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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1968
Page
1
Max Churchill district governor of lows Toastmasters awarded winners in the Toastmaster state speech contest held Saturday evening in Muscatine. Bev Hogan of Waterloo captured first place, with Sam Zickefoose of Ames second and Ed Ritter of Creston third.
At the Iowa Toastmasters spring conference in Muscatine district officers were elected. Named were Cleon Babcock Des Moines district governor H Hotchkiss Marion first lieutenant governor George Hertema Marshalltown second lieutenant governor and Robert G Glenn Ames third lieutenant governor. Glenn is state safety education officer for the Iowa Highway Patrol and formerly lived in Columbus Junction.
A former Columbus Junction resident elected third lieutenant governor of Iowa Toastmasters District 19, with Robert G. Glenn of Ames named state officer. Cleon Babcock becomes district governor, Jack Hotchkis first lieutenant governor, George Hertema second, Ben Hogan wins state speech contest, to regional finals in Sioux Falls. Churchill presided. Dr Vince Graettinger and others honored host club.
The Muscatine Journal publishes daily except Sundays and holidays under Lee Enterprises. The paper, at 361 E 3rd St Muscatine IA, is a second class matter with March act authorization. The AP holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches for publication.
Subscriptions priced for Muscatine and surrounding areas include $2.00 per month delivered daily by carrier in Muscatine, forty cents weekly elsewhere, and mail rates of $15.06 yearly within fifty miles, $18.40 in towns with carrier service, and $20.60 for over fifty miles. All mail payments in advance with daily office hours 8 30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekends until noon. Special delivery available for missed papers until 6 36 p.m. weekdays and 6 p.m. Saturdays. Dial 263 2391.
Lutheran Homes will dedicate Valley View Manor a new 86 bed nursing and retirement home valued at 1.2 million on June 23 at 2 30 p m Rev L A Stumme superintendent says Rev John Mason director of services to the aging in the division of social service of the American Lutheran church will give the dedicatory address He will be assisted by Rev Harold Kumpf from Maquoketa and greetings will come from Iowa Illinois national leaders and local officials Tours will be offered Residents have moved to the new facility and admissions are daily at Valley View Manor Visitors have viewed the home which has been praised as among the finest in the Midwest.
Two new members were elected to the Muscatine Catholic School Board. ewren was elected from Meey's church replacing Fred Karre who is leaving the community. John McAreavy was elected from St Matthias parish for a three year term succeeding Joe Rauch who did not seek re election. The board will meet at 8 tonight at Hayes Catholic High school to elect officers for the new year. Other members include George Rotter Roman Potthoff Jim Fuller Norbert Beckey Father Carl Clems Msgr J J Welsh Sister Maria and Sister Julissa.
Thomas James Devin of Muscatine received a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeast Missouri College at the spring commencement in Kirksville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Devin of 104 Middle Road.
Two people treated and released at Muscatine General Hospital for minor injuries after a Sunday afternoon crash on U S 61 two miles east of Muscatine near a trailer court entrance. Steven Loete 20 of East Moline Illinois and Joyce Gilbrech 24 of rural Muscatine suffered minor cuts and eye injury respectively.
Louise Wittich died suddenly at her home 1412 King Ave at 11 45 am Survivors include husband one sister and two brothers Services pending at Ralph J Wittich funeral home
About $15 was stolen from a woman's purse after thieves broke a side window of a car belonging to James Such land of Marion, Ja., at Weed Park on Sunday. A clothing iron used to break the window. The purse contained two cigarette lighters and belonged to Jean Tetrich. It was recovered at the men's restroom in the park.
The first annual band recognition banquet by the High School Band Boosters Club is at 6 p.m. today in the high school cafeteria. Twenty two seniors receive recognition along with award presentations. Guest speaker is Tom Davis from the University of Iowa bands. All band members and parents are invited. The John Philip Sousa award for outstanding senior instrumental student is presented by the Sertoma club of Muscatine.
Muscatine police report an 8 10 a m collision between William Oppelt 47 of 300 Fairview Ave Muscatine and Jack Eckert 43 of New Boston Illinois. Oppelt was westbound in the first city alley when Eckert northbound on Walnut Street struck Oppelt’s car damaging the left rear and Eckert’s right front.
Mayor E. S. Burns of Muscatine will travel to St Louis on Friday for the dedication ceremony of the Gateway to the West city arch. The event is sponsored by St Louis Ambassadors Inc. Mayors from New Orleans to Minneapolis will attend. The Ambassador’s annual ball begins Friday evening.
Mr and Mrs Richard Hilbrant and their two children are featured as Family of the Week living at 104 Grover Street Richard Hilbrant works as the assistant purchasing agent at Thatcher Plast In this community portrait the Hilbrants are highlighted for their home and family life with details on their address and occupation.
Two cars were damaged in a 3:40 p.m. Saturday crash in Muscatine's business district. Drivers Keith Koppe and Michael Richardson were identified as involved. Separately, Army Specialist Wayne Wetzel Jr. was named soldier of the month at Heidelberg Army Hospital in Germany for April, with background on his service and family.
The Muscatine Masquers will hold a program meeting Tuesday at 8 p m in the library venue Members may bring guests to share the session and discuss plans for upcoming performances.
Muscatine Masquers Assn held its annual meeting naming Jerry L. Jones president for 1968 68 with Bill Martin vice president Eldon Benedict secretary treasurer James Fischer historian and committee chairs Sue Robinson Carol Kloster Mardelle Oxborough Vonnie Benedict Connie Keith James White Dorothy Kossives Bill Mitchell. Plans include summer productions and meetings on the second Tuesday monthly plus a possible summer picnic. They will perform Mary Mary at What Cheer Opera House July 4 as part of the What Cheer Diamond Jubilee festival.
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