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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1963

Page

5

Indians Fall In Conference Opener 7-6 To Clinton

Muscatine Community College slugger John Fuller hit a decisive two homer game winner in the seventh and eighth frames as Clinton rallied to beat MCC 7-6 at Tom Bruner Field. MCC had led 4-1 before Clinton’s Fuller belted a solo homer and a three run shot to grab the lead. MCC starter Roger Marolf pitched well through five innings, with Ron Rebal and Larry Richardson supplying key hits. Clinton's pitchers walked seven combined, while MCC drew seven free passes but could not hold the edge.

Clinton John Fuller Fuller Fuler Muscatine Bruner Roger Maroll Ron Rebal Larry Richardson Rebal Fiehder MCC Richardson Indians Mr. Fuller Maralt Andresen Bob Her Wit Burlington Don TeStrake Marolf Gary Minor Charlie ‘Taylor Minop Gevors Minor Lampe Dave Petratz Dave Carmody Mike Rueckert Craig Moss Taylor Mano van Ormer

Bowling results and league standings for Muscatine and Clinton

The recap lists pitching and batting notes from Muscatine and Clinton games, including winning pitcher Andresen and loser Maroll. It records team totals, double plays, homers by Fuller, and multiple fielding and pitching miscues. Local league standings and high individual scores across Meady Gard Meadow Massey offices and Massey cleaners are noted, along with high team and individual tallies for the Ladies and Men divisions.

Muscatine Clinton E-Pottratz Murphy Dewel Maroll Vc Andresen Merry Mixers Maroll W. L Carmody Marl Ua Jean Lester Chandler Ladies High Gane —Massey Glod Soha Hart Mike Blaesing Ladies High Ind Margaret Naber Mulle Blasi Vier High Ind

Howell Heads Bowling League Elects Officers at Banquet

Howell heads the Howell Heads Bowling League was elected president at the annual Elks No. 304 bowling banquet. Lyle Brockway named vice president and Art Causey secretary treasurer. Lupton and Toyne won the team title. Causey earned the most improved bowler award for raising his average. Scott Griffin posted the top individual average of 284. Coca Cola posted the high team game at 1018 and Frachner Insurance the high team series. Leonard Weber had the high individual game of 305 with handicap and series of 735 with handicap.

Howell Elks No Elks Lodge Lyle Brockway Art Causey Lupton and Toyne Causey Scott Griffin Coca Cola Frachner Insurance Leonard Weber

Horse Show and Trail Ride Set by Hawkeye Saddle Club

The first trail ride and horse show of the season are scheduled Sunday by the Hawkeye Saddle Club. The trail ride starts at 10:30 am at Jack Reichert farm, five miles northwest of Muscatine on Highway 22. Sixteen show events begin at 1 pm. entrants need not ride in the show. Events include pony, men and women's western pleasure, flag race, clover race, egg race, stock horse, junior horsemanship, rescue, three-horse relay, speed race, musical chairs open and under categories.

Hawkeye Saddle Club Dst Jack Reichert Muscatine Highway 22

Foster's Win Bowling Title at Skdigs Club Playoff

Foster's Royal Blue claims the bowling title at PlaMor Janes in a 2301 to 2272 playoff over Schlitz Beer. Foster's top scorers include Evelyn Davis 446 Mattian Becker 497 Pat Grim 431 Dorothy McClure 496 and Anne Figg 4. Schlitz totals 72 handicap with Norma Silberhorn 46% Sally Kiinek 466 Dorothy Brockway 391 Helen Gunnell 443 Dorothy Rauschenberger 431.

Foster's Royal Blue Seagle PlaMor Janes Schlitz Beer Foster's Evelyn Davis Mattian Becker Pat Grim Dorothy McClure Anne Figg Schiita Norma, Silberhorn Sally Kiinek

Iowa College Sports Baseball and Track Scores

Baseball Coe 6 Grinnell 4 Monmouth 4 Cornell 1 in 12 innings Track Wartburg 87 Buena Vista 44 Dubuque 94 Upper Iowa 36 Tonnin Town State 6 Drake 1 Loras 6 Dubuque 1

IOWA Associated Press Coe Grinnell Monmouth Cornell Wartburg Buena Vista Dubuque Upper Iowa Tonnin Town State Drake Loras

Pitching highlights mark White Sox win and Houston victory

Ray Herbert of the White Sox pitched his fourth straight shutout and sixth win in six decisions this year in a 3-0 victory over Detroit. Johnny Temple starred for Houston with four singles driving in a run as the Astros beat the Mets 4-3 for their sixth consecutive win.

Associated Press Ray Herbert White Sox Detroit Balting Johnny Temple Colls Houston New York Mets

Community Club At Grandview To Pick Officers

Grandview Community club will elect officers for the coming year on Thursday evening May 16 at 8 30 pm following the play. President Wayne Carter will lead the meeting and the program will be a home talent slit. Visitors included Miss Florence Long Ames and Mrs Dorothy Oak Marshalltown and many others from Mt Pleasant Durant Columbus Junction and Columbus Junction. A mother’s day party was held at the church friendship room with readings poems and refreshments. Mrs Marion Kemp was chairman and Mrs Ella Reed gave the response with twenty five attending. Tucson Arizona was settled in 1776.

Grandview Wayne Carter Florence Long Ames Dorothy Oak Marshalltown Syeekend

U S and Britain plan new submarine test center

The United States and Britain announced a $93 million Atlantic Underseas Test and Evaluation Center to be paid for by the U S and operated by the United States. Britain will contribute $420,000 annually for 20 years and gain access to research benefits. The Bahamas will benefit from defense funding and may receive aid. The site lies east of Andros Island in deep open water, mainly international, with a sheltered base and minimal traffic.

Washington U.S Baxhamas Atlantic AUTEC United States Britain Bahamas London State Department Andros Island Miami Navy

Clover Leaf Pals Bake Sale Planned For May 25

The Clover Leaf Pals held a May meeting at Jackie Bush's home 208 E 5th St with ten members present. Ann Peterson demonstrated Baking Powder Biscuits and Muffins while Dorothy Angel spoke on baking powder and soda in quick breads. Janet Rada discussed good manners in the school lunchroom and at a restaurant. A bake sale is set for Saturday May ch at the Gas Office from 8 to L. Rally Day June 8th is on the calendar.

Clover Leaf Jackie Bush 5Th’ St Ann Peterson Dorothy Angel Janet Rada Maych

Cooper Seemed Destined To Make Flight in Space

Cape Canaveral biography of Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr born March 6 1927 Shawnee Oklahoma detailing early interest in aviation influenced by his Air Force father his Marine and Air Force career education at the University of Hawaii Wright Patterson and Edwards AFB his achievement as a pioneer in space exploration and his flight hours surpassing 2600 with 1600 jet hours highlighting his family life and Houston Texas space center connection.

Cooper Howard Benedict Cape Canaveral Fla Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr Buck Rogers Te Unyne Squire Slight Air Force Wiley Post Amelia’ Earhart Gordon Gordo Carbondale Colg Shawnee Okla Pacific Marine Corps Naval Academy Preparatory School University of Hawaii Trady Olson Seattle Wash Trudy Hawaiian Islands Coopers Camara Janita Houston Tex University of Ha Air Force Institute of Technology Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Ohio Air Force Experimental Flight Fest School Edwards Air Force Base Calif

Agriculture Dept reports April farm jobs rise but lag year earlier

The Agriculture Department notes a 13 percent gain in farm employment in April, yet it remains 3 percent below last year. Total April employment reaches 6.398 billion, down from 6.617 billion a year ago, with Pacific Coast states showing the largest drop due to poor crop-planting conditions.

Washington Agriculture Department Pacific Coast

No Necking On Campus Warns College Students

Louisiana State University officials warned students about necking on campus as grounds for expulsion after a general assembly. A Baton Rouge newspaper report cited the warning and urged cooler companionship among coeds. Fishing contest winners Ken Hetzler and Lyall Paul were named for a March–April production basis. They, among 110 agents from Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota, will spend five days at Gull Lake, Brainerd, Minnesota, during the week of May 20.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State, University Ken Hetzler Muscatine

Strong and Silent Hero Receives Scout Award

Louisville hero Oscar Thomas King Jr. acted swiftly to shield a 7 year old from danger, saving a life without informing his mother. News of the act spread via neighbors, and a 3 year old Tommy was later recognized with a Boy Scouts certificate of heroism for the courageous deed.

Louisville Oscar Thomas King, Jr Tommy Boy Scouts

Beinke Lumber Sponsored Bowling Team Attends Supper

Atalissa bowling team sponsored by Beinke lumber company closed the season with a supper Saturday night at Crones. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Goodale Mr and Mrs Stanley Phelps and Mr and Mrs Richard Beinke. The Richard Beinkes hosted their card club Saturday evening at their home with ten attendees.

Atalissa Beinke Lumber Company Crones Bill Goodale Stanley Phelps Richard Beinke Richard Beinkes

Morehead Family Attends 50th Wedding Open House

Illinois residents Mr and Mrs Leonard Morehead and grandchildren Cherry Terry and Cheryl attended the 50th wedding Open House for Mr and Mrs Earle Patterson on Sunday at their home 702 Spruce St Muscatine Mrs Kate Reist spent the weekend with her son Charles Reist and family in Muscatine Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Herman Reist and five sons Mrs Kathryn Reist and Mrs Kate Reist returned home with them The Elmer Danner home hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Harry Danner Reuben Carpenter and family of Andalusia Ill Clarence Harnmann and family of Wilton Junction Ia LeRoy Fowler Melvin Fulier and family and Dewey Baker The dinner honored birthdays of Harry Danner and Dewey Baker.

Ilinois City Leonard Morehead Cherry Terry Cheryl Earle Patterson Spruce St Muscatine Kate Reist Charles Reist Herman Reist Kathyrn Reist Elmer Danner Harry Danner Reuben Carpenter Andalusia Ill Clarence Harnmann Wilton Junction LeRoy Fowler Melevin Fulier Dewey Baker

Oakland Township Farm Bureau meets with potluck supper

Conesville residents are told to attend the Oakland Township Farm Bureau meeting on Thursday evening May 16 at the Oakland Community Building. A potluck supper starts the event followed by a briefing from local leaders. A separate rummage sale by the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Conesville Methodist Church is set for Saturday May 18 at 9 a.m. at the V F W Building in Columbus Junction, offering clothing chairs a hand lawn mower and other items for sale.

Conesville Oakland Township Burea Oakland _ Community Women's Society of Christian Service Conesville Methodist Church V.F.W Columbus Junction Doris Peterson Ebill Ellen Peterson Montezuma Earl Matthes Iowa City Isaac Abbott Luther Davis Mount Pleasant Donald Williams Almon Hillyer Alice Burlington Rollo McKean Dean Milder Duane Robert Buckman Harold McCullough Art McCullough Henry Schenkel Muscatine William Mincer Mercy Hospital Rex Townsend Chicago Heights Mincer Towa City Harry Chapman University Hospital Robert Hazen Ausentine Saville Johnson Jolene Terry Janice Janette Douglas Bausch Timmy Kenny West Liberty Frank’ Norris "and Casey Wesley Morse Loren Alison

Mother's Day Gatherings Across Cedar Valley

Cedar Valley personal notes list family visits and dinners across West Liberty Cedar Falls Muscatine and Davenport. Mr and Mrs Floyd DeForest hosted in West Liberty. others including Mr and Mrs Lester Cornell Mary Sprole and multiple Meyers families attended meals and Sunday visits with relatives in Cedar Falls Muscatine Rock Island Moline Nichols and Davenport.

Cedar Valley Floyd DeForest West Liberty Ed Hildebrand Lester Cornell Cornell Mary Sprole Cedar Falls Join Blair Mes Larry Gow Muscatine Charles Morgan Chuck and Wade Lyle Lord Blair Louis Lord Virgil Meyers Joe Ralph Welch Moline Frank Welch Rock Island Mae Askam W. Liberty George Meyers Sys Paul Brenneman

Accident victim’s odd find in effects shocks hospital staff

In Amarillo Texas hospital workers discovered a “safe driving award” among an accident victim’s belongings. When asked if it belonged to him the driver replied from the emergency room that he had just found it.

Amarillo Tex

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