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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
2
The windup of one major street project and the start of a new phase of another were reported today in Muscatine. Local officials outlined timelines and expected impacts on traffic as crews advance through the next construction cycle.
Mrs. Marion Dittman of Muscatine and Mrs. LaVonne Hilgenberg of Wilton attend Iowa State University hosted School Lunch Short Course No. 3, running Monday through Friday June 19, focusing on managerial aspects to improve nutrition and integrate lunch programs with total education, following prior courses.
In Louisville, neon over a downtown building reads Rental Specialists We Rent Everything while a plate glass window shows For Rent, signaling available office space. The scene captures a busy rental district with multiple empty storefronts awaiting tenants.
A federal jury issued six indictments in a gambling probe, naming Des Moines and out-of-state gamblers. US Attorney Donald A. Wine said the grand jury adjourned and all indictments remain sealed until arrest. The case centers on alleged violations of the 1961 federal law against interstate betting and telegraph gambling transfers, with about 40 people questioned.
James Guidry of St Martinsville fainted in a hospital corridor upon hearing he was father of triplets. Dr Boring Montgomery delivered two boys and a girl, noting he hadn’t expected twins or triplets. The babies averaged 4.4 pounds and mother and triplets were reported nicely. The article also notes the Roman tax system was all inclusive with land, property, income, poll, luxury, temple and road fees.
City residents have circulated petitions with more than 650 names asking the council to rescind the earlier motion banning all spraying and fogging. The petitions, prepared for tonight’s meeting, urge action to combat mosquitoes amid protests from mothers whose children must stay indoors after sundown.
Mildred M. McCleary, 46, of 2113 Park avenue, reported her 1984 model car scraped the bumper of a car owned by Samuel G. Pollock, 1304 Oakland Drive, while moving from a stall on Third Street near Walnut. Pollock’s car sustained no damage.
William Gebhart, a Moscow man, faces murder charges in Muscatine district court for the deaths of his wife and sister in law. His counsel seeks a full state factual basis, pathology reports, and the weapon with cartridges to prepare the defense ahead of a June trial.
Muscatine firms hire college students for summer work, gaining practical experience. At Grain Processing Corp eight students, including five from Muscatine, study fields from engineering to journalism. Iowa State and UI students fill roles, with Monsanto also employing four students. Local community college grads plan to enter engineering study and join the summer Muscatine Journal staff.
The YMCA day camp opens Monday June 22 with sessions from June 22 to July 3. Members pay 13 dollars while nonmembers pay 4. Applications should be in by Saturday. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fun Club tours Fairport Fish Hatchery on June 24 and Muscatine Pearl Works on July 1. Five Stanley Engineering Co students, including Nelson Burns Henry Lavala and Bion Hitchcock, work as interns. Lavala hails from Nigeria. Marine Private Clifford G Atkins Jr and Private Thomas W Noble Jr recently completed four weeks of training at Camp Pendleton. Italy faced storms causing at least 16 deaths and numerous injuries.
In Madrid police announce nearly 100 suspected Communists arrested nationwide for a crackdown. The roundup includes several foreigners among the detainees.
Tody Schafenacker of Muscatine and Mary Hawkins of Columbus Tunction join 77 member State University of Town Highlanders aboard the Queen Elizabeth in New York. They head to England and Scotland for five performances and tours through Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and France, after a Washington stop and World’s Fair appearances.
Gene Ridnour Jr., 2, of Rippey was killed when his rear ran off a curve on Highway 144 about three miles north of Perry. The car rolled over several times and came to rest in a field roughly 350 feet from the road.
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