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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
16
Spokane notes the first Fathers Day began 52 years ago this Sunday when two women in a two horse carriage carried a bundle of gifts for shut in fathers. Mrs. John Bruce Dodd, founder, recalls the day and praises fathers and their courage. Eva Cummings Estes, the other woman, shares memories of Mr William Jackson Smart.
Spokane clergymen prepare sermons around Father’s Day with third Sunday in June cited as the theme. Officials were asked to proclaim the day. the idea predated a national observance by President Wilson in 1916.
Obituaries detail funeral services for Ira-Redben Greene 14, and Glen Ayers 66, with rites led by Rev. Hubert Sunderman and Rev. Robert Parris at local churches. Burials in Columbus City cemetery. Also notes on infant Brett Robert Johnson, and death notices for Albert Teadrick Kerr 68, Dr. J B Hathaway 32, Teresa Christianson 57, plus funeral details, locations, dates, and survivors across Wapello, Morning Sun, Muscatine areas.
The three Alcatraz escapees John Anglin Clarence Anglin and Frank Morris may have had outside help. FBI heads are examining visitors to the prison as part of a widening search. The report notes the men could have engineered the first successful escape from the 28 year old facility.
In Omaha livestock listings sellers report varying bids with steer and heifer prices around 50 to 1250 pounds and calves and sheep specifics mixed. Separate AP note lists vehicle deaths with dated notices referencing June 14, 1961 and 1962.
USDA reports Friday livestock receipts at Chicago show 20 cattle, 5,100 hogs, 300 sheep. Hog prices rose about 50 cents on light offerings of 5,500 head while slaughter steers held steady. Prices listed include 1-2 hogs 180-230 lbs at 17.50 to 18, 3-3 180-250 lbs 17 to 17.75, sows 13.25 to 14.50, cattle steady with steers around 25.50 for 1,120 lb plus, heifers 22 to 24.25, cows 15 to 18. Slaughter lambs mostly steady with prices from 22 to 28 for various weights.
Washington lawmakers weigh increasing the national debt ceiling by eight or six billion dollars or none at all. President Kennedy seeks an eight billion boost for one year as Republicans tilt toward six billion while some oppose any rise. the current temporary ceiling of 200 billion will rise to 285 billion if Congress delays.
A broad list of stock quotes shows Am Can, Gen Mot, Alum Co, Gen Tel, Am Mot, and many others posting varied percentages. Names like Goodyear, AT&T, Anaconda, Int Paper, Boeing, Ford Mot, DuPont, and Ford display mixed movements amid a sprawling market snapshot.
A daily report lists numerous individuals by name and address under Admittances and Dismissals. It notes multiple residents from Muscatine, Columbus Junction, and other towns, with a Births entry announcing a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Coulter of New Boston and a box to Mr. and Mrs. James Diveney of 530 Maple.
Rochelle Posey, a 14 month old Michael Magier’s babysitter, was charged with first degree murder after allegedly choking him with a silk stocking. Posey said her anger over losing the job led to the fatal act as the infant lay on a couch with a stocking tied around his throat. Police found the child after Posey telephoned to confess. The Magier family, including Ruth and Joseph, is dealing with the tragedy as the sitter remains jailed.
David Dean Dodder 38 and Barbara Jane Walton 18 of Muscatine wed July 7, 1956 separated May 4, 1962. Lillie Mae Enge and Lillie England of Muscatine file divorce complaint seeking custody of children, support, and division of property. Howard B Knouse and Darlene Knouse wed June 9, 1957 separated June 9, 1962. Knouse alleges cruelty and seeks child custody, $15 weekly support, life insurance, and payment of bills to decree and costs.
Chicago trading ends with selling pressure in grain futures as prices turn generally weak. Corn faces a liquidation surge while a good to excellent crop outlook weighs on old and new crop soybeans. Old crop soybeans stay strong due to short covering. Carrot receipts list 169 cars of corn, 18 of soybeans, and smaller amounts of oats and barley.
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