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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1966
Page
4
In a buyer’s market minor defects in an old house can halt a sale. Front door hardware, sticky closet doors, faulty switches, or a greasy wall behind the range can turn off buyers even if repairs cost little. Advice notes attention to small details to improve selling chances.
Illinois City notes detail parish events at the Illinois City Methodist Church including a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Dean DeKeverer, birthday parties for Melody and Kerry, and numerous visits and services. Also listed are upcoming Christmas programs, church meetings, and holiday services at nearby Pine Bluff. A cooking tip suggests turning roasts to brown skin.
The United States Labor Department will fund on the job training for 45 unemployed or underemployed Iowans in television and radio repair and service. Des Moines based Television Servicemen's Association will arrange up to 32 weeks of instruction with $25,700 allocated under the Manpower Development and Training Act. Taylor F. Custer noted the program expects a two year government return through increased earnings taxed as income.
Letts News reports the Chapter of TIT meeting moved to 9 pm due to a high school program and a Dec 17 food sale for council rooms. Willing Workers class to meet Dec 16 with Iva Grace leading devotions. Basement sale at Lucille Johnston's continues through the week. Post Office opens 14 30 Saturday Dec 17. United Building Center lumber yard to close Saturdays for winter starting Dec 17. Mr and Mrs Phillip Wagner host a dinner for relatives and celebrate birthdays of Mrs Lough and Paul Wagner. R G Lowe attends open house at Governor's mansion and Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines.
The Post Office Department considers asking Congress to raise postal rates amid a 1.2 billion dollar deficit. A spokesman urged that mail users will pay for service, either via taxes or higher postage, with a decision expected soon. If raised, rates would likely apply to all classes except parcel post, last increased earlier this year. The 1962 general increase went into effect in 1963.
Burglars broke into the U S Court Building on Sunday afternoon or night and stole merchandise and cash from a tobacco stand run by blind Des Moines operator Warren Duckett. Three vending machines were damaged and about $350 in machine damage plus $132 of goods and $32 in cash were taken. An undetermined amount of change was also taken.
Builders emphasize the importance of the little details that give a house an air of livability. Even as buyers grow more sophisticated about materials, small defects can ruin the impression of quality, so builders focus on both solid construction and attractive finishes.
The United Presbyterian Sunday school presented a Christmas program at the Columbus Junction church featuring a processional hymn, student pageants, and roles from Mary to Wise Men. Local residents pursued hospital stays and social events with Santa arriving December 17 sponsored by the Columbus Community club and area stores.
Each fall small land birds of more than 200 species pour southward from the United States and Canada. Half the species go to Mexico and the West Indies, some 60 reach Central America and at least 50 travel as far as South America.
Hazel M. Griffin announces the appointment of Charlotte Knutson as a public welfare worker for the Louisa County Department of Social Welfare. Knutson, a Bradley University graduate in general business administration, joins the staff.
Oakville Methodist church hosts M Y F with a film strip on Christmas and plans for a Christmas caroling session at 6 p m on Sunday December 18 Residents near Oakville will hear the carols Santa is due to arrive in Oakville Saturday December 17 at 2 p m at the new Oakville fire station to distribute sacks to children Also noted are hospital and social service staff updates including Mrs Kaulson and Mrs Knutson joining the county office to assist with Old Age Assistance Medical Aid to the Aged Aid to the Blind Remedial Eye Care and family support programs and to reduce caseloads for more frequent recipient visits
Durant area churches publish a week of services and gatherings. Gloria Dei Lutheran lists confirmations, choir, and Christmas programs with a single Dec 25 service at 9 am. St Pauls Episcopal notes Holy Communion services. Stockton Baptist covers prayer meetings, Christmas practice, morning worship, Sunday school, and a C.V.F. gathering with a Christmas program.
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