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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
3
New York readers discover plastic toys and gear to keep children occupied outdoors. Articles describe backyard setups water toys and portable beach items that are washable light durable and easy to store. Families can use slipcovers wipe down toys and teach kids to help with cleaning for a healthy summer.
Joy officials investigate two robberies that occurred Wednesday night. At Texaco Service, eight tires and 25 dollars were taken along with candy and cigarettes. entry was through a side window. At Earl Bell general store in Millersburg, all meat from the refrigerator, six dollars, and an undetermined amount of cigarets and candy were reported stolen.
The snowcapped slopes in the Belgian Congo are home to the last remaining mountain gorillas. Conservationists warn these habitats face threats from encroachment and poaching, urging protection efforts for the endangered species.
Weather permitting the blacktopping crew on Muscatine's Main street lower end aims to finish by Tuesday night. They have completed blocks on Grant Lombard East Seventh East Eighth Newell Avenue Bond Street and Main Street segments. A seal coat plan is set for next week and inspections of last year's work will determine additional seal coats. The cement repair crew continues filling holes and cracks citywide.
Ten Iowa Farm Bureau women met with the Rural Health committee of the Iowa State Medical Society to discuss rural health facility shortages and the lack of general practitioners in farm areas. They outlined health goals and emphasized lay public and medical cooperation, noting Brucellosis studies and county health councils. Members listed include Mrs. C. C. Inman Bancroft and others from Strawberry Point Charles City Spencer Onawa Madrid Tipton and Atlantic.
An accident need not be severe to cause serious aftereffects. Even minor falls can displace spinal segments pressing nerve trunks, risking organ depletion if unchecked. See a chiropractor after any fall or accident to prevent ongoing illness. Dr Blackwood practices at 07 East Third Street, Tel. 3365-W.
A columnist argues for risk and reward in canasta. With two jokers and three small pairs a player can seize a large discard pile and chase thousands of points, while keeping control and avoiding early melds. Conversely a weak hand with kings and low cards demands defense and selective discarding.
The Hafner will filed in district court leaves Orelena M. Hafner a life use of real estate and all personal property. Died July 19, Hubert C. Hafner. Subject to the life estate the property is divided equally among five children Lil lian M. Hafner Clinton L. Hafner Russell D. Hafner Charles N. Hafner and Dorothy M. Easterla. Will drawn February 20, 1947. Hearing set for August 21.
Deeds filed show Muscatine Athletic Park Association transferring lot 6 block 7 South Park addition Muscatine to Elmer C. Millage. Tea and coffee refreshments are served to visitors inspecting breweries in Australia.
The column notes Mr. Jacoby cannot answer individual Canasta questions but will publish the most frequently asked questions. Readers may glean common strategies and rules from the upcoming Q and A section to improve play before opponents gain an advantage.
John Hilton of 1004 Hilinois Street son of Alderman and Mrs Ford Hilton has enlisted in the U S Navy. A Muscatine High School class of 1952 graduate he is stationed at the Great Lakes naval training center. Address follows listing 102nd Bat Co 312 B&S 1006 WL USNTC Great Lakes.
An oat disease once rare now ranks among top Midwest threats. Septoria leaf blotch or black stem has darkened kernels and leaves across Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin, affecting late fill and lodging. All common oat varieties are susceptible though Clinton Shelby and Ajax show less damage. Seed treatment may cut fungus impact though no proven controls exist. Milling firms are rejecting damaged oats.
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