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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1963

Page

5

Kennedy First Shot Might Not Have Killed Kennedy

A Bethesda Naval Hospital post mortem report says the first bullet struck Kennedy in the back, leaving a small neat hole and likely not damaging vital organs, while the second bullet hit Gov. Connally and the fatal head wound occurred from the third shot. The new account contrasts with earlier doctors’ notes from Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

Washington John F. Kennedy Dallas Kennedy Sassin Kennedy Deelers Paraland Hospital Hera Bethesda Naval Hospital Jol B. Con Hy

Money Found by Bulldozer Operator Wins Two Thirds for Fox

Stephen J. Fox, a bulldozer operator from Ronkonkoma, unearthed a box with $89,000 on a Hicksville site three years ago. A court awarded Fox two thirds of the fund, about $59,338, with the remaining third to be split between current and former owners of the property. The report also notes Kennedy’s assassination facts and speculation about protective actions in the limousine.

Mineola Stephen J. Fox Ronkonkoma Long Island Hicksville N. C Fox

Wool Marketing Year Ends December 31

Producers are reminded that the 1963 marketing year under the National Wool Program ends December 31. Payments for the current year depend on completing all wool or lamb marketing by that date, with marketing after December 31, 1963 eligible for the 1964 year. Chairman Harold Vandandt notes the year was shortened to 9 months to shift to a calendar year basis starting 1964.

Harold Vandandt Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee ASCS

Cars Damaged In Grandview Accident Tues

Two cars were damaged in a Grandview collision Tuesday. Frac Gerling, 30, drove a 1958 Chevrolet into a backing 34-year-old Joyce Allen’s 1955 Chevrolet. Both cars sustained about 10 dollars in damage. A deer was killed Tuesday near the Iowa river north of Wapello after being struck by a Nelson Trucking truck driven by LeRoy Boling of Wapello. The truck was undamaged. The sheriff shot the deer and delivered it to a Wapello locker for disposal.

Grandview Louisa County Iowa River Wapello Nelson Trucking Company (Mediziparks LeRoy Boling

Columbus Junction News Briefs Highlights Local Visits and Events

Mrs. Eugene Arms of Des Moines and her mother Mrs. Lela Bell spent the weekend in Columbus Junction visiting relatives while Mrs. Bell recovers from a broken hip. A large crowd attended a grade school vocal program at Columbus Community High School with students from kindergarten to sixth grade and solos by listed students. Edithe Orr hosted the P. E. C. chapter meeting with Mary McKee presenting Christmas traditions and twenty members attending. The United Presbyterian Women plan their poduck supper and Christmas program with specific leaders and hostesses noted. Foxy Grandmas scene at Grace Hanft’s home closes the brief.

Columbus Junction Eugene Arms Des Moines Lela Bell Bell Columbus Community — High School Christina Wheeler Robbie Leonhard Gary Slight Tammy Newell Eugene Newcomb Diane Woods Jeff Story Tot Carewell John Reany Nile Norton Edithe Orr P.E.C Mary McKee Meeling United Presbyterian Wormen Geraldine Leonhard Velma Sunderman Betty Holliday Selenia Pugh Donnarae Carroll Grace Hanft

Ex-Royal Clock Watcher Dies in Exeter at 54

Exeter report says Duncan RB Taylor formerly the royal clock watcher for Queen Victoria died Tuesday at age 54. Born in Tarlan Scotland, he ensured Balmoral Castle clocks kept correct time. He left the post in 1883 and moved to the United States.

Exeter N. 1 Duncan Taylor Queen Victoria Tarlan Scotland Balmoral Castle United States

Navy Lt Gary L Harler Receives Regular Navy Certificate

Navy lieutenant junior grade Gary L Harler son of Mrs Treneh Varnum of 1001 Lincoln Blvd Muscatine recently selected for the regular Navy He had served as a Navy Reserve officer Lt Harler shown receiving his regular Navy certificate from Commander C C McBratney his commanding officer He serves as a flight instructor at the Basic Naval Aviation Officers School Pensacola A Muscatine Community College graduate he entered service in October 1958 His wife the former Pally Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs James Orr Muscatine along with their young son Douglas are in Muscatine awaiting word from Pensacola.

Gary L. Harler Treneh Lincoln Blvd Muscatine Marler Navy C. C. McBratney Harlet Naval Aviation Officers School Pensacola Muscatine Community

Fine Six Deer Hunters in Northeast Iowa

Two game wardens arrested six people in northeast Iowa for deer hunting violations. Clarence Ring of Riceville fined 200 dollars for shooting a deer with a borrowee license. Vinus Penney of Little Cedar fined 100 for lending his license. James A. Johanns of New Haven fined 100 for hunting outside hours. Mrs. Laura Wyatt of Riceville fined 100 for two deer over the limit. Thomas Jones of Riceville fined 40 for hunting without a license. Patrick Murphy fined 50 for carrying a loaded gun in a car. Arrests occurred last weekend.

Clarence Ring Riceville Vinus Penney Little Cedar James A. Johanns New Haven Laura Wyatt Dee Thomas Jones Patrick Murphy

Legislator Appoints His Wife to Court Post

In Washington County Alabama 1963 a bill creating a court of general sessions was approved. Rep J Emmet Wood announced a recommendation for the judge position with a $5000 salary to be appointed by the governor and his wife, Mrs J Emmet Wood, reportedly endorsed by the governor.

Montgomery Ala Court of Genera Washington County J. Emmet Wood

Nothing Left to Take Nothing Left to Take

New York residents of an apartment building posted a sign in the hallway after four unsolved burglaries in 16 months stating that all cameras radios jewelry and other valuables had been stolen and that there was nothing left to take The sign itself has been stolen.

New York Nolice

Tree Symbolic At Missoula Service Club Sale

A freshly cut Christmas tree display delivered to a service club in Missoula funds the club’s Light Conservation program. One tree’s trunk grew through a pair of eyeglasses lost long ago, a curious remnant noted by buyers. Read the Classified Ads Today.

Missoula Mont

Glass Smart Shop Opens In City Center

A Glass Smart Shop opens in the city center offering durable glassware and smart glass products. Store officials say the new outlet will provide consultations, demonstrations, and after sale support for residents and businesses.

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