New Muscatine Superintendent Candidate Selected
Dr. John W. Fields 45, current Webster City school chief, is offered a $22,500 annual contract to lead Muscatine schools. He will replace retiring A A Johnson, who has served since 1937 under a $16,000 salary plus transportation. Formal approval expected March 11.
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Muscatine
John W. Fields
Webster City
Devere Newberry
Fields
A.A. Johnson
Johnson
Dr. Fields
Tipton
Tipton High School
Iowa State University
University of Iowa
Jordan Consolidated School
McCallsburg
Wellman
West Branch
Independence
Web
Muscatine approves $500k sewer contracts in bid dispute
Muscatine city council formally approves more than $500,000 in sewer projects including the Isett Avenue pump station grit chamber and interceptor, with Korshoj Construction of Blair Nebraska the low bidder at 332,994 for the pump station work. Hurst Construction of Water S o o bid 152,878 for the interceptor and 28,994 for a lateral sewer. The city faces a bid error by one subcontractor who did not receive a specification change, prompting discussions to share losses if reasonable. Begin date March 18 to qualify for possible $200,000 HEW grant. remaining funding from sewer funds and general obligation bonds.
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Jerry Russell
Muscatine
Thhey
Isett Avenue
Korshoj Construction Company of
Blair
Nebr
Hurst Construction
Water Soo
Mad Creek
Papoose Creek
10Th
Sycamore Streets
Korshoj
William McElwee
E. 8
Burns
Department of Health, Education and
Reichert
Art Howe
H. J. Heinz Company
City of Muscatine
Heinz
M-2
General Obligation
Little Precipitation Here in First 2 Months
The Muscatine area saw less than an inch of precipitation in January and February 1968, mainly snow. January had .52 inch and 74 inches of snow. February .25 inch and 1.7 inches of snow. Weather observer F. J. Bauerbach notes chilly start, zero readings, and a mix of clear and cloudy days.
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Muscatine
F. J
Bud) Bauerbach
Bauerbach
Public Invited To Illustrated Talk on Africa
George J. Volger of Muscatine will present an illustrated talk on South and South West Africa at the Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum Thursday March 14 at 7 30 o clock. The program will include colored slides from over 3 000 photos taken on his trips. Subjects cover sports art folklore native crafts education business and industry food travel customs history and tourist attractions. Volger owns KWPC Muscatine and is president of KCII Washington Iowa.
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George J. Volger
Muscatine
South
South West Africa
Laura Musser
Volger
Africa
Meeting Set On Paving Program
A public informal meeting will discuss the 196 street paving program at 10 am on March 23 in the city council chambers. Involved areas include Fulham Avenue Bidwell Road Barry Avenue Oak Manor subdivision and Holland addition. No official action is planned.
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Fulham Avenue
Bidwell Road
Barry Avenue
Oak Manor
Hollland Addition
Highway 61 Bypass Discussed by Iowa Commission
At Thursday night’s meeting Muscatine officials learned the Iowa Highway Commission will discuss the U.S. 61 by pass in Ames at 1 p m on March 29 City Engineer William McElwee will represent the city The council traffic committee proposed city funding up to 100000 for right of way if state and federal funds cover construction Attending will be Mayor E S Burns available aldermen Stanley Consultants reps state lawmakers and other groups
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 61
Muscatine
Iowa Highway Commission
Ames
William McElwee
E.S. Burns
Stanley Consultants
Mayor to Name Annexation Study Group Muscatine
Mayor E S Burns will appoint a committee to study possible annexation of additional property to Muscatine as aldermen meet to discuss future landfill needs. Officials would not reveal areas under consideration. G A Riemcke of DeMolay will install officers Sunday March 10 at 2 p.m. at the Masonic temple. Max Fuhlman to be master councilor and others installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.S. Burns
Burns
G.A. Riemcke
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Max Fuhlman
Health Board Reactivated by Muscatine Aldermen
Muscatine aldermen reactivated the health board last night naming Alderman Duane Keough and Alderman Charles Rehwaldt to represent the city council on the group. Members include Harold Baumgardner Elia Mae Ratcliff public health nurse Frank Hanson Jr city sanitation director and Dr W W Swayze. Dr John Tillie of Muscatine applied for city food inspector with his letter referred to the board by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Nealth
Duane Keough
City to Seek Replacement For Mrs. Mason
Muscatine aldermen authorized an advertisement for a new city clerk after Florence Mason announced her nearing retirement. Mason has served over 30 years in varying periods, with the selection to be made via municipal league outlets. Dr. John Parks announced that a new urban renewal director must be found by June 1 to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Florence Mason
Municipal League
Survey clarifies income questions for city study
Director George Elsasser of TRAIN and the Office of Economic Opportunity told Muscatine city council that the TRAIN survey does not force families to reveal income. Participation Optional. information may be given if an interviewee does not object. Council asked for further officials’ discussion. Elsasser had sought city approval for canvasers’ identification cards. Mayor E S Burns said data will aid housing needs study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Elsasser
Town East Central Train
Office of Economic Opportunity
Muscatine
Elsasser
E.S. Burns
State claims power for cycle license tests
Attorney General Richard Turner said Iowa can require motorcyclists to pass special exams to qualify for licenses. The plan to add written and driving tests faced opposition from motorcycle clubs and the state cycle dealers association. Refusal to take the tests could limit cyclists to automobile operation, while a cycling license would not qualify one to operate a motor vehicle.
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DES Moinesap
Richard Turner
Department of Public Safety
State Cycle Dealers Association
William Hill
Marshalltown
Turner
Muscatine Seeks HUD Funds for Sewer Flood Relief Project
Muscatine City Council approved applying to the federal HUD for aid to finance portions of a 476,500 storm and sanitary sewer program. HUD deadline extended to April 15 with up to 50 percent federal funding. Priorities set including McArthur Harrison Polk area at 79,100. overall project could reach 3 million with 50-50 cost sharing to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine City
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
H.U.D
Muscatine
McArthur, Harrison and Polk
William McElwee
Mad Creek
Papoose Creek
Begin New Reserve System For Books At City Library
Musser Library introduces a new reserve system allowing adult borrowers to reserve any book from the collection. Reserved items cannot be renewed. Patrons submit a reserve card at the desk. New fiction titles circulate, including Confessions of Nat Turner Vanished The Chosen Rosemarys Baby HMS Leviathan The Last Fathom The Devils Half Beauty Beast Shady Grove The Tower of Babel The Deal Night Journey Shadow Wire Mrs Wester Changes Course Money for the Taking Edge of the Chair among others.
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Musser
Nat Turner
Styron
Knebel
Potok
Levin
Pierce
MacKinlay Kantor
Iowa
Appalachia
Shady Grove
Giles
Tower of Babel
West
Hollywood
Marshall
Graham
Eden
Mrs. Wester
Cadell
Disney
Grand Jury Recommends Removal of Jail Residence
The Muscatine County Grand Jury inspected the county jail and courthouse and urged removal of the custodial residence on East 4th Street and the nearby old county garage. It also advised removing the large brick smoke stack and building a one story boiler area over the boiler for access and storage. The sheriff was praised for current office and kitchen facilities, and an elevator installation in the courthouse was to be considered. Minor repairs were noted in the rotunda third floor and decorative repainting. caretakers Mr and Mrs Harry Banta were commended for upkeeping Muscatine County Home.
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Grand Jury
Muscatine County
East 4Th Street
Richard Oppelt
Board of Supervisors
Harry Banta
Muscatine Journal Publication Details
The Muscatine Journal is published daily except Sundays and holidays by Lee Enterprises at 30 percent rate. Address is 30% Ara Street Muscatine Iowa 52761. It is a second class matter and uses AP for local news and dispatches.
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Muscatine Journal
Lee: Enterprises
Ara St
Muscatine
Post Office
Iowa
Associated Press
Subscription rates for Muscatine newspaper
Term to subscribers Delivered daily by carrier in Muscatine City 2.00 per month in advance Delivered daily by carrier other than Muscatine 0.40 per week Daily one year by mail within fifty miles of Muscatine 15.00 Daily one year by mail in towns with carrier service 18.00 Daily one year by mail over fifty miles from Muscatine 20.00 All mail subscriptions payable in advance Office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Saturday 8 to noon Special delivery for missed papers until 6:30 p.m. daily and until 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays Dial 263-2331.
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City of Muscatine
Muscatine
Dial
Grand Jury Indicts Man For Assault
Wayne Parden, 33, of 450 Houser Street, was indicted by the Muscatine County Grand Jury on assault with intent to do great bodily injury. He faced an earlier charge of assault to commit murder in the Feb 7 shooting of Julio Serrano, 37, who was shot in the leg while with Parden's ex wife Beverly. County Atty Harvey G. Allbee said arraignment in District Court may occur next week. Bond was cut from 25000 to 10000. Parden remained in Muscatine County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Parden
Houser Street
Muscatine
Grand Jury
Parden
Julio Serrano
Serrano
Beverly
Harvey G. Allbee
Muscatine County
Grass Fires Extinguished in Muscatine Streets
Muscatine firefighters battled grass fires in the 1300 block of Orange Street at 6:45 p.m and the 200 block of Bridgeman Street at 5 p.m. Other grass fires occurred at 2 p.m on Old Moscow Road about a mile from Muscatine and at 32:30 p.m on Stewart Road behind Island Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Orange Street
Bridgeman Street
Moscow Road
Stewart Road
New Street Commissioner Hired by Muscatine City
Donald M. Lamar of Altoona was hired by the Muscatine City Council on Thursday as the new street commissioner, effective April 1, at an annual salary of 9300 dollars. The city began the search following the death of Claude Figgins last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Lamar
Altoona
Muscatine
Claude Figgins
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Fred Messenger
Clyde Gabriel
Owen Olson
Ethel Northey
Pat Jennet
Owen
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KWPC
KCII
Washington
Corner Inn
Letts, Iowa
City
Mason
Council
HUD
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport
Doctor of Chiropractic
D.C
G. A. Blackwood
College OF Chiropractic
Brody Street
Lowe
Essed
Doris
Sat.sun
Magoo
Grand Canyon
Sinatra
Peter Vaughan
Derren Nesbitt
Nadia Gray
Toby Robins
Inger Stratton
Techncolor
Techmiscope
Warner Bros
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