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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1968

Page

13

Late Quotations on Wall Street After Merger Talks Ended

The stock market steadied after news that merger discussions had ended. Jones & Laughlin and several major steels rose or held near session highs while other active issues including Republic Corp Occidental Petroleum and Chrysler gained. some names like Electronic Specialty and IBM declined as trading remained moderate and unofficial.

NEW York Jones & Laughlin Occidental Petroleum Republic Corp Occidental Atlantic Richfield New Commercial Credit Mobil Oil Sunasco Chrysler Carpenter Steel Electronic Specialty Computer Sciences Western Union

Hog market reports show steady to lower prices

Chicago AP dispatch notes USDA estimates for Tuesday cattle 1,000 hogs 3,500 with no sheep estimate. Butcher hogs sold steady to 25 cents lower while slaughter steers and sheep held steady.

Chicago USDA

Cattle and hog prices drift in midwestern markets

Chicago hog and cattle markets show steady to lower ranges across 205 to 600 pound classes with butchers and sows down to 18.25 dollars per hundredweight in some categories. Iowa traders report steady to higher bids with mixed weights and yield grades. Des Moines UPIs note moderate activity and demand, with receipts around 80 thousand head expected this week.

Cattle Prices Slip at Sioux City Market

Sioux City report shows cattle 9000 and calves 700 with slow trade. Slaughter steers and heifers weaken 1 to 3 dollars. Choice 1000 to 1300 pound steers bring 27.00 to 28.00, 850 to 1050 pound heifers 26.00 to 26.75.

Sioux City Livestock Sioux City UPI

Cedar Rapids hog and livestock market prices steady

Monday prices held steady with hogs 200 to 230 lbs at 19.25 to 19.75 delivered. Sows 300 lbs down at 17.50 to 17.75. Weight-based reductions apply up to 500 lbs. Corn 94c, soybeans 2.55, oats 0.38. Lambs 85 to 105 lbs 23.50, good to choice 21.50 to 18.50. Poultry and eggs listed with various delivered prices.

Chicago USDA Cedar Rapids oMnday

Wholesale poultry and potato prices in Chicago market

AP dispatch notes live poultry prices unchanged with roasters at 24 1/2 to 26 1/2 cents, special fed White Rock fryers 20 to 21 1/2 cents. Potatoes arrivals 1093, U S shipments Friday 176, Saturday 90, Sunday supplies moderate. Carrot track sales list California long whites 3.75, Washington Norgolds 3.75, Texas round reds 3.25 to 3.75, Minnesota round reds 3.25, Wisconsin round reds 3.30 to 3.35.

Hicago USDA U. S California Washington Norgolds Texas Minnesota Reds Wisconsinound Reds

New York Produce Prices Mixed as Demand Slows

Wholesale egg offerings remain adequate to ample with slow demand on Monday. Spot quotes cover standards 32-34 cents, checks 18-19 cents, whites for fancy large 37-38, fancy medium 27-29, fancy smalls 20-21 cents. Butler offerings up, creamery scores 93 AA 67-68 cents, 92 A 67-68, 90 B 4-7 cents.

NEW York Produce New York

William Kopf 82, Retired Farmer, Dies in Iowa

William J Kopf 82 longtime farmer in Norway Amana area died Sunday after a lingering illness born December 28 1885 in Johnson County Survived by his wife Anna Heager seven daughters two sons 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren two sisters and a brother Services Wednesday at 2 pm Brush chapel Cedar Rapids burial Lennox Cemetery near Norway Friends may call after 1 pm Tuesday at the chapel

Clarence ‘Binz Town City Wilmer Binley Springville George Independence Walter Cedar Rapids Lena Portwood Oxford Emma Seimer Iowa City Brush Chapel Lennox Cemetery Norway

Grains and Soybean Prices Decline in Chicago

Prices of all grains slid as general liquidation hit markets in Chicago. Wheat, corn, oats, rye and soybeans all fell, with buyers scarce and trade fairly mixed despite ongoing seasonal lows.

Chicago

Chicago cash grain prices listed for several commodities

The report lists No. 77 yellow hard, No. 2 soft red, corn, oats, soybeans, and soybean oil with prices such as 1.23n for some grades and 2.714n for Soybeans No 1 yellow. Includes notes on oat and oil pricing and assorted futures terms.

City Briefs Roundup Highlights Local Notices and Losses

Dean's List member James R. Traden named at Macalester College St Paul amid city notes. Reports of a break in at H and H Motors with $15 to $20 stolen. Obituary notice for Lindley W Hardcastle age 54. Coin collectors seek silver coins. Expressions of sympathy for Oma Getlin. Vehicle sign thefts reported in two homes. Revival at Vinton Foursquare church active Tuesday through Sunday. Martha Cobb memorial golf tournament postponed for senior women.

James R. Traden Bever Avenue SE Macalester College St Paul

High water delays Cedar Rapids club event to August

Tuesday gathering at the Cedar Rapids Country club was postponed to August 13 due to high water. An ad promotes Modern Woman at 9:00 on channel 2. James R. Bex reports tool theft of two boxes valued at 200 dollars from his telephone company truck near his home. An “Arrangement of the Week” features Cherub figurine with Starburst at Pierson's Florists for 5.50. Grocery ad offers tender beef at Hladky's Market.

Cedar Rapids Country Club James R. Bex Twenty-first Street Pierson’s Florists

Des Moines Youth Rescues Couple During Cedar Rapids Flood

A young Des Moines man named Terry Pratt drove at midnight on highway 149 to aid Mr and Mrs Vernon Fredricks in Cedar Rapids area floods. He pulled a boat from his Camper trailer and reached the couple before sheriff boats arrived. Three feet of water surrounded the couple's house in a low-lying gravel road area near two ravines.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Terry Pratt Vernon Fredricks Walter Grant Pratt Fredricks Civil Defense Office Sheriff's Office

Iowa Synod Convenes at Coe College

The Iowa Synod School gathered at Coe College with 282 attendees from 55 Iowa counties. The event runs through Saturday and features courses aimed at church life and mission led by speakers from McCormick Seminary University of Iowa and local church councils.

Iowa Synod Coe College Iowa Synod United Presbyterian Church Jack L. Stotts Department of Christian Ethics McCormick Seminary Gerhard Krapf University of Iowa Charles Carlson School of Religion University of Iown Locke E. Bowman, Jr Arizona Synod David Watters Cedar Rapids-Marion Area

Adoption name change for Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters Inc

Notice that Midwest Reinsurance Underwriters, Inc. is renamed to Cross & Company, Inc. and filed amendment in Cedar Rapids Iowa on September 18. Also includes legal notice of Darlene J Williams v William Williams for an annulment on grounds of fraud and prior marriage, with court appearance by September 11, 1968. Ted V Rustin attorney.

NOTH Midwest Bess Ace Underwriters Cross & CO Pan Nerce Midwest Reinsurance District Court of Lowe Linn County Darlene J. Williams Ert M. Williams Cedar Rapids Iowa Ted V. Rustin Guaranty

Housing Board of Chariton Invites Turnkey Builders

The Housing Board of Chariton Iowa invites private builders to participate in a Turnkey method to construct 0 to 4 story apartment buildings or a highrise in Chariton on a site chosen by the developer and approved by the board and HUD. Interested builders should contact the Chariton City Manager’s office at 774 5991 for details.

Housing Board of Chariton Iowa Charrton Housing Assistance Office Department of Housing and Urban Development

Notice of Probate of Will and Codicil Linn County Iowa

Probate in Linn County Iowa on Herbert J. Wesling estate. Executor Harry Covington appointed afterWill and codicil admitted to probate. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication. Date of second publication August 5, 1768.

State of Iowa Linn County Herbert J. Wesling Harry ©. Covington Harry C. Covington Marion White, Stone & Horan

Probate of will and executor appointment for Mottet estate

In Linn County Iowa the will of Louis R. Mottet dated December 13 1965 was probated July 24 1968. Executors Howard L Mottet Marie J Harms and George L Mottet appointed. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication. Second publication August Suh day 1968.

State of Iowa Linn County Louis R. Mottet Howard L. ‘Mottet Marie J. Harms George L. [Mottet Howard L. Mottet George L. Mottet Solon Cedar Rapids Lowa

Probate notice in district court for John Melichar estate

Probate no 343 in Iowa district court announces the will of John Melichar deceased admitted August 1 1968 with Leonard John Melichar named the executor. Creditors must file claims within one year with the court clerk. second publication dated August 12 1968.

State of Iowa Linn County John Melichar Leonard John Severiar Leonard John Melichar Cedar Rapids Shea, Mitchell, & Jackson

Notice of Forfeiture of Real Estate Contract in Cedar Rapids

Notice to Larry Gales Mrs Larry Bales Claude Cook Dorothy Cook and other vendees that the contract dated December 22 1966 by Harry Edleman Ruth Edleman and the Cooks for Lot 7 Block 3 Hulls 2nd Addition Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa has not been complied with. Vendees failed to pay May June and July 1968 installments of 100 each totaling 300. The contract will be forfeited unless defaulting parties perform and pay costs within 30 days after service. Executor Gerald Edleman and Maurice Nathanson attorney note service complete August 12 1968 third publication date.

Larry Gales Larry Bales Claude R. Cook Dorothy L. Cook Harry Edleman Ruth J. Edleman Hull Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Gerald Ray Edieman Maurice L. Nathanson Guaranty

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