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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
7
The article explains that vinyl woodgrain planks install like standard tiles but must run across floor boards unless plywood underlayment is nailed down. Roll the planks after every eight to nine rows, cut with tin snips, and use a floor roller to finish. It notes a separate 1885 record yellow perch caught in New Jersey.
During the week ending Monday, 287251 tons moved upstream on the Mississippi per the U.S. Corps of Engineers. Upstream cargo totaled 203590 tons including 110050 coal 69500 petroleum products and 24000 miscellaneous items. Downstream cargo reached 3700 tons including 82700 grain and 1000 other items. Towboat Jessa Norris first trip upriver this week carrying caustic soda to Clinton, owned by Jack Neilson Inc. of Harvey Louisiana. A family from Wapello IA and Mrs Don ald Havenhill plus two daughters returned from a Colorado trip via Evergreen and the Black Hills.
West Liberty fair showcased top cattle in open class beef, with champions named across senior and junior bulls and cows from Floyd F. Burr and Son Lone Tree, W. C. Anderson and Son West Liberty, and Leland Kellog and Son Colorado plus Herefords from Stewart Angus Farm Conesville. Superintendents Raymond Wile Lysle Eichelberger and Don Nichols led Division A.
A compilation of home owner tips cites tapered nylon sash and trim brushes resisting water surge, while natural bristles soak and lose shape. Prefinished wood siding claims seven year non painting warranty with baked acrylic finish. Surveys show bedrooms as top add on, kitchens as remodel focus, and walk in pantries rising in appeal. Modern lumber yards offer one stop shopping for repair and remodel needs.
The Wapello Class of 1858 held a reunion Sunday at Shafers Point on Lake Odessa with 15 members and families attending. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker Eleanor Person, Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Reutinger Morning Sun, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fearing Anamosa, Mr. and Mrs. John Malcom Dorothy Connolly Burlington, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kerr Macomb Til, and others including Dale Hamiston David Grimm Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schwab Mrs. Tompkins Larry Lids Pat McCarty Dwight Stineman Margie Bales Mrs. Harlan Hayes Barbara Fisher Joyce Crammond and Shirley Gadbaw.
Six Muscatine county 4-H youths led by West Liberty Plivius Synas and others won top honors in senior demonstrations and earned a trip to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Teams from Fulton Junior Farmers and Sweetland Sunshine clubs displayed practical projects, with blue ribbons and state fair selection, while other divisions recognized for dairy, related subjects, and general excellence. The Muscatine Journal presented trophies and noted standout judging by Mrs. R. R. Werling.
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