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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

5

Daily Report Admits and Discharges With Birth Notice

A daily report lists admissions including Stanley Brady and Verna Nietzel at multiple towns, discharges such as Guy Connor and Grace Rogers, plus infants born to Paul Wanders of Wapello and a daughter Vickie Jo to Larry and Barbara Marshall in Colorado Springs. Grandparents are Barbara Bierman and Willis Marshall of Muscatine.

Vickie Jo Larry Barbara Marshall Cache la Poudre Colorado Springs Colo Barbara Bierman Willis Marshall Muscatine

New York Stocks Police Court Costs in Parking Violations

Police court notices list Michael Jon Blaesing of 507 Kindler Ave facing $10 plus costs for overtime parking tickets. Orville Ernest Huck er of 8 Blue Grass Court Davenport charged $15 and costs for allowing unauthorized person to drive. Ronald D. Goodrick of 107 Iowa Ave scheduled to appear in municipal court for driving under suspension.

Duane Goodken Michael Jon Blaesing Kindler. Ave Persen Orville Ernest Hucker Blue Grass Court Davenport Ronald D. Goodrick Iowa Ave

County Firms Stolen Items Valued at 580 Dollars

Sheriff's deputies reported two Muscatine County thefts last night. Bob Brooks said the Ditmar-Kerr Co. east of West Liberty on U S 6 lost 550 dollars of batteries radios and control cylinders after thieves climbed a fence into a machinery lot. At Atalissa the Hooker Chemical and Implement Co. lost two small machinery tires and wheels valued about 30 dollars from in front of the building.

Muscatine County Bill Coe Bob Brooks Ditmar-Kerr Co West Liberty U.S. 6 Hooker Chemical and Implement Co Atalissa

Crime Cutting Speaker Robbed

INDIANAPOLIS IN AP Edgar D Whitcomb Republican governor candidate spoke about cutting crime in the streets. When he returned to his car he found a $125 camera stolen. Local stock and farm reports follow including Omaha hogs cattle and sheep quotations and Chicago potatoes.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Edgar D. Whitcomb Indiana Associated Press Omaha Livestock OMAHA USDA Butchers Higher Chicago

Obituaries and Funerals Highlights Wittich and Bersch Losses

Mrs Harold Wittich 74 died at home after a short illness. Born in Muscatine County she married Harold Wittich in 1928. Survivors include husband and sister, funeral Wednesday at Riley with burial Greenwood. Nellie L Bersch 74 died May 20 at Muscatine General Hospital. She married Edward C Bersch in 1914 and left two sons and three grandchildren. Funeral services at St Marys Church followed by Riley burial. Also note: Donald and Wallace Brithinee, 19, UC Riverside twins, elected to Phi Beta Kappa. will graduate in June after three years.

Harold Wittich King Ave Muscatine County William Sophie Toberg Tiedemann Louise Tiedmann Harold H. Wittich Muscatine Wesley United Methodist Church Bellevue Bellevue Hospital Marie Toborg Frank John Tiedemann Ri Jey I Henry Teele Greenwood Cemetery Nellie Bersch Nellie L. Bersch Newell Muscatine General Hospital Edward C Clair St. Clair Stapleton Edward C. Bersch St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Church Gene Riverside Calif Donald and Wallace Brithinee University of California At Riverside Fontana High School Harvey A. Nietzel Ralph Nietzel First Baptist Church Frank Gillett Ralph J. Wittich

Kennedy Captivates Los Angeles Crowd Amid Violent Show of Support

Robert F. Kennedy faced a tumultuous reception in Los Angeles as supporters swarmed his campaign ride. People tore at his shoes and clothing while shouting and pressing, creating the wildest scene of nine weeks of campaigning in the city and suburbs.

Los Angeles Robert F. Kennedy New York Kennedy

Stocks Edge Up After Mixed Trading On NYSE

The market rose slightly as gains outnumbered losses on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow recovered from an earlier loss, with Dresser Industries leading on volume, and IBM up about 9 points. Other gains included Western Union, Aurora Plastics, Polaroid, Ford, Zenith, Xerox, and Southern Pacific amid a generally steady trading day.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Dresser Industries IBM Western Union Aurora Plastics Polaroid Penn Central Occidental Petroleum Ford Goodrich Zenith High Voltage Engineering Owens-Illinois Penientral Xerox Southern Pacific American Stock Exchange

Accident Kills Three Youths

Three youths die in a campus area accident at Eastern Iowa Community College Muscatine campus. Gregory Eugene Shay born February 6 1949 Davenport, son of Dr Eugene L and Ruth W Reed Shay, survived by parents a brother and sister. Harvey A Nietzel born April 19 1949 Muscatine, son of Ralph and Bonnie Watters Nietzel, survived by parents two brothers a sister and grandfather Kenneth Watters. Funeral notices list services and locations in Muscatine and Davenport with details on church affiliations and burial plans. Community mourning and funeral arrangements are announced as authorities investigate.

Eastern Iowa Community College Paul Morrow Blanche Hartman Muscatine Gregory E. Shay Gregory Eugene Shay Fairbanks Gregory Eastern Town Community College Davenport Eugene L Ruth W. Reed Shay Jeffrey Allan Shay Laurie Joan Shay Harvey Was April 1949 the Son of Ralph and Bonnie Watters Nietzel First Baptist Church Robert John Nietzel Jennice Nietzel Chicago Kenneth Watters

Wilton High School hosts 70th Alumni Banquet

About 275 attendees gathered at Wilton High School for the 70th alumni banquet. Notables included invocator Paul Hain, master of ceremonies Dwight Flater, readings by 1968 graduates, and an annual business meeting electing officers such as Garold Ochiltree and Floyd Lenker. Special recognitions honored long- and oldest-serving graduates, with reunions for classes of 1943 and 1950.

Wilton High School Wilton 'S Wilton Community High School Paul Hain Diana Maurer Dwight Flater Barb Boyle Connie Grunder Lynn Luth Melvin Hansen Steve Patricia Henderson Smith Garold Ochiltree Floyd W. Lenker Peggy Zimmerman Grunder Ruth Ann Goesen Harlan Marolf Frances R. Kelley Cleotis Gebris Jeannine Lawwell Wacker Nancy Whetstine Taylor Glenda Stephens Johnson Elaine Behrens Margaret Angerer Cleotis Gehris

Iowa Warden Denies Prison Discrimination

Fort Madison warden John E. Bennett said he knows of no racial discrimination at the prison and plans no investigation into claims from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. An official said Negro inmates had complained of discrimination, especially in discipline and parole. Bennett added he does not have names of complainants and knows of nothing serious.

Iowa Prison Des Moines John EB. Bennett Fort Madison State Penitentiary Iowa Civil Rights Commission Moniday Bennett David L. Mullin The Rights Commission

Paris Theaters Hit by Strikes During Monday Walkout

AP reports major Paris venues including the Folies Bergere faced strikes Monday. A Folies Bergere spokesman said ticket refunds were issued as staff reductions due to the walkout affected performances.

Paris Folies Bergeres

New Address For Robertson

A new address has been received for Kennie L. Robertson. The address is Sp. 4 Kennie L. Robertson U.S. 54926724 H. R. 706 Maint. Ba. Fort Campbell Ky 42223.

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