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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1966
Page
6
Durant Schools highlight April as Teaching Career Month with emphasis on teachers as intellectual gadflies who spark curiosity. Superintendent R. R. Deputy notes the role of educators in awakening minds and guiding learning.
The Louisa County Farm Bureau women move their meeting to Columbus Community Building due to sand blasting at United Presbyterian church. The event, on Tuesday March 22, includes a luncheon served by United Presbyterian women.
Lebanese schoolgirls at Beirut's French Protestant College wear elaborate hairstyles. A director says drooping hair hides eyes and leads to copying work. Girls spend lunches and allowances at beauty parlors. To curb this, hairdos at the college will be simplified.
Goshen township Farm Bureau meetings covered local reports and plans. At Danner home, topics included Women's Day in West Liberty, speakers from Ireland, and a booth committee for events. future April meeting to collect books and crafts. Also notes on 4H leader report, county tournament, and a visit by serviceman family.
Grandview community members Mrs. Royce Bonnichsen Mrs. Wayne Buster Mrs. Lawrence Rowe and Mrs. Robert Schlutz attended the 37th Annual Louisa County Convention at Oakville Thursday. Bonnichsen president spoke on 75 Years of Brilliance and the GFWC structure. An award for towel purchases by the blind honors Grandview, plus a home life department award.
Louisa County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting March 23 at 7 40 in the Morning Sun Public Library. Guest speaker is William D Anderson of West Branch and Hoover Birth Place Foundation. There will be a business meeting, officer elections, and annual dues. refreshments served. Other notes include lodge and club meetings and a city council update on a $48000 rescue building project.
The University of Iowa Symphony Band adds two concerts in France before touring the Soviet Union. April 6 will be recorded by the French radio network for seven million television viewers, and April 7 will be in Amiens at one of France’s finest cultural centers. The group then rehearses in Paris before departing April 12.
Oakland Township Farm Bureau hosted an oyster and chili supper at the Oakland community building with 30 attendees to honor new neighbors and members. Gaylord McCullough led the meeting while Mrs. Harold McCullough presented secretary treasurer reports. Louisa County's Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation chair spoke on 1966 Feed Grain program changes. James Bloomquist summarized his Washington trip representing Louisa County on the Farm Bureau National Policy committee. Next meeting set for April 3 at 6:30 p.m. with potluck.
Westmer high school presents Get Up and Go a modern musical comedy with book lyrics by Mary Lacey music and arrangements by Paul Warrick. Performances are Thursday and Friday March 31 and April 1 at 8 p m in the Westmer High gym under Roy Keebler direction with Sibyl Anderson as singer and Emily Fullerton and David Carlton handling acting and other parts. Leading roles include Warene Rowland Lindy Sloan Stephanie Sirolnak Dereth Higgins Joe Crawford Gary Stoltz Ann Culbertson Diane Schrock George Sloan Debbie Bond Steve Palmer Steve Dodson and Dave Rader with additional participants Allie Hall Sandra Nelson Kathy Stoltz Vicki Hyell Merry Beverlin Kathy Hollinrake Nancy Olson Don Russell Jim King Frank Adair Tom Coleman Mike Oaken and Mike Russell. Student directors are Marsha Dixon and Carol Lingafelster.
A pre season race meeting is set for Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Blue Grass community hall. Open to all B and novice class drivers and owners with refreshments provided. Event sponsored by Hawkeye Speedway with band members listed.
State Senator David Stanley told the Durant American Legion and Auxiliary that a 1965 bill would require warning flags or signs on tractors road graders and other slow moving highway vehicles. He noted a triangular orange and red sign or flag can prevent rear end collisions and save lives while praising farm groups for promoting safety measures.
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