Fire destroys Stanley Barrick Welding Shop in Wapello
Fire of undetermined origin early Sunday destroyed the Stanley Barrick machine welding shop along the Iowa river just north of Wapello's business district. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars with no insurance. Eight Grandview youths who spotted the blaze moved equipment from the southeast corner of the main building before a roof collapse. Carl Buster, burns hands severely while aiding. Fire department confined blaze to two buildings. Neil Bros warehouse and a grain separator behind were saved.
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Wapello
Stanley Barrick
Iowa River
Grandview
Carl Buster
Dean Buster
Neil Bros
Census figures for Muscatine population report
Census bulletin shows Muscatine in 1950 had 9,946 women and 9,095 men, total 19,041 inhabitants. The city was 18,957 white, 82 Negro, 2 other races, with a median age of 33.8 and 12.7 percent aged 65 or older. There were 1,902 households.
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Muscatine
Bureau of the Census
That Backbone of Yours in Health and Danger
Excerpt from George Mathew Adams in the Toledo Blade extols the backbone as a vital human highway linking health and mind. It praises its structure, warns against injury, and notes the spine supports the head and destinies of nations in a dated chiropractic context.
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George Mathew Adams
Toledo, Ohio
Blade
Emmane
Blackwood
East Third Street
City Demographics Report Shows Household and Labor Trends
The census provides figures for ages 14 and up with 6 874 males and 7 638 females. Among 4 370 married couples living together 4 150 are in their own households. Labor force totals reach 8 052 with 38 6 percent in manufacturing. Education shows 86 5 percent of 1 to 17 year olds in school.
Record Water Use During Heat Wave
Muscatine residents and industries consumed 106 078 500 gallons of water in the past month, a 16.1 percent rise from July 1951. Officials note a sharp drop in usage on Sunday as rain began to fall and temperatures cooled.
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Muscatine
Municipal Water Department
Water Department
Minor intoxication fines dominate Muscatine court docket
Muscatine figures in a morning court session with Neil Kincaid getting five days in county jail on an intoxication charge. Mayor Ferguson presided and fined several others five dollars for intoxication and speeding while Manuel Golden forfeited his bond after missing his police court appearance.
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Neil Kincaid
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Justice of the Peace
Robert H. Wilson
Kincaid
East Third Street
Elmo Ferguson
Nathan Hoefflin
James E. Harvey
West Second
Chestnut Streets
Robert Shuster
Walnut Street
East Third
Walnut Streets
John T. Ginnings
Route 2
Davenport
Iowa Avenue
Norman LeRoy Beitz
Washington Street
Third Street
Ferguson
Marvin L. Hunter
Nebraska Street
Kansas and
Dewey Streets
Roy Junior Yackle
Record of living U.S. presidents and ex-presidents in history
The article observes a historical rarity of more than six U.S. presidents and ex-presidents alive simultaneously. It also notes three Norwegian and three Russian settlements on West Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Spitsbergen archipelago.
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United States
West Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen Archipelago
Stemlar Named New Commander of 40 and 8
Albert C. Stemlar of Council Bluffs is named state commander of the 40 and 8 American Legion organization succeeding Oscar Jewell of Mason City. Other new officers include Ben J. Sywassink grand chef de gare for the first district and several Muscatine delegates. Ray Murphy, former national commander, spoke at the convention opening and Gov Beardsley was to speak at the first business session.
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Cedar Rapids
Albert C. Stemlar
Council Bluffs
Stemlar
Oscar Jewell
Mason City
Ben J. Sywassink
Muscatine
Marynard Fisher
A. J. Phillips
Raphael Lamb
Kenneth Bartelt
Derrick Sick
Charles M. Mason
Newton
Hugh Griffith
Ames
Ed Zimmerman
Red Oak
Phillip Furleigh
Clear Lake Garde de la Porte
Joseph Weber
Amonier
Don Schmidt
Iowa City
Fred Gradert
Davenport
Commissaire Voyageur
Duane Longstaff
Fort Dodge
Grande Drapeau
New Claims For Unemployment Show Increase
July saw a record number of new unemployment claims in Iowa with 319 applications at the local office. Of these 167 sought unemployment compensation, 75 against Iowa and 92 against other states. Placements totaled 352 non agricultural and 310 agricultural. About 40 percent of new claims were filed by commuters.
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Harold O. Whitacre
Iowa
Whitacre
Funeral Rites for Mrs Louise Freund Held at Wittich Home
Funeral services for Mrs Louise Freund were held at 2 p m at Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home. Rev Neil Palmer of Mulford Congregational church presided. Pallbearers included Otto Fabrizius William Fabrizius Carl Fabrizius George Fabrizius Hugo Braasch and Jasper Pulliam. Flower attendants were Mrs Donald Hudnall Mrs Jasper Pulliam and Mrs Charles Buttgen. Organist was Mrs Floyd Scott. Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery.
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Louise Freund
Ralph J. Wittich
Neil Palmer
Mulford Congregational Church
Otto Fabrizius
William Fabrizius
Carl Fabrizius
George Fabrizius
Hugo Braasch
Jasper Pulliam
Donald Hudnall
Charles Buttgen
Funeral services for Pearl Irene Kauffman held in Columbus Junction
Pearl Irene Kauffman died Wednesday. Funeral services were at noon at the family home near Illinois City and at 2 p.m. at the Columbus Junction Methodist church. The Rev. Caleb Larson and Rev. E. C. Sears officiated. Pallbearers were Glen Boruff, Boyde Boruff, Wayne Miller, Bernie Vanatta, James Keating and Larry Hilsenhoff. Organist Mrs. B. O. Roundy and vocalists Mrs. John Morrison and Mrs. Robert Hanft contributed. Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home managed arrangements. Burial in Columbus City cemetery.
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Pearl Irene Kauffman
Illinois City
Columbus Junction Methodist Church
Caleb Larson
E. C. Sears
Glen Boruff
Boyde Boruff
Wayne Miller
Bernie Vanatta
James Keating
Larry Hilsenhoff
Wilbur Miller
Milo Linder
End of Month Job Applications Total 267
The final count of active employment applications at month end stands at 267. This figure reflects the period's hiring activity and job seeker engagement across the region.
Sunlight and Health Warned by State Department
The Iowa State Department of Health warns sunlight can be beneficial or dangerous. Overexposure causes severe sunburn, hospitalization, and possible illness. Start sunbathing gradually, 5 to 10 minutes first day, add ten minutes daily for ten days to build a safe tan.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Muscatine golfer second in state Elk’s tourney
Muscatine entered two teams in the State Elk’s Golf Tournament at Ottumwa. The Muscatine second team finished second to Fairfield by 15 strokes with a 36hole total of 586 to Fairfield’s 571. Johnny Peters of Oskaloosa won individual title with 136.
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Muscatine
State Elk’s
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Charlie Meerdink
Mel Roewert
Larry Dwyer
Eddie Hagermann
Johnny Peters
Oskaloosa
E. L. Emerson
George Dwyer
Ray Dow
Hollis Gentry
Ralph Stark
George Poelter
John DeMean 76 Died of Heart Attack in West Liberty
John DeMean a 76 year old West Liberty real estate dealer died Saturday afternoon from a heart attack. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Snider Funeral Home with Rev Clinton J Frank of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will follow at Oakridge cemetery. He was born Feb 8 1876 in Schleswig Holstein Germany and came to the United States at age seven. He lived in Cedar county until moving to West Liberty in 1909. He married Lottie Hawk who died in 1939. On March 27 1940 he married Floy Paul. Surviving are his widow a son Alfred DeMean of Davenport two daughters Mrs Ethel Christinson of Wilton and Mrs Myrtle Homer of Silvis IL a stepdaughter Mrs Murial Marclf of Wilton three brothers Claus DeMean of West Liberty George DeMean and Pete DeMean of Rochester IL two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.
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West Liberty
John DeMean
Snider
Clinton J. Frank
The
Presbyterian Church
Oakridge Cemetery
Mr. DeMean
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
United States
Cedar County
Eye Safety Advice From Iowa Health Department
The Iowa State Department of Health recommends wearing a wide brimmed hat or carefully chosen sunglasses to protect eyes. They advise keeping eyes covered when lying down and ensuring sunlight exposure remains beneficial rather than harmful.
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Iowa State Department of Health
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