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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1953
Page
2
Chicago reports animals on Saturday with cattle at 200 head hogs 200 and sheep 1, indicating hogs tumbled 25 to 75 cents while cattle and sheep held steady amid weekend market activity and limited buying interest.
Salable hog receipts 6000 with barrows and gilts near Thursday lows. cows mostly steady to lower. Hog prices ranged 18 to 21.35 per cwt with top around 21.35 for 1202 lb lot. Calves 200 head salable, cattle receipts 1000, steers and heifers mostly 16 to 24.50. prime lots to 28. Sheep receipts 300 with lambs 24 to 24.50 top, springers to 27.00, ewes 7.50 to 11.00.
Receipts of 200 cattle, mainly small lots, with slaughter steers and heifers largely steady. Cows little changed, bulls scarce. Limited stocker feeder offerings. Monday sale expected. high choice fed steers scarce around 19.00, commercial and good heifers 18.50 to 19.00, utility cows 13.50 to 14.00, canners and cutters 11.50 to 12.75.
USDA report from Omaha shows feeder stock scarce while slaughter classes hold steady. Calves run 100 and cows and canners range from 10.50 to 12.25 with utility to commercial cows around 16.50, prime dealer activity limited.
Auction notes list hogs at Austin Minnesota with prices for weight classes 270 to 300 pounds at 19.40 dollars, 330 to 360 pounds at 18.90 dollars, and 500 to 550 pounds at 17.40 dollars. The item shows comprador shorthand and incomplete OCR.
Kansas City cattle receipts show 400 calves and 50 other head. market test not met due to low tally.
The slate of hog prices shows demand steady with mixed moves across weight classes. Top quoted hogs reach around $21.00, with various weights from 160 to over 360 pounds posting prices from about $18.25 to $21.00, and some shifts noted in daily activity.
Prices at the Cedar Rapids plant show hogs and cattle by weight quality and distance hauled. Readouts include Good butchers and Good packers ranges from 190 pounds to over 550 pounds, with beef and calf market figures and grain and forage notes.
Fragmentary river gauges shown for Davenport appear to track Mississippi River levels. Reading notes indicate varying stages with potential flood concerns referenced by local observers.
Principal securities and commodity markets closed for Good Friday across the United States while several dairy poultry and livestock markets operated as usual observers noted the holiday impact on trading volumes and schedules.
The notice lists liveweight price breaks by weight range from 160 to 550 pounds in Otumwa. Prices start around $19.15 per 100 pounds and vary by segment up to $18.25 for larger weights.
The report lists live hog quotes by weight bands ranging from 320 to 550 pounds, with prices from $19.40 down to $17.50 per hundredweight. Notable bands include 320-330 at $19.30 and 500-550 at $17.50.
Live poultry receipts total six trucks with steady prices, White Rocks selling around 40 to 41 cents per pound and other grades near 43 to 45 cents. Potatoes arriving 94 cars on track with Idaho russets priced from 5.25 to 5.30 per 50 pounds and Montana russets at about 4.25. Demand is slow and market very dull with moderate supplies across the region.
Price listings show butter and eggs largely unchanged with notation of quality grades. Heavy weights carry extra No. 1 and medium classifications. figures include 67 to 90 cent ranges and 92 score for an overall index.
Olive Cooper of Marion files in Cedar Rapids federal district court to collect 10000 dollars in death benefits plus interest and costs from the U S government on a National Service Life Insurance policy issued to Arland DeCellis Topel a World War II veteran killed in a Los Angeles auto accident June 10 1952. Beneficiaries Ramona Christensen and Leland Cooper would receive 5000 each if valid. Veterans Administration contends the policy was not in force at death.
Harold Ewoldt, manager of the Chamber of Commerce Traffic bureau, was named chairman of the classification and rate committee of the Midwest Shipper Motor Carrier conference. He will work with carriers and shippers to improve understanding and promote harmony on rates. The full committee is to be announced at the May 8 Minneapolis meeting open to all shippers and motor carriers in the Midwest.
A Vernon View neighborhood quarrel led to Paul McElroy receiving a 100 dollar fine, with 50 dollars suspended by Justice Miles Adams. His brother Boyd faced a similar charge dismissed. They were accused of beating Russell P. Myers, the neighbor, on March 21. trial occurred Wednesday.
Chesapeake Ohio mayor Jake Smith, now village magistrate, recalls a former schoolteacher in court. On her guilty plea he imposes a quirky sentence: pay $5 or write on paper I shall not cross the yellow line 1200 times. She chooses to pay.
Dag Hammarskjoeld, to be the U.N. secretary general, explained that his name is pronounced hammer shield. He noted the Swedis h meaning and spoke Thursday night about the pronunciation.
Washington General Alfred Gruenther, chief of staff to Ridgway, said the Soviet Union aims to isolate the United States from its NATO allies. He warned NATO faces unity tests due to economic strains and Moscow's tactics, and urged filling divisions and planes to meet end of 1952 goals.
Alfred L. Drew of 1644 Second Avenue SE was fined five dollars and costs in traffic court on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. His car struck a vehicle owned by Harry Kiesling of 3330 Southland Street SW near First Avenue and Murray Drive SW on Thursday night. Drew was traced by his license number after stopping briefly to look at the other car. Judge William Matias imposed the fine after hearing he saw no damage and drove away.
Josephine M. Wolff requests absolute divorce from Duane Wolff in Linn County Iowa District Court Cedar Rapids. Petition filed on May 8 1953 seeks equitable relief and other relief the court deems necessary. Notified defendants to appear by May 8 1953 or judgment by default may be entered.
State of laws Linn County S3 eCrOD given that the wa fobs on this 2nd day of 9 anne pantes and eualt Executor of tates Arthur J Sloan late of Teak County low de sceased. All persons indeb to said es oa are requested to m immediate yment thereof to the undersigned. ritfie having claims against the same with them duly authenticated in the s pe out of Linn County. A BEDELL Executor Pred W Hann Attorney.
On April 2 1953 Ralph W Remer was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of James Roy Anereys late of Linn County Iowa. Creditors are notified to file claims with O Rieley and O Rieley Attorneys within the law.
The Marion board of education approved a $150 yearly raise for elementary and high school teachers at Thursday night’s meeting. Snells Return from Berryville Arkansas after visiting relatives including Mrs. Snell and Mr. Hall, and Mrs. Bollinger in Malvern.
Dr Olaf Slostad of Cedar Rapids will speak at the Sunrise Easter service Sunday at 6 30 a m at Marion Methodist church The event features special musical selections by the senior and junior boys quartet and the high school Madrigal group Breakfast will be served at the Presbyterian church.
Clinton residents Clinton Mrs Eugene Strachen and her children Peggy and Wayne visited the Paul Andersons in Clinton on Thursday They plan to return home Saturday accompanied by the Andersons who will spend Easter with Mrs Andersons parents the Oliver Tiltons.
To Texas Barrie Gable a Cornell college student spends part of Easter vacation with his parents the Rev Mr and Mrs James P Gable. He will leave Sunday for Dallas to visit his brother Winton Gable a student at Southern Methodist University.
Mr and Mrs Lyle McConaughy of Clarion visit their parents E R McConaughys in Marion and Rose Harrison in Cedar Rapids for Easter. Laura and twins Mark and Marty join the reunion, marking a family gathering across three households.
Mrs. E D Jack accompanies grandchildren Jamie and Stephanie to their Oelwein home for Easter. She will stay in Oelwein with sons Darold and Dr Darwin Jack, while her husband plans a Sunday visit to the city.
Mrs. Ray Starry is advised of the death of her sister Mrs. A. E. Stowell of Stanwood Iowa after injuries from an auto accident in Chicago six weeks ago. Services will be held in Stanwood.
A vocal trio led by Mrs. C. De Jong with Betty Ann De Jong and Dorothy Klumph will sing at the Knights Templar Easter service Sunday afternoon. The service is open to the public at Marion Presbyterian Church.
Two large unfurnished rooms in a rental with children allowed. Bills paid. Reasonable rent. Phone 1088. Advertisement.
Ends visit by 1c Larry Blanchard son of Mrs Frances Griswold who returned Thursday to Fort Lowry Denver after spending time with his mother
Councilmen L A Franke and JL Phelps traveled to Washington Kansas Thursday to view a street sweeper in operation. Marion city officials weigh buying a new unit. Also notes Easter turkey offerings from Gordon Hatchery with sizes 5 to 8 pounds 14 pounds and large toms and a local resident Don Lacock recently discharged from service now at 1330 Third Avenue.
Nine piece dining room set including a china closet is offered for 35 dollars. Contact 921R for details.
Mrs. John G Larkin of 519 Ninth Street is back home Friday from a Cedar Rapids hospital where she underwent major surgery. Also note Easter specials at Storm's Stores offering nylon hose and Easter baskets with toys and dyes. Mrs Evelyn McEvoy returns to Marion from Chariton after winter visit with son in law and daughter Ralph Reynolds household.
Mrs L R Lange and Mr and Mrs William J Lange and their children visited relatives in Dubuque Thursday. Sunrise Easter service at Prairie Chapel church at 6 30 followed by breakfast. Bake sale senior benefit at Balster's Saturday 9 00 a m. Marion American Legion post contributed 50 to Red Cross drive. Kenneth V Murdoch returned home Thursday from Chicago.
Tama city officials report a total contribution of 858 dollars 25 cents to the Red Cross fund drive. Chairman Mrs. W M Coe announced the city’s quota was 850 dollars.
In Jerusalem Western and Eastern churches join a Via Dolorosa procession retracing Christ's steps from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Holy Sepulchre. Worshippers from Europe, America, and local Arabs observed at the 14 stations as Msgr. Alberto Gori celebrated mass at sunrise.
More than 700 attended a Holy Week final service at First Presbyterian as Dr. F Gerald Ensley Iowa bishop of the Methodist church urged that the important thing in life is how you finish. He linked Jesus final words to a life of faith and concluded faith must be shown throughout life. The Easter noon services were sponsored by the Ministerial Association YMCA and Cedar Rapids and Marion Council of Churches.
Sidney Brodson, who drew national notice for testifying before the senate crime committee, is indicted on three counts of federal income tax evasion. He is accused of dodging $79,621 in income taxes for 1948 1949 and 1950, after gaining fame from his televised Kefauver hearings story about a gambling system.
The U S Eighth Army names the proposed swap of sick and wounded prisoners of war Operation Little Switch in Korea. The broader prisoner exchange would be called Operation Big Switch if it proceeds.
Excessive dancing risks heart strain while long periods of inactivity can also harm heart health. Balanced routines with rest and moderate activity protect cardiac function.
A cluttered page lists Easter gift ideas and services from area businesses. Jewelry stores, fur storage, rug cleaning, jewelers, tailoring, upholstery, painting, heating, and rental services advertise cheap prices and contact numbers across Newhall and nearby streets. Various offers highlight wearables, home care, and professional errands suited for spring preparation.
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