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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1964
Page
9
A survey of new products claims a man made siding material that resembles wood yet resists rot and conducts no electricity, intended for southern distribution with future national use. It likens to a multi tool and a durable varnish while noting an epoxy resin composite that resists moisture and wear.
Richard Halpin won the prepared speaker’s award at a Muscatine Toastmasters meeting at Weed Park. Speakers included Jerry Stark Paul Sweitzer Roger Lande and Gil Dietz with various topics. May 18 dinner planned at Ina Mae’s after 9:30 p.m. morning sun open house honors Mrs. Mary G Wilson at her daughter’s Iowa City home with many relatives in attendance.
The Sweetland Methodist WSCS met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Brink in charge of the program. Reports from secretary and treasurer were given. Mrs. Vernon Shepard led business, announced the June 28 to July 3 School of Missions in Indianola, and sought attendees. The group noted May Day Fellowship at Trinity church and a Bible awarded to Charles Eckhardt for a pastor contest. Building work and the Gale McLean farm progress were reported. The United Clothing Drive is set for June 15-16. The WSCS will fund half the camp expenses for youth, and Mrs. Clifford Burr was named to organize a 23rd anniversary observance. The meeting ended with a poem “Tribute to Mothers” and lunch for 18 members.
The Iowa Highway Commission uses an experimental hydrated lime and water mix injected into the soil and rock sub base of I 80 between Dexter and Adair. Crews complete the first stage of the 12 mile test to prevent future bumps as part of a broader debate on resurfacing methods. A decision will take about a month to determine success.
A garbled excerpt references the Maya of the Yucatan Guatemala and western Honduras building grand city structures with pyramids temples monasteries and observatories while including unrelated stray phrases about Russians space flight and dogs, yielding a partial, unclear historical note.
Thirty FHA group from Colum bus Community High School visited the Rapids Friday. They toured the library and museum, the airport, and the Quaker Oats Company, with a stop at Cedar Rapids Gazelle. On the way back they had supper at Amana colony. weekend hosts were Mr and Mrs Paul Masonholder and their sons Lone Herrick and Dick Herrick from Ames.
Mother's Day visitors gathered at Mrs Susy Wykert's residence. Attendees included Floyd and Searles of Princeton Iowa DeLos Smith and Margaret Burling ton Howard Wykert and family Grandview Don Kurtz Burlington Burton Samuels and family Vicki Wykert Janet Wykert Judy Wykert and Ji Williams.
Muscatine Ta May 12 1964 tale of a junior senior banquet and prom held in the Wilton grade school gym with a cruise ship tropical isle decor. Freshmen in South Sea Island costumes served dinner. Program included Welcome by Betsy Fair, responses by Joe Gruemmer, class prophecies, histories, and wills. Entertainment featured a Davenport dance studio. officers and sponsors listed for both classes.
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