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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1968

Page

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No Sign Found Of Downed Plane In Miss River Search

A missing Independence Missouri couple's plane reported down in the Mississippi River near Blanchard's Island southeast of Muscatine prompted a major search. Fifteen Iowa Patrol planes and two Army helicopters scoured the river as Muscatine police logged multiple minor vehicle collisions and a possible fire island sighting while officials pursued a lead from Fairfield and air rescue coordination.

Coast Guard Independence Mississippi River Blanchard’s Muscatine David Epperson David City Iowa Madison Wis Iowa Patrol Fairfield Chariton River Centerville Blanchard Wapello Maynard Allen Des Moines Iowa National Guard Blanchard Island Richard Gebauer Air Force Base Kansas City

Inter-Racial Group Hears Cecil Reed at Hayes Catholic High

Cecil Reed, commencement speaker at Hayes Catholic High School, spoke Friday night and answered questions on inter racial problems and local remedial actions. Attendees included local residents and clergy at the Waterman home on Oakland Drive. Reed, former state legislator and Employment and Security Commission member, addressed community concerns and suggested actions for study.

Cecil. Reed Hayes Catholic High School D R. Waterman Oakland Drive Reed Employment and Security Commission Aldeen Davis Frank Peniston Cecil Peniston Robert Huber Norbert Beckey Mary’ Patricia Joyce Timothy Joe Knowles Joseph Sparks Marion’ Templéman Harvey Woodstra Philip Auffrey Lawrence Douglas Bode Labode Jack Paetz William French

Subscription Rates For Muscatine Daily Paper

Delivery options include Muscatine city carrier for $2.00 monthly, other carriers 40 cents per 2 weeks, and mail subscriptions within 50 miles at $15 per year. Higher rates apply beyond 50 miles. Mail subscriptions payable in advance with office hours and mail-delivery details provided. Dial 263-2331 for special delivery service and missed papers.

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Elks Chanters 2nd Show Weekend at Muscatine High

Muscatine Elks Chanters present their 21st annual concert at Muscatine high school auditorium Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. The 100th anniversary of the Elks is noted as the men perform Vive Vaudeville with wives joining for vaudeville, religious selections opening, Notables quartet, and classic show tunes. Jack Paetz leads the committee with Max Collins directing and Lucille Carver as accompanist.

Muscatine The Elks Chanters Jack Paetz Jet Max Collins E. 5S Muscatine Area Order of Elks Jolly Corks Elks Yesteryear Notables Lucille Carver

Thieves Raid Cedar River Cottage West of Muscatine

Ruth Stock reported a burglary at a Cedar River cottage fifteen miles west of Muscatine. Thieves forced a screen door entered via a screened porch and broke a bedroom window, taking personal belongings guns appliances dishes and furnishings except the furniture between Thursday and Saturday last week. Sheriff’s deputy Linn Hart noted the break in and location near McKeown bridge on County Road C.

Cedar River Muscatine Ruth Stock Muscatine County Linn Hart McKeown Bridge Muscafine

Retiring Supt Johnson Honored at Muscatine Reception

Public reception honors Arthur A. Johnson retiring after 37 years as Muscatine superintendent. Attendees include Mrs. Johnson, school officials, PTA leaders, and Muscatine Teachers Association officers. Co chairs and committee members from multiple PTAs and schools listed. event at West Jr High.

Arthur A. Johnson West Jr. High School Johnson Arthur Dahl Pat Jennett Muscatine Teachers ‘Association P.T_A.P. T.O Harvey Albee Jr Glen Bloom Frank Cooney Gene Fuller Kenneth Gregorson Richard Barry Grant Jim Demint Kenneth McDaniel Dean. Fletcher Harvey. Abibee, Jr Franklin, Pto Sam. Snyder George Stych Annalea « Newcomb Ted. Othmer Gene Evans Vern Curry Milton Taylor Mulberry Pto Bill Hoben Marlin Eichelberger Richard Oberhaus Ken Gregersen McKinley Pta Gerald Reifert Pat Haley Don Bragley Ron McGowan Cochairmen Vern Babock Cliff Brown Colorado PTA Delmar Nussbaum Dan Kraklow Clayton Fahrman John Morrison AL. Morehouse Lincoln Lloyd Messer Claus Dieckman Claire Smith Wayne Sward Wes ‘Trader Marvin Cooney Walt Kreist Bernard Campbell Thomas’ Hotle John Hantz Madison Pta Carl Hines Montpelier Pta Rolland Fix Garfield Pta George Michael Marsha Bennet Jon Fry Joyce Haller Betty Helm Keneth McKinney Chris von Holten Muscatine Jan Bock Lucenl Lenz Meryl Newman Karen Bjorklund

Two Injured In Accidents On City Streets Muscatine

Traffic accidents Saturday in Muscatine left two people with injuries. Donald Lee Johnson, 17, suffered severe wrist injuries and abrasions after being thrown from a 1967 motorcycle on East Mississippi Drive near Cedar Street. Juan Antonio Salazar, 47, was driving a car west on Cedar when they collided. Earlier, Donald Kronfeldt, 44, and Carolyn Zellmer sustained head injuries in a collision at Dewey Avenue and Kansas Street, with vehicle damage noted to Zellmer and Kronfeldt cars.

Muscatine Raymond Griffith 5Th Street American Motors Co Franklin Park Chicago Cynthia Lee Proffitt Cynthia Proffitt Cedar Street East 5Th Proffitt Griffith American Motors David Federick Blaesing Orange Street Nova Lavon Jarrett 4Th Street Blaesing Mulberry Avenue Bartlett Street Nova Jarrett Jarrett William Henry Conner Wallace Street Maccntine Janice Kay Steinke Mulberry Ave Coiner Mississippi Drive Janiceteinke Coinier Steinke Janice Steinke Donald Lee Johnson Ave Muscatine General Hospital Johnson Mississippi Juan Antonio Salazar E. 6Th Street Salazar Donald Joseph Kronfeldt Washington Carolyn Jean Zellmer Nebraska, Street Kansas Street Kronfeldt Dewey Avenue Zellmer

Burned girl in Muscatine in critical condition

Jane Delveau eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Delveau of 1214 Mulberry Ave remains in critical condition at University Hospital Town City Town with third degree burns covering 65 percent of her body suffered at home Friday She is a Jefferson school pupil Flowers are not to be sent due to infection danger.

Jane ‘Delveau Jack' Delveau Mulberry Ave University Hospital Town City Jefferson School Muscatine Jane Delveau University Hospitals Town

Memorial fund created for Battery C members

A memorial fund of 1000 dollars was established by Henry Asherman of Grosse Pointe Michigan to honor Battery C. Trustees include Warren Allen Raymond Grimm Harold Barnard Hermann Lord William Spieth and A J Phillips. The fund will furnish flowers for services for departing Battery C members.

A.J. Phillips Battery Organization Henry Asherman Grosse Point Michigan Warren Allen Raymond Grimm Harold Barnard Hermann Lord William Spieth Phillips Battery C

Muscatine Class of 1958 reunion draws 200 plus at Elks Lodge

Over 200 Muscatine High School Class of 1958 alumni gathered Saturday night at the Elks Lodge for a ten year reunion. Victor Wilson spoke as class president and noted members now include doctors teachers and business people. Dinner followed an invocation by Gary Gros sklaus and a skit by Arvil la (Davis) Gaste Mary (Cameron) Thompkins and Shartot (Brown). Awards honored distant travelers Cliff Warner and Jerry Knott from San Francisco and Sue (Timm) Maston from Vermont. A portable mic captured reactions as Brian Gauler conducted spot interviews, with Jim Halstead revealing he works as a butcher.

Muscatine’ High School Elks Lodge Victor Wilson Gary Grossklaus Arvilla Davis Jim Cliff Warner Jerry Knott San Francisco Sue (Timm)Maston

Flag lowered for Bert Olsen at Muscatine City Hall

The flag at Muscatine City Hall will fly at half mast today through Wednesday to honor Bert Olsen former mayor who served during the 1950 51 term.

Muscatine Bert Olsen

Preparation H credited with shrinking hemorrhoids and easing pain

New York reports say a medication called Preparation H shrink hemorrhoids and stop burning itch while relieving pain in most cases. Tests on hundreds of patients in New York City Washington D C and the Midwest show prompt relief without narcotics or stinging astringents. The ointment or suppositories soothe irritated tissue assist bowel comfort and help prevent further infection. No prescription needed.

New York, N.Y New York City Washington, D.C Midwest Medical Center

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