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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1973
Page
2
An editorial urges conservation of fuel and energy priorities as motorists slow to save gas. Patrols report reduced speeds and fewer tickets, saving fuel yet still stressing a looming harvest season. Farmers rely on fuel for crops while Lowans show unity beyond legislation to meet the fall needs.
A reader asks about adhesions after appendix removal and options beyond another operation. Early post op exercise may reduce adhesions. if no bowel obstruction, surgery may be unnecessary. Heat rest and support can ease symptoms while a cautious approach is advised.
Durant volunteers hosted a two day Fall Celebration despite an early shower. Proceeds fund equipment for the Durant Fire Department. Parade winners included St. Paul’s Church group for top float, Becky Frick and Lynn Paulsen in novelty, the 1é pony hitch in pony, Annelte Johansen in bicycle, and Mrs. Alice Meineke and Mrs. Allen Lilienthal in flower events. Sunday featured a prize walk and more shows with continued festivities.
Two year old Jay Feuerbach reaches into a tin can to pull out a poker chip during the Durant Volunteer Fire Department Fall Celebration. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Darrell Feuerbach of Walcott Iowa. The event features local groups including Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Durant Campfire and Blueboard Girls Steffens Texaco Wilton and a 16 pony hitch with riders Mary Hinfeldt Chris Stonehouse Becky Frick Lynn Paulsen and others.
Police notes report thefts of a red Holliday bicycle a blue suede purse and two brown purses from parked autos plus an attempted air conditioner theft at Greenwood cemetery. Golf winners at Longview Park announced with city finals sponsored by Muscatine Park Commission listing ages and names. Obituaries cover Edward Rosenmund Albert Owens Hilton Coon Ida Roundy Alfred Fisher James Canale Ruth Reid and Bruce details with funeral plans in Muscatine area.
Mrs. William Brockmeyer 79 of Oelwein died Saturday at Oelwein nursing home. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Sheets and Son in Tipton with burial in Tipton Masonic cemetery. She and her husband were deaf all their lives. Survivors include her husband, a stepdaughter, a stepson, and two brothers. Foster L. Frye, 74, had services Saturday at Geo M. Witlich Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Muscatine Stamp Collectors meet Wednesday at Musser Public Library. Clair York to discuss plate blocks and post office operations. officer nominations also on agenda.
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