Aunt Sherri and Niece Teresa One Day Apart in Age
Roue-eyed and plump these young Misses sit in rockers awaiting their first Christmas. Sherri Marie Freers is one day older and aunt to Teresa Diane Frase born last January. Parents Myra and C. R. Freers of 1168 Lucas Street and Mrs. Richart Brase of 3 Pine Street are listed as families. Steven David Freers will be 13 on the girls first birthday January 29. Sherri Marie has brown eyes and four teeth and can walk. Teresa Diane has blue eyes and eight teeth and is not yet ambulatory.
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Sherri Marie Freers
Teresa Diane! Frase
Sherri Marie
Was.c. R. Preers
Lucas Street
Jan
Mer
Richart Brase
Pine Street
Teresa Diane
Steven David Freers
Muswating General Hospital
Sherri Marle
Main Roads Remain Okay Amid Snowfall In Muscaline Area
The Town Highway Commission reported roads in Muscaline area as in good travel condition shortly before noon but warned conditions could worsen with ongoing snowfall. Police advised drivers that highways were becoming treacherous due to drifting mist and accumulating snow patches.
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Town Highway Commission
Maintenarnce
Muscaline
Mustatine
Three Young Dogs Stolen From Muscatine Facility
Thieves took three week-old beagle puppies and a six-week-old collie from unlocked cages at the Muscatine County Humane Society 1110 West Fulham Avenue. Police were notified at 8 a m after the loss occurred around 2 30 a m. Two French poodles and two Pomeranians remained, valued at 300 and 818 percent. The shelter aids private ownership hoarded at the kennel. The society has 29 dogs available for adoption.
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Muscatine County
Vale
Animal Shelter
Towboats Headed Downstream Through Lock No 14
Towboats the Dorothy Southern Blue Seal Emily Jopn and Sty Pal Socony were moving toward Lock No 48 as they head downstream for the season's end. Officials reported prior difficulties near the Rock River mouth and the St Paul Socony tied off two loaded barges miles below Musentine while attempting to move upstream.
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Jock'No. 14
Rock
St. Paul
Musentine
Hse River
Schwengel Will Have New Office in Washington
Rep. Fred Schwengel announced at a Sunset Inn gathering that he will occupy a new office in Washington D C for the coming Congress session. The event noted his Room 116 House Office Building address, first floor quarters, and introduced staff and Town research staff who discussed possible legislative action and constituent conferences from the district.
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Fred Schwengel
Washington
D. C
Rep. Schwangel
University of Town Research Stat
Schwerger
Congress
Local Cake Featured In Magazine
A pink frosted cake created by Jim Fischer of the U.S. Bakery was featured in Vitality News holiday issue. The confection, designed for a Musculine wedding reception, is crowned with silvered Christmas trees and sparked festive mood in the magazine’s baking feature.
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Jim Fischer
U.S
Widowed mother of 13 arrives in Muscatine for Christmas
Mrs Babette Bowie and her eight year old son Gorham arrive in Muscatine to begin a new life in America with her large Bache family. A home is prepared at 225 Kinder Avenue for four sons and a daughter. The migration had been delayed by Fritz Joseph Bache’s death in Schr Wwoinefurt last summer. The family, including several who arrived earlier, settled in Muscatine and nearby Sparta Illinois.
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Binet Avenue
Babette Bowie
Gorham
América
Kinder Avenue
Boiche
Schr Wwoinefurt
Fritz Joseph Bache
United States
Bathe
Wan. Amevivan
Schivemdfur
Hus
Gerhardt
New York
George
Christmas baskets aid 245 Muscatine families
The Muscatine Salvation Army distributed 245 Christmas baskets this afternoon from Lea Garage, the largest such effort here. Captain Israel Velasquez reported 93 lights on the Tree of Light reflecting $2,395 in gifts for the corps Christmas fund, with a $3,000 goal.
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Muscatine Salvation Army Corps
Lea
Salvation Army
Israel Velasquez
Muscatine Club
Manbers
Moose Party for Children at Muscatine Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose hosts annual Christmas party for 43 children at Moose Hall. Officers and Women of the Moose run the event with Paul Colberg Edward Schmidt Glenn Richardson Clyde Hownel Charles Anson in charge. Fred Kramer portrays Santa helper Uncle Trnie with TV artist Davapoor as entertainer. Teen dance planned with band from Federation of Musicians.
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Muscatine Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Entorianes
Athildren
Paul Colberg
Edward Schmidt
Glenn Richardson
Daly and Bride Off for Hawaii in Honeymoon Flight
John Daly and Virginia Warren were married Thursday in San Francisco and flew to Hawaii for their honeymoon. A fire damaged a Rock Island home, leaving about seven people homeless as investigators blamed an overheated furnace for the 3,000 dollar blaze.
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San Francisco
John Daly
Virginia Warren
Justice of the
United States
Hawaii
Rock Island
Olt Jg
Fakes Robbery To Cover Embezzlement Unveiled
Washington report says storekeeper James Bailey staged a phony robbery at the State Department Building to cover embezzling about $12,000 over five months for clothes and entertainment. Police say Bailey admitted the tale, attempted murder by self-inflicted head blow, and a minor knife wound.
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Washington
Jolee Re
Euser
State Department
James Bailey
Poticn
Mar
Jeter
Bailey
Briley
It's Hard To Be Cheerful With No Home
The Devil Welch family of Thorpe lost their home and most belongings in a Thursday fire. Father at Iowa City hospital for nervous-disorder treatment. Mrs Welch and seven children, ages 4 to 12, sheltered by Thorpe neighbors while seeking a new place to stay. Also noted is Joan Louise Peterson of Moorhead among Wheaton college students student teaching at Jefferson school in Wheaton.
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Manchester
Devil Welch
Thorpe
Iyan
Iowa City
Welch
Have
Joan Louise Peterson
Charles
Moorhead
Roule 3
Wheaton College
Miss Peterson
Jefferson School
Business Barometer Highlights Muscatine Bridge Traffic Rise
November figures show increased vehicle counts on the Muscatine Mississippi River Bridge and local streets, with revenue up from $14,074.55 to $15,429.60. Parking meter revenue rose to $4,001.18 from $3,605.95, and other area indicators compare November 1980 to 1959 figures in bank debits credits deposits telephones and permits.
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Muscatine Mississippi River Bridge
Muscatine
Oral
Muscatine County
Charge Driver After Mishap On Grand View Avenue
Howard Eugene Darnell, 26, of Wallace street, was charged by police with failing to have a vehicle under control after a two car crash on Grand View Avenue at Green Street at 7:47 pm Thursday. Darnell’s northbound car struck the rear of a Davenport man’s car operated by T Oathen Cummins, 53, who had stopped for a left turn. both vehicles sustained rear and shear damage estimated at 850 dollars.
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Howard Eugene Darnell
Wallace Street
Grandview
Avenue
Green Street
Damme
Grandvew
T. Oathen Cummins
Davyenport Avenue
Davenport
Cummins
Terrant
Darnell
Retail Sales Show Increase For Quarter
Muscatine ranked ninth in per capita business and 30th in population among twelve town cities in its general area, per an analysis by the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce based on sales tax payments for the quarter ended Sept. 30. The total retail value reached 222,149.50, up from 173,713,024.30 a year earlier, indicating Muscatine's growing status as a retail center.
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Muscatine
Acc Erin
Hetzlers Host Choir Christmas Party At Home
The First Evangelical United Brethren church choir held a Christmas party Thursday at Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hetzler’s home. Mrs Hetzler provided chili and refreshments for 35 attendees. A gift was presented to choir director Nov Helzler by choir members. Rehearsal followed dinner with Patsy Simpson presiding. gratitude gifts were given to each member by Mrs Hetzler.
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Dhenishers
Evangelical United
Brethren Church Chancel
Wayne Hetsler
Rebekah Lodge Party Tonight at LO.C.E. Hall
The Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting tonight at LO.C.E. hall with a gift exchange and entertainment led by Irene Bowman Fenny Jones and Eva Chelf. Refreshments are provided by Mable Babenhagen A M Thornton Florence Rynearson Anna Hank Agnes Chani Elsa Leu Pearl Smith and Lula Edwards.
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Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Regwlar
Irene Bowman
Fenny Jones
Eva Chelf
Mable Babenhagen
A. M. Thornton
Florence Rynearson
Anna Hank
Agnes Chani
Elsa Leu
Pearl Smith
Lula Edwards
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Larry Mittman
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Mica Pure
Grandview Avenue
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MY Dog
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London
AMS
Bernard Flake
Schwengel
Merry Christmas
Moose Party
Daly and
Bride
Toleen
Uptown
Ralph Bellamy
Greer Garson
Franklin Delano” Roosevelt
Eleanor
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Jean Peterson
Johnson
Harry Parker
Gene Lister
Ross Beatty
Jesse Wagner
Parker
Hetzlers
Sungert
Mavindis
Milan
Illinois
Hboraraesra Legalarlaglega
Rebekah
Bell Telephone Hour
Veer
MTA and
Maureen O'Hara
Rise Stevens
American Ballet Theatre
Columbus Boychoir
Roberta Lubell
Igor Youskevitch
John Rait
Donald Voorhees
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Bell Telephone Orchestra
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