Muscatine Bridge Bill Aims at Municipal Commission Change
Congressman John R. Schmidhauser told The Journal his bill to authorize a Mississippi River bridge at Muscatine is broad enough to let the present bridge commission switch to a municipal commission. The Senate Public Works Committee chairman was asked to approve a modified House bill authorizing construction. Informal approvals came from the Muscatine Bridge Commission the Town Highway Commission and the Commerce Department as the House-backed measure moves forward.
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Two Bank Presidents Lead YMCA Pattern Gifts Drive
George Shepley, president of First National Bank, and John B. Rigler, president of Central State Bank, will cochair Pattern Gifts committee for the YMCA building drive aiming for $800,000. Their leadership signals a pivotal phase in the campaign and underscores its importance.
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Measles protection drive for Muscatine County children
State Health Department and County Medical Society back a measles protection campaign in Muscatine. Shots cost 2 dollars at doctors’ offices, or free through the Muscatine Public Health Nursing Association for families unable to pay. Jaycees promote the drive for children up to age 15 during the month, led by Kautz, with comments from Shepley and Rigler on YMCA campaign and related projects.
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Muscatine Public Health Nursing Association
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Muscatine Journal Introductory Notice
The Muscatine Journal published daily except Sunday and is a member of Leo Enterprises. It is incorporated at 301 East 3rd Street Muscatine Town 52701 and entered as second class matter in the Muscatine post office. The Associated Press is exclusive to local news and AP dispatches for publication.
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Subscription Rates for Muscatine News Daily Delivery
Subscription terms list daily carrier delivery in Muscatine at 2.00 per month in advance and 0.40 weekly for carriers outside Muscatine. Mail rates: 22.00 within 100 miles, 13.00 beyond 50 miles. All subscriptions prepaid. Office hours 9am to 6pm weekdays, 9am to 1pm Saturdays. Missed delivery special service available until 6. Dial 283-2331.
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Vision Screening For 55 Preschoolers In Muscatine
Vision screening tests were given Tuesday to 55 preschool boys and girls by Muscatine volunteers of the Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness. Five children were found with possible eye defects and will be re screened before doctor referrals. A second screening is set for Thursday from 1 to 4 pm at Mulford Free Evangelical Church.
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Muscatine
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Gerry Stein
Mulford Free Evangelical Church
Hershey Ave
McCormick Girl Hurt in Crash Is Improving
Dorothy McCormick 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe McCormick 1830 Hershey is reported improving at University Hospital Iowa City listed in fair condition She was injured Saturday night in a two car collision at Fruitland that killed Mrs Robert R Jamison 39 Sanford Lukenbach 18 driver of the other car was dismissed Monday from Muscatine General Hospital Miss McCormicks address is C22 University Hospital Iowa City
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Joe McCormick
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University Hospital
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Muscatine General Hospital
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Muscatine Officials Review City Progress From Bus Window
City officials on their annual Muscatine tour viewed progress and problems, the most knotty being a view through a bus window as the party rolled down an alley Tuesday afternoon.
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Housing Problems Evident On Council's City Tour
Muscatine city tour photos show substandard housing and junkyards amid newer streets. Officials question interior conditions, welfare aid, schooling, and wage earners while a 28.85 percent of housing is deficient. Fire-routed Kansas Street home prompts action to clear ruins beside a well-kept house.
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Alarm Clock Rattle Phrase Sparks Morning Debate
A quirky line argues that an alarm clock serves to wake people by scaring the daylights out of them. The remark highlights how routine devices shape daily habits.
Village Players stage Cyrano de Bergerac with original score
The May 13 and 14 production features Elwin Waggoner's original incidental music and elaborate scenery. Student conductor Dave Gardner leads instrumentalists. Louise Fosholt, Maribeth Woolsey, Allyne Lord, Ann Allen, Del Wagner, Chris Sturdevant, LaMoyne Jacobs, and Mike Pagel perform. A thrust stage over the orchestra pit brings audience closer.
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Elwin Waggoner
Muscatine High School
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Louise Fosholt
Maribeth Woolsey
Allyne Lord
Ann Allen
del Wagner
Chris Sturdevant
LaMoyne Jacobs
Mike Pagel
David Metz
Bill Ross
Ken Bierman
Gary Cozine
Doug Oak
Chuck Drumm
Greg Hinbaugh
Gerald Essex
Ray Jarr
Tom Tertill
Ron Roberts
Joe Veerhusen
Steve Hutton
Greg Godeke
Bill Hill
Jim Whitsitt
Steve Lawrence
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Air Force enlistment for Roger J Fletcher named
Roger J Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Fletcher departed last week to serve a four year enlistment with the Air Force. He is assigned to the 3708 basic military training squadron at Lackland AFB Texas 78236 and lists a home address at 910 Maiden Lane.
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Texas
Youth baseball leagues draw large participation in past year
No Babe Ruth or Pony League play occurred in 195. Last year 248,000 youths participated in those two leagues, reflecting strong demand for organized baseball for youngsters.
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