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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1965

Page

2

Jay Joy's Wife Dies At Keokuk Armory Blast Victim

Mrs. Jay Joy age 33 of Keokuk died at Graham hospital four days after the armory explosion injuries. Her husband Jay Joy, former Muscatine Paetz Super Valu assistant manager now Keokuk manager, remains in critical condition after transfer to the Brooke Burn Center in San Antonio. Joy previously lost his first wife to cancer while living in Muscatine.

Jay Joy Keokuk Graham Hospital Muscatine Brooke Burn Center San Antonio Texas Joy

Birthday Party Honoring Marcia Krueger At YMCA

Sixty five guests attended a birthday party given by Mr and Mrs Lyle Krueger for their daughter Marcia who turns 16 on December 22. The dance was at the YMCA on December 10 from 7 to 10 pm. Refreshments were served. the Kruegers were assisted by Mrs Brenda Day Mrs Sherry Welch and Mr and Mrs Hartly Etter.

Lyle Krueger Marcia YMCA Krueger Brenda Day Sherry Welch Hartry Etter

Merry Christmas Is Youngest Of the Tree Family From Ohio

Columbus AP report notes Merry Christmas Trees is 12 and the youngest child of Jack and Mrs Trees of Forest Park Ohio. The family, with woodsy names like Douglas Fir and Jack Pine Trees, also includes elder son Douglas 25, married to Jane Wood and living in Copenhagen.

Merry Christmas Tree Ohio Columbus, Ohio Trees Jack Trees Firwood Place Forest Park Forrest Jane Wood Copenhagen Denmark Jack Pine ‘Trees Ohio State Jane Groves Merry

Hold Party For Lutheran Homes Aged

The Christmas party at Lutheran Homes featured a program led by L H Sewing Circle organizers. Pastor Hafermann and Pastor Engel read the Christmas story and offered meditations, with Mrs Quam and Mrs Engel providing music. Refreshments were served as carols echoed through the decorated dining room. The LH Sewing Circle will meet Wednesday January 12.

L. H. Sewing Circle H. C. Hafermann Pastor Hafermannn Pastor Engel Zionatheran Church John Quam Engel Stumme

Jefferson PTA Meeting Tuesday at High School Auditorium

The Jefferson PTA will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the high school auditorium Pastor E B Meyers of Grace Lutheran church will deliver a Christmas message and the kindergarten will present special Christmas music Children may attend with parents but will not be admitted without them

Jefferson Pta E. B. Meyers Grace Lutheran Church

Arrest Man On Second OMVI Charge

Wayne Siacum of 1% East Second Street was arrested Friday evening on a second offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge. He was bound over to district court by Justice S G Pollock with bond set at 750 dollars. State Patrol Officer William Shank arrested McGinnis on Highway 61, six miles east of Muscatine.

Wayne Si.acum East Second Street District Court Justice of the Peace S. G. .Pollock William Shank McGinnis Muscatine

Woman Loses Court Suit For Damages In Iowa

Leona C. Lasche failed to prove Crouch Bros Inc or William R. Merence caused damages from a February 17 1965 traffic incident on Park Avenue at Fourth Street in Muscatine District Court Judge Lowell D Phelps found Lasche negligent and awarded costs of 32 63 against her Merence denied negligence and evidence favored the defendant with Lasche seeking 800 60 for vehicle medical and pain claims

Towa Muscatine District Court Lowell D. Phelps Leona C. Lasche Park Avenue Fourth Street Lasche Crouch Bros Merence

WCTU Meets Here Friday

The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Harry Houseman’s home on Friday afternoon December 10 with a fruesta for guests. Mrs. Harold Viecher Sr. led devotions on Remembering Jesus and Mrs. Harry Holzhaver spoke on The Prince and Principles. Department reports covered membership social service home protection and legislation. Toys were donated to the Salvation Army and the next meeting is scheduled for January 14 at Mrs. Reva Stellrecht’s home, 701 Spring St.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Harry Houseman Harold Viecher Sr Jesus Harry Holzhaver The Prince Roy Fowler Frances Cross Salvation Army Reva Stellrecht Spring St

Two Accidents in Foggy Rain Damage Five Cars

Two accidents an hour apart in fog and rain damaged five cars in Muscatine. At 6 45 p m on Grandview avenue and Musser street Nancy Kay Russell 24 of 511 Hagerman drive turned into Musser Street and was hit by Paul R Jordan 38 of 521 East Second Street Washington. Peterson 20 of Letts collided with both cars causing front damage to his vehicle and left front damage to Russell and Jordan. A second collision at Iowa Avenue and Fifth Street involved Alvin E Splett 28 of 105 Mulberry avenue and Robert J Wieskamp 21 of 1138 Logan Street, with Splett’s car hitting Wieskamp’s after stopping for a sign.

Muscatine Grandview v Avenue Musser Street Nancy Kay Russell Hagerman Russell Jordan Peterson Alvin E. Splett Mulberry Avenue Robert J. Wieskamp Logan Street Iowa Avenue Fifth Street Splett Wieskamp

Schmidhauser to chair panel at mental health conference

Congressman John R. Schmidhauser will chair a panel at the National Conference on Community Mental Health Programs in Chicago on December 15. Other agency and professional representatives will participate, discussing mental health initiatives and program coordination.

John R Schmidhauser The Congress Iman Com

Linda Day Named Phi Beta Kappa

Linda Day, senior in Liberal Arts at the University of Town, will be initiated into the U of I chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lupton of 115 Park Ave. Membership requires a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and high scholarship. details include elevated grade standards.

Linda Day College of Liberal Arts University of Town U of I Phi Beta Kappa National Scholastic Lyle Lupton Park Ave

Muscatine to Join Linn County Assessment Suit

Muscatine county and the city of Muscatine will join Linn County as intervenors in Polk County District Court to block enforcement of the Town Tax Commission’s 1986 property tax assessments. Hearing set for December 15 on Linn County petition. Muscatine foe to a 40 percent rural assessment and seeks a 10 percent rise for towns outside Muscatine.

Des Moines Linn County Polk County District Court Town Tax Commission Muscatine County City of Muscatine Mitchell County

Woman Wins $25 Award At Family Shopping Night

Mrs. Lyle Schmitt of 1208 First Ave won $25 Friday night in the third Family Shopping Night cash drawing sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The drawing next Friday will award $175. Shoppers may register all week at participating merchants.

Lyle Schmitt First Ave Chamber of Commerce

Muscatine Journal Local News Note

The Muscatine Journal is a daily except Sunday publication from Muscatine Iowa, member of Lee Enterprises. It is a second class mailer, with AP news dispatches exclusive local publication rights.

Muscatine Journal Lee Enterprises F. Sr St Muzecatine Iowa Muscatine Associated Presse

Subscriptions and Rates for Daily Muscatine Paper

Subscription rates listed for daily service by carrier and mail. Delivery area notes indicate 40 cents per week and 12 dollars per year for within fifty miles, with higher rates for over fifty miles. Office hours and special delivery details appear with miss delivery notes in a terse, OCR damaged fragment.

Mai Muscatine

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