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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1963
Page
6
District Court dismisses the suit Kent Feeds versus Wayne Freel under plaintiff jurisdiction. The report includes lists of hospital admissions discharges births and visitors from multiple towns including Des Moines Oelwein and Davenport with varied family names and addresses.
Quiet Board of Trade trading sees broad grain futures ease on liquidation and declining export demand. Soybeans gain on commercial demand while wheat and oats slip. corn and rye show mixed shifts with March contracts noted.
Grain prices show soybeans steady while corn and wheat face modest pulls. The report lists No. 2 yellow corn and white wheat with varied bids and prices, noting offerings around 125-1.23n for barley and soybeans priced near 96-1,100 amid market activity.
Market summaries indicate mostly steady to strong trends across cattle calves and hogs with higher instances for some categories. Sheep and lambs show steady to firm values, with prime wool and yearling stocks noted, while price ranges reflect regional variability. A separate Seattle note highlights a $1000 scholarship incentive for local junior college attendance to deter students from leaving home for higher education.
High Prairie notes the Boshart family return from Oak Ridge Tennessee for Christmas with son and family. They then visited Orlando Florida to see another son and his family. Young Adult class of High Prairie Church to dine at Sunset Inn on Monday evening January 7 at 6 30 p.m.
Chicago hog receipts reach 3,000 head with 9,000 hogs and 1,000 sheep noted. Quotes show top hogs steady to strong at 17.00, down 25 cents from Thursday, with 190-220 lb mixed No. 1 and 2 grades around 15.75 to 17.00. Slaughter lambs and cattle trades reflect active demand, with prime steers up to 29.95 and cows mostly 14.50 to 16.50, while sows and boars fill out the lower ranges.
Chicago market notes show U.S. potato shipments at 50 percent and light supplies. Prices for Red River Valley round reds cited at 2.10 per unit as market remains steady with few sales due to limited offerings.
Wholesale buying prices show little change across items though some sectors edge lower. Eggs weaken with prices around seventy percent of recent levels. Better grade A wastes show a downturn, while mixed mediums and standards hold near prior values.
Mrs. Phyllis Howell Grimm of Omaha, Nebraska, 21, is held by U S Army authorities in France after the fatal stabbing of her husband, Army Sgt. Donald R. Grimm, 24, of Townsend Falls, Iowa. She is pregnant and under investigation by French police and U S Army officials, with no charges filed yet.
Four of seven defendants were sentenced for mail fraud in a sewing machine sales scheme. Robert H. Slocum of Niles received three years in federal prison and a $1,000 fine. Lester Brockmeyer of Cedar Rapids drew one year with ten months suspended. LeRoy Bavin, formerly of Winter Park, Florida, got a term with 70 months suspended. Rev. Carl Bradley of Marion was sentenced to two years with 18 months suspended. The Manin Sewing Service of Cedar Rapids operated the scheme.
Des Moines reports that GOP State Chairman George Nagle urged the party to enter the 1968 legislature with a concrete program. The plan has not taken root and caucuses on Jan 15 will decide whether to proceed. Republicans in both houses met privately to consider the proposal after Harold Hughes was chosen to become governor.
Catherine M Witte 37 mother of nine dies after illness at Muscatine General Hospital. Born Minneapolis Apr 10 1945 she lived in Muscatine 15 years and was University of Minnesota graduate. Surviving husband Robert Witte four sons and five daughters, parents, siblings, rosary at Riley Funeral Home. Funeral at St Mathias Church. Other notices: Luke M McGuire 15 N Elm West Liberty died at Hawker Nursing Home. Delbert Earl Campbell 13 Columbus Junction funeral at Stacey Funeral Home. Garland Blair 52 Orange Calif former Muscatine resident dies. Alta May Greer 60 Wilton funeral at Griffith Funeral Home. Burial Mogcow Cemetery. Additional details include family members and service arrangements.
Mrs Ida Howell left Thursday for San Bernardino California to spend the winter. Mrs Eda Burinett and daughter Mrs Ocle Moran returned from a California vacation visiting Clarenga McFarland and Mr Odell Sarden. Kenneth Houseai and wife returned from Springfield Illinois. Mayme Colton left for Faribault Minnesota after the death of her son in law Ray Malek. He died January 1 from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife and a daughter in New Mexico. Mr Keith Wells and family of Keola and Mr Gale Smith were guests at Mr and Mrs C E Pierce with Rickey Rita Pierce Bill and Sue Wells visiting at the Pierce farm.
Wapello notes announce term ending January 1 and exams January 10 and 11. A dance band festival is set for January 10 in Washington. The National Honor Society assembly with a speaker is planned for January 30.
Louisa County Supervisors elected Guy Hardman as chairman at the first meeting of the year on January 2. Other board members are Guy Janson and Lyle Duncan, with Duncan appointed to fill a vacancy from Joe Reiman's resignation. The Homo Benefit Society met with 14 members. a cooperative dinner followed, and the next meeting is scheduled near Grandview with Mrs. Jack Thompson on February 6.
West Liberty officers from the Lotus chapter and Mt Calvary lodge set a joint installation for Wednesday January 3. Listed are Mrs. Karylane Bailey as worthy matron Alfred Smith as sworthy patron Mrs Gary Heither associate matron Ron Fuller associate patron Mrs Adeda Wolf conductress Ruth Shelley associate conductress Fetne Sullivan secretary Vera Ross treasurer, and Mt Calvary officers Ronald Fowler worshipful master Dr Leonard Larson senior warden Andrew Guthrie junior warden Thomas Brooke treasurer Alfred Smith secretary Dr E Hale member of the Temple board.
The Town-Temperatures forecast shows average highs 1 to 8 degrees above normal from Saturday through Wednesday. Normal highs range from mid 20s in the north to lower 40s in the south, with lows from 3 to 15 above zero. The period starts cold but warms early next week as precipitation inches rise northeast to southeast and freezing rain occurs early.
Harvey G Adbee Sr of 219 Mary Place is identified as a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital in Towa City. The notice provides a brief status update without medical details.
Peggy Ann Olson daughter of Fred Olsen of Seaton and Michael Bruner son of Harrison Bruner of New Boston honored as Good Citizens by Westmer High seniors. Peggy active in FHA FI A Pep Club Student Council and yearbook co editor. Michael active in football and basketball and serves as president of the Lettermen Club and yearbook co editor.
Lehmans plan to winter in McAllen Texas Piercie Lehman on phone for details. Miss Mary Pat Eliasson has returned to Minneapolis after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Eliason. Mr and Mrs Robert Sheaman went home to Godfrey after a visit with her parents. Mrs Little visiting in Ann Arbor with her daughter and family. Mr and Mrs George Porter and family hosted New Year guests from Des Moines and others. Farm family spent New Year with sister in Cedar Rapids who recently returned here. Mr and Mrs Lyle Melkitlip hosted New Year dinner guests from Muscatine and nearby towns.
West Liberty-G. William Smith was elected president of the West Liberty Chamber of Commerce at the meeting held Wednesday January 2. James Dreibelberg was elected vice president and Floyd Be Forest was reelected as secretary. Other board members include Frank Poburen Tom Brooke Vernon Koich Filmore Melick and Darel Sterne
West Liberty Jusana Sullivan was elected Oracle for 1963 at the December meeting of the Royal Neighbors lodge. Mrs Margaret Van Atta was appointed as special auditor. At the January 28 meeting nine potluck dishes will be served with officers to be installed. Mrs Esther Hines served refreshments with a special prize awarded to Mrs Edna Warner, guest.
Four local gatherings are planned in Columbus area circles. The Ladies Social Circle will host Thursday afternoon, Tan 10. The VEW Post Ladies Auxiliary meets January 15 at 7 30. The Methodist W S C S holds a January 9 meeting led by Mrs Rey Smith. The Half Hour club gathers January 9 at Mrs Anna Robertson’s home with Mrs Edith Reaney as co host.
Nichols The vimisten wor mans Fellowship will meet Monday evening January 7 at 1 30 p m at the Christian church. Leader Alberta Kelly will lead the lesson titled Christian Tandles for Human Needs. Loretta Mac Kenzie will host with Helen Grim as worship leader. Guests included Pergonsi Mr and Mrs Leon Rudman Betsy Bob Rudman of Iowa City and James Adkins of Davenport.
Sue Meerdink and Jack Little III were married December 23 at Scottsvale Methodist Church with Rev Charles Jones officiating. The couple resides at 2838 5 Osborn Phoenix with families from Muscatine Iowa and various cities attending the ceremony and reception.
The Sunshine club meets at the wagon hall Tuesday noon for a potluck with each member bringing a covered dish and service. A gathering of World War I Veterans occurs Monday 7:30 pm at VEW hall 421 Mulberry. Funlight tonight at the YWCA for high schoolers. Women of the Moose open at 7:30 pm Monday with January birthday refreshments led by Keion Laughlin.
The Rev Marlin Whitmer, Canon of the Episcopal Cathedral at Davenport and son of Mrs Leara Whitmer of Muscatine, spoke at a meeting of the Episcopal Church Women in the parish hall about Belle vue hospital of Newark Cine. A tea preceded the talk with new officers introduced by Robert Zall, and plans for the next meeting on February 7.
Mrs. Mary Bender was elected chairman of Group One of the Zion Lutheran Church Women as 19 members met at the parish house. Other officers elected were Mrs. Freda Buster secretary of education, Mrs. Wilma Swisher secretary of stewardship, Mrs. Margaret Flake secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. Minnie McNaniel reporter. Flower and visiting committee named. Group One to host general meeting on Thursday, January 40 with Mrs. Anna Berbst in charge.
Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Janice Suhl’s home with president Sandra Hendricks presiding. A pledge meeting was held with Mary Ann Havemann instructing pledges. Chapter charter received from international. executive meeting set for Jan 10. Next gathering Jan 17 at Hendricks home with club supper, guests invited. refreshments by Mary Ann Havermann and Janice Suhl.
AP reports Mrs John F Kennedy and Mrs Loel Guinness tie for first in the annual best dressed women of the world poll. Regulars include Princess Lee Radziwill and Mrs David Bruce. new entrants include Mrs Frederick Eberstadt and Baroness Thyssen Bornemisza.
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