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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

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Cattle and Hog Prices Edge Lower on Weak Friday Markets

Chicago livestock reports show hogs quot ed 10 to 25 cents lower with slow trading and uneven weights. Cattle and sheep mostly steady to weak with bulls down up to 50 cents and light demand. ranged prices list steers and heifers from mid twenties to over thirty dollars in various weight classes. Sizable receipts across hogs cattle and sheep reflect modest declines and mixed demand.

Chicago USDA Nebraska Ee Prime

Cedar Rapids Hog Market Prices Lift Reported

Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market rose about 15 cents for delivered and weighed hogs at Cedar Rapids plant facilities. The report lists various weights and categories including steers, yearlings, cows, bulls, and lambs with market quotes and declines in other grains and produce markets. Current receipts and wholesale fruit and produce prices are also included alongside stock quotations and grain market notes.

Cedar Rapids Cartus

New York Produce Price Report Cheeses and Potatoes Vary

New York reports quiet cheese trading with wholesale fresh milk prices. Cheddar prices list varied scores and June 1951 futures with firm market for creamery grades. Potatoes arrivals remain light with strong street demand and steady prices in Idaho Idaho russet, Colorado McClures and Minnesota offerings.

New York Alieas Midwest U.S Idaho Colorado McClures Northkota Minnesota Pontings

Chicago Produce Market Report

Live poultry steady with 22 truck receipts and no price data. Cheese notes show Swiss grade A 57 cents, longhorns 44 cents, diet of dairy items and various meat checks with quoted scores and case receipts. market firm with many price ranges for extras and processed goods as of today.

Early Grain Prices Fall Then Partial Recovery in Chicago

In Chicago on Thursday grains dropped early with wheat down to 5 percent lower and corn about as reported, while oats and rye slipped modestly. Soybeans varied around mid single digits, lard fell, and May prices ranged across the board as traders sought a rebound.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Provisions Prices for Grains and Feeds

The list shows cash prices for corn oats barley and hay in Chicago markets. Prices include No 4 corn at 1.70 1.80 and No 5 at 1.6954 1.78 12 sample at 1.68 1.74. Hay items include red clover timothy and alfalfa with various per bushel or ton figures. Soybeans are listed as none.

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WATERLOOMS Beef Prices Across Weight Classes

The market lists hogs and beef weights with varied prices. Prices rise to 16.75 for Hogs and display a range from 14.25 up to 16.75 for different weight brackets, including 170 to 550 pounds with several midpoints noted.

Hogs Steady as Market Slips Through Week

Ottumwa reports hog prices with sows and butchers driving values. Prices for various weight ranges show steady to slightly lower bids from $12.50 to $16.50 per cwt, reflecting demand shifts across weight categories.

Des Moines Market Receipts and Hog Prices Report

Receipts show Thursday estimates at 52 000 with week age 65 000 and actuals Wednesday 45 00. Market notes fair to active with steady to 15 cents higher prices. Hog price table lists weights from 160 pounds to 600+ pounds with prices ranging roughly from 12.65 to 17.25 dollars per hundredweight and varying by weight class.

Des Moines Santas Its

Kansas City Livestock Receipts and Steer Prices

Cattle receipts reach 800 with 100 calves as ten loads of string choice to prime Colorado fed steers average 1.142 pounds. Colorado fed steers hold at 36.00 dollars, with overall trade described as a light cleanup and prices about steady.

Kansas City Colorado

Grass Fires Tied Cedar Rapids Fire Crews in Vigil

Several grass fires stretched Cedar Rapids fire departments on Wednesday. The largest blaze burned near the Dewey and Almy plant, lasting nearly three hours and fanned by a southeast wind. A separate grass fire threatened the KCRG transmitter, but crews extinguished it before oil tanks were endangered. Engineer Mervyn Lewis received minor facial burns during firefighting. Additional blazes were reported on Thirty-fifth Street NE and Circle Drive NE.

Dewey and Almy Cedar Rapids WCF Wilson Avenue Kcrg-Kcrk Ems Mervyn Lewis Thirty-fifth Street Circle Drive

Oil Walkout Now Set for April 30

Denver United Press report says major oil unions threaten a nationwide strike beginning April 30 if wage talks fail. Officials say about 275,000 oil workers are covered and had postponed the move once more after Wednesday night talks.

Denver

Seven Marion Teachers Resign Positions

Seven Marion school teachers submitted resignations to Supt C B Vernon. They include Richard Peterson and Donna Whiting of the high school, Bess Pishney kindergarten, D E Koeppen second grade, Betty Jenkins sixth grade Lincoln, Mrs Robert Vrbicek first grade, and Ruth Chartier second grade Emerson. All 44 teachers were re elected by the board. motives varied.

Marion School C. B. Vernon Richard Peterson Donna Whiting Bess Pishney D. E. Koeppen Betty Jenkins Lincoln School Robert Vrbicek Ruth Chartier Emerson School

Mrs. W. J. Fleisher Dies at 65 in Marion

Mrs. William J. Fleisher 65 longtime Marion resident died Wednesday at 3 15 p m at her home 409 Twenty second street after a long illness Born Evelyn Johnson in Iowa February 11 1887 she came to Marion with her parents at age six and graduated from Marion High School in 1906 She married Sept 30 1910 and was active in the Rebekah lodge Ladies encampment auxiliary and other groups Survived by husband three sons Kyle C Seigle H Mahlon Fleisher six grandchildren a brother Emery D Johnson and a sister Mrs Serena Hill Services Sunday at 2 30 p m in Yocom Murdoch chapel Rev James P Gable to officiate with Rebekah lodge members assisting Burial Oak Shade cemetery Friends may call at the chapel

William J. Fleisher Marion Twenty‘second Street Evelyn Johnson Cb Lque Marion High School Fleisher Marion Methodist Church Grove City Rebekah Lodge Ladies Encampment Auxiliary No Ladies Grand Encampment Auxiliary Iowa Ladies Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant Kyle C Cedar Rapids Seigle H Boston Mass Mahlon Fleisher Baytown Texas Emery D. Johnson Serena Hill Los Angeles Yocom- Murdoch Chapel James P. Gable Oak Shade Cemetery

Mayor's Court Hears Varied Cases At Marion

Recent cases in Mayor M H Biddicks court include Gordon Fogg Dallas Texas fined 15 bond for speed and stop sign violations and George Fred Siemer Edar Rapids fined 235 and costs for intoxication Wilbur McAfee Coggan fined 5 plus costs for faulty brakes Robert Livingston Kenosha Wisconsin fined 10 and costs for stop sign violation Regis McNamara Central City fined 5 and costs for stop sign violation Auction sale Saturday afternoon at 586 6th avenue Classified ad 23 mentions the sale plus various community notices and social events

M. H. Biddick Gordon Fogg Dallas Texas George Fred Siemer Edar Rapids Wilbur E. McAfee Coggan Robert E. Livngston Kenosha Wis

Margaret Parker Weds Mort Roszell in Nashua Church

Miss Margaret Parker daughter of Harry Parker Marion and Mort Roszell son of Mr and Mrs Dale Roszell Marion wed in the Little Brown church Nashua. Rev F L Hanscom officiated. Bettie Parker maid of honor Kenyon Roszell best man. The bride and her sister wore navy and pink outfits with matching bouquets. The couple will reside at 106012 Second Avenue Marion after a Texas trip.

Margaret Parker Harry Parker Marion Mort Roszell Dale Roszell Neosha Little Brown Nashua F. L. Hanscom Bettie Parker Kenyon Roszell Great Lakes Roszell Cedar Rapids Insurance Company Texas Second Avenue

Building Permits Issued by City Clerk Titus

City Clerk Mildred A. Titus issues permits for Dr. T. J. Davis at 777 Eleventh to remodel office for 2500 with J H Stanway as contractor and Gerald J. Urban at 939 Fourth for garlow work costing 1500 by Milo Davin. Also remodels for William Conrad 742 Seventh porch 50 George Markett contractor Dr Anthony B. Lake 781 Central porch 200 Jack Duffey contractor N P Vanderlinden 594 Sixth dwelling 500 William Hansen contractor Arthur Scott 190 Twenty first dwelling 300 Ronald W Schueler 1233 English boulevard dwelling 200.

Mildred A. Titus T. J. Davis Eleventh Street J. H. Stanway Gerald J. Urban Fourth Street Garlow Milo Davin Third Avenue William Conrad Seventh Street Porch George Markett Anthony B. Lake Central Avenue Jack Duffey N. P. Vanderlinden Sixth Avenue William Hansen Arthur Scott Twenty-first Street Ronald W.schueler English Boulevard

King's Daughters Elect New Officers At Tuesday Meeting

King's Daughters circle elected Mrs. Harry i Snell as president at a Tuesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. B. Carpenter's home. Mrs. John L. Gritzner became first vice president, Mrs. William Ray second vice president, Mrs. Milo Petrak recording secretary, Mrs. J A Beeson corresponding secretary and press reporter, Mrs. Fay Bailey treasurer, and Mrs. S. O. Stamy reporter. Mrs. Carl G. Heiken led devotional period and Mrs. Willis Jordan directed the program Abigail.

King’s Daugters Harry i Snell Flecta Circle King’s Daughters W. B. Carpenter John L. Gritzner William Ray Milo Petrak J A. Beeson Fay Bailey S. O. Stamy Carl G. Heiken Willis Jordan Abigail

Timms Buy Lot on North Thirtieth Street for Immediate Construction

Mr and Mrs Melvin Timms purchased a lot on North Thirtieth Street from Mr and Mrs Robert Goodyear. The Timms plan to build immediately. The sale was facilitated by Brockman and Mc Gow an.

Melvin Timms Thirtieth Street Robert Goodyear Timms Brockman and McGowan

Officers Elected By Coe Alumni in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids alumni chapter of Coe College named Robert Stonebraker president and Mrs Theodore Kubicek vice president at a Hickok hall meeting. Joan Brandt became secretary and James Coquillette treasurer. Gene Carson joined the board of directors along with Mrs J N Nichols A W Meyer and Bruce Fishwild.

Cedar Rapids Coe College Alumni Association Hickok Hall Robert Stonebraker Theodore Kubicek Joan Brandt James Coquillette Stonebraker Gene Carson Carson J. N.nichols A. W. Meyer Bruce Fishwild C. C. Kesler Coe College Owen Elliott Elliot Coe

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Linn County Iowa

The undersigned announces on April 16 1952 she has been associated and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Charles Netolicky late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court ACKY Administratrix MILO HANZLIK Attorney

State of Iowa Linn County Charles Netolicky Iee District Court Acky Administracrix Milo Hanzlik

Case Against Fluoridation Described At Kiwanis Meeting

Dr. W. W. Coulter of Davenport spoke at a Roosevelt hotel noon meeting on fluoridation of public water supplies. He urged caution, questioned evidence and urged waiting for conclusive results while noting potential health and rights concerns.

Kiwanis Club Roosevelt Hotel W. W. Coulter Davenport International Chiropractic Association Cedar Rapids Coulter Leo Louis Benjamin N. Cardozo Supreme Court Grand Rapids Mich Dr. Coulter Food and Drug Administration Clyde Parker Parker Byron Anderson Public Health Service Andersson

College Graduates May Apply for Commissions

The Air Force Reserve now offers direct commissions to college graduates in science and engineering. Coe College Air Force ROTC learned the update on Thursday. Applications are open after completing four years of college with a major in engineering mathematics physics chemistry or other specialties as required by the Air Force.

Air Force Reserve Coe College Air Force Rotc Air Force Lair Force

Candidates Discuss School Legislation in Linn County

CENTRAL CITY Four Linn County candidates for the state legislature attended a dinner meeting of the Linn County Schoolmen's club at the high school. Reps Ernest Kosek and Morse Crosier seeking reelection, Emil Novak, both Republicans, and Dale O Stentz a Democrat spoke on school organization, building and supplementary aid, and the retirement program. Howard Strong of Springville presided, and 50 women served dinner. The club elected officers for the coming year: Strong president, Clifford Wilkens vice president, and County Supt Walter Shupp secretary and treasurer.

Central City Linn County Ernest Kosek Morse Crosier Emil Novak Dale O. Stentz Howard Strong Springville P.T.A Strong Clifford Wilkens Marion Township Walter Shupp

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