City Council clash over paving hearing schedule in Muscatine
Muscatine council faces a split on timing for a public hearing on the 1963 permanent paving program. Aldermen Hilton Wessels and Knott clash over a Saturday May 18 hearing aimed to boost attendance while ensuring orderly bids and compliance with state law funding.
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Muscatine
John Hilton
John Wessels
Roger Knott
Hilton
Alyderman
Geraldl Powell
Dex Moines
Rusk and Nehru Confer About World Situation
Secretary of State Dean Rusk held talks with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Delhi. Rusk said the discussion covered world affairs and neighbors, including Pakistan, but he did not disclose specifics and called the talk pleasant.
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Dean Rusk
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Tesla
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Pakistan
Rusk
Benefit Dance For Crippled Children Camp Plans
Proceeds from a benefit dance sponsored by the Tragle Seeige al ls lodge hall on May 3 will aid Muscatine County crippled children to attend Camp Sunnyside near Des Moines for two weeks this summer. Cost per child for the stay is $97.50.
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Muscatine County
Sunnyside
Des Moines
Junkyard Regulation Debate Shifts to Muscatine Council
Muscatine officials wrestle with a proposed junkyard ordinance as aldermen push for clearer controls in central areas. Alderman Powell urges timely action, while Janes Green labels sites hazardous for children and calls for stricter enforcement. The ordinance committee, chaired by Roger Knott, cites low turnout and seeks a workable draft to prevent neighborhood blight.
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Gerald Powell
Harold
Pat) Finnegan
John Wessels
Joh Bilton
Knott
Wis
Powell
Acton
Evangelistic Meetings at First Friends church Muscatine May 6 19
Rev Roscoe B Townsend of Salem Friends church will speak at First Friends Muscatine May 6 19 with services at 730 pm daily except Saturday. Townsend a graduate of Friends Bible College Haviland Kan has studied at Nazarene College Mampa Ida and Ashbury Seminary Wilmore. He has worked in evangelism and youth ministry since arriving in town. Public invited.
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Pase
Salem
Friends Church
Senator Kefauver Hospitalized for Flu in Bethesda
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee entered Bethesda Naval Hospital on Thursday with flu. An aide said the illness prompted a few days in bed to recover.
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Sen. Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
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Retired Teachers Guests At Dinner Here Thursday
The Muscatine City Teacher's Association hosted nine retired teachers and the board of education at the Elks club for the annual appreciation dinner. Speakers honored Miss Gertrude Mowe, Miss Lulu Ogilvie, and County Superintendent Bradley, with tributes from Wanneth Schrauss and Kenneth Bartell. An Iowa State University couple showcased Chinese art and education, featuring Dr. Dorothy Wei Cheng King and Hoyhusband King, highlighting Confucian values and the six cardinal virtues.
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Louise Gackle
Lindley Hoopes
Merly Kemble
Jean Loving
S. G. Overhalt
Ada Rolland
Rosa Wellens
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Lilie Friederichsen
A. A. Johnson
All City Grade Band Festival Slated Monday
The All City Instrumental Festival will be prereword at the high school auditorium Monday May 6 at 730 pm. Eight bands perform including two beginners groups and the Franklin Garfield Lincoln Madison Jefferson Grant McKinley Washington and All City Bands. Directors are Muscatine High School seniors Mike Rogers and Jerry Figg with faculty Chad Piotrowski Jacque Sterenberg and Tasty Hints assisting. Report to the high school alpha with room assignments listed for each group.
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Rusty) Reichstein
Muscatine
Rolen Klahn Tapped for Mortar Board Honor Society
Iowa City thirty eight State University of Town students and two faculty members were tapped for leadership honor societies. Among those chosen was Rolena Klahn, a senior member named to Mortar Board, recognizing senior women’s service and scholarship.
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Boat Club Carnival Plans Off in Muscatine
The Muscatine Power Boat club will sponsor the D and D Amusement Co of Burlington for a carnival May 20 through 25. Ray Hockersmith, carnival committee chairman, said the event will be in the 120 block of Grandview Avenue, featuring 10 rides one or more shows and two or more concessions.
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Burlington
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Stolen Car Recovered After Mud Quagmire
A car reported stolen Monday in Gulfport was found Thursday night stuck in mud along a lane from highway 22 to the town end of Lock and Dam 16, and Sheriff Dick Opelt said it had been there about two days. A 1959 model with Michigan plates was also reported stolen from Roy Sahn shop at 1200 Park Avenue.
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Mount Pleasant
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Dick Opelt
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Park Avenue
Council Purchases Office Equipment New Garage Roof
The city council voted Thursday night to buy a garage roof and office equipment for the sanitation department and approved a contract for petroleum products for municipal services. Leu's Typewriter Exchange bid 268.58 for three chairs a typewriter stand and a cabinet for the sanitation superintendent's office. Jones Roofing offered 232.96 to build a one year roof on the sanitation department garage. TeV Sumay Oil Co. 11 158.90 was approved to provide major fuels oil and kerosene. The council also set a public hearing for May 16 on selling two parcels on Bevitl and Fulham avenues to Walton's subdivision.
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Missing cookware samples reported in theft at East Sixth Street
Ray White of 3102 East Sixth Street told police Thursday night that two sample cases containing cullery and cookware were stolen from the alley behind his home. The leather cases and wares were valued at 150 dollars. White said he left the cases out of hig cas while cleaning the vehicle. the theft occurred between 8 and 7:30.
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Ray White
East Sixth Street
White
Evangelist Will Speak at Wilton Assembly Service
Davenport evangelist Will Van Atta will preach at the Assembly of God church in Wilton Sunday night at 6 30 pm. The event invites local residents to attend the service and hear the speaker.
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Cave
van Atta
Davenport
Assembly of God Shures
Muscatine Rescue Unit notes budget and FCC band query
At the May board meeting held Thursday night at the Oregon Street fire station, an equipment inventory was taken and a 2964 budget drawn. Bills totaling ST were paid. President Ray Hockersmith led the session and the FCC radio band change was discussed but postponed.
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