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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1972

Page

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Woman in serious condition after 3 vehicle accident

A Walcott woman remains in serious condition after a three vehicle crash at 3 08 p m Saturday four miles south of Muscatine on highway 61 Joyce Puck 4 of Walcott was treated at University of Iowa Hospitals for head injuries Treated and released were Kenneth Biggerstaff 38 Dixon and Richard Burr 24 of Muscatine The accident report says Robert Bierman 26 of Muscatine drove a 1960 International tractor on the shoulder with a disc protruding into the travel lane The 1989 Chevrolet driven by Biggerstaff rear ended the Bierman tractor Burr was in the other vehicle The mishap was investigated by the Muscatine County Sheriff's Department.

Richard Burr Muscatine Kenneth Biggerstaff Dixon Joyce Puck Walcot University Hospitals Iowa City Walcott Muscatie Highway 61 University of Iowa Muscatiné General Hospital Kenneth LeRoy Biggerstaff Richard A. Burr Chestnut St Port Robert David Bierman Route 4 Biggerstaff Bierman Burr Auto Muscatine County

Muscatine Journal rates and delivery notice

Miss your paper address delivery issues promptly contact the Muscatine Journal circulation desk at 6 2331 between 3 30 and 4 30 p m on Saturdays or call the Muscatine Journal hours daily. Publication details and subscriptions show price for city and mail delivery with various rates for residents, motor delivery, and service members.

Journal Circulation Department Muscat Tournal Otce Gaely Lee Enterprises, Incorporated E. 3Rd St Muscatine Lowe Post Office Associated Presata Ube Néwa City of Muscatine Muscathdé Sivanen

Masons Hold Dinner and Lecture for Rus sia Tour

The Masons monthly fellowship dinner hosted 68 members with Ladges from Wilton 168 Wapello 5 Cedar 11 Anamosa 46 Omaha 11 Blackford 104 Indiana Triune 641 and Iowa 2. Dr J D McPike delivered a lecture and slide show on his tour of Russia. The next fellowship dinners are set for Thursday June 1.

Masons Wilton Wapello Cedar Anamosa Omaha Blackford Indiana Triune Iowa J.D. McPike Russia

Weather Outlook Wednesday to Friday Cloudy and Cool

Extended forecast notes considerable cloudiness with likely periods of rain from Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures show little daily variation with highs in the 0s and overnight lows around 40s.

Library Opens On Temporary Schedule At Musser Public

The Musser Public Library begins a temporary schedule while awaiting furniture. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, expected to last two to three weeks until full equipment arrives and a permanent timetable is announced.

Musser Public Library

Women Voters Meet Tonight In Muscatine

Unit meetings of the Muscatine League of Women Voters will be held at 8 oclock tonight at Gay Hanson 1611 Mulberry Ave and at 9:15 am Tuesday at Sarah Landle 615 W 2nd St Discussion topics include whether Muscatine county should have an official water management program what kind of program exists now and how to support watermelons and industry.

Muscatine Muscaine County Phyllis Diller

Muscatine School Board Postponed to May 15

The Muscatine board of education meeting originally set for tonight is postponed. The board will reconvene at 7 30 p m Monday May 15 at the school district administration building on Park Ave.

Muscatine Board of Education Park Ave

Three Vehicle Accidents Reported In Muscatine Plaza Lot

Muscatine Police investigated two weekend accidents two involve a three car collision in the Muscatine Plaza shopping center lot at 3 48 p m A 1972 Chevrolet driven by Janette T Kurriger backed by Barbara Ann Haller struck the Kurriger auto causing it to hit a 1971 Chevrolet driven by Elizabeth Jean Heirigs all residents of Muscatine Guttenberg and Muscatine respectively were the drivers named in the report.

Muscatine Plaza Janette T Kurriger Route 4 Muscatine Ford Barbara Ann Haller Guttenberg Kurriger Auto Chevrolet Elizabeth Jean Heirigs

Foreign language teachers meet at Cornell college event

Teachers from high school and college gather at Cornell College Mt Vernon for inspection of materials and idea exchange. Catherine Miller of MCC attends. Walter Chatfield of Ames serves as secretary treasurer of state Spanish teachers. Werner Mickelmann of UNICEF delivers main address on languages in international affairs urging broader second language learning. Predictions note shifting world demographics and Africa favoring French over English. Two-car crash on E B Street near Mulberry Avenue injures none reported. details list drivers Marjorie Ann Yeens and Betty Darlene Kleist.

Cornell College Mt. Vernon Catherine Miller Muscatine Community College Muscatine High MCC Walter Chatfield Ames Werner Micklelmann Unicef United Nations Middelmann Africa

Concert band and mixed chorus compete at North Scott HS

The concert band directed by Larry Hintz earned a division in class AA at the contest held at North Scott High School Eldridge on Saturday. Assumption Davenport Cedar Rapids Washington and Town City High also competed in class AA. Muscatine mixed chorus under Mike Hunzeker earned a division II and was the only class II chorus present. Muscatine Town Engineering Society meets Tuesday May 16 with officer elections and a field trip to the new Muscatine bridge.

Macazine High North Scott High School Eldridge Larry Hintz Assumption of Davenport Cedar Rapids Washington Town City High Muscatine Mike Hunzeker

Muscatine High hosts spring concert and club events

Muscatine High School presents a public spring concert at 2 p.m. Sunday featuring the A Capella and Sophomore choirs under director Mike Hunzeker at First United Presbyterian Church with a free will offering. The lineup includes Cantate Domino and Elijah Rock with soloists Rex Guertin and Jim Kemp er, plus Swing choir, Mat Maids fundraisers, GRA Girl of the Year announcement, ecology river testing results, and a Cedar Rapids exchange concert at Grace Lutheran.

Karen Kaeding Muscatine High School Mat Maid First United Presbyterian Church Mike Hunzeker Kyrie Eleison Rex Guertin Elijah Rock Jesus Jim Kemper Jan Jewett Johnny Moses David Paul Brunson Pem Cecil Abram Brown Cedar Rapids Washington Chamber Chorale Grace Lutheran Church MHS Muscatine Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Veterans Hospital Knoxville

Rhodesia settlement rejected by black majority

An official commission told Britain its proposed settlement with Rhodesia’s white government unacceptable to the black majority. Britain and the white minority had agreed on terms for recognizing Rhodesia’s independence, pending overall approval by Rhodesian people.

Lindon Rhodesia Britain

Plan and Zoning meeting set in Muscatine agenda

Plan and Zoning meeting is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Muscatine city hall. An annexation study is included in the May agenda, as Muscatine prepares a zoning update with Harland-Bartholomew Associates of St Louis. The panel will also consider a preliminary Oak Manor plat by Harold Hammann and a meeting date with Malcolm Drummond of Harland-Bartholomew for further zoning discussion. Dogs attend class in Northwestern University classrooms.

Muscatine

Pilot Club hosts record pancake breakfast in Muscatine

The Pilot Club of Muscatine served the largest turnout to date at Hayes Elementary for its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. More than eight people were served and proceeds support community service projects including the city-wide Science Fair. Club members thanked volunteers and Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. staff for assisting with the event.

Pilot Club of Pilot Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Co

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