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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

5

Brazen Cash Register Theft Strikes Iowa City

Authorities hunt a thief who entered Dom's Service in Iowa City Friday night and fled with a cash register containing about 250 dollars eight days after a Muscatine station was similarly hit. Police say seven people were in or near the station during the theft, with a description noting a man about 40 to 45 years old wearing a dark jacket.

Iowa City Town City Dom Polles Floyd N. Phillips Shell Park Avenue Muscatine Bill Phillips Phillipses

Guilty Plea on OMVI in Muscatine Court

George Harule Bonney of Wilston pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Muscatine district court. Judge Clay Le Grand granted a delay of sentencing to March 1, 1982 after his Dec 17 arrest on Highway 28. Cleve Leroy Reifert of Muscatine, indicted for OMVT, pleaded not guilty in the same proceedings.

George Harule Bonney Wilston Muscating Clay le Grand Bonney Muscatine State Highway Patrol Cleve Leroy Reifert Muscartine OMVT St Mississippi Drive

New Court Term Opens Tuesday In Muscatine District Court

Muscatine district court will open for the January term at 10 a.m. next Tuesday with Judge Matthew Westrate presiding. The session marks the start of a new court term in the Muscatine area.

Muscatine

High Prairie WSCS Meets at Church for January luncheon

The regular High Prairie Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting will be held at the High Prairie Methodist Church on Thursday January 4 with a dessert luncheon at 12 20 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs Richard Eichelberger and Mrs Lysle Kienelberger Mrs Clifford Herlein will lead the program titled Easy Answers Members should bring used clothing for the Bidwell Riverside Home A fourth birthday dinner was held in honor of Duane Eichelberger son of Mr and Mrs Martin Eichelberger guests included his grandparents and other relatives

High Prairie Women's Society of ‘Christian Service High Prairie Methodist Church Richard Eichelberger Lysle Kienelberger Clifford Herlein Jesson Riverside Duane Eichelberger Martin Eichelbergen Randail Hoben Levi Eichelberger Randail

Dinner honored 25th anniversary at Muscatine residence

Mr and Mrs Russell Gast and family were dinner guests at Clyde Minder residence in Muscatine to celebrate the Gasts 25th wedding anniversary. Twenty five relatives attended and a gift and bouquet were presented to the honorees.

Grandview Russell Gast Clyde Minder Muscatine Wag Gast

Snow to fall across Iowa as new disturbance approaches

The Weather Bureau announced light snow began overnight and will continue across Iowa into Sunday. Expect 1 to 3 inches total with multi regional lows, from 21 below to 15 above across the state, with city readings varying from 17 above Friday to subzero in several towns.

Towa Weather Bureau Great Plains Xevo Mercury LeMars Sioux City Davenport Lenox

Grateful Farmer Leaves Estate To Government

A Nebraska farmer left his estate, valued at 250000 to 300000 dollars, to the United States. Esley H. Sproat died at 64 in an unheated rural home, found after neighbors broke in. Executor George Hastings said Sproat spurned hospitals or relatives, citing gratitude for freedom and opportunity. The will directed the entire estate to the United States.

Agalalla Neb Esley H. Sproat George Hastings Grant Sproat United States of America

Muscatine service clubs outline activities for coming year

Activities of Muscatine service clubs judges and patriotic societies for the coming year will be launched at meetings next week. New Year’s Day holiday cancels Monday meetings for Rotary Servo and Toastmasters. Kiwanis meet at Pearl Lanes Tuesday for lunch and two lines of bowling. Town Judge No 2 Knights of Columbus and Eagle lodges schedule Tuesday night. Muscatine club to hold four business meetings at Thursday lunch. Power Boat club meets 7:20 p.m. Wednesday at American Legion club. Muscatine chapter of Tyack Walton League installs new officers Thursday night at Fairport clubhouse. Two films Duck Hunting and Wishing and Skiing in Ontario. American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday. Triune Lodge and El Rey Grotto meet Friday at Masonic temple. Moose dance announced for Saturday night.

Muscatine Service Clubs Patriotic Societies Rotary Servo Toastmaster Clubs Kiwanis Club Pearl Lanes Knights of Columbus Eagle Lodges Muscatine Club Muscatine American Legion Club Tyaak Walton Wague Fairport Ontario American Legion Aunill~ mi Triune Lodge el Rey Grotto Masonic

Wapello Painter Sells Works to Local Firms

Wapello artist Bernard Gejewski who staged a gallery at the Wapello Library sold Old Mill Farm to Wilkerson Real Estate Co and Chief Wapello to the Wapello State Bank. Paintings remain on display at the two businesses. Frank Dight visits his son Dean and family in Mexico City. Mrs. Charles Syphritis and husband went to Mercy Hospital in Burlington.

Wapello Bernard Gejewski Semntine Age Old Mill Farm Wilkerson Real Estate Co Frank Dight Dean Dich Mexico City Charles Syphritis Mercy Hospital Burlingston

AALW Group to Meet at Library on Tuesday Evening

The International Relations group of AALW will meet at 7 pm on Tuesday January 16 at the library to discuss ongoing programs and upcoming events.

AALW

Wapella Man Pleads Guilty to Revoked License Driving

Wapella-Dale LaVern Borden of Davenport pleaded guilty on November 3 to driving with a license under continuing revocation. He appeared before Judge Van Allen for sentencing and was fined 900 dollars plus costs. He serves 30 days in jail in lieu of payment.

Wapella Dale LaVern Davenport van Allen

New Era ALCW Meets Tuesday Evening

The New Era ALCW will meet Tuesday evening January 2 at 7720 p.m. at Agnes Brown’s home 4426 Lincoln Blvd. Deloris Strong will be assisting hostess.

New Era Alcw Agnes Brown Lincoln Blvd Deloris Strong Ute

Report of Damage to Two Autos in Illinois Collision

Police log details a Friday morning crash at Washington Street and Park Avenue involving two vehicles. Larry Daniel Lick and Harold A Peterson sustained over $100 in damage each after Peterson ran a red light on icy Park Avenue, colliding with Lick’s car.

Larry Daniel Lick Amherst Avenue Harold A Peterson Imouth Washington Sheck Park Avenue Peterson Jeff

Driver Fined for Vehicle Under Control Charge

Robert W. Martin, 38, of 2102 Sampson Street, fined $15 and costs in police court Friday for failure to have his vehicle under control following a traffic accident on December 12.

Robert W. Martin Sampson Street

Negro Begins His Campaign For Congress

Jackson Mississippi Negro activist Robert L. T. Smith, 58, announces his candidacy for Congress to raise Mississippi from the bottom in education and income. He opposes Rep John Beil Williams in the June Democratic primary and calls for broad voting registration.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Congress Robert L. T. Smith John Beil Williams Ker

Beta Forum Meeting Reminder for January 2

Beta Forum will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday January 2 at the home of Mrs. Harold Peters, 217.

Harold Peters

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