National Merit Scholar Semi Finalists from Muscatine West Liberty
Three local juniors Bruce Dagel Ben Williamson and Lois Abrecht have been named National Merit semifinalists in the nationwide program for four year scholarships. The National Merit Scholarship Corp funded by the Ford Foundation announced 600 semifinalists nationwide for the 1963-64 program based on March tests. Finalists are chosen from the semifinalist pool after additional testing and school endorsements. Names of merit scholars will be announced around April 23, 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
West Liberty Community School
Bruce C. Dagel
Paul Dagel
Route 2
Ben G. Williamson
Margaret Williamson
Walnut ‘Street
Lois"a. Abbrecht
East Seventh Street
West Liberty
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Ford Foundation
Inalion
Finaliat
Fimuility
Niwlsg
Competit
Sis
Missing Niece Of Princess Found In Iowa
Mary Lee Davis, 25, niece of Princess Grace of Monaco, and John Paul Jones Jr., 19, were found in Des Moines after eloping from Philadelphia. They had been living in a small furnished apartment for about three weeks, with conflicting reports on their marital status. Philadelphia relatives said they were married. police cited Mary Lee as saying they were in love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Mary Lee Davis
Princess Grace of
Monaco
Philadelphia
Miss Davis
John Paul Jones Jr
Eugene C. Conlan
Mary Lee
John
Conlan
Jones
Storm Edith heads toward Puerto Rico from Caribbean
Edith battered Martinique and St Lucia with strong winds and heavy rain and the San Juan Weather Bureau warned a strike on Puerto Rico within two hours. A hurricane warning was issued as authorities prepared defenses along coastal areas. A separate item reported a theft of an aluminum boat moored at Park Avenue by Ray Mumpheey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Martinique
St. Lucia
Puerto Rico
San Juan
Parkavectut
Ray Mumpheey
East Filth Street
Fair Share Club Offers Income Based Giving Plan
Veorhusen, campaign chairman, explains that the Fair Share is a guide for equitable giving based on income. The plan allows increasing contributions only as ability grows, encouraging personal choice and a suggested minimum on the pledge card. Muscatine residents are invited to join this leaders' group of conscientious citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veorhusen
Uniteu Fund
Veerhusen
Muskcatine
Dr McPike to Represent Iowa at ADA Convention
Dr. D. McPike of Muscatine is one of 14 dentists to represent Iowa at the American Dental Association annual session October 14 to 17 in Atlantic City. He sits as an official member of the House of Delegates. About 18 000 dentists educators and manufacturers are expected to attend. Ulbricht Visits Poland in Warsaw a state visit signals focus on economic and industrial issues. Mrs James McCormick reports theft of two pairs of boys wash pants a shirt and two white uniforms from a Grandview Avenue laundromat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McPike
Muscatine
Iowa
American Dental Association
Atlantic City
McPike
House of Delegates
Ulbricht
Poland
Warsaw
N—' East
Walter Ulbricht
James McCormick
Liberty Street
Grandview Avende
Convict Tells Of Big Offer To Confess Killing
An Ohio convict testified at a Lincoln hearing that he was offered $25,000 to confess to the 1953 slaying of Mrs. Nancy Parker. Wesley Peery, imprisoned in Ohio, said the offer came from Ralph Peterson. Parker, serving a life term in Nebraska, seeks a new trial. Peery admitted his prior statements were lies to gain bond.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ohio
Nancy ‘Parker
Darrell Parker
Parker
Nebraska
Wesley Peery
Columbus
Ralph Peter Son
Red Oak
Town
Peery
Spebraska
Bond
Mr.Peterson
Substructure Contract Set For 1-80 Span
Ames reports the Interstate 80 bridge substructure across the Mississippi River from LeClaire Iowa to Rapids City Iowa has been awarded to Roy Ryan and Sons Co Inc of Evanston Illinois for 1,466,453 dollars after seven bids. Work is to begin October 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Towa Highway Commission
Missisippi River
LeClaire
Towa
Rapids Ciy
Roy Ryan and Sons Co., Inc
Evanston
Ill
Commission
Window Bars Removed At Port City Taxi Office
An attempted break in at Port City taxi, 212 Town Avenue, involved removing two bars from an alley window. Police were notified today.
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Port City Taxi
Town Avenue
August Living Costs Stable Across Month
The Labor Department announced the consumer price index held at the July level of 107.1 percent of the 1957-59 base. A spokesman for the Bureau of Labor Statistics said current indications suggest September readings will remain about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ubi
Department
Bureau of Labor
Aid Pledged by Australia If Malaysia Invaded
Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies told Parliament Australia would provide military aid to Malaysia if invaded. He stated Australian forces are committed to resisting subversive activity in Malaysia and are part of a Southeast Asia defense reserve with Britain and New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
Britain
Indonesia
Malaysia
Robert Menzies
Federation
Menzies
New Zealand
Southeast Asia
NFO Spokesmen Offer Contract To Rath Firm
More than 300 NFO members gathered in Columbus Junction to present pork contracts to Rath Packing Co officials. NFC negotiators from Louisa Muscatine Des Moines and Washington counties along with Illinois and Missouri delegates discussed live stock and contract terms with Rath plant superintendent Rodney Slight and buying manager J Russell Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
NFO
Rath Packing Co
Bill Vierling
Mediapolis
Henry Battenhagen
Wapello
Bill Cameron
Eddyville
Charles Wolters
Henry County
Illinois
Rodney Slight
J. Russell Green
NFC
Louisa
Muscatine
Des Moines
Washington
Missouri
Roof Painted Slogan Targets Burlinglod Rival
Police were informed Tuesday that the Muscatine High School Homecoming rival’s roof at the National Guard armory was painted with the slogan Beat Burlinglod. The incident centers on student rivalry and campus traditions amid local tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Beat Burlinglod
Muscatine High School
Goldwater Gains In Gallup Poll Shows Kennedy Lead
Gallup reports Barry Goldwater gained on President Kennedy in the latest poll while Kennedy maintains a wide lead over Goldwater. The test shows a 62 to 40 Kennedy advantage, improving from 1963 to 37 in the prior poll and highlighting Kennedy's strong position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Weorne Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Barry Goldwater
Kennedy
Gallup
Arizona
Rally Day plans at Providence Baptist Church Sunday
Providence Baptist Church on Route 1 Muscatine plans a Rally Day service after Sunday school at 10 a.m. The day features class promotions with certificates, and an object lesson titled The Hose Family by the pastors. Promoted from beginners to primary are Janet Watson Janice Johnson and Terry Jamison, from primary to juniors Becky Schrock and Stephen Fisher, junior to intermediates Joyce Fisher Ricky Schroets and Billy Workman. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Baptist Church
Providence ‘Baptist Church
Muscating
Jesson
Hose Family
Besginners
Janet Watson
Janice Johnson
Terry Jamison
Becky Schrock
Stephen Fisher
Joyce Fisher
Ricky Sch[roets
Billy Workman
Justice Court Docket Shows Multiple Case Highlights
The Daily Report lists numerous court actions under Justice Court Narvey Allbee Jr. including bound overs, dismissals, and penalties. Notable entries involve checks, larceny under twenty dollars, disturbed peace, and speeding violations. licensed marriages and district court admissions among Muscatine area defendants and complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Court
Narvey Allbee, Jr
Russell Miller
Iowa Avenue
West Liberty
District’ Court
Richard Schmidt
Muscatine
Nemeth
Disturbitz
Grace Mentha
East Fourth Street
Cheryl Ann Tate
Oak Street
Orville
A. Conklin
West Sevemh Street
L. A. Grail
Robert G. Hadaway
Marshall, Mich
UPW Workshop Held Tuesday at First United Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Women held their Southeast District workshop at First United Presbyterian church Tuesday with 165 women present. They organized into groups by church duties and were served a luncheon by First Methodist church at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian Church
First Methodist Church
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Wallace Hicke
Harold Vischer
McColm
Price’s
Rap
Daily Report
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Louis L. Logel
Oneida Street
Lawrence W. Wilson
Robin Road
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Grand ‘Avenue
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Raymond Earl Yordi
Lila Elaine Walker
Rolla
Franklin Houseal
Dorothy Mac Johnson
Bath of Muscatine
Charles
Andrew Jones
Caro Daan Nelpert
Laurence Alan Schmitt
Dolores Joan Curtis
Francsco Cardona
Inrfant
Sunbury
Bernard Brase
Phillip Becker
Edwin
UPW
Channel
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Miss Duke
Caral Channing
Bill Cullen
Channing
Coed
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Henry Jones
Kcrg-Tv
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Annette” Cov
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Brigitte Bardot
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