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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1952
Page
6
Stymie, a renowned American thoroughbred, was claimed by Mrs Ethel D Jacobs for 1500 dollars from King Ranch as a two year old. After a storied career his earnings totaled 918485 dollars.
Interior moisture drives exterior paint failures in tight modern homes. Moist air condenses on cooler exterior walls, saturating siding and causing blisters. Prevent by reducing humidity with vents or dehumidifiers, sealing cracks, and drying or replacing siding after damage.
A son was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey O. Thompson of London Minnesota. Betty Louise Miller, now Mrs. Thompson, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark E. Miller Sr. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. E E Floyd of Muscatine visited Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Phelps. Dennis and Wanda Wiese stayed with Karen Albright in Muscatine. Furt Wiese and family joined visits with Bruce Thompson and family in West Branch. P J Mohnssen and June of Columbus Junction dined with Jack Mohnssen and Dennis Dean.
The column records visits and family events around Muscatine Iowa including relatives from Pearl Bick Grandview and Ord Neb visiting the Cocklin and Haroff families. Birth announced for Mary Beth McGill in New London from Keith and wife. Ella Reed visiting daughter Weldon Pace in Muscatine. Also notes fruit and berry stain removal tips suggesting boiling or warm water and avoiding soap.
Hardware stores offer foolproof plastic plugs, wire splicers and outlets that clamp with a trigger, leaving insulation on cords. The Monowatt General Electric devices claim ease of use and safety, but overloading risks remain if multiple extensions are tied together.
Mrs. Ellen Johnson entertained the Ladies' Aid society Thursday at the church with a social afternoon and a traveling basket. New member Mrs. Dipple joined as Miss Louanna Pasternack from Chicago visits relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bloom are vacationing in Wisconsin.
A special election in New Boston will decide an increase in the road and bridge tax levy from 0.165 percent to 0.33 percent of assessed valuation. The measure previously failed 71 to 47 on August 16. Township officials argue higher revenue is needed for road repair and maintenance.
Plans to stay in New Boston until Sgt. Louck’s release from the army on Oct. 18. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Honeyman and son of Ottawa are guests at the home of his mother, Mrs. Cora Honeyman. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mosher and daughter are spending a few days at the home of her parents. Her and Mrs. Van Miller of Oakville.
Marilyn Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Hill will graduate Sept 8 from the Iowa Methodist hospital school of nursing in Des Moines The commencement is at 8 p m at the First Methodist church with baccalaureate services Sept 7 at 11 a m in the same church Also notes weekend trips by Mr and Mrs Clyde Harbison to St Louis and visits to Peoria and St Louis and a discharge of Clem Cecil from University hospitals after eye surgery
Thursday night hosts welcomed Dr and Mrs Jean LeRoque Peggy and Jean of Des Moines Mrs Elizabeth Robertson and Paul Robertson Morning Sun and Mrs Anna Robertson Columbus Junction Also visiting Burlington were Douglas Duncan and Tommy Perry Mrs Harold Duncan stayed with her daughter Mrs Neil Wiele Burlington Guests Thursday at Carl Stephens home included E E Anderson Pasadena Calif Mrs Edward Lundgrun Louise Lundgrun Galesburg Ill and D E Lindberg Delevan Ill A recent guest of Mrs Anna Robertson was Mrs Murry Hutton Ames Edna Gentzler and Joyce Neilson returned from Virginia vacation Mrs Marshall Smith and daughters Susan and Sarah left for Davenport after two weeks with H Lee Huston family.
A simple sherbet glass dessert lines ladyfingers around the edge and fills with chocolate pudding from a mix. Top each serving with whipped cream and a fresh cherry with stem intact.
Two Lone Tree men Charles Cerny and John Ford were treated for injuries after ladder falls while painting buildings on their property. The report lists several social visits and family updates from Davenport, St. Paul, Downey, Cedar Rapids, Knoxville, Tenn., and nearby communities.
A simple soda hack combines ice cream with chocolate milk in a tall glass. Top with sparkling water, stir well, and serve with straws for a fizzy float.
The Grandview Church women met at the church for an all day session with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs. Mary Kemp and Mrs. Amelia Kemp led the program. Ella Reed and Sophia McNamer joined the callers committee. Lettie McGill and Gladys Priebe were named September leaders. Present were Mesdames Zimmerman Russell Thompson Ashby Schafer Connor McGill Haroff Woodruff Kemp Kemp Baker and guests.
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