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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1963

Page

7

Inaugurate New President of Iowa Wesleyan March 30

John W. Henderson will be inaugurated as president of Iowa Wesleyan College on Saturday March 30 at 2 43 p m in the Chapel Building. Invitations arrive from other colleges universities and professional groups. Attending will be students faculty townspeople alumni and friends. Mt Pleasant Methodist Bishop F Gerald Ensley is speaker. Henderson family note invocations by Rev George Weight and benediction by Dr Civin Wilson. Motet Choir sings with Barldon Mable directing and Copley at the organ.

John W. Henderson Iowa Wesleyan College Wort Mt. Pleasant F. Gerald Ensley Methodist Church C. Max- Well Stanley Muscatine Wesleyan W.L. Mooty State of Down Robert J. Wustrow Keokuk H. F. McLeran Board of Paul W. Pixter Wade McBeth Paul M. Hann Henderson George W. Weight West Charleston Church Presbyterian Church Ms. Pleasant Barldn P. Mable Evan Copley Department of Music

Community Field Elects Corwin Brown President

Wapelle Marguerite Allen reports the Community Field club elected Corwin Brown as president at B and G cafe Friday evening. Robert McConaway as vice president and Tom Pagemiller as secretary-treasurer were chosen, with Lawrence Wiley Clifford Steele Bill Foot Larry McComahay and Leslie Fisher named trustees. Tentative Little League signup times set for Saturday evening at the Wapello light office. meeting to follow. Mrs Nina Peck of Elkhorn Wisconsin visiting her brother Robert Odle and other relatives along with James Deam and daughter Kathy spending weekend with Pat and Ronald Thompson and Antoon in Alton TL %

Wapelle Corvin Brown B and G Cafe Robert McConaway Tom Pagemiller Lawrence Wiley Clifford Steele Bill Foot Larry McComahay Leslie Fisher Wapello Wapallo Nina Peck Elkhorn Wis Robert Odle James Deam Kathy Pat Ronald Thompson Antoon Alton

Wapeilo Social News Highlights At Local Areas

Wapello and Morning Sun residents visit relatives in Burlington Cedar Rapids and Des Moines attend church services and dedication of a memorial bookcase at Wapello Methodist. Craig Delzell appears on a panel at Tawa Wesleyan college in Burlington. United Presbyterian Women plan a joint meeting in Columbus Junction with training by SE Iowa presbytery. A color film about creation will be shown at First Friends church open to the public.

Wapcllo Bob Sands JerviJo Myrtle Dunlap Elaine Martens Tipton Glen Cuthamp Burlington Batk Wapelo Chittum Springer Apartments Cant Nellie Moyers Ray Watson Washington John E. Willsor West Burlington Tommy Dotson Dave Dotson Harvey Hemphill Wapello Wapello Methodist Bert James Moyers Moyers Vivian Deam Esherla Potter Pleasant Archie Wolfe Morning Sun Atlee Wolfe Des Moines John Deihl Craig Delzell Hallie Ream Tawa Wesleyan College Unitarian Fellowship IWC Cedar Rapids Delecll Cuba Latin America Columbus Vancugy United Presbyterian Women U.P.W Central District Iowa Lee Norton Willony Emil Trott Iowa City Cloyce Stewart R. J. Kleese Mocly Bible Tnstitute First Friends Church

Deeds Recorded in Muscatine City Transfers

A list of Muscatine property deeds records numerous transfers to the City of Muscatine and others from multiple grantors. Parcels along Reed Street and the Riverfront addition are repeatedly noted, including lots 1 3 4 5 in various blocks, plus tracts in sections 2 7 2 and 2 6 7 2. Several titled names appear with transfers to individuals and the City, such as Hylana and Mylan Phillips, Spratt, Wheeler, Figg, Nix, Silberhorn, and others.

Allen Leona Mac McCleary Muscatine Reed Street Riverfront Museu Hoe Mildred Spilzbogle William A Nina Wagate Ronald D. Howseman City of Lot & Reed Streer Nellie L Frank Hazelwood City of Muscatine Gail Noell Vada Marcum Peolx A. Smalley Murry Nelle Rigg Arthur F Virginia M. Nix Charles W. Silberhorn Harvey M Bernice ¥. Ranberger South Muscatine Covin Silberhorn Bernice E Hannah M. Reynolds Paul R. Reynolds

WSCS Elects Betty Bryant

Morning Sun reports Betty Bryant elected president of Methodist WSCS with Grace Wilson as vice president Maude Wilson secretary Marian Minnis treasurer and Ethel Rohlting in charge of children s work Social relations Maxie Pike literature and publications Mrs Dorothy Carthers missionary education Irene Krieger promotion Vera Hamilton spiritual life Anna Walker student work Evalie Bryans supply Lulu Bryant coordinator Vera Weigel and Ruth Klaus listed among local church activity leaders

Morning Sun Betty Bryant Methodist Wscs Grace Wilson Maude Wilson Marian Minnis Ethel Rohlting Maxie Pike Dorothy Carthers Irene Krieger Vera Hamilton Anna Walker Evalie Bryans Lulu Bryant Wesleyan Guild Vera Weigel Ruth Klaus

Bill Would Attract New Industry for Iowa Towns

Rep. David Stanley of Muscatine spoke for a bill passed by the Iowa House to allow revenue bonds to fund industrial plants. Projects would be privately operated, funded by plant revenue, with no tax money used. Bonds require a public vote, and principal and interest come from plant income.

Iowa David Stanley Muscatine Tews House of Representatives Rep Stanley Senate Towa Bruunswick Corporation Nebraska

Bonnie McDonald Home From School At Colorado

Morning Sun reports Bonnie McDonald a senior at Colorado State University staying a week with her parents Mr and Mrs M H McDonald. Also notes Glen Swanson and Eddie Wilson traveling on business to Minnesota and visitors Mr and Mrs Raymond Linder from Stanwood Iowa at Mr and Mrs Tom Linder’s home.

Bonnie McDonald Colorado U. Morning Sun Bonnie. McDonald Colorado State M. H. McDonald Minnesota Glen Swanson Eddie Wilson Raymond Linder Stanwood Iowa Linder Myr Tom Linder

Morning Sun Methodists to Hold Mission

The Morning Sun Methodist church will run an eight day mission from April 21 to 28 with music and evangelistic services led by Rev. Joseph Brookshire of Lexington, Ky. An appointed evangelist for the Methodist church, he trained at Asbury and Emory, holds A.B. B.D. and M.B. degrees, and has evangelism experience across 33 states and 23 foreign lands.

Morning Sun Morning Sun Methodist Church Aldreth WeWeigel Foy Joseph Brookshire Lexington Methodist Church Asbury Emory Diff

New Address for former exchange student Wolfram Murer

Morning Sun residents Mr and Mrs Charles Sellers report a new address for Wolfram Murer the former exchange student who lived with them last year. He now resides at 5022 Junkersdorf Be Berlin Kommunikationsstrabe 17 Germany.

Morning Sun Charles Sellers Wolfran Murer Sellers Junkersdorf Be] Kom Kornerstrabe 17 Germany

United Fund Meeting Set For March Eighteenth

The annual United Fund gathering is scheduled for 7 40 p m in the WE hall Columbus Junction March 18. Mrs Catmat Norton Mrs Carol Harbison and Mrs Elizabeth Dunsan were visitors in Wapelio Saturday at the home of Mrs Net Wiele. Mrs Ethel Carvell of Lancaster Missouri spent the weekend with her son Dr Kenneth Carrell and daughter in law.

Columbus Junction United Fund

Area Six Community School bids for Muscatine two elementary schools

Area Six Community School District announces bid proposals for Mulberry Avenue and Colorado Street elementary schools in Muscatine County Iowa. Bids must be received by the County Superintendent of Schools in Muscatine County Courthouse by March 27 1963 with separate proposals for general construction plumbing heating ventilation electrical and kitchen equipment. Bid security is required and bonds are to be furnished if awarded. Plans may be examined at Charles Richardson & Associates Davenport Iowa.

Muscatine County Laws Muscatine County Court House Muscatine Iowa Mulberry Mulberry Avenue J. General Colorado Street Schol Mulberry . Avenue Contreet Charles Richardson & Associates, Architects & Engineers Kah Davenport Area Six Stat Shirley Thieker

Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa

Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of Mazen A. D. 1569 there was opened and publicly read an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Lilian E. Stein late of Muscatine County. The instrument will come on for hearing and proof on the 13th day of April A. D. 1903 at the April Term of the District Court. Any interested may appear to show cause why it should not be admitted to probate. Florence Hetzler Clerk of the District Court. A C Petersen Attorney.

Muscatine County Mazen Dlapret Anid County Wellig Lilian E. Stein District Court Cme Muscatine Iowa Florence Hetzler A. C

City Council Seeks Referrals and Approvals in March Meeting

Regular semimonthly council session chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Powell discussed referrals to City Engineer for sewer and water issues, contract amendment for Papoose Creek extension, and insurance certifications for taxi cabs and local firms. Communications from Boy Scouts Council and Pilot Club were received or referred to committees as steno notes record.

Bosch Ald Powell Protem Hilton Peters Knott Wessels Hosch Finnegan J. Arthur Eveand Hitson Lucas Street Weigelx Papoose Creek Alan Boy’ Scouts Panking Council Paters Pilot Club Muscatine Lyle Froehner Chalupa Brothers

Official Proceedings of the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors

The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors met in regular adjourned session with all members present. Minutes from January 2, 5, 21, and 22 were read and approved. reports from Soldiers Relief, County Home Steward, constables, WP’s, and County Engineer for 1962 were received. bills and claims were allowed as recorded in Claim Book R.

Muscatine Rex Board of Supervisors George Henke Zoning Commission Steen Board of Super_visors Muscatine County Shms John J. Newman Goshen Sy Wassink Syi Wassink State Highway Commission Iowa Jhms Mervin Shaler R. R. Randeman Thal Fulton Township Ean F.G.W Sweetland

Muscatine County and State Conservation Pact Road Talks 1963

Muscatine County board debates road jurisdiction with the State Conservation Commission over segments entering Wild Cat Den State Park, approving construction permits for Farm to Market Project S14 and detailing maintenance and coordination. February 1963 adjournments show further agenda items including bids for trucks and zoning actions.

Iowa Muscatine County Wild Cat

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