Sioux City Sheriff Picked in Woodbury County
Sioux City Assistant Police Chief Russell White, 63, was named Woodbury County sheriff by the county board. He replaces retiring Sheriff Whitey Rosenberger, 62, who leaves office August 1. In Des Moines, 19 year old Thomas Tungland was arrested after witnesses said he tried to drag a soda pop machine from a service station. the machine, valued at 1,500 dollars, was damaged.
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Sioux City
Asst
Russell White
Woodbury County
County Board of Supervisors
White
Whitey Rosenberger
Des Moines
Thomas Tungland
Tungland
Harris to visit Des Moines during Iowa campaign trail
Former Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, a Democratic presidential hopeful, will meet Iowa legislators in Des Moines during a two day stopover. He plans a Thursday press conference and visits with employees at two Des Moines firms, followed by a legislative breakfast Friday morning. He will also travel to Iowa City and Council Bluffs this week.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fred Harris
Oklahoma
Harris
Iowa City
Council Bluffs
Gallagher Re-elected to National Alcoholic Board
Rolland A. Gallagher, director of the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department, was re elected to the Board of Directors of the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association at its annual conference. The group includes Iowa and 17 other states that operate state liquor sales.
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San Francisco
Rolland A. Gallagher
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association
Iowa
Walnut school bus rolls off road injuring four students
A Walnut Community School District bus left the road on a Cass County road near Walnut Tuesday morning, rolling onto its side after hitting gravel. The bus carried 20 students. four were treated at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic for non serious scratches and bruises. In a separate incident near Walker, 63 year old Fred Wiltsey died when his pickup overturned after leaving a Buchanan County road and striking a field driveway.
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Walnut
Walnut Community
Cass County Sheriff's ‘Office
Cass County Memorial Hospital
Atlantic
Walker
Fred Wiltsey
Buchanan
Appointments OK'd to Iowa Transportation Commission
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Senate narrowly confirmed two Transportation Commission appointees after Sen. James Redmond cited conflicts of interest. Allen Thoms of Dubuque was approved 34-5 for a June 30 term and 35-4 for a four year term starting July 1. Stanley Schoelerman of Spencer was confirmed 34-3 amid GOP caucus absences.
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DES Moines
State Transportation Commission
Iowa Senate
James Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Allen Thoms
Dubuque
Redmond
Thoms
Stanley Schoelerman
Spencer
Public hearing on Red Rock Dam operation May 29
Ottumwa Iowa hosts a public hearing May 29 to discuss operation and maintenance of Red Rock Dam and Reservoir. The Army Corps of Engineers has drafted an impact study with alternatives including raising the lake level by three, five, seven or 10 feet, prompted by a request from the Lake Red Rock Association of Knoxville and Pella businessmen seeking commercial development.
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Rock Island
Ottwawa
Iowa
Red Rock
Des Moines School Budget Boost OK’d for Desegregation
The State School Board Review Committee approved a 225000 increase for Des Moines Public Schools for 1975-76 to fund desegregation efforts. Funds will train staff, develop multi cultural curricula, and build a community relations program. no student transfers or busing planned.
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ES Moines
State School Board Review Committee
Des Moines
Dwight M. Davis
Dave
New member seated as Spradling fills Iowa House seat
DES MOINES AP The Democrats gain another seat in the Iowa House as James Spradling of Orange City is sworn in to replace ousted Rep Lyle Stephens. The House votes 53 to 46 to throw out 185 contaminated Plymouth County absentee ballots, altering the November outcome. Spradling challenged ballots over nursing home delivery and Westmar College student voting eligibility. The swearing in proceeds after a motion to delay is rejected.
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Des Moines
Iowa
James Spradling
Orange City
Lyle Stephens
le Mars
Edgar Bittle
West
Republican Party of
Spradling
House
David Wray
Stephens
Plymouth County
Westmar College
LeMars
Stanley Watts
D-Murray
Ceil Lutz
Osceola
Rock Island Railroad Posts Doubled First-Quarter Loss
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad reported net losses of 18.9 million in the first quarter of 1975, more than doubling from 9 million a year earlier. Operating revenue fell to 82.9 million from 90.1 million in 1974, with railway operating expenses and a 9 million drop in net revenue cited as the underlying causes.
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Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co
Muscatine High Band awards honor seniors at year-end dinner
Muscatine High School band held its final meeting of the 1974-75 season as seniors earned letters. Band director Robert Kaiser awarded letters at a recognition dinner at the Canterbury Inn. Jon Carlsen received the John Phillips Sousa award for instrumental music selected by band members. Officers were elected for the Muskie Band Boosters. Seniors earning awards include Deb Jacobsen, Linda Metcalf, Janet McMillin, Tom Hurlbut, and many others. Over half the band took part in small group work earning pins or medals from the Iowa High School Music Association. multiple members received first rating gold pins, bronze pins, and double medals.
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Muscatine
Robert Kaiser
Cantebury Inn
Jon Carlsen
John Phillips Sousa
Sertoma Club of
Muskie Band
Robert © .Dierck
Robert Wilson
Wayne Tooman
Wayne Gardner
Kermit Cook
Deb Jacobsen
Linda Metcalf
Chevron
Janet McMillin
Tom Hurlbut
Letter
Sue Hichelberger
Les Whitmer
Sharon Spaulding
Nancy Clark
Sue Strange
Kris Pagel
Nancy Bashore
Tim Pace
Cary Scott
Kris Koll
Maureen Furlong
Denise Tiecke
Lezli Harris
Janet Howe
Debbie McCleary
Duane Hichelberger
Jerry Kingery
Mike Cole
Jeff Sywassink
Ann Tometich
Marie Gaeta
Dennis Hetzler
Dave Diercks
Dan Dipple
Suzi Smith
Cindy Thurman
Janet Anderson
Valerie Auberg
Martha Riley
Laura Reeves
Sheri Cook
Iowa High School Music Association
Missouri graduates earn degrees at Northeast Missouri State University
Charles D Rensink Jr and Carolyn J Williams of Muscatine and Mary Beth Werner of Nichols were among degree candidates at Northeast Missouri State University Kirksville commencement. Rensink seeks a BS and has drama honors. Williams pursues a BS in science. Werner seeks a bachelor in science education. Extended forecast calls for possible thunderstorms Thursday and Friday, clearing Saturday with cooler conditions and highs in the 70s.
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Charles D. Rensink Jr
Carolyn J. Williams
Muscatine
Mary Beth Werner
Nichols
Northeast Missouri, State University
Kirksville
Rensink
Charles D. Rensink
Rt. 2
University Players
Alpha Psi Omega
Williams
Hugh V. Williams
E. Fifth St
Werner
Orval Werner
Muscatine VEW honored at district convention
At the first district Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary convention in New London on Saturday Muscatine earned top poppy displays with a Lest We Forget exhibit by Janet Bohling. Vandra Nelson won first in the poppy costume contest and Debbie Hietmann placed third in her It Love America Because essay.
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Muscatine
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
New London
Rose Ella Cronk
Armstrong
Pearl Skipton
Wapello
Edna Pardinton
Rosemary Fell
Tipton
Nadine Krogla
Iowa City
Dora Vorhies
Fairfield
Jeanne Miller
Lila Adams
Ken Kinyon
Alvin “Chick” Farmer
Jim Fell
Barnie Bryan
Jim Thorne
Darrell Miller
Miller
Jack Wulf
Marie Montz
Eleanore Midkiff
Florence Nelson
Vandra Nelson
Kim Roush
Lions Club installs new officers here
Wayne Lindley was installed as president of the Muscatine Lions Club at the installation Monday evening. Jack Davis, former district governor, was the installing officer. Other officers and board members named include Henry Goethe, Ron Schmarje, Clyde Wakefield, John White, Walter Mitschele, Gerald Barclay, William Brooks, William Crafton, and Leo Harms. A family picnic and golf tournament are planned for Sunday, June 8 at Oak Park, with Lindley and Huff/Wakefield serving in leadership roles.
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Wayne Lindley
Muscatine Lions Club
Jack Davis
Henry Goethe
Ron Schmarje
Clyde Wakefield
John White
Walter Mitschele
Gerald Barclay
William Brooks
William Crafton
Leo Harms
Oak Park
James Huff
Concert Choir at St Mathias Church Tonight
MHS Concert Choir, the top vocal group, performs at 7 30 tonight at St Mathias Church. Admission is 1 for adults and 75 cents for students. Directed by Michael R Hunzeker, the choir earned three division one ratings at the state large group contest. Selections include Handel Coronation Anthem No 4 Bach Cantata No 118 Vittoria O Magnum Mysterium and Beck Psalm 67.
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Muscatine High School
MHS
St. Mathias Church
Michael R. Hunzeker
Vittoria
Magnum Mysterium
Beck
Iowa approves Muscatine County sanitary landfill near Stockton
The Iowa DEQ approved an 85 acre landfill to serve Muscatine County, on a 287 acre site along U.S. 61 near Stockton. The project, to be run by the Muscatine County Solid Waste Management Agency, received a conditional use permit March 19 from the county board of adjustment.
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Muscatine County
Stockton
Iowa Department of Environmental Quality
DEQ
William Koellner
Waste Management Agency
Koellner
Board of Adjustment
Conesville City Hall
Five thefts reported in Muscatine area
Police reported Sunday night thefts totaling 270.65 dollars from a car belonging to Reuben Werndt of London and from other sources. Gary Siefers of rural Letts, a Bryan College graduate in Greek, received honors and plans graduate study at Dallas Theological Seminary with his wife Cheryl, moving to Dallas.
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Muscatine City
Reuben Werndt
London
Gary Siefers
Letts
Bryan College
Dayton
Tenn
Louisa- Muscatine Community
Dallas Theological Seminary
Cheryl
Dallas
Volunteers Needed to Support Local Community Action
Readers urged to volunteer at the Voluntary Action Center VAC highlights summer teen opportunities and adult roles. Call 263-0959 or visit Trinity Episcopal Church 211 Walnut for details. Also reported: items stolen including tapes, beer, tires, bike, wallet, and a socket set from a boat club.
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Voluntary Action Center
VAC
Debbie Heitmann
Washington
Debbie
Trinity Episcopal. Church
Walnut
Craig Reener
Park Ave
Melody Ulch
Lincoln Blvd
Dave Curl
Fourth St
Elmer Balser
Logan St
Harbor Drive
Park Commission Plans Summer Gymnastics Classes
The Muscatine Park Commission will run a gymnastics class for grades up to ninth this summer from June 16 to August 8. Sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays divide by grade level with time slots from 9 to 3, registration at the park office, fee two dollars per student, and leaders Mrs Barbara Freyermuth and Arlene Metson in charge.
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Muscatine Park
Park Commission
Barbara Freyermuth
Arlene Metson
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