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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1955

Page

10

Wife Seeks Divorce and Final Decree Awarded in District Court

Dorothy E. Chapman sues for divorce alleging cruelty and seeks restraining order as Phyllis Arlene Hall wins a cross petition and final decree. Hall gets custody of four children with father to pay escalating weekly support, ending as children reach adulthood. debts allocated to Donald Hall. Roberta and Donald Watson custody modified case also noted.

Dorothy E. Chapman Westrate Chapman Washington Street Phyllis Arlene Hall Donald Lewis Hall Hall Roberta Watson Donald Watson Watson Watsons Oceanside Calif

Atalissa Sunday School Planning Picnic on Aug 2

The Atalissa Presbyterian Sunday school plans a picnic at Weed Park Muscatine on Tuesday August 2 from 11 am to 3 pm with a noon dinner and various activities.

Atalissa Presbyterian Weed Park Muscatine Stanley Phelps L. W. McKillip Guy Osborn Henry Lange Elmer Werling Rochester Minnesota Janice Stineman Davenport Osborn Wesley Coiner Stanton, Va William Coiner Billy Waynesborrow Perry Coiner

Local visitors and residents noted in brief social items

On Friday July 29 1955 Otis Meyers and Howard Hamman visited. Paul Berry returned to Chicago after a vacation with his mother Harriet Berry and a Ozarks trip. Mrs Lillie Leggins and Mrs Kenneth Leggins with two daughters from West Liberty visited Harriet Moore. Adeline Moore of Rock Island is mentioned. Herbert Gatzke purchased part of Staley property. Mr and Mrs William Heuer of Muscatine stay two weeks at a river cottage.

Otis Meyers Howard Hamman Paul Berry Chicago Harriet Berry Ozarks Lillie Leggins Kenneth Leggins West Liberty Harriet Herbert Gatzke Ncces Staley William Heuer Muscatine

Joy Family Back From Trip West

Joy and Ray mond Lewis and daughter Marcia return from a two week vacation to California and other western states. Visits include Mrs Oliver Smith and nephew Ronald Roll in Macomb and Shirley Rice from Colchester visiting Carl Dixon Sr. in town.

Joy Raymond Lewis Marcia California Oliver Smith Ronald Roll Macomb Shirley Rice Colchester Ill Carl Dixon, Sr

Probate Notice in Muscatine County Iowa

On July 12 1955 the Clerk of the District Court opened and reads a will alleged to be Mark Taylor s last will and testament The will is set for hearing and proof on August 9 1955 during the June Term at which any interested party may appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted to probate Frank Drake attorney is named for the case in Muscatine Iowa July 12 1955

Muscatine County District Court Said Mark Taylor Said County Muscatine H. H. Hanson Frank Drake Zoe Sd. Hanson

Funds County Assesse Administrative Office Expense Board

A county board reviews expenses for the administrative office and pension system. The meeting covers office costs, administrative operations, and funding for the county pension program. Committee members discuss budget allocations and potential cost-saving measures.

County Assesse Administrative Office Expense Board of Revie Pension System

Wanted Experienced Waitress at Butter Toast

Help wanted for experienced waitress position at Butter Toast. Apply in person between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the restaurant.

FRY Cook Muscatine Cafe

Corned Beef Makes Ideal Cold Sandwiches

A casual note praises corned beef for cold sandwiches, noting its popularity though spicy flavors are less in vogue. The author hints at the appeal of simple deli fare and the satisfying taste of sliced meat between bread.

Fresh Channel Catfish and Beef Offers

Buy front quarters of beef now at 20 cents per pound cheaper than hind quarters. A full half is advertised as a real bargain. Also offering turkeys.

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