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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1962

Page

13

Daily report outlines multiple support petitions and fines

License aw wed David Edward Xingsbury aged 43 of West Branch and Clara J Reed 38 of Tipton seek support for three children from a previous marriage finalized Jan 2 1960. Clara Ridinger of Muscatine sues Charles Ridinger of Colorado Springs for five children with dates June 1 1966. Harvey Aunee Jr Presiding Speeding Richard Patrick Dimsdill of Burlington fined $10 plus costs. overlength vehicle case F HL Famla cher 502 Adams Street $10 costs. failure to appear Kuiniony F H Farnlacher 302 Adams Street $5 costs.

David Edward Xingsbury West Branch Clara Junes Reed Tipton Susabelle Marks Colorado Springs Colo Kelly Colorado Court Harvey Aunee, Jr Richard Patrick Dimsdill Burlington Famlacher Adams Street Iufiilure Kuiniony F. H. Farnlacher

Unseasonably Warm Weather Continues In The Area

Unseasonably warm weather persisted with temperatures near 50 by noon and upper 50s expected. The Weather Bureau warned of possible changes Thursday as cloudiness increases and a colder turn with a chance of rain or sun. Monday highs ranged from 47 to 59 across Waterloo and Council Bluffs, with nightly lows near 30. Multiple hospital admissions and births noted in town, plus a list of local names and addresses reflecting daily civic notices.

Towans Burreau Npot Waterloo Council Bluffs LeMars Lamont

Oats and Rye Rise in Grain Trading on Chicago Board

Broad declines in other grains as December contracts end higher amid covering and liquidation. Cattle and calf prices ease with mixed beef and sheep markets. potatoes and produce show steady wholesale prices while eggs and poultry supply remain unsettled.

Chicago Board of ‘Trade Shorts Cals Buiter Sterty USDA White Rock

Weakness in Swine Noted In Late Trade

Estimated livestock receipts for Wednesday run 13,000 cattle, 8,000 hogs, 1,000 sheep. Hog market shows some weakness in late sales for openings over 230 pounds, but prices stay near steady for 9,000 head. Several No 1 grade hogs to $17.75 with mixed steers varying. butcher prices range 17.25 to 17.50 per hundredweight. Calves, cows, bulls and sheep also move with varied quotes across weight ranges.

Veteran Actor Thomas Mitchell Dies After Long Illness

Beverly Hills reports the death of veteran actor Thomas Mitchell aged 70 from cancer after a lengthy illness. Mitchell, born in Elizabeth New Jersey, had a career spanning over five decades as writer, actor and director, contributing to stage and screen fame.

Beverly Hills Cali Thomas Mitchell Elizabeth

Two Masonic Groups Name New Officers

Two Muscatine Masonic groups announce their officers for the coming year. Installations will be held at the Masonic temple in January. Washington Chapter No 4 names Robert Welch high priest Pearl Phil lips king Francis Buttgen scribe Elmer Ruthenberg treasurer and Fred Busch secretary. Webb Coun No 18 names Robert Welch illustrious master Harold Swartout deputy master Ralph Burns principal conductor of work Elmer Ruthenberg treasurer and Fred Busch recorder.

Muscatine Flay Jan Masonic Temple Washington Chanter No Robert Welch Pearl Harold Swartout Ralph Burns the Swork Elmer Ruthenberg Fred Busch

Kemper Hurt When Hit by Broken Cable

Henry Kemper aged 68 of route 3 sustained a head injury when a cable attached to a tractor broke on the Kemper farm near Wild Cat Den state park in Limbey. He was rushed to Muscatine Geneve hospital for observation after the noon incident as his brother Albert Kemper assisted him.

Henry Kemper Route 3 Kemper Wild Cat den State Park Muscatine Geneve Avorkith Albert Kemper Henry

Damage Suffered By Two Vehicles

A mother attempting to prevent a child from falling caused her car to run a red light on Mulberry Avenue at East Sixth Street at 12:5 p.m. The car struck a pickup truck owned by Macon on Washington Street. Raymond L. Dietrich, 36, of 402 Lowe Street, was eastbound in the truck. Mrs. Dorothy L. Brauns, 47, of 510 Newell Avenue, was northbound on Mulberry. both vehicles sustained front end damage and the truck’s side was damaged.

Mulberry Avenue East Sixth Street Raymond L. Dietrich Lowe Street Macon Washington’ Street Dorothy ‘I. Brauns Newellaverue Mulberry

Fun Club for Boys Saturday at Muscatine YMCA

A Saturday program at the Muscatine YMCA for boys starts at 11 a.m. and ends around 1 p.m. It features films including Harlem Globetrotters and Keystone Cops, a parachute jump doc, and invites Fan Club members to bring a trick and a lunch with 10 cents for pop.

Muscatine Harlem Globetrollers Three Stoozes Keystone Cops

Family Night at Fredonia Church Christmas Service

Family Night planned at Fredonia Methodist Church on Dec 21 with services at 7 30 p m led by Rev William Sitabro and refreshments to follow Everyone is invited A family dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Loyd with guests including Mr and Mrs Mollis McConahay and Brian Judy Danewood Miss Jan Hedemann and others from Dubuque Also noted were visits by relatives from Oswego Illinois over the weekend.

Pleasant Larry Larson Dubuque Dave Clark Debby Jan Hedemann

Tire vandalism report near East Second and Orange streets

Police investigated after six tires were slashed on a car and a pickup truck parked on a lot at East Second Street and Orange Street. Lamps and equipment from Lamp-Rehwaldt Co. were noted in the area today.

Obituaries And Funerals In Iowa City Area

Obituary notices list Glen Shannon of Mt. Pleasant and Henry Beckman of Muscatine with funeral services in Mt. Pleasant and Reaile Mo. James A. Taylor, Clara Hartman, James N. Smallwood, Mrs. Alvina Friederichs and other local figures are named with service times, burial sites, and surviving relatives across Mt. Pleasant, Muscatine, Davenport, West Liberty and surrounding communities.

Glen Shannon Columbus Junction Mt. Pleasant Glen Shannon

Thirtyacre and Costas Wedding Announced in Winds Mississippi

Judith Thirtyacre daughter of Neva Thirtyacre of Muscatine and Gary Costas son of Violet Costas of Muscatine were united in marriage Saturday December 13 at 7 pm in a candlelight ceremony at Pine Bluff Wrayville church Winds Mississippi officiated by Rev Bucoy. A wedding dinner followed for immediate families. The couple resides in Muscatine.

Pine Bluff Wrayville Winds Judith Thirtyacre Neva Thirtyace Walnut Muscatine Gary. Costas Violet Costas Bucoy Gloria Evers Costas Rock Ridge Carver ‘Fump Co Muscatine Schoors Carver

Wapello Church Plans Special Christmas Services

Revs Toppero and Alma Morrow of the Foursquare Gospel church announce Christmas and year end services in Wapello. Sunday features a children's program and attendance awards for families in the morning, a Christmas play at 7:30 PM, and a Watch Night service Dec 31 from 9 PM to midnight with themes Values of Yesterday Today and Tomorrow and Holy Communion at midnight.

Wapello Toppero Alma Morrow Foursquare Gospel Church Townsend Morrow Louis ‘Stotts Stanley Evelyn Joyce Jerry Stef‘hen Esther Holbert Burlington Stanley Lowe, Jr Paula Babcock Gal‘die David Debra Babcock Tammy Beam Ronald Gulick Goldie Paula Babcock Shirley Oberly Stephen Wilhelme Pamela Gulick Roberta Walhelmie Donald Gullick Bible College

Hammond Organ Society Christmas Party Draws Members

The Hammond Organ Society held a Christmas party Monday evening at the Sunset Inn with a gold and white sleigh gift, gifts distributed by Jerry Kretschmar, and dinner music by club members. Joan Koll sang with Phi Shaw on organ, special guest Rasmussen attended, Davenport members were present, a brief business meeting was followed by social time, next meeting set for January 28 at Millard Miliz residence at 927 Newell.

Hammond Organ Society Sunset ‘Inn Joan Koll Jerry Kretschmar Davenport Millard Miliz Newell

Deeds Recorded In Muscatine and Wilton Areas

Estate transfers list deeds recording parcels in Muscatine and Wilton counties. Transferees include Frances Willey, Talbot Williams, Paul Reed, Vera Pagel, Pauline Maurer, Donald Hopker, Denzil Coram, and Lois Coram with parcels in Country Club Hills, Hilltop Acres, Butterfield and Marolf additions, plus tracts in sections TIT and 277820, reflecting property changes in estates of Elmer Chapman and others.

Elmer H. Chapman Frances Jean Willey Butterfield Wilton Leo W Pauline R. Maurer Vera Vf. Pagel Marolf Russell E. Hopker Donald B Sandra G Stalec John Teutel Denzil Lois Coram

Cart Taken From Ford Truck At Grandview Business

Police were alerted after a small cart used to move automotive engines disappeared from a Ford truck at the Grandview Avenue business, near Second Street East, on Monday.

Second Street Grandview Avenue

Mrs Flater Honored at Open House for 80th Birthday

Eighty friends and relatives gathered at the Cedar Valley Methodist Church on Sunday December 16 to honor Emma Flater on her 80th birthday. A white cake with red vases and an 80 topper dominated the table while guests from Marshalltown Wilton Davenport Muscatine West Liberty Atalissa IA and Aledo IA signed the guest book.

Cedar Valley “Methodist Church Emma Flater Paul Maurer Virginia Plater Calvin Flater Dwight Flater

Kresge Employees And Guests Christmas Party

Kresge employees and guests held a Christmas party at Ina Maes with a family style chicken dinner. Games with prizes entertained attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Gene Banninger, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Hal, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hill er, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Franch, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Maxon, Jack Kelly J6 Escret, and Miss Marcia Kriese.

Louisa Board Lets Bids on Road Projects

Louisa County board of supervisors held a bid letting for two road contracts totaling about 122,971.42 dollars with Kasar Construction Co. of Des Moines awarded the asphalt pavement work for 33,002.49 dollars and the overall project bid at 89,968.93 dollars. Santa Claus is set to visit Grandview on December 23 at 2 30 p m delivering treats to children. Nearby visitors included Ovid Vestal Lawrence Couch Green City Mo and N P Schaler funeral services were held for N P Schaler in Grandview Holidays.

Kaser Construction Co Es Moines Kaser Murrays Grandview Air Wits Robert Murray Leon Thompson Nat Ping Santa Santa Claus Grandsviewo

Star School to Present Christmas Program

Students at Star School under Mrs. Gertrude Koh direct a Christmas program on Thursday afternoon December 20 at 11:00 PM in the school.

Star School High Prairie Gertrude Koh

Washburns Plan To Make Home On Hunt Place

Mrs. Fred Washburn released from Mendota hospital and plans to park a trailer on Mrs. Ralph Hunt property to make their home there. They were injured in a Wisconsin car wreck two months ago. Mrs. Washburn has a broken ankle in a cast. Property sale by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of the Variety store owners. Tim e property formerly occupied by them at South Second and Jackson. Dr Grace Hunter, Grace Hunter, Grinnell college instructor, arrived home for holiday. Mrs. Inez Campbell of Phoenig Aviz. suffered a fall fracturing hip bone. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wiederrecht to spend holidays in Minneapolis with daughters and families, Laval Hylbak and Leigh Johnson families.

Napero Fred Washburn Mendota Washburn South Second Bert Christie Ralph Hunt Wisnois Thompson Variety Store Second Jackson Grace Hunter Grinnell Arriv

List Cleaning Committees for High Prairie Church Schedule

High Prairie church releases cleaning committees for upcoming dates. December 22 and 29, 1962 list Mrs Burdett Hitchcock and Mrs Vig sil Eichelberger. January 3 and 12, 1963 list James Newman and Mrs Rich ard Eichelberger. January 19 and 26 list Mrs Lawrence RBoshart and Mrs Harold Van Zandt. February 2 and 9 list Mrs Dean Eichelberger and Mrs Edwin Alte Krugey. February 16 and 23 list Mrs Kenneth Duncan and Mrs William Hoben.

High Prairie High Prairie Church Burdett Hitchcock Vig Sil. Eichelberger James Newman Richard ‘Eichelberger Lawrence Rboshart Harold van Zandt Dean Eichelberger Edwin Alte Krugey Kenneth Duncan William Hoben

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