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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
2
Muscatine police arrested Glenn L. Curry Jr 941 Seigel Street for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated third offense in the 1100 block of Lucas Street this morning. His bond was set at $1000 for the court of Justice of the Peace Harvey G Allbee Jr.
Otto William Umlandt, 62, of 214 Park Avenue, pleaded guilty in Muscatine district court to a second OMVI offense. Judge Matthew Westrate suspended his license for four months after a $500 fine and $20.90 costs. The plea followed a February 28 arrest and an information that upgraded the charge from third offense to second. Fifteen First Communion students attended the Sunday Mass at [time], with Rev. Carl F. Clems presiding. students listed include Jesse Gonzales and others.
Five Muscatine women joined a Rotary lunch program to discuss Know Your Neighbor. Moderator Mrs. Joan Nelson led talks by Mrs. Bess Pearlman on Orthodox Jewish beliefs, Mrs. Beatrice Klein on Catholic practices, Mrs. Lillian Jackson about experiences in Kentucky and discrimination, and Mrs. Houseman on Protestant Methodist views. Francis Angell was introduced as a new member.
Mt Etna blasted ash to 9000 feet on day four of a new eruption. Explosions issued from the central cone while Acireale Observatory logged three strong earthquakes. Separately a U S government land program expands holdings, adding nearly 500000 acres yearly for recreation.
A damage suit filed in Muscatine district court seeks 55000 for Christine Lau Camp's eye injury after a BB gun shot on Sherman street November 28 1882. Her father Mearl Lau Camp sues Thomas Edwin Elliott and Edwin L and Evelyn G Elliott claiming permanent or partial loss of vision in the right eye requiring surgery and glasses. A jury trial is requested.
Crowds flock to Muscatine Armory for the Midwest square dance festival sponsored by Kiwanis. 80 to 200 dancers, mostly from out of town, attended across two days with top callers including Bob Forsyth Marshall Filippo Bern Aubuchon Bob Yerrington and Wally Schultz. Schulz and Maxine led round dance workshops while Saturday and Sunday drew large crowds. proceeds fund Kiwanis civic projects including aid for girls in nurses training.
Police arrested Wilton man Herbert Allen DeVore on a charge of assault with intent to commit a felony after an incident on Harbor drive. An 18 year old Durant girl complained and DeVore, a truck driver, gave a signed statement to police admitting he placed a hand on her but offered no explanation. He posted a $500 bond in Justice Harvey G Allbee's court and was released. The girl pursued DeVore toward a harbor area where police were called as he left the scene.
Carl Walter of Muscatine is elected vice president and Carl Gehrmann of Davenport becomes council president at Camp Minnesota gathering. Wayne Miller Meyers Alavenport and George Taylor among officers. 8797 boys and 2404 adults logged in, 68 Scouts earned Eagle, 130 acres added to Camp Minnesota, Vernon Wirth and Loran Walsh honored as Honor Scouters.
Paul Hines of Muscatine has been promoted from production supervisor to client service coordinator for coupons at Nealson Clearing House in Clinton. The firm distributes advertising coupons for national manufacturers and food processors and acts as a clearing house. Hines, a University of Iowa graduate, has worked for Nealson for one year. he is the son of Mr and Mrs L Hines of 131 Roscoe.
Two separate crashes damaged vehicles on Sunday and Saturday. Ronald Ray Knouse, 17, struck the rear of Harvey Snyder’s car, causing front and rear damage, while Larry Axtell and Wayne Kelly’s cars collided on Mulberry Avenue as Axtell entered from an alley.
Muscatine Community school districts face no tuition charge for summer sessions as Attorney General Evan Hultman weighs whether districts may bill. About 300 Muscatine youths attend, with $17.50 per elementary subject and $17.50 per high school subject. tuition already paid, classes started a week ago. Supt. A A Johnson cites no local change without state directive. Des Moines inquiry prompted ruling.
The 69th Lutheran Homes Festival will be Sunday June 28 with a day long program centered at Memorial Hall and visits to the entire campus. Speakers are planned for two services at 1 p m and 2 pm. A brief Aturant Association meeting will occur early afternoon with Ray Stange presiding.
Maxwell Stanley of Muscatine is elected the 18th president of United World Federalists the group seeking stronger world government and world peace through law. He leads Stanley Engineering Co. and was chosen at the organization's Saturday general assembly.
Chicago report says Richard Nixon would accept a nomination and run a nationwide campaign if delegates select him to break a convention deadlock. Nixon noted the contest is mainly between Barry Goldwater and William Scranton and saw no strong third force capable of uniting the party. In a Forum television interview he said he would undertake the responsibility if party leaders turned to him.
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