Fog and Ice Spark a Series of Muscatine Crashes
Fog and ice blamed for a string of crashes in Muscatine. Vehicles skidded on slick streets causing damage to fronts and poles, with two drivers hospitalized for examination. Mrs. Bessie Morrison and Charles Wagg were treated but not admitted, two separate Wednesday incidents. Police cited Lloyd Jesse and Betty Jo Walker in a parked-car collision near Weer Park lagoon. A 1950 model sedan, driven by Clifford Rhodes, struck a utility pole. Another accident at 92. Mm Christmas involved Ross Thompson and Robert Figg. both cars sustained rear and front-end damage. Edward Benninger posted bonds after leaving the scene, Fine Driver Basil Liddimore paid fines for loss of control after hitting a parked car. William Cubbage and Flora Cole collided near Park and Colorado, sustaining major front-end damage. A 1961 car driven by Ralph Buster struck a fire hydrant on Fillmore, with damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine General Hospital
Bessie M. Morrison
East Sixth Street
Charles Iy. Wagg
New Hamphire Street
Weer Park
Betty Jo Walker
Dale Street
Arnold Walker
Jesse
Walker
Tripom Wagg
Clifford Rhodes
Reed Street
Paarl Street
Mill Street
Ross L. Thompson
Cedar Streek
Robert J. Figg
Oak Street
Figg
Edward Benninger
East Seventh Street
Justice of the Peace
Harvey of
Basil S. Liddrmore
Liberty Street
Mulberry Avenue
John C. Fishburn
William R. Cubbage
Colorado Street
Park Avenue
Flora M. Cole
Cole
Cabbage
Ralph Buster
Monroe
Fillmore
Cooperative Dinner At Nichols Pre Christmas Gift Exchange
A pre Christmas cooperative dinner and gift exchange took place at St Marys Hall Nichols with families from West Liberty Washington Rock Island Mediapolis Muscatine Wilton and Riverside attending. U S Marine Steve Borgstadt arrived home for Christmas leave to join relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
St. Mary's Hall
Ernie Vetter
Virgil Vetter
Virgil Harned
James Stagz
West Liberty
Keith Vetter
Judy
Joy Pollock
Tommy
Tammy
Washington
Henry Buser
Rock Island
Paul Lowe
Paula
Pamela
Mediapolis
Lobart Lowe
Lobay
Mervin Mills
Joy Sattert
Muscatine
Gary Krakow
Riverside
Robert Kaalberg
St. Marys Hall
Wilton
Walter White
Alalissa
Myr
George Watters
Dick Watters
Johm
Rock Island, T
Tom Wenger
Wayne White
Edwin White
Nancy
Roy Morrison
Eddie
Alvin Marine
Francie
Connie
Johnnie
Steve Borgstadt
U. S. Marines
Grace Borgstadt
Barely Misses Hitting Train South of Wapello
Steven West 22 of Davenport narrowly missed a train at a crossing south of Wapello on Christmas night. Fog reduced visibility as his car veered onto the shoulder, grazing a signal light post and causing about 300 dollars in damage. His wife and four children were in the car. one child received treatment for minor injuries with no other serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Steven West
Bridge Avenue
Davenport
West
Cay
Newport Crossing
Vehicle Slid on Ice Striking Hydrant at Stop Sign
Police reported the car skidded on ice at a stop sign and damaged the left front section when it struck a hydrant. The hydrant also sustained damage.
Cedar Valley Methodist Christmas Program Recital Led by Local, Community Singers
Cedar Valley's Methodist church held a Christmas program Sunday with Darel Sterner and Orville Luedtke directing. Recitations and songs featured many local names including Darla Sterner, Jeff Blair, Annette Askam, Allen Blair, Missy Phelps, Barbara Haven, Greg Warner, and David Luedtke among others. A playlet, exercises, and unison singing completed the program, with a gift presented to Rev. Marvin Ceynar and committees named for planning and treats. A brief, unrelated note on raccoons and their eating habits followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
Cedar Valley Methodist Church
Darel Sterner
Orville Luedtke
Darja’ Fae Sterner
Jeff Blair
Annette Askatina
Allen Blair
Missy Phelps
Barbara Jamson
Darla Fae Sterner
Dark Steiner
Brian Luedke
Leslie Haven
Barbara Haven
Jon Meyers
Gregory Warner
Pamela Warner
David Luedtke
Waren Mel
Barbara Johnson
Darla Fay Sterner
Dark Sterner
Brian Luedtke
Leslie Havem
Barbara Havelton Mayers
Christmas
Ware
Linda Hildebrand
Vista Phelps
Debbie Shingledecker
Lory Hildebrand
Leonard Warner
Cathy Rabe
Neil Widebrand
Vicki Jo Hopker
Steve Shetler
Beth McIntire
Barbara Shelter
Jim Blair
Harald Barnes
Dennis Barnes
Carl Shingledecker
Marvin Ceynar
John Flater
Clifton Meyers
Ed Hildebrand
Jack Blair
Oakville Woman Suffers Stroke and Medical Update
Mrs. Mabel Rold of Oakville suffered a stroke Monday night at home. Found by neighbor Miss Cora Rechkemmer, she was unable to speak and had right side paralysis. Taken to Mercy Hospital Burlington by ambulance around 1 a.m. Evelyn Carter to spend winter in Grandview Missouri after Christmas. Lyle and Marie Timmerman, Russell Timmerman’s children, hospitalized with pneumonia at Mercy Hospital Burlington this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Mabel Rold
Rold
Cora Rechkemmer
Jerry Delzell Based in Texas Jan. 2
Mrs. Jerry Delzell and two boys have been staying with her parents Harold and Mrs. Fletcher while Mr. Delzell attended a technician school in Pensacola Florida. The note indicates he will be based in Texas starting January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Delzell
Texas
Wapello
Jerry Delezell
Harold Fletcher
Delzell
Pensacola
Fla
Military family to be stationed in Beeville Texas
Mc Delzel arrived here Monday after completing his course and will depart with his family for Beeville Texas January 2 where he will be stationed. A Christmas dinner was held Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Alan Winder with attendees including Mr and Mrs Jim Cotter and Ann of Columbus Junction and Mrs Lulu Winder and the McElhinneys plus two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc. Delzel
Beeville
Texas
Alan Winder
Jim.Cotter
Ann
Columbus Junction
Lulu Winder
5. McElhinney
Alain Winder
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Limoges
France
Apple
Crow's Radio Repair
Dial AM
Cedar Valley Methodist
Dick Brand
Steve Blair
Neil Hildebrand
Brian McIntire
Vicki Jo Hepker
Steve Shaller
Beth Melntire
Sandra Melntire
Diane Luedike
Jesus
David Luedte
Karen Melntire
Linda Sheller
Marsha Blair
Jacque Jarvis
Mike Blair
Sheryl Haven
Jackie Barnes
Debra Mclntire
David Johnson
Jeanie Warner
Jeff Warner
Whitsitt’s
East Second St
Grant Maid
Woodcrest
Solinds
Batistes
Plies
West Second St
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