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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1963
Page
2
New York shares advance as Chrysler and Xerox lead amid a 5 million share volume. Chrysler gains after a 2 for 1 split while Xerox soars on news of a 5 for 1 split. Analysts cite mixed earnings outlook and tobacco stock pressures as markets price in future outcomes.
National quotes show varied odds and prices across multiple firms. Cohn Elect and Rath Packing list betting figures. Dodge Mfo and Technicolor present midrange values. Kaiser Ind and Life Invest appear among miscellaneous price points.
Chicago wholesale prices show live poultry down two cents to one cent up. Roasters 23 to 24 cents, special fed White Rock fryers 18.5 to 19 cents. Turkeys and geese listed with small gains. Potatoes steady, Red River Valley reds $2.00 to $2.10. Butter prices steady. eggs steady to firm with minor increases for higher grade whites.
New York market eggs show shortages for large sizes with modest demand and adequate mediums while extras minimum 47 pounds sell around 39 to 40 cents. Butter remains adequate with strong demand on creamery grades from 93 to 97 scores trading about 59 to 60 cents per pound.
Washington AP reports the nations industrial production barely rose in November as auto and consumer goods output stayed brisk. The Fed index advanced from 126.6 to 126.9 with a base of 100 for 1957-59. Auto assemblies remained over 10 percent above November 1962, with indications of continued high output into December.
AP reporting from Chicago cites USDA estimates for Wednesday with intake figures of 1 000 cattle 7 000 hogs and 500 sheep. The note marks hogs steady to 25 cents lower amid market activity and livestock arrivals.
In Chicago on Tuesday butcher hog prices held steady to 25 cents lower per hundredweight as supply increased. A small number of 1191 to 1300 pound prime grade slaughter steers cleared at 23.25 to 23.50, with the market steady to weak and fairly active.
Chicago market report shows 8 000 hogs with steadier to lower bids across categories. Cattle volumes around 3 000 and calves 100. slaughter steers and heifers mostly in the low to mid 20s per hundredweight. Sheep about 800 head with wooled slaughter lambs $19.50 to $20.00 and ewes $4.50 to $6.50.
Prices steady to firm with some 25 cent gains for butchers. Estimated Tuesday receipts reach 85 000, week ago 94 000, year ago 86 000, with Monday at 8 000. Listings cover U S 1 3 and 1 2 hog categories by weight and grade including sows across weight ranges.
Price list for hogs at Waterloo shows varied rates by weight and category. Sows and barrows priced from 10.25 to 13.50 per hundredweight across ranges from 170 to 550 pounds.
Sioux City livestock report says receipts 6,000 cattle and 400 calves. Slaughter steers and heifers mostly steady to firm with some 25 cent gains. Loads average to high choice 1,125 to 1,250 pounds. steers mostly 21.25 to 21.50. Choice heifers 20.00 to 20.75 with some 21.00 on few consignments.
Receipts 10,000 cattle and 150 calves. Early trade for slaughter steers and heifers moderately active. Choice 975 to 1,267 pound steers priced $20.75 to $21.50. Choice heifers $20.25 to $21.00, with a load of about 975 pounds at $21.25.
C R Markets reports Cedar Rapids hogs steady with Monday bulk 200 to 230s at 13.75 to 14.00 dollars. Packing sows 300 lbs range 11.75 to 12.25. Various weight and grade discounts apply. Grain and eggs listed: corn 1.07, soybeans 2.47, oats 0.65, eggs diverse by size.
In Chicago the AP notes soybeans rallied and moved into positive territory after early selling. Grains overall were steady to weak with wheat down about 1 percent and corn and oats largely unchanged to mixed, while rye slid and soybeans rose.
Chicago market update lists no sales for wheat oats or soybeans. Corn prices quoted No 3 yellow at 1.212 and No 4 yellow at 1.1594 with soybean inquiry unclear.
Sam Shulsky notes Melville Shoe and Liggett & Myers, both rated B plus, have paid dividends for over four decades and reported profits, raising questions about why strong performers remain attractive to investors.
The Labor Department reported higher wages for factory production workers in November with average hourly earnings up two cents to $2.49, marking an eight cent rise from 1962. Weekly earnings reached $101.09, up 56 cents from October and $3.73 from November 1962, while non-farm payrolls fell by 100,000 to 58.3 million.
Chrysler Corp stockholders approved a two for one stock split with over 16.265 million shares in favor and 29,039 against. President Lynn Townsend reported nine month sales of 2.2 billion dollars and profits of 100 million, noting a high profit margin since 1950. Car sales for 11 months reached 878,820 representing 13.1 percent of the market.
A collage of reflections links Kennedy's assassination to cinema and crime while contrasting warnings about smoking. Notable quotes from Russian writer Nikolai Atarov and Dr. Wendell Scott address tragedy and public health.
Burglars ransacked the storeroom at S and H Sinclair Service at 4801 First Avenue SE Monday night but apparently fled without taking anything. Entry was gained by breaking a garage window and crawling through. the break in was found by patrolmen shortly after 5 a.m. detectives said.
Margaret Klima named executrix of Charles J. Klima Sr estate in Linn County Iowa on December 2 1963. Creditors urged to file claims with Linn County District Court and debts paid promptly. Also notices dissolution of Iowa Manufacturing Export Sales Co after a November 18 1963 stockholders meeting. Company liquidated effective November 30 1963 with Howard Hall as president and B T Perrine as secretary.
Classified list shows funeral vault services by Wilbert Burial Vaults and Novak Monument Co at 220 A Ave NW plus row of misc ads. Snow plowing and remodeling offers from Hauschild and Cinders and Gravel with free estimates and phone numbers EM 4 1930 EM 5 2704 and 364 0607. Contractors include carpentry roofing papering painting and papering services with contact lines.
In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear on December 20 1963 at 9:00 am the proof and admission to probate of the last will of William G Gintert deceased filed for probate. Melvin J McCalley clerk Lawrence Crissman attorneys filed notice Cedar Rapids Iowa December 6.
Notice is given that on December 23 1963 the probate of the will of Florence Schodde Clark, late of the county, will be heard by the District Court at the Court House in Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Wm C Slade attorney.
A corporation named S&W Service, Inc. is incorporated in Iowa with principal offices in Center Point. It has 200 shares of common stock, exists perpetually from November 27 1963, and lists Margaret M Wymore as registered agent and incorporator. Ted V Burtin serves as attorney.
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will and codicils of Elsie Mae Mottinger, deceased, will be offered for proof and admission to probate in the District Court at the Court House, Cedar Rapids Iowa. Clerk and W Howard Smith attorney are named.
No. 30370 signed has been on this 2nd day of fied as Executor of the estate of Wince Zak, late of Linn County, Iowa, deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment duily authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County, Iowa, District Court Linus Janechek, Executor. Kubicek, Novak & Kubicek, Attorneys
Notice of appointment of Mary E. Rickey as executrix of the estate of Samuel T. Rickey, deceased in Linn County Iowa. All debts must be paid to the executrix and all claims filed with the Linn County Clerk via the district court. Edgar L. King is attorney for the executrix.
Regular Ely town council meeting December 12, 1963 with four members present led by Mayor Nevin Duffe. Minutes from November 19 approved. treasurer reports show 2076.20 balance with receipts from Linn County and others. Bills totaling paid include marshal salary and trash hauling. snow removal funds transferred to cover street fund deficit. meeting adjourned.
Notice records Gertrude E. Klima appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Joseph Frank Klima in Linn County Iowa on November 29 1963. Creditors must file claims authenticated in the Linn County District Court with O Rieley and Rosser attorneys.
On the 9th day of December 1963 the signer was duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the Lazar Krachmer estate of Linn County Iowa. Those having claims against the estate will file them duly authenticated with Paul Krachmer executor Shuttleworth and Ingersoll attorneys.
City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa proposes a Resolution of Necessity to construct water mains on E Avenue NW Wiley Blvd NW F Avenue NW and related streets. Hearing set for January 8 1964 at 8 30 a m owners may object, with assessments per Chapter 391 and 401 Iowa Code. Fourteen days public notice required. published December 17 and 24 1963.
Notices announce executrix and executors appointed for the estates of Katherine C Palmer and Katharine Quinn, both Linn County Iowa residents, with claims to be filed and creditors urged to pay debts. Additional executrix appointed for Michael Camizzi estate in Linn County with attorney Carl Hendrickson.
The document names Ludwick Svoboda and Catherine Svoboda as deceased’s representatives with Clinton E. Shaeffer as attorney. Dated the 9th day, the executor listed as Svoboda in Linn County, indicating estate proceedings or probate action.
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