A Letter on Weed Park Zoo Standards and Reforms
Elizabeth Schmidt writes from California praising Weed Park but criticizing Muscatine zoo conditions. She details inadequate shade, flies, odors, small enclosures, and neglectful behavior by some visitors. Schmidt urges rapid improvements, higher humane standards, and extended admission pricing to fund enhancements.
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Sadie
Elizabeth Schmidt
Muscatine
California
Weed Park
Zoo
To your good health The risk in amniocentesis
A reader asks about amniocentesis and its fetal risk. The doctor notes the procedure is valuable for detecting genetic defects but not risk free, stressing careful placenta and baby location to avoid injury. Best done by experienced practitioners and typically around the 16th week of pregnancy.
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Dawn
Dear Dr Thosteson arthritis and Florida climate letter column
Dear DR THOSTESON answers readers about whether Florida’s climate harms heart patients and if arthritis from occupational causes links to hardening of arteries. He notes diagnosis should rely on a doctor’s examination and that arthritis can be helped. He offers his booklet How You Can Control Arthritis via mail request with a 35 cent stamp and self addressed envelope.
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Tyr. Thosteson
W.D
Thosteson
New Columbus teachers join Columbus Community School staff
New teachers at Columbus Community School are listed, including Katherine Almelien and Kate Elliot, with several others shown in a group photo. The article notes roles across art, English, physical education, social studies, math, science, and coaching. Missing are Shirley Wilson, William Wilson, and Ann Bouska. Registration occurred on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Community School Workshop
Katherine Almelien
Kate Elliot
Cotter
Sandra Martin
Pam Brown
Pat Melvin
Henry Bramman
Warren
Woenking
Robert Mastin
Larry Everett
Shirley Wilson
Grace
Columbus Junction
William Wilson
Ann Bouska
Theft reported at Grand Ave home of Dale Knox
Police say a washer, dryer, and air conditioner worth 640 dollars were stolen from a property at 1432 Grand Ave owned by Dale Knox in the last week. Authorities investigate potential suspects and review nearby surveillance for clues.
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Thell
Grand Ave
Dale Knox
10Th St
Daily report notes multiple thefts and births in area
Money is taken from Gary Kemper after a window break at a Plaza parked car. Avan cosmetic samples valued at $0 were stolen from Mrs. Charles Farrar’s unlocked car. A purse containing $10 was taken from Mrs. Carlores Caston’s auto. The Journal’s May Report column references officer and court eras with public record arrests and addresses. Births include a girl to Richard Schroeder and a boy to Noel Prussman. Hospital notes list Morris Hoopes as a patient at University Hospitals 203 south room.
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Gary Kemper
Monroe St
Charles Farrar
Kansas St
Avan
Carlores Caston
Moline
Journal
Officer Police
Marvin Flake
8Th St
Steven Haack
Mt. Pleasant
Stephen Price
Perry McCulley
Maiden
Richard Schroeder
van Horne
Morris Hoopes
Davenport
Muscatine
University Hospitals
Town
South
Jay Reed
Noel Prussman
Chestnut St
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Stolen Mic Identified At Muscatine Migrant Center
Weed Park report notes Alex Metzger of 1106 Wisconsin St reports two microphones stolen from the Muscatine Migrant Center. Police are investigating the incident as a theft at the facility.
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Weed Park
Alex Metzger
Wisconsin St
Muscatine Migrant Center
Obituary notices and funerals for Robert B. Tinker
Funeral services for Robert B. Tinker 62 will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in New Boston. Tinker died Friday evening at Monmouth Community Hospital. Interment at Oquawka Cemetery. Visitation begins Monday at 1 p.m. at Olin Funeral Home. Surviving wife Lucille Turner two daughters nine grandchildren and several relatives. Also listed are other local obituaries and funeral notices for Fred Christian Harold E. Myers Anna C Heussner Paul Russell Ethylle Rexroth William Voss and associated details.
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Robert
Oquawka
Ill
Fred
Mina Trimble Tinker
Lucille Turner
Rock Island
New Boston
Corps of Engineers
Methodist Church
American Legion Masonic Lodge No. 59
Eastern Star
Monmouth VW
Karell Fisher
la Vernia
Tex
Mary Ann Trump
San Antonio
Olin Funeral Home
Robert Richard McGinnis
Mulberry Ave
Muscatine
Melpire
McGinnis
Muscatine General Hospital
Friends
Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home
Muscatine County
Wayne
Detroit
Mich
Shelby
Los Angeles
Calif
Henry Hazel
Marolf
Doris) McCraw
Anna C. Heussner
Hershey
Ralph J. Wiltich
Greenwood Cemetery
Chris and
Wilhelmina Lange Zeug
Paul Russell
Russell
Lar Salle-Peru
David Eadie
Mr. Russell
East Moline
Hugh and
Winnie Swartz Russell
Stan Woeste
Grandview Cemetery
Miss Rexroth
Louisa County
Rueben
Nellig Pelton Rexroth
First Methodist Church
B.P.W
Pilot Club
Klein
Klein, Gatzke
Olson
Allen
Silyis
T11
Everett
Davenport
Paul
Charles
William Voss
Durant
Frick Funeral Home
Larry G. Willey
Wilson Methodist Church
Voss
Cedar Manor
Tipton
Johannis
Laura Voss
Farris Faler
New Liberty
Hugo
Molly) Schnoor
Walter
Theresa) Puck
Columbus area notes visit and local greetings
Mrs. Fred Carter of Hollywood California visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Quigley of Brookfield Missouri visited here with Glen Quigley. Nellie Grris formerly from Columbus Junction is a patient at the Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Mrs. Cora McWilliams returned from Washington County Hospital. Sue Arington of Muscatine visits her grandmother Mrs. Neva Arington. Mrs. Julia Flunkins hosted Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Cora McWilliams birthday.
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Columbus
Columbus Junction
Fred Carter
Hollywood
Calif
James Allen
Bill Quigley
Brookfield
Glen Quigley
Nellie Grris
Ainsworth
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Cora McWilliams
Washington County Hospital
Sue Arington
Muscatine
Neva Arington
Julia Flunkins
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The
Small Society
Brickman
Muscatine Journal
LEE
William L. Fahy
Max Christy
Gil Dietz
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
DR. Thosteson
George Thosteson
M.D
P.H
Hawaii
Associated Press
Margy McCarson
Discover
Iowa
New Columbus Teachers
Daily Report
Lisa Olson
Burnside Ave
Frank Bownan, Jr
Robert L. Kelly
Daryle Snyder
4Th SL
Ernest Coulter
Larry Carter
St. Louis
Armando Ruiz
Sylvia Trevine
W. 4Th St
Georgian Ta McComas
Grandview
Robert R. McGinnis
Fred Christian
George M. Wittich
Clarence Morrison
Wayne Hetzler
Bill Schmalz
Bud Trozel
Neil Greenwald
Jack Roelle
Mr. Christian
Bay Pine Veterans’ Hospital
St. Petersburg
Fla
Harold E. Myers
West Liberty
Snider
Roy Shaughnessy
Helen Millett
Ernest Anderson
Clyde Hudecek
Robert Brown
Robert Snavely
Lee Harrold
Ronald Brown
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Mr. Myers
Hawker Nursing Home
Ethylle Rexroth
Fairbanks Lamb Chapel
Mss Rexroth
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