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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
7
A common household nuisance is a door bolt not fitting the strike plate opening, causing doors to be hard to lock or unable to lock. The issue arises when bolts and strike plates are not properly aligned or sized, creating security and usability concerns for homeowners.
Practical moving reminders cover securing keys and utilities, notifying utility and postal services of ownership change, arranging deliveries and phone, plus a late post move house tour. A Realtor ad from Harold Rosenberg Agency promotes real estate services and a booster button for Great River Days.
The Muscatine Journal notes Mera aming dinette sets gain luxury appeal with chrome bases, black wrought iron, and molded backs. Velvet upholstery in red, avocado, royal blue or gold appears, with new textures and color palettes moving toward fine dining room aesthetics.
The New Boston Fish Fry festival set for August 24 and 25 marks the 47th anniversary of the event first held in 1921. Sponsored by the New Boston Community Club and American Legion Post No. 48, the two day affair features free fish and hospitality, a parade, queen crowning, political speakers, and musical entertainment drawing thousands to Mercer County.
A two story house can be refreshed with vertical boards and battens, bevel siding, and a continuous line from foundation to roof. Knotty siding costs less than clear lumber and looks modern with semi transparent stain. Update windows with wider four inch moldings and remove shutters. Choose colors like golden beige with dark brown, platinum with cobalt blue, or olive with black.
Republicans plan Sunday services in the park with Rev. James W. Hancock preaching at 9 15 and 10 30. The Boston Bay Conservation club holds a stand and bandstand program from 4 to 5 p m. Parade features Howard Adams Wurlitzer band organ and the Westmer High school band plus several combos. Queen crowning after the parade with contestants Deanna Kay Pence Bobbey Brown Rhonda Nash Joyce Morris Charleen Coulter and Vicki Bond. Cash prizes awarded by ticket sales. Proceeds benefit Legion and local community projects.
A worn threshold can be swapped by sawing the old piece in half for removal. Bring back the old parts as a guide, have new matching wood cut, and nail with finish nails leaving minor indentations filled with wood putty. Some ready made thresholds require little trimming or use alternative materials.
A new address has been received for Pvt Ralph L Bickett son of Mr and Mrs Harold L Bickett Rt 5 Pvt Ralph L Bickett N G 26830361 Co E 2nd Bn 1st Tng Bde Ft Polk La 71459
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