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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1964
Page
2
Mitchell R. Sussex is pictured receiving a certificate as winner of the Muscatine chapter Iowa Engineering Society $200 engineering scholarship. Paul Sandy, chairman of the scholarship committee, presents the award.
Mitchell R. Sussex, Muscatine high school senior, won the Muscatine Iowa Engineering Society 200 scholarship at the seventh annual student banquet at the Elks club. He plans Iowa State University mechanical engineering, carries an 8.414 grade average, earned three letters in swimming, and is the sixth Muscatine chapter recipient as the Iowa Engineering Society moves to separate chapter status. Thirty three students from Muscatine and Hayes Catholic high schools attended. Dr. John E. Lagerstrom of Iowa State spoke on engineering opportunities and challenges. Ground breaking for the LDS chapel addition is set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday, with Ev A Nadle of Chicago directing.
City aldermen authorize temporary traffic rules to curb congestion at five intersections on Mississippi Drive. Left turns will be banned during peak periods 5:48 to 7:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. Eastbound lanes will be limited to two during construction with signs to be installed. Police Chief Bennett notes the change aims to reduce block-long backlogs at busy times. Lyn and Kristine Hanson, daughters of RL Hanson, were honored for scholarships and reading events at the State College of Iowa. Lyn joined Torch and Saddle during Mother's Day weekend. Kristine joined Purple Arrow. Lemon garnish tips concluded.
A report to Des Moines aldermen proposes a 1 400 000 revenue bond issue to finance sewer system work including four blocks of Pappoose Creek sewer repairs. Total project cost is about 2 472 295 with bids for the repairs at 297 606. Federal grants totaling 912 000 offset the project, leaving a balance of 1 560 235. potential additional sewer rental revenue may reduce the net needed bond amount. Revenue through 1963 and early 1964 shows growth, supporting feasibility of the planned bond issue. The disposal plant, the final phase, is scheduled to complete by June 1963 with a 20 year callable bond option if revenues allow. A plant superintendent is to be hired ahead of completion. staff will total six to eight plus two existing employees.
The city plans a public hearing between May 23 and May 28 to approve nine street improvement projects under the No. 204-1964 program. Estimated total cost is 131,541.28 with the city paying about 24,082.60 and many projects designated for full or partial assessments on benefiting properties.
Proffitt was named worthy president of the Eagle lodge in an election held Tuesday. For the coming year officers include Larry Hil vice president Joy Stender conductor Jobin Alexander senior treasurer Gerald Cook chaplain Bert Chelf trustee Richard Haller inside guard Oliver Walsinger outside guard Curtis Owens becomes worthy past president. The lodge plans a class enrollment May 16 with the Moline degree team conducting the ceremonies, followed by a dinner and dance.
In Richfield Idaho four ballots were cast after polls closed in the Richfield school district trustee election. Both incumbent trustees were elected.
The Muscatine Junior Chamber of Commerce announces tentative May 22, 21, and 24 for the 1964 Home Show and Merchants Exhibit. Clare Patterson chairs with Bd Woodhouse as co chair at Home O Nize. The event at the National Guard Armory will host about 33 booths. contracts for merchants will be available soon.
City to auction brick house and lot at 902 West Eighth Street purchased two years ago for cross-lawn widening. Bids accepted at city clerk's office until a specified time Thursday. each offer requires a 100 dollar deposit.
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