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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1963

Page

8

Stock Quotations Show Mixed Gains Across Industries

The report lists numerous companies across sectors with varied moves on Tuesday. Pepsi Cola, Ford Motor, US Steel, and Sears are among the names cited, with several firms down and others up amid a broad market snapshot.

Phiil Fnx &T Falda Radio ‘Corp Sears Sinclair Ken Eott Cama Swift Chrysler Rat Mansini Texree Pont MY Cent US Steel Vartman Uo Vel Penney JC Mervil Lynch Pierce Eriner Biarsa Davenport

Probate death notice of Fred C Baars with will

District Court probate records state Fred C Baars died March 15 1963 with a will dated March 22 1960 leaving his estate in equal shares to his children. Daughter Helen Blake named executrix. Recklene driving Robert DeWayne Sharat 103 Fillmore Street ordered to pay $25 and costs.

District Court Fred C. Baars Helen Blake William Wollens Recklene Robert DeWayne Sharat Fillmore Street

Butcher Hogs Gain 25 Cents Top Is $14.50

USDA market notes from Chicago and Omaha show butchers steady to 25 cents higher with 6,500 head traded. Top of $14.50 on mixed No 1 and 2 190-250 lb hogs, cattle steady to strong with prime 1,250 lb steers at 25.50, and lambs at 21.00 to 18.00. Also lists potatoes, wholesale prices, and hospital admissions and dismissals.

Chicago USDA Omaha Alexdy U.S Helfers Cully Xood

Bonjour Still at Large, Warden Sets $50 Reward

Police across multiple states seek Earl Lee Bonjour 25 of Muscatine after an escape from an Iowa penitentiary farm near Montrose. Two fellow escapees Hanson 24 and Murray 26 were captured north of Kahoka. a $50 reward for Bonjour’s capture and delivery to Fort Madison was announced by Warden John E. Bennett.

Earl Lee Bonjour Muscatine Iowa Montrose Bonjour Kahoka Harry Lee Hanson Lonnie Murray Honor Farm Fort Madison John E. Bennett Scott County Musca

Petroleum Tow Upstream Signals Early 1963 Navigation Start

Petroleum products totaling 15 250 long moved upstream past Muscatine during the first week of the 1963 navigation season, report the district office of the Corps of Engineers. The Nelson M Broadfoot led through lock 16 March 18, with Amoco Missouri as the second tow. The Trini with three barges also moved upstream toward Albany, and the Georg e Banta four barges is on route. Coast Guard’s Goldenrod is checking buoys and navigation signals amid variable pool activity in the Mississippi River St Paul district.

Muscatine Corps of Engineers Nelson M. Broadfoot Amoco Missouri Trini Albany Coast. Guard Goldenrad Mississippi St. Paul

Richards Golden Wedding Event Attended by 254

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Richards celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at home with 254 guests and refreshments. Notable attendees traveled from Ephrata Washington Des Moines Decatur Utica Miles Moline Logan and other area communities to greet the couple and share in the celebration.

Columbus Dunation Edwin Richards R. Jonas Ephrata Wash W. Jones Des Moines Richard Frymire Decatur L. J. Richards Utica Neb Carroll Hamilton Miles Iowa Gomer Jwen Moline Western Iowa Asa Thomas A. L. Thomas Logan B. C. Roundy

Easter Seals Drive Seeks Contributions in Muscatine

Mrs Helen Rolle, chair of the Easter Seal fund drive, urged Muscatine households to donate after receiving the 1963 Easter Seals. She said public response will decide how many handicapped residents receive services from the Town Society for Crippled Children and Adults this year.

Aekel Helen Rolle Muscatine Town Society For Crippled Children and Adults

Prairie Young Adults Bowling Party at Town and Country Lanes

The High Prairie Church Young Adult Class hosted a bowling party on April 18 at Town and Country Lanes. Members prepared Easter gifts for Muscatine nursing homes and discussed a community gift proposal. Cleaning committees for March 20 and April include Mrs. Glen French and Mrs. Ellis Cater.

Kogarrawic High Prairie Church Bob Peters Lynn Muscatine William Hoben Don Swanson Glen French Ellis Cater

Two Survive Ordeal in North

Two survivors recount a brutal ordeal after a plane crash in Alaska. Flores, injured but resourceful, built shelters from seat coverings and canvas, fashioned snowshoes, and trekked toward the Alaska Highway while Loeir and Migs Klaben remained at a lean-to. Flores signaled rescue with an SOS, drawing in bush pilot Chuck Hamilton and local truants who guided rescuers to their locations over two days.

Flores Loeir Alaska Highway Miss Iaden Chuck Hamilton Hamilton Charlie Porter Louis Roya

Toastmasters Hold Meeting In Muscatine Club

Tom Donis won the speaker's award at the Muscatine Toastmasters meeting held Monday evening. The event featured topics on Famous dates with several speakers including Roger Lande and Rex Bennett. Ralph Cullen earned the best critic award as Terry Mealy served as toastmaster.

Tom Donis Muscatine Toastmasters Club Gordon Rogers Rex Bennett Ham Roger Lande Tot Denis Max Churchill

Obituaries And Funerals From West Liberty Area

Obituaries list services for Lottie Hess 87 at Downey Baptist with Rev Nell Boxe and Wayne Probst. George Robert Johnson funeral at Dudgeon McCulley with Rev Don Ross. Alice L Sexton 96 died in Muscatine area. David Mark 78 burial at B nai Mages. Louise OBrien former Muscatine resident died in Redlands Calif. Harvey Abbott McKerg 86 funeral scheduled with Nor Rev Elmer Baker at Oakridge. multiple pallbearers and flowers noted, long biographical lines in obituary notices.

Lote Wi West Liberty Lottie May Hess Downey Baptist Church Marvel Nell Boxe Wayne Probst Dean O'Dell Oliver Sayles Ross Saiies John Thompson Russell Painter William Secrest Sherman Anderson Thierment Downey Snider West Libers Hess Utopia Nursing Home Tipton Ayne Alice L. Sexton Mice L. Sexton Pety Sexton Muscatine Elizabethtown Henderson Mary Reeves Roark Springfield Robert L. Sexton Gladys Sexton Emil Paine Lynn Reggington Wil Roark Greenburg Kyi Fairbanks Chapel P. M. Conant Wil Greenwood Cemetery David Mark David Mack George M. Willich J. I. Taxon S. Levitan Abraham Ivert Daniel Wil John Kurland Harold Rosenberg Philip Leman Ioin Shapiro Sam Klaman B'Nai Mages Cemetery Mark Davenport Louise O'Brien Roy Louise) O'Brien Redlands Calif John Barbara Nienzel Frank C. Shoemaker PM. Musser Lumber Company Raymond Wash Shoemaker Willapa Lumber Co Roy O'Brien Constance Johnson Lilie Hammond South Bend George Seattle Henry Anna Brown Wilson John Brown O'Brien Wes Wincany Aeune Avc Snider Funeral Home Harvey Abbott McKerg Maxson Drive Hawker Nursing Lane Elmer Baker The Christian Church Oakridge McKerg Rock Island Railroad Moline Linden Minois Milton Harriet’ Bremmey Mellerg Berthe Youngs Chrissian Church Mt. Calvary Royal Archlodge Knights Templar

First Baptist Men's Fellowship Holds Annual Chili Supper

The Men's Fellowship of the First Baptist church gathered Monday evening for its annual chili supper. Mrs. Kenneth Fowler led serving, officers' wives assisted, and Lawrence Marden gave devotions. President Mack Sutherland spoke on the YMCA, its origin and current activities, and the group announced the annual father and son banquet set for April 24 at the church.

First Kenneth Fowler Lawrence Marden Mack Sutherland YMCA

TB and Health Group Annual Dinner Tonight

The Muscatine County TB and Health Association meets at Park Lane Country Club at 6 30 pm with guest speaker Sue Wr Whyne from the U S Department of Agriculture Research Lab at Ames discussing tuberculosis in animals Local veterinarians and farm groups are invited and annual reports and officer elections are planned

Whyne Sue U. S. Dept.of Agriculture Research Lab Ames Muscatine County

Cardinal Key Names J Axel At Iowa State

Iowa State University honors 54 senior and 27 junior men as Cardinal Key awardees at a recognition banquet in Ames. John Axel, son of Mr and Mrs Ches ter Axel of 2013 Sycamore Street, is named among the outstanding seniors. Danny Curtis, son of Mr and Mrs L J Curtis of Lone Tree, also receives the honor for participation in university activities.

Cardinal Key Alte University Towa State Ames John Axel Chester Axel Sycamore Street Danny Curtis J L. J. Curtis Lone Tree Woniovs i

Rev Simbro to Show Slides on Visit to U N

Rev William Simbro of the Fredonia Methodist church will present slides and speak about his trip to the United Nations and New York City. The program occurs Tuesday evening April 2 at 7 30 pm with an open invitation to all parishioners.

Columbus William Simbro Fredonia Methodist Church United Nations Simbro New York City WSCS Susanna Il) Dunn Weblay Webelos den Mike Duncan Keys Tom Carrell Dave Pugh John Reaney

Dad s Night Fundraiser at Moscow Busy Miss Club

The Moscow Busy Miss Club hosted Dad s Night on March 2 at St Parish. A potluck dinner featured a Dayalee Huesmann menu and an organ recital by Connie Smith. Shirley Ayres gave an arc themed talk, a poem was read, and prizes were awarded by Harold Wacker Jack Halk and Bri Grinder. Bingo and Court Whist provided games for families with Phyllis Coram Sue Sawvell Wanda Wacker assisting.

Moscow Deri St. Parish Follewis Dayalee Huesmann Connie Smith Shirley Ayres Sue Sawvell Wanda Ms Badther Twist Cordest Harold Wacker Jack Halk Bri] Grinder Wild Game Phyllis Coram Wanda Wacker

Nichols baby names LeRoy Flake heir in Mercy Hospital birth

Nichols briefs report Bret LeRoy Flake born at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City weighing about six pounds, with maternal and paternal grandparents named. Also announcing daughter Jenneat Arlene Ruby Forest born March 27 at Muscatine General Hospital, weighing seven pounds one ounce, with family connections listed. Also death of Chet Whitacre in Burlington Hospital. weekend visit notes and probate notices appear for local residents.

Nienals LeRoy Flake Bret LeRoy Mercy Hospital Towa Ciy Mrr Clarence Hiller Nichols Lester Flake Magentine Harold Rowe Gladstone Kim Hillyer Clare Fedley Carlisle Ruby Forest Carlisle Jenneat Arlene Muscatine General Hospital Mary Mills Muscatine Tarents Frank Burke Bloomington Ernest Kiretner Chet Whitacre Corran Street Burlington Burlington Hospital Robert Stewart Geneva) Poole East Wheeler Street West Burlington

Fire Devastates Westminter Memorial Church Interior

A blaze swept the interior of the Westminter Memorial Presbyterian Church today destroying bricks and framing and leaving only walls standing. Early estimates put the damage around 410000 dollars.

Dodge Westminster Memorial Presbyterian Church

Sales Pressure Triggers Drop in Bean Futures

Soybean futures faced heavy selling on the Board of Trade with prices falling sharply as liquidation of long positions dominated. Wheat and corn held mostly steady to lower with May contracts around 2.05 and 1.17 to 1/4 dollars respectively, while soybeans slid about 14 cents to 2.54 1/2.

Board of Trade Chicago Ibma Colli, Pais

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