Transmission and tools stolen from Muscatine cars and shop
Police report thefts in Muscatine and nearby Hoff man plant. A 1982 model car owned by Robert Halling lost its four speed transmission amid alley parking. David Miller’s Ter marl car also missing a four speed unit. Thieves took $250 to $300 in tools, a $150 battery charger, hose, welding gear, lures, and other items. Window screens and storm windows were reported missing from a residence.
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Robert Halling
Route 2
Muscatine
S. 4
Hoffman and Sons Richstone
Muncating
Sheriff's Office
Hoffman
David Miller
Hall
Linenla Pr Blvd
Robert Payne
Halling
Mark Montgomery
New Salvation Army Captain Transferred to New Station
Capt. Iscael Velazques, in charge of the Muscatine Salvation Army corps since September 1936, will transfer to a new station later this month. He came to Muscatine from Newton after prior service at Waterloo and has not been advised of his new assignment or successor. Col. Birger Justing of Des Moines, the divisional commander, informed him he should report to the new post on January 20.
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Iscael Velazques
Muscatine Salvation Army Corps
Velazques
Musésaline
Newton
Ovo Yeay
Waterloo
Muscatine
Birger Justing
Des Moines
Judge appoints new court reporter in Muscatine district court
Judge Arthur F. Janssen of Maquoketa presides in the Muscatine district court. He appoints Kenneth T. Gutheil as official shorthand reporter, succeeding Paul R. Bistrkc who resigned at year end to enter private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Janssen
Maquoketa
Muscatine
Appraisers Appointed For Court In Muscatine District
Judge Matthew Westrate names three appraisers for muscatine district court property in state inheritance tax matters. Appointees are R. G. Tipton, E. J. Hendriks and J. Asthalter. Term is one year.
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Matthew Westrate
Muscatine District Court
Minimum size rule for envelopes declared by post office
The United States Postal Service states the minimum envelope size is 3 by 4.4 inches. Envelopes smaller than this will be returned or sent to the dead letter office if no return address exists. Smaller sizes hinder cancellation machines and other equipment, prompting elimination from mail streams.
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United States Postal Department
Two United Fund Directors Elected for Two Years
Two new United Fund directors were elected at a meeting of participating agencies. Richard Shultz was chosen to represent the YMCA and Mrs. Hole Mcllram was named to represent the YWCA. The annual membership meeting is set for Wednesday evening January 16.
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United Fund
Richard Shultz
YMCA
Hole Mcllram
YWCA
Elvin Paetz Named Rescue Unit Captain
Bill Lee resigned Monday night as Captain of the Muscatine Emergency and Rescue Unit at the No 2 fire station meeting. Elvin Paetz is the new captain with Sid Broad as 1st Lt and Clarence Rock as 2nd Lt.
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Bill Lee
Muscatine
No. 2
Elvin Paetz
Sid Broad
Clarence Rock
Paul Haley
Richard Bergman
Sam Hayes
Hilton Phillips
Laverne Reilert
Walter Ryder
Kenneth Snavely
Rudolph Stender
Nelson to shift from chief engineer to staff duties at Muscaline plants
Merrill Nelson, chief engineer since 1948 at Muscaline electric and water plants, will move to staff engineering duties in the administration office later this year. J. W. Andersen, general manager, said Nelson will handle coal supply evaluation, freight rates, gas contracts, operating trends studies, and future requirements for pumping, power, and transmission equipment. He is a graduate electrical engineer and will start after a new superintendent for the power plant is hired and acclimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Nelson
Muscaline Reunitions
J. W. Andersen
Andersen
Rt. Nelson
Will Discuss Museum Here January 22
A meeting at 7 50 p m Tuesday January 22 at the Civic Center will explore establishing a historical museum for Muscatine. The Kiwanis club museum committee chaired by Gene Rosenthal and representatives from civic groups will lead discussions on interest and formation.
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Muscatine
Civic Center
Kiwanis Club
Gene Rosenthal
Lid to Enforce Liquor By The Drink In Muscatine Area
Muscatine and county clubs and taverns prepare for liquor by the drink as Governor Hughes moves to enforce the state law January 17. Police and officials anticipate strict enforcement by January 16, while support grows for a new, more workable statute in the legislature.
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Muscatine
Harold Hughes
Iowa
Tlae
Ue Tite
Hughes, & Democrat
Norman Erbe
Clifford Bennett
Hars of
Garry Woodward
Enlire
Hughes
Woodwards
Attormey
Dick Oppelt
Bermett
Winter Air May Return To Yelutn Tonight
The Weather Bureau forecast colder air moving in from the north. Southeast Java is expected to see temperatures fall tonight with a low near 30 and a high in the low 30s on Thursday as snow is likely. Northerly winds bring continued below normal temperatures through Monday with 1.16 to 1.40 inches of precipitation possible in the five day span.
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Weather Bureau
Java
Mercury
Associated Press
Nortern Towa
Towa
Seek Talent For Ice Show At Weed Park Goldon
Officials seek skaters for a public ice show at Weed Park in Goldon. The tentative Saturday night event targets adults and teens with prizes for top performers. Call 3-304 any day between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to participate.
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Weed Park Lagoon
Grant County approves sewer project funding for phase one
The department of Health, Education and Welfare approved a federal grant for a sewer disposal project led by Rep. Schwerington and old U S Grant offices. The first phase costs about 1.04 million with a federal share of the grant. The Journal was advised by phone.
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Ered Schwerington
DO. C
Tedera
Department of Health
Huwcation and Welfare
Musca Fine
Gan
Vna
Three Vehicles Damaged In Hershey Avenue Crash
At 7 30 a m on Hershey avenue west of Green street three vehicles were damaged in a collision. Glen Richard Kurz 17 route 2 struck Delmar Pardie 42 of 1806 Kansas street pushing into the rear of John L Foor 44 of 3110 Gneida avenue. Pardie and Foor were stopped at the time. Each vehicle listed more than 100 dollars in damage.
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Hershey Avenue
Green Street
Glen Richard Kurz
Route 2
Delmar
Pardie
Kansas Street
John L. Foor
Gneida Avenue
Foor
Meeraink Elected Chairman of Planning and Zone Commission
Charles Meeraink was elected chairman of the planning and zone commission Monday night to succeed R. M. Meyer Jr. Mrs. Margaret Root was elected vice chairman to succeed Meeraink. Five year terms started for William Freund William Merk and Kenneth Busenberry along with other members J. Robert Lewis William Schalenacker Sanford Fosholt Harold Ash and Roy Kautz.
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Charles Meeraink
Chhairman
Planning and Zone Commission
R. M. Meyer, Jr
Margaret Root
Meeraink
William Freund
William Merk
Kenneth Busenberry
J. Robert Lewis
William Schalenacker
Sanford Fosholt
Harold Ash
Roy Kautz
Central Bank Posts Record Deposits and Growth Milestone
The Central State Bank reported a record year at its annual stockholders meeting with deposits rising to 18.8 million dollars, up about 3 million from the prior period. President John B. Rigler credited stronger farm and commercial accounts and broader business expansion in Muscatine. The bank unveiled a remodeling program to improve service, expanded its customer base, and instituted a pension plan for employees. Directors reelected include G. Stein, R. E. Reuling, and others, with officers such as B. Stein as chairman and Rigler as president also confirmed.
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Central State Bank
John B. Rigler
Muscatine
Rigier
G. Stein
R. E. Reuling
R. S. Jackson
V. D. Nietzel
Robert L. Roach
S. G Stein TV
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