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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1952
Page
2
Iowa Supreme Court rules a sale contract for the 120 acre Barclay farm northwest of Wilton is invalid unless all heirs sign. Lloyd Barclay of Wilton, owner, says the decision requires every heir to approve real estate sales, a first in Iowa.
Kenneth Jasperson sought to buy a farm in Cedar county Iowa for 27000 under a contract with two Barclay heirs, while the third heir resisted. Judge Pennington had ordered performance, but the Iowa Supreme Court, led by Justice C J Mulroney, reversed to settle the case.
The Jacksonville Texas region ships about 4000 carloads of tomatoes each year and has grown tomatoes commercially for more than 50 years, highlighting a long established agricultural industry.
A number of steam powered road vehicles were constructed in the era prior to 1800, illustrating early experimentation with steam propulsion in transportation. Inventors tested designs and mechanisms, laying groundwork for later automotive development.
Discussion explains defensive freezes in Canasta and when to use them to hinder opponents rather than win the pile. It warns of risks if cards are discarded and notes a properly planned freeze can save hundreds of points. The column also covers game basics and reader questions on Canasta.
Joy funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Anderson 64 died at Mercer county hospital Aledo were held at 2 p m in the Sherrard chapel officiated by Rev Allen C Eastland burial in Peniel cemetery at Joy She was a Joy resident in hospital five weeks born March 3 1888 married to John Anderson November 25 1907 member of Joy Presbyterian church Surviving Clyde and Charles two brothers John and Tom a sister Mrs Leslie Lord and one grand child She was preceded in death by her husband May 22 1952 Mr and Mrs Kenneth Keller are parents of a son born in Mercer county hospital at Aledo
Edward H Bitter post No 27 opens annual membership campaign with a kickoff at 8 p m Thursday. Harry Lewis of West Liberty will attend as department membership chairman. Seven teams organize the drive led by Raymond Wickers as membership chairman. Team rosters list captains and members for seven squads.
Columbus Junction reports the Community club met Monday October 27 at the S Bar S restaurant with thirty three members present. President Shrum Lewis led the session. The Woman's association of the United Presbyterian church met Friday at Mrs Herman Wehmeyer's home with eighteen members and three visitors. Mrs Anna Johnston gave the lesson.
A Japanese education article notes that flower arranging forms a significant branch of study. It is taught in elementary schools and also included in college courses, underscoring its cultural importance.
The white berries of mistletoe were believed to reflect the star guiding the Wise Men to Christ. They symbolized purity and peace, linking the plant to sacred meaning in holiday lore.
The statement notes that among Americans who have ever married, about one in nine have lost a spouse to death, reflecting historical widowhood rates and demographic patterns.
Funeral services for Myrtle Reynolds 75 lifelong resident will be at 3 p m Thursday at S C Snider Funeral home Cedar Rapids pastor Hobart Grant of Trinity Methodist Church will officiate Burial is in Oakridge cemetery
Nichols-T. B. Holcomb, about 40, suffered severe injuries to his left hand in a corn picker accident about 3 30 p m Tuesday while operating the machine on his farm four miles south of Nichols He was helped by neighbors and taken to a Lone Tree physician before being moved to Mercy Hospital Iowa City Extent of injuries is not known.
A scientific note reports that the ridges surrounding lunar craters could reach heights of about 20 000 feet, suggesting substantial relief on the Moon's surface. The finding highlights the rugged topography seen in lunar geology.
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