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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1962

Page

12

New York Stocks Quotations Friday Highlights Mixed Gains

New York stock quotes show mixed results as many big names post fractional gains and losses. Notable entries include Gen Electric 64 percent, Phillips Petroleum 4, Goodyear 31, Boeing 28, and Ford and Chrysler among others in a broad market wrap gathered from Friday trading.

Union Cortes Nail Dairy Uni Air Deere U & Rubbers Penney JC Big Ford Merrill Lywen, Pierce, Fenner and Smith

Hogs Steady to 25¢ Higher Market Mixed on Weights

Chicago hog market showed steady to 25 cent advances amid active trade for 4,000 head. Weights over 200 pounds trimmed top bids, with peak bids under 125 per cwt. Slaughter sows and mix lots traded at varied prices. cattle and sheep also showing mixed steady-to-firm moves. Wholesale buying prices edged lower in some lines, while hay and potatoes markets exhibited modest gains and firming trends in select grades.

Chicago Slaughten Sed Cole Ras Balwnes

Omaha Livestock Market Report Confusing Entries

A compact livestock market note from Omaha shows mixed cattle and hog data with sparse, unclear figures. It mentions hogs at thirty percent, calves and heifers described as generally steady, and references specific names or brands in garbled form, with several entries unreadable.

Omaha Livestock Omaha Usda

Grain futures slide as hedge selling dampens advance

Grain markets show prices generally steady to weaker in early trading. Wheat falls about a cent, rye drops nearly two cents, and other grain futures ease slightly as liquidation profits are seen. Brokers attribute the move to continued selling from the long side with receipts mixed and unclear.

Would Die To Prove Tests Wrong

Honolulu reports Dr Moale Steadman and two pacifists plan to sail Monday for Johnston Island to protest nuclear tests. The group says the government has no right to aid such testing while awaiting a court challenge. Captain of the Patsy Jean renamed Everman Fl, Steadman leads the protest and warns of defying orders if necessary.

Honolulu Moale Steadman Ollie Johnston Sland Dr. Sloadan Patsy Jean Tavas Feder O California

Rain Forecast Backs Off Tonight and Saturday

The Associated Press reports more thundershowers and showers likely tonight through Sunday with two storm bands crossing Iowa. Heavy rain fell in places Friday night with 2.52 inches locally and minor flooding on the Raccoon River. Mississippi riverfront readings showed 12.5 feet and expected rises loom. Local Jehovahs Witnesses Mari lyn VanDolah and Clarence Hole nbeek Jr. to join Clinton annual circuit assembly June 15 17.

Iowa Alasentine Carroll Raccoon River Mississippi Clinton Muscalinn Jehovah's Witnesses Ue Semb Marilyn VanDolah Clarence Hole Lenbeek, Jr Chers VanDolah

Three Students Earn Degrees at Cedar Falls Commencement

Three students from Musca Line and nearby communities were among 388 receiving degrees at State College of lowest at Cedar Falls this morning. Edward Wallace Rivere of Misenting majored in mathematics Marilyn Jean Frey of West Liberty majored in elementary education and Ruth Alice Schmeiser of Wapelo majored in junior high school education. All received bachelor of art degrees and teaching certificates.

Musca Line Neigby State College of Lowest Cedar Falls Edward Wallace Rivere Misenting Marilyn Jean Frey West Liberty Ruth Alice Schmeiser Wapelo

Dental hygiene student wins top honors at Iowa convocation

Carol Hathaway of Muscatine earned the Aue Algia Nappa warning key and a Sigma Phi Epsilon plaque for highest scholastic average at the State University of Iowa annual dental convocation in Iowa City. Dale Veerhusen of Faribault received the Standard Flying Cup for greatest annual contribution to the Shattuck Flying Club and the Companion of the Good Shepherd. Gold Star Mothers hosted at Knoxville VA hospital served rally cookies and punch to veterans with volunteers Kathleen Alber Alvina Blanchard Mabel Lredy Louise Shields Nellie Bers.

Carell Hathaway Dale Veerhusen Robert H. Veerhusen Broadway Shatt “Wick School Faribault Minn Shattuck Flying Club I Voorhusen Companion of the Good Shepherd Eral Gold Star Mothers of Muse Knoxville Ole Kathleen Alber Alvina Blanchard Mabel Lredy Louise Shields Nellie Bers

Obituary Notice for Lillian May Barron

Mrs. Lillian May Barron, 56, of 400 Pearl Street, died Monday. She was preceded in death by five daughters Lola Brown Mendoe and Bessie Rathburn and by two sons.

Lillian May Barron Pearl Shroet Lola Brown “Mendoe Bessie Rathburn

Entrance Examination for Fire Department Set in City Hall

Entrance exam for the Fire Department will be held Wednesday night June 20 1962 at 700 PM in Council Chambers City Hall. Applications available from Fire Chief and due to the City Clerk by 5 PM Tuesday night June 19 1962. Firemen receive pension benefits paid vacations and paid sick leave for Civil Service employees.

Council Chambers Civil Service

Art graduate Donelle Sedgley earns BFA at Washington U

Donelle Sedgley of 892 Leroy Street received a bachelor of fine arts degree on June 4 at Washington University in St. Louis during the first commencement. The university awarded 1,100 degrees confered by Chancellor Carl Tooman. Sedgley majored in commercial art and illustration.

Donelle Sedgley Bonelle Sedeley Mr. W. Sedgley Leroy Street Washington University St. Lou

County Revenue Drops Seasonally in May Tax Totals

The monthly report from county treasurer William B. Henning shows May collections total 137 252.77 with 17 4 for county taxes, 2 for oil taxes, and 42.65 in penalties. Delinquent taxes reached 976.73, Muscatine paid 401.49 on assessment, 5074.27 on sewer, West Liberty 704.68, and Island levee 36.16. Muscatine General Hospital.

William RB Henning Muscatine West Liberty General Hospital

State Treasury Summary Includes Revenues and Vehicle Data

F collections totaled 64276.25 and miscellaneous sources accounted for 8023.25. The state provided 14462.53 from the secondary road fund. Vehicle license revenue amounted to 3287.65 and 9250.95 was paid in use taxes on vehicle sales. The treasurer's office registered 87 vehicles, issued 870 titles and entered 299 liens.

Midget League Seeks Fencing for Field Boundaries

The 16 teams in the Midget League failed to secure 1,600 feet of snow fencing for four diamonds at the council meeting. A spokesman said 409 feet of fencing was needed at each site as new rules take effect and the season opens Monday. City officials noted partial fencing would be used and cited cost constraints.

Diamonds Walter Pilgram City Sanitary Marcle Patt Finnegan

Daily Report Ledger of Dismissals and Births in Various Streets

A daily report lists dismissals including William McLane Janet Streat Mrs Raber Brenneman and others at multiple streets, plus births to Warren Greene in Columbus and Herter in Mulberry. Licenses to wed Robert Hasper and Sandra Colschen, Richard Wilkins and Rosalee Hosts, and others noted with ages and locations. Legal notices show default judgments involving Vernon Walter, M and M Ford Sales, and others with specified amounts.

William McLane East Sixth Street Janet Streat East Eighth Street Raber Brenneman LeRoy Lacey Andl Gon Joy Charles Patterson Isett Avenue James Burr Ininn Street Gary Hammaon Wilton Kaven Ammann Mulberry Carol Newberry Middle Road Dawid Goodwin Rock Island Robert Hasper Jones, Muscatine Sandra Lyn Colschen Muscatine Richard A. Wilkins Route 1 Nichols Rosalee

Police Court Record on Ray Gunter Guilty Plea Trial

Police court notes show Ray Gunterpleaded not guilty on a matter tied to 127 Wallers Street with a trial held and bond set at 15 dollars. The fragment records an intimation of case status and court action in as yet incomplete form.

Ray

Durant Churches Schedule Of Weekly Events

The Durant churches publish their weekly schedule with nursery care and programs. Highlights include Sunday school for all ages at 10:45 a.m., a nursery for preschoolers, and unit meetings for ALCW on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. St. Patrick’s Episcopal lists Holy Eucharist on Sunday with sermon by Father Dawson and nursery care in the vicarage.

Gamay ALCW Mary Martha Unit Glidva Remarmund Merle Wulf St. Pad Jane W Fathar Mt ‘Dawson

Build the Room To Fit the Cat In St Joseph Missouri

In St Joseph Missouri War Johnson sought to enlarge a room to fit a cat measuring three feet by two feet and longer than the room. Building Commissioner Harald Christian blocked the expansion as it would violate the property line but relented later allowing the room to be enlarged to accommodate the cat.

Johnson Harald Christian Doling Christian

Great Madmen All Had Some Kind Of Religion Declares Graham

Billy Graham said that great madmen in history shared some form of religion during his Chicago Crusade. He compared Adolf Eichmann to biblical Manasseh, noting Eichmann’s belief in God but insufficient faith, and suggested God could forgive him if he had accepted him.

Graham Chelanawit Billy Grahan Chicago Joe Christ Lake Adolf Eichmann Manasseh Eichmann Stalin Joseph Goebbels Leven Eichmannn

Bible School At Calvary Baptist Starts June 11

Calvary Baptist Church launches a two week daily Vacation Bible School beginning Monday June 11 at 9 am. Mrs Bessie Meordinie is general chairwoman with Pastor David Condreau assisting. Miss Donna Weagen heads the nursery department and several teachers aid in sections Patriots for Christ and The CJ and Growth with themes for each age group and transportation provided as needed.

Calvary ‘Baptist Church Bessie Meordinie David Condreau Donna Weagen Art Sissel Richard Howard Fern Jarrett Mary DieNeil Thame Jesus Mildred Crow Richard Terry William Graham Vernon Sissel Evanna Smith Virgil Shouse Harey Hagermann Alevin Young Ars James Sorenson Hep Yen Jarrett Howard Shara Goldie Bridges L.A. Odell Linda Janie Jo Nyemhuis Duane Richardson William King Sr Phyl McCracken Linda Odell Clion

Community Activities at Columbus Junction

Local groups announce meetings and events in Columbus Junction. June plans include Bible School programs at Louisa Center Community Church and Pleasant Grove Beathes, a WSCS meeting hosted by Mrs. Dean Bult and Mrs. Helen Morgan, and the Naomi and Deborah Circles breakfast at Chautauqua Park. The Ping family ve Union and Davis reunion are set for June at Chautauqua Park with local residents in attendance.

Clumbus Junclion Makehs Columbus Cafe Janenie Lee Laura Edmondson Bible School Louisa Center Comminery Church Colmes City Ws.c.s Chereh Dean Bult Helen Morgan Lola Lamber Naomi Deborah Columbus Junction Methodist Church Chattauqua Park Janes Ping Hambleton Blair Lytle Beverly Everell Wie City Nawional Bank Cedar Ramis Raymond Hendrickson

Car Safety Check Slated At Columbus

Columbus Junction chairman for the Safety Check program Everette Hidlebaugh, Columbus Community high school principal, will lead the voluntary event Saturday June 2. Sponsored by the Columbus Community Club with State Highway Patrol, it invites every resident to participate. The club meets Monday noon June 11 at Bar Juncar rooms to discuss the Safety Check and Columbus Day plans. Also reported is the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Douglas Stiles in Canoga Park California on Wednesday June 4. grandparents are Mr and Mrs R J Votroubel Sigourney and Loy Votroubek from here.

Columbus Junction Everette Hidlebaugh Columbus Community High School Columbus Community Club State Highway Petrol Isaren Iene Douglas Stiles Canoga Park Cal

Durant resident Schlueter 66 dies at Davenport hospital

Obituary notes Durant farmer Albert J Schlueter 66 died Thursday at Meccy Hospital Davenport. Born Sept 3 1895 in Muscatine County he was WWI veteran and American Legion Post 420 member. Survived by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral Monday 7 p m at Frick Funeral Home with military graveside rites in Durant Cemetery.

Durant Albert J. Schlueter Meccy Hospital Davenport Schlueter William Bertha Schlueter Muscatine County J. L. Shryer American Legion Henry Roscoe Avenue Mercy Hospital Town City St. Mary's Church Mr State Muscatine John Christina State Elizabeth McDaniel St Mary's Church

Cedar Valley Social Planned for June 29 Ice Cream Social

Cedar Key Methodist church to host an ice cream social on Tuesday June 29 with menu including chicken and ham sandwiches tossed salad cake potato chips homemade ice cream and toppings, beverages. Serving begins at 4 p m. Local hospital report notes Mrs Clinton Meyers is a surgical patient at Mercy Hospital in Town City. Community Club met at Mrs Paul Oberman home with centennial fair attire. prizes awarded for costumes and several members initiated. WSCS postponement to Friday June 15 and meeting planned at Mrs John Johnson home.

Cedar Valley Cedar Key Methodist Church Clinton Meyers Mercy Hospital Town City John Johnson

Classified Advertising Notice and Rate Guide Highlights

Muscatine Journal outlines classified ad categories, deadlines, and rates. It lists sections from Personal to Real Estate, explains word counts and repetition charges, and notes that rates depend on word count and insertion frequency. The notice mentions errors, corrections, and the newspaper’s responsibility for first correct publication.

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