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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
1
The Mad Creek rail bridge is slated for removal to improve flow capacity during high water. The project will alter the creek’s riprapped bank, visible in the left background, as part of the demolition activity.
In observance of the Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum second anniversary a 19th century General Store display is planned for the Muscatine Room. The feature exhibit will recreate a historic storefront with period items and artifacts from the era.
Cottages along the Mississippi River were broken into between Sunday and Wednesday but nothing appears missing. Sheriff's Deputy Bob Miller led the investigation. owners include Donald Ahlf Earl Gantenbein Neal Westbrook Larry Gow and Leroy Bartenhagen. Located on Levee Road near Monsanto Road south of Muscatine in the island area. Patrons at the museum seek loans of items for a display including a room resembling a period apothecary with a stove farm tools and small kegs among others. Call 263-8282 between 2 and 6 p.m. for lending items by local residents.
YMCA officials announce February advances in swim classes. From Minnow to Fish list includes Darrel Symmonds Eddie Bermell Raoul Stover Greg Sanders Donald DeMint Danny Phelps James Fick Robert Lang Ron nie Kleist Charles Smith Jr. and John Hagens. From Fish to Flying Fish list includes Kevin Witter Tim Whitmore Mike Brink Kevin Kiser Vernon Wilson Michael Caliger Richard Rohner Shan Stonebarger Jed Norton Scott Mills Mark Gasson Kris Morgan Steve Gross Hal Porter Bradley Titus. Flying Fish to Shark list includes Brian Bixby Mark Johnson Melvin Moore Stephen Gaizke Mark Lockard. Shark to Porpoise Gerald Reifert.
A seven member grand jury sworn in Muscatine County by Judge Robert Stohr considers whether to indict Wayne Parden for assault with intent to commit murder in the Feb. 7 shooting of Julio Serrano. Parden, held on 25000 bond, was bound over after a Feb. preliminary hearing. Jury panel includes foreman George Springborn and six others. The session covers evidence from police, with an annual jail inspection planned later, while county home inspection is skipped due to construction.
Muscatine police investigate a break in at the home of Muscatine Community College basketball star Al Spearman at 514 Word Street. Burglars took a Sony tape recorder serial number 31915 with earphones and eight tapes between 8 and 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Pam Manott and Ruth Varney, both 18 of Muscatine, survived a single vehicle accident on U.S. 61 two miles northeast of Muscatine after their Chevy II flipped end over end several times. They were thrown clear as doors ripped away. the car traveled about 700 feet before stopping. The crash occurred when the driver swerved to avoid a dog on the highway.
Mrs. Frances A. Schreurs Hurd, 63, of Sioux City Iowa, former Muscatine resident, died in an Arizona crash with her husband Marshall B. Hurd while en route from California to Texas. She attended the University of Iowa and was active in community groups. Survivors include a sister Marian Curtis and two grandchildren. Funeral services tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church, Sioux City.
Two committees of the Mfusca Chamber of Commerce will hold morning meetings next week at the Civic Center. The Retail Promotions committee, led by A L Tinkham, meets at 9 30 a m Tuesday to discuss promotions. The Parking Traffic and Streets committee, chaired by L H Petersen, meets at 9 30 a m Wednesday to arrange a meeting with the City Council traffic committee.
The Muscatine Journal details its daily publication schedule excluding Sundays and holidays, notes its ownership by The Lie Enterprises, and lists its address at 301 E 3rd St Muscatine Iowa 52761. It also states its second class post office entry and AP exclusivity for local news and AP dispatches.
Daily carrier delivery in Muscatine city at 2.00 per month in advance. Other carriers 0.40 per week. Mail within fifty miles 15.00 per year. Mail within towns with carrier service 13.00 per year. Mail over fifty miles 20.00 per year. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Special delivery for missed papers until 6:30 p.m. daily and 4 p.m. Saturdays. Dial 263-2331.
The Muscatine Pilot Club sponsors the annual science fair receiving entries from 9 to 2 at West Junior High. Public viewing Friday 10 to 9 and Saturday until noon. Judging today with 135 entries. Awards Friday at 9 p.m. Judges include Richard Andersen, Donald Kaiser, Jack Garbutt, Vernon Ohlendorf, Fred Karre, Jeff Koch. First lieutenant Richard L Weikert enjoys a top cash prize and special ribbons. Fire incidents report two automobile fires in quick succession on Wednesday afternoon in Muscatine.
Muscatine County recorder's office collected 854.50 dollars in February with 150.50 for deeds, 207.50 for mortgages, 105 for releases and assignments, 206 for uniform commercial code, and 185.40 for miscellaneous fees. Transfer fees to the auditor were 54.50. Real estate transfer stamp fees of 966.25 go to the Iowa State Treasurer, while hunting and fishing licenses and boat registrations go to the Iowa Conservation Commission, totaling 147. Instruments filed numbered 503, including 55 chattel releases at no fee, 13 soldiers discharges, and 17 dangerous weapons records.
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