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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1968
Page
5
Scattered showers will prevail across much of the nation tonight with the West Coast and far north as exceptions. Warmth dominates the eastern third while cooler air settles in the northwest, according to AP Photofax map.
A compilation of minor possession and contributing to delinquency charges with appearance dates, plus various civil filings, divorces, licenses to wed, judgments sought, and hospital and executor notices. Includes speeding and intoxication cases, district court entries, and a correction noting Carl Hearst as Moscow homecoming president.
USDA estimated Monday receipts include 9 500 cattle and 5 000 hogs with no sheep test. Hog prices steady to 25 cents higher on heavy weight. slaughter cattle and calves steady. Sheep scarce. potatoes and grain futures listed with prices across markets.
Vernon M. Hardin 67 of Oakville died August 4 at Moline Lutheran Hospital and was buried in Hose Lawn cemetery Moline after services at Larson Funeral Home Rock Island. Survived by wife Mami and seven stepchildren. brothers Paul and Fred Hardin of Oakville. Amanda Alpen Dur ant 79 of Durant died Thursday at St. Luke's Davenport after brief illness born August 13 1888 in Scott County life resident of Durant married Harry Alpen 1914 who died 1938. Survived by son Arnold Durant two brothers Herman and four sisters all of Durant one grandson and four great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 3 32 p.m. Frick Funeral Home Durant Rev Homer Perry officiating Burial Durant cemetery.
Funeral services for 80 year old Frank F. Marten were held at St. Mathias church with Msgr. Welsh officiating. Burial followed at St. Malachy’s cemetery. Marten died Monday morning at his home on Route 2.
New York AP reports slow stock market trading with prices uneven and bids drying up. Dow dips below 870, tests 850. Standard Oil, Schenley, Celanese lead moves amid active volume. electronics and auto groups show mixed results as losses widen in steel and some heavyweights.
GLADBROOK AP A thrill ride at the Gladbrook Corn Carnival spilled riders to the ground injuring eight to ten youths. Mayor Charles King reported wrist fractures and minor cuts from the Tempest ride when a pin sheared and baskets were upset. Riders received treatment at a local doctor’s office and were released within an hour. The carnival is in Tama County about 50 miles northeast of Des Moines.
Brookline Mass AP reports the U S Davis Cup squad names doubles partners for the 88th National Tennis Championships at Longwood August 16 to 25. Charlie Pasarell teams with Clark Graebner. Arthur Ashe with Cliff Richey. Stan Smith with Bob Lutz. Jim Osborne with Jim McManus.
Chicago price data shows wheat and corn futures slipping about one cent per bushel with mixed trade and dull activity. Cattle and hog quotes in Omaha indicated limited supply and varied pricing while USDA crop report looms after market close.
Governor Harold Hughes stopped at Wilton Park on Thursday afternoon in a sport shirt. He signed autographs and spoke informally with Muscatine County residents answering questions and discussing issues, but gave no formal speech.
In Louisa County Columbus Junction judged the best 4 H exhibits advancing to the Town State Fair. Winners include Pam Buster Morning Sun an arrangement from Nature Laura Ostrem Hopeful Workers Patricia McCormick Letts a needlepoint wall decoration Barbara Finke Crawfordsville Livewires a furniture accessory grouping Nancy Gipple Columbus Junction Livewires a furniture grouping Barbara Pontzius Wapello Merry Maids a cloth item Cathy Chatterton Pollyanna Grandview two purchased home items Gayle Boulton Columbus Junction Sparkettes a small wood item.
A reflective note on how wealth spurs families to stretch beyond their means. It cautions that prosperity tempts extravagance and urges prudent living within fortunes.
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