This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
12
A long list details Christmas dinner plans across Muscatine Des Plaines Letts Illinois City Davenport Bettendorf and Mt Pleasant with many relatives including McKee Ross Noll Wellens Kokemuller and Bailey and notes about travels abroad and Navy discharge followed by college plans for Kurt Kokemuller.
Santa Claus appeared at Conesville City Hall on Saturday afternoon with candy and fruit for children. The visit was sponsored by the Conesville Firemen. A long list of local residents and visitors shared holiday greetings at homes and gatherings in Conesville and nearby towns.
Mrs Phyllis Swailes and Mrs Kay Hill joined Christmas caroling in Conesville Sunday evening. Mrs Levi Cocklin visited William Walter at Wapello Nursing Home in Wapello Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert L Gray with Debbie Kevin and Scott were Sunday dinner guests at the home of their daughter and family in Davenport. They were afternoon visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs William Gray and Brenda of Battendorf. Mr and Mrs C A Buckman Mr and Mrs Harold Carter and Mrs Ruth Forbes attended funeral services Saturday for Alfred Carter at the Christian Church in West Liberty.
Starting early in Manchester Michelle Ratcliffe an eight year old girl got drunk after downing half a bottle of sherry in her home then staggered about the living room. She was taken to hospital where doctors diagnosed her as drunk and advised sleep it off.
The Huston Christmas family reunion gathered Sunday in the Columbus Junction State Bank activity room. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Huston Cedar Rapids Dr and Mrs John Euston Jan and John Wauwatosa Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Joe Huston Debby Burlington and Mrs Buckey Turrel Chris and Elizabeth.
Sweetland Open Door Sunday school class held a monthly potluck at the Schneider home with a brief business meeting. The group donated 1 to Hillcrest Children's Service and awarded prizes to several members. Caroling Sunday evening included MYF counselors and relatives, followed by a party at the Glenney home.
An auto accident at 6 30 am Friday five and one half miles south of Columbus City at the intersection of Louisa County roads C and D damaged two cars. James Dedic of Winfield was the driver.
Joanne Dedic of Winfield was turning left when Lorne Wheeler of Muscatine tried to pass. Dedic vehicle sustained 25 in damage while Wheeler's car incurred 200. James Dedic appeared before Justice Neal Kemp and was charged with turning without caution. Wheeler faces a December 29 Kemp court date on control charges. Deputy Jerry Andries investigated.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.