Jasper Denton Services In Muscatine
Jasper Joseph Denton 75 died early today in Muscatine. Services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home with Rev. Clifford Wolfe of Bloomington Friends church officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery. Denton, born August 20, 1880, was a lifelong Muscatine resident and farmer. He formerly lived at 505 East Front Street. He is survived by a sister Mrs. A. C. Lake and many nieces and nephews. four brothers preceded him in death.
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Geo. M. Wittich
Jasper Joseph Denton
Clifford Wolfe
Bloomington Friends Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Muscatine
Denton
Edward W
Rose Ann Farnsworth Denton
East
Evans Bound Over on OMVI Charge
Carl Joe Evans of Columbus Junction waived preliminary hearing before Justice Robert Jeh ring this morning on an operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge and was bound over to the district court. Evans was picked up by Muscatine police and returned to the county jail pending district court action.
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Carl Joe Evans
Columbus Junction
Robert Jehring
Evans
Muscatine
Births at two hospitals announced
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Reynolds of 533 Monroe Street at Muscatine County hospital on Monday. A son was also born to Mr. and Mrs. Rod Davies of Wilton at Bellevue hospital on Monday.
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Muscatine County Hospital
Robert J. Reynolds
Monroe Street
Bellevue Hospital
Son
Rod Davies
Wilton
Jehovah's Witnesses Plan 3 Day Circuit Assembly in Des Moines
The Muscatine congregation is invited to a three day circuit assembly at the KRNT theater Des Moines starting Sept 2. Over 900 delegates from central and southeast regions will attend from the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. I E Reusch will deliver a Sunday talk at 3 p.m. on Overcoming the Fears of This Generation.
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Muscatine Congregation
Jehovah’s Witnesses
KRNT
Des Moines
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Brooklyn
N. Y
I. E. Reusch
Bentley Escapes Gary Airport Mishap Uninjured
Rep. Alvin M. Bentley of Michigan and his wife were shaken but unhurt when their plane slid off the runway at Gary Municipal Airport. The aircraft slid into mud on landing after weather diverted it from Chicago, damaging one wing.
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Gary
Ind
U.S
Alvin M. Bentley
Rmich
Bentley
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln National Republican Club
Michigan
House For Representatives
Local Marriage Licenses and Community Notices
CCT issued marriage licenses to Royal David Ilies and Audrey Jean Toyne from Muscatine and to James Louis Gerdts and Gayla Jean Hudecek from West Liberty. Choir rehearsal scheduled at 8 pm Wednesday. Several residents admitted to and discharged from Muscatine area hospitals. fines for sidewalk parking and intoxication issued. Reed Cornell Valet reunion planned for Weed Park. various local names listed in hospital and dismissal notices.
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Royal David Ilies
West Liberty
Audrey Jean Toyne
Muscatine
James Louis Gerdts
Atalissa
Gayla Jean Hudecek
First Methodist Church
C. L. Lutz
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
Avon
James E. Burns
Tommy Paige
East Fifth Street
Cchoir
Marie Rankin Beech
Round Lake
Ill
Weed Park
Muscatine County Hospital
Julia Harris
Liberty Street
William Little
Baker Avenue
Henry J. Schafer
Main Street
Perry Starck
West Seventh Street
Cecil Meeke
Jacqueline Drive
Ronald Hoburg
Atkinson
Robert Lamb
West Eighth Street
Rose Greiner
Louis Yarck
Grandview Avenue
George McGaughey
East Fourth Street
Remains Critical After Fall From Nine Floors
Mrs. Sid Karmia, 27, of Burlington Iowa, remained unchanged and critical at a Chicago hospital after falling from the ninth floor of a Loop hotel Saturday night.
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Chicago
Sid Karmia
Burlington
Iowa
Cruelty Alleged In Divorce Case Against Edmondson
Dela Edmondson files for divorce from Donald Edmondson in district court alleging cruelty. She seeks custody of two children, child support, and $25 weekly temporary support, plus furniture and a 1946 automobile. Judge Matthew Westrate issues a temporary injunction barring occupancy of the home at 116 McArthur Street and forbids harming the plaintiff or children or disposing of the car or furniture.
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Dela Edmondson
Donald Edmondson
Matthew Westrate
Edmondson
McArthur Street
Funeral Rites For Mrs Esther Bahr
Funeral services were held at 3 30 p m Monday at Geo M Wittich Funeral Home for Mrs Esther Bahr 61 who died Friday Reverend Caleb Larsen of Grandview officiated Mrs Calvin Rowe was vocalist and Mrs E E Bloom organist with flower attendants Mrs Lee Washburn Mrs John Kline Mrs Alma Rode and Mrs James Butcher Pallbearers were John Thomson Lee Washburn Delbert Lee Elwood Reinsager Arthur W Sadel and James Abplealp Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Bahr
Geo. M. Wittich
Caleb Larsen
Grandview
Calvin Rowe
E. E. Bloom
Aneace
Lee Washburn
John Kline
Alma Rode
James Butcher
John Thomson
Delbert Lee
Elwood Reinsager
Arthur W. Sadel
James Abplealp
Greenwood Cemetery
River and Dam Gauges Report Water Rise Across Cities
River stage readings and dam rise indices reported for multiple cities including LaCrosse Lansing Dam No. 9 McGregor Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Keokuk with varied rises and falls indicating fluctuating water levels along the river system.
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LaCrosse
Fall
Lansing
Dam No
Rise
McGregor
Dubuque
Davenport
Muscatine
Keokuk
Reed Aboard The Carrier Forrestal Tests
The 60 000 ton carrier Forrestal steamed from Newport News Virginia for four days of sea trials to test her engines and nearly every piece of machinery to determine readiness for the U S fleet.
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Forrestal
U. S
Newport News
Muscatine Farm Bureau Launches Corn Safety Campaign
The Muscatine County Farm Bureau and Rural Young People oppose corn obscuring road views. Volunteers will cut stalks above the ear on Thursday to Saturday to reduce traffic hazards. Leaders stress safety and cooperation for a safer county.
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Muscatine County
Farm Bureau
Paul Kliegl
Klieg
West Liberty Fair
County Farm Bureau
Fred Lehman
Statehouse to Close for Labor Day Weekend
Des Moines reports Iowa Executive Council orders closure of the Statehouse next Monday creating a three day weekend for state employees.
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Statehouse
Des Moines
Iowa Executive Council
Hogs Steady to 25 Cents Higher at Chicago Market
USDA estimated salable receipts 8 000 hogs 14 000 cattle 1 000 sheep. Hog supplies lighter than expected prices steady to 25 cents higher for butchers and sows with weights under 200 and over 230 pounds showing gains. Cattle and calves mixed steady to higher on certain weights with prime steers and yearlings noted. sheep and lambs steady to strong with spring lambs 18.00-21.50.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Canadian Air Brings Cooler Weather To Iowa
Cooler Canadian air cooled Muscatine and surrounding areas after rains up to over two inches. Monday high reached 83 with a 57 night low, while Saturday and Sunday hit 98. Forecast calls for fair mild weather and 80s to 82 by Wednesday. Rain totals across cities ranged from .22 to 2.10 inches.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Sioux City
Associated Press
Spencer
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Burlington
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Davenport
Keosauqua
Donnellson
Wapello
Mt. Pleasant
Clinton
Earl State Wins Slogan Contest
Earl State 912 Iowa avenue announced winner of last week's traffic safety slogan contest by the Chamber of Commerce traffic committee. The slogan Accidents don't just happen was chosen and echoed at a Muscatine service station. A second slogan has been distributed to participating service stations for this week’s contest. final results will be announced Saturday Sept. 10.
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Earl State
Iowa Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Muscatine
New York Stocks Late Quotations August 30 1955
Market snapshot shows gains and losses among leading issues with Gen Mot at 127 percent and Union Pac 166 percent. Notable names include Goodyear 52 percent Se ar Reed 99 percent Tex Co 102 percent Std Oil Ind 49 percent Stud Pack 9 percent and Woolworth 49 percent.
Poultry Prices Full Range for Hen Breeds and Eggs
Local markets list hen breed hens over four pounds at 12 cents, oatsight Leghorns and hybrids. Eggs priced A and up at 40 cents, B and medium at 28 cents. Dirties and checks 17 cents.
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago markets show butter steady with receipts at 621 871 and wholesale prices unchanged led by 93 score AA at 57.75 and 92 A at 57.25. Eggs mixed with receipts 9 446 and unchanged to slightly lower wholesale prices. live poultry stock steady with heavy hens 21.5 to 25 cents and broilers 30 to 31.5 cents.
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Chicago
U. S
Potatoes Market Report and Prices by Region
USDA arrivals total 85 with on track 268 and U S shipments 260. Supplies and demand both moderate. Market for long whites about steady, round reds barely steady to slightly weaker. Idaho Oregon long whites and russets priced 2.75 to 3.60, Washington long whites 2.80 to 3.00, bakers 3.25 to 3.75. Wisconsin pennies around 1.55 to 1.85, other regional figures noted.
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Chicago
USDA
U. S
Idaho-Oregon
Washington
California
Wisconsin
Grain Prices Tracked in Chicago Cash Market
Chicago cash grain listings show wheat at 1.87 percent for No 1 mixed. Corn priced across grades from No 2 yellow rake at 1.28 to No 5 at 1.23 to 1.35 ranges. Oats No 1 extra heavy white at 58 percent with soy products and barney nominal values noted.
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Chicago
Redistricting Changes Counted For Iowa House Seats
The article outlines proposed shifts in Iowa House districts with Clinton and Wapello dropping from three to two lawmakers and other counties like Cerro Gordo Johnson Story and Webster rising to two. Des Moines and Lee stay at two makers each, while overall percentage differences are described as minor within the reapportionment picture.
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House
Clinton
Wapello
Cerro Gordo
Johnson
Story
Webster
Des Moines
Lee
Duel
Senate
Grains Rally After Rain Decline Hits Markets
Chicago grains rebound after rainfall caused initial losses in Illinois and Missouri. Wheat rises up to 15 cents, corn up around 1 percent, soybeans steady, lard gains about 20 cents per hundred pounds, with September contracts noted.
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Chicago
Illinois
Missouri
Parole Revoked In Desertion Case
Lawrence Thuman faces a six month county jail term after his parole was revoked in district court by Judge Matthew Westrate for failure to make weekly child support payments. Thuman and his wife divorced May 12 prior to his parole grant on January 18, 1954.
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Lawrence Thuman
Matthew Westrate
Thuman
Senate proposal loses steam in key Iowa cities
The report notes real gain is limited as population centers such as Sioux City Cedar Rapids Davenport and Waterloo break even, reducing enthusiasm for the proposal as originally written.
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Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Waterloo
Senate
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Omvi Charge
Rep
Richland
M & S Garage
Richland Manufacturing Co
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Tommy L. Spitznogle
Latham Street
Allison Schmidt
Breese Street
Albert Froehner
Conesville
Raymond Burke
Archie Miller
Carol Havemann
Oregon Street
Charlene Johnson
East Third Street
Ed Schlimgen
Park Avenue
Dean Thornton
Robert McCune
Climer Street
Reed, Cornell and Valet
Reed
Oldsmobile
Henderson’s
Chevrolet
East Front ST
Battle
Melvin
Rosarita
Clark Gable
Gene Tierney
New York
Armour
Atchison
Curtiss
Chicago Cash Grain
Keelere
Charlton Heston
Julie Adams
Diaka Lynn
Raymond Burr
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