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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1963

Page

2

Pilot International goals highlighted at Muscatine dinner

Mrs Loretta Eller of Bettendorf district 1 Pilot International outlined scholarship and famine relief efforts during a dinner meeting of the Pilot Club of Muscatine at Hotel Muscatine. She described Mills for Millions and Pilot Dollars for Pilot Scholar projects and urged leadership through service while noting club policy changes and committee reports.

Loretta Eller Bettendorf Pilot International Muscatine Pilot Club Elicr Ruth van der Ploeg Elsie Spieth Elsa Bain Twila Rutka Carol Macon District 1 Hotel Muscatine Pilot Club of Muscatine Métro Mes. Elier Eller Bbylaws Mes Ginner Irene Lary Elsa Bain Marfatal Long Olive Rhodes Margaret Griffith

Widow Receives $11,000 Settlement in Bridge Fatality

In Muscatine District Court Judge Arthur Janssen approved an $11,000 settlement for Mary M. Nissen as administratrix of Charles M. Nissen’s estate after he was fatally struck by a pickup on the Muscatine Night Bridge on Oct AL 1962. The incident involved a Wedekind owned vehicle and the contractor WV Lewe and Sons. A memo agreement for $12,300 was later approved by the state Industrial Commission on Sept 25, 1963. The record notes payments from J W Lowe and Sons and Union Auto Insurance Group to cover the settlement.

Charles M. Nisgen Muscatine Nigh Bridge Muscatine District Court Arthur F. Janssen Mary M. Nissen Xlasen Damed A. Wedektiul Yaute Wv, Lewe and Sons State Industrial Commission Nissen

Council to Seek Bids on Fire Station Radio System

The city council moved to solicit bids for fire department radio equipment after the FCC ordered separate fire police frequencies with a deadline of Oct 31 1963. The base station and seven mobiles are estimated at 7000 dollars with extra gear needed for interdepartmental comms. Mayor Bosch said no matching funds from civil defense.

Harold Pat! Finnegan Federal Communications Commission Robert Bosch

New Addresses For Marines

New addresses have been received for two Marines enlisted in the U S Marine Corps on Sept 16 and sent to California for training. Pvi. James E E Bermel is listed at 2060 167 Plt 273 MCRD San Diego California 92140. PFC Gayle V Brus is listed at Ply 278 Co Ind Bn RTR MCRD San Diego California 92140.

U. S. Marine Corps California James E Bermel Frank Bermal Rovle Gayle V Brus Rya Brus East Seventh Street James EE Barmel MCRD San Diego C. Calif Brus Pru Gayle Vr Ind Bn. Rtr-Mcrd Calif

Council Handles Routine Matters at Brief Meeting

The council approved street lighting on Willow street west of Park avenue and a preliminary design for the West Mississippi drive bluff project. They also discussed traffic measures on East Second street and Park avenue, a yield sign at Iowa avenue and 7th street, and transferring street sweeping duties to sanitation. Police Inspector Jack Roelle aided a year-old child with mouth to mouth resuscitation.

Audi Dhce Parent-Teacher Association of Lincoln Park Avenue Willow Street Mississippi Drive Whicher Street Iowa Avenue 7Th Street Highway Commission East Second Street Logan Street White Grandview ‘Avenue Roselawn “Avenue State Highway Commission Grandview Avennue Oregon Street Street Department Sanitation Department Oaka Qrange I Aj East Sixth Poplar Tha Hershey Hospital Mulberry Avenue Jack Roelle Kennedy Howard Braunie Halstead

NAACP Picket at Mormon Parley in Salt Lake City

NAACP leaders warned LDS Church officials Thursday night that if demands are unmet Negroes may picket the 13th church conference opening today. A spokesman said the group seeks support for Kennedy civil rights program and equality for all Americans. Members will vote tonight on a potential Saturday Temple Square demonstration.

Salt Lake City Noga Mormon Church Kennedy Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints National Association For Advancement of Colored People NAACP Temple Square

Vacation Outing For First Lady in Athens

First Lady Mrs John F Kennedy enjoyed a seaside outing near Athens Greece aboard a speed boat with water skiing gear. She did not ski, sitting in the stern while her sister Princess Lee Radziwill skied. Prince Radziwill also accompanied the party on the 40 minute trip.

Athens Greece John F

Three More Candidates In City Race

Three men declared for Muscatine municipal elections as filing looms. Robert D. Busch seeks mayor for a second full term. John W. Hilton seeks re-election as Fourth ward alderman. Earlie Cochran announces bid for First ward alderman though not yet filed. James Green will not run for First ward seat. Deadline for filings is Tuesday Oct 3 at the city clerk’s office.

Muscatine Robert D. Busch John W. Hil Lon Earlie Cochran Bosch Walter Conway Hilton Illnois Earl Cochran West 8Th. St Cochran James Green Green Anson, Jr Ansofe

Mulford Evangelical Free Church to Install Rev Olson

The Rev Theodore Olson will assume the Mulford church pastorate with Rev Carl Linde presiding at the installation service Sunday Morning The Olson family has moved to 1408 Hershey Ave Alsentine They note Olson is a Trinity College and Seminary graduate and formerly pastor of Alpine Evangelical Free Church in Rockford Illinois ordained September 22

Theodore Olson Mulford Evangelical

Council Approves Highland Park Subdivision Plat

City council on Thursday night endorsed the final plat of Highland Park subdivision. The plan shows 3% house lots at Houser and Dawson streets and adds a new U shaped Highland Court street joining Jawson street.

Highland Park Houser Dawson Street Highland Court Jawson Street

Unemployment Rate Drops to Year’s Low in September

The Labor Department reports the unemployment ranks fell to the year’s lowest point in September. A 350,000 jobless decline reduced total unemployment to 34,516,000, while youth returning to school contributed to over a million fewer employed. Overall employment hovered around 69,646,000, about 1 million higher than September 1962.

Washington Labor Department Urougly

Cuba Tightens Hold on Lands

The Cuban government ordered the nationalization of all private holdings over 193 acres while offering a special exception for landowners with exceptional production and full cooperation with government supply plans. Previously, holdings over 670 acres were taken.

Havana

Manager Admits Christine Lied in London Case

A witness testifies that Christine lied about an assault by her former lover Aloysius Gordon. Robin Drery, a 21 year old Canadian expatriate, recounts Christine’s voice and denies the alleged events.

London Christine Beeist Aloysius Lucky Gordon Robin Drery Mariggurt Christine

Playgirl Christine Faces Framing Assault Case

Tape recordings tie Christine, 21, once linked to the Profumo affair, to an assault framing plot against Gordon. Three others are named in the accusation.

Ment John Profumo Anssault Gordon

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