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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1955

Page

2

Winners Named in Three Parts Of County Soil Contest

Muscatine County soil conservation winners announced by Morris Legler include Lloyd Esmail and Sons of Bloomington township as owner operator champions for pasture improvements on the Don Lee place. Owner tenant honors go to Mrs Carl Bancks of Montpelier township and Wayne Kraft on the Sieh farm. Other winners include Donaa of Seventy Six township for more than two years of conservation efforts. area and state contests will follow at winter meetings.

Muscatine County Soil Conservation District Morris Legler Carl Bancks Montpelier Wayne Kraft Sieh Teen Donaa Uality Blow Land Control

Ten Intoxication Cases Lead Police Court Docket

The police court records list ten intoxication cases led by defendants Joseph Scott of East Fifth and Mildred Grant. Other names include Joseph Titus of 1108 East Second Street with various charges.

Joseph Titus East Second Mildred Grant

Fair and Warmer Weather Seen for Muscatine Area

Fair and warmer weather expected for the Muscatine area with overnight temperatures in the 90s and highs near 93 on Tuesday. A record high of 87 was set Sunday, with Sunday night low around 62, as a new cool front approaches from the south portion of the state.

Muscatine Area Alec Ae Oe Bae Ag Iowa

Rites Held for 27 Year Old at Greenwood Cemetery

Funeral services were held for Dale Strake Ziegelhorn aged 27 who died Friday at her home 1128 Chasm Street. The Rev Coe Jattam officiated. Pallbearers included Shirley Fuller Vernon Jusmelie Vernon Schaffer Clinton Kurriger William Hetzler and Marvin Connor. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

TeStrake Ziegelhorn Chasm Street Coe Jattam Urrigey Cooney Dale Drinkall W. D. Hilton Shirley Fuller Vernon Jusmelie Vernon Schaffer Clinton Kurriger William Hetzler Marvin Connor Greenwood Cemetery

Harm on W Moss Funeral at Veterans Hospital Iowa

The text reports a funeral notice for Harm on W Moss at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa with Reverend Caleb Larsen mentioned regarding burial or service arrangements.

Harmon W. Moss Veterans Hospital Iowa Caleb Larsen

Muscatine Couple Weigh Two Housing Offers Near Iowa City

A young Muscatine Negro couple, Peniston and his wife Nelle, consider two living quarters offers near Iowa City while sociology studies begin at the State University of Iowa. One offer comes from Army lieutenant Sao Beene. They may choose the more affordable option, though both are generous.

Iowa City Nelle Cassinad Peniston State University of Iowa Daily Iowan

Rhee Attacks U.S. Asian Policy in Korea Clash

In Seoul, Rhee accused U.S. policy of pushing Korea toward a status quo and called for inspectors to exit Korea. He urged the free world to abandon drift and roll the Iron Age policies, as 10,000 attended a Seoul stadium rally.

Seoul Korea Seoul Stadium Rhee Eisenhower Geneva

Tibetan Leader Flees to Tokyo

Tibetan elder brother of the Dalai Lama seeks asylum in Tokyo after fleeing Communist rule. An American spokesman said he has been in Tokyo about 30 days and will be granted a permanent visa to the United States.

Tokyo Tibet Dalai Lama U. S United States

City council to discuss sanitation billing consolidation

City hall will host a joint meeting of the city council municipal board of list and water trustees at 6 30 p m Tuesday to consider consolidating billing for sanitation light and water fees. Admittances at Bellevue hospital list residents and visitors including Henry Romann Christopher Carl and others.

Cedar River Pea Tecore Gees Cis Smith Kenneth Fuhl City Hall Cherry Street City Council Municipal Board of List and Water Trustees Bellevue B Hospital Henry Romann Cedar Street Christopher Carl West Fifth Street Dixie Ross George Wood Ward Rollie Safely Iowa Avenue George Ford West Second Street Chester Ramer Grand Hotel Karen Pearlman West Eighth Street James Tierney Washington Street Harold Hammann Spruce Street Leland Wheeler Columbus Junction James Johnson East Fifth Street Muscatine County Hospital John McKee Marion Kallenberg Jackson Street Mathias Schmarie Gilbert Street Ben Drumm Sheridan Street Carl Turner West Fulham Avenue Stephen Reichert Laroy Ness Elms Street West Liberty John Potter, Jr New Hampshire Street Chalmer Genung Roscoe Avenue Carolee Leach Peter Jerome West Eleventh Street Leonard Peterson Hazel Buser Fredrick Davidson Parham Street Fred Kemper Mulberry Avenue Paul Terry Clarence Mackland Adams Street Raymond Zeller Royal Jennings Louis Steinmetz James Armstrong Illinois City Edward Lynn Dora Nancy Karen Boldt Muscatine Highway 61

Services To Be Held Wednesday For W D Bierman

Obituary notice for W D Bierman of Muscatine born June 15 1874 in Muscatine son of Dietrich and Rebecca Bierman. He lived at 216 Gilbert street. The notice lists his wives and siblings and notes he preceded them in death.

W. D. Bierman Greenwood Mr. Bierman Io Muscatine Dietrich Rebecca Lemkau Bierman Gilbert Street Ee Eeabeth Kopf Muscatine

J. W. C. Henning Dies at Home in Muscatine

J W C Henning a longtime Muscatine resident died at his home after a long illness. Born in Hanover Germany in 1879 he came to the area 55 years ago from Cordia Missouri. He was married twice to Nellie Auss and Frieda Fuhrman. Survived by relatives including Monice Knause and Mrs Carl Tiecke Jr. and others. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery with services led by Hageman.

Hageman Willile Greenwood Cemetery Ralph J. Wittich UN P.m Hanover Germany Jacob Weerdima von Koten Muscatine Cordia Nellie Marie Auss Frieda Fuhrman Zion Lutheran Church Roach and Musser Co L. C. Barry Monioe Knause

Dean of College Speaks at Rotary Session

Dr. William Simon dean of the dental college at the State University of Iowa speaks at a Rotary meeting on Problems in Higher Education. He was introduced by program chairman Dr. John Potter.

William Simon Dental College State University of Iowa Soneer Rotary Simon John Potter

No Objections On Assessor Budget Report

No objections were entered at a public hearing held today regarding the county assessor’s budget for 1956. The session took place at the court home and discussed projected expenditures and staffing.

Births in Muscatine County and Bellevue Hospital

At Muscatine County a son was born to Mr and Mrs Duncan of 717 East Seventh Street on Sunday and a daughter to the Rev and Mrs Ned Gillum of 510 Cedar Street this morning. At Bellevue hospital a son was born to Mr and Mrs George Sil of 981 Lucas Street this morning.

Muscatine County Duncan East Seventh Street Ned Gillum Cedar Street Bellevue Hospital George Sil Lucas Street

Grain and Livestock Quotations Quiet Markets For Meat Prices

USDA quotations show butchers steady to weak demand while sows rise. Estimated salable hogs 9,000 cattle 6,500 and sheep 1,000. barrows and gilts 19.00-23.00 with some 675-725 lb stockers at 15.65-20.50. Salable sheep 2,000, spring lambs steady to 25 lower, yearlings steady to 25 higher. Sheep steady, good to prime spring lambs 80-95 lb 20.00-23.50.

Chicago Produce Prices Report Aug 1

Produce market notes show steady batter prices and unchanged poultry receipts. Beans, hens, fryers, and other items listed with varying price ranges and small adjustments amid wholesale activity.

Chicago

Governors Meet On Farm Prices Planned by Hoegh

Hoegh outlines plan for a governors conference on farm prices. He says discussions covered a potential meeting in Nebraska Dakota Wyoming and Kansas. He notes Minnesota may not be represented due to a Missouri Democrat connection.

Hoegh Nebraska Dakota Wyoming Kansas Minnesota Minne Missouri

Missionary Helps Fight Fire at Bible Camp

The Rev. H. Dinismore a missionary to Mexico with the Conservative Home Missions Society helped extinguish a fire at the Spring Valley Bible camp site on a Saturday. He had previously attended campfire services but this was his first experience putting out a blaze.

H. Dinismore Mexico Home Missions Society Spring Valley Bible Camp

New York Stocks Closing Quotations August 1955

Stock table shows mixed closing quotations for major issues on Monday August 15 1955. Entities include Union Pacific Texas Pacific C & O Air L Sears Roebuck US Steel and other listed stocks with fractional gains and losses.

Radio Cp Sears Rorh Sinclair Secony India Texas Ce Union Pac Cat Air L US Rebel OS Steel Wilson Cotes Woolwrth

Local Markets Report Mixed Hen Prices and Varieties

Local markets offer leghorns and hybrids at 27 cents per head for medium sizes. Dirties and iehochn varieties show price listings around 17 cents each.

Communists Win Elections Again In San Marino

The Communist left wins control of San Marino with 37 seats in the 60 seat Grand Council and a total vote of 3008 to 2257 for the Christian Democrats and allies. The two captains regent head the government as Reds extend their rule for four more years.

Europe Detroit New York Sandusky Ohio Atoe Oe Estern Grand Council Christian Democrats

Enrollment blanks turned in at Fulton Junior Farmers meeting

West Liberty fair project enrollment blanks were submitted during a Fulton Junior Farmers gathering at Stockton School. Nineteen members and three parents attended. Roll call answered with Project Enrollment.

West Liberty Fulton Stockton

Expanded Hedging Pushes Wheat to Seasonal Lows

Wheat prices slide on hedging pressures with seasonal lows. Rye moves lower with wheat while feed grains hold with mixed gains and losses across September contracts.

Chicago Potatoes On Track With Arrivals And Shipments

USDA potato report shows arrivals 264, on track 263 and total shipments 83 Friday. Saturday 208 and Sunday 38. Supplies moderate, demand moderate and market steady.

Chicago Usda - Potateen

Chicago Grain Prices Report 1960s Definitive Quotes

Grain values listed include cash wheat and corn with No. 1 extra heavy white sta0has No. 2 99-40 and No. 7 mixed 1. Soybean notes show an 11 percent reference and soybean meal priced at 2.6. Malting barley quoted at 1.38-40 with feed barley 6-106.

Fire drives 400 from Las Vegas hotel as flames hit kitchen

In Las Vegas a fire swept a hotel kitchen forcing about 400 guests to evacuate. Three people were overcome by smoke but the blaze was contained to the kitchen and roof area. The orchestra continued while chorus girls danced and diners exited orderly as owner Beldon Katleman spoke.

Las Vegas Nev Beldon Katleman

Lenten Oval 5 Lansing 7 Change Record

Dam No 9 14 4 fall 8 McGregor 7 5 fall 5 Dubuque 8 8 fall 2 Davenport 5 6 no change Muscatine 69 fall 0 2 Keokuk 6 3 rise 0 6

Lenten Oval Lansing Dam McGregor Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Keokuk

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Lloyd Esmail and Sons of Bloomington Township Don Lee Esmail Iowa State Fair L’aiglon Laurel Bidg U.S Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home J. W. C. Henning USDA Padeday Pinel Greine Ms Law San Marino Chicago Cash Grain Vegas Hotel Marten Lewis Technicolor Frank Lovejoy Barry Sullivan James Stewart Allyson
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