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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1972

Page

15

Ex-resident Maurer killed in Vietnam landmine

Jeffrey Alan Maurer 18, of New Liberty was killed Friday by a landmine in Vietnam where he served with the U.S. Army. A Bennett High School basketball star, he entered the Army shortly before Christmas and topped his basic training class. Survived by parents Alan and Darene Maurer and other relatives. funeral arrangements pending.

Doffrey Alan Maurer New Liberty Wilton W. Maurer Vietnam U.S. Army Fis Frederick Dircks Maurer Bennett High School Bennall Jeffrey Alan Maurer Davenport Alan Darene Morehouse Maurer Willon James Joel Scott Stacy Lee Steven Dircks Ed F.W. Maurer Wilson

Muscatine man faces second larceny charge

Douglas McArthur Wilson, 29, of 1717 Miles Ave., was charged in Muscatine county with a second larceny for the October 17 1971 theft from Kenneth Nugent residence in Montpelier. He appeared in Muscatine Municipal Court, was fined on a prior larceny, remains jailed on $1,000 bond, and has a 9:30 a.m. Wednesday hearing scheduled.

Muscatine Muscatine County Douglas McArthur Wilson Miles Ave Jack L. Burns Muscatine Municipal Court Fry Welding Co Kenneth Nugent Montpelier Richard Oppelt Wilson Burns Robert Wilson

Schmidhauser Launches Iowa Campaign Boat Trip

Schmidhauser of Iowa City seeking the Democratic nomination for First District Congressman planned a morning departure from Oakville for a campaign boat tour. He began Saturday at Princeton, journeying downstream through the weekend, then will proceed to Burlington for the Teamboat Days Festival, and on to Fort Madison and Keokuk for Keokuk Street Days.

Down Schmidhauser Iowa City Oakville Schmidhauser Princeton Burington Fort Madison Keokuk

Cycle passenger in fair condition after weekend wreck

Two accidents investigated by Muscatine Police over the weekend. A 17 year old cycle passenger Randy Sell was in fair condition at Muscatine General Hospital after a collision on Oregon Street with a 1968 Chevrolet driven by David Franks. Shubick was charged with following too close. In the second crash a Dodge 14 driven by Robert Askam collided with a Ford driven by Stanley Smith at the intersection of Mulberry and 9th Streets, rear ending the auto with the signal on.

Muscatine Oregon St Wallon St Randy Sell Mie Grand Ave Muscatine General Hospital Riley Ambulance David Gene Franks Michael James Schobiek Mulberry Ave Robert Rueben Askam Colver’ St Mulberry 9Th St Stanley Samuel Smith Alassissa Askim Askam

Wapello Man Injured in Tavern Fall

Beeter, a Wapello man who owns the Hidden Acres tavern on Route 1, reportedly fell and injured his back at the tavern. He was taken to Weerang Hospital by Riley Ambulance, then transferred to Muscatine and later to Riley in Iowa City, listed in satisfactory condition. The incident occurred after he allegedly fell down steps at the tavern.

Clarence Wapello Weerang Riley Hidden Acres Hill Muscatine Riley Ambulance Iowa City

Wheat futures slip on Chicago Board of Trade

Futures eased by one cent as trading opened on the Chicago Board of Trade with wheat leading declines. Corn and soybeans showed irregular moves while soybean meal rose about 25 points. soybean oil and iced broilers fell slightly. Cash grains offered mixed quotes with No 2 hard red wheat at 146 4, No 2 soft red at 484, No 2 yellow corn at 1.26 1/4, No 2 extra heavy oats at 7 4, No 1 yellow soybeans at 3.444, and soybean oil at 11.25.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Woman charged with break-in at Nietzel Pharmacy

Linda Kay Clark twenty four of 511 East 6th Street was arrested by Muscatine police early Sunday and charged with breaking and entering at Nietzel Pharmacy. She appeared before Judge Jack L Burns who scheduled a preliminary hearing for Wednesday. Officer Ronald King and Robert Proffil brought the charge and she is held in Muscatine County jail on ten thousand dollar bond.

Linda Kay Clark 6Th St Muscatine Nietzel Jack L. Burns Gary Allison Ronald King Robert Proffil Ath St Muscatine County

Two Hurt In County Highway 61 Crash Near Muscatine

A Sunday 11:15 a.m. crash four miles east of Muscatine on Highway 61 injured Maria Cadena 73 and 7-year-old David Metzger. Cadena ridden by Marsha Cadena 22 and Metzger by his father Astounded details show Cadena car turning left into North Haven trailer court driveway. Metzger car rear ended Cadena. Authorities filed charges for unable to stop in assured clear distance and for no Iowa Driver's License.

Muscatine Maria Cadena Muscatine General Hospital Marsha E. Cadena Riley Cadena North Laven Metsger Cadena Auto Metzger Martha Cadena Iowa Augspurger Iowa Highway Patrol Muscaine Danny Jack L. Burns Dennis Buseh Pinefield St Richard Estayrook Frances Rohr Eklin St Kenneth Terry Robert Rankings Vickie K. Martin 4Th Ave Ernest Mela Webster St Cos

Muscatine Daily Report June 12 1972 Court Actions and Notices

District court actions include marriages for Parcia Keen and Frank Shanks, and a lawsuit Shackelford vs Edward Clarke seeking 4637.33 in damages plus ⦅additional). Municipal court reports list driving offenses and fines, plus intoxication cases. Hospitals admit multiple local residents, several dismissals noted. births announced for James Thornton and Larry Hampton. Driver licenses revoked for two area men under Iowa DPS rules.

RK Stohr Ffarolid Rader Jr Jean Paricia Keen Muscatine Frank Eugene Shanks Dorothy Mae Tiecke Michael Alan Hoekstra Constance Lynn Crunder Wilton Bradley Jay Phillips Jacqueline Kay Briggs Letts Ronald Howard Rauh Dysart Melody Ann Brooks West Liberty Thomas Allan Harper Mary Ellen Schnedler Shackelford Edward Clake First National Bank of Iowa Department of Public Safety Phillip Rowland Stange Route Everett Raymond Camelin Box Oakville

Numbers listed to contact in flooded area

Muscatine law enforcement officials warn tourists not to travel to Rapid City South Dakota or Mt Rushmore area during rescue operations. People with relatives in the Rapid City area may call 605-224-8587 or 615-224-8874 or 605-224-8970 or 505-344-225 to inquire directly by telephone.

Muscatine Rapid City Mt. Rushmore Rapidely

Market Hogs Cattle and Sheep Receipts Report

National Stockyards receipts for Tuesday show 6,000 hogs 2,000 cattle and 200 sheep. Hogs weak to 25 lower for most. sow prices steady with some over 300 lbs up 25. Cattle at 3,000 head with slaughter steer and heifer quotes 75-100 higher. various weights and grades noted. Sheep 400 head, slaughter lambs 1.02.00 lower. spring slaughter lambs 32.00-33.00. ewes steady. Local grain quotes Muscatine corn No 2 84.17 with moisture discounts. soybeans under moisture adjustments.

River and Dam Readings from LaCrosse and Nearby Towns

Hydraulic figures show LaCrosse at 64 with a fall of 3. Lansing records 8.6 rising 3. Dam No 9 reports 16.1. McGregor 8.5 Gulfenburg 6.9 with a fall of 1. Dubuque absent Davenport 7.2 with a fall 0.1. Muscatine 7.2 and fall 1. Keokuk 5.9 with a rise 0.1.

Annexation study report postponed by Muscatine planning group

The Muscatine plan and zoning commission postponed the annexation study report meeting set for Tuesday night. City administrator Charles Coates could not complete the cost benefit analysis. he aims to finish by June 24 and seeks a special meeting June 27 to forward a recommendation to the city council at its July session. Agenda items include Miller's second addition plat near Tipton Road and Mulleberry Avenue and Rosemont subdivision near Devitt and Kindler Avenues. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at city hall.

Muscatine Charles Coates Coates Miller Tipton Rd Muleberry Ave Rosemont Devitt and Kindler Aves City Hall

Pet cemetery established by Muscatine shelter group

The Muscatine County Hu Mane Society opens a pet cemetery on the new animal shelter grounds to help fund operations. It will hold 200 graves with lots and markers for owners who want to bury pets. Fees are not set but will be lower than typical commercial cemeteries. Includes open house announcement.

Muscatine County Hu Mane Society John Graham Graham

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