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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1956
Page
15
Chicago market report shows butcher hogs sold steady to 25 cents higher aided by 10,000 salable hogs and 2,000 fewer than expected. Cattle and calves stationary to weak with steady wealers. hogs 10,000 head mostly no. 1 and 2 grades. Receipts: cattle 6,400. calves 400. sheep 2,000. hogs 10,000. Prices listed for various weight ranges and grades.
New York stocks advanced with rails and steels leading gains as market tried to offset a spotty tone. Volume remained mixed with mixed price moves across commodities and livestock futures noted in Des Moines and Chicago reports.
A Tuesday report to Governor Leo Hoegh from a 35 member study committee recommends establishing a separate Iowa Department of Mental Health under a commissioner. It commends the State Board of Control for custodial care and humane treatment but urges sweeping administrative and legal changes.
Local items report Walter Morrison and Justus W. Simon in hospital care with good condition after surgery at St Luke's Marion. Fireman Frank Camp on leave from San Diego base to spend holidays with family. Engaged couple Catherine Bosteder and Jack Jennings announce January wedding. Market notes cover Cedar Rapids hog prices and commodity quotes. A Kann family opens new residence at 1614 Tenth street. Community program features a humor talk at Ev. cafe and Woodmen Junior meeting at YMCA Youth Center. Mentions Christmas decor sales and local youth activities.
Frank Aydelotte, renowned educator and former Swarthmore and Princeton leader, dies of a cerebral stroke. Memorial services planned at Princeton and Swarthmore. Survived by son William Aydelotte of Iowa City. The report also covers university funding debates and state mental health policy discussions.
Local post reports oversubscription for shares of the new Ellenville Bank amid a flurry of community notices. The item notes related fundraising and council-approved details, with various civic and social events listed in the same column.
Tyler area residents near Tyler school at Twelfth arena and Eighth Street will meet with city officials at 7:28 tonight to discuss community problems. Mayor Jim Meaghan said the informal session will cover local issues, plans for Van i Vechten park, and related matters of interest in the citizens. Parks Commissioner Tiny Curd may attend along with others. The meeting will show films of Cedar Tapitis centennial parade and Cedar River improvements.
Fragmented stock data note price movement near year’s low after a rally early in 1956. Source references UB Dept and Agriculture Bureau data tables. Unclear dates, some OCR errors.
Mayor George H. Drewer appoints Marian F. Robb and Merclit Smith to the Marion Zoning and Planning Commission succeeding L. A. Franke and Gerald Seiffert. Robb will serve until Jan 1 1986 and Smith until Jan 1 1961. Council unanimously approved the appointments and discussed annexations and road paving bonds near a future school site. Negotiations on paving contracts and ordinance revisions were also noted but no action taken.
McDowell, 27, faces a five year state term after federal prison. He appeals in Linn County District Court claiming no jurisdiction or residence in Iowa and asks for dismissal of a sheriff’s hold order. Judge Pepningrath appointed counsel and set January 17 for a hearing on the petition.
Hollywood notices say Bob Hope and a large troupe including Coral Morris of Ottumwa will depart Wednesday for Alaska on the fifteenth Christmas tour to entertain troops. The group aims to return home by Dee 25.
Sheriff Ernest Carpenter reports weapon thefts from homes near Martelle are being investigated. The incident centers on .22 caliber firearms and security in the area as authorities pursue leads and enforce precautions. Police urge residents to report suspicious activity and guard their properties.
Ottawa said Canada will take 15000 Hungarian refugees to March 1 with arrangements for more later. The quota includes 200 students from the University of Sopier near the border and 40 going to a British Columbia forestry school. Most refugees are between 20 and 40 years old.
Reported at the residence of Mrs Glidys Barner two Lohight powered rifles and bow and arrows were stolen. A 45 caliber gun and 3H caliber firearm were taken during both thefts while the homes were unattended.
In Floyd Philbrick’s courtroom before a county jury, plaintiffs Ernest E Trachta and wife contest a $2,603 land condemnation award for the 4.0 acres taken for the new Highway 218 south of Cedar Rapids. The Iowa Highway Commission faces the case. plaintiffs seek $27,000. Also filed were two wills in Linn County District Court, naming George S. and others as heirs, plus executor appointments. A personal injury suit against Lee Chalupsky of Fairfax was dismissed in Ilion District Court, with costs to the defendant. An account action against Ivan Angelt for $246.20 was filed in district court. Wageer Manufacturing awarded $183.25 in a note suit against Everett Fore.
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