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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1969

Page

8

Probate records and civil actions fill local docket

Probate filings list Verna Zoller death on Dec 5 with First National Bank named executor without bond. Gifts to church and relatives noted, assets allocated to Marilyn Connors for lifetime income. Other estates including Clarence Rock and James Colschen noted with mentions of wills, executors, and tax inventories. Divorce cases Ramona Green vs Larry Green. Jeanne Ellsworth vs Steven Ellsworth. remarriage approvals granted. Criminal and traffic matters include hunting with artificial light, forged instrument, overweight axle, marriage licenses, and auto cases. Local court actions cover injunctions, support orders, dismissals, expungement, and petit jury verdicts. Truck fire on Lucas Street and curfew violations also reported along with parking ticket breaches and alcohol related offenses.

Verna Zoller First National Bank First Baptist Church Evyline Paul Melvin Warren Marvel Warren Kenneth Warren Jean Warren Robert Zoller Mary Zoller Patty Marston Marilyn Connors Clarence Rock Effie James Donald Hahn Lake Park Blvd Robert Regennifer Atalissa West Liberty Harvey Scholl Steven Edward Maher Marlena Marie Schlutz Muscatine Danny Hay Rudd East Moline Barbara Ann Bi Gregory Monroe John Monroe George Wheeler Wapella Velma Monroe Catherine Eva Freitag Allan Oliver Freitag Comet Auto Buick Belly J. Hazlewood William Thomas Hazelwood Bertie D. Jones Larry J. Jones Emma F. Hayes Delbert H. Hayes Justice of Peace Court Allen W. Overlander Mississippi Petit Jury Vincent P. Graettinger

Social calendar for Wapello week of December 14 20

Wapello area social calendar for December 14 to 20 lists events: Monday Tarry Awhiles dinner at 6 30 p m Grace Oakes party. Tuesday TT VFW Hall 7 30 p m. Wednesday Boy Scout supper 5 39 p m elementary building. Thursday Senior citizens IVFW Hall and Eliot Township Farm Bureau Peggy Hunt. Friday Rebekah Circle luncheon 12 90 p m Mrs Floyd Renf ard Ruth Circle 2 p m. Also notes officer appointments for Wapello C E S including Ruth Stusher Virgil Corey Helen Myers Ada Helen Williams Ruth Marion Kemp Esther Genevieve Downs Martha Nora Meyerholz Electa Lena Small warder Hazel Boulton and sentinel Floyd Boulton. Public installation Jan 2 with installing officers Ruth Sywassink Marilyn Westfall Ruth Bentley Clintha Gearhart. Night Circle Methodist United Church held potluck with 13 members and one guest Rev George Snyder. Christmas program by Mrs Waldo Davis and Erma Dale Webster followed by carol singing. News from former residents Max Blankenhorn and wife wintering in Avon Park Florida buying a trailer jet. planning Christmas with brother and wife Al Chenowith from Burlington.

Wapello C.E.S Ruth Stusher Virgil Corey Helen Myers Ada Helen Williams Ruth Marion Kemp Esther Genevieve Downs Martha Nora Meyerholz Electa Lena Small Warder Hazel Boulton Sentinel Floyd Boulton Worthy Ruth Sywassink Muscatine Marilyn Westfall Columbus Junction Ruth Bentley Clintha Gearhart Methodist United Church Fellowship Hall Oscar Kemper George Snyder Waldo Davis Erma Dale Webster Max Blankenhorn Wapello Avon Park Fla al Chenowith Burlington

Obituaries and Funerals Listings Reach Local Heroes and Elders

Obituary items honor Specialist 3 Gary L. Hein of Tipton killed near Pleiku, with funeral details at Bennett Lutheran Church and Inland Cemetery. Other notices include Daisy Johnston of Columbus Junction, Cyril A. Meyer of Muscatine, Delmar Heston, Jemma Haney, and Nellie M. Witte with service times, burial sites, and funeral home directions.

Gary L. Hein Tipton Lutheran Church Bennett Paul Mueller Inland Cemetery Dye Funeral Home Hein Pleiku South Vietnam Lloyd P. Hein Route 1 Bennett Lutheran Church Bennet H Hgh School Vietnam Dale Fort Gordon, Ga Sandra Cindy Twyla Harry Lett Wilton Junction Dave Witle Steve Schaapveld Michael Witte Don Graham Joe Witte John Witte Burail St. Mary’s Cemetery Riley Funeral Home Mrs. Witte Muscatine General Hospital

Family Night at YM Promotes Youth Activities

YMCA hosts Family Night from 7 to 10 p.m. offering 25 cent admission for non members and 50 cents for adults while members attend free. Last week 85 participants. CoEd club gym party drew about 60 members this week. Twenty new members joined. club meets Tuesday 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dale Denney is youth director 263-4813. Muscaline County Red Cross to meet at 7:40 p.m. Monday in First National Bank meeting room.

YMCA Dale Denney Red Cross Muscaline County First National Bank

Open house at new pumping station on river levee

Trustees of Drainage District No. 13 in Louisa and Muscatine counties and the U S Corps of Engineers announce an open house Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 at the new pumping plant. The event marks completion of the pumping station and a flank levee. The project, directed by the Corps, began as an emergency levee built in April 1965 to guard the district from Mississippi River floods.

Mississippi Louisa County Louisa Muscatine U. S. Corps of Engineers Corps of Engineers Mississippi River

Santa arrested disturbs peace in San Francisco district

SAN FRANCISCO AP A near topless Santa Claus was arrested Friday on disturbing the peace charges in the Montgomery Street financial district. Lola Raquel 26 wore a revealing costume and passed out candy as crowds formed and traffic stalled. Her publicity man said the stunt was staged to promote the club where she dances.

San Francisco Santa Claus Montgomery Street Lola Raquel Raquel

Wilton area church schedule and notices

Church schedules list United Presbyterian United Church of Christ Zion Lutheran and other denominations with Sunday school times worship services and midweek rehearsals plus a Christmas program. Admitted and dismissed lists include residents and births births noted along with patients in Michigan.

Zion Lutheran Sunday Assembly of God

YMCA Week Dec 15 20 Schedule Dense with Activities

The YMCA announces a packed weekly schedule from December 15 through 20 featuring junior high and high school swimming, men's recreation and affiliated clubs, gym activities, volleyball, tumbling, judo, and special programs. Highlights include daily morning BB and swim sessions, 6 p.m. Y swim team, and a Saturday family night and Burlington meet.

YMCA Muscatine Hii Columbus Junction Aim CBMC Minnow Burlington

Five area students in U of I concert Monday

Five University of Iowa students from Muscatine and West Branch will join the U of I Symphony Band under Professor Frank Piersol for a free 7:30 p.m. North Music Hall program Monday. The concert features three student ensembles and requires no tickets.

University of Iowa Muscatine West Branch U of I U of I Symphony Frank Piersol Thomas ‘Leslie William Leslie el Cedar Stephen Peterson Robert Peterson Leroy St Linda Smith Lee Smith James Douglass Cornet Merrill Douglass Thomas Addition Thomas Hemingway B. J. Hemingway W. Orange St North Music Halls

Snowbound Cars Ticketed in Muscatine

After a weekend snow, Muscatine police ticketed 75 to 80 cars left parked beyond 24 hours in residential areas. Cars must move within a day, a ticket is issued, and if not moved within 48 hours they are towed. Owners pay wrecker costs plus a $10 fine and costs.

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Daily Report James W. Colschen Ramona E. Green Larry R. Green Cadar St Jeanne Marie Ellsworth Steven Craig Ellsworth John H. Nelson Lincoln Blvd Wiese Slough Erv Jennings Lucas SL Don Kennedy Jon R. Pearce Robert Paul Krueger Fairview Ave Linda Marie Custer Nebraska St Robert David Jones Route 4 Andres Solis Perales BiGht St Cole Richard Grady Smalley Ave Sammons Minera Galvan Justice Court Walter Pilgram Grace Oakes VFW Hall Ivfw Hall Eliot Township Farm Bureau Peggy Hunt Rebekah Circle Floyd “Renf Ard OES Night Circle Daisy Johnston Stacy-Lewis Harold Olson United Methodist Church Donna Belle Hughes James Sands Rollin Smith Jes Bell Paul Bailey Paul Masonholder Bill Morgan Richard Morris Columbus City Cemetery George Elizabeth Handley Wiederrecht R. Frank Johnston F. Burdette Glen Ellyn Bill Phoenix Helen Johnston Livonia Mich Cyril A. Meyer 7Th St University Hospital Iowa St. Mathias Church St. Mary's Cemetery Antone and Mary Nester Meyer Gertrude Meyer Batterson- Wessels Button Company Gertrude Mayer C. Stephen Meyer Delmar Heston Rt. 5 Fairbanks Home Emma Haney Jemma Haney Vincent A. Walsh Connie Hermann Pat Qbernaus Harold G. Howell Jerry P. Howell Wayne H. Howell Robert Howell Roger Howell Mrs. Haney Nellie M. Witte St Mary's Church Carl F. Clems Lillian Freund Your Family Santa Merry Xmas Wilton United Presbyterian Jolly United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship Quality Hardware Store Sugar Creek Presbyterian St Mary’s Catholic United Methodist Sunday Moscow Trinity United Church of Christ Alfred Bohling E. Second St Leah Thomas Magmie Hayes Illinois City George Liebbe Letts Elsie Leu Leroy Edith Lewis W. Third St Firel Stokes Grandview Margaret K. Hildebrandt Green St Earl Bailey Thomas M. Griffin Climer George A. Fabrizius Heath H. McDonald Jerry F Stokes Milnois City Clyde Irwin New Boston Clarence F. Machlan, Jr Newell Ave Tima Boggs John Houser Pine St Douglas Coder Crestline Drive Tina Crawbaugh Schley Ave Kenneth St Donald K Christy Orchard Ave Richard Lester James D. Costas Fourth St Herman J. Voss E. Jackson Fred Thirtyacre Léo Axlel Jessica Lick RUSHI Becnly Phelps Bros. Laundry H. S Minton East Second Streep General Electric Clock Proctor Day Iron Reg Magic Hostess Lady Vanity Hand East Second St Jupiter
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