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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1963

Page

2

Youthful Check-Writing Ring Is Halted by Police

Police ended a check writing ring during the weekend led by two youths aged 13 and 14 who cashed six checks totaling 115 dollars on five dates in the past three months. They implicated two others who shared proceeds as investigations traced multiple bank and store transactions from December to March.

Clifford Bennett Harold Lemkau The Muscatine Bank and Trust Co Bennett Alore Dan Wary Pal of Muscatine Bank and Trust Potice

Tire and wheel missing from parked car report

Larry Richardson reported a tire and wheel stolen from his 1951 car parked in the alley behind his Park drive home between 3 and 9 30 p m Sunday. Separately Ira McElhanney’s car on West Eighth street lost its battery Friday night.

Larry Richardson Ira McElhanney West Eighth Street

Glass shatters rear window of Ford. car reported missing

Mrs Gale Jarvis reports a soft drink bottle shattered the rear glass of her 1987 Ford at Muscatine Iron and Metal Co 827 East Second Street Friday night. Marry Etter reports his 3830 model black Chevrolet missing with a fuel tank half full.

Muscatine Iron and Metal Company East Second Street Gale Jarvis Isett Avenue Marry Etter Linn Street

Illinois police alerted after car collision report

Rock Island county authorities were asked to watch for a Hlino's car after Herbert W. Askam reported a green 1954 Ford struck his vehicle in the 1600 block of Lincoln Blvd. Askam followed the driver to Park and Washington, stopped the car, and urged a trip to the police station. The driver fled across the High bridge into Illinois. License number provided to state police.

Rock Island Hlino Herbert W. Askam Woodlawn Avenue Lincoln Blvd Askam Park Avenue Washington Street High Bridge Minois Ilinois

Urge Syria To Join in Arab Union

Iraqi Deputy Premier Ali Saidi El Saadi visited Damascus after a bloodless coup urging Syria Iraq the United Arab Republic Algeria and Yemen to form a unified command. He proposed cross border intervention rights against external aggression or internal plots backed by imperialism to topple progressive governments. Syrians welcomed the Iraqi delegation as both nations align with Nasserist ideals.

Damascus Syria Atlantic Ocean Persian Gulf Ali Sa Idi el Saadi Iraq United Arab Republic Algeria Yemen Saari Gamal Abdel Nasser

Family in Hospital as Fire Destroys Oak Street Home

Fire damaged a one story frame house at 120% Oak Street, leaving Kathryn Titus and her four children without a home while she was hospitalized at Muscatine General. Fire started in the kitchen, rekindled later, and was controlled within a half hour. Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Seventh Day Adventist welfare groups arranged aid including rent, groceries, and clothing.

David Titus Oak Street Titus M. P. Bomke David Pitus Kathryn Muscatine General Hospital Alex Bender McKinley W. Powall Mulberry Avenue Tourains Adam Starkweather Benham Street Thiax Starkweather Starkweathers Powell American Red Cross Salvation Army Seventh Day Adventist Welfare Center Red Cross East Fourth Street David Timothy Lavonna Paul

Muscatine Chamber names Zeidler to build unit chair

Raymond Zeidler will chair the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce building committee for 1963, with Harold E. Lemkau as director. Other members include L. J. Horst, C. B. Halford, R. B. Jehring, H. G. McKee, J. D. Moore and H. W. Ogilvie. Also, Carlie Sporting Goods Shop’s name was omitted from the 1963 town fishing and hunting licenses listing.

Raymond Zeidler Muscatine Chamber of Commerce Harold E. Lemkau L. J. Horst C. 8. Halford R. B. Jehring H. G. McKee J. D. Moore H. W. Ogilvie Carlie Sporting

Jaycees Plan Jamboree at National Guard Armory

Don LaRue, chairman, announced a 4 Jaycee Jamboree starting at 6 p.m. Saturday March 16 at the National Guard Armory. The public event includes a ham dinner and Las Vegas night with prizes. Tickets available at the Civic Center. call 263-2403 by Friday March 15 to reserve.

Don LaRue National Guard Las Vegas Civic Center

Willey Named President Of Muscatine Independent Agents

Stanley Willey succeeds William R. Moore as president of the Muscatine Association of Independent Insurance Agents. Warren Martin is elected vice president and Richard Maeglin serves as secretary treasurer. A noon luncheon meeting is set for March 29 at Ina Mae's.

Stanley Willey Muscatine Association of Independent Insurance Agents William R. Moore Warren Martin Richard Maeglin Ina Mae

Panther Leaves SCS to Join IRS Alcohol Tax Division

Eugene Panther, longtime Soil Conservation Service technician since February 1949, resigns to join the Internal Revenue Service alcohol and tobacco tax division on March 18. He will work at the Grain Processing Corporation plant in Muscatine and plans training in Omaha, Nebraska next week. He and his wife Wilma have four children, Lori Ann, Pamela, Dave, and Tim.

Eugene Panther Soil Conservation Service George Upland Scs Panther Bureau of Internal Revenue, Alcohol and Abacca Internal Revenue Department Grain Processing Corporation Muscatine Omaha Neb Internal Revenue Service Newell Wilma Lori Ann Pamela Dave Tim

Contract Awarded for Muscatine Post Office Vehicle Area

The Muscatine post office rear parking and dock expansion has been awarded to Donald E. Snyder of Muscatine. The General Services Administration regional office in Kansas City, Missouri reported Snyder’s bid of 1845.75 as the lowest from 12 bidders.

Muscatine Donald E. Snyder General Services Administration Kansas City Snyder

Cancer Drive In Muscatine Is March 31

Rev Warry L Parker, Crusade Chairman for Muscatine county, announced Cancer Sunday on March 31. City Crusaders will collect at four central points to reduce work for workers and the treasurer. Rural areas and towns West Liberty and Wilson begin March 31 and run through April 16.

Warry L. Parker Cancer Crusade Muscatine County City Crusaders West Liberty Wilson

Cancer Society Board to Meet Here Tuesday

The Muscatine County Chapter of the American Cancer Society will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 32, at the loan department of the Muscatine Bank and Trust Company. The meeting is open to all Crusaders and Crusade Chair men. The entire meeting will be devoted to solving problems arising regarding the 1983 crusade. All workers are urged to attend.

Muscutine County The American Cancer Society Muscatine Bank and Trust Company

Navy recruits quarantined after meningitis outbreak

San Diego naval training center imposes quarantine on marine recruits amid spinal meningitis outbreak. One death reported James Hale of Osmo Kan died after entering naval hospital. Four other recruits remain in serious condition. latest case occurred Sunday.

San Diego Calif

Link Suspect Implicated in Burlington Robbery

Davenport resident Davenport First Trust robbery suspect Davenport Walker, 26, of Sioux City, tied to another east town hold up after a worker at Burling ton Thrift Plan Loan Co. identified him. Burlington officials undecided on charges. Local American Legion marks 44th birthday with a family potluck. Pauline Strong, 1611 Iowa, faces eye surgery at State University Hospital in Iowa City today.

Davenport Fred L Walker Sioux City Davenport First Trust and Savings Bank Billve Hines Thrift Plan Loan Co Burlington Walker Barelington Auth Pauline Strong State University of Iowa Hospital Iowa City

Bob Huber Heads Muscatine County Young Democrats

Bob Huber was elected president of the Muscatine County Young Democrats at a Sunday night reorganizational meeting at the Elms. Officers include John Mink as vice president and John Pahl as second vice president with Donna Tibbetts as secretary and Michele Tibbetts as treasurer.

Bob Huber Muscatine County Young Democrats Club The Elms Huber John Mink John Pahl Donna Tibbetts Michele Tibbetts Ed Madson Democratic Central Committee John Smidhouser Town City Larry Berg SUT Democratic Party Town Art Tom Conway Michale Tibbetts Mel Bollman Kevin Bond Joe Maher Jr Teri Dol Ui Club

Glandular Inflammation Treatment Offered at Excelsior Springs

Men past 40 are urged that glandular inflammation is a constitutional disease and only thorough treatment can remove causes. Neglect leads to premature senility and incurable conditions. Over the past year men from 1,000 communities were treated here with soothing relief and improved health.

Excelsior Springs

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