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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1952

Page

7

Letts Chapter Books Meeting Tonight at 7:30

Letts Chapter Books No 370 of the Order of Eastern Star meets in regular session at 7 30 tonight with an obligation service. Members are asked to bring cookies for refreshments. New Four H members welcomed at Grandview school meeting on Oct 13 with plans for next year.

Letts Order of Eastern Star Grandview Louisa County Tom Robertson Kenny Jerry Diller Neil Riley Padget Bob Schlutz Robert Slater James Hafner Tommy Carpenter Dwight Stineman Bob Dodder Judith Schomberg Omaha Cloyce Downer Earl Wilson Hazel Thompson

Muscatine Exhibitors Earn Prizes at American Royal Livestock Show

Muscatine county entries were among Iowa exhibitors winning ribbons at the American Royal Livestock Show in Kansas City. First place winners include Senior Bull Calves WL Bank Standard by W. C. Anderson and Son of West Liberty. Aberdeen Angus Bulls three steers C. E. Yoder and Sona Muscatine. Aberdeen Angus Steers Gold Pride by Yoder and Sons Muscatine.

Muscatine County Iowa Kanas City WL Bank Standard W. C. Anderson and Son West Liberty C. E. Yoder Sona Muscatine Yoder and Sons

Home Builder Profits From Services of the Architect

The article explains how hiring a skilled architect benefits a custom home project. Architects translate family ideas into cohesive plans, improve space and privacy, and may add up to 8 percent more area for under 2 percent extra cost. They handle legal requirements, drawings, specs, cost estimates, and supervise construction to completion. Payment options include a 10 percent percentage fee or a cost plus fee arrangement.

Construction Research Bureau National Clearing-House

Bloomington 4 H Club Observes Parents Night at Fair

The Bloomington 4 H Club held its Parents Night at the Bloomington Grange Hall with 24 members, 26 parents and 3 leaders present. New officers were installed including Don Klebe as president and Richard Lane as vice president, with plans for a skating party and theater fundraiser.

Bloomington Bloomington Grange Hall Paul Kopf James Smalley Wayne Schneider Carl Schmidt Walter Hoag Navy Harold Craig Harry Schneider Donna Schneider Donna Kay Owen Clifford Braun Don Klebe Richard Lane Paul Reed Donna Owen Robert Spalding

Hog prices slip as cattle market steadies in Chicago

Hog prices fall 10 to 25 cents with most hog sales at 18 half to 18 65 per cwt for butchers and 16 50 to 18 for sows. Top reported around 18 80 for lightweights, while heavier hogs remain scarce and demand weak. Cattle prices show steadier tone amid lower hog momentum.

Chicago USDA

Local Market Poultry and Eggs Rates

Heavy hens Leghorns 14c. heavy breed springs over 4 12 pounds 23c. under 41%? 20c. Leghorn springs inc Eggs No 1 44c Med 86c No 2 25c Pullet 20c. Local Hog Market good to choice truck hogs 140 to 160 lbs 14.75 to 16.00.

Leghorn Springs Inc

Low-Cost Housing Plan Promises Durable 2 Bedroom Home

A compact 800 square foot design by W. H. Schumacher offers low initial cost and maintenance. Priced between 7500 and 8000 dollars, the plan features brick veneer sidewalls, a fire-resistant asphalt shingle roof, and plywood construction for strength.

W. H. Schumacher Zoe Lane Oklahoma City

Market Pork Weights Prices Listed by Weight Range

The listing shows various live pig weights from 160 to 500 pounds and up with price ranges per hundredweight including seniors and sows. Prices move from about 14.25 to 17.75 per cwt across weight bands, noting good to choice sows at specific ranges and stag values with no dockage.

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Chicago Produce Chicago Butter Firm Receipts Steady

Chicago butter market shows receipts of 218 565 with wholesale buying prices unchanged. 93 AA and 92 A scores listed. 70 5 90 B 68 75 and 89 C 67 25. Eggs firm with receipts 5 954 and wholesale prices steady except on 0 8 mediums two cents higher. Large whites 65 mixed 60 U S mediums 45 U S standards 43 46 current receipts 36 dirties 33 checks 30.

Chicago U. S

Dry ice at 114 degrees below zero asserted

A claim states dry ice temperature at 114 degrees Fahrenheit below zero and another note links Jerusalem’s name to a meaning abodes of peace.

Jerusalem

Custodian Offers Reward for Vandalism at City Hall Restroom

The custodian of City Hall offers a 10 dollar reward for information leading to arrests in malicious damage to restroom window screens. Twenty one cigarette holes were found in the screens and lipstick smears were reported on walls. The restroom will close at 5 p.m. until further notice.

J. H. Kelley

New YW Executive Director Introduced At Board Meeting

Mrs. Fay Gibson was introduced as the new executive director of the YWCA at a board meeting Monday night. She assumed duties that day, replacing Miss Gertrude Lange who left town. The board also noted a Junior High Y Club formation and plans for the January 28 membership meeting. Gail Nichless will attend the January Omaha convention for physical education personnel.

Fay Gibson YWCA Gibson Gertrude Lange Gail Nichless Omaha J. D. McPike James Kent

Property Transfers in Muscatine Estate Records

Alfred Wagner administrator of Thomas B. Meredith estate sells part of lot 3 block 97 to Ethel Rae Schwitzer. Frances B. and Lemuel Massey and Francis J. Smith transfer part of lot 5 block 1 Park Place Muscatine to Lemuel W. Massey Jr. Alvie M. and Helen L. McIntyre sell to R. M. Meyer for 3 percent Cypress addition Muscatine.

Alfred Wagner Thomas B. Meredith Ethel Rae Schwitzer Muscatine Frances B Lemuel Massey Francis J. Smith Lemuel W. Massey, Jr Park Place Alvie M Helen L. McIintyre R. M. Meyer Cypress

Organization of PTA Considered At West Branch

West Branch plans to form a Parent Teacher Association to improve relations between teachers and parents. A meeting is set at the high school tonight at 7:30 p.m. for interested residents, with or without children in school.

PTA West Branch

Rail mileage tallies for Nebraska and Missouri

The record notes Nebraska has 5 280 miles of railroads and Missouri 6 833 miles, highlighting state rail infrastructure figures.

Nebraska Missouri

Drivers Warned By Police Head to Obey Stop Signs

Muscatine Police Chief Ted McGill warned motorists to observe all stop signs including school signs. Officers will file charges for violators and check student driving permits used for commuting to school only. Bicyclists on sidewalks face a 30 day bicycle impoundment penalty.

Muscatine Ted McGill McGill

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