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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1963

Page

2

Cadet Rutt Attends Air Force Summer Camp

Cadet Lavon F. Rutt of Columbus Junction participates in AFROTC summer encampment at Schilling Air Force Base Kansas. He is with the AFROTC program at the State University of Iowa and expects a second lieutenant appointment after graduation. He graduated from Cowows Community School.

Rutt Air Force Summer Camp Schilling Afb Kan Lavon F. Rutt Columbus Junction Air Forcn Reserve Officer Training Corps Afrotc Hare Floyd F. Rutt Rl. 1 State University of Iowa Air Force Allege

Eagle Scout Award Presented to James Ard at Church Ceremony

James Ard, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Campbell of Maple Grove Road, received the Eagle Scout Award at Musgerville Methodist church on Sunday morning. Richard H L Stoddard of Explorer Post 115 presented the award with Rev T Ray Crews and Chiefs Scout Executive Joseph A Brunton noted. Ard has served on the junior camp staff at Camp Minneyata and is vice president of Post 115 sponsored by Trinity Episcopal Church.

Musgerville Methodist Church James ‘Ard Floyd Campbell Maple Grove Road Richard HL. Stoddard Sexplorer Post T. Ray Crews Musser Willy Methodist Church Jim Chiefs Scout Joseph A. Brunton Jimy Camp Minneyata You Trinity Episcopal Church

American Legion County Meeting At West Liberty

Muscatine County American Legion holds county meeting at West Liberty Tuesday with officer elections. Posts from Muscatine Wilton and West Liberty will be represented.

American Legion County West Liberty Muscatine County American Legion Perm Legion Muscatine Wile ‘Ton

Mattress Fire Damages Upstairs Room at Diercks Home

Firemen were called to Albert Diercks residence at 12 Wisconsin Street to extinguish a mattress fire in an upstairs bedroom. The blaze was reported around 55 a.m. and caused damage to the mattress and room.

Albert Diercks Wisconsin’ Sweet

Programmers Needed For Data Processing Jobs

Advertises civil service programs for men and women ages 18 to 40 in keypunch data processors and IBM computer programs. Highlights basic salary range from 5795 to 12620 with higher pay for qualified applicants. Mentions civil service rating levels 7 to 12 and abundant job opportunities after training. Training is offered at personal expense with low tuition financing and a short period, can be pursued without interrupting current employment. Requires writing with a reluding phone number.

IBM

Marauding Dogs Strike Lake Township Sheep Losses

Marauding dogs have killed 13 sheep and 10 lambs on Lake Township farms, with additional livestock injuries and a heifer calf killed. Other incidents include chickens lost and multiple sheep killed or injured across several farms, prompting compensation claims via the county dog license fund.

Willer Lake Township Arthur’ He-Toyne EarlDenkrnaty Richard D.“Budelier Durant Animaes Maxes

Supreme Court remands damage suit in Iowa case

Iowa Supreme Court remanded the $200000 damage suit of Gerald R. Comer against Lyle E. Burns to the Luscatine district court for retrial on both the main claim and the counter claim. Comer alleged damage to his car after Burns collided with Garcia on highway 6 near the Cedar River bridge January 13, 1961. Burns, residing in Rolfe, had counter claimed. the trial court denied judgments notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial.

Towa Gerald R. Comer Lyle E. Burns Luscatine Comer Connor Joseph Ly. Garcia Cesdar River Bridge Burns Lved- At- Rolfe Supreme Court Teial Garcia Comet Davenport

Heart Attack While Boating Injures Man in River Incident

Cle F Cooper, staying on Fair Street, was hospitalized in fairly good condition after a heart attack on the Mississippi River Sunday evening while boating with friends near Coyner's Marina. Employer at Lock and Dam No 16 summoned Riley's ambulance to meet the boat. Cooper received oxygen on the way to Muscatine General Hospital.

Cooper Muscatine General Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 16 Riley Coyner's

Theft Reported At Jphs DX Station In Mississippi

Theft of about $50 in currency from Jphs DX service station on SLL West Mississippi Drive was reported early Sunday. Police say the front door was pried after 4 a.m. Intruders left roughly $20 in change in the cash register and the nightlight was off when the station reopened.

Jph Mississippi Drive Paliee

Mueller Moves To California War

Mueller and his family relocate to San Bruno California joining two sons and a daughter who already reside there.

Mueller California War Sun Mart San Burno

Misuse of Credit Drives Bankruptcy Trends

Richard F. Stageman of the Southern District discusses debt mismanagement, noting a rise in bankruptcy petitions in fiscal 1962 and describing Chapter XII as a voluntary plan to repay debts within three years. He cites wage earners and married individuals as common filers, many due to divorce or illness, and praises Chapter XII for debt freedom and economic benefit.

Richard F.stageman U-5 Avhat Houscal Towa Jexa Jonly Stageman District of The V Federal Court Iowa Stageran

Masters Golf Film Shown For Rotary

A color motion picture of the 1963 Masters played at Augusta Georgia was shown at a Rotary luncheon by Jack Nietzel. The film highlighted the four day tournament and featured commentary on participants and their shots.

Augusta Rotary Club Jack Nietzel Gelfer United States

Free Swims Set At Weed Park Pool

Free swims will be held this summer at the Weed Park pool. Pool manager George Frasher said the sessions are for children 14 years and under from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Mothers may accompany but not swim.

Weed Park George Frasher

Air Force Commendation to Newcomer James D Newcomer

Technical Sergeant James D Newcomer received the Air Force Commendation Medal at Kunsan Air Base Korea. The citation cites his duties as Sector Supervisor of Security and Law Enforcement and acting First Sergeant of the 464th Line Support Squadron during 1962 to 1983. His family, Joyce Newcomer and two children, Michael and Kevin, reside at 31734 East Second Street Muscatine.

James D- Newcomer Kunsan Air Force Base Korea Cal Glen W. Thompson Newcomer Air Police Nunsan Joyce Stansell East Second Street Muscatine Michael Kevin Newsomer Jis Air Force 464Th Lineport Sq SAGE Sioux City Air Base Iowa

May Give Mental Exam To Beckwith

Jackson Mississippi SB Circuit Judge Leon Hendrick agreed to hear a motion for a mental examination for Byron de la Beckwith. Beckwith is indicted for the ambush murder of Negro leader Medgar Evers after a racial meeting. Beckwith, 42, was indicted by the Hinds County grand jury.

Jackson Miss Leon Hendrick Byron de la Beckwith Beckwith Medgar Evers Dist. Atty Bill Waller Hendrick Greenwood Fertilizer Hinds County Evers Ino

Pur Lane Golf Club Women Plan Early Week Meeting

The Women of Pur Lane Golf and Country Club will meet Tuesday at 3 30 a m at the lab for police and rolls. Golf will follow at 9 a m Musserville WSCS will meet at the Shenian Burns home with Mrs Burns 38 hostess Tuesday evening Mrs Raymond James will have Use lesson and Mrs Frank Hubbard will have the penne praynes Officers of Wangen at the Moose wall mest July 16 1 30 p m and chairman will meet July 1 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ardis Rick 1116 East Tenth a Ladies of Mullord church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the church Group 5 of Zion Lutheran church women will meet at the parish Wednesday at 1 30 Members are asked to please notice the change of day from Tuesday to Wednesday.

Pur Lane Golf and Country Club Musserville Wscs Wangen Moose Wall Mest Ardis Rick East Tenth Zion Lutheran Church

Blind Boy From Iowa Dies at Camp

A 14-year-old boy from Iowa died at Brainerd Minnesota after being found in two feet of water at a camp operated by the American Lutheran Church. Roger Kerch, of near Britt, had been at the Whitefish chain camp about 40 miles northeast of Brainerd. He was seen on a dock at 7:30 p.m. and shortly after a camper found him in the water. Camp officials and ambulance crew rushed him to Brainerd hospital where he died without regaining consciousness.

Brainerd Minn Gay American Lutheran Church Ragex Kerch Harold Wherch Near Brit Gordon Long Brain Ard Roger Dihet Schrming Brainerd Hospital

Mrs Luckstead Former Resident Dies in Fatal Crash

Gertrude Trudy Luckstead 26 formerly of Muscatine and her husband Jon 28 were in a two car head on crash on U S Highway 53 near Fowler Indiana. Both occupants of the other car Charles Stage 34 and Gertrude Stage 58 of Louisville Ky died. The Lucksteads were en route to New York on vacation.

Gertrude Trudy) Luckstead Pubuqueé Muscatine U.S. Highway 53 Fowler Ind Jon Luckstead Lucksteads Stanley Engineering Company Durrant and Bergquist Dubuque Charles Peter Stage Louisville Indiana State Chicago Luckstead New York Shila Winois

Soviet Reply Intensifies Split in World Communism

The Soviet Union published a sharp open letter in Pravda accusing China of hypocrisy and warmongering and threatening nuclear conflict with the West. The four page dispatch, replying to Beijing’s attack on Khrushchev's peaceful expansion, publicly reveals a deep breach in the Communist movement.

Moscow Saburday Sword Soviet Communist Communist Parties Khrushchev Pravda Peking Krushchev

Biscuit Mix Tips Add Orange Zest and Sugar

A home cooking note suggests adding a tablespoon of grated orange zest to biscuit mix. When preparing two cups of mix, include a little extra sugar to enhance flavor. The tip emphasizes pairing citrus brightness with a touch of sweetness.

Jail Stropes For Leaving Accident

Lanny Stropes, 27, Muscatine, was jailed for three days after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident Saturday night. He was arraigned before Justice Harvey G. Albee Jr and fined 50 plus costs, opting to serve the jail time. Police tied the offense to a parked car owned by Stanley M Howe on Orange street, with witnesses saying the hit vehicle fled with lights off. The damaged fender and minor vehicle damage were valued under 30 dollars each. James Mathis, who owned the car Stropes was purchasing, acknowledged selling it to him.

Lanny Stropes Muscatine Stropes Justice of the Peace Harvey G. Albee, Jr Stanley M Howe West Fourth Street Orange Street James Mathis Howe

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