Church Leader to Headline Muscatine Lodge and Club Events
Dr. John C. Clinton executive secretary of the Iowa Inter-Church Council will be guest speaker at the Rotary Club noon meeting in Muscatine to kick off weekly activities for lodges and clubs. He aids centennial celebration at First Presbyterian and other groups meet through Friday including Elks IOOF Kiwanis Y's Men and Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Clinton
Iowa Inter-Church Council
Rotary Club
Muscatine
Clinton
Synod of Iowa
First Presbyterian Church
Elks Lodge No
Fiks
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
IOOF
Kiwanis Club
Elks
Matt Leuck
Harold Ogilivie
Chicago
Leuck
C. L. Dunston
Chais
Y's Mens Club
YMCA
Iowa Lodge No. 2
Knights of Columbus
KC Hall
Masonic Temple
DeMolay Commandery No. 1
Knights Templar
MHS
Muscatine Club
Hotel Muscatine
Max Collins
Edward H. Bitter Post
American Legion
Legion
Municipal Light and Water Office
Angel Street
Wyoming Lodeo
Knight of Pythias
Two Four-H Clubs Plan Family Night Programs Monday
Two Muscatine county Four-H clubs announce Monday family night programs led by Extension Director Harold Craig. The Livewires meet at High Prairie church at 7 p.m and the Plucky Pikers at Nichols High School gym at 7 30 p.m. The Sweetland Sunshine Four Houl meets at Mary Ann Halling’s home Monday Oct 13 at 4 p.m.
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Muscatine County
Directo
Harold Craig
L.ie
High Prairie Church
Nichols High School
Sweetland Sunshine Four
Mary Jane Eiseleskin
Thesis
Cedar Women's Club
Donald Pittman
Red Distribution Committee
Ex Wersion
Pikeheim Bureau
Harry Braun
Wednusday
Moscow
Loreraine Cole
Montpelier Farm Bureau
Hazel Dell
Goshen
Yankees Name Eight Managers Between 1908 And 1915
The New York Yankees baseball club employed eight managers in the period from 1908 through 1915, reflecting a rapid leadership turnover as the team sought competitive stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Kewanee Hosts Area Teachers at Annual Meeting
Teachers from Henry Rock Island Mercer counties gather at the National Guard armory in Kewanee for the annual Black Hawk vision of Illinois Education Association. The Scars program moved from Stock Island to Kewanee with speakers including Anthony Marinaccio Bruce Thomas Letitia Waleh and Dr W W Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butlao Prairie
Illinois Education Asia
National Guard Armory
Kewanee
Scars
Stock Island
Henry
Rock Island
Mercer
Anthony Marinaccio
Peoria
Bruce Thomas
World Traveler
Letitia Waleh
University of Lilinnis
W. W. Bauer
The
American Medical Assn
City Lot Lines Determined by Sun and Stars
The article notes that in early surveying, authorities used solar and stellar observations to set property boundaries guiding land division and urban planning.
Centenary Plans Under Way For Local Masonic Chapter
Washington Chapter No. 4 and Rural Arch Masons Webb Council met at the Masonic temple Friday night to plan the centennial celebration. Other routine business and reports were presented. details of the centennial event will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington and Webb
Masonic Temple
Elthon Addresses GOP on Iowa Road Progress
Leo Elthon candidate for Lieutenant Governor spoke to the Young Republicans at the courthouse. He highlighted Iowa's highway system ranking second to Texas and urged pay-as-you-go funding, noting about 1000 miles were improved last year. He said current improvements rely on available money and outlined broader campaign issues. Next Young Republican meeting set for Monday Oct 27 with location to be announced.
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Iowa
Texas
Leo Elthon
Court House
Young Republican Club
Manuel Martin Hospitalized After Lever Beating
Manuel Martin of 316 12 East Second Street was in semi serious condition at Bellevue Hospital after a beating Friday night. Police notes say he was struck by a pop bottle and suffered possible concussion facial fractures mouth lacerations and loss of teeth. He was taken to the station and then to the hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Martin
East Second Street
Bellevue Hospital
Walnut Street
George Kinser
Martin
Cpl. Richard R. Buster Enroute From Korea
Cpl. Richard R. Buster son of Mr and Mrs Ray Buster route 3 Muscatine is en route to the United States under the Army rotation program after 12 months in Korea He served as a storage specialist in the 74th Ordnance Battalion 44th Depot Company He entered the Army in 1951 and holds the Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal A Muscatine High School graduate he was formerly a farmer.
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Eighth Army
Korea
Army
Richard R. Buster
Ray Buster
Route 3
Muscatine
United States
74Th Ordnance Battalion
44Th
Cpl
Buster
Muscatine High School
Future Farmers Will Send Group To Kansas City
Two Muscatine FFA members depart Sunday night for Kansas City Missouri to attend the national convention October 13. Delegates Mark Kemper and John Baker go as guests of the Milwaukee railroad and expect to return Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
Mark Kemper
John Baker
Milwaukee Railroad
Three Killed in Traffic Mishaps in Iowa
Iowa's 1952 motor vehicle death toll rose to 431 after three fatalities overnight. Walter Howe, 62, of New Boston died Friday night crossing Highway 218 when struck by Henry R. Krebill, 19, of Donnellson, who said he did not see him. A two car crash near West Chester, Washington County killed Rose Anne Marek, 52, and John Leslie Embree, 4, both of Wellman, Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Walter Howe
New Boston
Lee County
Rose Anne Marek
John Leslie Embree
Wellman
State Highway Patrol
Martha Raye in Critical Condition
The 36 year old singing comedian Martha Raye remained in critical condition at St. Francis hospital after a blood transfusion. She was flown from Jamaica with a severe intestinal disorder and tests were underway to decide if surgery is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Martha Raye
St. Francis Hospital
Sweetland Y A Class Entertainment At Hetzier Home
Sweetland Y A class social was held Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hetzier with assistants Donna Sywassink and Alma Drumm. Verle Sywassink led the business meeting as James Van Camp organized court whist and prizes went to Marie Sloan Beverly Sywassink Dorothy Connor Verle Sywassink Rev James Sloan and Calvin Drumm. Attendees included Rev and Mrs James Sloan Mr and Mrs Yearl Connor Mr and Mrs Gordon Moorhead Mr and Mrs Arthur Raub Mr and Mrs Calvin Drumm Mr and Mrs James Van Camp and Joanne Mr and Mrs Vernon Toyne Mr and Mrs Verle Sywassink Mrs Ralph Sywassink and Mr and Mrs Marvin Hetzler Dean and Joan. Next November meeting will be hosted by Mr and Mrs James Van Camp assisted by Ralph Moorhead and Betty Dierks with Vernon Toyne in charge of entertainment.
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Sweetland
Sweetland Y. A
Marvin Hetzier
Donna Sywassink
Alma Drumm
Verle Sywassink
James van Camp
Marie Sloan
Beverly Sywassink
Dorothy Connor
James Sloan
Calvin Drumm
Ralph Moorhead
Betty Dierks
Vernon Toyne
Baseball spikes steel weight estimated at seven to eight tons
About five ounces per cleat yields a total steel weight around seven to eight tons for the spikes used in baseball. This figure reflects the cumulative mass of metal across all cleats in common use.
West Branch Team Buys New Gear From Fundraising Sales
West Branch football players receive new equipment funded by a three day tag sale contest. Linemen sold red tags and backs white tags in school and business districts. Coach Bud Andrus reports receipts totaling 88.25 with 87 spent on a blocking dummy two footballs one helmet and three pairs of pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Nelson
Bud) Andrus
West Liberty PTA to Host Fred Schwengel Speaker
Representative Fred Schwengel of Davenport will address the West Liberty Parent-Teacher Association at 8 p.m. Monday in the high school. He serves on the state school legislative committee and will answer questions on the proposed state program for schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Fred Schwengel
Davenport
Baumgardner Spending Leave At Parents Home
Cpl. Cecil E. Baumgardner Jr. is spending a 30 day convalescent leave at his parents home, 218 Walnut Street. He was wounded Aug. 14 in Korea at Bunker Hill and has been transferred to the Great Lakes naval hospital in Chicago. He expects to return to the hospital after his leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Cecil E. Baumgardner, Jr
Cecil E. Baumgardner
Walnut Street
Cpl. Baumgardner
Bunker Hill
Korea
Great Lakes Naval Hospital
Chicago
Bond Forfeiture Ordered In OMVI Case
District Judge Matthew Westrate forfeited the $300 bond for Wilbur Harding in a drunken driving OMVI case. Harding was arrested June 30, 1951, on Highway 61 four miles east of Muscatine. The bond was furnished by the late Ralph Kleindolph. judgment for $300 was awarded against Kleindolph's executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Westrate
Wilbur Harding
Charles Anson
Harding
Muscatine
Ralph Kleindolph
Westrate
Washington PTA Meeting Reports School Survey Findings
A 7:30 p m Tuesday special Washington school PTA meeting will feature Dan A Cooper University of Iowa associate professor of education reporting on a Muscatine school building survey. Public invited. Also noted are new motor vehicle registrations, VFW auxiliary practice, local hospital admissions and discharges, and other community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
PTA
Dan A. Cooper
University of Iowa
Harry Mark
East Fifth Street
Chevrolet
D. R. Ingstadt
East Third Street
Buick
Hubert Or
Viola Mathes
Roscoe Avenue
Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Hall
Mabel Lange
Robert Zwolanek
Letts
Bellevue Hospital
Zwolanek
E. C. Rosenmund
Holly Street
Jack Spear
Tipton
University Hospital
Iowa City
Elmer Merridith
West Liberty
University of Town
Pearl Woodruff
Columbus Junction
Leo Askam
East Eighth Street
Albert Wacker
Wilton
Martha Hansen
Ida Howell
Hershey Hospital
Harlan Bishop
Son
Dorothy Welsch
Cedar Street
Martha Peck
Park Avenue
Henry Christiansen
Grandview Avenue
District Court Notes and Estate Proceedings
District Court notes announce appointment of jury commissioners L. D. Krueger G. W. Meerdink and S. A. Buckman for two years. The final report of Raymond Titus as referee in the estate of Ella Walter and Lydia Hoag versus Orpha Young Ashby and others is set for hearing at 10 a.m. October 20. Proceeds from the sale of Fletcher and Deshler addition No. 1 lot 35 are to be divided among named heirs and estates with totals listed for each beneficiary pending court approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Krueger
G. W. Meerdink
S. A. Buckman
Raymond Titus
Ella Walter
Lydia Hoag
Orpha Young Ashby
Fletcher and Deshler
Elmer Young
Charles Young
Elizabeth Fetsch Boal
Birdina Fotsch Howell
Paul Fotsch
Wesley Fotsch
Fred Anthony
Catherine L. Hummel
Donald R. Anthony
Marjory I. Buller
Elizabeth Dietrick
News Notes From Illinois City
Illinois City notes report Lee Fisher of Joy Illinois visiting his brother William Fisher at the Fisher home. Carter Baker of Milwaukee overnighted with his father Rev. E L Fahnestock, Ethyl Lynns of Washington Iowa visiting aunt Mrs Anna Vanalia. Wesley Krueger is a patient in Bellevue hospital Muscatine admitted Thursday.
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Illinois City
Lee Fisher
Joy, Il
William Fisher
Fisher
Carter Baker
Milwaukee
Wis
E. L. Fahnestock
Ethyl] Lynns
Washington, Ia
Anna Vanalia
Wesley Krueger
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Birth Announcements From Hershey and Bellevue Hospitals
Local hospitals report new births including a son to Mr and Mrs Richard Ale at 1005 East Seventh Street and a son to Atty and Mrs John Stevens at 9 Geneva Drive today.
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Hershey — Son
Richard Ale
East Seventh Street
Bellevue — Son
John Stevens
Geneva Drive
Hickenlooper Visit Slated for Muscatine Oct 29
Sen. Bourke Hickenlooper will speak in Muscatine on October 29 per John Stevens Muscatine County Republican Committeeman. Tentative plans include a dinner before the address with further arrangements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke Hickenlooper
Muscatine
John Stevens
Muscatine County
Cooler Weather Forecast for Eastern Iowa This Weekend
The eastern half of Iowa will see cooler weather this weekend with mostly fair skies. Friday peaked at 63 degrees while early morning readings dropped to 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mercury
Harvest Seen As Second Largest On Record
Washington officials say this year may be the second largest harvest on record. The Agriculture Department raised its Sept. 1 forecast by about 2 percent, leaving corn at 3.256 billion bushels and wheat at 1.299 billion. Corn under target and potato output short of the 350 million bushel minimum needed to avert spring shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Libya Emerges as Fourth Independent African Nation
Libya joins Egypt Ethiopia and Liberia as the fourth African country to shed colonial ties and gain full independence. The statement places Libya among newly sovereign states in Africa's decolonization wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
Egypt
Ethiopia
Liberia
Britannica Traces Dice Origins to Ancient History
The encyclopedia states that the game of dice dates back beyond recorded history, highlighting its ancient roots and long cultural presence across civilizations.
Illini youth enters three cattle in 1952 Livestock Exposition
Buffalo Prairie teen George Attig, 17, is among Illinois entrants for the 1952 International Livestock Exposition in Chicago from November 29 to December 6. He will show two Shorthorns and one Hereford in junior competition. One Shorthorn was breed champion at three county fairs. About 12 000 head from 34 states and Canada are expected with prizes over 100 000 dollars, mainly in breeding and fat cattle classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Attig
Illinois
Chicago
Canada
Wills Of Schwalm Daniels Filed For Probate In District Court
Wills of Herbert A. Schwalm who died Oct 6 and Ella J. Daniels who died Oct 7 have been filed for probate. Schwalm leaves all property to widow Geneva Schwalm who is executrix nominee. hearing set Nov 7. Daniels grants life use to husband Leroy G. Daniels who is executor. heirs include Norman E. Daniels Kenneth C. Daniels and Marian M. Finley. hearing set Nov 7. John L. Green died Sept 29 and his mother Alma S. Green petitions letters of administration to brother James E. Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Schwalm
Ella J. Daniels
Schwalm
Geneva Schwalm
Daniels
Leroy G. Daniels
Norman E. Daniels
Kenneth C. Daniels
Marian M. Finley
Nichols
John L. Green
Alma S. Green
James E. Green
Local bowlers set for state all star qualifying rounds
Jim Ballenger Ernie Naber Harold Riswold and Pete Kurriger travel to Des Moines to bowl in the qualifying rounds of the state all star tournament. They are scheduled to roll at 11 a.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ballenger
Ernie Naber
Harold Riswold
Pete Kurriger
Des Moines
Maine Unique Among States Bounded by a Single Neighbor
The text notes Maine is the only U S state bordered by just one state. It also references The Street Called Straight located in Damascus, indicating notable place names in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Union
Damascus
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Minocqua
Cypress Gardens
Kewanee Meeting
Ike
Leonard Warner
Huron 5. D
Elthon
Lever
Cpl. R. R. Buster
Wallace
Sterling
Stradivari
Romance OF the Sea
Ole JJ DA
Amceé
Bevelera-Opticianss
Hyman Applemon
L*j. H. T. Verry
London
England
Ralph Cudworth
Associated Press
Sweetland Y.A
Baumgardner
Parents
OMVI
Icity News
EAP OF
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Committee
Stevenson
Eisenhower
G.i.’S
Chapter
Hickenlooper
Schwalm. Daniels
Seea
Apa
Phelps Bros
Laurdry
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