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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1955
Page
2
Mrs. Mary Dillavou, 74, of Letts died at 3:10 p.m. The body was taken to New London for services arrangements. Funeral details pending as the Muscatine Journal notes her death.
Ann’s Cafe advertises air conditioning and free delivery for complete dinners. Menu items include Chicken Jim-Dandy 1.34, 21 Shrimp 1.54, and pan fried Catfish 1.65. Lunch hours 6:06 AM to 11:00 PM, six days. deliveries seven days with Sunday hours until 8:00 PM.
Forecasts predict Friday and Saturday warming with readings near 90 in the area. Thursday’s high at Lock No. 16 reached 81 and a low around 63 to 65 tonight. Mostly clear skies and pleasant conditions are expected statewide as a high-pressure system shifts in from the Pacific Northwest bringing possible showers to the northwest.
Coroner Dr. LH Giese announced a death inquest for next Monday. The body was recovered after a drowning incident, with Dr. Odell confirming an autopsy report stating drowning as the cause.
Genfrey of Durant among naval arrivals in Seattle on the Gen M M Patrick with 769 passengers. Mrs Hazel Vanatta of San Jose called back after sister-in-law’s death. County Atty Robert H Wilson returns from Chicago after Northwestern course. Local admittances and dismissals listed for Muscatine County Hospital. Trinity Episcopal church service at 9 am led by Rev Gordon Roberts. Police report of dog incident involving Wilbert Thomas and his son. Marriage licenses issued to several couples in Muscatine and nearby towns. Bethel A M E church schedule announced for Sunday services.
West Liberty high school and junior high students set registration for late next week. Seniors and juniors finish August 22. Registration at the high school runs 9 to 12 and 1 to 4:30. Mrs. William Eicchenauver is at Mercy hospital Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ellermier and family depart for Wayne Nebraska where he will teach at a Teachers' college.
Rev Eller will be the guest speaker at New Era Church service at 7 30 Sunday evening at Zi Memorial Lutheran church in New Era. Special music will be by a Ful ton township Farm Bureau women’s sextet. The Aug 21 service features Rev Everett oe af denton who spoke in Muscatine.
Nancy Jones of Muscatine petitions against Alfred alleging cruelty and seeking relief in a civil action, noting a promissory note and related claims. The petition outlines alleged mistreatment and financial dispute tied to the note and actions of the defendants.
Ron Morrison becomes head of the FFA chapter after Air Force service including time in Japan. The item notes community visits by Mr and Mrs L L Dawson and guests attending an event with Miss Cora Beard speaking and a dining table demonstration followed by refreshments.
Notice of dismissal filed by Jessup and Asthalter as to Mary Hahn Toborg in the matter of Lloyd Toborg and Mary Hahn Toborg versus Harbaugh doing business as Yel Cab Co plus Kenneth here in. Appointment of a permanent guardian sought in the action Alfred E. Dora versus Maggie Margaret Dora.
Birth notices from Muscatine County hospital record a son born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. John Potter Jr of 1213 New Hampshire Street. A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Laroy Ness of 11 Elm Street West Liberty. Also a birth at the hospital day to Mr. and Mrs. Lel and Columbus Junction this morning.
September corn fell more than 3 cents as hedging from exporters supported by a purchase of one million bushels of cash corn. Wheat declined 7-8 to 1 1-4, oats eased 1-4 to 1-2, soybeans held steady, and rye priced around 9 1/4 cents per hundred pounds with September values near 11.07 to 11.12 dollars.
Mr Hildebrand and Letts student body figures attended the Iowa City commencement. The Letts graduate, a 1943 Iowa State Teachers College alum, will resume teaching as Melbourne principal after four years there. Two Hildebrand families and Mrs Paine joined the ceremonies with Alan.
Relief Corps of Lone Tree hosts social evening with business session and games led by Mrs. James Buline Sr. Next meeting set for September 13. Hukill Rebekah lodge reports 19 members present with Aug. 22 follow up. Army reserve trainees at Camp McCoy Wisconsin include Eden Gerald Forbes and Orion Smothers. Pvt. Peter Duffey to depart Aug. 16 for overseas duty near Japan. Cited discharge planned December in San Francisco for Navy husband. Fireman Auxiliary guests include Mrs Harold Kral and Mss Mabel Kral with Pincachle at three tables and awards to several members. Fordsville hosts and Danville, Iowa City residents join. George Zibilich family vacation to Clear Lake.
AP reports USDA figures show higher butcher prices with steady to higher bids for hogs and cattle. Vealers hold steady while light bulls and cutters show mixed strength. Sheep and lambs remain active with spring lambs notable at 20.50 to 23.75 for 80 to 96 pound weights.
The article lists closing stock quotations in New York for Friday August 12 1955. Key figures include major industrials rail and utility shares with gains and losses varying by sector. Investors looked to market activity as trading volume reflected cautious optimism.
Market report notes emphasis on heavy breed hens over four pounds in local trade. Buyers seek robust layers as poultry demand shows steady activity across regional stalls.
Butter prices remain unchanged while buyers show steady demand. Market notes indicate slight activity in eggs and poultry with small price ranges for old roosters and fryers.
USDA potato market notes show moderate demand for both round reds and whites with steady to moderate shipments and supplies. No coherent figures or clear entities due to damaged OCR text, but references to Gulf and Nebraska appear among fragmented terms.
Grain bid in Chicago on Aug 12 shows Wheat around 3.20 to 3.22 for No 2 yellow and 1.20 for No 3. Corn markets list Me 220% and White varieties at 50 to 58 percent. Soybeans quoted from 0.50 to 4.00 per bushel. Barley nominal with Malting choice 1.20 to 40, fred 90 to 1.00.
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