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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
12
In a reader inquiry about wormy chestnut plywood a lumber dealer’s suggestion is explained. The wood’s wormhole markings are natural and will not enlarge, making it suitable for informal distinctive rooms. The species was nearly wiped out by a 1900s blight, but wormy chestnut remains usable like other woods.
Postmaster John H. Hendriks announced bid forms are available to bid on operating Contract Station No 2 in Muscatine for three years from July 2, 1963 to June 30, 1966. Bids close at 2 pm on Friday June 8. The winner must provide a safe and suitable room to conduct postal business.
Attendees from Alalissa, including Mr and Mrs Dal ton Phillips and families, and Mr and Mrs Richard Shield, gathered at the West Liberty Fairgrounds on Sunday for Junior Angus Day. Mike Phillips and Stephen Schfelds demonstrated animal grooming and presentation for public exhibition to about 75 people.
Oakville Mr and Mrs Orley Carnagey hosted a Welch Garrett reunion in Joy City park with about 50 relatives attending on Sunday. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jim Garrett and daughters of Riverside California and Mus Jack Glatfelder of Fort Madison visiting the Malcom home. Terry Lee Malcom has been visiting. Mr and Mrs Cady Grooms and family spent Sunday with Mrs Walie Poffenberger of New Boston. Gerard Cross visits Burlington with Robert and Mrs Cline. Ray Scoggins and family of Venice visit Ray Degen home in Oakville.
Laymen Sunday was observed at the Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian Church with a program including Invocation by Robert Patterson hymns pastoral prayers and offerings. Deaths were reported of George Hahn Rock Island a former Edgington resident and Fred Close Aledo with rites held Monday afternoon.
Rep Wier of Grandview spoke to World War II Barracks and Auxiliary at the VFW for a polluck dinner. Following the dinner each group met separately for regular business. The next joint meeting is set for July 28 at the VEW building for another polluck dinner.
The forecast shows temperatures averaging near normal with small daily changes from Tuesday through Saturday. Normal highs range from 81 to 86 degrees and lows from 60 to 65. Rainfall expected about 1.06 inches in showers and thunderstorms around the middle of the period.
Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid plans its 25th anniversary celebration on July 10 at 2 00 p m at the home of Mesneth Flou seal. All members and former members invited. no special invitations issued. Ice cream social to follow at Spring Rum EWU B.
Doug Smylie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smylie, will attend St. John’s Military School in Delafield Wisconsin this summer. He is expected back in late August. A party honored Mrs. Sunderman at Rev. and Mrs. Hubert Sunderman’s home with Women of the Presbyterian Church in attendance. Upcoming events include a club meeting on June 28 with Mrs. Anna Robertson and visitors from Soderstrum. Local families, visits, and travel plans populate a busy community page.
Gov Bert Combs announced three revisions to Kentucky public assistance to ease hardships. The first eliminates the need for needy recipients to surrender homes to qualify for aid funds, easing housing requirements.
Oakville MYF Hayride July 3 details a Methodist event at New Boston Ferry park with a 3 30 p m meet at the church, a picnic ride, guest speaker and food donations as part of a new membership drive. Also notes Venice Florida visit and local resident movements and hospital return.
A Sunday spiritual banquet at Oakville Methodist honored local youths with a word of life menu. Howard Peterson led grace. Donna Campbell, Sharon Richardson, Jane Kallenberger and others delivered readings and experiences. Youth group plans and volunteer signups followed, including work camps in Muscatine and at migrant sites. Wayne Wilkerson noted as hospital patient. Ralph Pests family relocating to a farm on 89 Alma.
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