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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1963
Page
10
A fragmented New York notice references a Tuesday event in 2012 involving Steintock and Asiatisations with unclear context. The readable portion points to a local activity or meeting, but details and full names are missing. Further text would be needed to clarify the event, participants, and location.
Daily Report Police lists speeding and license violations with names and addresses. Court records include improper registration, child support, alimony, and a divorce case. Probate items report deaths, estates valued, wills, and executors. Hospital admissions note multiple local residents. Several births are recorded in the area.
Chicago market notes hogs steady to weak despite a slow start, closing active after late demand. Through 5.0% head, some unusual offerings topped at 20 dollars. hog lots 190 to 225 pounds brought around 19.50 to 19.75, with 285 to 350 pound ranges 17.50 to 16.25. Cattle and calves mixed with steady to higher prices. slaughter steers and heifers reported gains, many loads 22.00 to 25.50, spring lambs 18.50 to 21.00, ewes 4.00 to 5.30.
Chicago cash grain prices for July show Wheat No 1 hard at 1.05, No 2 yellow at 2.05, Corn No 1 yellow at 1.20, No 2 yellow at 1.15, with soybean sales indicated as all RA. No additional sales details provided.
Chicago arrivals show moderate supplies and demand with a dull to slightly weaker market. U.S. shipments total 194, market prices referenced, with regional notes including California and Texas figures and a tentative market track.
Wholesale buying prices show little change with butter and eggs steady, while poultry values mix as buyers hold firm. Reports indicate wholesale dairy and live poultry prices vary slightly by grade, with roaster and federal white rock fry markets noted in limited movement.
Obituary notes the death of Thomas Huston at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at Crawfordsville Methodist Church, with Rev. Tom Holle officiating and Waldy Fletcher at the organ. Burial followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery, Stacy Funeral Home in charge. Other items mention Mrs. Corinne Glaser's funeral in Durant on July 29 with Rev. Herbert Petersen officiating and burial in Durant Cemetery.
The United States will slow down aid to the Congo while pressing for economic reforms. Washington says assistance will not be wasted or diverted, as Congo studies reforms to curb inflation and the black market in exchange. State Department spokesman Richard Phillips noted no overall figure for aid is immediately available.
The government dredge William Thompson, now working in the Maquoketa River mouth, is slated to move downstream today toward the Keithsburg area. Dredging of the Mississippi River channel near Keithsburg is scheduled to begin Wednesday, per the Corps of Engineers.
Winners at the Wapelle Horse Show during the Homecoming include Children's Grand Entry Kathy Mayerholer. barrel race Warren Gerels Ron Reichert Bill Burton George Schiniat. pony class Nancy Gerot Kathy Curry Sharon Gerot Don Hollingworth. speed race Ron Reichert Bob Phillips Bill Burton Warren Gerrels. western pleasure Ruth Anne Gerrels Pat Reifect Lynne Talker Sheila Granaman. rescue race Ron Reichert Paul Reichert Ron Reichert Bill Burton Garry Lame Bob Phillips Tom Stauffer Bob Moore. musical chairs Bill Butcher Tom Stauffer Gary Murphy Kenny Campbell.
A two car crash Saturday north of Wapella caused extensive damage. Joe Everett Boyd of Columbus Junction waited to turn when Noah Bergen of Wanella struck him. Mrs Boyd was treated after minor injuries. Bergen’s car sustained heavy damage. Deputies report various drivers involved and a later accident near Lake Odessa. Both parties were hospitalized or treated for injuries.
Weather scanners forecast more hot and humid conditions with a chance of occasional showers. Temperatures expected in the low 90s, southeast Iowa, with tonight’s low around 70 as Monday’s high reached 91, noon downtown hit 90, and Monday’s highs ranged from 100 in Sioux City to 87 in Dubuque.
Scattered early buying in grain futures at the Chicago Board of Trade pushed prices higher. Soybeans rose by about two cents a bushel at times, with corn and other grains showing smaller gains. Oats moved mixed, with September terms showing minor shifts amid a general demand uptick.
Kay Smith crowned queen at Hawkeye Saddle Club show held at Jack Reichert farm. Senior and junior classes crowned with winners including Grant McConneha, Kathy Mayerhofer, and Ron Reichert. Open barrels, Western pleasure, flag races, and musical chairs featured. Probate notice for Bertha O McCormick will be heard July 12, 1963 in Muscatine County District Court.
Bids due by noon on the twelfth day of Cust 1963 for equipment for the Nuscatine language laboratory. Bids at Board of Education Office City Hall Muscatine Iowa. Board may accept or reject any bid. Delivery in Muscatine Iowa. Specifications at Board of Education Office City Hall Muscatine Iowa. Also notice of forfeiture of real estate contract for Lot 8 Block 14 Park Place to Myles Johnson and Juanita Johnson. Contract dated 1953 with RM Meyer and Katharine Meyer as vendors. Delinquent payments total 7205.00. Contract will be forfeited unless defaulting parties cure within days after service of this notice and pay costs.
W Lenker and son of Wilton Junction Iowa ranked in the nations top twenty for Poland China litters produced in the first half of 1963. The National Poland China Record Association reported Lenker’s herd produced 24 litters averaging 10.7 live pigs per litter and 298 pounds birth weight. Total 2,516 litters qualified for production registry during the period.
The Beef Producers Association schedules a Sept. 3 tour starting Tuesday Sept. participants travel to Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska for a seven day excursion from Sept 2 to Sept 8, departing and returning through West Liberty.
Buffalo Prairie and 18 home economics clubs in South Rock Island County plan an exhibit day July 26 at 8 o clock in the Reynolds Legion building. The 193 exhibit and activity runs July 2 through August 2 with 87 clubs participating. County membership is reported as the highest in Illinois, with 16 percent growth and 1529 members enrolled this year.
In New York the market held a fairly good gain late afternoon as oils motors and steels rose. Volume for the day was estimated at 3.5 million shares, compared with 3.89 million Monday. Gains among key stocks ranged from fractions of a point to about two points.
Soviet poet Yevtushenko shocks Western observers by announcing a film project in Cuba and canceling an American university tour after criticizing Premier Khrushchev era poetry, as reported from Moscow.
The Journal outlines ad categories and deadlines for classified placements with pricing per word, repetition discounts, and insertion rules. It notes 6 point type for listings, requests prompt corrections, and provides contact details for ad takers and essay-like guidance for better results.
Carpenter and cement work with Formica countertops and kitchen remodeling. Decorating and tile work offered with sewer service. Reliable and experienced, serving town or country, free estimates. Dial 363-5792 or 263-9149.
Fast Hill offers a home featuring a modern kitchen and dining room, carpeted living room and entryway, open stairway, three large bedrooms with walk-in closets, a basement and two baths. The property is in excellent condition with a lifetime roof and many nice features. Medium price. Phone 263 570 Gibson and Gibson.
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