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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1964
Page
10
The June 2, 1964 Muscatine Journal summarizes New York stock quotes with numerous industrials and blue chips trading in varied ranges. Highlights include Am Can around 44, Ford Motor near 52, General Electric about 32, US Steel mid 30s, and Exxon, Texaco, and Westinghouse showing modest gains amid a broad, activity-filled session.
Carey list shows multiple carelessness driving cases with names and addresses including James Mar lin Carter 24 002 East Ninth street bond appearances. Excessive muffler and speeding offenses against Gary Lee Blake with $5 costs each. Intoxication case Charles Wilber Cozadd 712 East Sixth street bond for appearance June 5. Hospital admissions and births noted for local residents. A corrected credit states no charge against Betty L. Kruse.
Prices for wheat corn and soybeans firm as rain dearth boosts futures on the Chicago Board of Trade. Spot gains include near two cents for Soultans, July soybeans up to 2.514-4, corn July at 1.2444, oats mixed, rye higher, with steady carlot receipts across wheat corn oats rye barley and soy.
New York trading saw an irregular decline with losses in blue chips and railroad shares. Moderate volume around 4 million shares versus 4.81 million previous day. Fractions to about a point drop led decliners over gainers in late afternoon trading.
The Towa State Highway Commission reports weather slowed the eight mile gap closing on I-80 between Grinnell and Iowa City. Paving on both sides is finished and traffic is planned to resume. Contractors have lost 62 working days since April 11, with completion targeted for this fall across Johnson and Poweshiel counties.
Seventeen hoya have been advanced in swimming classes at the Mustazine YMCA. From Minnow to Fish: Harold Blake Jr., Butch Johnson, Tom Gray, Jim Whitmar, Tim Lange, Jim Tutt. From Fish to Flying Fish: Gary Young, Kevin Cooney, Dennis Kruger, Gary Hopker, Mike Bess, Joe Imhoff. From Frog I to Minnow: John Wright, Mike Trye, Richard Banson, Richard Bobling, Clarence Osley.
Chicago price notes show No 2 yellow corn at 28815 and 123-2844, oats No 2 heavy white at poultry, soybeans No 2 yellow at 25454, and soybean oil at 8.405. The report lists futures style quotes in a terse OCR fragment reflecting early commodity trading.
Chicago arrivals 83 with total US shipments 501 amid tightening demand and firm market for potatoes. California whites at 6.85, Alabama reds 6.73, Idaho russets 4.85. Omaha hogs weak to 50 over, sows steady to 26 lower. cattle 13,500, calves 25, steers 25 lower, high end better with prime notes. heifers weak to 25 lower. top steers 19.00-19.50 with high choice to prime worth noting.
Quotations show corn moisture discounts and delivery terms with fluctuating bids. Chicago butter and wholesale prices listed with varying grades for whites, mediums, standards and checks. USDA live poultry wholesale prices remain unchanged with red white rock layers and roast selections noted.
Obituaries and funeral notices list Murry Figg 74 with services at Fairbanks chapel officiated by Rev. Gerald Fillman. Organist Eva Kramer and vocalist Mrs. Galdie Slack perform. pallbearers include Ralph Connell and Raymond Grimm. Interment Greenwood with military rites. Figg died May 29 at Muscatine General Hospital. Richard Lively 2 died Sunday in Town City. funeral at Presbyterian Church and burial at Salem Cemetery. Luella Seay 80 dies at Muscatine General. services at Fairbanks chapel with burial Greenwood. Seay survived by three sons, one daughter, four grandchildren. services Friday.
The Board of Trustees of Muscatine General Hospital invites bids by July 1 for a new central refrigeration and chilled water system, fan units, controls, electrical and building work. Plans are at the administrator’s office. a 10 percent certified check is required with bids. A 100 percent bond is required from the successful bidder. the board may defer acceptance up to 30 days. Preference for Iowa products and domestic matters applies.
Chicago hogs mostly steady to weak with 190-235 lb butchers 16.75 to 17.00, mixed 190-280 lb 16.00 to 16.75, sows 12.50 to 13.50. Slaughter steers steady to 25 lower amid slow demand, top 1,350 lb slaughter steers around 21.75. Sheep and lambs show slight gains with 80-100 lb spring lambs at 25.00 and cull ewes 4.50 to 6.50. calves traded around 15.00.
The page shows Muscatine Journal classified categories and rates for ads, deadlines, and contact details. It includes a long, noisy list of classifications, pricing snippets, ad placement guidance, and a lengthy set of thanks messages from families expressing gratitude for cards, flowers, and support after bereavement.
Help wanted notice seeks men for setup maintenance and semiskilled work on rotating shifts including weekends. Electricians and millwrights needed for day work. Requires good work history and mechanical ability. Apply in person 8:00 to 4:30.
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