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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1966

Page

2

Motorcycle Crash Spurs License and Safety Debate

In Muscatine Iowa on Sunday night a 15 year old passenger Clifford Riegel suffered abrasions after leaping from a motorcycle driven by 15 year old James Lane. Lane was charged with no driver's license and allowing an unauthorized person to drive. Gosset, 17, paid a fine for an accompanying violation. Riegel was treated and released from Muscatine General Hospital. Council considered a proposal to restrict motorcycle and bicycle operation with helmet rules and passenger bans.

Clifford Riegel Mulberry Avenue James Robert Jamie) Lane Locust Street Larry Thomas Gosset Hershey Avenue Gosset Lane Parham Mulberry Riegel John Hilton

Muscatine Man Elected Grand Orster at Mystic Order

Muscatine’s Ralph L. Shepherd, member of El Bay Grotto, elected Grand Orster of about 100000 Master Masons at the 7th annual convention testing the Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm held in Rochester New York. Joseph G. Lester of St. Petersburg Florida named Grand Monarch, succeeding Harry E. Mueller of Erie Pennsylvania. The order is the fun-making body of Master Masons.

Ralph L. Shepherd el Bay Grotto Muscatine Rochester N.Y Dalegates Grottoes North Amores Joseph G. Lester St. Petersburg Fla

Jury Trial Date Set In JP Court Appeal

In Muscatine district court a jury of 12 is set for July 12 in the appeal of Robert Lewis Garrett 21 of 600 West Eighth street from a justice court conviction for traffic control. Garrett was fined 15 dollars after a May 31 ruling by Justice Harold Hanson, with deputy Bob Miller filing charges following a May 14 one car accident on highway 22 near Pike township. The 1957 car, driven with John Mucha of Monmouth Illinois, was a total loss. Schra der, 18, of Ollie remains in custody as an escaped reformatory worker. Schrader is charged with auto theft June 7 after leaving the reformatory near McGregor.

Muscatine District Court Robert Lewis Garrett West Eighth Street Justice of the Peace Court Garrett Justice of the Peace Harold Hanson Bob Miller Pike Township John Mucha Monmouth Ill Jerry Leroy Schrader Ollie Anamosa Reformatory Schrader McGregor Linda Velader Cedar Street Larry Lee Hampton East Sixth Street Muscetine General Hospital Valader Hampton Valadez Muscatine

Twelve Scouts Complete 50 Mile Cedar Iowa Canoe Trip

Twelve boys from First Methodist Church Scout Troop 127 plus two leaders paddled six canoes 50 miles along Cedar and Iowa rivers from Atalissa to Oakville over a weekend. They stopped at Clarence Bausch farm south of Columbus Junction, cooked at Wapello, and finished in Oakville. Participants included Terry King Gary Reeves Tim Parish Brad Titus John Childs Ronald Roberts Pat McRoberts Bob Zeidler David Osborn David Bright Jim Newberry Dean Schenkel with leaders Jowell Titus and Ken Bright.

First Methodist Church Scout Troop 127 Cedar Iowa Atalissa Oakville Clarence Bausch Columbus Junction Wapello Terry King Gary Reeves Tim Parish Brad Titus John Childs Ronald Roberts Pat McRoberts Bob Zeidler David Osborn David Bright Jim Newberry Dean Schenkel Jowell Titus Ken Bright

Cars Collide At New Traffic Control Corner

A collision occurred at the new Town avenue and Fifth street traffic corner at 6 p.m. Saturday, the first since lights began operating there last Tuesday. Drivers Donald Lloyd Gasaway and Marvin Craddock reported green signals. damages were to the left front of Gasaway’s car and the front of Craddock’s. In a separate item, the Muscatine Association of Life Underwriters plans a Kent boat river trip Tuesday at 6 p.m., with wives as guests and dinner served onboard.

Town Avenue Fifth Street Donald Lloyd Gasaway West Fifth Street Marvin Alonzo Craddock East Eighth Street Gasaway Fifth Craddock Town Muscatine Association of Life Underwriters

Muscatine Journal News Dispatch Text

The Muscatine Journal announces local news and Associated Press dispatches for publication. The paper is a Lee Enterprises member operating from Muscatine Iowa with second class mailing status and legal posting under act of 187%.

Muscatine Journal Daly Lee Enterprisen Sole 3Rd St Muscatine Iowa Associated Press

Subscription rates and delivery terms for Muscatine area

Rates show daily carrier delivery in Muscatine at 2.00 per month in advance and 0.40 weekly for non Muscatine routes. Mail subscriptions within 50 miles cost 12.00 yearly, while over 50 miles run 427.00 annually. Office hours listed and a local contact number provided.

Ally City of Marcertine Muscatine

Driver Faces 2 Charges After Hitting Parked Car

Fred M. Day, 50, of East Moline backed from a driveway into a parked car on Climer Street at 10 20 p.m. He faces leaving the scene of an accident and intoxication charges, with bonds set at 35 dollars. He will appear in Police court on July 9. The damaged vehicle belonged to Mabel J. Arp of Mulberry Avenue. Earlier, a brick damaged a window in the Arp car. The Arp home on Fletcher Avenue suffered a spring fire.

Mulberry Avenue Parham Street Muscatine General Hospital Fred M. Day 18Th Avenue East Moline Climer Street Mabel J. Arp Arp Fletcher Avenue

Hartman Charged With Contributing To Delinquency

Police arrested Robert Lee Hartman 21 of 1922 West Sixth Street Davenport after 2 am Sunday in Weed Park for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Hartman posted a $100 bond for an appearance June 2 in justice of the peace court. The girl Paula Hatin 16 of 1847 West Sixth Street Davenport faced curfew violation in Police court, fined $10 and costs.

Robert Lee Hartman West Sixth Street Davenport Weed Park Hartman Justice of the Peace Court Paula Hatin

Mental Health Meeting In Muscetine County Planned

The Muscetine County Mental Health Association will meet Tuesday at p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Davenport Mental Health Center staff member will speak. Quests are welcome.

Muscetine County Mental Health Association P.m Grace Lutheran Church Davenport

Meet the Neighbors Richard and Sally Lord Family

A Muscatine family news feature profiles Richard Lord a civil engineer with Stanley Engineering Co and his wife Sally a busy homemaker active in local clubs. Their sons David and Richard enjoy bug making biking and hobbies while plans for a Colorado camping trip are discussed.

Spiegel Award Managers Gather at Edgewater for Conference

Managers of the 252 Spiegel catalog shopping centers from 15 states attended Spiegel Inc. annual sales conference June 17-18 at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. Therese Beckey of Muscatine won one of 13 best in district awards for achievement.

Spiegel Spiegel, Inc Edgewater Beach Chicago Therese Beckey Muscatine

Airman Assigned. California Visit Program Tonight

Members of the Thirty Three Club will hold their June dinner meeting and program at Hotel Muscatine at 6 30 p m Tuesday A review of current events will be presented by M Young and a paper Up And Down read by Clarence Schmarje Tom H Johnson 20 721 Woodlawn avenue faces a justice court appearance June 25 on a charge related to removing a transmission from an automobile He was arrested Saturday and released on 100 bond Air man William V Honeyman son of Mr and Mrs V W Honeyman of 316 W Sixth St Muscatine has been assigned to Oxnard AFB Calif after basic training He is a Hayes Catholic High School graduate and will train as an administrative specialist with the Air Force Communications Service.

Hotel Muscatine M. Young Clarence Schmarje Tom H. Johnson Woodlawn Avenue Justice of the Peace Court San Antonio, Tex William V. Honeyman V. W. Honeyman W. Sixth St Muscartine Oxnard Afb Calif Air Force Hayes Catholic High School Air Force Communications Service

Sideswipe collision leads to fines for driver

Police Judge Duane Goedken fines the driver 20 and costs after a sideswipe with an oncoming auto carrying his wife. Jimmy Luis Valadez, 21, route 5, was arrested after an accident on Grandview Street.

Duane Goedken Jimmy Luis Valadez Route 5 Grandview

Othmer Reunion Picnic Held Near Cedar River

Descendants of Wesley H. Othmer held a reunion Sunday at the Frederick Othmer cottage near the Cedar River with boating fishing and games in the afternoon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frederick Othmer Mr and Mrs Ted Othmer Perry and Deborah Mr and Mrs Richard Willits Lori and Lisa all of Muscatine Leo Othmer Davenport and Mr and Mrs Glenn Dusenberry and Gary Allen of Moscow.

Wesley H. Othmer Frederick Othmer Cedar River Mabel McDaniel New Boston Ted Othmer Perry Deborah Richard Willits Lori Lisa Muscatine Leo Othmer Davenport Glenn Dusenberry Gary Allen Moscow

Golden Agers Meet At Salvation Army and Transit Info

The Golden Agers plan a Tuesday gathering at the new Salvation Army building located at Hershey and Main. Those needing transportation should assemble at the First Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m.

Salvation Army Hershey and Main First Presbyterian Church

Pharmacy Factors in Prescriptions at Bramway Rexall

The article outlines prescription considerations including dosage form particles and chemical changes affecting absorption. It notes miller binders affecting drug interactions and stresses the doctor’s complex decision making. Bramway Rexall Pharmacy invites customers to have prescriptions filled at its corner location with friendly service.

Bramway Rexall Pharmacy Tona & Nd

Teen Dances and Family Swims Scheduled at Park

Muscatine Park Commission announced two new Weed Park pool programs. A teen dance runs 9 to 10 30 p m Tuesday with live music and swimming allowed. Family swims are 1 to 5 p m Saturdays at ten cents per person. Park officials report strong playground attendance and note new equipment valued about 2000 dollars arriving for free sessions beginning with five year olds and up. Lt Denis A Beranek, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Beranek, was commissioned as Army second lieutenant after completing Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill. He is a Muscatine Community College and University of Town graduate.

Muscatine Park Army Commission Denis A. Beranek Arthur E. Beranek Cedar St Army Artillery and Missile Center Fort Sill Lt. Beranek Muscatine Community College University of Town Jefferson Field Robinson

Twenty Fined In Muscatine Curfew Violations

Ten parents or guardians and ten juveniles were each fined one dollar plus costs in Police court Saturday for curfew ordinance violations. Pending cases include Charlotte Hamilton and Pat Wells, both from Route 4, charged with allowing or violating curfew. In other news, Dr. John T. Day, Grain Processing Corp. director of research and development, spoke at the Rotary club on industrial research evolving into big business and influencing product improvements and processes. Forrest Larmer steps down as Rotary president with John Wessels to take over next week. Kenneth Fairall introduced as a new member.

Charlotte Hamilton Route 4 Pat Wells John T. Day Grain Processing Corp Rotary Club Day Forrest Larmer John Wessels Larmer Kenneth Fairall

Window Breaks by Flower Pot at East Eighth and Spring

A flower pot shattered a 5 by 7 foot window in the home of Mr and Mrs Gary Butts at East Eighth and Spring streets. Police were notified at 12 36 a m Sunday. Butts was on duty with the police department. Mrs Butts reported the incident.

Gary Butts East Eighth Spring Streets Butts

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