Muscatine Municipal Light and Water Board, requires the utility to pay for primary and secondary cables, transformers, and service pedestals. New homes must have 200 amp service, with conversions allowed for existing overheads at owner cost. Subdivision by Dr. J L Pearlman approved for waterworks and 22 lots off Fulham Avenue.
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Muscatine
Tunicipal Light and Water Board of Trustees
Muscatine approves new contract with Eastern Iowa Co op
The Muscatine public light and water board approved a contract for the interchange of electrical power with the Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative of Wilton. The agreement covers the tie in with Muscatine's South Substation and lines of Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric, with maintenance and operation details, transmission rights, and provisions for maintenance, emergency, and economy energy.
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Electric Utility
Eastern Iowa Co-op
Eastern
Iowa Light and Power Cooperative of
Wilton
Muscatine Municipal Light and Water Board of Trustees
Muscatine
New South
Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative
Towa-Ilinois Gas and Electric
Louisa County
Towa
Montpelier
Towa-Ilinois Gas and Electric Company
Blue Grass
Iowa
Landowner Sues Over Muscatine Property Assessments
Robert E. Kaufmann filed suit in 7th District Court challenging recent re appraisal of two Muscatine tracts. Plaintiffs name Roy F. Kautz Jr Heinz Jeschke and Robert Nietzel as Board of Review members. The action seeks relief from alleged excessive assessments tied to city property re valuation.
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Muscatine
7Th District Court
Robert E. Kaufmann
Roy F. Kautz, Jr
Board of Review of
City of
J. M. Cleminshaw Co
Kaufmann
Robert Birkhofer
Board [of Review
Kaufmann Vasks
Lake Park Bridge Discussed by Muscatine Council Committee
Muscatine City Council finance committee discussed a new Lake Park Boulevard bridge at Mad Creek after cracking during floods. Alder man Gerald Powell said plans and specifications will be drawn for bid setting this year. Army Engineers study is lengthy. funds are available from prior planning.
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Lake Park Boulevard
Mad Creek
Muscatine
Muscatine City Hall
Gerald Powell
Powell
Ray, L. Pace
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island
Muscatine Journal Subscription Rates and Details
The Muscatine Journal, published daily except Sundays and holidays, lists subscription options including city carrier at 2.00 per month in advance, other carriers forty cents per week, and mail rates 12.00 within fifty miles and 26.00 beyond. Office hours and mail details are provided along with contact information.
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Muscatine Journal
Lee Enterprises
3Rd St
Muscatine
Iowa
Associated Press Ie
City of Muscane
Pasteeth Denture Powder Advertisement Apparently Publicized
An alkaline denture powder promises firmer comfort for false teeth with no gummy taste and no sour odor. It claims to control denture breath and improve stability while eating, laughing, or talking. Available at drug counters everywhere with fast results.
Red Cross Seeks Help With Bags for Servicemen
The Muscatine County Chapter of the American National Red Cross asks churches civic groups and Scouts to help fill 160000 gift bags for servicemen in Vietnam at Christmas and unfilled duty bags for U S servicemen in Far East hospitals. Executive secretary Mrs Eileen Shearer urges community groups to assist.
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Muscatine County
American National Red Cross
Vietnam
Far East
Eileen Shearer
American Red Cross
Laursen to Head Market Research For Kent Feeds
Marvin Laursen, 1540 Magnolia, is named Research Director for Kent Feeds Inc. He joined in 1958 and has been market analyst. A graduate of Iowa State and with post graduate work, he will oversee all market research activities for the company.
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Laursen
Kent Feeds
Marvin Laursen
Magnolia
Maria
Kent Feeds, Inc
W. F. Schafenacker
Towa State University
Iowa State
University of Towa
Two Area Men at Camp Dodge Training Unit
Two Muscatine area men of the Iowa Army National Guard join 350 soldiers in two weeks of training at the Iowa Military Academy Camp Dodge. Pfe Elmer K. Reichert of Muscatine and Pvt Gary L. Moeller of Wilton Junction, both from Co Battery 1st Howitzer Battalion 185th Artillery, participate in programs for noncommissioned officers and enlisted men aiming for commissions as second lieutenants. George J. Mellrath of 615 W 3rd earned a bachelor of arts degree at Dartmouth College exercises. Winters, Canada’s minister of trade and commerce, delivered the commencement address.
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Muscatine Area
Iowa
Pfe
Elmer K. Reichert
Muscatine
Gary L. Moeller
Wilton Junction
185Th Artillery
George J. Mellrath
W. 3Rd
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N. H
Mcllrath
Dartmouth Christian Union
Robert H. Winters
Canada
Mexican Border Campaign Vets Plan Convention in Cedar Rapids
The Mexican Border veterans and auxiliary plan their national convention at Hotel Roosevelt Cedar Rapids June 16 18. Activities start with visiting Friday evening. Opening session at 10 a.m. Saturday. All 1916 Mexican border campaign veterans are invited. The banquet closes the event Sunday noon.
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National Convention of the
Mexican Border Veterans and Auxiliary
Hotel Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
County Home Construction Bids Opened
Bids were opened this afternoon by the Muscatine county board of supervisors for a new addition to the county home. Two bidders submitted base bids for the general contract Henry Schaefer Construction Co Davenport 497200 with alternates and Laren Redball Co Town City 24743 with alternates. Mechanical and electrical contract bids were also opened and evaluated.
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County Home
Muscatine ‘County
Henry’ Schaefer Construction Co
Davenport
Laren - Redball Co
Town City
Park Lane Course Is Changing Subdivision Plans
A preliminary plat for Sunrise View subdivision was approved Tuesday by Muscatine Plan and Zoning Commission. The subdivision lies on land known as Park Lane Golf Course. The commission also recommended approval on the final plat of the Brossart-Lucas Second subdivision off Bidwell Road, east side just north of Weir Street.
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Sunrise View
Musecatine Plan and Zoning Commission
Park Lane Golf Course
Brossart-Lucas
Bidwell Road
Weir Street
Jury called for trial in Thorndyke case in Muscatine
Seventh District Court bailiff Louis Gray orders jurors to report Tuesday June 20 in Muscatine to hear the case State of Town v Robert Leonard Thorndyke. Thorndyke faces a charge of driving with a suspended license.
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Seventh District Court
Louis Gray
Muscatine
State of
Robert Leonard Thorndyke
Boy Bitten by Dog Treated at Local Hospital
Scott Alan Nash of 1818 Mulberry Ave was bitten by a dog and rushed to Muscatine General Hospital at 12 40 p m Tuesday. His injuries were not serious and he was released after examination.
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Scott Alan Nash
Edwin Nash
Mulberry Ave
Muscatine General Hospital
Minor Grease Fire at Murphy Residence
Firemen performed a safety check after occupants extin guished a grease blaze at 1407 Grand Ave Grease caused damage to cabinets counter top and wall with smoke in kitchen ceiling The Muscatine Fire Department returned to central fire station at 6 30 p m Tuesday
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Donald Murphy
Grand Ave
Muscatine Fire Department
Central Fire Station
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Cently
J. L. Pearlman
Fulham Avenue
Devitt
Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Co
Lake Park
Allan G. Smalley
W. 2Nd Street
William Massey
Mental Health Association
E. B. Meyer
Walter Ross
William Wellens
Duane Goodken
Tony Curtis
George C. Scott
Godzilla
Red Cross
Anct
City Hall
Red Cross Chapter
Camp Dodge
Mellrath
Darmouth
Egypt
Leraet
Sinair
Mitra Pass
Leraed
Tel Aviv
Linn County
Richard P. Lawrence
Clark C. Kaiser
Focal
Comport
Iowa Ave
Second
Paul Newman
Fredric Miarch
Richard Boone
Diane Cilento
Cameron Mitchell
Barbara Rush Martin Balshm Chemagiotki
Park Lane
Levant
Orlon
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