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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1954

Page

8

Hogs Decline In Week With Mixed Livestock Prices

Chicago reports Monday livestock receipts with hogs down across weights to new multi year lows. Barrows gilts and sows fall 25 cents to over 1 dollar, while choice and prime steers rise up to 1 dollar. Wool lambs and lamb prices tumble, and Iowa Des Moines receipts show varied price moves across weight classes with steady to lower trends.

Chicago Geipte Penne TOWA Des Moines Choice Iso Igo Eeee Aay Tees Saeveces Pilon Arecaey

Cedar Rapids hog and grain market prices report

Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market declined by a quarter with delivery at the Cedar Rapids plant. Poultry, grain, straw, wool, and field grass seed quotes listed including oats, corn No 2 yellow, soybeans, baled straw, and various forage seeds with regional averages and carload values.

Cedar Rapids

Allies Agree On Move for Yank Release

United Nations New York United States Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge said 16 Korean allies unanimously back early action in the U N General Assembly to secure the release of 11 American flyers jailed by Red China as spies The allies plan to bring a resolution up for formal submission within days and coordinate with home governments for swift action.

United Nations, N.Y INS Henry Cabot Lodge U.N. General Assembly China Lodge U.S New York U.n.command General Assembly Heiping U.N U.S. Park Avenue mid-Manhattan John Foster Dulles Washington Mathers Foreign Office Anthony Nutting U. S London Britain United States U. N Korea

Lamont Farmer Gored by Bull at Farm

Strawberry Point reports 62 year old Lamont resident An drew Bergfeld gored by a bull Friday afternoon. He was taken to a Manchester hospital in critical condition after the attack in the barnyard. Bergfeld held the ring in the bull’s nose and called for help before his daughter Catherine drove the animal away. The doctor noted a severe chest injury and possible internal injuries.

Strawberry Point Andrew Bergfeld Lamont Manchester Bergfeld Catherine

County Aide Contempt Citation Dismissed

A contempt of court citation against Polk County Assistant Attorney James A Lorentzen was dismissed after Municipal Judge C S Cooter accepted a statement of explanation. The charge followed Lorentzen accusing Cooter of raising a prisoner's appearance bond to force business with a bondsman.

Des Moines INS Polk County James A. Lorentzen C. S. Cooter Cooter Lorentzen

Man Fatally Burned In Fire at Oskaloosa

Dee Jordan, 66, died at a hospital from burns suffered in a house fire in Oskaloosa. He was found unconscious on the floor as firefighters investigated the blaze, which officials said may have been caused by a cigarette.

Oskaloosa Dee Jordan Jordan

Celeste Holm Leaves CBS Show After One Season

New York AP Celeste Holm quits her Sunday night CBS program Honestly Celeste at her own request after the upcoming performance. Holm disliked the format in which she plays a cub reporter solving others problems.

New York Celeste Holm CBS Celeste

Farm youth killed in tractor overturn near Missouri Valley

Dwight Fox aged 19, son of Mr and Mrs Guy Fox of near Missouri Valley, died Friday when a tractor he was driving overturned into a ditch after turning from a field onto a muddy road. The aid for Des Moines rail transit and other items follow in brief summaries.

Dwight Fox Guy Fox Missouri Valley

Wherton Moves to Marion Ter rill and Works for Farmers Elevator

Wherton Terrill son of Dan and Cora Terrill moves to Marion to work for Farmers Elevator Company residing with grandmother Mrs. Cora Terrill and aunt Miss Pluma Terrill. Terrill discharged from service Nov 6 at Fort Riley Kansas.

Marion Philip Terrill Dan Terrills Towanda, Ill Farmers Elevator Company Cora Terrill Pluma ‘Terrill Terrill Fort Riley Kan

Marion church notices list many services and speakers

A town church column lists Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and Seventh Day Church of God services. Pastors include Rev. Charles Moore and Rev. T J McElliott, with times for worship, Sunday school and choirs. Notable speakers include Cliff Smith and C C Thomas. Activities cover youth groups, choirs, prayer services, and meetings.

Charles Moore Bible School Cliff Smith Wellington Kaw New Frontiers St. Joseph's T. J. McElliott William H. Blessington Roy P. Fields, Jr C. C. Thomas India School of Religion University of Iowa The Christian Women’s Fellowship Free Methodist J. P. Knepper St. Paul’s Lutheran E. L. Brandt

Sabbath Services Schedule Highlighted for Local Church

The church hosts services every Friday at 8. Sabbath school is Saturday at 10 30 a.m. Preaching each Saturday except the first in the month at 11 30 a.m. Young people lead the first Saturday service.

Pel

Gillette reports campaign spending within federal limits

Senator Guy M. Gillette says his Iowa senate race expenses total 22818 with receipts of 25499 and that he filed final campaigns with both the Iowa secretary of state and the U. S. Senate secretary. He notes federal limit is 25000 and cites Iowa rules, while acknowledging potential reporting gaps.

Washington Guy M. Gillette Iowa United States Senate Gillette Iowa Secretary of State Iowa Statehouse Des Moines

Montgomery to seek Churchill telegram on return from U S

Field Marshal Montgomery arrived in London from the United States to face a wartime telegram from Prime Minister Churchill about surrendered German arms. He confirmed receipt of the telegram and said he would spend the weekend seeking it, but he would not disclose his actions after receiving the message.

London Field Marshal Montgomery U. S Churchill

Hung Jury Reported in Diane Petsel Trial

A six man jury in Iowa City reported a deadlock of 3 to 3 after two hours and twenty minutes in the Diane Petsel trial. Petsel, 17, faced charges of failure to yield in a September crash that injured 13 and killed 3 week old Julie Cross.

the Gazette Iowa City Diane Petsel Miss Petsel Julie Cross Kenneth Cross Justice Court

Notice in district court about Cedar Rapids real estate title

Edward A Kuba sues Vit Kuba and many others in Linn County Iowa to quiet title to Front One-Half of Lot One Block 26 Carpenters Third Addition Cedar Rapids. The petition alleges long adverse possession, asks for establishment of title and relief, with deadline January 8 1955 to answer in Cedar Rapids court.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Edward A Kuba Vit Kuba Josefka Kuba Josefa Kuba Mary Vanous Vencel Kuba Joseph Kuba John F. Kuba Vencil Kuba Josephine M. Kuba Libbie A. Humphrey Irman H. Kuba Josepha Kuba Marie Dvorak State Tax Commission of Iowa Carpenters Cedar Rapids District Court of Linnounty Plantiff Petsion Towa W. L. Fah Fahey W.L. Fahey

Gunmen Bind Manager Robs Thriftway in Oskaloosa

Two gunmen robbed Thriftway Foods of several thousand dollars in Oskaloosa after tying up manager Ernest Dilley at closing. They forced the safe open, took five bags of money, gagged him, and fled in a cream colored Ford wagon. One assailant 28 at 5 feet 10 inches, the other about 30 with a small mustache. both wore dark hats.

Oskaloosa Ernest Dilley Dilley

Quaker Oats Draws Up New Work Contract Plan

Quaker Oats officials outlined a four point proposal for a new two year work contract including a two cent hourly increase and wage adjustments for 211 employees. The plan also provides for a company funded hospitalization and medical plan with the company paying half the cost and does not include Blue Cross. Union leaders said talks would resume next week to discuss details and refine the plan.

Quaker Oats Company Sam Clark Quaker Blue Cross Junion

Oregon Senate recount request rejected in Neuberger victory

Washington reports the Senate elections subcommittee refused a probe and recount of Oregon's close race. Richard Neuberger defeated incumbent Guy Cordon to give Democrats control of the chamber. Governor Patterson said he will sign all certificates of election, including Neuberger's, by Monday.

Washington INS Senate Oregon Democrats Frank Barrett Rwyo Jesse J. Gard G.O.P Richard Neuberger Guy Cordon Barrett Cordon Gard Paul L. Patterson Republican Party of Patterson Neuberger Wil

Martha Washington Sues for Divorce from George

Martha Washington filed divorce papers against George Washington in Kansas City Missouri claiming one and a half years of marriage and seeking dissolution of the union.

Martha Washington George Kansas City, Mo INS George Washington

Ex-husband shot by ex-wife over alimony delay

James W. Meadows told police he would be a day late with alimony when his first wife shot him in the arm with a rifle in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge James W. Meadows

Social Welfare Board Sees Budget Cut in Aged Aid

DES MOINES AP The State Board of Social Welfare expects its relatives to boost support for the needy aged to save Iowa about one million dollars annually. The budget presented to Gov elect Leo A Hoegh shows a 975000 cut in old age assistance and a 20000 reduction in total requests.

Des Moines State Board of Social Welfare Iowa Leo A. Hoegh

Three Men Linked to Eleven Clinton Burglaries

Three men were arrested in Clinton for 11 burglaries over five months. Howard Linnaberry, 29, surrendered and faced arraignment on breaking and entering. Delbert Weldy, 24, pled innocent and was held on $3,000 bond. William E. Miller, of Le Claire, was held in Topeka for Clinton authorities after KSBI arrest. The Weldy arrest involved a car with a noted collection of burglary tools.

Clinton Howard Linnaberry Davenport Kansas State Bureau of Investigation William E. Miller le Claire Topeka Kan Delbert Weldy Weldy

Cedar Rapids to Hear Sale of City Land to Nathan Cohn

The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. December 16 1954 in City Hall Council Chambers to consider selling one half acre of city land in Section 4 Township 82 North Range 7 West to Nathan Cohn Cedar Rapids Iowa for 1000 dollars. The notice cites Section 368.39 code and repeats publication dates November 27 and December 4 1954 in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Cedarapids Linn County Nathan Cohn Roca City Council City of Krebs Lower Rapids

Tavern Owner Denies Patron Shooting Charge

Des Moines tavern owner Fred T. Ligouri, 31, pleaded innocent to assault with intent to murder in the shooting of Jack De Moss, 34, who was wounded in the neck during an argument over beer sales at Ligouri's tavern. Ligouri posted $5,000 bond and faces a hearing January 3 before Municipal Judge Howard W. Brooks.

Des Moines LLP Fred T. Ligouri Jack de Moss Ligouri Roward W. Brooks de Moss

Bob Feller’s Mother Dies on 61st Birthday

Lena Feller mother of Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller died at home in Van Meter Iowa on her 61st birthday after years of illness. She and her daughter in law Mrs Robert Goodson were at her bedside. funeral services were planned for Monday at 3 p.m. in Van Meter.

New York Giants Des Moines Iowa Feller Dallas County van Meter

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

Notice is given that on December 6 1954 at 9 o clock AM the District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear an instrument claimed to be the last will and testament of Thomas Pulkrab late of Linn County for probate. Arthur Axmear Clerk Kubicek Novak and Kubicek attorneys.

Marse State of Iowa Linn County Thomas Pulkrab Said County Said Cedar Rapids Iowa

Notice of Appointment of Executors for Raymond N Klass

The undersigned about to be executors of the Raymond N Klass estate in Linn County Iowa announce on the 3rd day of December that they are appointed as executors. All creditors must present claims duly authenticated in the Linn County Iowa District Court clerk's office for settlement. The executors listed are Philip Julian Lass and TR Lass with attorney Donnelly Lynch Lynch and Dallas.

State of Iowa Linn County Carl F Michel Iowa Hose Peoples Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Simmons, Perrine, Albright Elwood and Neff Clara E.hynes State of Raymond N. Klass TR Lass Axler Philip Julian Lass Donnelly, Lynch Lynch and Dallas

Simpsons Incorporated Incorporation Notice for Cedar Rapids Iowa

The notice states Simpsons Incorporated formed in Cedar Rapids Iowa to trade in goods wholesale and retail including appliances and toys with capital stock $50 000 divided into 500 shares. It names initial directors Irma G Simpson and Jack C Simpson with officers and sets annual meeting in January. The principal business, start date October 5, and legal details are provided.

Wer Simpsons Incorporated Cedar Rapids Iowa Jack C. Simpson Irma G. Simpson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ates Chicago Livestock Wat C. R. Markets Pierre J. Huss Des Moines Transit Company Kenneth R. D. Wolfe Fisher Governor Company Marshalltown National Council For Gas Promotion Charles O. Russell Boone ‘County Hospital Donald Baker Baker Wherton Carl M. Cunningham W. O. Hopker Oak Park Ill Perry Woodward Glen Ellyn, al Ralph Oxley Center Point Mr. Oxley Milas Oxley Kansas City Oxley Sandra Lacock Jesse R. Starry Marion-Maquoketa James E. Hinton, Jr Thule Air Base Greenland James E. Hinton Twenty-second Street Thule North Pole Cipperas Dillman Scandrett Kewanee, Ill Jimmie Elaine Indiana Lloyd J. McArthur Columbus Ind Elizabeth Hart John Larkin, Jr Cedar Rapids Hospital B. Earl Beiber Klemme George Thiemann H. E. Montgomery Marion Churches James P. Sgable Norman J. Waffle Marvin Edison Presbyterian C. V. R. de Jong Rose Wilcox Ichoir Spiritual Life Group Monty Winston Rob Food Market Clark Social Welfare Board Joseph T. Hynes Carl Hendrickson Bob Feller Arthur Axmear Kubicek, Novak and Kubicek K. Simpson Iw. G. Cimprich Flor Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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