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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1955
Page
7
Mer vin Shafer county treasurer reports July collections totaling 127 886 35 with breakdowns for county taxes 6108 88 penalties city taxes 7291 61 penalties delinquent and miscellaneous items plus 32768 in automobile department receipts including renewals licenses and titles and other fees totaling 127 886 35.
Hot dry conditions have reduced corn quality and quantity in Muscatine County. Overnight rain offered little relief as farmers expect no one to achieve a normal crop. Drought damage spread from sandy soils to heavier fields, varying by location.
Muscatine county courthouse will be closed all day Wednesday in observance of Muscatine day at the West Liberty fair. County officials say the shutdown allows courthouse workers to attend the event. City hall may also close for part of the day.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Christian church for Mrs. May Myers 81 who died at her home Friday The Rev David Shaeffer was in charge Pallbearers were Irwin Mosher George Kirby Clarence Secrest Ben Mosher Preston Brown and Ronald Brown Flower attendants were Mrs Grace Gardner Mrs Anna Sullivan and Mrs Helen Melick Roxie Nichols was organist Interment was in Oakridge cemetery.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Fred Henry Nicklas 66 death occurring Thursday at his home 203 Roselawn avenue. Rev John C Riggs of St John s Evangelical and Reformed church officiated. Mrs James Cook and Mrs George Holliday provided vocal music with organist Mrs George Holliday. Flower attendants were Mrs Elizabeth Suttles Mrs William Brendel and Mrs William Brewer. Pallbearers were Albert Diercks Albert Barry Edward Schmidt Lloyd Suttles Helmuth Lange and Edward W Vetter. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
Wills of three Muscatine county residents who died recently have been filed for probate with Harold H. Hanson, clerk of the district court. The Metzتينe widow Lena A Metzentine is named as sole beneficiary in William A Metzentine's will dated Feb 12, 1924 set for hearing Sept 15. John W C Henning died Aug 15 naming his wife Frieda O Henning as sole beneficiary and executrix. his will dated Oct 19, 1945 is set for Sept 15. Eva G Pingrey of West Liberty died Aug 3 with brother Linn R Pingrey to receive 500 or one fourth of estate, whichever is less, rest to executor Everett Penrod. Pingrey will drawn March 13, 1953 set for Sept 19. In John Hass estate Albert Lamp and Henry Ploen posted 2000 bond to qualify as administrators.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home for Reuben Nichols 72 of Fruitland who died Saturday at Bellevue hospital after a heart attack He was born April 23 1883 in Columbus Junction and lived in Fruitland 36 years Surviving are two daughters a brother three sisters 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. the Rev Carroll Usher will officiate.
William Emmert of 800 East 8th Street won five gallons of free gas for correctly repeating the Muscatine Junior Chamber of Commerce safety slogan Start Earlier Drive Slower. Another contest will be conducted this week.
Seventy factory workers learned their $9 000 raises were printed as a sticker type misprint on checks. A stray 9 appeared before the correct amount, prompting the company to recall the faulty payroll checks.
Lauer of Iowa State College argues for stronger driver education over enforcement. He cites slogans like Be careful Be very careful Be courteous and urges mandatory driving clinics statewide to diagnose and discuss accidents or violations with experts.
In Lakeland Florida H D Van Sickler received a minor head laceration from a .45 caliber pellet. Police said the pellet likely came from a slingshot rather than a pistol causing only anger and a routine treatment.
A convention in the city incurs expenses including 93 dollars for a convention site and 83.88 dollars for hotel association services, signaling a modest spending footprint by attendee organizations.
A Muscatine Journal clipping notes cancer deaths in India with a statistic of a fraction of hundred thousand and mentions age related figures around forty five years old. The report highlights ongoing health concerns and demographic notes for the region.
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