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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1962

Page

9

Giant Pitcher Hurries Wedding to Save $9000

Stockton California report says San Francisco Giant Bob Garibaldi, 24, planned to marry Miss McNabb to save about $9000 on taxes tied to a community property law. The couple met in the fourth grade and had dated eight years. Garibaldi earned a $150,000 signing bonus last season and intended to wed in January but pushed to December 30.

Stockton Calif Carol Menabb San Francisco Giant Bob ‘Garibaldi Garibaldi Miss McNabb Dale Hag Beer Dea

Ellsworth JC Tourney Opens With First Round Matchups

First round games are set for Friday at the Ellsworth Junior College Holiday Basketball Tournament. Webster City faces Black Hawk of Moline IL, while Ellsworth meets Rochester Minnesota. Championship and consolation games follow on Saturday night.

Town Ellsworth Junior College Webster City Black Hawk Moline Ellsworth Rochester Minn

Youth Christmas bowling tourney leaders at Pearl Lanes

Leaders announced in a two day youth Christmas bowling event at Pearl Lanes. After Thursday actions top placers include handicap singles Merle Man Jey 34, Denny McGuire 480, Debbie Hurlbut 475. scratch singles Bud Stack House 340, Sam Rausnenberger 54, Scott Van Dyke 416. mixed doubles Zimmer man and Stegal 1037, Durst and Merical 1029, Schreurs and Hurlbut 1005. Handicap doubles Plem mons and Tompkins 2001, Wagner and Man Jey 953, Gunnell and Morgan 947. 3ANTAMS Handicap singles Melody James M9, Vickie Smith 330, Diana Cooney 327. Handicap doubles Vickie Smith and Melody James 793, Ly Weggen and Robbie Boutier.

Pearl Lanes Merle Man Jey Denny McGuire Debbie Hurlbut Bud Stackhouse Sam Rausnenberger Scott van Dyke Ron Zimmerman Kathy Stegal Mike Durst Sharrel Merical Craig Schreurs Tara Plemmons Paul Tompkins Clayton Wagner Pat Gunnell Janice Morgan Melody James Vickie Smith Diana Cooney Ly Weggen Robbie Boutier

Field Assessor Ruth Mauter Schedule at Wilton Hall

Wilton Field Assessor Ruth Mauter will hold sessions at Wilton city hall for two weeks from January 2 to January 18, daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Homestead and soldiers exemptions are to be signed then. Television and other taxable items must be listed. If unavailable at city hall, she will visit homes to contact residents.

Wilton Ruth Mauter Wilton City Hall

Elza Hamiltons Host Large Family Dinner in Conesville

A family dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Elza Hamilton Tuesday. Guests included numerous relatives from Washington Riverside Iowa City Columbus Junction Ainsworth Standview Muscatine and other nearby towns plus Fort Leonard Wood army twins Jerry and Larry Bean and Bernard Bean family members.

Elza Hamiltons Conesville Elza Hamilton Dale Bowen Leonard Leland and Lovell Washington Town Cleo Gerot LaVonne Joe Lorraine John Lenore Riverside Brenda Let Pierce Iowa City Lmirs Robert Goldsberry Norman Bean Stanley Bean Gary Dennis Russell Janet Teanette Ronnie Janelle Ainsworth Ralph Gelsing Karen Marsha Standview Danny Bean Belinda Danny Jr Lobby Bruce Norman Muscatine Mrs. Bernard ,Bean’ Ary Bradley Tuese

Oakville Church Notes Update From Local Parishes

Oakville Methodist Church hosts 11:00 service led by Rev. Dale M. Bass with sermon Counting the Cost and 9:45 Sunday School. New Year’s Eve party at 8:30 with Midnight service and guest speaker. Evangelism Week January 13 to 18 with Dr. J W Briggs preaching each evening. WSCS meeting January 8. Farview Church holds 11:00 service with Rev. Howard Feterson and 10:00 Sunday School. Fairview Aid meets January 9. Church of God at 11:00 with Rev. Herbert Clevenger. 10:00 Sunday School. youth service at 7:10. regular services 9:30 and 7:30 Wednesday.

Oakville Methodist Church Oak Ville Methodist Church Dale M. Bass Robert Campbell Howard Peterson J. W. Briggs Briggs WSCS Farview Church Howard Feterson Fairview Church Young Peoples Fairview Aid Hazel Hemphill Church of God Herbert Clevenger

M. Sun Couple Visits in Kansas

Morning Sun notes Mr and Mrs Calvin McClurkin visit their son Rev Don ald McClurkin in Topeka Kansas while a daughter resides in Los Angeles Mr and Mrs Robert Ivins visit with Mrs Ivins parents Mr and Mrs W Winblad of Silvis Illinois over the holidays Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Dalys Hobbs of Marshalltown for a Christmas dinner at Mrs Pauline Jacobs home with Mr and Mrs Donald Delzell of Chicago Delzell is Mrs Jacobs son-in-law

Calvin ‘McClurkin Donald McClurkin Topeka Kans Los Angeles Robert Ivins Ivins W. Winblad Silvis Dalys Hobbs Marshalltown Pauline Jacobs Donald Delzell Chicago Delzell Jacobs

Five Day Forecast For Town Temperatures

The period shows near normal daytime highs of the mid twenties to mid thirties with cooler nights. Expect warm first, then turn colder by Sunday or Monday. Rain chances average up to about a half inch, with light showers possible over the weekend and again around Tuesday or Wednesday.

Iowa Wesleyan names new vice president candidate

Iowa Wesleyan College announces Frederick B. Leighton of Northfield Minnesota as vice president for development. Leighton, currently director of alumni services at Carleton College, will succeed Herbert L. Jones who moved to Albion College in November and begin duties January 14. Leighton’s prior career includes St Paul Sunday Pioneer Press feature writer and photographer and state editor at Winona Daily News.

Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan College Frederick B. Leighton Northfield Minn Carleton College Leighton Herbert Tl. Jones Albion’ College Wesleyan Carleton St. Paul

Wayne Hankins Hosts Guests From Illinois and Nearby Towns

Wayne Hankins hosted guests including Junior Hankins and family from Muscatine and Davenport relatives in Town City Me son City and Denmark Iowa. Others visiting included Mr and Mrs Joe Hankins Greg Isathy Joey Cheryl plus Mrs Jolson teacher from Denmark. Brenda Lee Pierce from Town City School for handicapped children stayed about three weeks over Christmas with Elza Hamilton Milton Diveney and Pat, with many Diveney and Danielson family members joining.

Conesville Meson City Minois Junior Hankins Reg Valerie Tony Wayne’ Hankins Jane Tom Joe Hankins Greg Isathy Joey Cheryl Muscatine Paul Johnson Nellie Goodwin Wellman University Hospital Town City Jolson Denmark Iowa Brenda Lee Pierce Elza Hamilton Milton Diveney Pat Christias Junior Diveney Candy Song Davenport Jim Diveney James Jr Mike Diveney Mikey John Dilts Jimmy Dougie Danny Dan Diveney Monte Danielson Columbus Junction Donald Fisher Donald, Jr David and Darrell

Van Millers of Oakville Plan Florida Vacation

Van Millers of Oakville announce a month long vacation to Florida. Christmas guests at the Van Miller home included Mr. and Mrs. David Lee and family of Boone and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Noble of Clarence, Ta. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Curtiss Noble of Nebraska and others from McCausland Davenport Muscatine New Boston and Oakville.

Oakville Ed Reld David Lee Boone Chester Noble Clarence, Ta Curtiss Noble Nebr van Milfoy Fred Miller McCausland John Miller Davenport Frank Miller Muscaling Lewis Mosher New Boston Fritz Timmerman van Miller Florida

Richard Jackson Home on Leave

Sp4 Richard Jackson son of Mrs Emma Lee Jackson 713 W Mississippi drive is home on leave from Fort Riley Kansas. He arrived December 27 and will return January 4. Sp4 Jackson will depart for Germany sometime in the near future.

Richard Jackson Emma Lee Jackson Mississippi Drive Ft. Riley Kans Will Tern Jackson Germany

Illinois City News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Services

Misposs. Qry Mrs Virgil Schulthels returns to Muscatine after visiting Duane Tomlin. Sally Goodbert of Cordova plans to spend vacation with the Keller family. Artis Sedam's family visits Port Byron. Rev. Herbert Beuoy to preach next Sunday and discuss Colossians 2. Marvin Asay and others will serve as ushers and acolytes.

Virgil Schulthels Muscatine Duane Tomlin Sally. Goodbert Cordova Blinois Malcolm. Keller Artis Sedam Tia Hofstetter Roy Port Byron Twinais Herbert Beuoy Marvin Asay Harry Danner Sandy Feldman Monte Keller Albert Danner Art Feldman

PTA Sponsoring Teen Dance at Wilton Dec 28 Wilton city hall dance set and chaperones listed

The Wilton PTA hosts a Teenage Christmas dance at Wilton city hall on Saturday evening December 28 with music by the Collegiates of Muscatine. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs Alvin Martine, Mr and Mrs John Luth, Mr and Mrs Walda Alder, Mr and Mrs Jack Hintz, and Mrs Normona Johnson.

PTA Wilton City Hall Muscatine Alvin Martine John Luth Walda [Lder Jack Hintz Norwmna Johnson Wilton ,Township Homemakers Club Moscow Township

Texans Visit At Morning Sun Holiday Gathering

Texan visitors Keith Johnson and a Fr. Worth family join MM Todd and Johnsons for Christmas dinner in Mt. Pleasant. Attendees include Gen Orr Thelma Griffin Rudman family Ulrich Stock Sherrie Adele Lone Tree Bob Rudman Town City Gary Reedy Wayland Strickfaden Davenport and others. Guests of Leroy Marine group also host Waller Coxon Dewey and D H Marine on Christmas Day.

Keith Johnson Fr. Worth Texas Todd Millard Johnson Gene Orr Thelma Griffin Mt. Pleasant Sherrie and Adele Lone Tree Bob Rudman Town City Gary Reedy West Liberty Paul Stickfaden Wayland Sandra Strickfaden Donna Strickfaden James. Adkins Davenport Leroy Marine Waller Coxon Dewey D. H. Marine

Christmas Day Gatherings Among Newcombs and Kin in Iowa City

Newcombs in Chicago for Christmas Day and extended family events ripple through Cedar Valley with Mr and Mrs Trussell. Carol Newcomb stays with Mrs Russell and Leo Wind family as visits continue. Meyers hosts relatives, including Lloyd Potter’s family in Moline, while Duttons dine with Emma Boyens in West Liberty. J A Kline and Lawrence Roth host Christmas at their daughter’s home in Alalssa along with Paul Oberman and Wendell Eden kin in Washington.

Cedar Valley Trussell Newcomb Carol Charles Chicago Russell Leo Wind Russell Newcomb George Meyers Christas Lloyd Potter Karen Henry Minos City Virgil Meyers Joe Ralph Welch Moline Warren Dutton Emma Boyens West Liberty Duttons Husyard Vern Jarvis J. A. Kline Lawrence Roth Bill Janet Alalssa Paul Oberman Wendell Eden Washington

Christmas Eve Family Gatherings In Cedar Valley Area

Family Guy Flater and relatives shared Christmas Eve supper and a gift exchange with guests including Dr. and Mrs. John Caray Connie a student at Town Wesleyan Mt Pleasant Tom Becky and Jimmy in West Liberty Mr and Mrs Clinton Meyers Mr and Mrs Jack Meyers Jon Jay Miss Patlie Meyers and Mr and Mrs J J Grigg Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Marvin Blair and family Mr and Mrs Levi Eichelberger at High Prairie Mr and Mrs Charles Morgan Chuck and Wade at dinner with Lyle Lond Blair Wellmar Ardell Miller at Wellmar Jack Blair and family at Sweetland Wilton Bargstadt guests at Sweetland Clifton Meyers with Dick Peters West Liberty The document records multiple Christmas Eve and Day gatherings across Cedar Valley Wellmar West Liberty and related homes.

Cedar Valley Guy Flater John Caray Connie Town Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Tom Becky Jimmy West Liberty Clinton Meyers Jack Meyers Jon Jay Patlie Meyers J. J. Grigg Marvin Blair Levi Eichelberger High Prairie Charles Morgan Chuck and Wade Lyle Lond Blair Town City Adrian Rabe Cathy Jack Blair Song Ware Wilton Bargstadt Sweetland Clifton Meyers Dick Peters Wir John Blair Larry Gowwid Muscatine al Chesebro Jack Chesebro Earl McIntire Towe City Warren MeIntire Floyd McIntire Virgil Vetter Gong Mary Adams Ernest Vetter Nichols Mary. Adams Richard Edmonds Larry Roger Barbie C A. Edmonds Wiley Clare Little York Levi’ Eichelberger Richard Eichelberger Linda Kenneth Susan Sharon Donald Virgil Eichelberger Jean Douglas John Virginia Jeff Marsha Allan Brenda Marlin Eichelberger Duane Randall Myron Glen French Kay Wayne Pamela Earl Allick Bob Peters Virgil Fuirman Lens Ron Gordy Secord Jim Zuleiman Minday Omaha Milton Borgstadt Harold Hetzler Jim George Steve Mike Frank Seiler Columbus Junction Kenneth L. Duncan William Hoben Bryan Don Duncan Tomaté Jim Joan Duncan Todd and Clyde Duncan

Stollers Honor Six Birthdays at Family Party

A Stoller family birthday gathering was held Wednesday evening at Mr and Mrs Richard Stoller home in Oakville to celebrate six family members birthdays. Guests included multiple Stollers and Browns from nearby towns, with attending relatives from St Louis Burlington Antes and Shenandoah Iowa. Also noted were holiday visits from Wilton Carroll Eden and Lyle Folk, and a Christmas dinner at Leroy Mellet home in Shenandoah Iowa.

Oakville Richard Stoller Stoller Eszl Stoller Danny Harry Staller Ray Roy Staller Ralph Brown Tor Ray Stoller Kim St. Louis Jarl Stoller Steven Eddie Earl Stoller Jr Curtiss Burlington Robert Brown Wayne Brown Antes Barbara Rachael Dopler Wilton Carroll Eden Towa Luther Eden Hepburn Lyle Folk Elkhorn Iowa Leroy Millet Shenandoah

Boston Teacher Visits Parents for Christmas Dinner

Miss Virginia Dunn, a Boston teacher, visits her parents Mr and Mrs Williams Dunn in Columbus Junction. She shares Christmas dinner with Ruby and Rassie Aringdale and Nellie Aringdale and Helen Aringdale, along with Fred Aringdale.

Virginia Dunn Boston Columbus Junction Missy Virginia Dunn Mas Williams Dunn Fred Aringdale Nellie Aringdale Helen Ruby Rassie Aringdale

Planks Move To Columbus Junction Store Opening

Columbus Junction dir and Mrs Charles Plank and daughter Jodie moved here from Washington to the former Marion Reed residence. He will open the new International Implement store in Columbus Junction. PRA Meeting: Columbus PTA meets Wednesday evening Jan 9 with a University of Town demonstration on speech therapy techniques. County officials Lurline Winder and Robert Gibson will explain benefits to school children.

Columbus Junction Charles, Plank Jodie Washington Marion Reed International Implement Columbus Pta University of Town Lurline Winder Robert Gibson

Greggs Host Children From Hoosier State

Hoosier guests from Indianapolis spend holidays with West Liberty families. Christmas Day gatherings include the Gregg and Spinden households, with multiple relatives and extended kin sharing meals and celebrations at various homes in the area.

Greggs Hoosier State

Roger Pretz Returns to Army Base

Roger Pretz, stationed in Washington state, returned there Wednesday after a ten day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs John Pretz and other relatives. Rev W J Fowler will preach Sunday at the Columbus Junction and Columbus City Methodist churches in the absence of Rev Paris. Mrs Mabel Thompson Ainsworth visits this week with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D R Harbison, Mr and Mrs James Allen and two children and his mother Mrs Ira Allen spent Christmas with Beverly Allen in Town City.

Columbus Junction Roger Pretz Washington State John Pretz W. J. Fowler Columbus City Paris Mabel Thompson Ainsworth D. R. Harbison James Alen Irs Ira Allen Beverly Allen Town City

Christmas Day Visits Spread Across Iowa Towns

Ralph Nolls hosted relatives on Christmas Day with guests from Muscatine Davenport and Nichols including Jess Miller Ludie Wendinger Curtis Kerschinske Debra Tracy Georgie Warren Bill Kerschinske John Flater Virginia Calvin Flater Carolyn Geertz Kim Brian Louis Brei and others. Nearby families hosted gatherings with the Flaters Ness Spring and Wigim households sharing festive dinners and greetings across Davenport Muscatine West Liberty and Iowa City.

Cedar Valley Ralph Noll Jess Miller Canada Ludie Wendinger Curtis Kerschinske Debra and Tracy Georgie Warren Bill Kerschinske Muscatine John Flater Virginia Calvin Flater Valerie Dwight Flater Davenport Darwin Ness Emily Iowa’ City Raymond Lewis George Frank Spring Louis Brei Nichols Carolyn Geertz Kim Brian Robert Wigim Richard Wigim West Liberty Everet Holst Jil L. B. As Enton

Blair Family Dinner Guests From Local Area

Muscatine residents recount a Christmas week dinner gathering with relatives and friends. Attendees include Larry Gowwid family of Muscatine, Marvin Blair and children, Chesebro and McIntire families from West Liberty and Towne City, plus Virgil Vetter and Mary Adams kin.

Pvt Pretz Home on Leave from Fort Hood Texas

Pvt Pretz of Columbus Junction is home for a ten day leave with his parents and relatives. The visit includes Dr and Mrs J Schlicher and daughter Mary Ann of Cedar Falls with Rev and Mrs W J Fowler. Also, Mr and Mrs Edward Gentzler and two children, visiting his mother Mrs Edna Gentzler, plan to move from New York City to Decatur Illinois.

Columbus Junction Edward Prez Ft] Hond Texas Guy Pretz J. Schlicher Mary Ann Cedar Falls W. J. Fowler Edward Gentzler Edna Gentzler New York City Decatur

Danners Welcome Illinois Guests for Christmas Dinner

Cedar Valley household hosts Christmas guests from Illinois and nearby towns. The Danners' guests include Pauline Blanchard Delmar Gingerich and family Jous Danner and Peggy Sue. Evening visitors include Dean Toburen West Liberty.

Cedar Valiey Carroll Darinet Pauline Blanchard Minois Delmar Gingerich Jous Danner Peggy Sue Dean Toburen West Liberty Mr. Danner Philipena Danner Muscatine Roy Merchant Richard Merchant Robert Smith Ed Eichelberger Stewart Hitchcock Lon Lewis Wweat Liberty Eichelbergers Jim Jensen

Barnes Family Hosts Christmas Dinner Gatherings

Cedar Valley observers note Mr and Mrs Walter Barnes hosted a Christmas Day family dinner with many relatives visiting from Muscatine Davenport Atalissa Woodbine TSU and local towns. Attendees included Lloyd Barnes Ed Laughlin William Laughlin Harold Laughlin Helen Laughlin Isabella Husen Bernard Gerber Abed Brown Earl Lindle Johnny Phillips Scott Alan Wayne Cornell Jack Meyers Jon Brenneman and others.

Cedar Valley Walter Barnes Lloyd Barnes Ed Laughlin Billy West Liberty Wiliam Laughlin Harold Laughlin Helen, Laughlin Isabella Husen Bernard Gerber Muscatine Carl Shingledecker Gary Carla Debra Abed Brown Davenport Earl Lindle Johnny Phillips Atalissa Vern Foutch Scott Alan Woodbine Wayne Cornell TSU Lester Cornell Jack Meyers Jon Jay Abts Paul Brenneman Near Nichols

Hitchcock Families Host Christmas Eve Gatherings

High Prairie and Muscatine area households welcomed numerous relatives for Christmas Eve and Day. Names include Hitchcocks Eichelberger Edmonds Blair Duncan and others, with meals hosted at homes in Muscatine Little York West Liberty Columbus Junction and Omaha.

B. H. Hitchcocks

Hurt in Crash After Visiting Kin in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Myers of Des Moines visiting relatives in Columbus were injured on return to Des Moines when a car swerved to cross the road and was struck. The Myers car suffered heavy damage and both were treated at a Pella hospital and later released. Mrs Myers had a fractured wrist and facial lacerations.

Columbus Kenneth Myers Des Moines Lyle Weber Myers Pella

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