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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1968
Page
5
Daily report lists names of discharged patients in Gunnersville and surrounding areas, births in Muscatine area, and hospital volunteer shifts for May 5 through May 11. Includes multiple households with addresses, names, and the newborn Paul David born to Gary and wife, with a brother Timothy. Volunteers cover all May days with numerous local ladies and widows assisting hospital services.
Michael J. Fish completes a day leave returning to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri from a year in Vietnam. His wife Kathleen and mother Phyllis Fish listed with addresses in Muscatine. The report includes various local court actions and community notices from Muscatine and Wapello with names, dates, and amounts.
Numerous funeral services and obituaries mark a week in Muscatine and vicinity. Eth el Moore age 65 died at Muscatine General Hospital with services at George M. Witlich funeral home. Robert A. Wendlandt 53 of Letts buried at Greenwood. Jennie Rose Franklin 61 interred at Greenwood after services at Fairbanks chapel. Frank L. Eickmeier 78 of Muscatine noted with services at Fairbanks chapel. William Frances Seiler 89 of Muscatine honored at George M. Wittich funeral home. Eckley Enfield 82 a former Nichols resident funeral at Wittich. Roger Dean Howard 10 of Grandview mourned with services at Fairbanks chapel. Allen Eliason Sr 74 of West Liberty dies. Mable Margaret O Connor 76 of Lone Tree dies. notices include dates, locations, burial sites, and family survivor details.
Fees of 6819 for hunting and fishing licenses were sent to the Iowa State Treasurer by the Muscatine County Recorder for April. Local fees totaled 1137 including transfer deeds and real estate related charges. real estate transfer stamps were 1068.25 and boat registrations 162. Dangerous weapons records numbered 67, soldiers discharges 19, chattel releases 36, and total instruments recorded 667.
Hubert Allen Werner of Letts receives the National Science Talents Research Award from Collins Radio Company Cedar Rapids for a 100 scholarship and a 370 University of Iowa academic award. He ranks near top in Merit and Sigma honors and plans to study computer science at Iowa in 1968. He has participated in NSF summer programs and science symposia.
Sigma Kappa club donates $10 toward playground equipment for the Louisa county home at a meeting hosted by Mrs Mabel Sexton. Grandview school menu outlines weekly meals with milk, and upcoming events include music program and multiple track meets.
Arlene Stanton was elected president of the Parents Without Partners club at the Public Library meeting. Officers include Lawrence Reason as vice president, Pat Simpson recording secretary, Jean Brown corresponding secretary, Irene Weise treasurer, and Ed Johnson newsletter editor. Chief of Police Glen Axel spoke on juvenile delinquency. thirteen members, five prospective members and two guests attended. Upcoming events: May 11 bowling at Pla-Mar Lanes, May 15 coffee at Norma Beuiler’s home, May 18 workshop and dinner dance in Burlington, May 23 card party at Velma Graham’s home, May 26 family skate at Skateland. Next meeting June 7 at 8 p.m.
Detroit AP report says three white policemen and a Black motel watchman face federal charges for conspiring to violate civil rights of 10 motel guests during last July’s riot. Two Black youths were killed. Four defendants await arraignment. penalties up to 10 years and $5,000.
Marguerite Milligan and Al Riley wed Friday on the launch pad used for Explorer 1 and Alan Shepard. The civil ceremony lasted two minutes with Harry Watson, a fellow worker and notary, pronouncing them husband and wife as they were launched into matrimony at the historic site.
Michele Parish a Muscatine High School student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Parish 1140 Sycamore St is author of a prize winning short story published in DESIGN 1968 the Iowa Wesleyan College literary magazine Friday It marks the 15th annual appearance of the journal founded in 1934 and edited by Dr Louis A Haselmayer It features contributions from Wesleyan students faculty members and high school students selected at the High School Library Conference held last November.
McCarthy Improvement Co. of Davenport received a 443 296 dollar contract for road reconstruction at Wild Cat Den State Park near Muscatine. The Iowa Highway Commission awarded the project Friday and work covers about a half mile of park road. The Lettercarriers Auxiliary 648 will meet May 7 at Hazel Boston's home to finalize plans for May 15 Riverview Heights nursing home entertainment.
Mrs. Eliza Pearson of Aledo will observe her 85th birthday on Sunday. Born near Buffalo Prairie as Eliza Mahaffey, she married twice, has three children and three stepchildren, and spent most of her life in the Aledo and Joy communities. Dinner for her Golden Wedding anniversary will be May 15 at the Presbyterian church. invitations via local residents.
Columbus Junction society groups, student elections, and class events are summarized. Altar and Rosary Society discussed religious instruction ahead of June events with Father Hines and Sister Ruth. bake sales and parish service roles noted. Student council elected Brad Poehler as president and Roger Smith as VP. other candidates listed. Local clubs meet May 9 at the Columbus Junction State Bank. Education Association dinner set for May 8 at Colonial Inn. Founders Day observed at Letts Federated Club with reports on state convention and musical numbers.
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