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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1962
Page
8
Postmaster John H. Hentriks announces the annual Mail Early campaign urging residents to prepare Christmas greetings and packages now. Emphasizes complete addresses, use of new 4c Christmas stamps, and mailing timelines to ensure delivery by Christmas for local and distant destinations.
Henry B Abt 58 longtime head of Brand Names Inc died in Minneapolis after a heart attack. He had been hospitalized since November 13 and led the company for seven years. Born in New York City, Abt’s death ends a noted executive career in branding.
The Muscatine General Hospital lists admittances and a volunteer service schedule for the coming week. Names include Mrs Frank Shan, Mrs Letts, Mrs Matt Fuller and daughter, Mrs Margaret Lueders, Mrs Wair Ravenscraft, and others. Dates noted span Friday through Saturday with specific volunteer duties like visitors, carts, flowers, mail, TV, and coffee shop assistance.
District Court notices list multiple plaintiffs and defendants with names such as Mrs. Herry Glatstein Mrs. Jack Edwards and Mrs. Emil Doering. Case references include promissory notes bearing interest and a $42.25 attorney fee. Discrepant text notes Edith Reim ip Minny with a desertion filing dated November 14 1989 and August 1956 separation.
Police notes list Judge William Wellens and Larry Lee Phillips from Montpelier with a $15 payment. Lucille A. Carver of 36 Mulberry Avenue paid a $10 fine. Parsing errors show stop sign incident in Denver with unidentified individuals. Virgil McIntyre fined $3 plus costs. Muscatine address noted. Served and processed by city authorities.
Gloria Barko sues the city of Muscatine in district court for 12009 in damages from a October 5 1962 fall on East Filav street between Cedar and Walnut. She seeks interest costs and a jury trial claiming a defective catch basin caused sprains and contusions to her right leg and back.
Funeral services set for Monday at Griffith funeral home Wilton for Hucke son of Conrad Hucke born 1882 in Wilton previously ran electrical supply store. Wife Nora Sullivan Hucke died in 1956. Surviving son Donald Hucke and cousin Estella Smith. Kurtiger 39 died. services held at St Mary's with Rev Glems officiating. Chamber's funeral in Florida for 6 year old. described connections to Grandview and Thompson family. Warren A Seright of Muscatine dies after illness, veteran of WWI. survived by wife Florence, two sons, sister Maude Mason, and many grandchildren. services planned at Ralph Witlich funeral home with Rev T Rays.
Mond Crema will oversee arrangements with interment to take place at Island Cemetery.
A fatal accident at Burlington Mall claims the life of Duane Kraft, 21, of Burlington. He was treated at the scene before being pronounced dead. Police investigated the incident as responders secured the area.
University of Iowa moves Easter break to start April 3 and end April 15, creating a 10 day vacation including weekends while keeping midweek class continuity. Calendar also changes exam prep between January 23 and January 25, aligning with semester system practice. Christmas recess remains longest break from Dec 14 to Jan 3.
A 40 pound sea turtle attempted to nest near a busy street at 430 am. Police restrained and guided the animal back toward the sea after a struggle. A consultant warned the turtle might leave if tail stepped on. Officers finally roped and pulled the reptile several hundred feet to the water and released it toward an unincorporated area away from the police.
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