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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1966
Page
5
A schedule of church events lists Fruitland Baptist Bible study and watchnight film Centerville Awakening, Calvary Baptist pictures Holy Land at pastor’s home, watchwords for a New Year, and more services across Protestant churches on various days and times.
Obituary notices and funeral reports from multiple towns in Iowa detail Lloyd Hanft of Decorah death from heart attack at 44 and service plans in Columbus Junction, plus listings for Peter Harvey Krantz Walter Fogg and others. The notices include birthdates, survivors, burial places, and funeral home details across Muscatine and surrounding areas.
A 45 year old widow Rose Peiffer was shot on a neighbor?s porch Friday night. Investigators traced a blood trail from her door across a driveway to the neighbor?s porch and found the doorbell smeared with blood. Detectives Shaw and Berglan said the attacker may have followed her onto the porch while she screamed for help. No motive or suspects were identified.
Iowa legislators answering an Associated Press survey favor keeping secrecy limits in place. Republicans split on changes with Democrats supporting more openness. Some GOP members called for broader anti secrecy rules while others defended closed committee sessions and executive votes.
A 44 year old former Clinton Iowa man Joseph P Connell ly was killed at Sanitary Farm Dairy Rock Island when a 409 pound battery used to operate a fork lift fell on him. He was replacing the battery and it was suspended over his head on a winch when the chain broke.
In Milwaukee Kathleen Thews recalls her Washington Elementary class rehearsing a Christmas play when a 6 year old boy insisted on singing his version "Atomic Bomb, O Atomic Bomb" claiming he was right.
Laura Richards, a Minnesota nurse and former director of a federally funded training project at Glenwood State Hospital School, seeks reinstatement with back pay after her dismissal. She argues the firing violated Iowa veterans protection law and cites lack of progress due to administrative staff. The Board will wait for attorney general advice before action.
In Saigon USO leader Emmett O'Donnell says the organization with a 5.3 million dollar 1966 budget now has one million allocated to Vietnam and plans to add five or six clubs next year. The 28 Americans and about 400 Vietnamese staff run 10 clubs serving 300000 servicemen in November with more venues planned.
Pope Paul VI undertakes a strenuous Christmas schedule including a three hour drive to Florence to comfort flood victims and celebrate a midnight Mass in the flood damaged cathedral. He plans to return for Christmas Day services in St. Peter's Basilica after addressing victims from Santa Croce Basilica.
Cedar Valley church held its Christmas program on Thursday evening. Rev. Ronn Wilke delivered the invocation after "Joy to the World." The Sunday school began with items by the Beginners department including A Greeting by Dark Sterner and Beds for Babies by Valerie Flater. Primary and Intermediate groups performed multiple numbers led by students such as Annette Askar Karla Turner and Jeff Blair with a festival of carols sung by the church choir under Mrs Clinton Meyers. Santa Claus distributed treats to children as part of the event.
Readable items show hospital admissions and dismissals, births, volunteer lists for Muscatine General Hospital, and district court actions. Entries include Adrian Starkweather, Beulah Pahnke, Nellie Stelzner, and births for Allison Rock Reid at Muscatine area addresses. Court notes cover licenses to wed, divorces, damage suits, injunctions, and speeding fines.
Lucky the six month old 160 pound lion intended as a Christmas gift mauls owner Maynard Hudson and Kenneth Burkhart at a Centerville tavern. Burkhart shoots the animal, killing it after Lucky attacks. Both men treated and released from hospital.
Orlo Crooks is named assistant town marshal for Columbus Junction while Gary Reed remains town marshal and rests at Mercy hospital in Iowa City. A Christmas dinner hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ted Morrison and extended Morrison family on Sunday with many relatives attending. A teen dance at Cedarcrest Country Club on Tuesday evening features Peter and the Wolves with dancing 8 to 11 pm for local youth. prizes will be awarded. The United Presbyterian cantata Chimes of the Holy Night drew a large crowd with a 30 voice choir led by Warren May. junior choir directed by Mrs June Fullon performed prior. Refreshments followed in the church basement served by United Presbyterian women. The Walnut and Main street Christmas tree was donated by William Hanft. downtown lights were installed by Columbus Community Club with help from Iowa Southern Utilities and the Columbus Jaycees.
Detroit Free Press launches the Great Ghastly Necktie Contest inviting readers to send the most ghastly necktie to VECH in Detroit with a dime for handling. Everyone submitting receives another tie in return.
Iowa notice records The Cosmetic & Protective Bra Company of Towa Inc was incorporated under Chapter 406A of the 1962 Iowa Code. The company began December 7, 1966, with perpetual duration and authorized capital stock of 406 shares at par $190 each. Registered office and agent listed in Muscatine County with directors named Robert C. Drawhaugh Tarl W. Meerdink Rath Wo Meerdink and others.
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