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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1951
Page
3
Deeds show Edward and Lara Hutcheson transferring tract in Govt lot 1 section 23 77 1E to R C Tipton. In a reverse transfer R G and Nellie F Tipton convey another lot 1 section 23 77 1E to D and Laura M Hutcheson.
Women seek fashion bright hairdos and rely on experts to stay fashion right. Margaret's advertises Helene Curtis Cold Wave at 7.50 dollars and machineless fair at 5 dollars for today only.
Margaret Chatfield owner and operator ran the business at 918 East 2nd Avenue with evening hours listed as open every night.
Mr and Mrs Jean Welker of 809 East Sixth Street learn their son Pvt Darwin E Welker is listed in Japan as U S 55068360 Prov Co SE 1213 A P O 15 c o Postmaster San Francisco Calif Rice remains a common medium of exchange in many parts of the Orient where debts taxes and wages are paid with it.
John W. Graham Muscatine county assessor was named to the personal property guide committee forming a value schedule for Iowa assessors in 1952. The group includes Lorenz Lorenzen Anamosa DeWayne Guernsey Waterloo Dayton H Winters Independence and A L Hausmeir Waukon plus Bud Jacobs Muscatine city assessor. The members will attend a joint Northeast and East Central associations meeting in Independence Thursday.
Miss Myrta Baker, financial secretary, presented annual reports on the current expense budget and benevolence budget to the official board of the First Methodist church. The board voted to suspend July and August meetings except for called sessions and to permit staff vacations. Union worship services with First Presbyterian are planned for July and August, with July in the Methodist church and August in the Presbyterian church.
The Muscatine County Ministerial Association held a picnic at Weed Park Monday evening as its last meeting until September. About 25 attended, including clergy and families. A brief business session occurred around 4 30 p m followed by a picnic supper. Plans covered Vacation Bible Schools starting June 11 and Fourth of July participation.
Don M. Sexton seeks a divorce from Helen v. Sexton alleging cruelty. He also asks for title to a car and radio and custody of a daughter. The couple married in December 1948. Dorothy Peak filed suit against Ray Peak. papers were withdrawn. Judge Matthew Westrate ordered Ray Peak to stay away from the Walnut Street flat and not to molest Mrs. Peak or their children anywhere.
A Children’s Day program will be presented next Sunday morning at the Lincoln Boulevard Baptist church. The Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m and the entire school will join in the auditorium for the program. Public invited. Daily Vacation Bible School runs June 11 to June 22 with parades picnic at Weed Park, closing treats and attendance awards for perfect records.
Church leaders weigh improvements to property at Walnut Street Baptist during Monday meeting held at Lawrence Yocum’s home near Conesville. Final settlement reached on related matters as deacons and trustees review church property issues.
Church officials discussed the heating system, planned exterior painting, and arranged a July 5 visit by special speaker Boon Mark Gitti sarn of Siam. They organized three missionary gifts including aid for Helen Paige to return to Peru, a bench for Clear Lake Regular Baptist camp, and a gift to Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary.
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