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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1952
Page
3
Relatives announce the body of Pvt. Everette C. Harper, killed in Korea July 16, will reach Muscatine at 2:53 a.m. October 10. Fairbanks Funeral Home will handle rites and arrangements are pending.
George Banks of Muscatine is free on a 25 bond awaiting a hearing for defrauding an innkeeper after Friday night arrest. Herbert Powell of Muscatine also faced a similar charge and was fined 4 with 2.50 costs. charges were dismissed. Fred Terry Jr of East Tenth Street posted 25 bond for assault and battery pending a hearing before Justice Wilson. Donald Joseph Reschly of Washington was fined 5 and costs for illegal possession of fireworks. Floyd Nupp of Andalusia was turned over to Ottumwa officials. Frank Nupp of Andalusia was released after temporary detention.
Clarence Hubble of Muscatine is honored by Standard Oil for outstanding tire merchandising this season. He will attend the Iowa Ohio State football game in Iowa City on Oct 25 with a noon luncheon at the Mayflower Inn. The award recognizes 650 top Des Moines area tire dealers for sales excellence.
Norma J. Doty sues William Doty for divorce alleging cruelty. They wed June 21 in Iowa City and separated Sept. 30. She seeks alimony, furniture, and payment of household debts. Louis H. York granted divorce from Norma M. York with $100 monthly alimony and retention of Lot 7 Oak Ridge. Shirley J. McCleeary granted permission to remarry after divorce from Glen E. McCleeary. Phyllis Mercer vs Howard Mercer dismissed.
The weddings of Janet Murphy daughter of Mrs Ray Paxsort Wapello and Pfc Rolland Griffin Camp Chaffee Ark son of Paul Griffin Wapello were solemnized Sept 20 at Van Buren Presbyterain church. The Rev Miller officiated. The bride wore royal blue satin and navy accessories. Griffin is stationed at Camp Chaffee seeking treatment for Korean War wounds. The couple will reside in Ft Smith Arkansas.
Four boys were summoned to the police station after brick throwing at a greenhouse Friday night. Police noted a license number from their car and detained them. No damage was reported at the greenhouse.
The Rev. M. D. Kilver of Grace Lutheran will travel to Seattle for the 18th biennial ULCA convention October 8 to 15. About 600 churchmen attend with Iowa sending six delegates to approve a 1954 55 budget over 12 million dollars and to elect officers.
Three Muscatine women Jeanette Barthus Nonne Ballew and Elizabeth Carlson will bowl in the qualifying rounds of the annual Women's National Bowling Championship at Waterloo. Top scorers will advance to the championship matches later this month.
Hens exposed to invisible ultraviolet light lay 10 to 19 percent more eggs than birds kept under normal conditions.
West End Fortnightly Club held a Friday tea at 510 West Second Street the home of Mrs Raymond Titus. Guest speaker Atty John Stevens delivered a pre election talk marking the first meeting of the fall schedule.
The Academy of Friendship committee of the Women of the Moose will meet Monday evening at the lodge hall after a 6 30 potluck supper. Committee in charge includes Ann Wollett chair man Retha Keller Flora Diercks ee Carter and Helen Laugh in. A card party Thursday evening awarded Leo LaCroix first prize Bill Houseman second and T W Kindler third. Another card party is planned for Thursday Oct 16.
The Daughters of Union Veterans meet Monday at the courthouse for an afternoon session. Royal Neigher Sunshine club members host a Tuesday potluck at the Union hall with games starting at 1 30 p m. Muscatine Newcomers Beta Forum gathers Tuesday evening at Mrs Lyle Dunston’s home 1005 Lincoln boulevard.
The Chamber of Commerce calendar lists events from Monday October 6 through Friday October 10 including Muscatine Community Players performances Peg 70 My Heart and a Muscatine meeting schedule. Activities span district meetings REA day turkey dinners and sports events with local church suppers and a high school football game.
Bloomington township Farm Bureau elected Daniel Welk as director and Glen Sheild as assistant director at the meeting held Thursday evening in the Grange hall. Harry Schneider reported on boys Four-H and Mrs. Carl Schmidt and Mrs. Harry Schneider on girls Four-H. County bureau resolutions and a questionnaire were discussed. A potluck lunch followed, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles TeStrake. Twenty three members attended.
Vernon Reinier age 12 of 611 Grand View Avenue received three stitches to his left arm after a dog bite. Police reported the incident occurred Friday afternoon.
City and church notices list meetings at Masonic temple and local churches, a district teachers convention in Davenport prompting school closures, and poetry and amaranth practices. Also reported are hospital admissions and discharges, a Hollywood move for Betty Barton, weather outlook, and a rural workshop planned for Oct 13.
Two Muscatine county members attended one of nine regional meetings of the Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association held in Iowa City Friday. Ansel Chapman of Johnson County hosted the ninth meeting with separate workshop sessions for tuberculosis workers.
The cornerstone for the new boys cottage at the Lutheran Homes will be laid Sunday at 11 30 a m as part of the alumni homecoming. Rev L A Stumme will oversee the ceremony with a worship service at 10 30 a m and a potluck dinner at noon. The event includes sealing a copy of the constitution and other Lutheran Homes documents in the stone and invites public attendance.
Muscatine Iowa Board of Water and Light Trustees will hold a hearing October 28 1952 at 7 30 P M in Muscatine office on proposed plans specifications and form of contract for laying 16 inch water main to connect a new well to the city system. Bids received read aloud. objections may be filed in writing to appeal.
In Muscatine during September activity at the Iowa employment office was very low with few job applications. Harold O. Whitacre reported 73 active files and 27 new applications, the lowest since WWII. Ninety five found work. 32 women and 42 veterans.
The Muscatine Municipal Water Works invites sealed proposals with a certified check in the stated amount. Bids must be entered within the deadline, signed proposals, and a 100 percent performance bond furnished. The board may reject any bid, require bonds, and bidders cannot withdraw for 30 days. Specifications available at the secretary's office 127 East Third Street.
The case in Muscatine County Iowa opens the last will of Earl V Waltman for probate. A hearing and proof to admit the will is set for October 16 1952 at the district court at Muscatine.
A week of lodge and club events opens with Peg O' My Heart at the high school auditorium Monday at 8 pm, with ticket sales at the door. Rotary hears Sgt. Leonard Sims at noon in the Hotel Muscatine, and DeMolay Commandery meets at the Masonic Temple.
The Rev K E Matschulat pastor evangelist from Le Clair will speak at the First Assembly of God church 800 Main St next week at 7 30 p m Monday through Thursday He and Evangelist L Clark from Gardena California will also sing and play instruments at the Sunday 10 45 a m worship service.
Joy defeated Media 36 to 16 on Friday night as Short scored twice in the first and later quarters and Wigant added a second period score. Media notched both touchdowns in the second period while Joy’s lineup included Morrow, Short, Retherford, Wigant, Moran, and Smith.
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