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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
1
The Fairport Fish Hatchery and Wildlife Service at Fairport awarded an $8,375 contract to William S. Robertson of Muscatine for the hatchery division project.
The Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service in Minneapolis announced a contract for subdividing a large pond at a cost of 8375.00 dollars. Work is slated to begin in the spring of 1969.
Clyde Beeding and Kenneth Kruse of Muscatine County were fined a total of 400 dollars in district court for hunting with artificial light on November 21. Beeding paid 150 dollars for hunting by artificial light while Kruse also faced 150 for spot lighting and 100 plus costs for carrying a concealed weapon a loaded .22 revolver found in a vehicle. State conservation officers testified they stored four guns and three lights in the car during the arrest.
Rates for daily carrier delivery in Muscatine and outside areas are shown. City readers pay 2.00 monthly in advance, with other zones at 0.60 weekly or 13.00 to 15.00 yearly by mail. All subscriptions due in advance. special delivery runs until 6:30 PM on weekdays and 4:06 PM on Saturdays. contact Dial 263-2331.
An adult education seminar will be held at Hayes Catholic High School Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Co sponsored by the Diocesan Lay Council and Religious Education Office of the Davenport Diocese. Project Renewal of Muscatine expects 100 to 125 attendees from over 27 parishes.
Lynn M. Whitacre 21 a son of Mrs Ern est Beatty 301 W Fulham Ave has enlisted in the 120 day delay program. He will report to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California in February for basic training.
A collision at 3 26 pm Friday damaged two Muscatine cars. Clyde William Zaehringer 17 of 606 Evans street eastbound on one way westward Climer street collided with Lynn Marie Moellers 16 of 1557 Washington street South Logan street Moellers vehicle spun around and headed north after impact. Zaehringer faced local court on a charge of traveling the wrong way on a one way street.
Norman Hahn of Muscatine County faced a four month county jail term for receiving stolen property after pleading guilty in district court. Judge Robert K. Stohr granted probation after 30 days, for two years of good behavior, with the information alleging possession of stolen property valued over $20 in Fruitland Township on September 2.
Central Junior High presents a Christmas concert at 7 30 this evening in the school gym. Admission is free. Fay Henderson directs vocal numbers and Denzel Gunnell conducts the instrumental program featuring works by Watters Grundman Mendelssohn Warrington Tschsikowak and Cacavas.
Maternal grandparents Ralph and Gertrude Lippel seek a writ of habeas corpus to obtain custody of Jay Bradley Nealson born December 27 1962. Judith Ann Mason the mother is named as co defendant with Robert Ellis Mason. Hearing set for December 30 in Muscatine district court.
Frank E. Hartson of Clinton was fined $130 in Muscatine County district court on axle overload. Atty Harvey G. Allbee Jr. said Hartson operated a truck in Muscatine County on Oct 31 that was 8,618 pounds over limit, about 14 percent.
Albert G. Whisler, 36, Muscatine, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on a larceny charge by Judge Robert K. Stohr in Muscatine County district court. He pleaded guilty in an appearance Wednesday and received parole during good behavior for 18 months. The district attorney said Whisler stole goods valued over $20 from Muscatine High School on October 11.
State record showing suspension of Robert John Beatty at 1820 Logan Street Muscatine was reported in error by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Beatty received notice that the license was not suspended as previously listed.
The Muscatine Independent Order of Forresters held a Christmas party for members children at 7:30 p.m. Friday with Santa arriving to deliver gifts. District deputy Jerry Ross oversaw arrangements. The Muscatine senior high choral department directed by Robert Ash invites the community to a Sunday 2 p.m. concert in the high school auditorium featuring White Christmas Carol of the Bells Sing Noel and Silver Bells performed by over 200 students with no admission charge.
House and Senate leaders Ralph McCartney and David Stanley urged quick start on reapportionment in January 1969. They asked cities and counties to adjust voting precinct boundaries promptly and to supply precinct population estimates using 1960 data after any changes since the 190 federal census. A citizens commission would draft a plan and present it to lawmakers.
First Lieutenant John A. Wozniak U S Marine Corps recently received the Bronze Star medal for bravery in action in Vietnam. The ceremony at Camp Pendleton California December 3 awarded the honor along with the Vietnamese Star of Valor and the Purple Heart. Wozniak led with exemplary leadership in the 2nd Battalion Ninth Marines during 1967 to July this year and took command of Company E after others were wounded. He is a Rockford Michigan High School and Aquinas College Grand Rapids graduate.
Pvt Michael J. Hahnbaum son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hahnbaum Jr is now stationed in Pirmasens Germany after a three day leave with his parents His address is Pvt Michael J Hahnbaum US 67152357 50th ORD Gp APO New York 09189
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