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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1964
Page
10
Monday receipts expected 12,000 cattle and 7,000 hogs in Chicago markets. Slaughter steers steady. heifers strong to 50 higher. cows and bulls mixed with some declines. Hogs mostly 25 lower. sow prices steady to 25 lower. lambs steady with ewes down about 1.00.
In Des Moines UPI reports demand fairly good and mostly steady with receipts estimated at 30 000, actuals last week 40 000 and year ago 36 000. Hog price ranges are listed for U S 1 3 butchers and 1 2 butchers by weight brackets with sow prices included.
A fragmented price list shows animal weights from 240 to 500 plus pounds with corresponding per hundredweight prices ranging roughly from 13.50 down to 10.00. The data resembles a butcher or cattle market rate sheet with several weight brackets.
A funeral service for Douglas MacArthur featured a 19 gun salute and taps as his flags were presented to Mrs. MacArthur. Ambassador Douglas MacArthur attended with family, while Japanese officials joined the crowd. Market notes followed, detailing hog, cattle, sheep, poultry, wool, grain, and egg prices reflecting the wartime era.
Rep. James Bromwell told lawmakers the Otepka affair threatens Congress as an instrument of government. He cited Otepka’s removal from a security role, alleged cooperation with a Senate subcommittee, and relocations within the State Department as signs of executive overreach and a possible plot against O tepka. He urged officials to assert their right to uncover facts in the national interest.
Stanley P. Zrudsky a lifelong Linn county resident died Saturday morning in a Cedar Rapids hospital Born Sept 27 1911 in Cedar Rapids married Louise Roshar Jan 7 1935 in Cedar Rapids employed by Quaker Oats Co for 11 years and lived on South Eleventh Street for 22 years He was a member of CSA lodge in Cedar Rapids Survived by wife two daughters two sons two grandchildren stepmother five brothers three sisters Services Monday at 10 p.m in Murdoch chapel Burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel Sunday afternoon
The Rev. Nicholas Saikley of St. George Syrian Orthodox Church will join the first Insight panel on KCRG TV Sunday. His name was omitted from Friday Gazette’s panelist list. The program studies social and personal problems and airs tomorrow at 5 30 p.m.
Earland F. Wilson Jr. aged 22, with no address, faced charges of breaking and entering and vagrancy after police found him sleeping in an unoccupied apartment at 61314 Fourth Avenue SE. Fred A. Burchard, owner of the building, accused Wilson of forcing the door multiple times and stealing about $6. Wilson admitted sleeping there Tuesday and Wednesday but denied stealing. He received a ten day suspended sentence on the vagrancy charge and was held in the county jail for the breaking and entering count.
Several fires reported in Eastern Iowa Friday scorched structures. The Mosher family home, twelve miles south of Guttenberg, was destroyed by a Friday afternoon blaze. The Jaycees sponsor a relief drive with Securities State Bank as collecting agent. Nearby, Clyde Dalley north of Freeport saw twenty acres burned.
Firemen were summoned to the S. L. White residence four times from 9 p.m. Friday to 6 20 a.m. Saturday to extinguish minor blazes. No injuries or major damage reported and investigation continuing.
Edward Walsh, 49, of near Le Claire, was killed Saturday after being struck by a freight train south of Le Claire. A cloudburst caused a flash flood along the Rock Island Lines half a mile south, drowning eight people.
Massachusetts ballot law commission rejected two delegate candidates pledging to Kennedy for vice president and two pledges backing Johnson for president. One such Kennedy pledge came from Williams College professor James MacGregor Burns. Rejection due to lack of permission to use names under state law.
The Iowa Press Association named master editor-publishers for three Iowa newspapers. Philip Adler of Davenport Daily Times Leo Mores of Harlan Tribune and Harlan News-Advertiser and Fred Morain of Jefferson Bee and Jefferson Herald received the awards. Carl Hamilton of Iowa State presented the honors at a banquet.
A district court jury in Dubuque ruled Iowa Highway Patrolman Jack Moore must pay $3,600 in damages to Nora McCarthy for injuries from a June 2, 1963 crash near Key West. McCarthy claimed Moore pursued another car without siren or red light. Moore contended she changed lanes abruptly. The award was reduced from $30,000.
ST. PAUL AP It cost J L Carr about 7000 to remove hornet nests from his house caves and gutters Friday He used a torch made of gasoline soaked rags at attached to a fish pole to burn out the insects Firemen estimated damage to the burned out roof and upstairs at 7000
Thomas Russell 85 a Guttenberg resident and one of the few Spanish American War veterans in the country died Friday He was a painter and redecorator in Dubuque Survivors include a son Wendell of Guttenberg and two sisters Services are Monday at 2 p m at the Sharer funeral home Darlington Wisconsin Friends may call at Tuecke funeral home here until 10 p m Saturday
The article lists area church services with pastors and times for Marion churches including First Baptist Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic Christian Lutheran and more. It notes Sunday school times worship services and evening programs plus special events at multiple parishes.
Seven Iowa high school seniors are named winners of Collins Radio science scholarships to be awarded at the Iowa Academy of Science meeting at Luther College next Saturday. Recipients, chosen from top entrants nationwide, include four Bettendorf High School students Har old K. Grieshaber Nic W. LeGrand Barry J. Levin and Candace Ann Schau and others Rita Mary Healy from Sacred Heart Boone Michael J. Klass of Central Sioux City and D. David Walker of Iowa City. Awards total 500 for first place 300 each for two seconds and 100 each for four thirds. Scholarships will be sent to the colleges the winners will attend.
DECORAH David Sheda, 23, Cresco, was fined 300 dollars and costs after being charged with buying beer for minors. He and two juveniles were arrested for drinking in the park earlier this week. Sheda had a similar fine from February 23 and was still paying it at the time of the second arrest.
City forester Bob Gardner announced the spring spraying program to curb elm bark beetles carrying Dutch elm disease has begun. Crews will treat elm trees citywide weather permitting, using an oil based chemical needing detergent for removal from houses and vehicles. manufacturers guarantee no paint damage.
Decorah Betty Jo Jagerson aged 28, mother of five, received bench parole to a one year term for forgery after making restitution for the checks.
Legal notices announce probate hearings for the wills of Mary Margaret Mahanna Warren Pettson and Florence E Drager in Linn County Court. Executors Caroline F. Sharpe and filings by Swift & Swift and Cart Hendrickson are noted with dates April 10 1964 and second publication April 18 1964. Creditors are urged to file claims within six months.
Probate notices announce the last will and testament of Edward T. Hadsell, deceased, filed in Cedar Rapids Iowa. The case lists the county clerk court and attorney Carl Hendrickson. Details include the probate number and designation of the late resident.
Probate notice Names Wilfred C Bernstorf as administrator of Kate Deamer estate in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the clerk of the district court for allowance. if not, claims will be barred. Attorneys Lynch Dallas Smith and Harman represent the administrator.
Probate No 30650 relates to the estate of Henry Blazer deceased with a will dated February 7 1964 admitted to probate. Libbie S Blazek and Joseph J Seve named as executors and attorneys for probate. Publication date and other details are not legible.
Notice is given that Michael J. Hennessey and Robert G. Hennessey are appointed executors of the estate of Eliza Beth E. Hennessey deceased. All debts owed to the estate must be filed with the clerk of the district court. O Rieley and Rosser represent the executors. Date April 18, 1964.
In Eastern Iowa nearly everyone reads the Gazette want ads for local sales jobs and services. The notice highlights broad readership and the paper’s role as a community information hub.
Probate No 30668 in Linn County Iowa District Court notes estate of Arthur J Possehl deceased admitted to probate. Executor Alfred J Schmuecker authorized to handle immediate payments and filings. Codicil dated March 29 1961 referenced. Fisher and Perkins listed as solicitors. date April 18 1962.
Probate No 30644 lists the estate of Louise Coon, deceased. The last will dated August 19, 1950 was admitted to probate on April 3, 1964. First Trust and Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids is named to serve as executor. Creditors are noticed to present claims by April 11, 1964.
Ordinance 29-64 final passage by Cedar Rapids City Council on April 8 1964 changing the zoning of Lot Two (2) Auditor’s Plat No 104 Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa from R-2 Single Family to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District for use per outlined purposes. A 40 foot street right of way dedication from Center Point Road NE is required. Publication stated April 11 1964.
Ordinance 3066 final passage rezones Lot 1 Auditor's Plat No 124 Linn County excluding West 49 feet from R-2 to R-4. City will publish costs. ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. Introduced March 25 1964 by Mayor Robert M L Johnson. attested by Harold G Behagter. Published in Cedar Rapids Gazette April 11 1964.
The Cedar Rapids City Council on April 8 1964 passed an ordinance to rezone portions of Section 35 84 7 from R 1 to R 2 single family districts. The change widens the R 2 area and allows single family use per district rules. The ordinance becomes effective after passage and publication. Mayor Robert M L Johnson. City Clerk Harold G Schaefer. Published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette April 11 1964.
Ordinance No 31-64 final passage by Cedar Rapids City Council on April 8 1964 rezones a parcel described as a part of the North Fri V2 NE V4 of Section 4 82 7 formerly Lots 90 91 92 102 103 and 104 Auditor's Plat No 65 Linn County from R-1 to R-2 Single Family District subject to a public highway and requires petitioners to pay publication costs. Introduced April 8 1964 by Mayor Robert M L Johnson. City Clerk Harold G Schaefer.
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