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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
13
The American Dairy Association sponsored research confirms uniform high nutrient content in milk regardless of the farm's location in the United States.
Wilton recorded the heaviest rain Friday morning with about four to five inches during a three hour period. Storm sewers flooded streets and a high voltage wire burned near Mrs Effie Kerny’s home at 6:54 am. Durant saw about three inches of rain with no damage. a minor lightning caused blaze at Calvin Snidt farm. West Liberty reported four inches with no damage. Wapella and Columbus entries note two inches and a blaze, smoke and water in an upstairs room from McConnahay farm area fire partly insured.
The Jolly 20 Club met Wednesday for a picnic and dinner at the Guy Hardman collage on Wake Odessa. Eleven or 13 members were present. Mrs Elizabeth Grassham, president, presided, final plans were made for a flea market at the Grandview Fourth of July parade. Next meeting will be a clin e v al at Highway Pantry then at the home of Mrs Pauline Stephens.
The Letts WSCS notes officers including vice president Orval Me l Cormac and secretary Belle Garrett with a long list of circles and committees. Crumly reports past president’s WSCS plan and a coverage for Mrs Marley Bloomquist. A July 10 to 14 Mt Pleasant mission is announced. secretary and treasurer reported, a $35 donation approved.
A seven year old boy playing with matches is blamed for a farm house fire that destroyed the Lanis family home and all possessions north of Lone Tree Thursday noon. The blaze spread rapidly from a power house next to the home, with an older brother helping contain it briefly. Marla Lanis, 15, alerted the fire department which arrived as the residence burned. The Lanis family planned a Texas trip and neighbors organized a community shower at the Legion hall to aid in replacing possessions.
Walter R. Reesink 42 of Route 2 Muscatine died Thursday after extended illness. Born April 32 1919 in Muscatine County he married Elva Brown Nov 2 1941. Survived by widow a son and two daughters and several siblings with services Monday at Ralph Jt Wittich Funeral Home.
Corporate name Tawa and Country Lanes, Inc. is incorporated under Chapter 321 of the Iowa Acts. Existence commences June 1961 and is perpetual. Authorized 200 shares par 100 each. Registered office 12013 East Second Street Muscatine Iowa with Robert H. Wilson as registered agent. Directors listed are Albertus Barnes Kenneth Enright Donna McWilliams. President Albert Barnes. Attorney Robert H. Wilson.
The Thursday Club gathered Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Dave Dotson for a one o clock meeting attended by ten members and two visitors Mrs. Marion Dotson of Phoenix and Mrs. Darlene Anderson of Albuquerque. Rock was the diversion with high score by Mrs. Nua Eversmeyer and Jon won by Mrs. Darlene Anderson. Open House plans for a later announcement. Mr. and Mrs. Eversmeyer hosted open house Wednesday evening for their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson of Albuquerque visiting. Mrs. Anderson celebrated a birthday with a cake from Rex Buffington. Other attendees included numerous neighbors and friends.
Public hearing set for July 20 1961 at Muscatine County Courthouse Iowa on an application by Florence A Walker Bonney to withdraw 118 acre feet per year at up to 167 cu ft per second from Walker's Lake and an existing well. Hearing officials may receive evidence for or against granting the permit, with written appearances due by July 17 1961.
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