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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1963

Page

2

Muscatine Police Crack Down On Speeders And Drag Racers

Muscatine police arrested sixteen speeding violators over the weekend while the sheriff’s department charged two young drag racers on the Moscow road. Deputies booked Robert McClure and Michael Berry for drag racing and noted additional arrests for speeding and license violations. Several defendants paid fines and costs, and one driver received a jail sentence for driving without lights.

Muscatine Coar Sheriff's Department Isett Avenue Moscow Road Bob Miller Deag Racing Robert John McClure East Sixth Street Michael Wayne Berry Cedar Street Cnet Aint Wits Wurvey G. Albce Alice Bala Sheriff's Office County Road Spangler Chapel Thomas Waite Ovencuil Durant Donald S. LaRue Hill Avenue Dale Alien Haury Bennett Gary Lee Plowman Lets Donald William Kammerer Donald A. Lenz Walnut Street Harold S. Warfield Silvis Glen M. Epperly Fruitland Charles DB. Marston East Seventh Sived Larry le Tomlin Adams Sivee Robert G. Frye Paillips Joseph G. Mater Nebraska William Wellens

Mobile X-Ray Units Begin Schedule in Muscatine

Two mobile chest x ray units will operate in Muscatine this week per Mrs Harold Lee secretary of the Muscatine County Tuberculosis and Health Association On Tuesday Unit One will be at E Third Street by the Slantey Building from 8 am to noon to examine city employees and employers.

Muscatine Harold Lee Muscatine County Stanley Engineering Mississippi Or Pine St Schmerie Tool Ronda Button McKee Feed and Grain Batterson On Wessels IS Button Overton Kent Fead and Grain Processing Corporation Municipal City Hall

Six Girls Die After Crossing Crash in Ashtabula

Six Youngstown girls died when their car stalled into the path of a speeding freight at a railroad crossing near Geneva Ohio. Witnesses said flashing lights were functioning. Investigators and company workers examined the substation and plants in the area as officials planned funeral arrangements for those killed.

Ashtabula Ohio Youngstown Geneva

Local Roses Win State Show Awards

Lamy Bussex of Muscatine took first in the climber division at the State Rose Show held in Fort Madison. Attendees from Muscatine included several rose enthusiasts and growers such as McPike, Hayes, Laursen, and Herman. Dr. McPike presented awards to Charles Lieberstein for garden work in Davenport. 441 entries were shown. a State Center rose was named sweepstakes. Leven Weaversing of Marion City was elected president.

Lamy Bussex Muscatine Jews Rose Society Fort Madison George Herman Towo Parks Davenport Parsons

Six Youths At All State Music Camp At UI Iowa City

Six youths attend the All State Music Camp at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City. These include Tom Anif, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Ablf of 1620 Orange. Sue Douglas, daughter Jo. Mrs Lawrence Douglas of 45 Colony Harvey. Jezal Nietzel, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Nietzel of 720 Woodlawn. Mike Nietzel, son of Mr and Mrs V C Nietzel of 925 W Third St. and Pete Petersen, son of Mr and Mrs R C Petersen of 81 Leroy.

State University of Iowa Iown City Tom AnIf Donald Ablf Orange Sue Douglas Lawrence Douglas Colony Harvey Jezal Ralph Nietzel Woodlawn Mike Nietzel VC. Nietzel W. Third St Pete Petersen

Postal bids sought for government vehicle service and parts

John H. Hendriks announced bids will be received for furnishing service and parts for government owned vehicles for the period from July 1 1963 through June 30 1964. Interested persons may secure bid forms 32 and 36 from the postmaster. Bids close at 4 pm Thursday June 2.

Sumaster John H. Hendriks Evested Parsons

Gov Hughes Forms Six Appointments In State Posts

Gov Hughes announced six appointments including reappointments to the State Board of Engineering Examiners and new members for the State Printing Board and Library Trustees. Appointees include L M Clauson, Ralph H Wallace, Marvin O Kruse, LeRoy Vanderwicken, P James Bradley, and state senator Jagab B Mineks as public advisor on welfare for medical aid to the aged.

Vex Mae Way Jareld Hughes State Board of Engineering L. M. Clauson Town Highway Commission Ralph H. Wallace Wallace & Holland Mason City Marvin O. Kruse Kruse Engineering Service Spencer P. James. Bradley Cerlar Rapids Attornney Russell Schaal Belmond Iowa State Traveling Library Sehaal Bradley Jagab B. Mineks Tungwa State Board of Social Welfare

Brass Band Concert Held Here Sunday

A brass band concert was held Sunday afternoon at Weed Park conducted by Delbert Hardy. The next concert will be Sunday June 22 at Weed Park. The shows are funded by a public service grant from recording industry funds via Local No. 533 of the American Federation of Musicians. The band includes musicians from Muscatine West Liberty Nichols and Letts.

Weed Park Tee Delbert Hardy Brast Funds Recording Industries American Federattion of Musicians Muscatine West Liberty Nichols and Letts

Andrea Klein Starts European Tour With Friends

Andrea Klein daughter of Dr and Mrs John Klein begins a two month mentor tour of Europe landing at Le Havre France with two girl friends from the University of Wisconsin. They plan extensive travel through France Germany with side trips into Switzerland Greece Italy and Austria. This is Miss Klein's second trip abroad.

Iss Andrea Klein John Klein le’ Havre France Europe University of Wisconsin Germany Switzerland Greece Italy Austria Miss Klein

Father’s Day Call Reaches Patient John A. Herwig

John A. Herwig, patient at Muscatine General hospital, received a Father’s Day greeting by telephone from his son Arthur in Ludwigsburg, Germany, on Sunday.

John A. Herwig Sesenlis Muscatine General Hospital Arthur Ludwigsburg Germany

Muscatine High School Class Holds 25th Reunion

The Muscatine High School class of 782% held its 25th reunion Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Muscatine. Attendees included classmates, spouses, faculty, and committee members. A. A. Johnson introduced faculty and officers. dancing followed dinner with music by the Skylarks. committee members were listed.

Muscatine High School Elks Club Muscatine Elks Lodge June Lingo Louisa Jevicho Betty Kemble Eyla Downer Lowise Gackle G. Bradford Barbour Noval George Boldt Skylarks Rojbert Walter John Thomas Roman Hoffman Lor John Wagner Dorothy Gerard Welk

Moving Dirt for Sioux City Paving Program Begins Today

Woodbury Contracting Corporation of Sioux City began moving dirt this morning to start the city's permanent paving program. Grading work started on the block of First avenue north from Monroe street, with two sections of Lincoln drive. Equipment was moved here last Thursday with operations set up on Clay street.

Woodbury Contracting Corporation Sioux City First Avenue Monroe Street Lincoln Dlvd Clay Street

Church Drama Presented At First Presbyterian Church

A moving drama adapted from Alan Ptones Cry the Beloved Country was staged Sunday night at the First Presbyterian in cooperation with Trinity Episcopal Church. Produced by The Bishop's Company of Burs bank California, the traveling troupe drew about 325 attendees with Rev. Philip Auffrey welcoming the crowd and Rev. Jeambey leading the opening prayer. The performance explored the racial issues in South Africa, followed by a social hour offering visitors a chance to visit members of area churches and clubs.

Alan Pxton Trinity Episcopal Church Burs Bank Calif Philip Auffrey Yeerar Rl J Church Peo Jeambey First Presbyterian Church

Two Wisconsin Men Die in Cassville Plane Crash

Federal aviation officials probed a Cassville Wisconsin plane crash that killed pilot Lawrence W. Blackbourn, 24, and passenger Leonard Klein, 51, as witnesses said the engine stopped at low altitude and the plane plunged into a farm field six miles north. Blackbourn reportedly waved to friends before the crash.

Cassville Wis Federal Aviation Agency Here Lawrence Ws. Blackbourn Leonard Klein Crast Blackbourn

JFK Reviews Royal Platoon During Navy Visit

Marine private Arthur C. Royal, son of Mr and Mrs W Arthur Royal of Route 2 Muscatine, was in a recruit platoon inspected by President John F Kennedy during a Marine Corps Recruit Report visit in San Diego California. The President observed recruits in all training stages, focusing on the physical fitness program and the 23 individual hurdles forming the conditioning confidence and endurance courses.

Arthur C. Royal W. Arthur Royal Route 2 Muscating John F. Kennedy Marine Corpl San Diego Calif

Teachers Study Newspaper Use in the Classrooms

Teachers from 12 states will join the State University of Iowa campus for a two week session beginning today for the fifth annual SUI Workshop on the Newspaper in the Classrooms of Free Society. Speakers from the newspaper industry include David Gottlieb, business manager of the Davenport Times and Democr.

State University of Iowa SUI Free Society America David Gottlieb Davenport Times Democra

Regrets Deny Muscatine Nurse Trainee Aid

Muscatine resident Lucille B. Strauss, training as a licensed practical nurse in Davenport under the Manpower Development Training Act, had her request for subsistence and transportation aid denied by the Town Employment Security Commission. The decision cited federal law restricting payments to those living in all social programs and noted inequities in coverage between those with family responsibilities and others. The commission also said quitting a job due to a bounced paycheck can make a person eligible for employment compensation payments.

A. Muscatine Town Lic Welfare Davenport Strauss

Myers unveils Muscatine blood bank plan details

J W W Myers administrator of Muscatine General Hospital outlined a new Muscatine Community Blood Bank at a Rotary Club luncheon. Enrollment offers family blood access nationwide or local substitutes for those 39 and younger, with donor age rules and a $25 substitute option.

Ares J W W. Myers Muscating General Hospital Rotary Muscatine Myers Scott County Scott County Bank Seow County Bank

Mrs. Ade Garner Former Legislator Dies at 81

Mrs. Ada Garner former Iowa House member dies at home in Shell Rock aged 81. A Democrat she was elected in 1922 and served in the 1833 session. Services will be held here Wednesday. She is survived by sons Vernion Garner of Shell Rock and George Garner of Longville Minnesota.

Shell Rock Ada Garner Iowa

Driver Fined for Overloaded Vehicle in Muscatine Court

Victor Christensen of Des Moines was fined 120 dollars and costs of 816.50 in Muscatine district court on June 3 for driving a 4000 pound overloaded vehicle on No 2 alley. Christensen was arrested February 18, 1953.

Victor Christensen Des Moines I Muscatine District Court Christensen

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