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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1952
Page
2
Chicago livestock market notes Wednesday hog receipts about 16,000 with prices down 10 to 25 cents, cattle mostly steady with cows and bulls lower, sheep weak. USDA figures show slow salable hogs at 10-25 cents decline, steer and heifer demand uneven to lower, vealers steady to strong with varied prime quotes.
Omana cattle receipts reach 5 500 with 300 calves. Fed steers and heifers firm to 25 cents higher. prime demand boosts spots. Cows uneven but mostly steady. bulls and feeders steady. High prime about 1,300 to 1,325 pounds. fed steers around 35.00 to 35.25. lightweight steers 34.00. choice to prime rankups.
In Des Moines pork market reports receipts estimated 85 000 last week rising to 98 000 actuals Monday 92 000 with fair activity. Prices mostly steady with Monday's average top 16 25 per cwt and varied by weight class from 12 90 to 15 65 for hogs and sows across ranges 180 to 550 pounds.
Hog market in Ottumwa shows steady tone with butchers paying $16.00 for select hogs and various weights ranging from 170 to 800 pounds priced between $13.35 and $14.60. Buyer quotes reflect 400 and 450 to 800 pound tiers with multiple price points.
The notice lists butcher market figures with multiple weight ranges and prices per pound, showing fluctuating quotes such as 330-340 Ibs at S14 and 360-400 Ibs at S14.00, plus various higher and lower brackets and totals across dozens of entries.
Kansas City cattle bids show strong demand for shortfed steers and heifers with prices near steady for upper grades. Cows and bulls trend lower, vealers and killing calves bid down. Loads of prime cattle quoted around $28.50 to $30.00 per cwt, prime loads around $36.25 for large weights, and lighter yearlings in the $22.00 to $28.00 range.
Receipts about 4,000 cattle and 200 calves at Sioux City with slaughter steer and heifer prices near steady. Fed steers around 29.00 to 32.75 per cwt, high choice to prime 1 140 to 1 160 pounds, some higher. Heifers offered from 24.00 to 29.00 per cwt with varied load weights and quality.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices remained steady on Tuesday with higher rates for hogs delivered to the Cedar Rapids plant. Cattle quotes list U S prime steers and yearlings across weight ranges with prices from 30 00 to 33 50, and various grades of cows and bulls shown alongside sheep and wool data.
New York reports the second straight 1952 rise as motors and railroads lead the advance. Trade volume reaches about 2.1 million shares amid a broad market push to fresh highs.
Six people including a five year old boy were injured when a mud slip caused a collision on Highway 30 about miles east of Lisbon. Charles T. Wright 49 Mechanicsville and Ralph James 33 Wheaton Minn drove the two cars. Injured were Wright Charles A. Wright 26 John James 67 Mary James 62 Myrtle James 29 and Perry James 5. All were taken to St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. Ralph James escaped injury.
Willys-Overland Motors, Inc. announced price reductions on two-door 1953 Aero Willys passenger cars. The cuts range from $88 to $185, with four-door models reduced by $8 to $34. The announcement came from Toledo, Ohio.
Seventeen people including eight children died and 15 were injured when two apartment houses collapsed in Barletta Italy after 48 hours of heavy rain. Rescue teams worked through the debris as authorities investigated the disaster and searched for survivors.
Grain traded lower Tuesday as investors trimmed positions led by December contracts. Wheat slipped about 34 cents, corn 15 cents, oats 5 cents, rye about 1 percent, soybeans 2 to 3 cents, and lard from 3 to 18 points per hundred pounds. Some offerings moved to resting orders while exporters purchased in anticipation of export business in wheat and corn.
Chicago AP notes cash grain prices with Wheat and Oats figures for various grades. Soybeans listed as None. barley prices shown as nominal and feed values. hay prices include timothy, clover, redtop, alsike with per-ton estimates.
Market steady on poultry with varying prices for ducks geese and commercially grown meats. Butter eggs and potatoes show uneven shifts with New York figures indicating lower butter and mixed egg weights and prices across grades and sizes.
Casablanca, Morocco faced renewed rioting as troops and French Foreign Legionnaires arrived to reinforce security. Evacuations of French and other Europeans continued from tense native areas while authorities lifted the curfew as calm returned. Five Europeans and 25 Moroccans were reported killed in the prior 72 hours with about 50 wounded.
Iowa City gains a new Amvets post under an old charter reactivated after three months of review. Ralph J. Rossignuolo says L. R. Seward leads the group with 15 prospective members, mainly from the Veterans Hospital, while University of Iowa students are few. The state previously revoked the charter of a former Iowa City Amvets post for constitutional noncompliance.
Conesville residents protested a Rock Island railroad plan to close the Conesville station at a hearing before Commerce Commissioner Carl W. Reed in Iowa City. Officials cited a $3,000 loss this year. Reed deferred a decision.
The Marion Kiwanis Club marks its second anniversary with a dinner meeting on Thursday at 6 15 p.m. Wives of members are guests. Betty Stephenson a Cen ter Point farm youth exchange student recently returned from Europe will attend as a guest. Also note an advertisement for garbage disposals from Kensinger Plumbing Heating with 36 month terms. Miss Bertha Williams of Colesville Wash. visiting Miss Bess Busby leaves for Los Angeles for the winter. Boy Scouts Troops 35 and 58 will hold a Court of Honor Wednesday evening at the Legion hall with a 6 30 potluck supper to precede it.
The Rev H E Trimble former pastor of Marion Christian church accepts a call to the Christian church at Carlock Illinois He recently resigned as pastor of the Christian church at Dixon Illinois.
Mrs. C. J. Newlin leaves for Denver due to the serious illness of her brother Donald C. Thompson. Yardley products for men. Sorg Drugs. Adv.
Mrs W A Jackson returns to her home at 1304 Twelfth street after undergoing surgery in a Cedar Rapids hospital.
It's Christmas time at Storm's. Shop now for better selections. Tomorrow only, $2 Toni home permanent hair-kit 99c. Storm's Store adv. Mr and Mrs Nick Tinnes and Mr and Mrs Cloyce Tinnes and their children all of Washington Ia spent Sunday with Mrs Nick Tinnes' brother in law and sister the Curtis I Mitchells.
Mrs Lloyd Faber of Dumont arrives in Marion Tuesday to visit her father Owen Turner a patient at St Luke's hospital. Turner suffered a fractured hip two weeks ago and is now up in a wheelchair and making a satisfactory recovery. His toiletries for men. Edison's.
Honor roll for the Marion independent rural school lists Primary and Fourth grade students. Upcoming events include the Yule Operetta Trouble in Toyland on December 18, led by music supervisor Miss Charlotte Lozier. Also notes Trojan lodge 548 to elect 1953 officers, Calvin Strauch dies in Bettendorf, Christmas candlelight party at Marion Methodist churches, various social visits, and a Martin's Creek Community club Christmas party at the Marion rural school.
Gen Eisenhower faces possible extended defense spending as orders slow after summer slump. Industrialists note cutbacks in schedules and a shift to later models, with government purchases stabilizing the economy and keeping defense stocks high. A broader European rearmament lag may also sustain high armament outlays into 1954.
A short note lists sapphires labeled fancy sapphires in colors including yellow violet green and orange. The item highlights diverse hues within the sapphire category.
The Iowa parole board announced the parole of three men. Blaine McCaulley, 30, released from Fort Madison. he was jailed for burglary from Lee county on April 2, 1948. Ronald Troyer, 19, and Lavern Miller, 20, freed from Anamosa. Troyer had a 10 year term from Hardin county for breaking and entering. Miller had 20 years for burglary tools and a stolen vehicle from Marshall county.
Washington reports the agriculture department will market EQ-53 a combined mothproofing wash product. Developed by federal entomologists in Georgia the DDT based formula promises to mothproof blankets sweaters and other washable woolens for over a year with two teaspoons per pound of wool. It can be used during rinsing or after and works in machine or tub washing.
DES MOINES Iowa executive council to decide by Wednesday whether to pay about 8575 for 200 mobile radio sets used by state highway patrolmen. The state had refused the RCA equipment two years ago as unsatisfactory. Council deferred action last week and now faces a final decision on keeping the radios.
The Cedar Rapids city council repeals ordinance 2738 and enacts a substitute establishing the city solicitor as elected by the council each even numbered January, serving until January of the next even year, with oath, bond of 2000, annual salary 5416, immediate effect for public peace and welfare, passed October 13, 1952. The mayor Milo J. is is noted with City Clerk Maude Krebs signatory.
The Cedar Rapids city council enacts a new ordinance to create the office of Assistant City Solicitor elected by the council every even year. The measure requires oath, sets term to the following January, and includes an emergency provision. Passed October 13 1952. Milo J. Jacek mayor. Maude M. Krebs city clerk.
Ordinance 2757 repeals section two of Ordinance 1924 and replaces it with a system where the City Auditor is elected by the City Council at the first January meeting of every even numbered year. The officer must take an oath, post a $5,000 bond, or be covered by a blanket bond, with city-paid premium. Passage and publication dated October 1, 1952, signed by M. Kreps.
Ordinance No. 2758 repeals sections 1 and 8 of Ordinance 1937 as amended by Ordinance 2726. The city adopts new section 2 detailing the Civil Engineer's role and authority. The action is part of municipal code revisions in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The city framework sets the City Engineer to be elected by the City Council in January of each even numbered year and to serve until January 1 of the next even year. The engineer must be a Registered Provisional Engineer and Land Surveyor, take an oath, and bond with Carey Bonding Co. or a blanket surety bond of at least $1,000. The Assistant City Engineer is appointed by the Superintendent with city council approval from the Civil Service list and shares the same qualifications, with oath required. The ordinance is to be read, passed, and published as provided by law.
Ordinance No. 2759 repeals sections from 1957 ordinance and enacts new provisions for election of the City Clerk by City Council, appointment of deputies, and bonds. City Clerk to be elected at first January meeting of even numbered years with oath and $5,000 bond. deputies require $1,000 bonds. Immediate effect declared for public peace and publication dated October 13, 1952.
Ordinance 2766 repeals section 2 of ordinance 2114 as amended by 2716 and enacts a substitute providing for electing the City Treasurer in January of each even numbered year. The treasurer must take an oath, post a $40,000 bond, and serve until successor sworn in. Bond premiums paid by the City. Immediate effective date.
The City of Cedar Rapids issues Ordinance No. 2761 to replace a 1921 provision, establishing a method to call special city council meetings and declaring an emergency if proclaimed by the city council. The text references section one and the 1921 ordinance as the basis for the substitution.
An ordinance dated 13th May 1952 sets special council meetings may be called by the Mayor or majority of the Council. Notice must be given personally or at each member's residence with Clerk recording service. The ordinance takes full force upon publication.
Ordinance 2762 repeals section two of ordinance 801 and enacts a provision authorizing the mayor to call special city council meetings with notice given personally or at the council member’s residence. The ordinance is declared enacted and published as provided. Passed October 13, 1962. J. Lac May Milo Sedlacer, City Clerk Maude M. Krebs, Attest.
Ordinance 2763 repeals section two of 1943 and amends by creating a substitute for appointing and qualifying the city street commissioner. It requires oath and $1,000 bond with surety, approved by City Council, or blanket bond, and declares immediate necessity for public peace. Passed October 13, 1952. Mayor Sedlacek.
Ordinance No. 2764 repeals section one of ordinance 804 in Cedar Rapids Iowa and appoints a city sewer inspector under city council approval from the Civil Service list. Mayor Milo J. Sedlacek approves and signs the ordinance.
Ordinance 2765 adopts new provisions for City Water Works leadership appointing the superintendent by City Council from civil service, with oath and bonds required. It allows designation of a cashier with a separate oath and bond, sets bond sums at 5000 and 4000 dollars subject to city approval, and notes passage and publication in October 1952.
Ordinance 2766 repeals section 2 of ordinance 1938 and creates a substitute for appointing the city dairy inspector. The mayor shall appoint from the civil service list and the inspector must take the oath required for public officers. Milo J. Jacek is named mayor with Maude M. Riese as city clerk.
The measure repeals sections of 1946 ordinance 2727 and enacts a new framework. It places all police appointments except the Chief under the Superintendent of Public Safety with City Council approval, designates the City Marshal as ex officio Chief, and requires an oath and $2,000 bond or blanket bond for the Chief of Police before taking duties.
The ordinance specifies a police clerk to collect fines and report to the Superior Court, with the clerk taking an oath. A city bonded official must be covered by a surety bond of at least 1000 dollars or a blanket bond to the City of Cedar Rapids, with the premium paid by the City. Milo J. Sedlacek attests Maude M. Krebs.
The city passes Ordinance No. 2768 repealing sections of 1934 and 1818 ordinances and enacting a new fire department structure. The Chief, assistants, captains, lieutenants, secretaries, and necessary firemen form the department with the Chief as executive head. The Chief is appointed from civil service, must be present in the city, and may requisition vehicles. secretaries handle records and duties as directed. The measure was passed on the 13th by Saulo J. Sedlacek.
Ordinance 2769 repeals section three of prior measure and enacts a city meat inspector position. The inspector must be a licensed graduate veterinarian, appointed by the mayor with council approval, serving the unexpired term and until successor is qualified. The inspector receives $600 annually, paid in monthly installments. Immediate passage and publication required.
Ordinance No 2770 repeals part of 1594 and creates the City Market Master role. The appointee, chosen by May each year, will hold office as deemed by the City Council and receive compensation fixed by resolution. Milo J. Sedlacer serves as attesting official.
Ordinance 2771 repeals section of Ordinance 2386 and sets City Health Physician to be elected by City Council at its first January meeting every seven years or as practicable. The officer serves until January 1 of the next even numbered year and until successor is elected and qualified. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication as provided by law.
Ordinance No 2772 repeals part of 1940 provisions and creates the office of Assistant Health Officer. The ordinance declares immediate necessity for health safety and welfare and takes effect after publication. Milo J Sedlacek serves as mayor.
An ordinance numbered 2773 from the city proceedings continues on page 43. The document references a long legal text likely detailing municipal regulations or actions to be carried out. No further context is provided in this fragment.
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