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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1968

Page

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Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named at Hayes Catholic High

Deborah Danay is valedictorian with above 3.5 GPA and active in student government speech chorus and YCS. Ann Tadewald is salutatorian with above 3.4 GPA and served as junior class vice president co editor of the Hayes Herald and involved in library club YCS cheerleading and chorus. Other seniors listed include Martin Beckey Thomas Beckey Michelle Bieber Veronica Brodie.

Deborah Danay Ann Tadewald Hayes Catholic High School Miss Danay Hayes Miss Tadewald Hayes Herald Martin Beckey Thomas Beckey Michelle Bieber Veronica Brodie William Brugman Margaret Calcnate Jerek Cole Mary Connell Rosalind Danny James Dusenberry John Fox Kathy Frantz Linda Fuller Margaret Healey Rebecca Ingwersen Micheal Lazio Deborah Lick Lindle Sandra Logel Thomas Logel James Leudtka Kristine Luth Everett Marks Susan McAreavy Steve Minder Myra Moellers Stephen Nau Timothy Nelson Janice Pahl Barbara Panko Timothy Panther Robert Rauch Mélinda Rockwell Janice Salek Jean Salek Anne Schumacher Paul Schumacher Kathy Sizek Michael Stuart Dennis Tate Mary Vorwerk Paul Wieskamp

William Angell to graduate at Notre Dame in June

William F Angell son of Mrs Francis Angell will graduate from the University of Notre Dame Indiana on June 2 with a bachelor of business administration degree majoring in managerial accounting A church and civic notices section also reports honors for Atty Frank Drake at Lutheran Homes and plans for Muscatine Masquers summer productions Mary Mary at What Cheer Opera House July 4 and a children?s play Spoofydoof's Funnybone with casting details and contact numbers

William F. Angell Francis Angell Sycamore Street Francis A. Angell University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Indiana University Mall Bill Atty Frank Drake Lutheran Homes L.A. Stummie Atty. Drake Drake George Apland Muscatine What Cheer Opera House James White

Four Muscatine men charged after beating at apartment

Leonard and Berniece Hahn were beaten at their apartment building at 208% BH 2nd street. Richard Wetzel Dave Wetzel Keith Wetzel and Larry Beeding were charged with injuring or terrorizing inhabitants. Beeding also charged with defacing a building after damaging water pipes in the city jail. Appearances set for May 28 in justice court.

Muscatine Leonard Berniece Hahn 2Nd Street Richard Dave Keith Wetzel Indiana Street Larry Beeding Phillips Street Hahns Ray L. Pace Beading Hahn Muscatine General Hospital Pace Beeding Justice Court

Car Flips Twice With Three Inside on Highway 61

Mr and Mrs Clifford Wellons and daughter Susan 12 escaped injury when their car left the rain slick shoulder on Highway 61 two and a half miles south of Muscatine. The vehicle flipped twice into a ditch after crossing the road. Mr Wellons 47 treated at Muscatine General for head lacerations and leg injuries. Mrs Wellons 45 suffered neck and forehead injuries. Susan had bruises but no serious harm.

Clifford Wellons Susan 11Th St Wellons Highway 61 Muscatine Richard Oppelt William Cole Oppelt Mr. Wellons Muscatine General Hospital

Auto Stop by Glass Jugs Brings Robbery in Randallstown

Two masked bandits halted a car carrying two brothers and their dates after laying five glass gallon jugs across a muddy country road. They robbed the brothers at gunpoint, taking $35, and allowed the four to drive away. the girls were not robbed and were not harmed.

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West Germany Thalidomide trial opens in Alsdorf

West Germany begins a $25 million thalidomide trial in Alsdorf with seven Gruenenthal officials and scientists charged in a 972 page indictment. The case accuses negligent manslaughter and injury from 1957 to 1961. Two additional defendants were postponed due to illness. Hermann Wirtz and Dr Heinz W Kelling faced delays.

Alsdorf Germany West Germany Chemie Gruenenthal Hermann Wirtz Heinz W. Kelling Gruenenthal

Correction: City hall custodian named Pete Van Arkle

The Muscatine Journal reprints a correction noting the custodian at Muscatine city hall is Pete Van Arkle, not Van Auken as previously published in Saturday’s issue. The clarification fixes the misnaming of the employee.

Muscatine Pete van Arkle van Auken The

The Experiment Named for Muscatine Youth Center

By agreement among the Board of Directors the proposed Muscatine youth center will be named The Experiment. The name fits as the center will be instituted on an experimental basis and aims to explore new approaches to youth services.

Muscatine

Cars Damaged In Collisions On Saturday

A Saturday Muscatine auto crash damaged two vehicles with no injuries reported. Bhoopalam Prabhakar, 33, of 213 Pine street, drove a damaged 1968 model east on Brier street then north on U.S. 61 before his car struck a pole and Bandag Inc building. Ruth Ann Hatch, 26, rural Ollie, Ind., drove a Ruth Hatch car north on U.S. 61 and rear ended Prabhakar’s car. A panel truck driven by David George Meyers, 17, and a car driven by Judy Kay Forbes, 21, were damaged later on East 2nd street near Parmalee. Authorities noted lane changes and rear-end impacts in both incidents.

Muscatine Bhoopalam Prabhakar Pine Street Ruth Ann Hatch Ollie Prabhaker Brier Street U.S. 61 South Ruth Hatch Bandag, Inc David George Meyers Fulham Ave Judy Kay Forbes Conesville Meyers East 2Nd Street Parmalee Judy Forbes Forbes

Poppies Sold by VFW Members in Muscatine

Five thousand paper poppies were sold on the streets of Muscatine Friday and Saturday by the John Harold Kemble Post 1565 Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds support veterans benefits and the VFW home for widows and orphans in Eaton Rapids Michigan. Top sellers included Pat Benson Robert Crabtree and Kim Edwards in the children's group. William Jeseka led the post. Louise Butler topped the ladies division. chairs were Doris Watson and John Beason.

Muscatine John Harold Kemble Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans Benefits VFW Home For Eaton Rapids Michigan Pat Benson Robert Crabtree Kim Edwards William Jesechka Post Louise Butler Anxil Jaint Doris Watson John Beason

Muscatine Journal begins new edition details

The Muscatine Journal is described as a member of Lee Enterprises Incorporated and lists address details and post office classification. This notice outlines copyright and distribution as an Associated Press member with exclusive rights to focal news and dispatches printed in the paper.

Muscatine Lee Lwterprises Towa Muder Associated Prem Paws Dispatches

Subscription Rates for Muscatine Daily Paper

Subscription rates listed for Muscatine city delivery, other carriers, and mail options within 50 miles, 50 to 100 miles, and over 50 miles. Prices range from 2.60 per month to 26.00 per year with advance payment. Office hours, delivery times, special delivery for missed papers, and dial number provided.

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Young Republicans Elect News Officers in Muscatine

Chuck Coulter was elected resident at the Muscatine County Young Republicans annual meeting held Saturday night at the Izaak Walton League lodge in Fairport. Other officers elected were Karen Nissen vice president Jane Carney secretary Willig Buell finance chairman Jim Drum membership chairman and Pat Murray program chairman. John Axel outgoing president noted membership nearly doubled since last June and praised Jim Drum for the Buck Night drive on May 7. Food and refreshments followed with Willis Buell on guitar and Jack Carney on banjo providing entertainment.

Chuck Coulter Muscatine County Izaak Walton League Lodge Fairport Karen Nissen Jane Carney Willig Buell Jim Drum Pat Murray John Axel Willis Buell Jack Carney

New Address For Bierman

A new address has been received for Pvt. Richard Bierman R A 68013470 Co D 2nd Trg Bn USA ALT BD BDB Port McClellan Alabama 36201 1 Pit He is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard F Bierman 403 Van Horne Muscatine

Richard Bierman R.A Co.d USA Alt B.D.B Port McClellan Alabama Richard F. Bierman van Horne Muscatine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hayes Catholic High Bamford William Angell Drakes Lutheran Charge Bob Toborg H. E. Smith Eldon Benedict 4Th St Nancy Sue Benedict Vonnie YWCA Muscatine High School Muscatine Masquers Miss Smith Penn Elizabeth Smith Julia Elizabeth William Penn College Oskaloosa Virgil Smith Louisville, Ky Buffet Wed Coffee Shop Paddlewheel Hotel Muscatine Safari Grill Hopp’s Bierman Uptown Arms Rescue Russel Stevens Waleed PE Production Sandysy Pleid Beret Park Avenue North East Second St
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