Ethiopian Student Hopes To Earn His Way To School
Seifu Haile, an Ethiopian student at M c a t i n e Community College, arrived in Muscatine on a journey from Addis Ababa. He funded his education himself, turned down a German scholarship, and plans to pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of Iowa after two years in Muscatine. He works to support himself and hopes to study political science while reflecting on American work ethics and daily life. He speaks English, Amharic, and Italian and notes Ethiopia’s linguistic diversity. He aims to finish his degree in about four to six years due to working while studying and may return home if funds run out.
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Don Sorwick
United States
Seifu Haile
M Catine Community College
Muscatine
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Haile
Germany
Lancaster
Iowa City
Pennsylvania
Lanccaster
New York City
Halle
Lowa City
Simmer
Des Moinek
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Ute
Tavis
V Business
Nishes
University
Towa
Shead
United
Addis ‘Ababa
Crm
Muscatine Bridge
Commission
Mississippi
U. S
Jack Miller
Washington, D. C
Sidney’ Woolner
Federal Housing and Home Fiance Agency
Ulam
Mus
Kiwanis Club Sponsors Marine Band Concert Tickets
Members of the Muscatine Kiwanis club began general ticket sales today for a U S Marine Band concert on October 1. Tickets were distributed by club president Jack Nievel who also read a local family mailer about a special low price matinee. funds from sales support underprivileged children and the high school band uniforms. A Kiwanis film, The Brewers Heritage, was shown, presented by Paul J Slenger of the United States Brewers Association.
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Muscatine Kiwanis Club
U. S. Marine Band
Jack Nievel
Niezel
Ighwanis
Kiwanis
Paul J. Slenger
United States Brewers Association
Census Meetings Wednesday for City Wide Census
City wide religious census training sessions set for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday with Allyward captains guiding workers in duties. An additional 1:30 p.m. Sunday session targets workers who should not attend the midweek meeting. Fifth ward adds a 2:30 p.m. Thursday meeting. Ward venues include United Church of Christ and First Christian Church in the First Ward, First Methodist and Grant School in the Second and Third Wards, Musserville Methodist in the Fourth Ward, and Pav Avenue Methodist in the Fifth Ward.
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Allyward
United Church of Christ
First Christian Church
Methodist Church
Third Ward
Grant School
Musserville Methodist Church
Fifth Ward
Pav Avenue Methodist Church
Soybean Dust Burns in Dryer at Grain Processing Plant
A fire at Grain Processing Corporation around 7 a.m. damaged a top dryer assembly in a three story building after welders tore a setup. City firefighters contained the blaze while employees tackled lines. A second blaze occurred at 446 a.m. at Paul Korschot home on East Pulliam Avenue with grease in a pan but no damage. OES meetings announce a Sept 16 gathering at 8 p.m. and an officers practice Sept 22 at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
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Grain Processing Corporation
Aca
Paul Korschot
Pulliam
Witton
Masonic Temple
Essien Star
Boone
Muscatine Bridge Financing Rejected for Federal Aid
The Muscatine bridge commission rejected a refinancing plan seeking federal Public Works Act aid. Officials noted the community’s healthy economy and lack of unemployment make federal funding unavailable. August receipts totaled 19 905,444.10 with 69,508 vehicles using the bridge. tolls funded debt retirement and maintenance continued.
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H. R
Ack) McConnaha
Library Plans for Proposed Enlargement Unveiled
P M Musser public library board of trustees received plans and specifications from Stanley Engineers for remodeling and enlarging the library at 304 Town avenue. A contract may be awarded by year end after the board studies the plans. Temporary headquarters will be set up in the store at 210 West Second street, shelves to be installed next month for thousands of books to be circulated there. The West Second street address will be the library’s name during the extension. Board actions Monday night granted slight raises for all library employees starting next year.
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Taffic
McConnaha
Dlinnis- Jons, Blackton Company
Mirnais
Luther Hodges
Illinois
Towa
Rigbert Bosch
John G. Bulter
Towa Stait Highway Commission
Board of Trustees
P.M. Musser Public Library
Monenight
Town Avenue
Stanley Engineers Company
Iil
West
Second Street
Lbrary
West Junior High Elects Officers for New Term
West Junior High named officers for the new school term with Carol Thomas as president and Bill Hill as vice president. Bruce Barrett is secretary and Fred Edwards treasurer. Council members include Barbara, Downie Bartell, Dave Breckenfelder, Susan Nabedrick, Janice Hoyt, and Sally Laughlin. Library notes report 871 dollars in August circulation and 10 592 net registrations with 131 new patrons. Basutoland context mentions a 700 000 crowd aiding crops amid long eroded lowlands and a 1926 conservation program.
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West Junior High School
East Spring
Carol Thomas
Bill Hill
Bruce Barrett
Fred Edwards Deasurer
Barbara
Jer, Downie
A Bartell
Dave Breckenfeldee
Library Books
Susan Nabedrick
Janice Hoyt
Sally Laughlin
Francis Dentease
Augusta
West
Basutoland
Four Men Face Federal Charge Over Stolen Checks
Four men charged in federal court in Davenport with interstate transportation of stolen checks. Readily cashed checks totaling $250 were traced to Muscatine and Mount Pleasant with a burglary on the Galesburg terminal. Suspects include James Davidson, Billy Aven McCullough, Henry Hockaday, and Howard McDaniel. held on $500 bonds after prior local detentions.
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Federal’ District Court
Davenport
Catine
Thomas J. Gearly
Omaha
Federal, Bureau of Investigation
James Dale Davidson
Dralesville
Inway
Inway Billy, Aven McCullough, 40, Route 1, Moline, Il; Henry Clay Hockaday
Moline
Howard Sem McDaniel
U.S. Marshal
William T. ‘Eyang
Staerea
Henry Cominty
Clirres
Wapello
Louisa County
Mount Pleasant
Sheriff's Department
State Patrol
Galesburg
Pre - Fair Transit, Company
Farmer City
Grandview Avenue
Sun Mart
Muscatine
FEL
Gaylord Grosvenor Arrested Over AWCA Absence From Band
A.W.C.A. Gaylord Grosvenor of Muscatine was arrested Monday evening by police and held for being absent without leave from Fort The West junior high band Leonard Woad Mo
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Reld
A.W.C
Gaylord Grosvenor
Muscatine
Fort the West
Leonard Woad
Farmer Businessman Chicken Barbecue Tickets On Sale
Plans advance for the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce third annual Farmer Businessman barbecue at Erickson Grove on Sept 16. Chairman Robert Naber says over 400 farmers from Muscatine County and parts of Rock Island and Mercer counties are expected. hog-weight contest and attendance prizes planned. Barbecue serving begins at 5 30 p m. DST. Tickets for 5 cover four businessmen and two guests and are available at the chamber office. Last year about 300 attended. larger crowd anticipated.
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Muscatine
Chamber
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