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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
10
New York stocks gain mixed as traders note modest rises in General Motors and other blue chips. Energy and industrials show uneven movement with notable quotes for Monsanto, US Steel, Texaco and Goodyear among active issues.
The Muscatine district court lists licenses to wed for Walter Read Cohen and Jeanne Harroun and for Edward L. Noah and Linda Coulter. Probate reports note the May 11, 1962 death of Robert L. Warren and appointments of executrix Georgia Warray with two daughters. Multiple divorces and separations include James Chown versus LaVonne Chown with child custody and support, and Howard Knouse versus Darlene Knouse with custody and vehicle provisions. Separate maintenance sought in Anna Kollman versus Joseph Kollman with injunctions and $15,000 attachment. several cases dismissed by plaintiff.
Atalissa area residents hosted visiting Mr. and Mrs. Duane Maher of Salem Oregon with a Sunday picnic at Town City Park. Attendees included numerous local families from Atalissa West Branch Tipton Cedar Rapids Davenport Wilton and surrounding towns. admittances and dismissals listed. multiple births reported and court actions noted for speeding boat registration and fines.
In a reversal of the usual marketing pattern the hog supply was larger than Monday's with steady to 25 cents lower prices. Trade was fairly active for 3,000 head. 190-295 lb mixed No 1 and 2 hogs sold around 16.75 to 17.33 with some 210 lb averages at 17.50 as best slaughter steers sold 25.75 to 27.00. Omaha and Chicago reports show hogs steady to higher with varied bids. cattle, sheep, and lambs varied by weight and quality across the market.
Chicago grain traders chose selective contracts as rye and soybeans showed demand from specs for short covering and new positions. Dealers noted rye buying to halt gains after a rise, while carrots, wheat, corn, and barley receipts varied. wholesale prices largely steady with mixed quality white beans and oils also reported.
West Liberty TTT Society met at Mrs. Fred Lehman s home with Mrs. Jesse Foster aiding.Reports covered the Charity ball on May 212 and UNICEF support for local needs and fall events. Glenna MacGowan is to attend TIT camp in Eden Valley Minnesota June 24 to July ? Founders Day service closed the meeting. Vacation Bible School runs June 38 through June 22 at Faith August church with daily sessions 9:30 am to 11 am A picnic is planned June 22 at West Liberty park and the closing VBS program is June 24.
The Lake Livewives annual farm tour on June 1 visited multiple members’ farms including Ron and Tom Streger with Herefords, Jan and Kim Griesenbrock with Angus, and Barbara Timm with Holsteins. The group shared a noon picnic at Clarence Harper’s farm and joined a tractor rodeo at Wayne Eichelberger’s farm where Bill Toyne won and Bill Reesink was runner up with several Angus, Hereford, and sheep projects noted along the tour.
Albert J. Schmueler 66 died recently with funeral services held Monday at Frick Funeral Home Durant officiated by Rev J Le Carlson. Burial by J L Shryer Post 430 American Legion conducted graveside rites. Buck Slusher of Wapello died June 8 at Winfield with services at First Presbyterian Church. Interment at Winfield Scott Township Cemetery.
Grave side rites were held Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. for Burt Robert Johnson infant who died at Washington County Hospital. Rev Hubert Sunderman officiated. Parents are Catherine Seiler and Robert Johnson. Stacy Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Potatoes arriving in Chicago show moderate U S shipments with steady demand. State notes include Alabama round reds at 4.5 percent, Arizona long whites 4.26, California long whites 450-490, California round reds 445, Idaho bakers at 6.00, with overall market firm and light old supplies.
Donald Meyer’s farm tractor, recently repaired, was on a delivery when a collision on highway 7 near Muscatine halted its return. A second truck and a passing car were involved. driver Richard Isard escaped with minor injuries. The damaged delivery truck and Isard’s car were removed as authorities investigated the 3:45 p.m. crash.
Veterans of World War I and the Ladies Auxiliary convened at Vacation Village West Lake Okiboji June 7 to 10. Auxiliary leaders chaired by Henrietta Sorensen and Ora Alden spoke. new officers were installed led by Vera Brenton. Attendees totaled 609 veterans and 207 auxiliary members with multiple district and department officers named. In Moscow, Paul and Mrs Franke and child returned home after visiting grandparents Clarence Cromer and Mrs Cromer. Lana Doak, graduate of Centinal High, won high honors and will study social science at St Cloud College, directed by Lyle Doak.
The Fulton Royal Workers met in June at Marilyn Schmidt’s home with all members present. Members were to load up-to-date record books for state judging, and Achievement Day was set for July 27 at Crab Apple Community. A morning judging session, a potluck dinner, and judge comments followed, with reports on Mus-ScotTeen Camp and demonstrations on sewing techniques.
Buffalo Prairie Alabama notes show Vacation Church school will present a program Sunday at 10 45 a m and will close Friday about five children attend a record turnout. Church school remains 9 30 a m Sunday. Norwood Presbyterian drive in vesper series opens June 17 with Rev Ebner L Castrondale as speaker. all congregation urged to attend. Leroy Cooper family travel to LaPorte Indiana then on to St Peters burg Florida for Doris Hartz and Rev Donald Cooper wedding and return home after month stay. Wapsie Whistlers H club met with talks on health sewing hair care and skin care plus belt loop making and summer play clothes. Sack lunch, softball game and club tour planned for June 13 at Des Moines.
Notice in Muscatine Iowa files plans and specs for Stage 1 of East Second Street Parking Lot. Objections may be filed by June 27 1982 or oral objections may be heard at the June 27 1982 city council meeting at 5 PM. City Clerk Florence Mason approves the notice.
Sealed bids will be received at the Muscatine Iowa City Clerk office until 5:00 PM for Stage 1 of the East Second Street Parking Lot. Plans and specs are on file. deposit $5.00. bid guaranty $100.00. performance bond 100%. council may reject any bid and defer acceptance up to 30 days.
Muscatine Journal lists classified categories from personals to real estate with pricing rules. It notes ad placements, repetition discounts, and how to calculate charges based on word count and insertion frequency.
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