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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1963

Page

2

Prisoner Hunt Grows For Missing Inmate Harris

Authorities pursue leads linking missing Anamosa reformatory inmate Jacob Harris, 18, who fled University Hospital Muscatine in white pajamas. A Marengo car found abandoned carried Harris's last name, while Harris had been sentenced in 1962 for forged instruments and fled between 1 and 2 am. Marines Complete Combat Training in California. Marine Privates Gordon D. Noble and Lonny E. Nickett, sons of Muscatine area residents, finished four weeks of combat training at Camp Pendleton as part of the Second Infantry Training Regiment. They trained in basic unit tactics and rifle drill with squads and fire team practices.

Anamosa Reformatory Muscatine Marengo Jacob M. Harris Anamosa Pollen Ware Wrris Town City Harris Jacob Harris Reformatory California

Miss Richards Hurt in Fall on East Third Street

Miss Myrtle Richards, 75, of 2073 East Third Street, was taken to Muscatine General Hospital after she fell on the sidewalk near Muscatine Buick at about 1 40 p.m. today. She had a head cut and was examined for a possible shoulder injury.

Myrtle Richards East Third St Muscatine General Hospital Muscatine Buick

Kenneth Howard Files for First Ward Alderman Seat

Kenneth Howard of 505 West Ard Street announced his candidacy for alderman in Muscatine's First Ward. The filing period opens soon with a 5 pm October 5 deadline. election set for November 3 to fill two-year terms for mayor and seven aldermen and a six-year park commissioner term.

Kenneth Howard West Ard St Howard Muscatine J & K Button Company George H. Hermann

Motorcycle Riders Face Three Charges in Muscatine

Two teenage motorcycle riders, Richard Roy Sally and Vernon Eugene Allen, were arrested after speeds up to 99 mph on highway 51-28 at the north edge of Muscatine. State Patrol Officer Marc Irvin cited three charges per rider including defective muffler, reckless driving, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, with bonds set for appearances in September.

Muscatine Marc Irvin Richard Roy Sally Bond Street Vernon Eugene Allen Bridgeman Street Saltz Court of Justice of the Peace Honey G. Allbee, Jr Allen

Accidents Prompt $15,300 Damage Suits In Muscatine

In Muscatine district court today Welton L. McCulley seeks 4500 for injuries medical expenses and lost wages plus 300 for auto damage. Donna M. McCulley seeks 5500 for injuries and lost wages. Marilyn Stout seeks 3000 for injuries and medical expenses. All name Charles Howard of Tlingis as defendant in rear collision on Newell Avenue December 21, 1902 with McCulley car stopped at curb.

Muscatine Muscatine District Court Charles Howard Tlingis Welton L. McCulley Donna. M. McCulley Marilyn McCulley Newell Avenue Mattel Olso

Injured Man Is Charged With OMVI

Harry Rieckmann Jr 32 of 509 West Third Street faces charges in justice court for operating two motor vehicles while intoxicated and for no driver's license. He was treated at Muscatine General Hospital after a crash on county roads south of Durant. Bond set at 500 for OMVI and 10 for no license. Walter D Tank of 2655 North Division Street bound over to district court on a second offense OMVI after a stop on Highway 38 four miles north of Muscatine.

Harry Rieckmann, Jr West Third Street Justice of the Peace Court Dieckmann Muscatline General Hospital Durant Dita William Shank Liecar OMVI Walter D. Tank North Division Street Davenport Virgil Smith Tank Muscatine

Intoxicated Pair Arrested At Dam Sunday

Davenport men Clinton Edward Becks and Clinton A Beeks were arrested by State Conservation Officer Dana Nichols for intoxication at rock and dam 16. They paid fines of 83 and costs in Justice Harvey Allbed Jr.s court. A charge of operating a boat while intoxicated against Duane A Parsons was dropped on advice of County Attorney Garry Woodward.

Davenport Dana Nichols Rock and Dam Clinton Edward Becks Clinton A. Beeks Court of Justice of the Peace Harvey G. Allbed, Jr Duane’ A. Parsons Advier Garry Woodward

Classes For Retarded Open At Special School

Mus cating County Association for Retarded Children sponsors classes at the special education School at $99 Climer for mentally retarded children not in public schools. Morning session for ages 12 and over runs 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday with Mrs. Ronald Chandler as teacher. Afternoon session for ages five through 12 runs 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. with Mrs. Arthur Bader as teacher. Contact association president Marold Bridges at 963-2053 for information on eligibility.

The Muscating County Association Ronald Chandler P.m Arthur Bader

State Finds More Truck Violations on Interstate

State inspectors conducted a week long test using portable scales on interstates and found higher violation rates. They weighed 4 379 trucks on interstates and found over six percent in violation. Officials issued 642 summons, yielding $13 099 in fines and $2 845 in licenses fees. Seventy six cases are pending.

Amies Town Highway Commission

30 Day Forecast From Weather Bureau Maps

Maps forecast rainfall and temperatures for the next 30 days. Temps expected to be much below normal with above normal rainfall possible. AP wirephoto.

United States Weather Bureau

August Weather Summary Shows Cooler, Wetter Month

The August weather period was cooler and wetter than normal with temperatures ranging from 48 degrees to 99 degrees and an average of 72.8. Rainfall totaled 3.8 inches, slightly above normal, with 2.85 inches on August 24 marking the heaviest fall.

F. J. Baurrbach

Christmas Seal Workshop Set At Oakdale

Muscaling County Tuberculosis and Health Association invites executive board members and the township chairman to a Christmas Seal Workshop on September 10 at the Oakdale sanatorium. Attendees should call Mrs Harold Lee at 263-6293 by Tuesday.

Muscaling County

Injuries Sought After Dog Knocks Man Down

William Murphy of Muscatine sues Donald J and Betty Miller in Muscatine district court for 4535 claiming injuries and future medical costs after a beagle knocked him down on June 12 near their property. He cites back injuries and damaged shoes and clothing and seeks judgment against Miller's real estate plus costs.

Cog Muscatine District Court William Murphy Muscatine Donald J Betty Miller Iowa Ee Murphy Masculine

Sunday Teen Age Nodtenanny Night Show

A Sunday program titled Teen-Age Nodtenanny blends the usual singing with audience participation. Adm. Se Time is 7:30 to 10:30 with dress up rules for attendees.

Davenport Men Await Justice In County Jail

Davenport men await appearances before the justice of the peace on four alleged violations. Wayne D. Essary of 195 Rockingham Road is charged with unlawful use of a license no operator's license and improper passing. Clifford L. Squires of Davenport is charged with unlawful use of a license. Both are jailed for lack of bonds.

Davenport Paralovo Davenport Justice of the Peace Wayne D. Essary Rockingham Road Clifford L. Squires

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