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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1952
Page
7
Interior Secretary Chapman told Congress that profitable synthetic liquid fuels are promising enough for private industry to start experimental plants. He urged early development for national defense and outlined private sector led coal and oil shale projects with government help.
Amanda Knudsen of Wilton Township leaves 40 acres to her son Henry Dusenberry and daughter Estella Jensen. Estella receives household furnishings while Henry Knudsen gets all livestock, machinery, and remaining personal property. Debts on the farm are shared equally by the three beneficiaries. executor named Harry G. Nicolaus. Hearing set for September 2.
The Agriculture department designated Alabama Georgia Kentucky and Mississippi as disaster loan areas due to severe drought and high temperatures harming crops. The designation eases access to federal loans for affected farmers as Tennessee and large parts of Missouri and Arkansas were already declared disaster areas.
Church calendar lists meetings for Monday 7 30 p m Sunday school teachers and officers gathering Wednesday 6 30 p m Ladies Aid choral club 7 30 p m senior choir Thursday Missionary Society Picnic at the Umlandt cottage with supper at 6 Bring covered dish and table service Mrs Wilbur Umilandt and Mrs William Umlandt provide dessert Church council meets 7 30 p m Also a midweek prayer service and choir practice led by Miss Jean Melliott missionary to Argentina The Crusader service runs 7 30 p m led by Miss Gloria Wakefield Friday Bible school program originally set for Aug 10
The notice lists Zion Lutheran activities including Tuesday events for the church, a men's club gathering on Thursday, and the Ladies' Aid group meeting, reflecting a tight parish schedule.
A church calendar lists a Monday board meeting at 7 30 p m and a Thursday Christian Women s Fellowship at 7 30 p m both at the church. The study theme is Human Relations and Home Missions.
Delta Alpha class hosts a church fellowship hall pot luck supper at 7:30 p.m. Amama class meets at Mrs Fred Bunn's home at 515 Woodlawn Avenue. Midweek prayer service is Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. led by Rev Caleb Larson. Friday features a Ladies' Prayer Circle at 2:30 p.m. in the Berean room.
Calvary Baptist announces a weekly series with Monday personal evangelism at 7 30 p m Tuesday Ruthean Mission Circle at Mrs Omar Hamptons home 6 30 p m potluck with families invited Wednesday midweek service at 8 p m Rev Paul Williamson in charge
Sunday members of the Youth Fellowship meet at John TeStrake's home 1002 Cedar Street at 5 p.m. Games lead to a picnic supper. Attendees should bring a covered dish sandwiches and table service. Drink will be provided.
A weekly calendar lists Tuesday family worship at 7 30 p m for church school members with joint sponsorship by staff and Women s Guild education department. On Thursday Aug 7 a 3 p m picnic at Mrs Ernest Paetz 509 Kindler Ave with potluck supper. Also Youth Fellowship at 6 p m Thursday First Evangelical United Brethren Boy Scout at 7 30 p m Monday Christian Service Guild at 7 39 p m led by Mrs Lauren Goddard transport provided. Tuesday Young People meeting 7 30 p m at Mrs Chester Corder s. Thursday Bible study 7 p m. Friday Cub pack at 4 p m.
A historical chart shows average annual incomes for doctors lawyers and dentists from the Office of Business Economics. Physicians earn more when self employed, while lawyers on salary often bring in higher incomes.
Local notes report the Kemper family reunion planned for Sunday Aug 3 at Weed Park. The item also lists births marriages hospital admissions and military service including David Wakefield USN and others, plus address updates and travel plans across several states.
Muscatine delegates to the 34th annual Iowa American Legion convention were chosen at the Edward H. Bitzer Post 27 meeting. The eight delegates are A. J. Phillips, Paul Petersen, Kenneth Bartelt, Charles M. Mason, Lloyd Suttles, Clifford Freyermuth, Raphael Lamb, and A. J. Cordwell. The Cedar Rapids event is set for next week.
The newly elected officers will be installed at the first meeting after the convention. The convention opens 9 a.m. Monday at the Cedar Rapids municipal auditorium with district caucuses and convention committees at 1:30 p.m. It runs through Wednesday. The post endorsed Don Johnson of West Branch for department commander. The Muscatine Junior Legion meets the Wapello Junior Legion at League field Sunday afternoon. Adj. A. J. Cordwell said mustering-out forms for Korean veterans will be available soon for eligible beneficiaries.
Twelve delegates from Muscatine will travel to Cedar Rapids for the 32nd grande promenade of the Grande Voiture of Iowa La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux. Locale Voi ture 226 lists delegates A J Cordwell Ben Nichols Kenneth Bartelt A J Phillips Charles M Mason Roy Bieri Maynard Fisher Ben Sywassink Frank Oaken Lloyd Suttles Derrick Sick and Herbert L Lorber. Some delegates also named for the 34th annual Iowa Department American Legion convention in Cedar Rapids the next three days.
A tobacco firm markets campaign cigarettes with Eisenhower and Stevenson branding. Each Eisenhower pack bears the "I Like Ike" slogan and Ike’s image. a Stevenson version is due next week.
Third grade Brownie Scouts from Lincoln school leave for Camp Sa-ca-je-wea for a two day session with activities in handicraft outdoor cookery and other crafts. Leaders include Mrs. Lysie V. Roseman Mrs. William D. Johnson and Mrs. George Globes with mothers aiding. Seniors follow with sports crafts cookery and square dancing led by Mrs. Ernest House Mrs. Roy W. Kindler and Mrs. Eva Kramer assisted by Mrs. Fred Lange and others.
Chicago activity showed an initial surge in grains with renewed buying enthusiasm on the Board of Trade. Profit-taking late in the session pulled prices back near the previous close with Wheat around unchanged to modestly lower and soybeans easing amid mixed September activity.
Chicago cash market reports mixed prices for corn soybeans and grains with bid quotes for wheat at various No numbers. No. 1 Red wheat at 2.26 1/4 to 2.35 1/4 with futures shown. corn No 4 yellow at 1.79 1/2. oats ranges from 0.86 to 0.85 1/2. barley at 1.28 to 1.28 5. No 3 soybeans not listed.
USDA report lists estimated salable livestock receipts for Saturday hogs 300 cattle 300 sheep 100. The note reflects market activity in Chicago with figures of hogs cattle and sheep.
Frank Svoboda 64 of route 1 Muscatine died at 8 30 am from a heart attack. Born March 5 1888 at Mt Vernon he married Elizabeth Mallie in 1934. Survived by wife son Clarence brother Joe three sisters and three grandchildren. Funeral 10 am Monday at St Marys church with burial at Memorial Park.
Mrs John Freund 75 of 508% Grover Street died at 9 a m today at Bellevue Hospital after an eight week illness. Born Oct 18 1876 in Davenport she lived in Clinton and Muscatine. Surviving: husband Harold and John H Freund both of Muscatine daughter Mrs Norman Landon of Muscatine two grand children and a sister and brother. Funeral 2 p m Monday at Ralph J Wittich Funeral Home burial Greenwood Cemetery.
Butter prices show little change with a pound lower at 93 for AA, 92 at 69.75, 90 at 68.25, 89 at 67.5. Cars and eyes baskets list varied scores. U. S. extras 53 and 49 for middlings. Live poultry steady with receipts 795 coops. heavy hens 22-26, fryers 33.5-35, old roosters 18-19, ducklings 27. USDA notes unchanged paying prices.
USDA potatoes arrivals 74 on track 144 total U S shipments 476 supplies light demand good market stronger for whites steady for best reds track sales in carrots per 100 lb Idaho Oregon Long Whites 6.15 Russets 6.60 Triumphs 600 Washing ton Long Whites 6.35-40
A scan lists numerous U S corporate tickers and percentage figures likely reflecting prices, yields, or changes. Companies include Am Can, Am Home Pd, Am Rad, Boeing, Chrysler, Deere, Du Pont, Sears, Texaco, U S Steel, Wentworth? Plus Standard Oil NJ, Studebaker, Swift & Co, Westinghouse, Woolworth.
Funeral services for Paul A. Grossklaus were conducted at 2 p m at Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. William L. Hutton of the First Church of Christ Scientist led the rites with pallbearers C J Rosen berger Robert Petersen Harry Abbott Louis Othmer Walter Smalley and Ray Samuels and flower attendants Mrs Elsie Smalley Mrs Helen Ebe ing and Mrs Miriam McConahay. Organist was Mrs George Holliday. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
Unemployed Iowa veterans of the Korean War may start receiving jobless benefits of 26 dollars a week for up to 26 weeks after October 14. About 12,500 veterans are eligible now, potentially rising to 14,000 by October 14. Eligibility requires unemployment, no other income, no training subsistence, and active job search.
Gov. William S. Beardsley fixed the execution hour for Edward J. Beckwith at 6:30 a.m. Monday at Fort Madison State Penitentiary. Beckwith, a 30-year-old Waterloo factory worker, was condemned for the mutilation slaying of Irma Jean Stahlhut in Morrison on June 22, 1949.
Philadelphia story notes Olive Oscar Thieme leaves to her dog Buddy a country home and fifteen thousand dollars for life. The will, filed for probate this week in Philadelphia, specifies Buddy as heir to the estate and funds.
Police Chief Ted McGill announced strict enforcement of parking restrictions around the Hershey avenue Green street intersection. The one hour zone on Hershey avenue from Green street to Main street and the two hour zone on Green street in the first block south of Hershey avenue will be enforced starting immediately.
Rainfall dampened several points in western Iowa and the weather bureau predicted showers later today and again Saturday. Skies were cloudy with south winds, temperatures rising to near 90, with 90 to 92 expected Saturday. Tonight’s low about 68, Thursday reached 84 and fell to 58 overnight. Sunday should be fair with little temperature change.
Bellevue announces a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Bere ton Girls Reynolds IL a Thursday. Reynolds reports a daughter born today to Mr and Mrs Thomas Lazio 405 West Eighth street.
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