Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Muscatine Journal 1904
Arch ie Raines 87 died at Hershey convalescent home after long illness. Born Monmouth Illinois Sept 27 1878 he married Murney Christofferson in 1951. Survived by four stepsons and four stepdaughters with services pending. Burial at Aspen Grove Burlington. Fred Earl Buckman 74 died at Muscatine General Hospital after brief illness. Surviving wife four sons three brothers and three sisters. Services pending. Mrs Robert Magnuson 61 route 4 died at home. services held at Ralph J Wittich funeral home. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Paul Taxman 61 Davenport died at Mercy Hospital after two weeks illness. Born in Russia, survived by wife Hazel. Services Monday Range Chapel Davenport with Greenwood Cemetery access. Deeds Recorded list property transfers in local townships. Florence A Bishop Oakville funeral held Mediapolis. survived by daughters Elmire and Vera. George W Johnson 77 New Boston died Mercer County hospital Aledo. Survived by wife Katherine James, two sons David and Ronald, two daughters Barbara and Lydia, stepson Robert James. burial New Boston Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Raines
Hershey
Monroe Street
Monmouth
Ill
Murney Christofferson
Burlington
Town
First Christian Church
Eagles Lodge
Christian
LeRoy
Edward Christofferson
Nichols
Martin Christofferson
Rock Island
Blanche Carter
Conesville
Yola Cross
Atalissa
Hazel Barnard
Jessie Ulch
Muscatine
George M Wiltich
Aspen Grove Cemetery
Fred EH. Buckman
Fred Earl Buckman
West Second Alrest
Muscatine General Hospital
Fairbank F
Mr. Buckman
Cedar County
Charles T
Flora E. Collison Buckman
Wilton
Mary Ethel Christis
First Methodist Church
Wilton Lodge
Robert Earl
Harold John
Kansas City
Clarence William
Los Angeles
Calif
Ernest Fred
Davenport
C. Arthur Buckman
Elmer Buckman
Clinton
George Buckman
Morton Grova
Clara Stiff
Mediapolia
Charles
Irene) Nienaber
Anaheim
Mia
Vance
Nellie
Tipton
Robert Magnuson
Ralph J. Wittich
Greenwood Cemetery
J. J. Welsh
Gary Freers
Kenneth Meyers
Paetz
Clarence Trask
George Spinsby
Louis Everett
E. 0. Freers
Paul Taxman
14Th St
Mercy Hospital
Russia
Taxman
Hazel Tobias
Range Chapel
Clark C. Altekruse
Paul H
Irma
Preund
Wayne E
Gertrude B. ‘Thiering
Alvin L
Kathryn E. Schmidt
Lucile J
Glenn L. Pringle
Edward and
Charlotte Brown
Beach Lumber and Supply Co
James D
Patricia A. Marshall
Beach West Acres
Muscadhne
Harry and
Alvena Thoeming
Victor R
Alice R. Wall
Florence A
Oakville
Fry
Mediapolis
Florence Armilda
Fred Osborn
Herbert Clevenger
Donald Peck
Donald Swanson
Kossuth Cemetery
Bishop
Hilbert
Elmire) Whitaker
Vera Whitaker
Wapello
Edward G. Bishop
Samual
Lydia Church Johnson
Linn County
Iown
Illinois City
New Boston
Katherine James
David of
Aledo
Ronald
Barbara
Lydia
Robert James
Keithsburg
Olin Chapel
Raymond Wells
League Scores Roundup From The Pacific Coast And IL
International League results show Syracuse routing Columbus 41 to 0 while Richmond beat Rochester 7 to 1 and Toledo edged Tulsa 5 to 1. Pacific Coast League games include Indianapolis 10 over Denver 3 and Seattle 7 to San Diego 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Columbus
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Toronto
Richmond
Rochester
Toledo
Indianapolis
Denver
Spokane
Tacoma
Portland
Tulsa
Seattle
San Diego
Vancouver
Hawaii
Little League slate for next week at Kent-Stein Park
A full slate of minor and senior baseball games is listed for next week at Kent-Stein Park and West Junior High fields. Majors, juniors, and seniors feature matches between local teams including Muscatine Buick, Police Department, Dog-N-Suds, Safley’s Sporting Goods, Gibson & Gibson, Beach Lumber, and others with scheduled times from 1:43 PM to 7:45 PM through Monday to Friday. The Past Matrons club will meet at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening with hostesses Jeanette Horta and Dorothy Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent-Stein Park
Muscatine
Buick
Police Department
Dog-N-Suds
Safley's Sporting Goods
Gibson & Gibson
Beach Lumber
Rosenberg Agency
Apl-Cio
Henderson's
Chev-Olds
Henry's
Moose
Thatcher Glass
Gibson's
Beach
Safley’s
Police
Henderson’s Log
Cherl-Top
Clark’s Standard
Elks
Muscatine Lighting
Lumber Mart
Stark Realty
Wendling Quarries
Carver - Bandag
Cherl - Top
Carver's
Wendling
Sterk’s
Clark's
Masonic Temple
Jeanette Horta
Dorothy Herman
Gordy Takes Indiana Post as Assistant General Manager
Gary Gordy, longtime administrative aide to Eastern Town Light and Power, will become assistant general manager of White County Rural Electric Membership Corporation in Monticello, Indiana, effective August 1. He is the son of Thomas and (Mrs.) Gordy, a Muscatine High School and Town Wesleyan College graduate, previously an athletic coach and English instructor at Wilton High School. His wife Joy Long, from Mount Pleasant, accompanies two sons Tom and Brian. The Gordys will move from Wilton to Monticello this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Gordy
Eastern Town Light and Power Cooperative
White County Rural Electric Membership Corporation
Monticello
Ind
Gordy
Thomas Gordy
J Letts
Mus.Teatine High School
Town Wesleyan College
Wilton High Sachool
Joy Long
Mount Pleasant
Gordys
Tom
Brian
Wilton
Women's Group Meeting in Grandview a Potluck Gatherin
The Grandview church women's organization met at Mrs. Georgia Schafer's home with 13 members and two guests. A noon potluck followed. Devotions centered on Psalm 48 with talks on reverence for the flag and prayers led by Mrs. Schafer. Guests included Mrs. Leo Graf, readings and poems were shared, and the group closed with "America." Next meeting set for July 21 at Mrs. Lulu Jones's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Grandview Community Church
Georgia Schafer
Ollie Thompson
Westerfelt
Nola Asher
Jesus
Marian Kemp
Lulu Jones
Ella Rud
Wells
Leo Graf
America
Minnie Wabnitz
Beatrice Latta Lewis
Oakland
Calif
Lois Latta
Special Summer Studies Arranged for Rust College group
A group of 35 Negro students from Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi, will arrive in Iowa City for a special summer course at the University of Iowa. The program offers math, reading, speech, and composition instruction, plus homestays, part time work, and participation in local social and cultural events. The project began two years ago when visiting Jewish volunteers suggested a town-to-town exchange. It has funded church rebuilding and aid to Holly Springs at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Rust College
Holly Springs
Miss
University of Iowa
Mississippi
Wapello Council Plans Zoning Meet With Engineers
Wapello council discussed planning and zoning with a consulting engineering firm. A joint meeting with the Iowa Development Commission was proposed, and two zoning vacancies filled by Mayor appointments Paul Scmidt and Ralph Stone. Mayor pro tem J D McGill stepped in during Gustafson’s absence. Don Keltner resigned as first ward councilman. Historical society events scheduled for June 129 at Toolsboro Mound shelter with tours and a picnic supper. LCH and Town Historical Society leaders to speak. details emphasize regional history and site significance. Night Circle WSCS met with officer slate elected and program on Way With Children. panel on head start followed. LCH club met with quilting and handiwork, next meeting July 7. Local residents and guests from Burlington and San Antonio noted in traveling mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
LCH
Toolsboro
Russell Newell
William Peterson
Town Historical Society
Methodist
WSCS
Fern Messer
Verna Gejewski
Maurine Schmeiser
Cora McDowell
Dorothy Gieselman
Emma Dale Webter
Jaqueline Samuels
The
Methodist Woman
Iowa GOP platform targets income tax and school aid
Iowa Republicans at Des Moines stake platform to boost state school aid, condemn Democrats on foreign policy and taxation. It calls ending withholding based income tax double collection and returning more tax revenue to taxpayers, while funding 40 percent of local school costs. The platform also criticizes Vietnam policy and demands disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Central Committee
U. S
Jack Miller
Sioux City
William C. Ball
Waterloo
New Address For Oakville Serviceman Michael L Whitaker
Oakville resident Michael Lewis Whitaker son of Mr and Mrs Al Whitaker has enlisted in the Navy and departed May 25. A new address lists Michael L Whitaker 360-3372 Co 362 Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Illinois 60084 for correspondence and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakvelle
Michael Lewis Whitaker
al Whitaker
Oakville
Michael L. Whitaker
Recruit Training Command
Great Lakes
Ill
Friday's Fights Recap From The Associated Press
Boxing results list multiple bouts with judges scoring decisions. Lionel Rose of Australia out pointed Flash Dum Dum of the Philippines. Ben Ali of Spain out pointed Tommaso Galli of Italy. Domenico Tijberia of Italy outpointed James Shelton of Los Angeles. Charlie Austin of Phoenix outpointed Gomeo Brennan of The Bahamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lionel Rose
Australia
Philippines
Barcelona
Spain
Mb ‘Moun Ben Ali
Tommaso Galli
Italy
Rome
Domenico Tijberia
James Shelton
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Ariz
Charlie Austin
Gomeo Brennan
Bahamag
Currie Nevada: Californians Take Over Town Isolated Life
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Grueger moved from Menlon Park to Currie Nevada one year ago to run the town with a general store bar service station and cabins for deer hunters. The couple says life is rough but they are staying. Jeannette Grueger notes the isolation and a sagebrush allergy as a small grievance. The Gruegers hope to buy the business lease with option to own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currie
Nev
Nevada
Kenneth Grueger
Menlon Park
Calif
San Francisco Bay Area
Jeannette Krueger
Kruegers
Mrs.Krueger
Orioles Offense Best in 3 Years
Orioles manager Hank Bauer cites the 1960 lineup as the league’s top offense as Frank and Brooks Robinson pace a 5-3 win at Fenway Park. Frank Robinson homered for his 17th and Brooks hit his 21st, driving in runs and boosting Baltimore’s attack in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave O'Hara
Boston
Hank Bauer
Baltimore Orioles
Baer
Frank
Brooks
Billy Herman
Robinsons
George Scott
Rust Snyder
Luis Aparicio
Snyder
Fenway Ark T
Durant Legion Auxiliary to Convene Regular Meeting
The Durant American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting on Monday June 27. The Juniors will lead the program with Mrs. Gene Compton as chairman. Hostesses are Mrs. Eldon Otto Mrs. Lee Meyer and Mrs. Hurley Miller.
Bulk Milk Coolers Need Extra Care For Summer Heat Ahead
Eu gene Mathern and Vernon Meyer warn that bulk milk coolers lose up to 25 percent cooling when ambient air nears 110 degrees. They urge clean condenser coils, free air circulation, cross ventilation in the milk house, and a fan that runs with the cooler for hot weather efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Mathern
Mathern
Vernon Meyer
ISU Extension
Meyer and
Mathvem
Oakville Hawkeye 4 H Club Tour and Community Updates
Oakville Hawkeye 4 H Club conducted its annual tour visiting members and projects, followed by a wiener roast at the Thornburg home. Acting postmaster Mrs. Clara Christiansen, a Oakville native, succeeds Mrs. Bessie Waterhouse Robers, with clerks named Adrian Carlson and Frend Malcom assisting at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Hawkeye
Tom Thornburg
Don Hamilton
Roger Campbell
John Ball
Tom Thornsburg
Gilbert
Clara) Christiansen
Oaky ‘Ie
Bessie Waterhouse Robers
Christiansen
Aussie Final Set in London Tennis Tourney
Roy Emerson and Tony Roche, both Australians, advanced to the London Tennis Championships final after Emerson beat Dennis Ralston 6 4 6 8 6 4 and Roche edged Marty Riessen 6 1 6 0. In doubles, Casals and Moffitt King reached the women’s final, and Emerson with Stolle defeated Riessen and Graebner 6 3 13 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roy Emerson
Tony Roche
Emerson
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Roche
Marty Riessen
Evanston
Utlea
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
Billie Jean Moffitt
King
Long Beach
Visitors From Letts Visit Stenders in Lake Park
Mrs Jim Thompson and her children from Letts recently visited her parents Mr and Mrs Rudolph Stender at 928 Lake Park Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwin Buster
Travis l
Angela
Davenport
Kirk Stickrod
Bill Stickrod
Dean Buster
Grandview
Letts
Jim Thompson
Rudolph Stender
Lake Park Boulevard
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Mercer County Hospital
West Junior High
Taylor Field
Oak Park
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Itchens
Yanks
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Twins
Orioles
Indians
Indiana
Wapello Council
Mound
Marquette Joliet
Wapello Fair Grounds
Lowsa County
Ch Lch Club
Mary Moore
Colleen Whitmore
Ruth Kerr
Esther Fancelly
John Korn
Anna Bryan
San Antonio
Texas
Logan
Austin Korn
Bryan
Fancelly
Pearl Utterback
Joyce
Progressive Club
Durant
Gertrude Doran
Irene Sheetz
Ruth Cowell
Eileen Marine
Myrtle Moylan
Mamie Budelier
Gale McClean
Viet Nam
Democratic National Administration
Jimmie Haile
Hippy
Ruth Birt
Burlington Hospital
Dave Gerat
Elsie Marston
East Baldwin
Maine
Florence A. Bishop
Ray C. Watson
Washington, Sc
Vernon Pugh
Wm. Troll and Son
Fort Madison
Cliff- Smith
Salem
Guy Timmerman
Mount Union
Fred Eisler
Gladstone
Marion Benedict
Kenneth Cooksey
Russell Dicker
Robert McClintic
Joe Os
Terry
Ed Mitchel
Randy Whitaker
A. G. Boulton
Levi Whitaker
Esther Whitaker
Frances Swan
Bill Donald
Visalia
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