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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1964

Page

6

Mixed stocks quotations from Merrill Lynch briefing

Thursday stock quotes show Am Can at 431 and Goodyear around 4570 with several firms including Gen Tel Six Prot and Gamsly Am Mot and Chrysler listed with varied percentages. The report includes numerous tickers such as Ink DK TSN Sow Pardey Anaconda and Westinghouse with minor changes, supplied by Merrill Lynch Pierce Davenport and attributed to Fennersh Smita and 201 B. Taira.

Alum Co Goodrich Sith Radio Corp M&s Goodyear Secony Brands Atehisan Swift Monsanto Texaco Chrysler Mont Ward Thatcher Glass Nati Dalry Union Curtiss JS Steel DuPont Penney Eastman Westingh Merrill Lynch Pierce Davenport Fennersh Smita B. Taira

Daily Report District Court notices on support and divorce

Hearing set January 11 1955 on Margaret Busch request to boost weekly child support to 15 dollars for two children. Spanier case dismissed. Mary Kays suit seeks 75 dollars monthly child support in Cook County Illinois. Beatrice Chapman sues Jerald Chapman alleging cruelty and seeks custody of three children plus support and attorney fees. temporary injunction granted barring contact at 113 Oregon Street. Admitted and dismissed lists of individuals and addresses. Birth notices report three births and one sibling noted.

Margaret J. Busch Fred J. Busch Clay le Grand Suir Milda J. Spander George F. Spanier Mary Kays William Walter Kays Cook County Ilinois Beatrice J. Chapman Jerald G.chapman Rock Island le Grand Oregon Street

Swine Prices Off at Close in Chicago Market Report

Chicago market report shows hogs turning lower after opening steady to 25 cents higher with dull trading. No. 2 and 2 grade butchers 190-225 lb fetch $27 to $17.50, cattle steers strong, high choice and prime 1,150-1,300 lb at $25-$26, sows $13.00-$13.50, calves and other classes cited, USDA figures reflect a mixed close. Potatoes arrivals 28, on track 10 percent, U.S. shipments 474, supplies firm amid moderate demand and price adjustments.

Chicago USDA U. S Maine Red River Valley

Grain and Bean Prices Steady on Chicago Board

CHICAGO grain and bean prices held firm with soybeans showing small gains faded late in light trading. Commission houses bought soybeans and soybean oil futures as offerings were initially small but later softened. Carrot receipts varied with wheat five cars and corn 126 cited. oats two and barley eleven. Soybeans closed unchanged to one cent higher with March around 281.5. wheat mixed near 1.49.50. corn steady near 12.64. oats up about 0.5. rye up to 4 Tower in March.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Commission

Stocks Rally in Heavy Year-End Trading

New York stocks advanced in a late day rally with heavy activity as the session closed. Volume was estimated around 5.8 million shares, slightly above Wednesday's 5.59 million shares.

New York

Correction on Crop Report Final in Monday Paper

A reader notes an error in the annual Crop Report published Monday night, correcting a misprint that 758 bushels of corn were purchased from McLee’s Elevator, not 17 percent.

Mclee's Elevator

Chicago Produce Prices and Quotations Summary

Chicago market notes show steady butter and unchanged wholesale buying prices. Grain and soybean quotes appear with moisture discounts and various No. 1 and No. 2 levels, reflecting mixed commodity values and discount adjustments.

Tl Pth Toda

Card Party At West Laverty Lodge Saturday

The West Laverty and Fellow Lodge will host a public card party at p.m. Saturday January 7 featuring Euchre, five hundred, and canasta. Refreshments will be served.

West Laverty

Omaha Livestock Market Report Summary

Hogs steady to uneven with barrows and gilts 100 to 240 pounds mostly 100 to 240, spots firm, heavier weights steady to 60 lower. sows steady to 25 lower. Cattle steady with steer and heifer bids around 22.50 to 23.00 for choice steers, heifers near 22.00 to 23.00, calves 16.00 to 16.75, hogs and lambs noted. pelts around 20.00.

Omaha USDA Belfers Cholee Helfers Shean Chalee

Obituaries and Funerals in Muscatine area

Multiple notices for Walter Windus in West Liberty and Walter Schafer, Dorothy Moss, Elmer Funck, Louis Kallenberger in Muscatine and Wapello. Details include birth and death dates, family survivors, service times, burial sites, and funeral home references. Military service and community roles noted for several individuals.

Walter.c. Windus West Liberty Snider Funeral Home Walter C. Windus Hawker Nursing Home Dale Williams Geneva Campbell Harold Brooks Bob Carr James Ruess Glen Kennedy Ralph Wolf Jess Newton Oakridge Cemetery Dorothy Ann Moss Dorothy Ann ‘Moss Brook, St Muscatine General Hospital William F Susan Smith Tobias Walter J. Moss Congregational Church Walter Moss Sherman Joan) Bloombuff Elmer Tobias Forrest Ballew Hemet Calif James Young Elmer Elmer L. Funck Mulberry Harry W Rose White Funck Gertrude Freers First Baptist Lawrence Harden George Gebhardt Helen Harbaugh Paul McCill

Suit Settled in Baker Probe Civil Case Ends

Washington firm Capital Vending Co. sues former Senate secretary Bobby Baker for 300000 dollars. Attorney David J. Carliner says the civil suit, which spurred the Baker investigation, has been settled and he will seek dismissal in U.S. District Court today.

Washington Bobby Baker Senate David J. Carliner Capital Vending Co U.S

Drivers urged to use lights during holiday period

DES MOINES dayslong safety campaign urges full headlights on at all times during the four day holiday period. Gov Harold Hughes endorses Lights On for Safety claiming neighboring states use the plan to stress dangers of New Year weekend driving. Highway Patrol official notes daylight use of headlights.

Des Moines Harold Hughes Hughes Highway Patrol

Pontiff Delays Decision on World Fair Visit

Vatican sources say Pope Paul VI likely will not reply for months to an invitation for a New York World’s Fair visit. It is too early to say if he might accept.

Pontiff Vatican City Vatican Paul, VI New York

Fox Hunt Set Near Columbus Junction

Fox Hunt scheduled near Columbus Junction on January 4 with hunters meeting at the junction of highways 218 and 78 north of Olds at 9 20 a m. Saturday January 2 the men meet at 9 30 a m two miles north of Cotter at the Podatit corner. Two foxes were killed in last Saturday's hunt. Local news covers teaching vacation for Brian Cummings in Anamosa and various family visits and gatherings around Columbus Junction and Davenport.

Columbus Olds Cotter Podatit Corner Brian Cummings Anamosa Glen Cummings G. C. MacDonald Schulmar Fla Robert Clark Melvin Dicks Washington Tampa Flo Robert. Benesh Red Oak Paul Howell Columbus Junction Jack Rasmussen Cedar Falls Jack Lindner Lincoln Neb John. Howell Powell Ohio Robert, Smylie F. D. Smylie

Marathon basketball game ends for Catholic Youth Organization

In Asheville the Catholic Youth Organization edged a YMCA squad 690 to 673 in a marathon game staged by coach Charlie Munday at Asheville Catholic High School. Players endured nine straight hours of play, with a noon start and continuous action until 2 pm, including a brief 4 30 p.m. halftime for shoe changes and snacks.

Asheville N.C YMCA Munday Canton

Upper Iowa Keeps Win Record Going

The Associated Press reports Upper Iowa, 11-0, defeated Coe 101-3 in Cedar Rapids to remain undefeated among small colleges. Larry Albers led with 30 points and Jim Crabtree added 28 as the Peacocks swept the Coe Cornell holiday double-header.

Associated Press Upper Iowa Coe Cedar Rapids Peacocks

PlaMor MENS WEDS Brandings and Local Bowling Standings

Readable lines describe PlaMor Mens Weds Brandings and various bowling team standings and scores from a Muscatine event. Mentions teams such as Hendersons Chev Olds Monsanto Wiele's Cafe Poole Transfer and players like John Carpenter Joe Rauschenberger Sonny Forsmazic and Bill Downer. Includes high team series and high individual scores with partial scores and shop names in local sports notes.f

DreWrys Dess Ieee Reenee Reeves Chartoai Broller Hendergsonr Chev & Olds Moose Scree Stydhs Muscatine Bank & Tru Luth Trin Olds Trio Body Shop Henderson's Chey & Olds John Carpenter Rauschenberger Jack Cot Traci Max Cruraly Cricket Club L & M Pure Monsanto Sy Whitlen Maylone Jean Gem Rea & Pare Igh Ven Smcee Sonny Forsmazic Bill Downer Steve Biske J. Curtis High Ind Curtis Steve Binke Cocktail Howlers Monsanto Pasquales Wiele’s Cate James ‘Monsanto

ECAC Holiday Festival Semifinals and College Scores Listed

The Associated Press recap lists ECAC semifinals results with Michigan defeating Princeton 78 to 66 and St. John's 66, Cincinnati 64. Other tournament scores include UCLA 14 Utah 7 and Oregon State 48 Tennessee 27. The report also notes various bowls and standings across multiple conferences and showcases players Ramona Green and Diana Schweitzer among others in the Ladies section, with high game and series records from Muscatine Produce and Gremmel's.

Luther Decorah Minnesota Macalester Augustana Rock Island Hamline Central Carthage Kenosha Wis St. Ambrose Davenport Loras Bees Owa Wesleyan Nebraska Michigan Princeton St. John's Cincinnati Hyiik's Towa Business Exchange Ina Maes Muscatine Gremmel's High Ind Betty Nusebaum Sherry Ballenger Nancy McCleary Jeanette Bartykus Bea Petersen

Town & Country Bowling Standings And High Scores

Bowling results from Town & Country and nearby clubs show team standings in leagues like WEDNESDAY HI BATS and NITE KAPPER S with high scores from individuals such as Fauline White 160 and Beny McMahon 200. Notable entries include Reeves Char, Broil Li, Darrene Clark, and Larry Roberson posting top games and series across multiple venues, with club pages listing teams, shops, and sponsors in the town.

Wok Addleman Insurance Agg Reeves Clarcoal Brajlor Corky Epperly Banting White Marion Finley Berniece’s Beauty Shop Pagel Gad Asissevereesnrenee Brogsary & Lucaz Jorist Chatusa Chelupa Beny ‘McMahon Massey's Will's Gibson & Gibson Healto Hunter's TV Caneer Town & Country Bowl Gibson & Gibson T & J Grocery Wes Hunter Larry Roberson

City Finance Committee approves extensive December expenditures

The City Finance Committee met in regular session chaired by Gerald Powell with all members present except Alderman Yergler. Bills from multiple funds totaling numerous items were approved including supplies, services, and equipment from vendors such as Callaghan & Co, Eastman Kodak, Matt Leuck Inc, Mun Ciks, Knott Printers, Lucile Freybler, and Montgomery Ward, among others, with line items for tools, printing, fuel, and maintenance.

Ala Gerald Powell Ald Yergler Amr Callaghan & Cos Garléoh Bros Eastman Kodse Matt Leuck Inc Bus Mucb. Corp Mun Ciks Eng Society Sub St. Print Hendriks Bil-A-Pake Co Lucile Freybler Legal Mun Hell Telephone Matt Parrot Florence Mason P. Fash W! P Stanley Baur. Co. Service Iar Chemical Muse KWEC Advig L. C. Barry Howe Beach Lumber Hawkeye Mike's Ziec Montgomery Ward Paint St Willis Cabinets K. Duseh Berry Tri-State Mapwings Aame Fuel de Mut, Co Amix Hahn Bros. H. Mb Wut In. State Ind Macon QM Co Korfre Roth Lumber Sargent-Sowell Sipgil Wendling American Pameer Bregse, Ltd Coleman & Assoc Vlado Danny's Fry Son Welding B. F. Good- Verdes Henderson's

Campbell Hits Record Water Speed

Donald Campbell broke the world water speed record with 276.33 mph on Lake Dumbleyung in Perth and became the first to hold both land and water speed records in the same calendar year. He had prior marks of 260.35 mph set at Lake Coniston in May 1959 and had just eclipsed the land speed record with 403.1 mph at Jake Eyre, South Australia last July.

Perth Australia Donald Campbell Lake Dumbleyung Campbell Lake Coniston England Jake Eyre South Australia

Prag Inc and suppliers data mix from imprecise ledger entry

A dense ledger fragment lists multiple suppliers and items with monetary figures including Prag Inc supply 175.08, paint 230, dry goods 15 32, fuel 1026.86, batteries 3163 G, motor parts 365.73, gas 36.71, dues 5.00, balance 434.00, mileage 2525, and other line items. Names like Wat, Negus, Phelps Bras, Sunray DX, Motorola, Navy Brand, Western Auto appear alongside amounts, dates, and incomplete notes.

Prag, Inc Wat Chelsearen Negus, Maine & OU C. Figgins P.aash Phelps Bras Rock River Sieg. Co Sunray DX Altorfer Co Pik. Inc Ae Midwest Rte Toyne Massey Needaiiken Sonne Bennet Sternier A Thompson Sterneman's Paper Co Yoo Pts Clyde Lucas M. Beeding Muse Pimg & Tg. Parte Navy Mig Washington Con Pump St Caldwell L. Hildebrandt Rockwell Mx

Regular Monthly Session of Muscatine City Council

Regular council session notes extensive motions on licenses insurance and public works. Several communications from Water and Electric Pits and County authorities were referred to committees. The meeting ends with adjournment and a separate board of water and light session in Muscatine Iowa discusses pumping station plans and bid evaluations.

Corneil Bosch Powell Ald Winnegar Hilton Bunn Pilgram Howe Vergler Finnegan Clyde W. Lueng Darony Jackson Ows Suste Highway Cosytission Flanning Commission Eilom Plan & Zoning Commission Mendation Vo Tenon H-1 el Park Ave Colorado Finnegan, Bunn Plan & Zoning, Co Commission Longhurst Tranaic Nellie B. Carter C. W. Thomas Art Quast Marie H. Teishmiller Bens BEW Boynton Tezone Mulberry Pigram Add Finegan Filton City Hall Pagram Papoose Creek Sterling Pilea Hagermann Dr Tur Oe Hagermann Building Stsrt Pinnegan Tony Powel Third Street Muscatine Iowa Bartelt White Lawrence Tonborg Rosenberger Atarrey Cersen Bartolt Owen JC. M. Bright Stanley Engineering B.S. Guldwell Ihe Mieline Wimols C & C Construction Company Fort Wayne Indiana J. L. Simmons Company Decatur Illinois

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