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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1975

Page

4

Two injured in rural car crash near Nichols Iowa

Richard L. Garvin 18 Atalissa and Mike Gallagher 22 were hospitalized after Garvin drove into a ditch and collided with a bridge abutment two miles south and a quarter mile west of Nichols. Muscatine County deputies and ambulance attendants aided the scene as authorities investigated the 7 a.m. accident.

Richard L. Garvin Atalissa Charles Geertz Ed Riley Garvin Nichols Luke Wade Muscatine County Mike Gallagher Gallagher University Hospitals Iowa City

Court fines and suspensions in district docket

Associate District Court Judge Jack L. Burns tallies multiple traffic cases. Jerome P. Steinbaugh faced improper passing and reckless driving charges, both unresolved. Gary L. O’Haver received a 15 day jail term suspended for one year for driving without a license. Disobeying a traffic signal saw $15 penalties for several defendants including Richard J. Fox and Terry M. Snyder. Additional fines ranged from $10 to $45 for speeding, yielding violations, and off roadway driving with several residents named.

Jack L. Burns Jerome P. Steinbaugh E. 7Th St Gary L.o’haver 8Th St Muscatine County Rick J. Guinard Burlington Richard J. Fox Rt. 2 Terry M. Snyder Oneida Ave Virginia K. Terpenning Rt. 3 Charles A. Steahr Mulberry Ave Irvin E. Shoemaker Davenport David P. Wenzel Nichols

Car collision at Sampson Street crossing injures driver

Wanda Kebernik, 50, of 2214 Imperial Oaks, was treated for head injuries after her car was struck by Rock Island Lines engine No. 436 at 2:07 a.m. at the Sampson Street crossing. About $600 damage reported. Crossing often blocked and drivers sometimes ignore guards. Separate Friday afternoon crash at East 5th and Orange Street caused $1,000 and $900 damages to two cars. Thefts include a 10 speed bicycle and fishing gear. Estate of Vella M. Hillyer transfers property through executors.

Wanda Kebernik Imperial Oaks Rock Island Lines Sampson St Muscatine General Hospital Kebernik East 5Th Orange St Merle V. Manley Fulham Mary Ann Hart Rt. 5

HON Industries Names 1975 Outstanding Student Award Winners

HON Industries president Stanley M. Howe announced Lori Fisher and John Tometich as the 1975 Outstanding Student Award recipients. Each student receives 500 dollars for one year with renewal possible after successful first year completion. awards aid continuing education at accredited colleges. Fisher will attend Muscatine Community College and Tometich will attend Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska.

Stanley M. Howe HON Industries Lori Fisher John Tometich Fisher Muscatine Community College Tometich Creighton University Omaha Neb

Obituaries and funeral notices from Iowa region

Rosena Schaper 102 of Wapello died at the nursing home. Services Monday at Wapello United Methodist Church with burial in Wapello Cemetery. Survived by daughter Lillian Small, six grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Ralph Yarck 71 of Park Ridge Ill died at home after a heart attack. Masonic rites in Des Plaines and graveside at Muscatine Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs James Murphy 33 of Muscatine died in Washington Iowa after years’ illness. Survived by husband James, father Archie Horak, grandfather Melo Horak, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral in Washington with burial Elm Grove Cemetery.

Wapello Rosena Schaper Wapello Nursing Home Wapello United Methodist Church George Snyder Dudgeon- McCulley John Matilda Zaugg) Siegrist Peoria Charles Schaper Pearl City Ill Schaper Ralph Yarck Park Ridge Itl Muscatine Til Henry Mary Keepping Yarck Norma Woody Des Plaines Clarence M. Morrison Greenwood Cemetery James Murphy Rt. 5 Washington County Hospital Washington Iowa Dixie Horak Iowa City Washington County Sheller Globe Snack Shack Archie Horak Melo Horak Melo Horack George Brock Harvey Gosling Ainsworth Denny Ronald Horak Jones Funeral Home

Judge C H Pelton Marriage License and Civil Actions

Muscatine residents Michael R Watson 20 and Cindy L Hidlebaugh 18 obtain a marriage license. Howard D Knouse sues Maura Burche and First National Bank of Muscatine. Knouse awarded 2857 14 against Burche. Action against the bank dismissed. Patricia Snodgrass seeks 45000 plus interest in a personal injury action against Edward H Rohde and Margaret A Rohde related to a June 6 1973 driving test. Probate petitions seek probate in the estate of Charlotte C Humpleby with First National Bank of Muscatine named executor. Administration petition for Cora M French with Wilma M Haury named administrator.

C.H. Pelton Michael R. Watson Cindy L. Hidlebaugh Muscatine Howard D. Knouse Maura Burche First National Bank of Snodgrass Margaret Rohde Edward H. Rohde Charlotte C. Humpleby First National Bank of Muscatine Cora M. French Wilma M. Haury

Hospitals and Births and Dismissals Across Iowa and Missouri

Hospital entries list admissions for Mrs Lea Alexander and others, dismissals for several residents, and multiple birth announcements. Newborns named Daniel David and Ross Douglas arrive at Ames Mary Greeley Hospital and Town City University Hospital. other births noted for Gowrie Iowa and St Louis Missouri.

Muscatine General Lea Alexander Schley Ave Ralph Burns 4Th St Doug Hessman Joy Ill Jason Weir New Boston Harry Riexinger Newell Marvin Blaesing 8Th St Daniel David Paul Ankenman Ames Mary Greeley Hospital St. Louis Barnes Hospital Roberts Susanne Butter

Louisa County Court Fines For Multiple Violations

In Louisa County Magistrate Court Judge John Dillon presided over cases including disturbing the peace by John A. Duke of Letts with a $28.50 fine. Dean L. Hawkins of Oakville fined $23.50 for unauthorized motor vehicle use. Warren T. Garrett of Burlington fined $23.50 for restricted parking near a fire station. Paul J. seen Columbus Junction and William 1 Shull of Columbus Junction fined $33.50 for speeding.

Louisa County John Dillon John A. Duke Letts Dean L. Hawkins Oakville Warren T. Garrett Burlington Paul J Columbus Junction William 1 Shull

Muscatine-Scott Board Set to Dissolve July 1

The Muscatine-Scott county board of education will hold its final meeting at 8 p.m. Monday at the central office in Davenport. The district will dissolve and join the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency on July 1.

Muscatine-Scott County

Council to discuss housing funds and local aid program

Muscatine City Council will hold an in depth meeting at 7 30 p m Monday to review 317000 in federal housing funds from the 660000 city appropriation under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The discussion covers bank roles interest charges eligibility methods and the creation of a real estate rehabilitation specialist to supervise the program. Also on the agenda are funding for the Benjamin Hershey Memorial Home including a 100000 dining room addition to meet state and federal rules and funding alternatives after a nursing home study. Additional items include revenue sharing for a community pool policy changes for salary progression and cost estimates for opening McClellan Street.

Muscatine City Charles W. Coates Coates McClellan Street

Quad City Ostomy group meets June 4

The Quad City Ostomy Association a rehabilitation organization for ostomy surgery patients will hold its second meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday at St Luke s hospital Davenport The meeting is open to all new and experienced ostomates doctors nurses and pharmacists who may desire to join

Quad City

Registration on YW list for summer program at YWCA

Registration for the summer program will be held at the YWCA during the coming week. The schedule lists activities for children Teusday through Saturday, teens, adults, and open recreation with no children's program on Saturdays in the summer. Driver's license revocations are announced for several Muscatine and Columbus Junction residents with varying lengths.

YWCA Plunge Iowa Department of Public Safety Francis Dewayne Murdock Muscatine Thomas Duane Ruckles Monroe St Donald Lee Fairlie Western Ave Columbus Junction Lessie Edward Kirk 1St Ave William Ben Branshart Michael Vern Cullen Wilbur Hugh Elam Wapello

Library calendar outlines June events at Musser Public Library

Musser Public Library released a June calendar of activities including weekly programs on KWPC at 2 30 p m and chess at 6 30 p m Mondays, Story Hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a m, Space Dragon Reading Club starting June 12, plus various workshops, film showings, and stamp club meetings through June 27. Summer hours run 9 a m to 9 p m Monday through Friday and 9 a m to 6 p m Saturdays.

Musser Public Library KWPC Space Dragon Davy Crockett Stamp Club James White

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold Blake Daily Associate District Court Cathy Allen Byrd E. Franks Ean Pau Truman McDowell Jr Fort Madison Thomas D. Gross Hagerman Dr Michael Ryan Sharon K. Haller Lorenz St Elliott B. Weldon Rt. 1 Burton G. West West Liberty Robert Jones E. 10Th Dennis Strouse W. 6Th Charles Nesbit Clinton Vella M. Hillyer G. Willard Hillyer Harold W Vera M. Pagel Butterfields Addition Marolfs Addition Wilton HON Rosena Mrs. James (Horak) Murphy Bach Forime Muscatine-Scott Board Mulford Evangelical Free Church Judy Seiler Doris Freese The Bible School Quad City Ostomy Group Pam Kelona Muscatine Police Department Plaza Sambo’s Sambol
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