Musser Sweeps Two From Weed Park
Musser Midgets win 12 0 and 12 3 in twin bill over Weed Park. Weed Park takes the Junior game 5 4 with Caliger behind the plate TeStrake catcher. Musser junior losses faced E Riefert and Strause as pitchers. Two games slated for Friday Jefferson visits Fletcher for Midget and Junior contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musser
Weed Park
Weed
Freese
R. Riefert
Murdock
Wilcox
Grady
Caliger
TeStrake
E. Riefert
Strause
Jefferson
Fletcher
Tipton Open Golf Offers 500 Prizes On August Third
Tipton Golf and Country Club in Tipton Iowa will host an open golf tournament on August 3 with 500 in prizes. D A Donohue chair of the sports committee says 7 am start and a 5 entry fee. 27 holes total, limit 96 players, entries submitted to D A Donahue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Donohue
Tipton
D. A. Donahue
Tipton Golf and Country Club
Iowa
Bowling League Scores Highlight Classic Doubles Stats
The men's Classic Doubles league results list top performances by Lichtenwald-Walter and Pulliam-Chelf with high team series 1139 by Lichtenwald-Walter and high team game 414 by Pulliam-Chelf. Individual leaders include Ollie Bently 505 in second, Pete Kurriger 226 in second, and Behrens with 555 in series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salemink
Wigim Leads Instruction At Masonic Circle Session
Robert Wigim of West Liberty directed third degree instruction as the Fur ther Light circle held its Thursday night meeting at the Masonic temple. About 35 Masons from Muscatine and nearby lodges attended with no August gathering and the next session planned for September 25 at Nichols. The circle includes 11 area lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wigim
West Liberty
Further Light Circle
Masonic Temple
Muscatine
Nichols
Circle
Kenneth Bartelt Elected Head of Local Legion Post
Kenneth Bartelt was elected commander of the Edward H. Bizer post of the American Legion at the Legion home from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Officers named include Raymond Wickers, Clifford Frevermuth, Arthur J. Cordwell, Robert Leber, and chaplains and historians. An executive board was selected with Paul Petersen as post commander. The new officers will be installed Aug. 14 and attendees should notify the adjutant. Post dues were approved for an increase. The firing squad will participate in military rites for World War I veteran Louis Lang at Greenwood Cemetery. The adjutant reported mustering-out pay provisions under the Veterans Readjustment Act for Korean veterans and the G I bill. Mustering-out pay must be applied for through the veteran’s branch within two years after July 16, 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bartelt
Edward H. Bizer
American Legion
Legion
Raymond Wickers
Clifford Frevermuth
Arthur J. Cordwell
Robert Leber
J. M. Kennedy
M. D. Kilver
Charles M. Mason
Fred Holmes
Walter Truitt
Charles S. Nowell
Eugene J. Sywassink
Lioyd Suttles, Jr
Murray Figg
Paul Petersen
Department
Cedar Rapids
A J. Cordwell
A. J. Phillips
Louis Lang
Greenwood Cemetery
Lang
A. J. Cordwell
Muscatine
Legion Home
Gasoline use climbs far faster than car registrations
The Automobile Club of New York says gasoline consumption has increased tenfold since 1920, while motor vehicle registrations have risen only fivefold in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Automobile Club of New York
Kentucky Converts Federal Hill To State Park
Kentucky preserves Federal Hill the birthplace of Stephen Foster’s My Old Kentucky Home and turns it into a state park site. The move protects the historic composition location and honors Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Federal Hill
Old
Stephen Foster
Local Markets Poultry and Eggs Prices
Heavy hens over 4 percent yield 16 cents per pound with lights and Leghorns at 13 cents. Springs over 4 pounds fetch 23 cents. Eggs No 1 38 cents, No 2 28 cents.
Live Hog Price Ranges by Weight Class and Category
The report lists price ranges for trucks hogs and sows across weight brackets from 140 to 600 pounds. Prices span from 16.50 to 22.25 per hundredweight, with different brackets showing varying yields. Stags are noted at 11.50 to 15.00 per hundredweight.
Muscatine Council Seeks Bids for Two Paving Projects
The Muscatine city council will open bids at 5 p.m. August 7 for two paving jobs: Country Club Hills on Geneva drive with seven inch thick pavement and curb gutter, and Leroy street from Plover street to Bidwell road with internal curb and gutter. Bids to be received in the City Engineer’s office and considered at 7:30 p.m. August 7. Projects target start by August 21 with completion by October 1, 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Country Club Hills
Leroy Street
Robert Smith
Geneva Drive
Plover Street
Bidwell Road
Hogs Boosted by Market Factors to 50-75 Cent Rise
Chicago cattle and sheep largely steady as hogs rise 50 to 75 cents per hundredweight on reduced run and stronger demand. Top hog price hits $24, best since Feb 14, 1951, with most hogs in 180 to 250 lb range around $23.50 to $23.90 and lighter weights higher. Cattle and calves show slow but steady trading with steers $30 to $33.50, cows $18.50 to $21, and bulls $23 to $25.50. sheep and lambs steady to dull, lambs around $29 to $29.25 for prime natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
USDA
New Tax Computer Aids Daily Paycheck Deductions
A compact cylindrical device on the bookkeeper’s desk computes exact federal old age benefits and withholding tax deductions for each paycheck. A turn of a knob selects the correct tax tables printed inside a plastic cylinder.
Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa
On July 24 1952 the Clerk of the District Court opened a will for Hubert C Hafner and set August 21 1952 for hearing at the June Term to admit to probate. Any interested party may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted. Muscatine Iowa July 24 1952 HH Hanson Clerk of the District Court Tipton Tipton Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Muscatine County
District Court
Said County
Hubert C. Hafner
Muscatine
HH Hanson
Tipton & Tipton
TWRG Inc Incorporation Notice in Muscatine Iowa
Notice records the incorporation of TWRG Inc a Muscatine Iowa corporation under Chapter 491 with authority to engage in manufacturing wholesaling and selling metal products farm gates and related property. Initial officers V M Thede C J Rosenberger G B Gentry and Carl Walter named. capital stock 850 000. term twenty years from July 3 1953 with board of 2 to 5 directors and standard officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twrg Inc of
Muscatine
Iowa
State of
Twrg Inc
Muscatine County
United States
Board of Directors
V. M. Thede
C. J. Rosenberger
G. B. Gentry
Iows
Carl Walter
V. M. Thece
C. Rosenberger
G. E. Gentry
Carl Welter
H. Gentry
C. Gd. Rosenberger
City Finance Committee meets in July session
The City Finance Committee in regular July meeting approved expenditures totaling multiple items including bonds, dep box rent, telephone service, glass and paints, testing materials, office supplies, refunds, and postage stamps. Names appearing include Alderman Elmo Ferguson as chairman and various vendors such as Central State Bank and M W Bell Tele Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Ferguson
Co. C. Bakes & Co
Central State Bank
M. W. Bell Tele. Co
Broad’s
Am. Soc
EB. J. Asthauer
Alfred Wagner
Roberacy
A. &. Barry
Callegran & Co
H. A. Friend
Mus Broad Co
City Ledger Details Large 1952 City Collections
A detailed financial report covers receipts from June 14 to July 11 1952 listing numerous items such as license fees beer permits cigarette permits dog licenses and fines. The document names sources including Peters Oil Co Spencer institutions and municipal departments with totals and adjournment notes by Elmo Ferguson chairman and Florence Mason city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Matt Parrot & Sons
Otto R. Maeglin
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co
Sond
Lupton & Toyne
Tri-City
Muse. Co
Western Trans. Co
League of In. Mun
Eifer’s
Coder
Nossie
B. J Asthalter
Pairel
Aermist
Iowa Elect. Co
Mace Chem. & Sup
Sherwin - Williams
Musc. Seed & Sup
Star
L. C. Barry Hedwe. Co
Montgomery Ward
McKee
E. J
Muse
Used Parts Co
N. W Bell Tele. Co
Mills Auto Pts. Co
Clark
Sieg Co
Michael Todd
Hopkin’s Law Shop
Goodrich Co
Peters Off Co
Harry A. Timm
Broad’s
Beach Lbr. & Sup
S. B. Penick & Co
Municipal Steel
Northern Gravel Co
Herman M Brown
N. W. Bell Tele Co
Henderson
Peterson Co
Home Oil Co
Musc. Co
Erick
Harry Rimm
Kolpack Auto
L. C. Barry Hdwe. Co
B. F. Goodrich
Johnston Cycle Co
Mirror
Beach Lbr
Ec Leu Garage
Fred's Sports Shop
Muse. Seed & Sup
Hunter Mfg. Co
Allied Manufacturers
Cecil Berry
Trip
Magnus Model
Realing Engr. Co
B. F. Goodrich Co
Ace Chem. Co
Hendersons
Standard Oi Co
Hopkin'’s
Phelps Laundry
Cohn Bros
Elect. Co
Elect. Pts
Witt Ice & Gas Co
N. W. Bell Tele. Co
L. C. Barry Howe. Co
Brewer Service
Sanitary Plog
Northern
Hahn Bros
Goldsberry Coal Co
Harry A
Pts. Co
Dow Motors
R. J. Varney
Lark Stand
Leu’s
N W. Bell Tele. Co
C Barry Howe. Co
Mutual Wheel Co
Railway Express
Henderson's
Iowa Bearing Co
Timken
Walter Pilgram
Peters Oil Co
Beach Lumber Co
Standard Oil Co
Martin-Roasa Co
Barney's Rep
Broad's
Ed Knott
Pub. Safety Police
Miller Meters, Inc
Muse. Bk. & Tr. Co
Florence Mason
Petty Cash
Elmo Ferguson
Associated Ins. Co
Fee
Robert H. Smith
State of
Iowa
Adj. Co
L. D. Hoffmaster
Public Safety
Theodore McGill
Paul Meerdink
Nathan Hoefflin
Samuel Daniels
Weighmaster
Dittmars
Kerr & Co
For Sale Dwellings and Building Lots Nearby Cities
Advertisement offers for sale of dwellings and building lots with savings, noting driving distance to Muscatine Burlington and Quad Cities. Includes contact phone Nichols and W. R. Schmitt Nichols. Also mentions Reach Filmz containing cholor dane with months lasting film.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Burlington
Quad Cities
Nichols
W. R. Schmitt
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Lichtenwald
Walter
Peamoch
Bywassine-Verink
Silberhorn-Marshall
Hiatt-Jorisem
Kurriger
Aull
Bill Pulliam
Salemink Saeeeu
Gene Cheif
Townsend Ayo
O Wome Icsceveec Beery
Eveoreae Sywassink
Thede
O— Bently
Aull Peedesclowes
Riswold
Pete Krueger
Aoe
Wigim
Peter
St. Petersburg
Fla
Pete
Focal Hog Market
J. P. Squire Co
the Muscatine Journal
Muscatine Journal
Finance Committee
Farmer’s Market
Black
Golden Glow Phosphate Company
Ping
Lederle
Graham Drug
W.W. J. Knight
Hereford
Burton Mills
C. C. Hakes
Journal
Cedar River
Davenport
Hershey Ave
Grandview
E. R Winter
Wapello
Elma Yakie
Chas. Howe
Houser
Reynolds Electric
Emery Asher
Morning Sun
East 6Th St
Cedar St
Jordan Sausage Farms
East 4Th
Fryers
Victor Miller
East 5Th
Harx
Krueger
West Hill
Everlas
Hope
Mabel Jones
Sycamore
Rock Island
Illinois
Peck’s
Park Ave
McColms
Pecks
Singer Sewing Machine Co
East 2Nd
J J. R. Luckey
Jennings
New London
West Branch
Parker
Spencer
Lillie Schreura
West
Por Hinkley
Schmelzer's
Schmelzer’s
Studebaker
Kolpack Auto Supply
Mulberry
Forsyth
Buick Sales & Service
Plymouth
Husband
Germany
S&s
East Ltd
Crosley
Souza Motors
3Rd Ave
Liberty Bt
Blackberries
Silvis
Wisconsin
Merle Plett
Wilton
Jet
George Spever
2Nd St
W. East 3Rd
Devonport
Rees
Vaughn
Battersons Office
Peterson
Tilley-Fiese Motors, Inc
Cosmetics Dept
Batterson Office
Guernsey
Maple Farms
Aledo
Motorola
Arvin
Crosley Sylvania
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