Obituaries and Funerals in Muscatine Journal
Obituaries list Francis A Stocker 60 with funeral at Fairbanks Chapel and veterans rites at Greenwood Cemetery. W Frank King 73 funeral at Griffith Funeral Home with organist and pallbearers. burial at Oakdale. Berry Nelson Duffield 63, cement finisher, died at home. multiple survivors listed. services at Fairbanks. Earl P Bowlby 74 funeral at Ralph S Wittich Funeral Home. interment Greenwood. Lee Freise 63 funeral at Ralph J Wittich with Drury Reynolds cemetery interment.
Cedar Valley Women’s Brunch Set Thursday
At 9 am on Thursday December 16 a Christmas brunch will be held at the home of Mrs. Joe Phelps for all Women of the Cedar Valley church. A self study on Motivation for Membership cultivation will follow the social hour. Mrs Emma Pilgram Boke 83 of 608 E Fifth St died at 12:05 pm Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital after a short illness. She was a lifelong Muscatine resident born February 14 1902 daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Pilgram. She married December 17 1902 in Muscatine to Frank E Boke. Surviving are a son in law LeRoy Hoffmaster of Davenport one grandson two brothers Fred Pilgram of Murdock Kansas and Walter Pilgram of Muscatine three sisters Mrs Matilda Vetter Mrs Elsie Leu both of Muscatine and Mrs Lucy Clapper of Detroit Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents husband one daughter and four brothers. Services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the George M Wittich funeral home. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Edwin C Hendrix funeral services for Edwin C Hendrix 45 were held at 3 30 pm today at the Fairbanks Rev Leo Jeambey officiated Mrs Eva Kramer was organist Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr Hendrix died Saturday at the Oakwood Nursing Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Frank King Wilton
W. Frank King
Griffith Funeral Home
Robert MacDane
Emma Birkhofer
Hilbert Kelley
Nevin Kelley
Ray Andera
Louis Timmson
William Thede
James Walton
Oakdale
Willon
Mr. King
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Harry N. Duffield Berry Nelson Duffield
Muscatine
Duffield
Alexandria
Ruby Atkins
AF. Ofl
Harry Duffield Jr
Myles Duffield
U.S. Air Force
Newfoundland
Sophia McDonald
Rock Island
Donna Ellsworth
Velma Nobel
New Boston
Lillian Proffitt
Lorinda Schmelzer
Fairbanks Home
Edwin Frohardt
Memorial Park
Cedar Valley
Joe Phelps
Emma Pilgram Boke
E. Fifth St
Muscatine General Hospital
Adam and
Elizabeth Pilgram
Frank E. Boke
LeRoy Hoffmaster
Davenport
Fred Pilgram
Murdock
Kansas
Walter Pilgram
Matilda Vetter
Elsie Leu
Lucy Clapper
Detroit
Mich
George M. Wittich
Greenwood Cemetery
Edwin C. ” Hendrix
Edwin C. Hendrix
Fairbanks Chapel
Leo Jeambey
Eva Kramer
Mr. Hendrix
Oakwood Nursing Home
Bloomington Grange Christmas Meeting Observed
The Bloomington Grange held its December meeting with hostesses Pat Satterthwaite and Areta Schmidt. The charter was draped in memory of Effie Houseman who died December 3. The program included readings such as If I Had Been In Bethlehem and Christmas-themed pieces by Marvel Johnson Edith Beatty Marie Holliday Dalores Huesmann and Grant McConnaha. A 50 cent gift exchange, oranges and candy were served, and decorations were arranged by Blondi Boorn and Dorothy Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Pat Satterthwaite
Areta Schmidt
Effie Houseman
Bethlehem
Marvel Johnson
Edith Beatty
Marie Holliday
Grant McConnaha
Dalores Huesmann
Grange
Blondi Boorn
Dorothy Donnell
Grandview News Notes Grandview Party and Family Visits
Grandview notes cover visits by Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Bergen and family from Cedar Rapids to Albert Bergen family in Grandview. Christmas party at St. John's Youth Center in Burlington with Janet Slater Karen Gerling and Marsha Gerling attending. Santa distributed gifts after games and carols. Caroling and refreshments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Jackie Bergen
Cedar Rapids
Albert Bergen
Janet Slater
William Slater
Karen
Marsha Gerling
Ralph Gerling
St. John's
Burlingston
Santa
Karen Gerling
Hope Haven
Burlington
Marsha
Gerlings
Clarence Gerling
Conesville MYF Christmas Caroling Night Set
Conesville Senior MYF plans a Christmas caroling circuit Friday evening December 17 starting at the church and returning for refreshments. Sponsors are Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stewart. Royal Neighbors Oak Camp No 6601 meets Friday December 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Darlene Conaway’s home for officer elections and a Christmas exchange with potluck desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Ist
Royal Neighbors Oak Camp
Royal Neighbors of America Lodge
Darlene Conaway
Christmas Party Postponed by Lucky Clovers 4 H club
The Lucky Clovers 4 H club postpones its Christmas party to Monday evening December 20 at 7 00 PM at the Oakland Community building The notice also lists local property transactions including Ernest Chown and Fred Criss Conesville and Orval Warner purchasing Chown farm in Winfield City Council meets December 2 at 1 30 PM with motions on minutes funds notices zoning and bond issues discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Clovers Girls 4-H Club
Oakland
Ernest Chown
Rural Route
Nichols
Fred Criss
Cones_ville
Orval Warner
Winfield
Ernest | Chown
Closing Out Sales Listed Across Iowa Regions
Multiple December and January closing out auctions announced for farms near Muscatine Nichols Tipton Wilton Cedar River Durant and Bennett. Listings include dates December 14 December 18 January 5 January 11 January 12 with times 11:00 to 12:00 starting, owners Werner Schuerch Lester Pike Ronald Atkins Chen Passmore Irving Lenker Albert Lemp, auctioneers Dean Smith Wingert Smith Duncan Klooz Elmer Gronewald, banks and clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Sweetland
Werner Schuerch
Dean Smith
Blue Grass Savings Bank
Nichols
Lester L. Pike
Duncan & Klooz
West Liberty State Bank
Tipton
Bennett
Ronald Atkins
Wingert & Smith
Tipton State Bank
Atatissa
West Liberty
Chen Passmore
Mus Icatine Bank and Trust Co
Wilton Jct
Cedar River Bridge
Berman
Durant
Albert Lemp
Elmer Gronewald
Laberty Tops& Sepings Bank
City Council debates bonds and zoning changes in Muscatine
Muscatine officials vote to refer a 18 000 sewer bond ordinance to the Ordinance Committee and approve various licenses, easements, and bid actions. The session includes contract amendments, storm sewer and street work approvals, probate notices, and a long list of routine municipal adjustments and expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Hilton
Pigram
Howe
Finnegan
John B. Spencer
Cedar St
Pligsum
KR. J
Muscatine
Powell
Hiton
MA Ae
Finnegah
Virginia
Gene Diveller
Bunn
Rowe
Clare
Pilgram
Pilgrim
Iowa
Alder & Son
Pilgran
Tnt
Street Dept
Hagerman
Aid
Biinn
Hammann
Americana
Lincoln Blvd
Second Ave
Pilgram, Bunn
Yaoved
Howe Vating
Robert D. Bosch
Florence Mason
Pearing
John W. Sammons
Keokuk
Towa
Joan W, Sammons
Special Levee Board of Trustees
Hows
Special Levee Board
Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Herstey and Taylor
Municipal Water & Electric
Jerry Sulzberger
Pilgra
Ivan H. Goddard
Johnson SC
Plak & Zoning ‘Commission
Powell mm
S. Bennett
Plumbers
FR. E Jameson
Pugrim
Leense
Vernon
Council Chambers
D. Cc. Taylor
Dak Finnegan
8Th
Kambard
S12
Ward Street
Ald- Bunn
State Tax Commission
Grandview ‘Ave
Mississippi Drive
Railroad Co
Esate
Oregon
Finnnegan
Gross
Classified Advertising Classifications and Rates
The Journal outlines classified ad categories from Lost and Found to Real Estate and Vehicles, with pricing by words and insertions. Deadlines are 9:30 a.m. on publication day, and ad placement requires calling the listed number for assistance and suggestions.
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Francis A. Stoker
Francis A. Stocker
John Spicer
V.I. and
American Legion
Mr. Stoker
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Earl P. Bowlby
Ralph 5. Wittich Funeral Home
E. B. Meyer
Floyd Scott
Tom Butts
Gary Butts
Tom Luckiesh
Robert Luckiesh
Mr. Bowlby
Lee Freise
Ralph J. Wittich
Caleb Larson
Jim Nyenhuis
John Wedekind
Leo Wedekind
W. H. Zeug
Drury- Reynolds
Freise
Oakwood Convalescent Home
Bloomington Grange
Nesterenko
Concrete Institute
Dimitri Nesterenko
Nuseatina
Miami Beach
Fla
Stanley Engineering Co
Enery
Indus
Progress
Pearl Adams
Tiver Ant Harbor
PCI
Grandview News Notes
Union Party
Jean Goff
Hoskins
Larry Bean
Jerry Bean
Ainsworth
Union
Eagles
Jan Bo
Norman J. Johns
New Mexico
Fred Gerling
Gerling
Keep Pace Club
Raymond Bieri
Walter Bartenhagen
Bosch
Blnnegan
Hitten
Burn
Vergler
Kleinman
Cleck Sim
Laure Musser Atkins Museum
Finnegar
C. Gabbert
Powel
Plan & Zoning Commission
C. Hovienbeck, Jr
Aig
Prigram
Central
Farmer's Market
Carl HB
Umlandt
District Court
State OF
Muscatine County
Carl H. Umlandt
Carl Hy Umlandt
Saran Ano
A. M. Usnlandt
Sarah Ann Umlandy
Malweer
Lows
Avid Estate
Wayne Eckhardt
E. Pona
Mass
Gillee Supply
AW Bell
Yes
Beach Lumber
Havers
Mee Chemical
Rhune
H. E. Smith Coal
Century ‘Tool
Danny's Service
Farm& Fleet Center
B. F. Goodrtch
Henderson's
Lang Keliswalett
del Bexer
Pars
Ma& M Ford Sales
Mills» Auto, Pt
Mobile Prod, Inc
SS National Chemse Hy
Othmer_ Hts
Pagel's
Figgins
Becash
Phelps
Seaman Carp
Cyt Brks
SL. Oo Breese Co
Jim Foster
Krieger Motor Co
Cash
Star
Baler
Torin
Evan
McMichael
Seagrave
Pumpser
Mull &Song
Ages Fox
Kimmey Fire & Sat
Seerneman's
Hill Lumber
Herman
My Arava
Hanstrom-Hubly
St. Clair
Office
Phillip Bros
Brittinnn Miso
Bab
H. Carlson
M. Dy
Don Gamble
L. E Cens
Must
Pape Ofdler
Silberhorn Hawe
Lé Stoner
F. E. Gross
Zimmer A Francescan
Hubble's
Soustine Biulek
Rprs
Wee
Stig
Wn-Ta
Binck- 1. Co
Stanley Engr. Co. Services
Northern Gravel Co
M. J
Muscas Way
Gar Florence Mason
City Council
Finnegen
Futon
Serglert
Hiellman
Hulton
Pidgram
Hoscoe
Sth St
Entrance
Hs. Heinz Co
Bung
Iowa State Highway Commission
Allney
Howe, Bunn
Sanitation
Dole St
Howe, Pi
Ald. Bunn
Atvest
Florence Nason
Riciennes Reassan
Rummare Siles
Help
UJA
Plesse
Berharn
Wester
Anise Muscatine Savings and Loan
Save
Qpasceenr Ae Business Services
Bosch Pest Control
de Leeuw
Sterner
Jackson
Johns -Mansville
Kenneth Fuhrman
Al's
T &J Tree Service
Bud
Fordgon
Farmers National Company
Witt Street
Grandview Avenue
Gethmann
Glaabroak
Interstate Securities Company
Box 385
Kansas City
Missour
Automobile
Muscatine Journal
Chenoweta
Main St
Western Electric CO
Ing
M&f
WTS
Miami
Florida
Insurance Adjusters Schools
West 34Th Street
Missouri
Atarest
Hotel Muscatine
Hershey Avenue
Housewives
Avon Cosmetics
AVON
Rawleigh
Dept
Freeport
Tlinois
ESC
Gibson & Gibson Realtors
Town & Country Real Estate
Cedar Street
Gibson and Gibson
Bera
Gibson and
Gibson
Gibson EaSt
Hill
Lincoln School
L.P
Gibson and Gitson
McKinley
West Hill
Gibson & Gibson
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