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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1948

Page

8

Karen Ash may return by plane from Mayo Clinic

Karen Ash expected to fly home to Muscatine after a heart operation at Mayo Clinic Rochester pending doctors' approval. Fred W. Johnston and Bob Freyermuth arrange transport with Karen's parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ash. Karen remains in Rochester for post op care and stitch removal Monday.

Karen Ash Muscatine Kiwanis Club Fred W. Johnston Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Karen Bob Freyer Darlene Marx Walton Street

MacArthur Plans July Trip Home From Japan

General MacArthur indicated readiness to plan his first trip to the United States in 11 years after the summer conventions. He awaits a Senate Appropriations Committee invitation to appear in Washington and said he would be free to assist after June, linking timing to political considerations.

Tokyo MacArthur United States Senate Appropriations Committee Washington Japan Philadelphia Senate

Car Crash Fatal To Two In Iowa Near Carlisle

Two people died and two were critically injured in a head on collision on Highway 60 near Carlisle. The dead were Cora Killen 55 of Carlisle and John Hinrichs 52 of Carlisle, both employed locally. Critically injured were Merle Hartz 40 of Pleasantville and Beatrice Forbes about 30 of Corydon.

Carlisle Highway 60 Here Cora Killen Mercy Hospital Des Moines John Hinrichs Iowa Packing Co Merle Hartz Pleasantville Veterans Hospital Beatrice Forbes Corydon Broadlawns General Hospital

McKinney Named Acting Manager of Heinz Plant

J D McKinney named acting manager of the Muscatine Heinz plant effective June 1 by Howard E McKinley from Pittsburgh. McKinney replaces the late M J McKinley and has led the factory since 1931 first as factory engineer then production manager since 1937. He previously joined Heinz in Henderson Kentucky in 1918. Raymond Platt to succeed as acting production manager. Platt has been with Heinz since 1917 in multiple roles in Muscatine and pickle districts in Wisconsin and Colorado.

J. D. McKinney Muscatine H. J. Heinz Co Howard E. McKinley Pittsburgh Midwest McKinney M. J. McKinley Henderson Heinz Raymond Platt Platt Wisconsin Colorado

Six Die In Chicago Apartment Fire On California Ave

A rapid blaze at 2014 South California Avenue, Chicago, killed six people in a three story building. Fire officials say the origin is undetermined and one resident on the second and third floors survived. four victims were named including Frank Duffek and Rose Stuczynski. An earlier Kendall Street fire caused 2,500 damage and injured seven. Police and fire investigators pursued leads, with Mullaney attributing the blaze to a rear-origin spread through porches.

Chicago California Ave Anthony Mullaney Kendall St Earl Downes California Frank Duffek Lyle Wilkins John Kiren Callaghan Albert Stuczynski Rose Irma Keller St. Anthony’s Hospital Mullaney

Wallace movement influenced by well trained communists declares Wallace aide

Thomas rebutted claims that Wallace is a communist and said his supporters are not, but the Wallace movement is influenced by communists. He told senators that the American communist party and movement are under foreign control from Russia. He prepared a 3000 word statement for the senate judiciary committee arguing the bill targets more than the communist party.

Thomas Wallace Russia Senate Judiciary Committee

Funeral Rites for William Goldsberry Held

Last rites for William D. Goldsberry retired coal and building materials dealer who died Thursday at his apartment were conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. Walter Sieck of the High Prairie Methodist church. Interment followed in High Prairie cemetery with Max Risinger as soloist and Mrs. George Holliday at the organ. Flower attendants Doris Eichelberger and Frances Foster and casket bearers Frank Foster Milton Eichelberger Edward and William Goldsberry Harold and Milo Templeman.

William D. Goldsberry East Second Street Walter Sieck High Prairie Edward and William Goldsberry Harold Milo Templeman

Holy Sepulchre Hit By Dud Shell

A nonexplosive mortar shell struck the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on a Friday, its origin uncertain between Jewish or Arab held territory. The dud hit Saint Helena’s chapel amid heavy fighting in the old city where shells and bullets have damaged the shrine in recent days. Churchmen report deaths of two priests and a monk.

Jerusalem Saint Helena’s Old City Christendom

Flood Committee Schedules Three Meetings in June

Interim flood control committee chaired by State Senator George Faul will visit Wapello on June 4 and 5 then hold sessions at the Des Moines statehouse on June 7 for erosion control survey and June 10 for stream pollution discussions.

Des Moines George Faul Rdes Moines Wapello Statehouse

Carlisle woman dies in two car crash on highway 60

Nora Killen, 56, of Carlisle, was killed when a two car crash occurred on 04 highway 60 north of Carlisle early today. One person was critically injured and several others hurt. Names of the injured were not immediately available.

Carlisle Nora Killen Highway 60 Here

Memorial Rites For Pvt. Finley In Iowa City

Memorial services were held for Pvt Lloyd Finley at the Oatholt chapel in Iowa City with Rev E V Streed presiding. A Roy Chopek American Legion firing squad gave the grave military salute. Finley, born December 10 1913, enlisted 1943 and was killed November 22 1944 in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge with the Third Army under General Patton. He left four children, parents, three brothers and two sisters as survivors.

Lone Tree Lloyd Finley Iowa City Oatholt E. V. Streed Methodist Church of Coralville Roy Chopek Belgium Third Army Patton Marilyn Shirley Ann Frances Elien Lloyd Leslie Jr George Finley Corp Orlie Finley Meade Charles Finley Roy Finley Kenneth Cox Marion Conner Millersburg

Electrical Rates To Be Increased Here On June 1

Muscatine trustees announced a roughly 10 percent rate hike for city electric customers effective after June 1. The change raises base rates for maximum demand usage and removes the 10 percent discount on late payments, projecting an additional 50 000 to 55 000 dollars in annual revenue.

Muscatine Municipal

Iowa Bar Association Urges Higher Law Standards

The Iowa State Bar association urged major reforms including admission only of graduates from ABA or AALS accredited law schools in Iowa. It called for moral fitness examinations by local bar committees at law school enrollment and at bar exam application time.

Sioux City Iowa State Bar Association Iowa Association American Bar Association American Association of Law Schools

Chicago grain prices for corn oats and barley

Cash grain quotes from Chicago dated May 29 show corn sample grade yellow at 1.75, No 1 heavy mixed 1.144, No 2 mixed 1.14, No 1 heavy white 1.1544, No 2 white 1.11, barley making 2.20 2.42 nominal, and feed barley 1.65 1.83 nominal.

Chicago

Mihai To Wed Anne on June 5

Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma will marry former King Mihai of Romania in Athens on June 5. The ceremony will follow Greek Orthodox rites conducted by Archbishop Damaskinos. The couple’s wedding was not granted a papal dispensation by Pope Pius XII.

Copenhagen Denmark Anne of Bourbon Parma Mihai Romania Athens Greece Damaskinos Anne Pius XII Helen Margrethe Prince Jacques Prince Michel

Wilton Social Gatherings Highlight Local Groups

Wilton residents hosted several club events with women from the Emanon Card club and Esther Circle of the W S C S meeting at various homes. Prizes were awarded, devotions led, and a social hour followed sewing carpet rags and refreshments.

Inez Smail Minnie Dice Tracy Owens Helen Shuger Porto Rico Nora Rorick Catherine Herr Philander Beldin Florence Schafnit Mesdames Hazel Hermann Lulu Sebelien Ellen Mays Irene Atkinson Ethyl Christinsen Methodist Church Lillie Duffe Rolly Nelson Sue Hill

Grain Prices Dip In Chicago Pits

Chicago May 29 grains fell across the board as showers in the wheat belt and export concerns pressured values. Wheat, corn, oats and soybeans all closed lower with July futures posted declines. soybeans led the slide after days of gains.

Chicago Board of Trade Senate

Iowa Hog Prices Decline Slightly Amid Mixed Demand in Des Moines

Des Moines reports show receipts today at 30,000 head with week totals around 28,000 and year-to-date 40,900. Unloads occur at two packing plants in southern Minnesota and 12 plants in Iowa plus 30 country yards. Trade remains uneven with general activity steady to 25 cents higher than Friday. Prices vary widely by weight and class with barrows and gilts and sows priced across multiple weight ranges.

Des Moines So. Minn Iowa Barrows & Gifts

Reverend Roberts Transferred to Wisconsin Baptist Church

The Rev. Robert Roberts, former pastor of the Baptist church at Colmar Manor Maryland, has been transferred to the pastorate of the Oconto Falls Wisconsin Baptist church. He and Mrs. Roberts and family were luncheon guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gruemmer on their way to the new posting. Mrs. Roberts is Mrs. Gruemmer’s sister. Grain futures and devotional work also noted with sewing and care for war-stricken countries.

Lena Nelson Robert Roberts The Baptist Church Colmar Manor Maryland Oconto Falls Wis Baptist Roberts Henry Gruemmer Gruemmer

Local Markets Dairy and Livestock Prices Updated

Poultry prices with hens at 27c per pound and Leghorns at 2c. eggs “A” 40c “B” 32c. Hog quotations indicate Monday intake suspended with range bands from 140-360+ pounds and various sow and stag categories,全国 by J P Squire Co.

J. P. Squire Co

Omaha Livestock Market Report May 29

Hogs receipts around 100 1 estimated. Barrows and gilts under 240 lbs steady to 25c higher. heavier weights steady. Sows 125c to 1 higher. Week’s top hogs 26 with late tops 25. Cattle receipts about 200. Fed steers yearlings and heifers steady to strong. cows steady to 1 lower. stocker and feeder trade weak to 50c lower amid drought impact. Week’s top fed steers 34.50. vealers and cows show varied gains and losses amid large supplies. Sheep receipts unavailable. fat lambs 1 to 1.25 lower. ewes steady. fall in dressed lamb prices noted locally.

Omaha Chicago USDA

Swine Prices Steady To Lower In Mixed Week Trading

Chicago markets show hogs at 19.75 to 24.75, light weights steady to up 25c, heavy hogs down up to 50c. Cattle and sheep mostly steady. steer costs reach a new weekly high around 32.89, with various price shifts across weights and classes noted.

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