Bar Award to Martha Puls at Wilton Exercises
Martha Puls daughter of Mrs Lydia Puls was awarded the Bettet American Citizenship Award at graduation exercises before a capacity crowd in the Elementary School auditorium. Attorney Frank Gillett presented for the Iowa Bar Association. Forty students received diplomas. The American Dream was the topic by speaker Dr Robert Michaelsen head of the School of Religion State University of Iowa Conesville MYF Meet Conesville Methodist church met Sunday evening May 26 at the church providing a discussion led by the Rev Marvin Cograr and participants Patty Holmes Patti Wagner Patti Rousk and Butch Hesseltine. The next meeting is set for June 23 at the church.
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Wilton
Martha Puls
Lydia Puls
Elementtary School
Frank Gillett
Iowa Bar Associa
Robert Michaelsen
School of Religion
State University of Iowa
Conesville
Conesvitle
Louisa and Des Moines County Merge School Chief
R Gibson, Louisa county superintendent since 1940, was elected joint superintendent for both counties by their boards. The merger cuts 40 percent of administrative costs, with Gibson overseeing rural elementarys while each county keeps its budget and tax structure unchanged.
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Wapello
Robert Gibson
Louisa County
Joint County Boards of Education
Des Moines
Xanuary
Gibson
Baulsa County
Towa
Tvo
Kenneth Todd
Morning Sun
Ora Deppy
Leonard Woodwull
Burlington
West Burlington
Town
van Buren
Henry
Tower City
Man Injured In Two Car Crash Here
Arnold J. Walken aged 57 of 1832 Dale street sustained chest injuries in a two car crash at the intersection of Washington street and Park avenue Tuesday. He was taken to Muscatine General Hospital for examination and release. Police charged Hill, 33 of Rock Island Fourth avenue, with the other driver. Hill paid $10 to cover line and costs in police court. Walken, accompanied by his wife, was eastbound on Washington and began a left turn into Park avenue when Hill's car struck the left side of Walken's car. The Walker car was damaged on the left side and front end of Hill's car was damaged. Rain caused Hill's car to skid through the traffic light, police reported.
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Arnold J. Walken
Dale Street
Washerington Street
Park Avenue
Muscatine Senor
Hill
Fourth Avenue
Rock Island
Wall
Line
Walkser
Washington
Walxex
May Breakfast at Smith Home Conesville Michigan
A May breakfast was held Monday May 27 at Mrs Irma Smith home sponsored by Oakland Township and Orono Township Farm Bureau Homemakers with 28 ladies and 3 children present. A Maypole centerpiece and yellow decorations set the scene. Officers and guests led devotions and discussed a local health topic with speakers from Mt Pleasant State Mental Hospital. The event included a bulb exchange and planning for June 24 at Mrs Jean Busers home. Morning Sun church programs followed with music and refreshments.
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Conesville
Irma Smith
Oakland Township
Orono
Township Farm Bureau
Evelyn Forbes
Mildred ” Wolford
Mabel Solomon
Louisa County
Ruth Buser
Shirley McCuough
Br. Veilla
Mt. Pleasant
Francas Swan
Canada
Jean Buser
Blanche Carter
Illinois City News Summary
Illinois City Mrs Anna Mewes attended high school graduation exercises at Joy AL Friday evening with Percy Anderson of Keithsburg and Teri Lynn Riley of New Boston in the class. She spent the weekend with Mrs Edna Diebt and Mrs Fearl McCormick in Aledo. Guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gillett Sunday included Mr and Mrs Rob Van Dolal and children F from Muscatine, Mrs Beeny Danner and Elma Danner of Muscatine, Mr and Mrs Jerry Gillett of Preemption. Mrs Vera Krueger led the Esther Circle meeting with fourteen members and a baby. Verda Dannet opened devotions. Lunch was served.
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Ilinois City
Anna Mewes
Joy
Percy Anderson
Keithsburg
Teri Lynn Riley
New Boston
Edna Diebt
Fearl McCormick
Aledo
Kenneth Gillett
Rob van Dolal
Muscatine
Beeny Danner
Elma Danner
Jerry Gillett
Alfred van Doral
Esther
Vera Krueger
Verda Dannet
Local Residents Attend Infant's Funeral in Muscatine West Liberty
Mrs Kate Ricketts and others visited Mrs Nora Hahn in Nichols on Friday morning. They later attended the funeral of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Jensen at Snider funeral home in West Liberty. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muscatine.
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Mary. Gillett
Louise van Delah
Nora Hahn
Nichols
Fonday
Larry Jensen
Snider Funeral Home
West Liberty
Mermorial Park
Muscatine
Larry Robbins to Summer Forestry Camp
Columbus Junction Larry Robbins left today for Winter Park California where he will attend the Town State U forestry summer camp for eight weeks. His wife Susanne Smith and son will spend the summer here with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Smith. Mr and Mrs William Austin have purchased a new home in the Ross addition and plan to move there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Larry Robbins
Winter Park
Calg
U. Forestry
Susanne Smith
Paul Smith
William Austin
Ross Addition
Smythe
Top Scholastic Awards at West Liberty High School
West Liberty graduates receive honors for 19 seniors. Ann Hinkhouse earns valedictorian with 4.0, Steve Wilson salutatorian. Keith Barnhest wins Yowa Bar Association citizenship award. Lions Club, Rotary plaques awarded to Carey Wilkins, Barbara Mays. Diplomas presented by Joe Phelps and Supt. Palick. Dr. Willard West Liberty speaks as processional led by Marsha Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty High School
Ann
Steve Wilson
Yowa Bar Association
Keith Barnhest
Carey Wilkens
Lions Club
Rotary
Carey Wilkins
Barbara Mays
Prinejnal Dick Cornick
Dale Williams
Harold Keele
Glent Kennedy
Joe Phelps
Board of Education
Supt. Palick
Willard West Liberty
Ann Hinkhouse
Lane
Sul
Marsha Wright
Nevin
Hinkhouse
Eighth Grade Honor Roll At Muscatine County Commencement
Twenty two eighth grade graduates at Muscatine county commons schools were named to the scholastic honor roll at the commencement Tuesday night at Muscatine High School. Frank Ralston presented the honors as classes of 58 students. Twenty four on the roll include Michael L. Almandinger Ricky Batchelor Linda Bieber Jayleen Bransen Gayle Eurmeister Jerry Buster Randi Day Linde Eliott Michael Firlong Thomas Furlong Jan Griesenbrock James Macon Sherry McBride Dianna McDonald Michael Nitzel William Reesink Rebecca Rohwer Audrey Shoppa Dianne Stange Dawn Sywasink Bernard Wessel Cheryl Worthington. The grade average was 3.6 with 40 A grades. Honorable mention list includes Kenneth Bierman Kenneth Drumm Mary Fick David Hahn Kathleen Hoopes Donald Krueger and Martin Paul. Remaining southern districts include Aves Six Community Montpelier No 2 and Fruitland. Reverend Leo Jeambey spoke at commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Mth
Muscatine High School
Frank Ralston
Hog Market at Buffalo Prairie Extending Building
Buffalo Prairie Carpenters began work this week on an extension to the Heinoid Hog Market building. A wedding of Mrs Agnes Gregory and Jonnie Thirtyacre took place at the Illinois City Methodist church on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Albert Vetter visited in the Istler home after Sunday afternoon. Mrs Amelia Perry returned home after several days visit in the Istler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Prairie
Buffalo Praire — Carpenters
Agnes Gregory
Jonnie Thirtyacre
Iinois City Methodist Church
Albert Vetter
Reynolds
Lile Sistler
Amelia Perry
Ajedo
Istler
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Harper
Eisefe's Hill
Striegel
Charlie Whisler
Louisa-Des Moines County School
R. Gibson
Rainbow
Mayway
Earl May
Garden & Nursery Center
Last Second
Smith Home
Methodist Church
Eugene Weikert
Robert, Samuels
United Presbyterian Church
Llinois
Alfred van Dalal
Jerry Raynea
Baby
Silvis, TU
Kate Ricketts
Pearl Dungan
Hinkhouse, Wilson
W.L
Kresge’s
Seai la
Ated
Rollton
Lander
Jummin Toyent ‘Creme At
Spac
Ed Ene
Clairol
Toni Home Permanents
Colgate
Jergen
KOTEX
Lander Stek Degdorant
Illan
Breil Liquid Shampe
Hottie
Alka Sattzer
Savel
East Second Street
S. 5
Khresge Company
Soly Prical
Michael L. Almandinger
Ricky Ray
Meme
Anen Simpis
Cme
DeWi
Alan
Toin
Mmiam Zane
Yey Eee As
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