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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1963

Page

2

Man 76 Found in Alley With Severe Leg Fracture

Harry Schuster 76 of Grand Hotel was found in a downtown alley with a severe leg fracture and other injuries. He was in poor condition at Muscatine General Hospital after police and ambulance staff responded early morning. Authorities noted no tire marks near the scene and that Schuster may have fallen from a nearby rooftop.

Avith His Les Harry Schuster Grand Hotel Muscatine General Hospital No. 1 Cedar” Street Lchuster Yarry Brogsart Schuster Cedar Brossart Scimster Mississippi Drive

Turkish mourn JFK as American president lives in hearts

Former Muscatine High School student Hale Ozemek writes from Istanbul that Turkish people mourn John F. Kennedy. She recalls seeing the news, recounts displays of sorrow, and notes Kennedy's impact on Turks and the world as he once spoke to American Field Service students in Washington.

Turkey John F. Kennedy Hale, Ozemek Istanbul Muscatine William Schafenacker Kennedy AFS Washington America Miss Ovemek Schalenacker

Musical Instruments Are Stolen From LM High School

A Tuesday break in at L M high school netted burglars over 300 dollars and instruments valued at about 800. Entry was gained by window and safe intrusion using a nitroglycerine blast. Missing were a Leblanc trumpet no 12337 model 707 PL a Noble saxophone and a Conn trumpet plus two tenor saxophones and related gear. Two footed prints were found outside the vault area. Investigating officials include Louisa county sheriff and State Bureau of Investigation agent.

Wapello Lem High School Louisa County Sheriff's Office State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Bill Walker Wapelle Walker Highway 1 Blix Hey Leblanc Delbert Hardy Buescher Hardy

Russians Saddened By Kennedy Death, Letter Claims

A letter from an acquaintance in Russia to Lester Corriell of Atalissa recounts Soviet grief over President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The writer, an acquaintance of Cornell from a 1959 Russia visit, recalls broadcasts mourning the “villainous and base murder” and notes November 22 as a black day for the USA and world.

John F. Kennedy Lester Corriell Atalissa Cornell Russia Ussr USA John ¥. Kennedy Peace Preservaton

Burglaries Reported At Greenblatt Residence

Police report Monday night a break in at 519 East Second Street led to losses of four beaver pelts valued at 15 dollars each, 15 mink and 100 muskrat skins. Also noted are ornamental stone rings with 18 inch belts embedded 24 feet high in the walls.

Greenblatt East Second Street Chichen Tiva Clay Street Mad Creek Sidermen Chy Robeert Busch

Jail Term Given on OMVI

Ernie Grant sentenced Robert Palmo of Oak Street to 45 days in county jail after Palmo pleaded guilty to OMVI. Wenneth Burhop of Hul Avenue pleaded not guilty to operating a vehicle while license suspended after arrest on November 6.Correction notice: Carl Levey Spitznogle Route 5 trial date correction. no date fixed.

Laswick Cowry Druys Ernie Grant Robert Palmo Oak St Palmo O.M.V.L Carl ‘Levey Spitznogle Dale

Woman Injured When Car Strikes Utility Pole

Mrs. Lals Norwood, 34, of 514 Spring Street, suffered head injuries after her car left Highway 22 at the west edge of Fairport, struck a utility pole, and rolled into a ditch at 2 20 p m Tuesday. A passerby took her to Mustaines General Hospital, where she was treated and released. Eyewitness Mirvin Freese of Oxford described the car veering across the highway, hitting the pole, and nearly overturning before resuming travel. Returns home Mrs Roy Tipton, E Sixth, has returned from a visit with relatives in Denver and nearby areas.

Lals Norwood Spring Street Highway 22 Fairport Mustaines General Hospital Mirvin Freese Oxford Charlie Whisler

Thatcher Glass Honors Employes at Award Dinner

Thatcher Glass in Muscatine honored 39 employees at its annual awards dinner for long service. Roy Burd of Kiriyma was guest vice president. John D. Moore presided as district Jaycee vice president. About 75 attended as Iowa contends for the Parade of Districts at the national Jaycee convention in Dallas.

Hing R. M. Miller Recetcher Glass Manufacturing Co R. M. DeGarmo Tha Keith Herrick Reg Burd Elmira E. W. Owens Muscatine Plastics Thatcher Thatcher Glass Employes Thatcher Glass Syenutucting Co Hotel Muscatine Law Betty Hendrix Eleanor Durst Joanne Vanatta James McLaughlin John Wheeler Ohn Haller John Coulter Don Howard Rollie Schenkel Rover Rauch Lee Rath Les Coulter Richard Bierman Don Morgan Paul Duncan Elmer Milder Louie Hull Ed Ridenour Don Tieige HH. E. Davis Ray Wieter George Wollett Jack Weiershauser G. H. Keloubek Jean Brown Androne Kurriger June Maylin Wally Lockard Robart Albrecht Roy Burd Kimiya N.Y. la Thutcher Glass Manuffacturing Co Muscatine John D. Moore Williamsburg Don O’brien Belle Plaine Larry Shipley Burlington B. C Bringelison Marshalltown Chuck O'Connell Davenport Iowa Dallas Tenas

Nine New Knights Initiated Into Knights of Columbus

A first degree initiation took place at the K C hall on Tuesday evening with one man receiving the degree. New members include Ross N. Davis Jerry E Fuller Duane Goodken Ronald Happack David J Har Paul Johnson John K Klein Manuel L Menendez and Edward M Morgan. A chili feed followed in the club rooms for all members.

newAmgits of Calumbus K.C. Hall Ross N. Davis Jerry E. Fuller Duane Goodken Ronald H. Happack David J. Har Paul Johnson John K. Klein Manuel L. Menendez Edward M. Morgan

Scouts and Jaycees Collect Christmas Food Drive

The Junior Chamber of Commerce and Scouts unite to collect canned and packaged foods for needy families on Saturday December 14 starting at 6 am Local residents should have nonperishable items ready for pickup The Salvation Army will distribute donated goods a few days before Christmas Ben McDaniel leads the Jaycees Christmas basket project

Scouts Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Luen Salvation Army Ben McDaniel

Council Receives Mud Creek Industrial Expressway Report

City council reviews a preliminary report on an industrial expressway concept for Mud Creek. Plans suggest linking arterials within the proposed development program, with officials noting it may not fit the current street system.

Council Mud Creek

Thanksgiving Union Service raises 94 dollars along with planning notes

Muscatine County Ministerial Association met at the YWCA with Rev. Jeambey presiding. They reported a 94.37 dollar Thanksgiving Day offering, with one third to CROP and one third to the Migrant Council, the rest to the association. Also discussed were a Jan. 7 meeting, predestination paper, and a street expressway project extending from Second to Washington with 1,500 feet priced at 193,204.20 plus later sections, and an upgrade plan for Gobble to Lake Park Blvd to reduce traffic.

Muscatine County Theodore Olsen Mulford East Second Washington Street Washington Filmore Clay Gobble Street Gobble Lake Park Blvd Mad Creek Mud Creek Fillmore Howard Street William McEhree

Masonic Lodge No 2 Elects New Officers

Masonic Lodge Iowa No 2 AF and AM elected new officers here Tuesday evening. Installed Jan 7, the lineup includes Leo D McCleary as worshipful master Rob ark Curtis senior warden Richard A Crawbaugh junior warden Fred W Johnson measures Dewey Applegate secretary and Elmer L Rathenberg representative on temple board. The new master will announce appointive officers later.

Masonic Lodge Iowa No. 2 AF & AM Leo D. McCleary Robark Curtis Richard A. Crawbaugh Fred W. Johnson Dewey Applegate Elmer L. Rathenberg Temple Board

Damage Suit for $750 Involving Auto and Truck Collision

The owners of a 1832 automobile and a 1957 station wagon filed a district court suit Tuesday seeking 780 dollars plus costs from C. H. Wilson Transport for damages. Nova Ja Jarrett, 120 E Second St, is named in the action alleging the Wilson truck backed into their cars parked in front of Jarrett’s home on Gel Street.

C.H. Wilson Transport Virgil Nova Ja. Jarrett E. Second St

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JFK OMVI Roy Tipton Or.ang Mys, UH E. Mencriss Veron RO. Miller Quality Co Geetehen Roeertson Elen Greer Beulah Leveen Kathryn Morgan Hazel Shei Dorothy Jatimer Thelma Lloyd Edna Nelson Everlyn Kemp Lydith Munday Dia Adams Clara Hinrich Louise Fry Bonnie Knights of Columbus Esha Hay Steve McQueen James Garner Cypress Street Fillmore Street Iowa Highway Commission Genera Engineers Second Street Masonic Lodge No. 2 Withiuliet Pyay Eas EXCH Jowa Electric Light & Power CO Muscatine, Ia Tel-Ra Lone Tree, Ta Analias Chitma Sure Wentworth's Ice Box
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