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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1955
Page
2
Muscatine Iowa Journal reports trustees meet Tuesday night with James Fuller, auditor, addressed regarding the board's billing system.
On Wednesday August 10 1955 discussion covered costs of various billing machines and ink from offices for ordering a burgerace at 55.61 with delivery set for January 1. A conference with the city council was agreed for Tuesday at 6 30 PM to further consider the joint billing program.
Clifford G. Tate 814 East Seventh fined 5 dollars on a drink related charge. Wilbur Sylvester Allison 207 Dewey Avenue fined 5 dollars for license issue. Leroy Louis Stalkfleet Route 1 Nichols fined 5 dollars for failing to observe red signal. William Jen Tabing charged with disorderly conduct fined 5 dollars. Harold F. Noll Route 3 West 7 fined 5 dollars for disturbing the peace and 5 dollars for intoxication or three days in jail alternative.
Community notes from Muscatine include UN Week observances and a list of residents such as Miss Catherine Miller and Mrs Mildred Fogarty. News mentions Denny Bierman at University Hospital and travel plans of Sgt Helseth’s family visiting Des Moines Omaha and Yellowstone. Bellevue hospital admissions include Charles Gaeta James Johnson and Mrs Hazel Sotoros. Carey reunion noted.
The Mulford Missionary Society held a gathering of the Farther Lights of the Mulford devotions with Mrs. Marguerite Hansen and Mrs. Dorothy Knott in attendance. Refreshments were served and another meeting is planned for September 13.
The Musserville COC class held an evening gathering at Mrs. L. B.s home. There is no class meeting scheduled during the West Liberty fair, officials announced.
Open house honoring Mrs. Nettie Frick on the occasion of her ten Kurriger at 513 East Tenth Street. All friends and relatives are welcome.
Nolan resigned as trustee of the Laar ent Council Knights of Columbus at a meeting on Tuesday. He said he would leave Muscatine and could not serve as an officer. A successor will be elected soon to fill the unexpired term. Plans for a fish fry were announced with date and place to be announced later.
A local notice fragment indicates an event to be held Sunday August 14 at Grandview. Separately a Muscatine resident was admitted to St Luke's Hospital Davenport for treatment in room 338.
Electric transformers have been delivered to all new public school buildings in Muscatine. J Wy Andersen, general manager of the municipal electric department, told the board at the August meeting that a transformer is to be installed later and work on a pump house for the new water plant is underway. Pipe connections will be made before the new well is usable. Expenditures of 101619.24 for the electric department and 23359.29 for the water department were approved. A carload of pipe was received for Barry Avenue and Harry Hills areas, with repairs to a service truck authorized for the September meeting.
A notice reports the District Court readiness in Gamal Loge's probate matter. The instrument purporting to be his last will and testament is filed. HM H Hanson Clerk of the District Court and Frank Drake attorney are named.
To whom it may concern notice that on August 1965 the clerk of the district court read an instrument of writing for the term of the district court of Muscatine County. The term begins September 3rd, with interested parties allowed to appear and show cause why the matter should proceed. Dated September 8th, 1955. B. Hanson, Clerk. Tipies & Tipien, Attorneys.
Butcher prices hold steady to weak with sows selling steady. Cows and bulls show little change while good to choice steers run around 18 to 21.50 with bulls and commercial cattle 14 to 15.50. Salable sheep thin, spring lambs rise 25, choice and prime spring lambs 22 to 23.25.
Potatoes show balanced demand and supply in Chicago with moderate shipments. Whites market modestly stronger while round reds soften slightly. Carlet treck sales list California whites at 406 to 420 per unit, Idaho Oregon round reds 6225 to 250, Nebraska dues at 2.50, Wisconsin pentiacs at 2.10.
A Rock Island man reported his Nash car damaged in a crash on Mulberry avenue when struck by a Ford driven by Wilbert Allison. Floyd W. Lessman owned the Nash, Bert Burrows owned the Ford, and Clifford Tate was driving the Ford. Minor fender damage occurred to the Ford. police also logged a lost or stolen Soler camera valued at 75 dollars from Dean Huston’s car.
Astronomy fans plan to observe the Perseid meteor shower using a telescope this Friday night. The peak is expected to occur after dusk, with observers advised to look to the northwest portion of the sky for the brightest display.
The stock market finished Wednesday August 10 1955 with mixed results as traders weighed tech earnings and industrials. Major averages fluctuated with gains for some rails and declines for utilities amid modest turnover and cautious sentiment.
Heavy breed hens over four pounds and Light Leghorns hybrids listed with prices. Ege A and up four percent cents B land medium twenty six cents. Dirties and ichecks seventeen cents.
Lake Livewires 4-H club met at the Brauns home with 23 members and 3 parents. Ronald Gauger reported on the state leadership camp and Bernie Brauns on the boys short course at Ames. Bion Hitchcock led a discussion on manners and appearance in the show ring. Marlin Eichelberger presided.
A baby boy was born to Mrs Ariyn Tuesday at Muscatine County Hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Blake. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Royal Jennings on rural route 2 Columbus Junction in the morning.
Chicago market briefing shows grains eased with corn and soybeans hit hardest by moisture and precautionary crop report notes. Wheat edged up briefly while oats and rye slipped. September futures quoted with corn at 1.30 3/4 and soybeans at 2.28 per hundred pounds amid overall lower prices.
Chicago wholesale buyers report unchanged receipts and steady prices across categories. Heavy hens fetch 21 to 24 cents, light hens 175 to 185, broilers 28 to 30, old roosters 13.5 to 16 cents, with USDA live cattle and coop totals noted for Tuesday.
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