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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1963
Page
10
A condensed stock list shows diverse moves with Am Naila ALS and Atari factions, plus Amana groups and many large names like Chrysler, General Motors, Goodyear and United States Rubber. Notable quotes include percent changes across chemical, retail, and industrial stocks, with Sand Pack and Maytax among midstream decliners.
List of dismissals in case Carter versus Foster and numerous hospital admissions and discharges. Patients include Julie Anne Spicer, Linda Rauschenberger, and Rollin Smith at St. Luke's Davenport. Births noted at Wilton and mortgage matter pending for Elwood E. Phillips. County Attorney filed a charge May 24 1962.
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade showed mixed moves with broad swings as speculators spread positions and withdrew from March contracts to establish longer rosters. Prices varied across wheat, corn, oats, rye, and soybeans with March maturities showing modest gains and losses amid active trading.
The USDA forward shows 62 arrivals and 154 on track with 600 total U.S. shipments. Old supplies are light and demand moderate while the market for russets is dull yet firm for best round reds. Idaho russets at 35 and Red River Valley round reds at 71 appear in new supplies.
Chicago market reports mixed hog pricing with 190 to 230 pound hogs at top levels not seen since Monday. Butchers steady to 25 cents higher for some weights while other categories slide up to 25 cents. Cattle and lamb values also show declines and varied demand across weights and grades.
Washington reports a split in Congress over President Kennedy's civil rights proposals. Republicans decry political gain and push their own broader program, while supporters praise progress but say reforms still fall short. In New York, the NAACP calls the message admirable yet insufficient.
The February Muscatine Pomona Grange meeting gathered at Sweetland Grange Hall with Master Oscar Chapman presiding. Officials reviewed January and special planning meetings, honored Harlan Pace, discussed the National Grange Sewing Contest, and set dates for degree work and a March 25 meeting featuring Dr. John Carey on Cholera Control.
Columbus Junction Lub bock Texas residents Mr and Mrs William L May are the parents of daughter Melisa Lyane Fed at Reece Air Force Base hospital Grandparents Dell Farrier Warren May Great grandparents My Farrier Brighton and Mrs Merle Hawkins and Mrs H H L May. Easter Seal campaign starts March 7 through April 14 Town chairmen include Mrs Kenneth Houscal and Mrs RB L Marshall. Returns From Town Mrs Tom Peters visited Memphis Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Clifford Arthur. Misitora From Ind Mrs Harry Haver and Sara Ann Goodland Indiana visiting Mr and Mrs John Dillon Dillon recently returned from Mercy hospital Iowa City.
Government officials announce accelerated mail delivery will begin this year in Burlington Cedar Rapids Clinton Davenport Dubuque Fort Dodge Mason City Sioux City and Waterloo with dispatch within four hours of delivery. Governor Harold Hughes described the expansion as part of the Post Office Department program.
Obituary notices for Glen Clifford Walker 77 died at Mercy hospital in Iowa City funeral at Presbyterian church with interment at Oakridge. Ora Howell 78 died in Oskaloosa and had roots in Wapello. services at Powers funeral home and burial at Eddyville. Allie Ball 68 funeral at George MIch funeral home with burial in Greenwood. Leonard Duncan widow died in Sylmar California, former Muscatine resident. Mary M. Fes 64 died in Muscatine. funeral Monday at St Matthias. Mrs Fox nee Pallischeck details of birth and marriage. William Fox Jr. and relatives survive. Walter E. Riley 55 funeral at St Mathias church with requiem mass. interment at St Marys cemetery.
Chicago market notes wholesale pricing remains steady with a slight dip of one cent in some categories. Buyers report mixed white and quality grades, with dirtier stock noted at about thirty percent and grade A whites around thirty five to thirty six cents per pound.
Columbus Junction Louisa Farm Service will hold its annual meeting March 2 at 6 PM at Columbus Community High School. A meal precedes the business session, election of directors will occur, and guest speaker W Rex Foust, regional sales manager of FS Services Inc, will speak.
The Wapsie Winners 4H club met at the Hahn home with 28 members and 11 guests. Eldon Kile presided, Wayne Jacobsen led the pledge, and Debbie Hotz led the flag pledge. Kenny Frauenholz reported on dance committee progress and Dale Thomas was slated for venues. County basketball tourney set for March 28 with March practice at Atalissa gym Sundays at 1.00.
The High Prairie church will launch the first in a ten part mission study series on Sunday March 3 titled Persons of Special Needs. Kindergarten to fifth graders are invited to attend. Classes meet in the church parlors during services taught by Mrs Levi Eichelberger Mrs Henry Brauns Mrs William Hoben and Miss Kay French. Also noted attendance at the State Chamber of Commerce banquet in Grinnell included Mr and Mrs William Boben Mr and Mrs Orville Luedtke and Mr and Mrs Virgil Eichelberger.
Nichols-At Pike Grange meeting outlines a public card party at Pike Grange Hall on March 9 with Margaret Smith and Myr as chairmen and R. H. Zierenberg as co chair. Refreshments will be cake and coffee. Doris Smith becomes a new member. a dues paying supper is planned for March 20 at 6 30 p.m. Margaret Smith installed as lecturer. thy notes: Buzz Phelps is ill and hospitalized.
Classified ad classifications list categories such as Personals Card of Thanks Memoriam Lost and Found Lodges Professional Services Financial Insurance Political Business Services Help Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Saleswomen Wanted Business Opportunities Schools of Instruction Apartments For Rent Rooms For Rent Houses For Rent Miscellaneous Rentale Wanted To Rent Houses For Sale Farm Machinery Farm Livestock Firm Miscellaneous Fares For Sale Auction Automobiles For Sale Trucks For Sale Auto Services Parts Accessories Errors The Journal states deadlines and ad rates, urging readers to check ads and contact adtaker for assistance. The text lists word-based pricing, times, and format rules for placing classified ads.
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