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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1955
Page
10
New York reports 65 million Americans now earn paychecks and appliance makers anticipate up to one billion dollars in sales from now through Christmas. Builders, shoppers and lenders will influence demand as budgets loosen with prosperity and on time payments.
Africa's Lake Victoria, described as one and a half times the size of Switzerland, is set to see its water level raised by three feet due to a new power and irrigation dam. The proposal centers on boosting regional energy and farming capacity while impacting the lake's ecology and surrounding communities.
The Muscatine high bridge pier near the Illinois shore will be rebuilt by McCarthy Improvement Co of Davenport. The fourth pier from the Illinois shore will be encased with concrete to a six foot Mississippi stage, with steel piling driven below. Project cost about 12000 dollars, start around September 15, and about 30 days for completion. Painting completed on two spans this year. two painted last year. Floor system stabilized and new sidewalks finished.
West Liberty public schools will open at 9 a m Wednesday and dismiss at 1 a m Thursday. About 680 students are expected enrolled with 150 high school 120 junior high and the rest in grade school. The hot lunch program starts Thursday Sept 1. The first football game, a night game at Tipton, is Sept 9.
Weekend guests included Mrs. Arthur Dowers and Miss Helen Hayes of Long Beach California. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ludwig and daughter Karen and friend James Fyke of Peoria attended. Also hosted were Jane Burns and Tom Stockert of Havana and Ron Molin of Rockford with D. E. Louck last week.
Two Muscatine Eagle Scouts, David Knott and Donald McPike both 14, returned home after eleven days at the International Scout Jamboree near Niagara Falls Ontario. They traveled via St Louis by auto from New York Central train and met their parents. The event drew about 11 000 Scouts from 67 countries and featured souvenir trading and international friendship. The boys also toured Washington DC and New York City and visited Montreal and Quebec. They were the first Muscatine representatives at an international jamboree and were chosen by the Buffalo Bill area council.
National Geographic Society notes Tibetan elites wear long silk sleeves to conceal fingers as a marker that their wealth and livelihood come from land and status, not manual labor.
The report notes that Arizona experiences about 38 000 people moving into the state annually. It highlights migration as a steady contributor to population growth and reflects on related demographic implications.
Cedar County 4-H Club received blue red and white ribbons in foods and nutrition at the state fair. Janyce Schneider Janet Tisinger Eileen Leonard Lois Eickelberg Jan Cook Julie Von Muenster Lecia Weih and others earned multiple ribbons for cookies bread rolls jelly jars tomatoes fruit and meal items. Judging finished before opening day and displays run until Sept 5. The county also entered a home economics demonstration with Nancy Ruprecht Regina Raiber presenting Nutrition and Good Eating Too We Knead It led by Mrs. Miron Schneider with the Lowden Lassies club accompanying.
Extension Director Harold Craig cites Muscatine county swine losses peak in July to September. Dr. Maynard Spear notes the disease varies and hard to diagnose. call a veterinarian at first sign. Vaccination advised where it has appeared. handling precautions urged due to human infection risk.
Cedar County Beef Producers chair Lester Meyer and Extension Director Howard Hamilton announce the annual cattle feed lot tour and outlook meeting in northeast Cedar County on September 29. Chicago Stockyards commission men will appraise cattle. The event includes a noon picnic, with demonstrations on labor saving devices and farm management. Dick Williams and Lester Kral of Iowa State College present outlook material. Vigortone provides the sound track.
Social notes from Conesville record birthday supper for Fay Kemp with Kemp family members and Burlington kin plus a Sunday dinner at the Kermitt Lauderdale home honoring Buddy Nicholas on leave from the Navy with a large guest list from Conesville Pleasant Plain Columbus City Lone Tree Nichols Muscatine Illinois and Reynolds Illinois and surrounding towns.
Farmers note skunks can damage birds yet are valued for reducing crop pests. The piece discusses conflicting impacts of skunk activity on farm fields and their role in natural pest management.
The Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio covers 7900 acres and contains more than 1000 buildings reflecting its large base footprint and facilities.
The National Geographic Society reports Brazil has boosted its airports from 140 to 270 over the past five years. The increase reflects rapid infrastructure growth and expanded air travel capacity across the country.
Churches in Columbus Junction and Columbus City sponsor a six day set of 8 pm services with a 1 am Sunday union worship in Columbus City. Central Presbyterian hosts a 6:30 pm potluck on Tuesday in the church basement, while Thursday offers a 6:30 pm supper at Columbus City church. Dr. Gerstner to be introduced. music by four local churches. attendees urged. John Summy buys Don Colton Electric, moving soon with family.
Muscatine police announced Norma Jean Harris a 16 year old girl reported missing was found in Jerseyville Illinois. Her mother Mrs. Earl Harris of 211 Pine Street had filed the report.
Wilton Mixed League standings show Wilton Theatre leading with 8 wins and 5 losses as well as high team series 2330 and high team game 805. Individual leaders include Marian Henderson 164 in high game and Mike Jensen 587 in high series with Ernie Naber 223 top game. Other top teams noted include Wacker Implement Iowa Electric Meadow Gold Milk and Nicolaus Insurance in the mix with various high scores.
Motor vehicle damage was reported after several mishaps Monday afternoon. A Buick driven by Earl Eugene Hall collided with a Chevrolet station wagon at Fourth street and Mulberry avenue, damaging the station wagon’s left side and the Buick’s front end. A Chevrolet taxicab driven by Raymond C. Eads hit a Ford pickup driven by Mrs. Russell Gast, causing over $50 in damage to the pickup’s front. Richard R. Brookhart reported damage to a Ford’s top and fenders at Cedar and Houser streets.
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