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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1969

Page

5

Obituaries and Funerals in Muscatine Journal 1969

Obituaries and funeral notices from Muscatine Journal reflect Elmer J. Adams age 84 of Atalissa and others including Byron Seymour of Mason City and Mrs. Kenneth White of Muscatine. Services discussed at Fairbanks Home for Funerals with burial at Memorial Park and multiple survivors named across Illinois Iowa and California.

Muscatine Elmer J. Adams Atalissa James Adams Joe Lucille) Petty Ivan Frances) Law C. B Esther) Atkins Davenport Fairbank Walter Ross Fairbanks Chapel Memorial Park Albert W. Schmidt E. 7Th St Fairbanks Wapello Byron Seymour Mason City Seymour Phyllis Heins Phyllis Heins Seymour Steven Seymour Fort Benning Jerry Susan) Currie Kathleen Town State University Ames Kenneth White Devitt Ave Trinity Episcopal Church Riley Funeral Home Memorial Park Cemetery Nacedah Wisc George Melinda Liverash Mitchell White Kenneth Daniel White Florissant William Timothy White St. Louis Glendale Nancy) Morton Richardson Texas Pamela Judith

Grain futures slump after government crop report

Chicago traders reacted to the latest crop production estimates with broad price declines. Corn fell about 14% cents, soybeans near 2 cents lower, and wheat down around 1 cent. Soybean oil and meal also eased as traders digested the government figures showing corn at 4.578 billion bushels and soybeans at 1.117 billion.

Chicago AP Chicago Board of Trade Tye U.S. Department of Agriculture

Fishburn Named New Assistant County Attorney

John Fishburn was appointed assistant Muscatine County Attorney by the county board of supervisors. He will assist Garry Woodward, who was named county attorney to succeed Jack Burns, who resigned to become judge of the municipal court. The changes include John Hintermeister resigning as city attorney, Jon Pearce becoming city attorney, and Duane Goedken resigning as assistant county attorney to succeed Pearce as police court judge until the municipal court is established.

John Fishburn Jeday Muscatine County Muscatine Péarce

Courthouse to Close Four Days Over Christmas Holiday

Muscatine county courthouse will be closed Thursday Friday and Christmas Day with no Saturday hours, extending from Wednesday evening to the following Monday. Officials said the closure covers the Christmas period and affects all court services.

Muscatine County Fanner Linda Wakefield Schmelzer’s Ryan's Hardware

Slight gas rate hike announced by Iowa utilities

Iowa Electric Light and Power says natural gas rates rise effective January 1, with Natural Gas Co. of America as the supplier. If the Federal Power Commission does not approve the full increase, the unapproved portion will be refunded to customers. The residential rate climbs seven tenths of a cent per hundred cubic feet.

Iowa Electric Light and Power 2Nd St Natural Gas Co. of America Federal Power Commission FPC

Party to honor Darrell Crieger in Muscatine

Darrell Crieger who returned home from Fort Sill Oklahoma will be honored at a party Friday from 7 pm to 10 30 pm at the YMCA Muscatine. Invitations have been sent and others interested may attend. He plans to go to Germany in January. Also note Conesville post office will close Christmas Day with no mail delivery or dispatch.

Omrie Peters Columbus Junction Stacy-Lewis Peters Cotter Hensman Smith Cotter United Presbyterian Church Cambrian Cemetery Daniel Anna Edwards Peters Venice Bell Gerald Pauline) Breneman William Lillian) Duncan Keith Hesperia Calif Robert Davenport Kenneth Dennis Thomas Jarrett Jack Ellis Covina Lewis Selenia) Pugh Cotter Presbyterian Church Oddfellow Lodge Conesville Darrell Crieger Fort Sill Okla YMCA Muscatine Germany Post Office Charles Calhoun Calhoun Ames Charless Shellabarger Clarence Schneckloth Leonard Linda Nichols Lloyd Babbitt Raymond Swailes Consumers Cooperative Society Town City Vicki McKean Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville Lyle McKean

Chicago market summary shows higher hog and steer prices

Official Tuesday receipts estimated at 1000 cattle 3000 hogs with no sheep estimate. Hog prices rose 5 to 75 cents, steers up 25 to 30 cents, heifers up to 25 cents. Cattle receipts totaled 7500 head with mixed lots and varying yield grades and weights supporting steady to higher values across the board.

Chicago Nova

Daily Court Run Database Entry

Justice court docket listing shows Ray Pace and Michael Dean Cubbage cited for improper registration at 608 Lake Park Blvd. with $10 and costs due. El R. Zuniga at 1119 Nebraska St. charged for running a red light with 3 bond to appear December 27. Dorothy May Faijger at 1702 Stewart Rd. released to father.

Justice Court Ray Pace Michael Dean Cubbage Lake Park Blvd R. Zuniga Nebraska St Dorothy May Fai Jger Stewart Rd

New York Stock Quotations Evening Roundup 1969

New York Stock Exchange noon quotations list widespread gains and losses across sectors. Notable movers include Allied Ch 24 3 4 percent, Int Harv 25, T&T 58 34, AmChain 27 3, Am Sugar 23 3, Anaconda 26, Mobil 44 5, Ford Mot 41, Texaco 28, IBM 2, US Steel 43 5, Gm Elec 22, Westinghouse 58, Heinz 3 24 percent, and many others across chemicals, motors, and utilities with mixed results amid a broad market snapshot.

New York AlliedCh AlliedStrs T&t Ami AmChain Tarl&p Am Smelt Kraft Co Krige SS Am Sugar Lech Prc Loch Air Marcor Armour Martin 1838 Ad Rich Maytag Aveo Mobil BendixAy Nat Gyp Beth St Namair Bong Air Borden Penney Brunswik Chrysler Phill Pet Collins Ra Walt CPC RCA Curtis Wr Rey Tob Deere Safewy duPont East Rod Sfe Ind Eltra Cp Sou Pac Fairmont Sperry R FooteMinti Cali Ford Goodrich Goodyear Uniroy Gtwestu US Gyp Hershey US Steel Homestic WU Tel IBM Westy el Tcind Wwrith Monsanto Dart Ind Wolverine Central Soya Lee Enterprises HI. Heinz Bandag HON Ind

Tonnage records mark Rock Island locks progress in 1969

The Rock Island district logged 18,195,256 tons of cargo through 12 locks from January to November 1969, surpassing the entire 1968 season by 881,864 tons and signaling a potential year end record for northbound and southbound freight. Final figures will be released in January 1970, with ice conditions varying from Keokuk to Dubuque and several locks fully ice covered. Admitted and dismissed lists, births, and a district court default judgment are noted in the report.

Rock Island Keokuk Fulton Dubuque Muscatine New Boston

Flu epidemic ends in New Guinea with 2000 deaths

The Hong Kong Virus Act flu devastated central highlands of New Guinea, killing hundreds and likely over 2,000 people. Pneumonia followed many cases as villages dispersed across rugged terrain. The outbreak began in September, according to Dr. Ray F.R. Scragg, director of public health.

Port Mwekesey New Guinea Australian New Guinea Highlands Ray F.R. Scragg

Stocks Slip After Strong Start In Mixed Trade

The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials fell to 789.47 by noon, down 0.39, after an initial gain as tax loss selling and profit taking weighed on the market. Eldon Grimm of Walston & Co cited tax considerations ending Tuesday for 1969 profit transactions. Declines led roughly 100 issues lower near midday as selling intensified.

NEW York Eldon Grimm Walston & Co

Tax reform bill moves closer to final congressional test

The sweeping tax reform bill clears a key hurdle as GOP leaders say chances for presidential approval have improved. Provisions cut some taxes by 9.1 billion dollars and raise others by 6.6 billion by closing loopholes. A compromise version delays cuts to boost appeal to President Nixon amid inflation concerns. Public notice: Muscatine, Iowa proposes selling city real estate on White Street Southeast of Grandview Avenue. Action set for January 22, 1970 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers.

Washington Congress GOP House Senate Nixon Muscatine Iowa White Street Grandview Avenue Muscatine City

Hearing on water withdrawal permit in Muscatine County Iowa

Notice from T B Holcomb and Francis B Holcomb seeks a permit for continued withdrawals of water up to 66 acre feet per year at 1.67 cfs from wells near the center of the SW quarter of the SW quarter of Section 26 and from the Cedar River adjacent to their 362 acre parcel for the period April 15 to November 15 annually.

Iowa Natural Resources Council James Grimes Des Moines Iowa T.B. Holcomb Francis B. Holcomb Cedar River

Water permit hearing for irrigation use in Muscatine County Iowa

Notice of irrigation water use for 7 acres in Muscatine County and adjacent lands described with sections and lots west of the Cedar River. Permit 769-R1 expires January 30, 1970. Public hearing January 15, 1970 at 1 30 P M in Des Moines. Appearances due by January 9, 1970. R G Bullard, Water Commissioner.

Cedar River Muscatine County Iowa Iowa Water Waler Jamies Grimes Des Moines the Water Commissioner R. G

District Court Notice in Muscatine County Case

Plaintiffs Alvina Davis and others sue to establish interests in Lots 9 and 10, Block 14, A Smalley’s Third Addition, Muscatine. Parties asked to partition the property by sale and distribute proceeds. Respondents must appear by January 12, 1970, or risk default and judgment. Attorneys: Stanley Mealy Lance & Coulter, Muscatine.

Esther Martin Robert Martin Marion Martin Lydia Green Lale FE. Green Fred Martin Mildred Martin Julius Martin Pearl Martin Iowa Department of Social Services Muscatine County Iowa Jon R Pearce Pauline Martin A. Smalley South Muscatine Muscatine Towa Stanley, Mealy, Lance & Coulter East Third Street Charles R

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