Obituary notices from Muscatine journal March 27 1973
Obituaries note the death of Edna Statler 81 of Perryville Missouri with funeral plans at Perryville Presbyterian Church and burial at Home Cemetery. Survivor details include son Robert Statler and daughter Mrs. Howard Barks. Rev John Sanford, missionary in Zaire, killed in Africa plane crash, survived by wife Ferne and six siblings. Market and livestock data from Chicago and Omaha include soybean futures lower and cattle and hog quotations. Funeral services for Lester DeVore 59 Wilton were held at Griffith Funeral Home with burial in Moscow Cemetery.
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Edna Statler
Eting Statler
Perryville
Perryville Presbyterian Church
Home
Statler
Ann Patterson
Perry County
L. H. Statler
Robert Statler
Tipton
Howard Barks
Benton Murray
John Sanford Ward
John Sanord
Africa
Zaire
Ferne
W. L. Sanford
Independent Bible Church
Columbus Junction
Phyllis
Lester DeVone Wilton
Lester DeVore
Griffith Funeral
Harold Potts
Clifford Luethye
Flower
Herbert Coss
Francis Carlisle
Kenneth Leggins
Cleo Leggins
Gerald Leggins
Lester Taylor
Moscow
Mr. DeVore
Market rally on Wall Street continues upward trend
New York AP reports stocks gained sharply on Wall Street continuing an upward trend from the previous day though trading slowed after opening. The Dow rose 8.58 to 936.48 with advancing issues beating declines 3 to 1. The Ampx price change index rose to 24.29 and the NYSE broad index gained 0.51 to 8.16.
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NEW York AP
Ampx
New York Stock Exchange
Dragging Reopens Delay In River Search For Jerry Rowe
Mercer County sheriff reports dragging at New Boston for Jerry Rowe of Muscatine paused after car recovered from the Mississippi River Sunday. Rescue unit and volunteers stood by as river recedes before resuming search. shoreline watch continues.
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Mercer County
New Boston
Jerry Rowe
Muscatine
Mississippi
New Boston Volunteer Fire Department
John Welch
Eliza
Fred Welch
Mississippi River
Auto Plunges Into River After Narrow New Boston Turn
A Rowe automobile traveled about 20 feet straight before entering the river at New Boston where it floated roughly 200 yards downstream and sank. No further details available.
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New Boston
Rowe
Fatal county accident suit seeks 125000 damages
Mary Ann Krueger as administrator of Arnold Krueger Jr. estate sues Dollie Hepker doing business as Dollies Tap for 125000 in Muscatine County alleging Arnold Krueger Jr. died after a car crash near West Liberty on March 21 1972 caused by George Townsley who allegedly drove intoxicated. The petition claims Townsley and Krueger were intoxicated and Hepker contributed by selling liquor. Krueger was 30 and left a widow and two children. estate seeks damages of 125000.
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Muscatine County
Mary Ann Krueger
Arnod Krueger Jr
Dollie V. Hepker
Dollie's Tap
Arnold Krueger Jr
West Liberty
George Terry Townsley
Townsley
Highway 70
Krueger
Uor
Dollie Hepker
District Court
R.K. Stonr
Aden Cary Stroh
Kathleen Asp
Nona Rink
John Butler
Garna’ Maple
State of Iowa
William Stewart
Carver Pump Company
Gates Learjet Corporation
Arnold
Krueger Jr
Dollie V- Hepker
Dollie’s Tap
Piea
State of Towa
Lawrence Anthony Kaufman
James Albert Midleton
State of Town
Many Stitt Mangle
Jack Eugene Lancaster
Dennis J. Nichols
Barbara E. Gadbaw
George Law
Muscatine
Berniece Bartenhagen
Bernice Bartenhagen
Inez Thomas
Virgil Law
Muscatine Boy Struck By Car Injured Admitted At Hospital
A Muscatine boy, Ted Knight aged 5 of 1903 Hershey Ave, was admitted to Muscatine General Hospital with an elbow injury after being struck by a 1969 Dodge driven by Ruth Lavonne Habeck 43 of Letts on Hershey Ave. The accident occurred at 4 50 p m Monday. He was to be released today. A second crash on Park Ave and Clay St involved a 1970 GMC truck driven by Raymond D Smith 34 with no address given striking a traffic light while turning.
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Muscatine
Muscatine General Hospital
Hershey Ave
Ted Knight
Dodge
Ruth Lavonne Habeck
Letts
Habeck
Park Ave
Clay St
Peirce
Raymond D. Smith
Clay
Danny Titus
Lincoln Blvd
William Martin
Columbus Junction
Ronald Morrison
Joy
Marilyn J. Nissen
Mason City
Russel McVicker
Devitt Ave
Alfred Creamer
Amelia Bunn
Broadway
Robert Helm
George J. Terrill
Bond St
Todd A. Knight
Roy Quandt
Richard E. Castle
Market: iReport National Stockyards Hog and Cattle Prices
Estimated receipts for Wednesday include 6030 hogs 500 cattle and sheep. Hog receipts 7500 head with butchers down sharply by 3.00. sows generally 2.00 lower. Cattle slaughter steers and heifers mixed higher 25, cows and bulls varied. Prices show broad ranges across US 1-3 200-240 lb hogs 33.75-34.50. 400-400 lb sows 31.50-32.00. boars around 30.25. steers 45.75-47.25 for 950-1250 lb. heifers 45.25-45.50. utility and commercial cows 30.00-33.00.
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Omaha
Neb
USDA
U.S
Markets report from Webster City Iowa cattle and hogs
Central Iowa Stockyards in Webster City reports cattle steady to higher with steers 44.50 to 48.00 per hundredweight and heifers 43.50 to 45.00. Cows range 27.00 to 34.50, bulls 34.00 to 37.50. Hogs 1.350. butcher hogs 92.00 to 93.00, lighter sorts 28.00 to 31.50. Wednesday estimates show cattle around 400 and hogs around 900.
Daily District Court Orders and Probate Notes
A compilation of district court orders, stipulations, and probate items from Muscatine, listing continuations to May 24 1973, visitation modifications, modifications hearings, and conditions for defendant custody and wages. Included are numerous criminal plea entries, trial dates in April 1973, and probate matters noting George Law's death and executor appointments.
Forfeitures and hospital notices from Muscatine area
Forfeited bonds include Edward Lange of Cedar Rapids and DeWayne Schmitt Route 1 for intoxication with fines and costs. Vicki Lynn Kleist 408 Monroe St. had possession of beer dismissed on motion. Parking tickets unpaid for Carol Nichols 313 W 5th St. with $10 and costs. Hospitals list several admitted patients plus births and dismissals. Driver's license suspensions and revocations announced for Muscatine area drivers. Regional index roundups show stock indices and Chicago grain quotes. Minor thefts include Lwo Oscilloscope break in at Muscatine High School top coat theft and a break in at Neilson Clearing House. items taken include a switchblade knife and a baby stroller.
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Zu. Pond
Edward Lange
Cedar Rapids
DeWayne Schmitt
Roy Best
Mi- Mor
Vicki Lynn Kleist
Monroe St
Carol Nichols
5Th St
Neilson Clearing House
Laurel
Harry Wright
E. and Sr
Larry Ellis
6Th St
Muscatine Teens Win Toastmasters Contest Selections
Ralph Jackson chosen to represent the Muscatine Toastmasters at Area 7 in Moline on April 7 after a spring speech contest at Kathy's. John McCormick presided. Dick Hutmacher was toastmaster. Max Churchill invoked and acted as topicmaster. Prepared and topic speakers included John McCormick, Ralph Jackson, Bob Pape, Dick Witter, Dave Homey, Tom Stratton, Steve Yankee, Anton Yanicek, Ken Hetzler, John White, Bode Labode. Awards: Steve Yankee topic, John White joke of the week. John Yoder elected member. Local Muscatine grain quotes listed with bids and moisture discounts.
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Muscatine
John McCormick
Kathy’s
Dick Hutmacher
Max Churchill
Steve Yoder
Anton Vanicek
Ralph Jackson
Bob Pape
Anx Dick Witter
Dave Homey
Tom Stratton
Steve Yankee
Anton Yanicek
Ken Hetzler
John White
Bode Labode
Topic
John Yoder
Floodwaters Spare Homes Along Levee Road
Despite rising waters, the road near the levee ends leads to yards of homes with no major flood damage reported. Residents monitor levels as spillover remains within expected limits and authorities urge caution.
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Lee Ent
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Randall Willis
W. 3Rd St
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Highland Court
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Montpelier
David Crumly
Wapelo
Cathy Larson
Wapello
Sherwood Terry
Broadlawn St
William Jacobs
Bettendorf
The
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Frederick Rogers Winn
Fairview Ave
Dennis Lynn Hants
Michael Lawrence Giese
Wilton
Gregory Alan Lindle
Robert Steven
Burke
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