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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1952
Page
2
Ancient Roman craftsmen advanced glassblowing using molds to shape and color glassware. The text notes their skill in decorating and coloring blown glass, reflecting a high level of technique in early glassmaking.
Roy Bieri of Muscatine was named and installed as chef de gare at Voiture Locale 296 La Societe des 40 Hammer et Chevaux during the annual meeting. New officers include Maynard Fisher Frank Oaken J Ralph Connell Herbert Lorber Merrill Thomas Derrick Sick Walter Truitt Freid Holmes Lee Smith Lloyd Suttles A J Phillips Raymond Grimm and Warren Allen as conductor. Delegates and alternates to the grand promenade were chosen and Ben Sywassink nominated grand cheminot. The group reported membership drive success and reviewed the Pick Wreck event. The welfare committee chair Eugene Sywassink noted four wheelchairs in use. A fish fry preceded the meeting.
Urgent plea for blood donation from the American Red Cross asks readers to donate before vacations. It notes medical need in hospitals at home and overseas for repeated transfusions during operations, skin grafts, and plastic surgery, stressing the lifesaving impact of giving blood today.
Police awaited information after a suitcase containing men’s clothing two suits ties shirts socks plus an indoor television aerial and a car radio aerial was found in the weeds in the park between Grain Processing Corp and Witt Ice Co in South Muscatine. A passerby reported it when his dog wouldn’t move from the spot. The case was delivered to the station as officers seek a claim or instructions.
A social meeting of the Lady Elks will be held Thursday afternoon at the Elks club with card games starting at 2 p m. The committee includes Mesdames E S Burns, Gus Weis, J J Brown, Bob Leu, Ray Shoemaker, Roy Kautz Jr, John Hall and Walter Mahraun. A special fifth Thursday committee meeting will be at 1 30 p m with all members asked to attend.
The USS Tang built at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard debuts as the first of a new class. At 268 feet with seven officers and 75 enlisted, it dives deeper, stays submerged longer, and travels faster underwater than on the surface. Its snorkel recharges batteries while underwater, and its compact hull supports high maneuverability and offensive capability. Commander Huey extols its power endurance and speed.
The parks of Canada host the world’s largest buffalo herds with vast roaming lands. Scientists note stable populations across protected reserves and growing conservation efforts.
The article extols Buick Power Steering highlighting its easy parking and tight-spot handling with Buicks short turning radius. It argues drivers will feel confident and in command as they accumulate miles, comparing the feature to previous Dynaflow Drive advancements.
The three Muscatine county American Legion posts will finalize plans tonight at the West Liberty monthly meeting. West Liberty post hosts Leginnaires from Wilton and Muscatine posts for the event.
Members of the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce announced their annual fish fry stag for August 6 at the Box Car ranch on Muscatine Island. Robert Sweany, executive secretary, said serving starts at 5:30 p m and reservations are being taken at the chamber office.
Sheriff Anson investigated a Nichols break in at Hanft service station. A rear window was broken and a latch released to enter. The safe was opened with a cold chisel. Missing were $4 to $5, a metal box with an insurance policy papers birth certificate and a $19 check. A tin box containing $70 was left behind. Notification came at 7 10 a m.
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