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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1952
Page
9
Measles diphtheria and whooping cough deaths fall by more than ninety percent in a single generation as immunization efforts advance. Health officials note the progress reduces child mortality and strengthens public health outlook across regions.
Letts Federated club plans a welcome party for teachers at the home of Mrs. Wanda Werner on Thursday evening September 4. A potluck supper will be served.
Judy Vail returned home from a summer stay with her aunt Mrs Russel Purdy and relatives in Naperville Illinois. Local church basement redecorating is finished and several families are noted as overnight or weekend visitors from Mason City Des Moines and Chicago.
The Commerce Department reports Free Nations supplied Russia and Communist China with about 82,000 tons of natural rubber in the first half of 1952. Great Britain shipped roughly 59,000 tons to Russia, with Soviet Korea equipment bearing marks of Russian manufacture.
A Letts A teachers conference is set for 1 30 pm Saturday August 30 in the Letts school music room to plan for the September 1 opening. New staff include David E Jones superintendent Harriet Bauerbach Muscatine instructor and Edward Williams Waverly eighth grade teacher and girls basketball coach.
An old encyclopedia cites Mohammedan authorities claiming coffee was an intoxicant and banned by the Koran. The note reflects historical debates on coffee's religious status and its spread in early societies.
Conesville Methodists hosted a WSCS meeting on Wednesday with Mrs. Fern Forbes and Mrs. Rae English as hostesses. Devotional leader Mrs. Beverly Everett led the lesson on Partners in Obedience. Attendees included Mrs. Florence Stewart Mrs. Lorraine Murphy Mrs. Harriet Craig Mrs. Doris Peterson and others. Maynard F. Bullis of Chicago, former Conesville resident, was named superintendent of Rock Island Railroad freight claims prevention division.
In Exeter a Boy Scout used the 10 foot Gothic tower of Exeter Cathedral to fire plums at two dignitaries below. Though peers saw it as a prank, authorities punished him after he had gained access by promising good behavior. He was reportedly court martialed and stood under a tree while others pelted him with potatoes.
Eight head of livestock perish when two cattle trucks collide on Highway 34 about four miles east of Afton. Five cattle die on one truck owned by Glenn Schera of New Virginia. three more shot. The second truck carrying 25 cattle was driven by John Krabiel of Orient and owned by Glenn Schrodt of Creston. Neither driver injured.
Armour and Swift say all walkouts ended at their six plants after a week of sporadic UPW protests. About 3,000 workers were away Wednesday. most returned Thursday as negotiations for new contracts continue with both CIO UPW and AFL-AMCU. Wilson and Cudahy also negotiating. Swift to meet UPW Monday. Armour and cutters schedule Aug 26 talks.
Members of the Cedar Cheerful Chums Four H club held their annual Achievement Day program Tuesday afternoon at the Grange hall. Gail Legler reported on the year’s achievements. Miss Emily Estle sang two solos. Demonstration team Joyce Fuhlman and Janice Chapman showcased collars. Betty Lou Black won club representation at the upcoming Style Show Revue.
Illinois City report lists Mr and Mrs Ralph Peterson hosting a 6 pm dinner for their daughter Darlene's birthday with guests from Rock Island Reynolds and others. Additional gatherings honored daughter in law Minor Peterson with several families present. Proceeds from a Ladies Aid dinner totaled 84.67.
Miss Emily Estle, Miss Bernadine Nett of Muscatine, Mrs. Forrest Townsley, Mrs. Reuben McCormick, Marcia Foley, Judy Strod, Cheryl Chapman, Janice Chapman, JoAnn Barnhart, Francis Turner, Betty Lou Black and Gale Legler were mentioned as participants. The program was led by Francis Turner and Gail Legler with JoAnn Fuhrman, Cherry Chapman and Betty Lou Black handling refreshments.
Wilton WAVEs Wilton-Althea Grunder recently completed boat training at Bainbridge Maryland and left Wednesday for San Diego to enter Teleman School of Communications at the San Diego Naval Training Center for three and a half months. Bonnie Marclif also finished boat training at Bainbridge and left Thursday for the Great Lakes Naval Training Center for four months in journalism school.
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