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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1961
Page
10
Listings show Am Can 50 percent, Anacontia 55 percent, Ford, General Electric, DuPont, Eastman, GM, Westinghouse, US Steel, Phillips, Texaco, Radio, and several others with varied percentages. Markets move as industrials and consumer goods firms trade, with notable activity in autos, chemicals, and appliances.
Presiding judge James H. Schlichting handles cases in Davenport and Muscatine. Defendants include James H. Schlichting, 46, of Davenport, and Randal K. Magnuson, 16, of Muscatine, who pleaded guilty and posted bonds for faulty equipment offenses. Other items show bond forfeiture for Ronald W. Strother of Moline on license issues and fines for Joy J. Chawza of Davenport and Raymond G. Mayfield of Moline for equipment and light violations. Expired license and related infractions noted for Raymond C. Mayfield.
Chicago reports strong demand in livestock markets with hogs near 200 to 280 pounds bringing up to 17.80 per hundredweight and futures higher. Cattle listings show 24,000 head slaughter, with mixed steers at 22 to 23.25, high choice cows and bulls also quoted. lambs steady, spring lambs 19.30 to 20.00, ewes around 100. Prices catch up on a busy market day.
Charges of leaving the scene of an accident against Phillip W. Peak 18 of Wilton were dismissed today in Justice Harvey Allbee Jr. Court. The Starck vehicle driven by Arthur Starck of route 3 was involved. Peak allegedly left after a collision on Highway No 38. Deputy Charles Whisler reported an argument between drivers. Peak was later apprehended at West Liberty Valley and returned to Muscatine for release.
Eight-year-olds at Brooklyn Avenue School in a Long Island community anonymously wrote about their views of parents and school. Under teacher Armette Higgins guidance the samples reveal affection despite yells and quirks, showing thoughtful child perspectives.
Former President Eisenhower, on NBC The Loyal Opposition, denounces Kennedy administration spending and centralization of political power in Washington. He argues for maximum liberty of individuals and minimizes federal authority, condemning large humanitarian programs as undermining national character. The program also features Nixon Goldwater and Rockefeller in taped interviews.
In Chicago trading the grain pits reversed initial weakness with mostly firmer prices into the afternoon. Soybeans and most grains rose about a penny or more on short covering and buying, while corn held steady. News of tentative receipts showed wheat at 11 cars and oats at 23, with soybeans unchanged to modest gains by close.
Auditor Mary Mar comber notes Dairy Month highlights milk advantages for both adults and children. Studies show adults who start skim milk gain stronger bones from added calcium and phosphorus, while nursery schools find children drink more milk when served at room temperature. Encouraging both groups to enjoy milk supports overall nutrition and health.
Muscatine county dairymen should provide cows with fresh water several times daily or keep water before them at all times says Eugene Mathern county Extension director. Donald Voelker notes a cow needs three to five times as much water as milk. winter water shortage hindering production. If a cow yields 50 pounds of milk daily she needs about 40 to 50 gallons water daily.
Madison Wis at the 56th annual American Dairy Science Association gathering A Mi MeeK of Iowa State University reports dairy cows under seven years old have an average productive life of about 3.5 years First calf age averages 31 months with about 80 percent of heifer calves reaching calving age New observations indicate eight years marks a sharp drop in life expectancy Calving age in the study herds averages 4.8 years across 14 000 calvings in Iowa herds Chicago potatoes and Omaha livestock market notes follow with commodity prices and cattle figures.
Chicago wholesale live poultry prices show steady buying with mixed grades and all categories carrying various percentages. The report lists whites and mixed lots, standards and dirties, with prices ranging in tenths and noting USDA classifications.
In Muscatine County a series of probate notices announces that last will and testament instruments for Nellie B Foyer, Everett L Fox, and George Huey Jacobs were opened for probate on set June dates 1961. Hearings are scheduled in June terms of the district court, with interested parties invited to appear and show cause why probate should not be granted. Florence Hetzler is clerk. attorneys noted include R O Petersen and J Robert Lew.
Classified listing categories include routes personals memorials lost and found services insurance political ads and various sale and rental sections covering real estate farms boats cars and miscellaneous items. The page lists section codes and topics to guide readers through the paper’s classified advertisements.
Advertisement rates shown for six point type cover word counts times repeated appearances with a tiered pricing structure. Calculations multiply words by repeats and rate, with a minimum charge and a 25 cent Blind Ads surcharge.
The Journal lists deadlines for classified forms closing at 9 00 on publication day with instructions to call AM E2R91 and request the adtaker. It notes errors and that the Journal is responsible for the first insertion only, urging readers to check and report corrections after the first insertion.
Funeral services were held at Fairbanks chapel for Mrs Florence E Boiler who died Saturday at Muscatine General Hospital after a brief illness. Born October 3, 1874 in Muscatine, she was the daughter of Dr William Day Barclay and Sarah Hoopes Barclay. She married J Harry Boiler in 1906 and lived at 1608 Mulberry. She graduated from Valparaiso University in 1899 and taught in Muscatine County. Survivors include son Raymond H Boiler, daughter Mrs Vy. Lucille Schlink, three grandchildren, fourty grandchildren, five sly children, and three step great grandchildren. She was a member of First Methodist Church WSCS.
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