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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
10
The lewa State Highway Commission shows a salting plan that began as an experimental basis in 1955 56 and now covers 3760 miles of primary highways. Sodium chloride is spread at the start of freezing rain to prevent ice, with rates from 200 to 500 pounds per mile depending on temperature. The effort aims to reduce road hazards without melting all snow.
Washington government issues a guide for agricultural leaders including county farm agents. It notes biological warfare as a real threat and outlines how diseases insects and pests could destabilize peaceful economies. The guide emphasizes preparedness and understanding methods to counteract such attacks.
Daily report lists admissions including Edward Bersch Abe Lieflander ippi drive Mrs Richard Snel Bessie Wagner William Smith 2500 A James Hays New Boston Mrs Donald Luth Infant son 3296 Green Mrs Dar rel Greer ant infant daughter Grandview Sharon Greenwald 898 Climer Alan McLaughlin 1507 Washington Robert Craws baugh Route 3 Mrs Glen Humphrey Moline Irving Hurlbut Rawle 5. Born: Daughter to Edward Lindie Route 4 7 Thursday Son to Clark Giles Joy today.
Estate of Gertrude Cullen to William J. Cullen records deed for Jot 31 block 11 Park Place addition Muscatine. Durant Community School District to Harold W and Helen Sinkler records lots 6 7 8 9 block 4 Stockton. Elza L and Irne B Reed to Ettie Marquardt and Frérd Marquardt quit claim Jot 5 block 33 South Muscatine.
A Washington farm survey indicates farmers plan a modest rise in hog production for 1962 spring compared with last year, suggesting hog prices near this year's level if plans hold. Officials cite feeder production cuts under the new feed grain program and a past price drop as factors moderating the gain.
Champion Hill Neighbors met Wednesday at Mrs. Glenn Phelps home for their annual potluck dinner and gift exchange with 14 members present. During business, monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of each month were approved. Wilma Rock elected president and Alma Reilune secretary treasurer. Mrs. Many and Burl Devore led a program. gifts were awarded to Mrs. White, Mrs. Lillian Schmid, Mrs. Erma Arnold and June Pheliss. Co-hosts included Mrs. Arnold and Nettie Wis. Laura Phelps and Alma Reiland to oversee entertainment.
A weather note highlights that snow removal is easier when temperatures range from 25 to 33 degrees with sunshine and heavy traffic. Roads remain icy and slick at lower temps, while direct sun and traffic help melt packed snow on the highway.
Chicago hog market reports higher values for high grade hogs with 199 to 223 pound stock at elevated prices. Cattle offerings were light with top slaughter steer bids near 25.75 per hundredweight while sheep and lambs showed steady to higher quotes amid mixed lots and sizable receipts.
The grain futures market showed minimal activity in the opening minutes on the Board of Trade with only token volume. In Omaha hog and cattle prices, sow values were steady to 23 lower. sheep test prices limited. Chicago produce and potatoes markets also showed firmness with selective price movements and moderate demand.
The forecast predicts temperatures in Iowa averaging 3 to 5 degrees below normal tonight through next Wednesday with little change but a gradual turn to colder around Monday or Tuesday. Normal lows are from 4 to 72 above north to 15 to 20 south.
Obituary items note funeral services for Herman Treimer 77 director of First Trust and Savings Bank of Dixon held in Davenport with burial in Durant. He died Monday at Mercy hospital Davenport after a heart attack born July 23 1848. Survivors include sisters and brothers in Dixon Durant and Harley.
The last performance of The Snow Queen features an ice palace setting and bright costumes by Sue Glasgow and Jin Miller. Director Koch devised the production, praised for its spectacle though slightly overpowering. actors need more looseness. The show runs just over an hour, with a 7 pm curtain allowing viewing before the junior college basketball game at 8 pm in the fieldhouse.
Classified ad page lists categories from Personals to Real Estate and Motors with rates, display guidelines, publication deadlines, and how to place or adjust ads. Includes contact details, word counts, and pricing for single and multiple insertions.
Oakville residents arrange holiday plans with relatives across several states. Mr and Mrs Francis Blach will visit Pulaski with both sets of parents. Mr and Mrs Benny Rieman to spend Christmas at Gladstone SW with daughter and family. Grooms and Poffenbarger relatives to visit New Boston. The Brown, Peterson, Eberline and Whitaker families plan gatherings in towns including Oskaloosa, Atlantic, Cedar Falls, Moulton, Birksville, and Peakidge, Arkansas, with trips to Minnesota and Iowa.
A quirky note describes how a little grated orange supposedly improves canned whale cranberry sauce. Weather forecasts indicate highs in the 20s to near 305 elsewhere with about .20 to 0.40 inches of precipitation, mostly as occasional snow likely overnight and toward an end of the period.
Card thanks friends and asks nationwide awareness of the meaning of Christmas and peace. Frances R Kelley offers blessings for relatives and friends, health for the ill, happiness for the aged, and goodwill this holiday season.
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