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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1963
Page
8
Chicago AP summary of Monday livestock estimates shows 13 000 cattle 8 000 hogs 1 000 sheep receipts. barrows and gilts down 25 to 50 cents for the week while sows stay steady. slaughter steers fall 25 to 1 dollar.
The Marion junior high science fair held with the open house named winners in physical and biological categories. First through third place honors went to Scott Andrea Galen Amfahr Clay Rooks and Don Vesey Connie Cooper Cheri Fleming Chris Smaby Jeff Risk respectively. Exposition activities by Troop 35 and Pack 35 highlighted weather merit badges and puppets.
In Linn County Iowa Virginia L. Melsha seeks modification of a 1963 decree to award the two minor children to Kenneth W. Melsha and halt support. A June 6 1963 hearing in Cedar Rapids is set. failure to appear may lead to default and decree for the defendant. Attorneys Silliman Gray & Stapleson represent the defendant.
Hogs barrows and gilts 25 to 50 lower while sows hold. No. 1 and 2 190-225 lbs at 14.25-14.50 with about 250 head, mixed lots 230-260 at 13.50-14.25. Slaughter steer losses 25-30 on heavy weights, heifers easy or steady, cows up 50-75. Prime cattle 1,175-1,400 lbs 25.50-25.75, bulk high choice 1,100-1,400 lbs 24.25-25.25. Slaughter heifers near 24.00-24.50 for high choices. Sheep bid up 50 on slaughter lambs. wooled lambs Denver-area price 21.00-21.50 for ~111-113 lb. Spring slaughter lambs 22.00 for 116 lb. packages.
Cedar Rapids hog market Saturday steady with Friday prices for butchers 200 to 230 lbs at 12.50 to 13.65 dollars and a few at 13.75. Packers and butchers vary by weight groups. eggs and wool prices listed. No 2 corn at 1.07 dollars, soybeans at unknown, oats 0.72 dollars per 36 lbs.
The Gazette promotes a housing purchase within its classified section, urging readers to act now. It highlights market conditions and potential benefits of buying a home, targeting prospective buyers with finance tips and steps to secure listings.
A plainly written booklet explains arthritis neuritis and rheumatism. It defines symptoms and outlines actions readers can take for relief. The notice invites immediate requests for the limited edition guide, with no obligation and public service intent.
Demand remains fully steady to strong with reported receipts about 35 000 and weekly totals near 36 000. Prices across U S grades show ranges for various weights with U S 1 3 butchers at 200 240 Ibs 13 25 to 13 75 and sows 270 to 550 Ibs priced 10 50 to 13 40, reflecting firmness overall.
UPI reports steady hog prices in Waterloo for No 2 butchers and No 2 sows across weight ranges from 160 pounds to 400 pounds. The quotes show typical shifts with most rates around 12 to 13 dollars per hundredweight depending on weight class.
In Moline, a 24 year old man identified as Bob Lamberson was overpowered by a group of women who tied him to a tree while deputies arrived. Sheriff Einar Frederickson said the women accused him of pouring fuel oil into his divorced wife’s car. Lamberson was jailed on a motor vehicle tampering charge.
The Machinists Union rejected a Boeing contract in Wichita over performance analysis, urging members to stay on the job as talks resume. Wichita vote was 3 927 to 298 against, while other plants favored the offer. total 9 590 to reject and 8 713 to accept.
In Nice France burglars stole a $7200 mink coat store and more than $1400 in cash from former American tennis star Gloria Butler's villa on Thursday night.
Dr Milton H Koch of 700 Thirty Fifth Street is a patient at St Luke's hospital. Mrs Vernon Brockman returned Friday from St Luke's hospital. Bay Site Dr and Mrs C C Seidel bought a building site at 1965 Twelth Street McGowan's Country Club additions. Sale handled by Thomas E McGowan real estate firm.
Marion churches list services for Sunday. Bethel Baptist under Rev. Robert G. Clouse includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship 10 30 and sermons How Christians Grow and Some Rules for the Church Evening services at 7 30 with youth fellowship at 6 30. First Baptist with Rev. William A McKee features Christian Certainties and baby dedications plus evening service with guest speaker Dr Frances Whiting. Grace Baptist continues Sunday schedule.
In Jakarta and Beijing, Communist China and Indonesia urged a peaceful settlement of the China India border dispute after Liu Shaoqi’s nine day visit. The joint communique says the peace proposals from Indonesia and five other nations aid settlement. India has accepted the proposals. China expressed reservations.
City briefs note Jubilee Lanes offers open bowling at 9 45 p m on Saturday. Additional items include an Adv tournament mixed doubles Scotch and a home on leave notice for Marine Cpl Larry P DeLancey. Regis display by Future Business Associates and Cub Pack 12 awardees are also mentioned along with Gazette classified ads.
Awards were presented Thursday night at Grant School to Greg Presto Tom Tefer Steven Kray and Don Blanchard as Cub Pack 909 members.
Frances K. Spaulding appointed administratrix of the Charles H. Spaulding estate in Linn County Iowa by April 19. Creditors and debtors to settle with Kubicek Novak Kubicek Attorneys at the Linn County Clerk’s office.
State of Iowa Linn County District Court notices a hearing on April 24 1963 at 9 00 A M to prove and admit the last will and testament of Charlies Kreid deceased at Cedar Rapids Court House. Clerk Melvin J McCalley signs the notice with Kubicek Novak Kubicek Attorneys listed.
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