Critics Clash Over Proposed Public Utilities Regulation
Harvey G. Allbee of Muscatine voiced opposition at the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities meeting in Des Moines. He warned a state commission could limit utility operations and control contracts and securities while J. W. Anderson argued a regulator would be a waste of tax money. The group, representing 70 cities, backs local control and allied groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Utilities Commission
Harvey G. Allbee
Muscatine
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities
Des Moines
Alibee
Iowa
American Waterworks Association
Utilities Commission
C. G. Hilleary
Villisca
Allbee
J. W. Anderson
September Rainfall Much Lower Than Normal
September rainfall totaled .55 inches against a normal 3.9 inches while temperatures were typical. The heaviest shower was .34 inches on September 1 as reported by weather observer F. J. Bauerbach for the month.
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Towal
F. J. Bauerbach
Hazelwood Death Crash Leads to 35000 Dollar Damage Suit
Hazelwood of Muscatine sues Federal Warehouse Inc and Ray Hollis over a fatal Aug 8 crash near West Liberty. The petition claims the 1940 Mercury loss, earnings damages of 3800 by age 21, funeral costs 800, and a total near 35000, seeking jury trial.
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West Liberty
T Hazelwood
Muscatine
Dia
Federal Warehouse, Inc
Ray Hollis
Hollis
Ageat of
Peoria
Hazelwood
John R. Hazelwood
Liberty
Lawrence Kennedy
Victtim
Hazlwood
Hezelwood
Many Minor Parties Tilt At 1952 Presidency
The article lists 11 other presidential candidates beyond Stevenson and Eisenhower. It profiles Henry Krajewski of the Poor Man's Party, Fred Phoehl of the Greenbacks, Darlington Hoopes of the Socialists, Farrell Dobbs of the Socialist Workers, Herbert Holdridge of the Vegetarian Party, Stuart Hamblen of the Prohibition Party, Eric Hass of the Socialist Labor Party, Vincent Hallinan of the Progressive Party, and others including Bishop Homer Tomlinson and Edward L. Bodin, arguing the race is wide open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Poor Man’s Party
Secaucus
Henry Krajewski
Henry
Poor Man's Party
Fred Phoehl
Seattle
Phroel
Minnesota
The
Socialist Workers Party
Leon Trotzky
Farrell Dobbs
Vegetarian Party
Herbert Holdridge
Prohibition Party
Stuart Hamblen
Hamblen
Socialist Labor Party
Socialist Labor
Eric Hass
Progressive Party
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Vincent Hallinan
San Francisco
Harry Bridges
Homer Tomlinson
Church of God
Edward L. Bodin
New York
Don DuMont
New London
Stevenson
Eisenhower
General to Retire
New York Lt. Gen. Willis D. Crittenberger commanding general of the First Army will retire from active military service December 31.
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New York
Willis D. Crittenberger
First Army
Scientists measure tiny germs by photographing them
Scientists measure the size of tiny germs by photographing them through the microscope. Researchers note the method allows visual estimates and comparisons of microscopic scale.
Local poultry and hog prices in regional markets
Local markets show heavy hens at 17 cents, Leghorns 14 cents, and heavy breed springs around 23 cents for over 4 percent pounds. Under 4 percent pounds quoted at 20 cents, with eggs at No. 1 44 cents, Med 36, No. 2 25, and pullet 20. Truck hogs priced by weight from 140 to 240 pounds with various per hundred price ranges, topping around 19.75.
Slaughterhouse Price Ranges For Hogs And Sows
Price scales show liveweight hogs from 240 to 500 pounds with per hundred weights listed. Tops for 240 to 270 pounds range 19.00 to 19.50 dollars, rising to 300 to 330 pounds about 18.00 to 18.50, and 500 pounds and up around 14.25 to 15.50. Good to choice sows echo similar bands and stag prices appear at 11.00 to 14.50 across various weights.
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Eee
Joy High Plans First Homecoming Activities
Joy High School outlined its first homecoming for Friday Oct 10 with a football game between Joy Bulldogs and Kirkwood that could decide the Valley Conference title. A postgame dance for students and alumni follows in the school gym with a snake dance through the business district Thursday afternoon to stir spirit. A homecoming queen will preside over the festivities.
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Joy, Til
Joy High School
Joy Bulldogs
Kirkwood
Arlene Willits
Carol Ann Mungerson
Dick Cozine
Marcia Lewis
Junior Deeds
Carhalie Maynard
Margie Diehl
Ruth Muhlenburg
Shirley Forrest
Caroline Hartwig
Kirk Moran
Everett Linder
Donna Smith
Velma Muhlenburg
Raymond Lincoln
Myron Kennedy
Elaine Nelson
Dorothy Munson
Dick Short
Juanita Davison
Queen
Nancy McGinnis
Norma Munson
Sandra Steele
Thomas Boggs Funeral Rites Scheduled
Cranston funeral services for Thomas Boggs will be held at 2 p m Friday at Oak Grove church near Cranston. He died Sept 30 at his home near Buffalo Missouri. Burial is in Oak Grove cemetery. He was born Aug 28 1870 near Conesville. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Frank Barnhart and two sons Thomas of El Paso Texas and Richard at home. He was the last surviving charter member of Oak Grove Christian church.
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Frank Barnhart
Josephine Boggs
Elsie Beenblossom
Thomas
el Paso
Tex
Richard
Boggs
Oak Grove Christian Church
Cortland Woman Attends Daughter’s Wedding in Wheelchair
A Cortland woman gives birth to an eight pound one ounce boy at Cortland hospital and attends her daughter Evelyn Louise’s wedding to William Robert Hulbert of Homer at a Cortland church, arriving in a wheelchair.
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Cortland Hospital
Evelyn Louise
William Robert Hulbert
Homer
Cortland
Muscatine Harvest Festival Plans Prizes and Decor
The Retail committee of Muscatine’s Chamber of Commerce announces prize plans for the Big Harvest Festival featuring largest area garden produce. Entries open Oct 15 and close Oct 25 at the Chamber office for weighing and tagging. Downtown streets will be festooned with corn shocks and lights, with window displays and special merchandise offers coordinated by a decoratings committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
The
Chamber of Commerce
W. D. Sweney
Wendell Day
E. F. Rakow
Chamber of Commerce Office
Norbert Beckey
Miles Maher
Clayton Schmidt
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed in Muscatine 1952
Mayor Elmo Ferguson proclaims October 11 1952 as Fire Prevention Week in Muscatine aligning with a presidential proclamation. He urges public cooperation with the Fire Department and Prevention Bureau to reduce fires caused by negligence and ignorance and to protect property and lives.
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City of
Muscatine
Elmo Ferguson
Birth and marriage linked in Cortland on same day
Mrs. Clarence Homer welcomed a son at 12 40 a m and also gained a son in law on the same day in Cortland New York. The unusual family milestone occurred within hours of each other.
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Ike
NEA
Darlington
Krajewski
Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
Reading
Darlington Hoopes
Pennsylvania
Hoopes
By Richard Kleiner
Childre i
Joy School
Thomas Boggs
Second St
Osantee
Criscs
THUR
SAT
Lake Valley
Waconia
Nestles
Arge
Johnson
Phillip Morris
Cedar Market
Cedar Street
iChainge Acceunt
King’s Store
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