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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1962

Page

20

Market Rally Extends Gains Amid Broad Stock Advances

Stocks rose again as volume neared 5.2 million with industrials and rails leading the advance. Illinois Central and New York Central each gained about one point on optimistic rails merger prospects and a brighter 1963 economy outlook. Chrysler jumped over two points as Youngstown Sheet & Tube climbed about two, pace among major steel movers.

NEW York Rails Illinois Central New York Central Chrysler Youngstown

Dow Jones Averages Merchants Bank Bids Report

Francis J. DuPont & Co furnishes Dow Jones Averages with Merchants Bank bids led by manager Wm F Jump. The item notes EM 4 915 as a reference.

Dow-Jones Francis J. DuPont & Co Merchants Bank Wm. F. Jump

Sioux City Livestock Report Summary

Cattle demand steady to moderate with steers and heifers trading at steady to mixed prices. Average and choice yearlings around 1,100 to 1,225 pounds at about 29.00. good to choice 1,000 to 1,800 pounds mostly 25.75 to 28.50. Load lots of average to choice 975 lb heifers at 28.25 and 650 to 1,000 lb heifers around 27.00.

Omaha Livestock Market Cattle Receipts Report

UPI notes 9 000 cattle and 200 calves at Omaha Livestock. Choice steers steady to moderately active with some prime presence. most at 27 1/2 to 28 3/4 per cwt. Heifers similarly steady to firm with prime bids around 27.00 to 27.25. overall movement slower for lower grades and mixed lots.

Omaha UPI

Produce prices and market notes from Chicago AP

Chicago AP reports steady butter prices with 93 score and wholesale buying up to 2 cents. White and mixed corn prices listed, poultry wholesale prices rising with fed white rocks at 16 to 18 cents and heavy hens at 19 cents. Potatoes arrivals 64, on track 229 with shipments if supplies hold, Idaho russets and Red River Valley round reds around 1.90 to 2.00 per cwt amid a dull market.

Chicago S. S Idaho Red River Valley

New York Produce Eggs Offerings Amid Varied Demand

AP USDA report on New York egg markets shows large eggs in ample supply while other sizes are limited. Demand improved for extras and mediums. smalls and standards steady with current checks. Prices overall unchanged across listed categories.

New York USDA

Hogs Steady To 25 Down

USDA Wednesday estimates show 11,000 cattle 8,000 hogs and 1,000 sheep compiled by AP at Chicago.

Chicago USDA

Hog and steer prices ease in Chicago market

CHICAGO AP reports butcher hogs held steady to 25 cents lower Tuesday while slaughter steers showed no big move, remaining steady in the same market session.

Chicago

Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed As Markets Hold Steady

Chicago market report shows hogs at 11,000 head with steady to down 25. Weights 190 to 400 pounds quoted, sow and feeder ranges noted. Cattle for slaughter steady with steers 29.00 to 30.50 per hundredweight and cows 14.00 to 16.50. Sheep numbers 700 with lambs and ewes priced around 19.00 to 6.00 for natives and woolly types.

Chicago USDA Ster Poultry

Des Moines Hog Prices Steady to Lower at Week's End

UPI reports steady to 25 cent declines in hog quotes in Des Moines. Estimated receipts total about 75,000 with actuals around 66,000 and 72,000 for the age groups. Monday quotes show butchers for various weight ranges from 14.45 to 16.25 per hundredweight and lows from 12.00 to 15.25 for heavier hogs.

Des Moines UPI

Butchers Discount Prices for Hogs and Pigs Listed

Waterloo market report shows hog and sow prices slashed by 25 cents with weight based adjustments. Prices span from under 170 pounds to over 400 pounds, listing 12.00 to 16.00 per hundredweight along with varying farm tender quotes and acceptance ranges.

Grain Sags in Sluggish Trade Across Markets

CHICAGO AP reports light to moderate selling pressure in grain markets on Tuesday. Wheat closed down fraction, corn down 4 percent, oats down 3 to 4 percent, rye steady, soybeans down 2 to 4 percent as commercial buying virtually dried up.

Chicago

Chicago cash provisions report details mixed grain quotes

Chicago AP notes mixed grain pricing with no wheat or soybean sales. Corn values show No 3 yellow at 1.00 to 1.02, No 4 yellow around 1.02, and No 5 yellow near 1.00. Oats quoted at 75 cents for 2 extra heavy white. Barley bids include making choice at 1.25 1.33 and feed at 0.86 to 1.02.

Chicago

Tiny want ads do a big sales job

Local classified notices show small advertisements driving sales for retailers and services. Readers scan compact listings to find bargains, employment, and opportunities. The small format concentrates on reachable deals and quick contact details, reflecting shopper habits.

Cedar Rapids hog market steady to lower prices

Prices at the Cedar Rapids hog market Tuesday were steady to a quarter lower. Butchers 200 to 230 lbs sold mainly $15.00 to $16.15, with a few at $16.25, while bulk 1s and 2s ranged $15.50 to $16.15 based on grade and plant delivery. Packing sows 300 lbs and down were $14.00 to $14.75. Egg market shows small gains with large eggs at 3c and other grades lower. Grain notes No. 2 corn at $1.00 and soybeans $2.30.

Waterloo Buchars Cedar Rapids

Why short selling stays in a free market

Investors' Guide explains Bernard Baruch on the balance of bulls and bears and argues that short selling serves as a market check. It notes regulations ban shorting below the last price and that large short positions create future demand, cushioning drops and preserving price discovery.

Bernard Baruch Baruch Stock Exchange

Mechanicsville Postmaster Dies at 63

Special to The Gazette James Houle, 63, postmaster since 1956, died Monday morning at work from a heart attack. A WWII veteran, he taught in Mechanicsville for five years and did welfare work for Cedar county. He opened Cedar Rapids first veterans office after WWII and worked for Allis Chalmers in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Retha, three brothers and three sisters. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church. visitation at Morgan funeral home in Lisbon after 5 p.m. Tuesday and after 10 a.m. Thursday at church.

James Houle Mechanicsville Cedar County Cedar Rapids Allis Chalmers Red Cross Australia New Guinea Retha George Methodist Church Morgan Funeral Home Lisbon

Farley Girl Dies After Train Collision Near School

Charlotte Clemens, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clemens, was killed about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday while running to Saint Joseph's School along Illinois Central tracks. Rainy conditions and reduced visibility contributed as the eastbound Land O' Corn train approached. She is survived by her parents and seven siblings.

The Gazette Farley Charlotte Clemens Richard Clemens St. Joseph’s School

Aluminum industry cuts prices to meet foreign competition

In New York AP reports major aluminum firms including Kaiser Aluminum Reynolds Metals and Aluminum Company of America cut primary metal prices to match a weekend lead. Canadian Aluminum Ltd. followed, reducing ingot prices to 21.14 cents a pound from 24 cents, effective immediately.

New York Aluminum Company of America Reynolds Metals Co Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co Canada Big Aluminum Ltd U. S

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa

Bess L. Stockberger is appointed and qualified as administratrix of Paul Stockberger's estate in Linn County Iowa on November 26 1962. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court and indebted persons must pay promptly, with Otto L. Schluter as attorney for the administratrix.

State of Iowa Linn County Paul Stockberger Iowa Bess L. Stockberger Otto L. Schluter Nota SS Lena D. Smith

Executrix Named in Iowa Estate Case 1962 Notice

Notice is hereby given that on November 1 1962 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of William E Christie of Linn County. Velma Nichols Executrix. Moyer and Bergman Attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County William E. Christie Iowa Velma Nichols Moyer & Bergman

Waukon Farmer Dies While Cutting Wood

Harold Kelli son, 57, Waukon farmer, was found dead about 1:30 p.m. Monday by his wife in the Kellison farm woods. He left earlier to cut wood and apparently suffered a heart attack. A South Dakota native, he moved to the area as a boy. Survived by wife, a daughter, a brother, three sisters, and three grandchildren. Body at Martin funeral home.

Waukon Harold Kellison Kellison South Dakota Marvin Shde Decorah Donald Ethel Johnson Hazel Gullickson Nettie Sheriff Martin Funeral Home

Rites Wednesday for Manchester Woman

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Gill Funeral Home for Mrs. Dale W. Munger 76 of Manchester who died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Waterloo. Born December 18 1885 in Milo township Delaware County she married Dale W. Munger December 24 1914 in Crown Point Indiana. Survived by husband one son D Douglass Munger Phoenix Arizona three daughters Mrs Richard McMullen Jr Central City Mrs Clifford Barnett Waterloo and Mrs Raymond Hillers Manchester one sister Mrs J W Morley and one brother Daniel L Logan both of Waterloo nine grandchildren and five great in laws.

Manchester Gill Dale W. Munger Waterloo Milo Township Delaware County Crown Point Ind D. Douglass Munger Phoenix Ariz

Absolute Divorce Requested in Linn County Iowa Court

In The District Court of Iowa in Linn County Elsie DeGroote files for an absolute divorce from Frank Devaney on grounds of desertion and inhuman treatment. The petition seeks other equitable relief and costs. Respondent must appear by 28 1962 or a default will be entered. Attorneys Eads & Fulton Cedar Rapids Iowa.

District Court of Iowa Linn County Elsie DeGroote Frank Devanee Ron Fore Jinn County Low Apcar WILLIAM _R. EADS Kudart Eads & Fulton Granby Building Cedar Rapids

Appointment of Executrix in Lena D. Smith estate

Doris Metcalf is named Executrix of Lena D. Smith late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors must promptly settle any debts and claims must be filed with Linn County District Court Clerk. Lawrence and Crissman attorneys represent the executrix in this matter.

Doris Metcalf Executrix Lawrence and Crissman

Lost glasses and assorted help wanted ads mix

A cluttered classified page lists a missing pair of glasses near 10th St Eagie’s store or bus stop with a reward. It includes elderly companion care notices, light housekeeping, ironing, baby sitting and child care offers, alterations and sewing services, sewing iterations, tailoring and mending, typing from home, and various employment seeks such as houseman janitor, laundry route salesman, and machinist welder. Contact numbers and ad codes accompany each listing.

10Th St Eagie’s Vernon S. E

Notice of Probate of Will in Cedar Rapids District Court

The District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear on December 7 1962 at 9 00 am an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Le Roy Thomas deceased for admission to probate. Clerk Elvin J McCall and attorney Marvin Colton are named in the notice.

State of Iowa Linn County LeRoy &. Thomas Cedar Rapids Iowa Oatem Amana Don McAfee Amana Refrigeration, Inc

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