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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

15

Local, Hospital Admits and City Court Actions

Daily Report notes hospital admissions including Harry S Hughes and Mable Baker in Columbus Junction and Davenport area, with births of Mary Lynne Koens to Mr and Mrs Larry Koens. Reports on transfers and local court actions include speeding tickets, improper left turns, and tax dispute settlements involving Muscatine residents. Also mentions former Muscatine residents’ transfers, and executions of executor appointments and inheritance forms.

Harry S. Hughes E. Second Mable Baker Columbus Junction Ella Monson Joy Morris Longcor W. Fulhiam Vernon Wilson Hill Kyle Ballenger Lincoln Blvd Harry Kent Erene Yeater Isett University Pos Ward Clayton Welsch Nina Rieke Jack L. Reifert Maiden Lane John E. Peters Delbert Partington John Lindle Ernest Lincoln Moscow Floyd Lacy Grover Donna Dieckman Brook Mary Lynne Larry Koens W. Ninth Davenport Koens Sharon Knott Ethel Knott Orange Muscatine

Texas Flooding Claims Five Lives Across Texas

AAP report details five deaths due to flash floods across Texas as rains caused extensive damage. Midland saw 2 to 6 feet of water flooding 500 to 700 homes and a tornado-caused surge. Corpus Christi mourns two teenagers swept to death. Trinity River floods hit near Dallas while Corsicana Malakoff and Athens faced rising waters and traffic deaths.

Dallas, Tex Texas Midland R. D. Lemon Corpus Christi Trinity River Dallas Corsicana Malakoff Athens

Political Health Why Man Makes A 100 Pound Cut

Kansas born Democrat Jesse M. Unruh speaker of the California Assembly spoke in Kansas City and Lawrence areas about his 100 pound loss in four months. He said his weight loss was for political health not health reasons and cited a cartoon that mocked him as shock therapy. He described giving up everything worthwhile to lose weight.

Kansas. City California Jesse’ M. Unruh California Assembly Newston Kan Lawrence Kansas Unruh Oakland

Obituaries and Funerals of Muscatine residents

Obituaries from Muscatine area list Joe Elmer Syphrit age 78 of Muscatine died Thursday at Hershey home after illness. Survived by wife Myrtle, daughter Jessie Forbes, stepchildren, siblings, grandchildren. Services at George M. Wittich funeral home with burial at Wapello cemetery. Also notices for Myrtle Lantz, Herbert Arthur Stanley, Hazel L. Mapes, and Howard Kallenberger with service details and burial plans.

Joe E. Syphrit Joe Elmer Syphrit New Hampshire St Hershey Soca Mr. Syphrit Muscatine Louisa‘ County Joseph R Amy Fitzgerald Syphrit South Dakota Anna May Huffman Town City Myrtle Cochran Whister Myrtle Syphrit Charles W. Whister Jessie Forbes Arthur Ruth) Rickey Lee Syphrit West Middlesex sis_ter George M. Wittich Leland Enke Wapelio Myrtle Lantz Fairbanks Chapel J. Paul Stevens Eva Kramer Raynard James Charles Stanley New London George Stanley Mount Pleasant Wapello Cemetery Buford Barnes Hazel L. Mapes Riley Funeral Home McKinley Muscatine General Hospital Warren Mapes Milwaukee Lloyd Leona) Gardner Independence Art Ella Mapes Phoenix, Ariz Greenwood Cemetery Howard Kallenberger Fairport Casper and Elnora Nelson Kallenberger Kallenberger George Dell} Kallenberger Davenport Leona Kallenberger Christina” Bausch Cedar‘ Rapids Ralph J.J . Wittich L.A. Stumme

Official Says Release Nearer For Pueblo Crew

Washington AP reported Rep Clement J Zablocki chair of the Asian affairs subcommittee said there are indications North Korea may release the eight crewmen of the U S intelligence ship Pueblo though administration officials offered no new progress in the negotiations. He warned details could not be disclosed but stressed the near return of the men.

Washington North’ Korea U.S Clement J. Zablocki D- Wis House’ Subcommittee On

Sertoma Club hears on recreational facilities needs

Mrs John Sayles and Mrs Harold Hayes representing the Muscatine League of Women Voters spoke at the Sertoma Club Thursday noon gathering at George's Steak House. They outlined Muscatine recreational facility problems and urged improvements through a full-time administrator and additional funding. Don Schweitzer arranged the program.

John Sayles Harold Hayes Muscatine League’ of ‘Women Voters Sertoma’ Club George's Sayles Hayes Muscatine Don Schweitzer

Poker Politicians Take the Stage in The Village Cast

In Muscatine at 7 p m tonight and Saturday the Village presents a show where poker playing politicians are portrayed by Jin Walters Bill Revekerd Beatty Clif Hat Thom Lawrence Bint Crews and Kim Whitmers. The production features musical interludes with the song Fe erellet.

Bon Marine Thom Lawrence Muscatine The Echoel Audi Hecke Jin Walters Bill Revekerd Beatty Clif Hat Bint Crews Kim Whitmers

Hearing Set for Florida Man in Iowa Girl Slaying

A Florida man, Frederick Andriesse of Jacksonville, faces a Tuesday appearance before Circuit Judge John Reynolds after a coroner jury ruled the death of 21 year old Carol Sue Edleman of Webb, Iowa, a murder. Andriesse reportedly said Edleman visited him in a motel room, drank whisky, passed out, and he then killed her with a pillow and a gun.

Chicago Florida John Reynolds Webb Iowa Carol Sue Edleman Frederick Andriesse Jacksonville Fla Andriesse Edleman Becker

Students Honored at UNI Induct Purple Arrow Members

Judith Marxen of Muscatine Carolyn Robertson of Columbus Junction and Mary Maxwell of Walcott are inducted into Purple Arrow at UNI ceremonies. The honor recognizes scholarship among freshman and sophomore women and requires a 2.25 GPA for initiation. A separate notice bids due June 3 1968 for art supplies by Muscatine Community School District with specifications available at the Board of Education Office.

Judith “Marxen Muscatine Carolyn Robertson Columbus Junction Mary Maxwell Walcott University of Northern Iowa Purple Arrow UNI

Hearing on Eastern Town Community College Building plans

Board of Directors of Eastern Iowa Community College Merged Area IX will hold a hearing June 11 1968 at 8 00 PM CDT in Bettendorf Scott County to review proposed plans specifications and form of contracts for construction of the Eastern Town Community College Building Scott Campus Riverdale Scott County. Objections may be filed at the hearing and the Board will hear evidence for or against the proposals.

Eastern Iowa Community College Clinton Scott Cedar Louisa Muscatine State of Iowa State Street Bettendorf Scott County Iowa Eastern Town Community College Riverdale Eastern Owa Community College Area Gerald D. Clemmensen

Bids invited for Eastern Iowa Community College project

Eastern Iowa Community College District invites sealed bids for mechanical electrical and general construction for the Scott Campus building in Riverdale Iowa. Bids due June 11 for mechanical and electrical and June 18 for general construction. plans may be inspected at Omaha Bettendorf Quad City Builders Club or purchased from Louis C Couch Architect with $25 deposit refundable if plans returned within ten days.

Eastern Iowa Community College Clinton Scott Cedar Louisa Muscatine State of Iowa State Street Bettendorf Iowa Scott Campus Riverdale Scott County Henningson, Durham, & Richardson Farnam Street Omaha Nebraska Henningson, Durham & Richardson Louis C. Couch Plaza Town Quad City Builders Club 24Th Street Rock Island Illinois Lares General Construction

Bid Notice for Electrical Construction in Bettendorf Iowa

The Iowa bid calls for a $2,000.00 security with a requirement to enter a contract and furnish bonds within ten days of award. Iowa preference policies favor state grown products and domestic labor. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject bids and to waive irregularities. Bids may not be withdrawn for 30 days. Dated May 6, 1968 Bettendorf Scott County Iowa Gerald D. Clemmiensen, Secretary

Muscatine Community County of Muscatine State of Iowa Iowa State OF Ruth A. James Board of Bettendorf Scott County Eastern Iowa Community College Gerald D. Clemmiensen

Probate Probate Will Notice in Muscatine County Iowa

In Muscatine County Iowa probate notices announce the will of Anna Skolnik and the appointment of Sam M Skolnik as executor. Creditors must file claims within six months and action to set aside the will must be brought within one year of the second publication.

Anna Skolnik Sam . M. Skolnik Frank L. Eickmeier Emery Law District Court

Muscatine Water and Light Board Minutes and Bills

The Muscatine Board of Water and Light met April 10 1968 in the Administration Building 127 East Third Street with Trustees Toborg Olson Cullen Howe and Sey present. They approved bills and traffic signal installations at Mississippi Drive intersections and adopted a policy for electric appliance allowances.

East Third Street Muscatine Iowa Toborg Olson Cullen Howe and Sey J. P. Fuller C. J.rosenberger Mississippi Drive Pine Street Chestnut Street Town Highway Commission Robert R. Harbaugh Ray W. Andersen Rudolph Mattheis Cst Board OF Water and Light Clyde L. Bowen Towa Eea Loborg Cullen and Howe Leyb C. J. Rosenberger General Electric Company Ca General Electric Power Service

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Report Harry Mentink Mercy Hospital Americana E. Locust Darrell McIntire Hershey Ave Robert John Essen Whicher Street Leman Lewis Moore Malden Duane Goodken David Lee Tjarks Richard Allen Norris New Hampshire Street Justice Court Walter Pilgram Charles David Curry E. 2Nd Street Robert F. Kaufmann Roy F. Kautz, Jr Board of Review City of Muscatine Kaufmann Robert Thorndyke Wayne Eckhardt Theodore Erwin Ziemann Betty Tae Reed F. W. Englund Wayne Bonnie Goddard Elmer Eugene Haller Muscatine Chaunty James Eisler Michael Tompkins Gary Tompkins Wilbur Tompkins Richard Tompkins Paul Cooley Green-wood Cemetery Fairbanks Lantz Canon Ave Herbert Stanley Pueblo Sertoma Club Aionne Senal Board of Education Board of Directors District Court OF the Muscatine County Sam M. Skolnik East Second Street Tipton D District CC Court Emery Devitt Muscatine Lewis & Stevens Richald Board OF Water and Light Trustees City OF Spreitzer Inc J. E. Wessels M. M. Honeyman Kenneth ML. White Central Electric Co Wm. Connor First National Bank First National Bank of Central State Bank Edward S. Burns Paul Her Ben McGraw-Fdison Power Systems Division Holman Erection Co Walter Conway Muse Mun Elec First National Bank of Muscatine Fed.t Water and Light Employees Charity Fund United Fund W. M. Bashlin Company Bausch and Lamb Crescent Electric Supply Co Graybar Electric Co., Inc Hahn Brothers Sand, and Gravel Co Hendrix Wire and Cable Corp Joman Steel and Supply Inc Muscatine Travel Bureau Travel Exp Power Dispatchers Equipment Co Republi Electric Co B. L. Robinson and Co., Inc Standard Industrial Products Co Sunray DX Oil Co R. A. Berger Bond Cusomer’s Clyde LL Bowen Chapman and Cutler Barso Construction Int Johnson and Higgins of Lines Ins Roxie. Schmer Layona Titt Midwest Link~ Belt Muse General Fund Bank Transf Musc Bank Transi Muscatine Municipal Modern Metals Corp Harold D. Cochran Plant—General Fund Port City Credit Union Town Employment Security Commission State of Town the Gunthorp-Warren Printing Co Harry Alter and Sons, Inc American Management Association Iin the Bankers Advertising Co Barry Company Beach Lumber &Supply Co Bosch Pest Control Brown Si Works, Inc Causeo Inc Carlson Brothers Inc A. B. Chance Company Charlies Sales & Service Churchill Truck Lines Inc the Clarken Co Yebolt, Bush Avsy Communications Engineering Co Craftsman Press Crescent Elec. Supply Co Des Moines Register and Tribune Co Duncan Electric Co. Inc Electric Motor Service Co Engineers Supplies Inc Frigidaire Sales Corporation Fry and Son Welding Co Globe McMaster-Carr Supply Co McGraw-Hill Book Co Massey's Business Equipment Center Inc Shreliess Mill Auto Parta Co M & M Ford Sales Inc Modem Maid Inc Muscatine Broadcasting Inc Muscatine Clean Towel Service Nalco Chemical Co National Band and Tag Co N. W. Bell Telephone Co Phelps Bros Phillips Shell Service Pitney-Bowes ,Inc Spratt Standard, Bearings Co. of Tims the Tappan Company Terry-Durrin Company Thompson- Hayward Chemical Co Mur Seid H. Trachtenburg Co Ti-County Plumbing & Electrical Supplies Utilities Safety Supply Co. Inc Westinghouse Electric Supply Co Merox Corporation the Travelers Insurance Co H. Bolduc Co. Inc Diamond Power Specialty Corp Town Department of Public Safety Cr. Union Des Moines Registers and Tribune Co Hear Ad. E. L. Dusenberry and Sons Batterve Fry and Son Welding Hack Chemical Company Inc Hahn Brothers Sand and Gravel « Co Hawk Motors Henderson Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Home Oil Co Iowa Radiant Electric Heat, Inc Klei Klein, Gatzke and Olson Ludlow Miz.Co. Inc Riecock and Utility Engineering Muscatine Des Tower Service Phelus Bros. Laundry Sherwin-Williams Tri-County Hahn Brothers Do and Gravel Co Lanza
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