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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1955
Page
2
Calvin Olsen six weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Otto Olsen rural route 1 Tipton died Sunday morning at Muscatine County hospital. Arrangements for rites are in charge of a funeral home at Marion Iowa.
Local guardsmen from Keokuk and Fairfield travel in a convoy with units from several towns. About 5 800 Iowa guardsmen from 54 communities join 3 100 Nebraska guardsmen at Camp Ripley Minnesota for the 34th division two week summer training. The governor s day review is set for Friday August 12 at Camp Ripley.
Mrs Lula Mae Ragan 310 East Second Street was located at her mother's home in Moline. Police were asked to search after she failed to return Thursday evening following an appointment. her husband Gerald Ragan informed officers Sunday of her location.
On Monday August 1 1955 the board of education approved buying 96 chairs 15 mats totaling about 3705 35. Desks of natural oak cost 61 65 each and chairs 7 20 each. Ten of 15 tables will serve dual lunch and classroom use at the junior high with five for special courses at Muscatine junior college. Masonite tops cost 24 45 each. Lockers 12x15x12 priced at 3 20 from Metropolitan and Co Cedar Rapids.
Lone Tree officials announce the second polio vaccination will be given Tuesday at the school auditorium for first and second grade pupils. Pupils report to the school house at 12 45 p.m. for county students at 1 15 p.m. Volunteers are needed and should contact Dr Zibilich. Mrs Raymond Flake RN again helps him.
Officials of two city utilities report heavy consumption with no new records. Friday saw 6,802,009 gallons of water pumped and a peak electric load of 15,677 kilowatts with total generation of 280,200 kilowatt hours.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today for William Chatterton aged 83. The Rev. Carroll Usher officiated with organist Mrs. Eva Kramer. Pallbearers were Charles Ricketts, James Truesdale, Albert Meeke, and Robert McGinnis. Burial followed at Fairport Cemetery.
Funeral services for John T. Stafford, 71, found dead Friday at his East Second Street apartment, were held at 3 p.m. The Rev. Carroll Usher of the district church led the rites with Eva Kramer as organist. Casket bearers included Clarence Phillips, Dr. C. E. Gillespie, Patrick Samuels and Elwood Butz. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
Services for seven month old James Dale Axtell son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Axtell of Fruitland were held at 10 am Saturday at the Geo M Wittich Funeral Home. The Rev Powell officiated burial followed at Island Cemetery.
Linda Ann Lee six died at home on Thursday. Funeral conducted at 2 p m Saturday at Geo M Wittich Funeral Home with Rev Caleb Larson in charge and Mrs E E Bloom on organ. Flower attendants were Mrs Lyle Millett Mrs George Millett and Mrs Kenneth Cooksey. Casket bearers were Lyle and George Millett. Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery.
John Butter chief engineer of the Iowa Highway Commission outlined a widening program to ease narrow roads and gutter curbs. He cited about 1500 miles planned for widening based on traffic volume and highway adaptability.
A string of items lists patient ad missions at University hospital Granadae avenue and Muscatine County hospital officials announce licensees for area residents and community events. Dismissals include multiple residents and a 16th annual Martin family reunion is set for Weed park on Aug 7.
Congress faces stalling fights over public housing and pay raises for its staff. Both chambers pushed late into the night but failed to reach adjournment before the July 31 deadline, with three major Senate House conference measures still unresolved.
Hollywood reports actress Suzanne Ball, who is battling cancer, has been discharged from City of Hope Hospital to continue treatment under her private doctor’s supervision. The release signals ongoing cancer management and scheduled follow up care.
Quotations show hog prices slipping with small receipts failing to halt the fall. No. 1 to 3 hogs 200 to 270 lb steady to 15.75 16.25. sows around steady. many 210 to 230 lb 16.50. cattle and calves salable 21,000 and 300 respectively, slaughter classes mixed with modest declines. sheep trade moderately active with spring lambs 25 to 50 higher and slaughter sheep strong. Pelts quoted 15.00 to 17.50 for fall shorn.
Miles Maher of 709 Pine Street returns from Milwaukee where he took part in a five day Grand Aerie convention of the Eagle lodge. Attendance totaled about 42 000, a record. Canada Alaska and U S flags were displayed among decorations. Hollywood stars provided entertainment. prospective cities for next year include Boston and major Georgia cities.
At Muscatine County hospital a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Fred at 904 Cedar street on Saturday. A daughter arrived for Mr and Mrs John Foor at 515 Oneida avenue on Sunday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leo A Wedekind at 1495 Washington street on Sunday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Melvin at 1607 Indiana street on Sunday.
A market snapshot lists percent changes for major firms including Sears Rush at 92 percent Sheaff Pen Sinclair at ST percent Socony V at 0 Sou Pac 61 Std Brands 39 Std Off Ind 50 Std OF NJ 138 Stud Pack 10 Swift & Co. 51 Texas Co 104 Union Pac 163 Unit Air L 6 US Rubber 46 OS Steel 51 West U Tel 24 Wilson Co 12 with others showing mixed performance on the day.
Chicago market notes small gains for corn as hot dry weather sparked some buying while overall activity remained dull. Wheat and oats fell, soybeans held steadier, and corn futures for September fluctuated around lower and higher ranges amid moisture concerns.
Three men drowned in Iowa over the weekend in separate incidents. Clarence Collins, 23, of Chicago, drowned Sunday at a Des Moines beach after jumping from a diving board while attempting to swim from deep water. Larry J. Lechty, 51, of Iowa City, drowned Saturday night in the Iowa River when a boat capsized. two companions swam to shore. Charles Hadley, about 40, of Omaha, drowned Saturday while swimming at Lake Manawa after stepping from a ledge into deep water.
Dr Blackwood outlines neuritis as a painful nerve condition caused by pressure or injury at nerve exit points from the spine. He notes simple neuritis is localized and worsened by repetitive constriction, with potential chronic progression and spine checks in fall cases. He advertises his chiropractic office at 114 West Sixth Street.
Heavy breed hens over 4 lbs sell at 17 cents per pound while lights leghorns and hybrids fetch 12 cents. Eggs A 30 B and medium eggs quoted at 24 cents per dozen with checks at 15 cents.
August 1 market update shows butter steady and buying prices unchanged. U S large whites and various egg scores cited with percent ranges for A, mixed, mediums, and dirties. Poultry figures include heavy hens, light hens, broilers, old roosters, and capomettes with small percentage changes.
Wheat prices range from 1.96 to 1.97 for various No. grades. Corn shows No. 2 yellow at 1.45 to 1.47, No. 1 at 1.46 to 1.47, and other grades around 1.44 to 1.38. Oats list multiple No. grades near 1.60, with barley bids from 1.03 to 1.25 and soybean meal and pearl figures noted.
Chicago markets show USDA figures for August 1 with 213 arrivals on track 297 and total U S shipments Friday 273 Saturday 200 Sunday 7. Supplies and demand described as moderate with market slightly stronger for lovest stock. Carlot sales feature California long white 3 10 to 3 30 with occasional 3 40, Nebraska round reds warbas type 2 25, triumphs type 2 40, Idaho and Oregon round reds 2 60 to 2 85. The Sault Ste Marie locks, crucial to Great Lakes navigation, first opened June 18 1855.
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