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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1963

Page

6

Finian's Rainbow Second Show Tonight at Muscatine High

Muscatine High School senior chorus presents Finian's Rainbow at the high school auditorium with a strong crowd. a second performance follows at 8 pm. Notable performances include Wayne Tutt, Bob Newberry, and Mike Leuck with Susan Mahoney delivering highlights. Carol Bunn and Jerry Doering receive solid notices. overall above average with strong dancing by Sue Townsley and a large supporting cast. Tickets available at the door.

Gil Dietz Finian Muscatine High School Carol Bunn Leve Sharon Jerry Doering Woody Mahoney Mike Leuck Oga Leprechaun Wayne Tutt Buze Collins Bob Newberry Senator Billboard Rankins

Finian's Rainbow Scene Steals the Show at Local Play

Doug Buchele stars as Finian McClenergan and Bob Ball as the sheriff in a Muscatine County performance of Finian's Rainbow directed by Carole Merrick. Notable is the group of Necessity girls and strong musical support from Janet Day, Mike Rogers, Jerry Figg, and Chuck Suttles. Extension notes urge crepe feeding lambs for higher profits, citing Ohio State research showing earlier market readiness and increased per hundredweight returns. Creeped lambs gain efficiently with elt feeders, ample water, and a comfortable creep area, consuming about 4 pounds of feed to gain 1 pound.

Doug Buchele Finian McClenergan Bob Ball Pat Altenhernd Martha Hanson Kathy Schlutz Barbara Schoemaker Julie Wilson Arlene Walford Finian's Rainbow Carole Merrick Miss Merrick Eldon Beneedict Janet Day Mike Rogers Jerry Figg Chuck Suttles Finian Muscatine County Eugene Mathpert Tom Wick ‘Ersham Iowa State University Ohio State Wickersham Withersham

Davenport Youths Have Close Call

Two Davenport couples escaped death when a 1954 model convertible rolled over on Stewart road three miles south of Muscaline around 10 p.m. Friday. A passerby gave the four youths a lift to Davenport where they live. one youth suffered an arm injury. They did not notify authorities. The car damaged heavily after flipping, hitting a ditch twice and ending upright on its wheels.

Davenport Stewart Road Muscaline

Broadway League Sets Two Plays for 1963 64 Season

Broadway Theatre League announces two plays for the 1963 64 season with A Man for All Seasons, five Tony Awards winner, and Take Her She s Mine as the second offering. Negotiations continue for two more productions to complete the lineup. Renewals for 1963 64 are due by March 12 with Mrs. C. E. Schauland and Mrs. Robert Lewis as Muscatine reps. Elaine Malbin will star in Carnival at the RKO Orpheum March 12, a touring production well received on tour.

Broadway Theatre League Davenport League C. E. Schauland Robert Lewis Muscatine Elaine Malbin NBC Opera Company RKO Orpheum

Grace Faces Deferred Sentence on Motor Offense

Grace pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle with a suspended license. A district court judge deferred sentencing until March 28 on this charge and another related charge of resisting an officer, with the defendant William Edward Grace, 27, of Musca Line, awaiting the postponed decision.

William Ediward Grace Musca. _line Mathew Wespirate Grace

1963 Fishing Licenses On Sale In Muscatine

Fishing licenses for 1963 are now on sale in Muscatine as the Mississippi and other area rivers thaw. County recorder Mrs. Lucile Freybler says licenses are available at the courthouse office and at ten county retailers, with first buyers Nathan Hoefflin and Arnold Miller reporting purchases. Prices remain 2.50 for fishing and hunting, 5.00 for a combination license, with depots including Coyner's Marina Hants Bait Shop Montgomery Ward Western Tire and Auto Brown and Scott Gamble Wilton Elder Lumber Atalissa Western Auto Associates.

Muscatine Mississippi Lucile Freybler County Recorder Nathan Hoefflin Climer Street Arnold Miller Coyner's Marina

Albers to Serve on NAM Policy Committee

Edward B. Albers vice president and general manager of Huttig Manufacturing Co Muscatine is among Iowa industrial leaders chosen for NAM nationwide policy committees for the coming year He will serve on the Industrial Relations committee NAM panels cover all facets of business and will study economic problems to advise the NAM board of directors

Edward B. Albers Huttig Manufacturing Co Muscatine Iowa National Association of Manufacturers Mr. Albers NAM

Lt Carlisle Completes Orientation at Fort Belvoir

Army 2d Lt Richard D Carlisle completed an 11 week engineer officer orientation course at The Engineer Corner Fort Belvoir Va His wife Darlene resides in Iowa City He is a 1957 graduate of Atalissa High School and a 1962 graduate of the State University of Iowa in Iowa City His parents Mr and Mrs Thomas A Carlisle live in Atalissa Town

Fort. Belvoir AHTNC Army Richard D. Carlisle Darlene S.gilbert St Iowa City Engineer Cornet Fort Belvoir Carlisle Atalissa State University of Iowa Thomas A. Carlisle Town

James Gould To Head Muscatine Chamber Transportation

James A. Gould will be 1963 chairman of a 16 member transportation committee for the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce. William R. Leslie, chamber director, announced the lineup and the committee members include Brecht W Carter Darel Ferry Fuller Honeyman Johnson Korte Melson Morrissey Ogilvie Peters Poole Rogers Walch.

James A. Gould Muscatine H. W. Ogilvie H. E Peters Mrs. May Poole Ronald Rogers L. R. Walch

Outstanding Students Win Elks Scholarships

Muscatine High school girl Patricia Altenbernd and Wapella High boy Harland Gant Jr won first place in Elks Lodge 304 sponsored scholarship, each earning a 10 scholarship to a chosen school. Kristine Hanson won second place. all advance to state competition for 100,000 in Elks National Foundation awards.

Muscatine High School Wapella High School Elks Lodge No. 304 Muscatine Patricia Joan Altenbernd David Altenbernd Washington Street Ians Harland T. Gant Jr Harland T. Gant South Main Street Wapella Gant Wapelia Kristine Hanson Robert Hanson James Place National Honor Society Allenbernd Gann

Fined 100 For Carrying Pistol Here

Donald Albert Timm, 21, of route 4, was fined $100 by Judge Matthew Wesitate in Muscatine district court for failure to produce a permit to carry a pistol. The incident occurred Nov 2 in the 100 block of East Third Street when police found a loaded .357 magnum in a shoulder holster. A related charge of carrying a concealed weapon was dismissed Friday.

Donald Albert Timm Route 4 Matthew Wesitate Muscatine Muscatine Paice Timm East Third Street Garry D. Woodward Court of Justice of the Peace Harvey G. Allbee, Jr

War Memorial Committee Sets Monday Meeting

The War Memorial building committee meets Monday at 8 30 pm at the Legion home on Harbor drive to elect officers and plan a program. WWI veterans William Hinkley Ralph McBride A J Phillips and Fred Lange attend, along with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars representatives.

War Memorial Building Committee Legion Home Harbor William Hinkley Ralph McBride A. J. Phillips Fred Lange American Legion Ea Skelnick Calvin Rowe John Wyatt Wilson Dean O'dell West Liberty Fred Haller Ollie Bently George Gerth Joe Maher Veterans of Foreign Wars Mississippi River Weed Park

Safe insect spray plan approved for Muscatine

Muscatine officials announce a five season aerial spray program starting in May to combat mosquitoes and flies. DDT and a small Dibrom proportion are approved by Iowa State Extension entomologists. City crews will augment plane spraying with a pickup truck fogger. Livestock should be moved off grazing land four days after Dibrom applications.

Muscaline Iowa State Universt Frank E. Anson, Jr Samaton Harold Gunderson Ames Anson Ames Applicator Service

Blast at German forge kills 15 injures 16 near Belecke

A blast at the Siepmann Works drop forging plant in Belecke, Westphalia, Germany, killed at least 15 workers and injured 16, with many in serious condition. Police say a burst compressed air pipe caused the explosion, which collapsed a hall and drew rescuers, Red Cross ambulances, and onlookers to the site. Identification may take hours. many Italian workers were employed at the plant.

Amsberg Germany Belecke Here Stepman Easten Westphalia Siepmann Siepman West Germany

Fegeur Loses Bid for Stay in Kinap Murder Case

District Court judge denies stay of execution for Victor H. Fegner sentenced to hang for the kinap murder of Dr. Edward R. Bartels. Fegner, 25, of St. Johns Michigan, reported from Leavenworth penitentiary, set for March 15 in Dubuque Town.

Kansas Kana Victor H. Fegner Strowa St. Johns Mich Leavenworth Kan de. Edward R. Bartels Dubuque Town

Youth Held for Manslaughter in Des Moines Shooting

Des Moines youth William Crigler aged 15 admitted fatally shooting 13 year old Terry Underwood with a .22 caliber revolver while delivering newspapers. Crigler is confined in Polk County Juvenile Home on a manslaughter charge filed Friday. The incident happened Thursday afternoon in southeast Des Moines while aiding another boy, David Carr, 14.

Des Moines William Crigler Polk County Terry Underwood David Carr

School Closed By Bomb Hoax In Jows City High

An anonymous call warned of a bomb at Jows City High School causing an evacuation Friday morning. No bomb was found. Teachers returned in the afternoon but 900 students were dismissed until Monday.

Ducks Know Four Good Things In Milwaukee Yard

Seven years ago Mr and Mrs Stanley Gross befriended three ducks by the Milwaukee River. One hatched 15 eggs and stayed. Now about 300 ducks live in their yard costing roughly 725 dollars to feed. Mrs Gross says they can’t stop the flock as ducks keep returning with friends.

Milwaukee Stanley Gross Milwaukee River Gross Yard Gross

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