Windus Damage Actions Reinstated After Court Ruling
Windus damage suits by Loren Dale Windus seeking 395,300 involving injuries and death from an explosion at their home near West Liberty were reinstated by Muscatine district court judge Glenn D. Kelly. The rulings vacate prior judgments to allow trials on merits, citing clerical and procedural issues but no dishonesty. Defendants include Great Plains Gas, National Propane, Fisher Governor, Wolf Appliances, Ruud Manufacturing, Shell Oil, and others linked to the water heater incident on August 15, 1957.
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Loren Dale Windus
Nim
Muscatiffe District Court
Glenn D. Kelly
Kelly
Gornse
West Liberty
Windus
Shirley Ann
Great Plains ‘Gas
National Propane Corporation
Fisher Governor Company
Herbert Ivan
Gladys Woll
Wolf Appliances
Raymond Penderson
Ruud Manufacturing Corporation
Shell Oil Company, Inc
Satisfactory School Audit Is Completed
The state audit of Moscotine Community School District, covering July 1 1961 through June 30 1962, found records satisfactory. Bonded indebtness stood at 1,981,000 with no new bonds issued and a five year summary shows rising general fund receipts and district tax receipts alongside increased state and federal aid. disbursements rose from 1,105,039 in 1956-57 to 1,999,469 in 1961-62.
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Moscotine Community
L. G. Copeland
Board of Education
Man Arrested For Expired License On City Street
Vernon La Tale of Kindler Avenue was arrested by police at 9:00 pm for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. The license had expired for a year and a half. La Rue posted a $3 bond in police court for an appearance on January 12.
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Vernon la Tale
Kindler Avenue
la Rue
Tired kidneys get fresh balance with Burkews formula
Fragmented ad style note promotes Burkews balanced kidney formula for relief. Claims to cleanse Unie waste and rid body of toxins. Mentions Henderson Drug Co and local shop locations as selling points. Contains unclear phrases and inconsistent branding.
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cOly Drug
Henderson Drug CO
Muscatine Bank Reports Record Assets
The Muscatine Bank and Trust Company held its annual meeting on January 4 1962 with about 97 percent of capital represented. President F Warren Allen announced deposits and loans surpassed 21 900 900 dollars marking the bank’s highest assets in history amid solid growth. Directors elected for 1963 include Edward B Albers F Warren Allen and others. The board then elected C D Oberwortmann as chairman and reappointed officers including Warren Aiden president Harold Lemkau EVP and George Struliz asst VP and cashier.
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Muscatine Bank and. Trust Company
Glock
F. Warren Allen
Allen
Third and
Cedar Streets
Edward B. Albers
Kenneth Coder
Wendell Hoopes
Jann L. Klein
M. D. Harold E. Lomkau
Edward R. Maher
C. D. Oberwortmann
Harald W. Ogilvie
Charles A. Rehwald
Vernon Shepard
George A. Shepley
Carl J. Spaeth
George Springborn
E. Raymond Tipton
John M. Musser
St. Paul
Minn
Atlights
F. Warren Aiden
Harold E. Lemkau
George Speingborn
Br.a. Struliz
G. DB. Nelson
William R. Henning
Margaret Kran
Charles J. Courtney
Honored for 39 Years on Library Board
Maynard L. Thompson received a gift and letter of appreciation from library trustees after 39 years on the P.M. public library board. The gesture, presented by board president Mrs. John Klein, cited her artistic skill in library planning and her service at state and district Iowa Library association meetings.
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Maynard L. Thompson
P.M. Public Library
Cavembnt
Thompson
John Klein
Iowa Library Association
Postal Department Investigates All Box Damage Reports
The Post Office Department will investigate every reported case of damaged or stolen mail boxes. Muscatine and rural county areas have seen several incidents. Postal officials emphasize mail boxes are patrons private property, but the service investigates any damage.
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Poste Office
Joh
H. Hendl
Muscatine
Post Office Department
Peslnaser
Hendviks
Dr Karl Berns to Speak at Moline Association Meeting
Dr Karl H Berns assistant executive secretary for field operations of the National Education Association will speak Wednesday January 38 at the Moline Walshian Association meeting of the Moline Public School System The talk titled The Current Problems of Our Profession A dinner at 430 preceded by a punch bowl at 6 PM at Moline High School Reservations to Helen Goranson 2044 Lath Avenue Moline IL
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Karl H. Berns
National Educatio Association
Moline Wal.eclian Association
Moline Pynlie
Bowl Howe
Moline High Sie
Tvs
Helen
Rehwaldt Re-Elected by Auto Dealers
Charles Rehwaldt of Muscatine has been reelected by the Town Automobile Dealers Association in Muscatine County to serve as a director of the state organization for a three year term. He will represent Muscat County dealers at the annual directors meeting in Des Moines on March 24 preceding the 45th annual convention of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association.
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Charles Rehwaldt
Muscartine
Town Automobile Dealers Association
Muscatine County
Frank D
Aehwaldt
Muscat County
Des Moines
Towa Automobile Dealers Association
Improvements Commended By Muscatine Chamber Group
The Downtown Development Committee of the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce mailed letters to 125 retail and service firms commending recent improvements. Chairman George J. Volger said individual efforts made shops more attractive and contributed to a clearer business picture for the city.
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Muscatine
Opel Police Group Elects New President
Muscatine police local No 6 elected Officer Robert Opel president to succeed Charles Fish on Wednesday afternoon. Joseph G. Maher was reelected secretary-treasurer, trustees named William R. Getz for one year and Marcus Montagna for two. The trustees form the auditing committee. Other committee selections include Ware, Wayne McDaniel, Jack Roelle, Clifford Bennett, and others in attendance.
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Muscatine
Robert Opel
Charles Fish
Joseph G. Maher
Art William R. Getz
Marcus Montagna
Ware and
Hour
Wayne Mc‘Danial
Jack Roelle
Clifford Bennett
McDanial
Roelle
Glenn
Axel
Sick
William F. Brendel
Ronald Hauen
Scout Troop 117 Elects Officers
Scout Troop 217 of Zion Lutheran church held its officer election Wednesday evening at the parish hall. David Freese was elected senior patrol leader. Flaming Arrow patrol leader Mike Wingard. Mike Kestor assistant patrol leader. Eric Apland serje. Craig Drake patrol leader Bat patrol. Butch Hageman assistant. Jerry Wayne Wieter serje. Pine Tree patrol leader Bill Myers. Mike Agams assistant. Bob Schvieber serje.
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Zion Lutheran Church
David Freese
Flaming Arrow Patrol
Mike Winegard
Mike Koestor
Eric Apland
Craig Drake
Butch Hageman
Jerry Wayne ‘Wieter
Pine Tree Patrol
Bill Myers
Mike Agams
Bob Schvieber
Sevibe
American Flag Stamp Issued by Post Office
Postmaster Johny Hendriks announced the five cent American Flag stamp is now on sale. The stamp shows the flag in true colors with the White House outlined in blue and omits the words United States and Postage. It measures 0.75 by 0.87 inches and is arranged horizontally with an annual print run of 400 million.
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Johny Hendriks
White House
U. S. Postal Department
United States
U.S
Tax Credit Proposals For College Aid Hit Washington
Washington lawmakers proposed tax relief measures to help families with college costs. Rep. Fred Sohwenerl introduced a bill for an income tax credit, Rep. Joan Monagan backed a 1200 exemption, and Rep. Silvie Conie urged a deduction up to 1000 annually per child for higher education expenses.
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Washington
Fred Sohwenerl
B-rown
Joan
Monagan
Fer Conn
Silvie
Conie
Fe-Mass
Sour Musical Note At Inaugural Ball Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa reports a sour note at the inaugural ball for Governor Harold Hughes with the Des Moines Musicians Union objecting to the hired orchestra. The union claims the arrangement harms local musicians and disrupts the celebratory mood of the event.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Medical Conference Draws Doctors From Seven States
Dr C P Phillips of Muscatine among 92 percent of physicians from seven states attending a postgraduate conference in obstetrics and gynecology at the State University of Jawa College of Medicine. A panel on obstetrics was presented as part of 1913 scientific lectures during the event on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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C. P. Phillips
Muscatine
State University of Jawa ‘College ‘of Medicine
Knights of Pythias meeting at Walcott Lodge 312
Officers will be installed and reports given at 8 o'clock tonight. Oyster supper will follow with sandwiches for oyster eaters. Attendees include Knights of Pythias members from Muscaling and Wyoming Lodge No 76.
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Wycoming Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Muscaling
Walcott Lodge No
Walcott
Moving Ahead With Bridge Traffic Control Projects
The Muscatine bridge commission advances traffic control work though weather will affect completion. Widening on the east shoulder near the curve will finish Friday, enabling rock hauling and cement restoration. A small 200 foot river levee station will house an attendant with a telephone link to the house.
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Muscatine’ Bridge Commission
Minnis
H. Ry
Jack) McConnaha
Muscatine
McCormihy
Walmit Street
Time Proves Ability of Builders Who Put Papoose Creek Underground
The 16 foot diameter brick layered tunnel from Fulham Avenue to the Mississippi shows durable sewer construction. City crews repair a cement floor, replace old brick, and cement sections at Fourth Street as part of a broader sanitary system begun in 1957. Continuous work relies on cold weather and lighting, with pumps and trucks delivering materials to the Fourth Street manhole.
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Papoose Creek
Fullism Avenue
Mississippi
Fulham Avenue
Fourth Street
Jo Fardy
Sixth Street
Claude Figgins
Dane
Figgins
Third Street
Eighth Street
Hultman Outlines Views On Liquor Enforcement Policy
Des Moines Attorney General Evan Hultman argues liquor enforcement hinges on morals as well as law. He discusses illegal sales, legitimate key clubs, public cooperation, jury duties, and the need for a liquor control act including glass-by-glass service. He notes jurisdiction, county attorneys, and legislative gaps in Iowa law.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Evan Holtman
Iowa
An & Gorvide
Irkman
Lanter
Kuch
Hulaman Wad
Govu
Harold Hughes
State Safety Department
Muluman
Department of Justice
Hultman
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