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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
4
Cattle were steady to 50 cents higher after a recent steer price drop to a September low. Hogs rose up to 25 cents, lambs remained steady, with salable receipts listed as about 1 000 cattle, 6 500 hogs, and 1 000 sheep. Grain quotes from Lamson Brothers noted in Chicago markets.
Receipts for hogs total 8 500 with prices mostly 16 75 to 17 40 per cwt for choice 190 230 lb hogs while 240 280 lb hogs bring 16 75 to 17 25 and larger hogs around 14 75 to 15 25. Cattle receipts reach 2 000 with steers and heifers mostly steady to 50 cents higher. prime loads at 27 00 to 27 25 per cwt, heifers and yearlings 19 00 to 23 00, cows 12 00 to 15 00, bulls 13 00 to 13 50, vealers 20 00 to 27 00. Sheep receipts 3 500 with lamb prices steady. good to prime lambs 12 00 to 21 25, ewes 4 50 to 7 00.
Des Moines market receipts Thursday estimated at 40,000 head with activity fairly active. Prices largely steady to 10- to 25-cent higher on butchers, top $16.90. Cattle weights ranged from 160 to 550 pounds with varied prices across weight classes led by choice barrows and gilts.
Receipts at Omaha reach 2 800 cattle with calves 100 as slaughter steers and heifers move slowly. Cows hold steady while bulls and feeders stay unchanged. Steers and yearlings priced from 21.50 to 23.00, good steers 19.00 to 21.25, utility and commercial 15.00 to 18.50. heifers 18.25 to 22.50. cows 12.00 to 15.00. canners 10.00 to 12.00.
Sioux City price report shows 1,500 cattle receipts with calves none. Slaughter steers steady to barely steady and heifers steady. Low choice fed steers around 21.00 to 22.00. a few good steers 19.00 to 20.50. 950 pound choice 22.65. commercial and good 15.00 to 19.00.
The report lists oats at 70 cents, No 2 yellow corn at 1.40, and new crop soybeans at 248 dollars. Poultry prices include spring fryers 4 to 4.5 pounds at 17 cents, hens under 5 pounds at 13 to 14 cents, eggs receipts at 27 cents, and other line items for stovers straw at 12 to 14 dollars per bale and native wool at 40 cents per pound.
Field notes show seed prices delivered in Chicago per 100 lbs carload or country run basis. Prices range from 20.50 to 21.00 for ail nom 8 moti, 60 for red top Sesselas, 29.00 to 30.00, and sweet and red clover at 53. Estimates reflect market quotes and assorted varieties.
Pulpwood accounts for about 17 percent of the wood harvested annually in the United States, reflecting its significant role in the national timber sector.
In New York the stock market fell markedly on Thursday with heavy selling in the second hour. The Dow and other key divisions slipped about five points on average as gains were scarce and volume reached roughly two and a half million shares.
The column lists American and Midwest stocks with fluctuating figures across several firms. It notes Kaiser Motors and Cessna Air among others, showing varied gains and losses and implying cautious investor sentiment in early market action.
Chicago produce market notes butter receipts 1 227 582 pounds steady with varied scores. Eggs receipts 29 244 cases steady to 2c lower with large white and mixed eggs priced. cheese steady daisies and Swiss cited. Live poultry prices steady to 1c higher including shens fryers and capons. potatoes arrivals old stock 70 new 20 on track 268 old stock with light supplies and good demand. Idaho russets 6.60 Minnesota North Dakota Pontiac washed 4.15 4.85. Cuba 100s unwashed 6.00.
New York reports steady creamery butter with various grade prices and scores. Egg wholesale values show extras large and mixed colors at 38 to 50 pounds, with rehandled current receipts and dirties priced in the 30s to mid-30s per dozen.
City residents were told to boil all city mains water after a strange odor appeared in the supply drawn from deep area wells. Health officials sent a water sample to Iowa City for analysis to determine the odor’s cause, and warned of potential danger though no immediate risk was confirmed.
In Chicago the overnight session saw soybeans weak as soybean meal hit a yearly low. Rye fell on mild liquidation while grains like wheat edged down and corn, oats, and soybeans showed modest moves. May futures listed for each commodity reflect the slight declines.
Chicago AP market notes show wheat unavailable and corn prices at No 2 yellow 1.4842 and No 3 1.474-1.48. oats quoted at No 1 heavy mixed 79 1/4 to 80 1/4 cents. soybean oil and meal around 56.00 to 57.00. barley listed as choice 1.36 1/2 to 1.53 and feed 1.00 1/4.
City briefs include Chess Club meeting at the YMCA on Thursday at 7 30 p m and the Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club gathering tonight at its clubrooms. Also listed are a rummage sale at First Presbyterian Church, a Tag Day for the Cedar Rapids Cadets on April 30, and Army Reserve assignments for Ora J Pearlson and M Sgt Donald N Zimmerman.
Delaware County Sheriff Arthur B. Longseth received a new V-8 two-toned police interceptor with heavy equipment and rapid acceleration. The car features a two-way radio compatible with local and state police, similar to Deputy Spaight’s vehicle, easing contact with Cedar Falls Makoketa and other officials.
The senate on Thursday passed and sent to the house a bill to transfer title of federally owned land at Camp Dodge north of Des Moines to the state of Iowa.
The Farmers State Bank of Marion invites the public to an open house on Saturday with two sessions. The remodeled basement houses the bookkeeping department and a women employees lounge. the main floor features new floors lighting and acoustical ceiling. A new counter with five teller windows, a check printer, and several safe deposit boxes were installed along with air conditioning. Gifts will be given to attendees and mothers day cards and gifts advertised from the Ben Franklin Store.
Memorial services for Mrs. Jerry Gunsten of Marion, who died after a brief illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Christ Methodist church in Belle Plaine with Rev. Paul Heath officiating. Burial follows at Oak Hill cemetery in Belle Plaine. Friends may call at Murdoch chapel in Marion this evening, and the body will be transported to Belle Plaine Friday and lie in state at 11 a.m. at the church.
An advertisement notes prescriptions filled by registered pharmacists exactly as ordered and offered at fair prices. The message emphasizes trusted, compliant service from Sorg Drug.
Twenty five guests attended a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the E. V. cafe arty room honoring Miss Jean Crowley who will wed Cecil Anderson on May 7. Hostesses included Mrs Fillenworth Huerter Nicholson Platner and Davis.
A brief advertisement urges shoppers to honor mothers on Mother's Day with Nordman Jewelry offerings. The message emphasizes gifting sentiment and promotes the store's jewelry selection.
The article notes that Kenney completed service at Camp Carson, Colorado and has returned home. He served in Korea for 16 months.
Twenty three Blue Bird Girls receive graduation certificates at the Christian church at 7 15 tonight presented by Miss Noel Newell from the Cedar Rapids Camp Fire office. The 12 Blue Bell group members form the To He Tin Camp Fire group with Nancy Clark Lorinda Kensinger Karen Decious Rosemary Benesh Julie Long Alice Kriegermeier Kathy Lake Sharon Reilly Zona Kay McShane Patty Berntsen Lori Noah and Marcia Dumbalton. Mrs Maynard Clark assists. Eleven Sunbeam members form the Kez Ki Ki Camp Fire group led by Mrs Harold Barber with Jeanann Wilson Susan Morehouse Nadine Miller Marnie MecNiel Dianne McCalley Artina La Fren t z Mary Johnson Carol Hagerman Anita Pearson Patricia Repstine and Cheryl Barber. Mrs Guy Johnson assists. Candlelighting by Phyllis Hilmer Diane Schuettpelz Susanne Gortion. Parents and friends invited. refreshments served.
William LeRoy Larimer of Marion was fined 35 dollars for reckless driving in Mayor L A Franke's court this week. Ana mosa residents K F Knight and Richard Miles Northrup each paid 50 dollars for liquor related charges. Other fines included intoxication 25 dollars for Jerome J Oberfrechling of Ryan, 25 for Bill L Clifford Cedar Rapids for minor consumption and related liquor possession, 50 for Merle Rohn Central City for intoxication, 8 dollar bond forfeiture for Roger Owens Cedar Rapids excessive noise, and 5 dollar bond forfeiture for Raymond P Snyder Maquoketa illegal parking.
Robert Mitchell of WRC No. 126 donated 5 dollars to the Easter Seals fund during the Wednesday meeting. Three and a half dollars went to the executive board. Six pairs of scuffies and three pairs of pajamas were sent to the VA hospital in Iowa City. A bake sale raised 24.78 to buy a yearbook for a veteran at the same hospital. Members' husbands were entertained at a picnic supper for 28 in Memorial Hall.
William E. Kearns of 344 Ninth Street underwent surgery on his left eye Thursday at St Luke's Hospital. He is reported in stable condition and expected to recover at home.
Albert Siemke of 64212 Tenth Street has been returned to St Luke's hospital for further treatment.
A short note from Ed Siders thanks the firemen and volunteers for their fine work at the recent fire, praising their prompt response and dedication.
The FHA requires home buyers with FHA insured mortgages to pay their own closing fees. The VA warns regional loan offices to withhold advance commitments to builders unless new home sales appear assured. Officials say the tightening will have little effect on the housing market and is precautionary.
Susan Peterson was named the best groomed girl of the Mari-Linn Four-H club on Tuesday evening to represent the group at the Four-H county rally in Springville on Saturday. Leaders of the club are Mrs. Bob Mary and Mrs. Elvie J. Peterson.
Marvin Edward Houser of Walford, Robert Eugene Beam of Manchester, and another man faced reckless driving charges in Justice of the Peace M H Biddick’s court. Each was fined $25 and recommended a 30 day license suspension.
Mrs Warren Hoff completed a two months trip visiting her sons in Santa Fe and Albuquerque New Mexico. En route home she called on relatives in Casper Wyoming and Lincoln Nebraska.
Mr and Mrs George Hanry purchased the Nase building located at 690 Tenth Street from Mrs Pauline Nase. The sale was conducted by Earl Booze.
Miss Bertha Williams of Colville Washington, a former Marion resident, is a guest of Mr and Mrs Marley Clark at Mt Vernon and visits Marion with friends.
In person applications sought at Mac's Maidrite for night shift work with good pay. Local hiring notice urges interested workers to visit the business to apply directly.
Local newspaper notes the discharge of Cpl Gary Kenney, son of Mr and Mrs John Kenney. The brief item lists the service status without further details.
Eastern Iowa restaurant operators gather for a two day refresher course at the Roosevelt hotel starting Thursday night. Des Moines Iowa Restaurant Association secretary Robert O Harris says sessions are free to local operators and suppliers. Louisville Kentucky speaker H L Billy Wortz leads three sessions on protecting profits building volume and training staff with slides.
Atty Gen Dayton Countryman held a staff conference but announced no decision on appealing Clinton city council action. The council refused to revoke beer permits for eight taverns raided last month by state agents and police. Decision may wait until May 2.
A claim asserts life expectancy at 26 years in India and 68 years in the United States. The statement contrasts two nations' longevity figures without specifying source or context.
Nobel laureate Dr. Irving Langmuir says military rainfall tests may have caused the 1952 Missouri valley floods. He cites an October 1947 Hurricane seeding that steered toward Savannah and argues silver iodide seeding altered rainfall patterns, while Army engineers dispute his claims.
Linn County residents near Cedar Rapids may protest their 1955 assessments before a five man board in May. The first session is Monday at 10 am in M. G. Linkletter's office on the courthouse third floor. The board will review county assessments since January 1 and meet on days announced by the assessor's office. Members are Pete Lassen Marion Merle Wiley Walker William Mitchell Waubeek Ben Holets Fairfax and Raymond Malley Mt. Vernon.
Ray Zwisler 56 of Kansas City pled guilty to a second offense drunk driving charge. Judge Charles Pennington fined him 500 dollars and costs after his Wednesday arrest by Highway Patrol Sgt. James Clapp east of Marion. Zwisler previously convicted on Sept 2, 1954 in Warren County.
Sheriff Jim Smith's office investigates a hog rustling case near Marion where a registered 120 pound Hampshire boar was replaced by a 110 pound sow. Glen Morris reported the missing boar, owned by Reed Schoenfelt, after finding two sows when he checked the pen the next time. The incident appears to have occurred Thursday night. the office was alerted Wednesday.
Deputy Auditor Don Van Dura reminded Linn county residents that only two more days remain to purchase dog tags. The notice emphasizes residents should complete the purchase before the deadline.
Governor Hoegh will fly to Washington in a B 47 from Des Moines after attending the President's Conference of Governors. The Iowa National Guard aircraft previously transported officials to Nevada for the A bomb test and has been delayed by weather. Officials in Des Moines and press awaiting transport debate whether the B 47 will return to Nevada to fetch him or provide another arrangement.
County officials warn the last day for regular dog license rates is Saturday with 1 for male dogs and spayed females and 3 for females. Beginning Monday a 1 penalty is added. Unpaid county dog tax is a lien on real estate. Tags can be ordered by mail to the auditor with breed sex age and color.
The will of H. W. Lineweaver who died April 15 was admitted to probate on Thursday. It leaves Mrs Lineweaver a life interest in the estate and names her executrix without bond. After her death the estate goes to their son Gerald A Lineweaver.
Lillian Clark dismissed a divorce suit against Leon D. Clark Jr Wednesday. The action, filed earlier, ends without further court action and the couple remains in a pending status.
Howard W. Madison filed a petition on Thursday seeking a decree of marriage annulment against Elizabeth A. Madison. The action asks the court to nullify the marriage and dissolve the legal ties between the spouses.
President Eisenhower named James B Conant to be ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany. The Harvard former president has been U S high commissioner in West Germany since February 1953 and assumed ambassadorial rank June 17 1953. The White House said the move grants a full ambassador ship as sovereignty is restored under recently ratified treaties. Britain and France are expected to ratify by May 5.
In Ballwin Missouri 11 year old Richard Hendrix saved his father Raymond by shutting off a runaway tractor and applying a belt tourniquet to his injured arm after the tractor toppled onto a trailer pinning him. The father credits his son with saving his life describing how a single belt and boy scout training stopped the danger.
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