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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1964
Page
2
Under sponsorship by the Muscatine Flood Control Commission the annual river inspection trip to view flood control projects and other Mississippi River construction along Muscatine will be held Tuesday July 1. The Kent Feeds boat will depart from the Muscatine Power Boat Club dock at 9 30 p m with the balance to be announced.
The Building Finance committee reports 17145 pledged. New secretary is Mrs Weldon Marte. James Van Nice named treasurer. Sunday awards include attendance pins for James Collier and two year pins for Karen Murray Billy Drumm and Eckhardt children. Drake University awaits organist search. river trip planned with Muscatine officials and Corps of Engineers visitors led by Col. Coffin.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla an Atlas Centaur rocket failed when the second stage shut down early delaying orbit but NASA reported success in two major objectives including restart of the Centaur engine boost pumps and the ignition of insulation panels. The 112 foot tall rocket lifted at 9 04 am and the first stage performed flawlessly. The second stage was to burn 6 minutes 17 seconds but lasted about 4 minutes preventing orbital speed of 16000 mph.
Rev Hubert L Sunderman of Columbus Junction will attend the Omaha School for Presbyterian pastors July 8 15 at the University of Omaha Nebraska. Enrollment by invitation, 82 pastors expected. The school aids those away from seminary five years or more with a refresher course. Coordinator Dr George W Rosenlof chairs the Omaha Seminary Committee in Lincoln. Workshop leader Dr William H Hudnut Jr of Third Presbyterian Church Rochester New York.
The Music Mothers committees are named for 1964 85 junior high and high school football and track events in Columbus Junction. Chairmen include Mrs How ard Jones Mrs Ralph Howell Mrs Warren Langstaff and others with first high school game on Sept 18. President is Mrs Phyllis Utter and VP Mrs Nell Weber. Visitors GRANDVIEW Reverend Dean Buster hosted relatives including Gwen Slater from Arcadia California and extended family visiting Des Moines Banff Canada for a medical convention.
Muscatine county ASCs will be closed Friday July 3 in observance of Independence Day. The closure follows federal practice of offices closing on holidays when they fall on Friday or Saturday.
Harold D. Carpenter of Muscatine named assistant cashier of the Mercantile National Bank of Chicago by the bank's board. Resident of Brookfield Illinois, he attended the American Institute of Banking and previously worked with LaGrange State Bank in LaGrange Illinois. He serves as assistant manager of the Mercantile Bank's electronic processing department.
Washington observers from ANPA Urner-Barry Chicago Tribune oppose a Department of Agriculture market news wire aimed at private subscribers. They argue it conflicts with private services and wastes taxpayer funds, noting AT&T supplies the transmission and a revenue loss reported by ANPA.
Gerald Woods 22 was critically injured Sunday in a diving accident at a Mascaline Island gravel pit. Taken to University Hospital Iowa City he remains in traction with a broken back and paralysis except for the head. aunt Betty Stinson says he had a restless night but is slightly better and expected to stay in traction long term. He also suffered water in the lungs.
Ronald Kaas won the speaking prize with his address on Good Discipline during the weekly Toastmasters meeting. Terrence Mealy received the critic award, with Keith Hultquist as toastmaster and Alan Harris as topic master.
The Iowa Tax Commission reports May collections of the 2 percent use tax on sales of new motor vehicles and trailers. Muscatine County leads with 10,563 dollars, while Tonva shows near a million dollar rise. Total May dollar volume reaches 88,579,386 with taxes of 471,587 collected, compared to 752,440 a year ago. nearby counties Scott Johnson and Lee report 50,028 16,887 and 10,524 respectively.
Col Richard Hennessy retires after three years as Rock Island District Engineer. He received the Army Commendation Medal at a ceremony near Rock Island Arsenal. Dodge presented the award. Hennessy aided fallout shelter surveys, river recreation, and a new Coralville Reservoir plan benefiting farmers and boaters.
Weather bureau reports little immediate change in local temperatures. Highs near 92 Monday, lows around 67. Tonight and Wednesday expect upper 60s to low 80s with partly cloudy skies and scattered thunder showers. Thursday, partly cloudy with widely scattered thunder showers.
Edgar Kemper of Muscatine was elected president of the Iowa State University Two Year Non Collegiate Alumni Assn at the annual reunion in Ames Memorial Union. The event honored 11 year commemorative medals to class of 1914 members including Harry L. Schooley. Officers named include Frank Hoxie as vice president and Paul Leverton as secretary treasurer. An emergency loan fund of over 70 dollars was established for Prof. J. C. Cunningham through the university.
Mus cating Junior Chamber of Commerce members announce Independence Day activities at Weed Park. A Swim Dance runs Friday night at the pool with live music by the Tom Carpenter band. Shoes allowed in the pool area. admission 33 cents per person. A carnival is planned for Friday night Saturday and Sunday July 4 and 5.
Roger Burke chairs the Campus Chest committee at Iowa State University Ames to aid worthy charities. Plans include a summer schedule leading to Campus Chest Week September 18 to 26 with a dance and jar contest on September 18 an auction September 23 and a carnival September 2h. Earnings go to Student Emergency Funds Friendly Relations Foreign Students Promises Inc World University Service YMCA YWCA and Ames Community Chest.
Peace Corps placemen tests will be given by U S Civil Service Commission representatives starting at 8 30 a m Saturday July 2 In Muscatine the tests will be at the Post Office building In Davenport the exams will be at the Federal Building room No 306 Tests will be at the Post Office in Town City and Keokuk at the same time Questionnaires to be filled out before taking the test are now available at the Post Office.
Muscatine city council members will convene at 7 30 p m Thursday to discuss city matters. The finance committee is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 o clock to review budget items.
Two purses were reported stolen from two cars parked at 1105 Kansas Street late Monday night. Police said one purse held $3 and personal papers, the other $1 and personal papers.
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