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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1968

Page

2

Wilton Campfire Girls Honor Mothers Tea Program

Wilton Iowa May 1968 Campfire Girls hosted a tea at Wilton City Hall for their mothers with flag bearers Kim Duffe and Loralyn Lange leading the pledge and song. Bluebirds performed numbers and skits including High Low Braves and How to Make Up while addressing Camp Fire symbols and the Seven Crafts. About 60 attendees heard poems and witnessed gift presentations to mothers, with leaders Judy Duffe and others guiding the event.

Wilton Wilton City Hall Kim Duffe Loralyn Lange Pledge of Allegiance J Dni America Bluebirds Laura, Campbell Tami Ryder Laurie’ Meisinger Patsy Rife Sandra Neipert Vicki Saylor Kim Miller Kathy Zaydinec Cindy Giese Bonniie Marolf Candy ’Carstens Jane Norton Robin Sterrett Renee Baker Christine McQuillen Terry Steffen Becky Rife Paula Drumm Sally Cox Kari Christiansen Carol Olds Sherry Kress Kitty Smith Robin Anne- Fine Annette Holladay Deanna Drumm Lori Doran Pam Norton Susan Budding Susan St Kathy McQuillen Linda Lowther

Black and White Unite at Resurrection City USA

By Associated Press writer Austin Scott in Washington the article describes Resurrection City USA where volunteers and residents from diverse backgrounds work side by side building shelters amid harsh sun and dust. The piece highlights exchanges between Black and white volunteers and residents from the Deep South to northern cities, with stories of fear home in Mississippi and hopeful adaptation in the city. It notes unfinished showers and laundries, improvised bathing with buckets, and a Seventh Day Adventist group distributing clothing as part of the aid effort.

Austin Scott Associated Press Washington (Ap Resurrection City U.S.A Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial Deep South Milwaukee Memphis Blackstone Rangers Chicago West Sides Philadelphia 65Th and Diamond Minnie Lee Hills of Marks Miss Mississippi Brooks Seventh Day Adventist

Mental Patient Awarded $300000 In Damage Suit

A former Matt eawan State Hospital patient Victor Whitree 69 was awarded 300000 in damages for brutal and callous treatment during 14 years of confinement. Judge Lengyel found no meaningful psychiatric care and noted Whitree served far beyond the crime’s maximum sentence.

New York (A Matteawan State Hospital Henry W. Lengyel Victor J. Whitree Lengyel Whitree Matteawan

GPC and HON Teams In Industrial Softball Wins

Grain Processing No 2 beat Grain Processing No 1 8 4 at Kent Stein Park in Industrial Softball. Strong led with three hits. Benson Porter and Sevens had two. Gordy Dora and Terrill added one each. HON’s Manley went three hits including a homer. Tonight at Kent Shin Park Monsanto and Carver Bandag play at 6 15 while Thatcher Glass meets GPC No 2 at 7 48.

Grain Processing HON Industries Kent- Stein Park Strong Benson Porter Evens Gordy Dora Terrill Lloyd Snyder Mercer Buell Bavis Schmoldt Seright Manley Kent-Shin Park Monsanto Carver-Bandag Thatcher Glass

Food lines and meals at Resurrection City described

The medical bus serves about thirty routine cases daily. Food is plentiful despite long lines. Dinner includes corned beef hash greens mashed potatoes gravy bread canned peaches milk coffee or soda. Served by white volunteers recruited by the area.

Resurrection City

Wilton High elects 1968 69 Student Council officers

Wilton High School selected council members for the 1968 69 year. Officers elected include DeWayne Birkhofer as president Brenda Ploen as vice president Phyllis Ovesen as secretary and Linda Pasvogel as treasurer. Class representatives named include Juniors Steve Budelier Jim Houseman Midge Lenker Pat Luth Sophomores Peggy Campbell Pat Grunder Ted Marclf Pete Nopoulos Freshmen Regeana Baker Debbie Garvin Mary Kay McSwiggin Rick Steffens. The council will meet in August to plan activities.

Wilton Wilton High School DeWayne Birkhofer Brenda Ploen Phyllis Ovesen Peggy Campbell Pat Grunder Ted Marclf Pete Nopoulos Regeana Baker Debbie Garvin Mary Kay McSwiggin Rick Steffens Ither

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