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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1965
Page
2
Two days of fresh snow drew residents to Weed Park Sunday for sledding as the winter season began with a White Christmas. A photo by Mike Bendle captures the lively scene of families and youths testing their sleds on the covered hill.
Two year old Clay Cultice, son of Douglas and Mrs Cultice of 915 East 7th Street, has drawn 1800 to 1900 cards over two weeks as word of his incurable malignant tumors spreads. Cash gifts total about 174, with churches and schools sending storybooks and handmade items from many communities across Iowa Illinois California Missouri Minnesota Alaska and beyond.
Weekend crashes in Muscatine led to two drivers charged with failure to have control. Dennis Daro Cozad and Ronnie Joe Murray faced fines for collisions with other vehicles on East Fourth Street and Park Avenue. Damages included front and rear end impacts and a Christmas Eve snow skid.
Christmas Day visitors to the Andrew Grimm residence on Park Avenue included Mr and Mrs Fred Halling Mr and Mrs Kenneth Berry and Julie Muscatine Miss June Halling Davenport Mr and Mrs Gary McCullough and Aan Ames Mr and Mrs David Poffenberger and Laura Rock Island and Mrs Irma Yaicho Muscatine.
Burns Glenn Axel is appointed Muscatine chief of police succeeding Clifford Bennett who retires. Axel, navy veteran and 16 year department veteran, rises from daytime desk sergeant to lead a 23‑member force with a six month probation. The appointment ends mayoral inquiry into interested applicants and places Joe Maher Sr as assistant chief and Jack Roelle as captain. marian and Joyce Axel reside at 1141 Lagan Street.
Des Moines report states pensions for retired firemen and policemen must reflect holiday and longevity pay as earnable compensation. Assistant Attorney General McCauley cites these items as regular base pay, taxed and used to compute pensions. The ruling sets a $150 minimum monthly pension for all retirees regardless of job abolition.
Seven people sustained minor injuries when a car collided with a Clark's service pickup on Highway 61 92 just beyond Muscatine south city limits. The Orion driven vehicle was totaled in the Friday night crash. Deputy Sheriff Bob Miller reported Lonnie Clark drove to the scene.
President Johnson remains hopeful for a peaceful settlement in Viet Nam as a new pause in bombings is not announced. White House aides report he spent the holiday in Texas at his desk and remained in touch with advisers while public remarks were limited.
Richard L. Wetzel of Muscatine was charged with larceny in a case involving the theft of a radiator from Used Parts on Route 6. Deputy Sheriff Charlie Whistler, who arrested Wetzel on Christmas Day, said investigation of thefts at the Stewart road yard continues after James Bartenhagen reported parts stolen on December 14. A radiator was tossed from a car during a pursuit. Authorities were alerted around midnight.
A scanned snippet shows Muscatine Journal branding and notices claiming association with Lee Enterprises and AP dispatches. It references Muscatine Iowa postal details, second class matter status, and a 1379 act date. The OCR includes garbled place names and typos but indicates official publication context for the paper.
Subscription rates listed include daily by carrier forty cents for two weeks and by mail within fifty miles of Muscatine twelve dollars per year. The notice also mentions daily by mail beyond fifty miles, office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday morning service. Special delivery for missed papers is noted.
The church invites the public to view the Chrismons during an open house from 7 to 9 tonight. Refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall.
Pence 63 became a volunteer county jail inmate after appearing at the Muscatine police station and admitting a bout with drinking. He pleaded guilty before Justice G Pollock and received a 10 day sentence to curb his alcohol use. The county jail expected a quiet period after the prior prisoners left before Christmas.
A reception for junior, senior and graduate college students will be held from 1 to 4 30 p m Wednesday at the Muscatine Community College student lounge. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce local industries schools and the Muscatine Rotary Club the event aims to acquaint students with job opportunities at Muscatine firms after graduation. Rogal firms will be present to discuss career employment and summer employment. Refreshments will be served. All students in the area are invited to attend.
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