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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
2
Snowplow wax applied to moldboards and wings with a spray gun or brush creates a hard slick surface that makes snow slide off and reduces costly clearing delays. A portable foldable camper shower provides conventional bath comforts with a complete water supply pressure and heating unit.
West Liberty high school students competed in a state prelim at Williamsburg with 31 participants and 21 superior ratings awarded across vocal and instrumental categories. Notable honorees include Marilyn Martin who earned multiple superior and excellent marks in solos and ensembles, with ensembles directed by Mrs. Lorena Martin and Mrs. Merlin Johnson. Winners advance to a district contest in Iowa City on April 30, while larger groups perform on April 9 in a separate prelim.
At the Albert Morgan farm sale nine miles southeast of Columbus Junction an Allis Chalmers tractor with cultivator, power lift and PTO brought 655 dollars. An IHC hammermill with a 36 foot traveling table sold for 200, a Case one-row corn picker 78, another tractor 755. sows averaged 65 dollars, corn 1.40, soybeans 2.20 per bushel, oats straw 25 cents a bale, and five acres of corn fodder went for 70 dollars.
February relief costs in Muscatine County total 965.24, down from January by 1,235. Expenses fell in hospital and medical categories, with general relief and sanatorium bills also lower. Cases declined from 80 to 72, 24 new applications processed, and a total of 104 handled before 32 closed.
David and Harlan Pace were honored at a surprise birthday party held Wednesday night at the Pace grandparents home on route 2. Prizes were awarded to Bobby and Dennis McClure Daryl Henke Clarence Toyne and Marie Holtz.
Dr. Walter Scheuermann of Mount Pleasant will lead the fourth quarterly conference at the Letts Methodist Church. He will discuss The Advance during a 6:45 p.m. potluck and music. Weeklong dedication runs March 13–20 with Conversation Groups on Thursday and youth night Friday. Dedication Sunday March 20 features Rev. P M Conant of Muscatine and a communion service focused on The World Mission of the Church. Special offerings fund various projects beyond the World Service Dollar.
A new acid-and-abrasive-free liquid preparation removes shine from pants and skirts without injuring the fabric and is now available to dry cleaners.
The claimed world’s largest plow cuts furrows from 36 to 42 inches deep and about three feet wide, drawing interest for its unprecedented scale and potential agricultural impact.
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