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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
1
The Muscatine County Home welcomes new steward and matron Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hamm and their two sons Ricky and Jay. They arrive May 28 from Louisa County Home where they served as second couple in charge. The home now houses 87 residents.
Muscatine police investigated several weekend incidents including a motorcyclist treated after losing control on Breese Avenue and a one car crash on Lucas Street. A high speed Buick in a separate incident suffered total loss, with OMVUI charged. Two-car and rear-end collisions caused over 100 dollars in damage on Cedar and Park, Grandview, and Mississippi Drive.
Thirty six new members were enrolled at the Moose lodge Saturday afternoon by the Muscatine Degree Staff. The ceremony drew regional and state leaders including Paul Bainter Gerald Tyner Eric Theonsen and Barney O Neal, with Governor Pantel and past governor Lewis receiving awards for enrolling 50 members. A dinner by Women of the Moose followed, and Tom Long and his band provided music for a dance.
The Port City Kiwanis club heard a program on the Volunteer Action Center presented by Duane Sand. He noted local service groups must organize volunteers for community needs. A report covered the inter club visit to Lincoln Nebraska last Tuesday with seven members flying for a charter club observance. Names include Wayne Tooman as pilot Denny Fossberg Larry Richards Bob Lamb Bob Rada and Rand Beatty.
Joleen Marie Benoit a 19 year old student at Winona State College was crowned Miss Minnesota 1973 on Saturday night in Austin representing Shakopee in the pageant.
Errant Muscatine Journal carrier failed delivery and readers are advised to contact the carrier or the office. Call 233 Betsy to arrange prompt help. Weekend and holiday hours noted. office hours vary, with daily service except Sundays.
The Muscatine pageant honors include top placements and awards for Miss Iowa contestants. Ann Francis of Marshalltown placed fourth runner up. Frances Lynhorst of Marion County won the Jeanne Formanek congeniality award with a $150 college scholarship. Miss Oest plans to study music at the University of Northern Iowa as a senior. Mrs. Dean Nissen received the Dan Long Field Director of the Year award and organized the Miss Wapello pageant. The event featured contestants, judges, and a circus theme backdrop for the 1973 Miss Muscatine Pageant held Aug. 4 with top ten finalists announced after preliminaries.
Residents report a twister type wind and heavy rain damaging homes and downing trees along Orange Oak Street. Local authorities inspected the area and advised residents to exercise caution as repairs begin.
Four year old Tiffany Dior Becker of Tazewell Virginia was named Little Miss America in Cleveland on Sunday after judges evaluated looks, personality and figure. Nearby reports describe storm damage with downed trees and blown shingles across Orange Street including the Dilley and Rogers homes, with a large elm limb landing on a garage and a twisted maple tree in the area.
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