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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1966
Page
1
Don Burkley thirteen? rides a bicycle built by a brother heroically atop a hill, with a clear view over traffic. The image shows the pair passing the Ka City Star building at Vth and Grand as JAP Wirephote captures the scene.
Alvin Ruffman a Dalhousie graduate student born in Richmond Hill wrote four marriage proposals to Linda Christiansen a Columbia University graduate student while sailing as an oceanographer in Hudson Bay. He placed them in bottles tossed into the sea one was found in Cornwall England eleven months later by Elizabeth Singleton wife of a Birmingham architect who forwarded it to Linda. The couple plans to marry.
AP reports William LaGrange of Iowa State University says carton color can reduce flavor changes in milk from fluorescent store lights. Dark hues such as black, dark red, maroon, green or blue offer best protection, while lights affect taste but not overall quality, giving a tallow-like flavor.
Miss Ethel Barnes, secretary to the Geneva Police Department, refused a gifts collection by policemen and declined a dinner in her honor as she prepared to retire. Eleven off duty officers painted her home while she was at work, saying they thought she could not refuse.
An IRS agent interviewed a 7-year-old merchant on a tip about a new store on the Larry Foettel property. Foettel's son, Self, said he sold Tadishes and turnips for a penny each and netted 7 cents in two weeks.
Orange Massachusetts parachute jumping instructor Victor DeVeau continues work despite a broken ankle. He makes 20 jumps with the cast on his feet, landing on one foot and hobbling with crutches after his chute deflates, displaying remarkable resilience.
Belmont AP report notes Arlington School pupils from McLean Hospital, a division of Massachusetts General, send over half their graduates to college. Dr Francis de Marnette lauds the program as a rare hospital venture, with 25 of 75 graduates to college since inception five years ago.
The Senate voted 76 to 0 for a broad auto safety bill establishing federal standards for cars and related safety features and a $465 million highway safety measure to assist states and cities. Both measures move to the House, with leaders expecting quick action. President Johnson praised the accord as a landmark attack on highway deaths and injuries.
A lively feature highlights women anglers mastering tackle and lure use. Detailed profiles of female anglers plus notable catches and tips showcase skill, technique, and competitive spirit in the sport. Local clubs and events promote participation and recognition.
Mrs Rose Angell of 202 W th Street is praised for annual summer trips with her grandchildren to Emily Minnesota where she owns a five room cottage on Ruth Lake. Linda Whitmore and Jim Whitmore accompany her on these travels.
A Muscatine area profile spots Mrs Myrtle Hecht of 163 Sherman Street as a seasoned angler and quiet community helper. The piece weaves family fishing lore from age ten to ninety four years of shared hobby with husband Alfred, detailing Mrs Angell and Ruth Lake as fellow enthusiasts.
Alita Jeschke began fishing at age three with her father in Tinois and married Heinz “Toots” who also loves angling. The couple, married 29 years, vacationed in Florida and Canada for fishing, boasting stories of heavy catches and a hiking misadventure where Heinz provided the dinner.
Los Angeles AP reports a federal pilot project led by Martha Smith in Bellflower Unified School District aims to reduce musical dropouts by teaching 873,330 children in grades 2 through 5 basic rhythms with hand drums glockenspiels and xylo phones. The Orff Schulwerk method, taught at UCLA, emphasizes form and group rhythm.
Miss Mabel Kline of Flint a veteran elementary teacher with 28 years in Flint and 8 years in Lakeville is being retired by Lakeville Board at end of the current school year. She would consider returning if a summer offer materializes following her 1962 return after an initial Flint retirement.
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