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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1967

Page

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Representative Students Named Yearbook Honors Kaeding

Announcement of the dedication of this year's issue and the representative senior boy and girl, highlight the 60th Muscatine high school Auroran, yearbook distributed Friday. The yearbook was dedicated to Jim Kaeding, who retired as teacher and basketball coach at the semester. Kaeding had served as head basketball coaches and math teacher nine years. He moved at the semester break to become counselor at West Junior high school. Representative girl award goes to Pat Roles. She has been a candidate for Queen of Hearts and Homecoming Queen and was elected as Snow Queen in 1966. She is a member of National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, Hi-Tri president, copy editor on the Auroran Yearbook and a member of Student Council. Representative senior boy is Jim Macon, Jim was president of his sophomore and junior class and vice-president of the senior class and served as president of Student Council. He is also a member of National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, attended Boy's State, sports editor on Auroran news, lettered in football and golf. A junior class memoriam was made in respect to Tom Masterson, athlete who died from injuries received in a wrestling accident, and Doug Davis, who was killed in a traffic accident at the beginning of the school year. The only other award yet to be named is the winner of the first Masterson cup trophy. The winner is to be announced Monday at the Senior Assembly.

Muscatine High School Jim Kaeding Kaeding West Pat Roles Queen of Hearts National Honor Society Quill and Scroll Hi-Tri Auroran Jim Macon Jim Boy’s State Auroran News Tom Masterson Doug Davis

Kathryn Wendling wins Iowa Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship

Kathryn JoAnne Wendling, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wendling of 1611 Mulberry Ave, receives a $250 Iowa Elks Association scholarship placing in the top ten among 400 entrants. A Muscatine High senior active in Dramatics, Student Council, Thespians, chorus, Pom Pom Girls, Pep Club, and National Honor Society, she plans to attend Iowa State University and was one of three local finalists for the MV S scholarship.

Kathryn JoAnne Wendling John Wendling Mulberry Ave Iowa State Elks Association Kathryn Muscatine High School Iowa State University Ames

Life Saving Classes Start June 20 At YMCA

The Junior and senior Life Saving course opens June 20 at the YMCA with boys only sessions Tuesdays 1 to 4 P.M. for seven weeks. Non-member fee is 1 dollar. Junior group ages 12 to 14 and seniors 15 plus. Registration due by June 15. Certificates awarded to Dave Jackson James McKee John McKee Ted Kochneff John Erickson Rod Oberhaus Tom Thomas Tom Wenger for juniors and Robert Ratcliff Tom Blanchard Paul Blanchard Chuck Havemann for seniors.

Y.M.C.A Dave Jackson James McKee John McKee Ted Kochneff John Erickson Rod Oberhaus Tom Thomas Tom Wenger Robert Ratcliff Tom Blanchard Paul Blanchard Chuck Havemann

Muscatine Journal publication details

The Muscatine Journal is published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Muscatine Journal, a Lee Enterprises member. It is incorporated at 301 E 3rd St, Muscatine, Iowa S761 and entered as second class matter in the Muscatine post office under the Act of March 1879. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.

Muscatine Journal Lee Enterprises E. 3Rd St Muscatine Iowa Associated Press

Subscription rates for Muscatine newspaper outlined

Rates listed for city delivery at $2.00 monthly and mail options. Delivery outside Muscatine priced by distance, with annual options of $12.00 within Muscatine and $20.00 beyond fifty miles. All subscriptions payable in advance. Office hours and special delivery details provided.

City of Muscastine Muscatine Mall Withis Wee Dial

Musicians At Convention Open 40th Iowa Bandmasters Event

About 250 musicians are registered for the 40th annual Iowa Bandmasters Association convention at Iowa University opened Thursday. Representatives include Paul Riggleman of Muscatine Donald Kehrberg of West Liberty Kenneth Winkle of West Branch and William Holt of Wilton.

Iowa Bandmasters Assn Iowa University Paul Riggleman Muscatine Donald Kehrberg West Liberty Keneth Winkle West Branch William Holt Wilton

Boat stolen in Muscatine under investigation

A gray 18 foot flat bottom boat was reported stolen at 2 45 a m by James Hooker. The vessel was locked at Canal street end and missing since last week with registration TA 5563 J. The Seabees celebrate the Navy’s Can Do corps 25th anniversary.

Muscatine James Hooker Canal Street

Three Iowa Students Named Presidential Scholars 1967

Washington AP reports three Iowa students Marilyn Bohlen of Keokuk Charles Norden Des Moines and Martin Smith of Cedar Rapids are among 121 national presidential scholars for 1967. They will visit Washington June 13 to meet officials and attend a White House reception.

Washington Towans Johnson Marilyn E. Bohlen Keokuk Charles William Nordin Des Moines Martin Terrell Smith Cedar Rapids White House District of Columbia Puerto Rico

Minors Charged in Beer Possession Check at Muscatine Gravel Pits

Sheriff Richard Oppelt reports a Friday night traffic equipment check at Muscatine Island gravel pits yielded nine charges of beer possession by minors. Two additional counts of contributing to delinquency of minors and eight faulty equipment violations were issued, with court appearances set. Sheriff's deputies and Iowa Highway Patrols plan regular checks through summer amid warm weather and school letting out.

Richard Oppelt Iowa Highway Muscatine Island Oppelt

Barbara Harper to Visit Italy With 4-H Group

Barbara Susan Harper of Muscatine will join 150 United States 4-H youths on the Teen Caravan to spend six weeks in Italy and other countries this summer. She departs June 27 for Italy and returns August 23, after orientation in Washington. Harper has eight years in 4-H with interests in dairy, clothing, home furnishings, photography, leadership and recreation.

Barbara Susan Harper Italy Miss Harper Clarence Harpers Muscatine United States Ireland Netherlands Spain Peru National Cooperative Extension Service U.S. Department of Agriculture England Wales Scotland Harper Washington D. C Iowa

Annual Fire School Slated June 13 to 16

The 43rd Annual Towa State Fire School will be held at Towa State University from June 13 to 16, with 500 to 600 paid and volunteer firemen attending. The program includes basic training, demonstrations on large fire scenarios, and lectures by experts such as Keith Klinger of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. An exhibit of fire protection gear and sessions for officials are planned, with Q and A periods and participation from city leaders.

AMES Towa State Fire School Towa State University Towa State iTowa State University Keith Klinger Los Angeles County Fire Department Los Angeles County

More Mild Weather After Heat Wave Hits Region

The Associated Press reports pleas antly cool readings as the heat wave eases. Temperatures ranged from 66 at Dubuque to 54 at Spencer with a cooler trend expected tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast mainly in southern and eastern counties, and overnight lows are expected to dip to the 40s.

Associated Press Dubuque Spencer

Neighborhood Center Open House Scheduled

Rep. Fred Schwengel will speak at 2 p m Friday June 3 at the Neighborhood Center Second and Mulberry in connection with an Open House. A potluck dinner at noon program opens at 2 p m. tours run 3 to 6 p m with staff greetings. Open to the public refreshments served. Center opened Dec 1 1966 under Mrs Latrucia King with Iowa East Central TRAIN assistance.

Fred Schwengel Second and Mulberry James A. Glass Latrucia King Glass Iowa East Central Train Office ‘of Economic Opportunity

Plant Manager Completes Bandag Training in Muscatine

Julie Cordon, general manager of Reencanchedera Nacional in Managua, Nicaragua, has finished her technical training at Bandag in Muscatine to enable setup and supervision of a Bandag shop. He traveled with Oscar Arguello, a Managua area farmer and interpreter. Left to right: Steve Zehner, Louis Ferreira of Bandag, and Harold Vischer.

Julie Cordon Reencanchedera Nacional Sr. A Managua Nicargua Bandag, Inc Muscatine Bandag Mr. Cordon Oscar Arguello Steve Zehner Louis Ferreira Arguello Gordon Harold Vischer

Boston U pioneers six year medical degree program

Stuart Siegel and 23 classmates graduate from Boston University with a six year path to an M D cutting two years from the usual route. They completed liberal arts work in three years plus a four year medical curriculum. The group saved about $2000 each and aims to start careers sooner under Dean Franklin Ebaugh Jr. Siegel, 23, of North Plainfield N J, heads the 66 member class and two honor societies.

Boston Stuart Siegel Boston University Medical School Franklin G. Ebaugh Jr Ebaugh North Plainfield N.J

Monroe Enlists In Marine Corps For Four-Year Term

John F. Monroe Jr., 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. John P.F. Monroe Sr., 1522 Grand Ave., has enlisted in the Marine Corps for four years. He is assigned to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego for basic training and will transfer to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California for individual combat training. A note references pre‑1963 daylight saving time changes affecting a 35 mile drive.

John F. Monroe Jr John PF. Monroe Grand Ave Marine Corps Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Calif Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

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