Man Arrested in Motel Carpeting Theft Probe
Donald G. Jordan, 26, of Lawton Missouri, jailed in Muscatine on a charge of malicious property damage after allegedly cutting out and stealing carpeting from Edwards Motel in Anamosa. His car, with Kansas plates, was found at a tavern. a bed cover and matches were recovered, but carpeting remains missing. Jordan and an accomplice claimed work as painters with questionable equipment.
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Anamosa
Donald G. Jordan
Lawton
Olla
Muscaline County
Justice of the Peace Court
Jordan
E. H. Edwards
Edwards Motel
Sampson Steeel
Ares
Edwards
Muscatine
Jordans
Si. Francis
Kansas
Anamos
Bob Miller
Forrest
Brady
Planky
Edwards Mottel
Anamora
Redman
Hiawatha
Kan
Continue Production at Prime Mover After Fire
Fire confined a paint booth at the Geneva plant of Prime 22 Wednesday night. Black smoke filled the area but caused minor damage. Fire departments responded at 8:15 p.m. Production resumed today and no injuries occurred. Loss is insured.
Weather forecast and temperature shifts noted
The area faces cloudy cool weather into Friday with highs around the mid 70s and lows in the 60s. Thunderstorms are possible in the southeast tonight and Friday as per the Weather Bureau. Downtown thermometers hit 77 after a 60 degree drop, with Iowa's Saturday outlook showing little change.
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Ons
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Qdrinex weight loss pill advert with refund guarantee
An advertisement promotes Qdrinex weight loss pills with claims of appetite suppression and continued eating, promising weight loss as advised by doctors. It markets a 1.00 pound price and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, via Grimm Drug Store with mail orders available.
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Omrinker
Odimex
Grimm Drug Store
Get Acquainted Program at ISU Ames In September
ISU Ames hosts a sun day orientation session for incoming students from the area beginning Tuesday and running through July 10. Parents may attend with rooms and meals offered for a nominal charge. Students take placement tests and meet advisors to plan fall study. Invited locals include Joseph Harper route 4 in engineering and Roxann Crayne among others in home economics.
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Iowa State University
Ames
College of Engineering
College of Home Economics
Seasion S
Joseph Harper
Route 4
Andrey Eloise Chown
Nichols
Ruht Ann Davidson
Stanwood
Roxann Crayne
Washington
Unusual Raft to Herald Warsaw Centennial Affecting River Route
Announcement received here describes an unusual raft designed to celebrate Warsaw's Susque centennial arriving on the Mississippi River tonight between 6 30 and 8 30 with three persons aboard.
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Warsaw
Mississippi River
Indictment of Union Treasurer Over Alleged Embezzlement
Des Moines area report states William Jacob Rensedy 47 former treasurer of Upholsters International Union 1860 at Burlington was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of embezzling 1475 dollars from union funds.
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Des Moineys
William Jacob Rensedy
Upholsters International Uolon Locr 1860
Burlington
Luciano Dies of Heart Attack in Naples Report
An official medical report from Naples states Charles Lucky Luciano died of a heart attack rather than poisoning. The document confirms the cause of death as coronary heart failure and notes no evidence of foul play.
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Naples
Italy
Charles
Lucky) Luciano
Jewish Festival Begins in New York at Sundown
The Jewish Festival of SNavuoth commemorates the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai and starts at sundown today in New York.
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New York
Moses
Mount Sinai
Spectators Warned During Seawall Repairs Near Second Street
City engineer Joseph R. Normoyle warned spectators to stay clear of the Mad Creek seawall repairs above Second Street. He cited hazards including a broken cable a flying cement chunk and the risk of a toppled crane as reasons for caution.
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Mad Creek Coyment
Second Street
Joseph R. Normoyle
Donna Hart to Be Delegate at Cadet Congress
Miss Donna Hart about 14 of AO East Sixth Street will be sent by the Masculine Salvation Army corps as a delegate to the territorial Cadet Corps Congress for Young People at the Conrad Hilton hotel Chicago. About 100 young people from central states are expected to attend. This marks the corps first representation at the Cadet Corps Congress held every two years. Captain Israel Velazquez reports Miss Hart will depart Friday night and return Monday night.
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Donna Hart
AO East Sixth Street
Salvation Army Corps
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Chicago
Central States
Sof
Musgatine Corps
Israel Velazquez
Thor Incharpe
Hart
Drop Charge Filed Against John Stevens
Charges of disturbing the peace filed in a Des Moines federal case against John Stevens of Tabor were dismissed after transfer from Muscatine. Stevens had served as receiver for the property of Harry A. and Amanda Schneider of Tabor, with the asset sale aimed at a tax claim. He said the charge stemmed from his search for farm equipment owned by Schneider.
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John Stevens
Muscafine
Tabor
Des Moines
Stevens
Harry A
Amanda
Schneider
Brewer to Report July 1 for Internship
Dr. Brewer, Larry LaVerne Brewer, completes medical college at State University of Town and will report to a Spokane hospital on July 1 for his internship. He is the eldest son of Donald and Brewer and wife Kuretta and daughter Carrie Jane, formerly living on Oakdale, where he worked at the hospital while finishing his last medical year.
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Larry Laverne
Larry LaVer
Brewer
State University of Town College of Medicine
Spokane, Wash
Donald “Brewer
Breese Avenue
Kuretta
Carrie Jane
Oakdale
Sign to Guide Guests to JCC Open House
Large white sign at 1608 Mulberry Avenue will guide visitors to the Open House scheduled between 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday by Muscatine Junior Chamber of Commerce members. The Jaycees renewed their invitation to inspect the recently acquired property, modernized in a project that won first prize in the state Jaycee competition. The undertaking aims to promote property rehabilitation, raise funds for community services, and develop Jaycee leadership.
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Reere
Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine
Three Places To Get Tickets For Breakfast
Announcement by Irene Opitz and Evelyn Schauland lists Bamford Studio Credit Bureau and Muscatine Journal as ticket outlets for the Pilot Club of Muscatine breakfast. The second annual breakfast runs 7:30 to 12:30 Sunday June 10 at Hayes Catholic Cafeteria. Jet notes about a Quad City Plot Club meeting in Rock Island on July 11 and June 21 planning session.
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Pilot Clu
Muscatine
Irene Opitz
Evelyn Schauland
Lab
Bamford
Credit Bureau
Muscatine Journal
Hayes
Elu
Quad City
Rock Island
Feet Ache Itch Relief Ad from Henderson Drug Co
Patchy ad claims T-41 Solution relieves foot ache itch and athlete's foot by bathing feet twice daily. Promises fast results within one hour and urges purchase at Henderson Drug Company.
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Henderson ‘Drug Company
West Jr High Honor Roll Selections Named
West junior high announces students on the honor roll for maintaining a grade average of B or higher. Named individuals include Tom Ahif, Dixie Broner, Steve Dagle, Randal Daut, Sandra Varney, Jane Breckenfelder, Sue Brei, Caro Havemann, Ann Mull, JoAnn Seligman, Sharon Sywassink, Peggy Whitwood, Roger Eichelberger, Joyce Fowler, Linda Luce, Sally Smith, Chuck Sulties, Sue Untjandt, Dennis Zachringer, and others.
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West Junior High
Tom Ahif
Dixie Broner
Steve Dagle
Randal Daut
Sandra Gilfoyle
Linda Gleaves
Lysle Hitchcock
Mary Joiner
John Kochneff
Beth Larson
Nancy Rankins
Shorty Simpson
Kennith Smith
Riel Stoddard
Sandra Varney
Paul Baker
Jane Brecken
Elder
Sue Brei
Raella Fromer
Caro
Havemann
Connie Macon
Ann Mull
Mike Nietzel
SuAnn Nitzel
Held
Rahner
JoAnn Seligman
Sharon Sywassink
Peggy Whitwood
Roger Eichelberger
Joyce Fowler
Linda Luce
Sally Smith
Chuck Sulties
Sue Unt Jandt
Dennis Zachringer
Stanley Named On Alumni Group
Five Iowa State University Alumni Association members were named to the three year terms on the executive committee. Richard Stanley of Muscatine, a 1955 ISU graduate, is among the five named.
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Iowa State University
Torms
Amng
Richard Stanley
Muscatine
Summer Hours For Library Announced
The P M Musser public library will start June 1. Librarian Miss Ooal Tanner said hours: 6 p.m. close on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. 3 p.m. close on Tuesday Thursday and Friday. May loaned 18,989, up 3,189 from last year. Total books 55,475 with 323 mended in May.
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P.M. Musser Public Library
Ooal Tanner
Mishap Leads To Five Police Charges In Woodlawn Crash
Five charges were filed Wednesday night against two youths, driver Ronald Sheppard 16 and owner Darrel McIntire 20, after a car crashed into a parked vehicle on Woodlawn avenue near Orange street. Sheppard, on parole from Eldora state school, faced two jail days and was held for state parole authorities while McIntire faced charges for failing to display registration, possessing detective equipment, and letting an unauthorized person drive. he received summons to appear in police court.
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Woodlawn Avenue
Orange Street
Ronald Wayne Sheppard
Darrel L. McIntre
Houser Street
Larry E. McDaniel
Foster Street
Sheppard
Clifford Bennett
State Board of Control
Eldora State School
William Wellens
Bennett
McIntyre
Jack Noll
Vernon Clifton Massey
Hutlig~ Mig. Co
Dr. D. N. Smith Named to Kent Feeds Staff
Dr. D N Smith of Commerce Texas is named to the Kent Feeds nutrition staff at Muscatine. He holds degrees from the University of Arkansas and Texas A and M and has headed the poultry department at East Texas State College Commerce. He will oversee turkey and poultry ration formulation and research at the plant. The Smith family resides at 101 West Sixth Street.
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Bron
Pan’ Smith
Commerce
Tex
Kent Feeds
Muscatine
C. J. Lewis
Dr. Smith
University of Arkansas
Texas A. & M
College Station Tex
J. ®. Couch
Southern State College
Magnolia
Ark
East Texas State College
Lewis
Officers Elected for Troop 117 at Zion Hall
At Zion Lutheran parish hall Wednesday night Boy Scout Troop 217 elected officers. Senior patrol leader David Freese heads Follower Patrol with Allen Thompson as president and James Mias as vice president. Raven Patrol names Butch Hage as leader and Crai Drake as assistant. Bill Myers as scribe. Bob Schreiber treasurer. Louis Stender quartermaster. Panther Patrol shows Mike Wingard patrol leader with Mike Korfer as assistant and Al Jen Wagner as scribe treasurer. Charles Stender as quartermaster. The meeting closed with the Scout benediction.
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Boy Scoutroop No
Zion Lutheran Parish Hall
Harley Wagner
David Freese
Fwllover
Allen Thompson
James Mias
Eugene Brandt
Robert Maylone
Raven
Butch Hage
Crai Drake
Bill Myers
Bob Schreiber
Louis
Aid Extended: County Welfare Totals In May Report
The Iowa Department of Social Welfare reports Muscatine County aided 1 875 people in May under four programs totaling 70 096 dollars. Old age and medical aid served 441 recipients averaging 82 55 per person. Aid to dependent children reached 396 cases, with 74 recipients receiving 414 and an average 153 64 per family. Blind aid summed 2 838 dollars for eight recipients at 101 33 each, while 10 disabled received 6980 dollars average 6980. Similar figures for Louisa and Cedar counties show varying totals, ages, and averages across old age, dependent children, blind, and disabled categories.
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Muscatines
Iowa
Louisa County
Cedar County
Hearing Stated On U.S. Engineers Flood Control Report
A Des Moines hearing set for July 2 will consider a report by U S engineers. The draft study recommends withholding federal funds for flood control schemes in major Mississippi River towns including Burlington, Davenport, Fort Madison, Muscatine, Montrose, and Buffalo.
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Des Moines
Towa Natural Resources Council
Army Corps of Engineers
Towa
Mississippi River
Bulala
Montrose
Davenport
Mi Tatine
Fort Madison
Burlington
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Bruce R. Terrell
United Fund of Muscatine
Boone Gross
Sugar Camp
Dayton
United Fund
Community Chest
Prime Mover
After Fire
ISU
Henry Silva
Ruta Lee
Buddy
Crosby Brothers
Panavision’ Technicolor
Hollywood
Frank Sinatra
Hi Sai
Laurence Harvey
Capucine
Jane Fonda
Anne Baxter
Barbara Stanwygk
Luciano
Johnny Sands
Terry Austin
Darryl Hickman
Terry Moore
Dr. Brewer
JCC
West Jr. High School
Stanley
Piatto
Wilson
D. N. Smith
U.S
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