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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
6
Leonard Eversmeyer collapsed from smoke inhalation while fighting a downtown Wapello fire. The Camd HW Auto Supply building, a vacant house, and two other structures were destroyed before crews gained control. Woody Ross also suffered smoke effects and both were treated and released.
An organizational meeting for the Summer Scenemakers, sponsored by the Muscatine Park Commission, is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Weed Park tennis shelter.Open to 1973 junior and senior high graduates who register for a $5 fee. Participants will act in one play and assist with the other under directors Chuck Rensink and Mike Wyatt.
A large February fire in Wapello caused power and phone outages across the city. Firemen Sherwood Ross and Leonard Eversmeyer were briefly overcome by smoke but recovered. Two apartments behind the theater were evacuated. Investigators consider a discarded cigarette or firecracker as a possible ignition. Power was restored to most areas by 9 p.m.
The Mascaline Stamp Collectors club gathers at 7 PM in the Musser Public Library conference room. Frank Nelson will present his stamp cataloging system and favorite stamps, while president Barry Luebbert displays several amique stamp exhibits.
European forex markets shrugged off Watergate disclosures and pushed the dollar higher on bets of stronger U S trade figures in May. Dean testimony seemed to have little impact on early trading. gold held near 118.25 in Aurich and 119 in London. Britain’s pound eased to 2.5730 dollars from 2.5757 as Japan posted its first U S trade deficit since Feb 1977.
Wapello council met to decide all new curbs and gutters must be paid for by property owners. The park board will handle minor repairs and consult on major repairs with the council. A drainage ditch discussion date was set with landowners, highway officials, and the property owners. A class C beer permit and multiple cigarette permits were issued to local businesses.
The Figgins reunion gathered at Weed Park with a noon potluck for 952 attendees. The youngest attendee was seven weeks old Van Wey. The 1974 reunion is planned for June 30 at Weed Park with many Muscatine and nearby residents listed among attendees.
Mayor FE, GS Burns calls a special city council meeting today at city hall from 4 to 5 p.m. to discuss a fireworks permit and related duties.
The Muskie Archery club sponsors a 300 round archery shoot at Kent-Stein Park starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The event is open to the public with a small entry fee.
Westimer Community 203 Board of Education met Monday night and decided to move the Joy cafeteria to its original location with the learning center occupying the former cafeteria site. Bids for floor coverings were to be sought. The resignation of home economics instructor Kathleen Reason was accepted with regret.
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