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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1973
Page
10
An autopsy study in Westchester New York finds heavy female smoking greatly raises risk of sudden heart attack death, with heavy smokers dying on average 19 years sooner than non-smokers. The report notes shifting death ratios between men and women and warns of rising female coronary fatalities.
A reader recalls West Junior High Spring band concert under Charles Piotrowski. The performance of Battle Hymn of the Republic featured students marching with the American flag in a sea of Old Glory, inspiring pride and tears.
Our yesterdays note IZADOR NEIREL in 142 2nd St has received a fine lot of watches and jewelry. Grace Musser visits relatives in Town City. Miss Willetta Strahan leaves as dean of Muscatine Junior College after 19 years. James F. Lopez to become dean. Wilton alumni banquet draws 220 attendees. Beryl Mann elected president.
New York AP essay notes one in five Americans envy better jobs but many fail to see the value of their current work. It lists absurd imagined roles from a revolving door tester to a CIA contact man and a singing doll voice coach, concluding the paycheck is a hedge against harsher duties.
WAPELLO Homecoming association will draw cash prizes on three nights. A 250 prize on July 12 and 13, a 1000 prize on July 14, with the fair continuing July 15. Horse races and speed events hosted by Knowlton Fletcher, Bob Ruble, and Bill Foot. Queen contest led by Giovannazi Hunt with Gaylord Elliott and the Wa pello Lion's club. winner to enter Miss Iowa Pageant in Davenport. Miss 1972 Queen to compete at Davenport June 14-16, 1973. Local entrants from Louisa County and nearby towns.
Extended forecast shows Thursday to Saturday partly cloudy with a chance of showers at night and weekend, highs near 70s and lows in the 50s. Town organizers include Mike McConahay with the Jaycees for demolition derby, Veterans of Foreign Wars for track gates, Volunteer Fire Department for the track, Chamber of Commerce for grandstand, Raymond Fisher for entrance gate, and Boy Scouts selling scorecards. A new Roll-Over attraction debuts this year, Homecoming Association meeting set for June 18.
Bible School will be held June 4 to 15 at Grandview Community Church. Registration can be sent to Grandview, 52752. Missionary Bob Crump from Colombia will join in the second week. Activities include daily Bible School and worship sessions, Teens for Christ, choir practice, Bible study, visitation, and a men’s prayer breakfast on specified dates.
West Liberty High School held commencement for 87 graduates at 2 30 p m Sunday on the fairgrounds amphitheater. Valedictorians Joye Punkett and Tom Carter posted straight A averages. Salutatorian Ruth March led the class, which included Catherine Lynn Anderson Teresa Anne Anderson Debra Dea Becker Jeffrey J Blair and many others.
Lincoln Blvd Baptist hosts ladies prayer meeting Tuesday 10 am Bible study and prayer Wednesday 7 pm Boys Brigade senior choir 8 15 pm Otterbein United Methodist holds prayer and Bible study Wednesday 7 pm and 615 pm Christian education committee 815 pm midweek prayer and Bible study sanctuary choir Saturday chapel choir Faith United Church lists youth and senior choirs Wednesday 630 pm 730 pm 7 pm confirmation Saturday 930 am confirmation Tuesday 7 pm Sunday School teachers meeting Wednesday 628 pm Grace notes midweek Bible study youth Bible study choir rehearsal p m
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