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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1961
Page
16
Chicago and Des Moines market reports show butcher hogs 25 to 50 cents higher with varied loads and weights. Cattle and calves move steady to higher, prime steers and heifers quoted, sows softer in some ranges. Sheep prices mixed as receipts estimate around 65,000 at Des Moines with week totals and year-ago comparisons.
The note lists weight classes from 170 to 190 pounds with ranges 65 and 15.00 to 15.65 and ice 13.75 to 14.40, plus 360 to 400 pounds, describing a steady drill in BLOO under UPI.
At Omaha cattle and calf sale, 5 500 cattle and 100 calves were graded. Average choice to prime steers held steady to 25 cents higher with strong demand for high end loads. prices included 26.25 for 1 150 lb steers and 26.00 for two loads high choice. Heifers traded strong to 25 cents higher with high choice loads around 26.00 for 950-1 000 lb and most choice near 24.25-25.00.
Cattle 3000 and calves 100 at Sioux City with steers and heifers steady to 25 cents higher and occasional 50 cent gains. Choice steers 24.75 to 50 with a load at high choice and some prime 25.50 and several loads at high choice and prime 75 to 26.00. Choice heifers 23.75 to 24.75. two loads at average and high choice Ro 35. good and low choice 21.75 to 23.50.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady to a quarter higher Wednesday. Tuesday's 200 to 230 lb butchers sold for 15.75 to 16.85 dollars, with some at 16.90, based on grade and plant delivery. Packing sows 300 lb down ranged 14.25 to 15.00. Butchers over 230 weighed less per 10 lb up to 280, and over 280 priced 25 cents lower per 10 lb beyond 280. Packers face 25 cent declines per 10 lb from 300 to 360, then 50 cents per 50 lb to 500, and 75 cents per 50 lb over 500.
Market summary shows price ranges for live cattle including prime steers and heifers, good and utility cattle, veal calves priced around 25 dollars per hundredweight, with grain and poultry values noted. Egg and wool sections list eggs at various sizes and corn around 85 cents per bushel.
In New York the stock market showed an irregular pattern in quiet trading late Wednesday afternoon. Volume was about 3.5 million shares as the Dow Jones Averages and various sectors displayed mixed moves, with utilities and rails showing slight shifts and several issues listed without clear trends.
Chicago AP reports grain trading focused on rye which fell around 2 cents per bushel amid skepticism over the government seed acreage data. Wheat rose about 4 to %, corn moved down, oats gained, rye fell further, and soybeans varied across futures.
Wednesday reports list Lance Cpl. Larry L. Dennis Lisbon for 10 days from Camp Pendleton California. Pvt. John N. Moses 1431 First Ave SE for 20 days from Camp Pendleton. Pfc. Gary Edwards 1841 Seventh Ave SE for 15 days from Parris Island and transfer to Camp Geiger NC. Pfc. William J. Baird 2106 Otis Rd SE for 15 days from Parris Island and transfer to Camp Geiger. Seaman Apprentice Robert J. Hess Rancho Cordova CA visiting grandparents 3830 Cave NE. will return to Great Lakes Naval Training Center Jan 1.
A two car collision east of Holbrook Arizona killed five people. The Harrells of Fullerton California and the Scotts of Brown City Michigan died when the Harrell car crossed the centerline and the Scott vehicle exploded in flames. The Arizona Highway Patrol reported the crash and deaths occurred Tuesday.
Garbled notes describe Chicago cash provisions and a gap in bean markets with unclear figures and stray numbers. The fragmentary text references prices, percentages, and a Tuesday timing but provides no clear parties or outcomes.
AP dispatch records wholesale prices for butter various grades and types with mixed signals. It notes prices for whites and mixed grades, standard items, and special fed whites plus fryers. reports U S shipments, slow demand, barely steady market, and russet potato prices in Idaho Montana Washington and Red River Valley with arrival pricing around 3 dollars.
AP notes butter supply ample to adequate in New York with light demand. Bee offerings listed with various weights and price ranges. standards show checks at 29 to 30 and bulk butter prices steady.
The U S Air Force runs a special Berlin airlift from Rhein Main base near Frankfurt carrying Christmas gifts for East German refugees in West Berlin. C 124 Globemaster transports move thousands of dollars in cash and gifts collected by Germans and German Americans in the United States.
Three bankruptcy petitions were filed Wednesday in Cedar Rapids federal court. Franklin D. Conway lists $4 037 09 in debts and $397 in assets with $175 exempt. Jesse J Villa and Bernita M Villa of Independence file identical petitions listing $19 752 56 in debts and no assets.
A gazelle led hunters to an ancient statue of a lion discovered four years ago. Experts deem the statue a Ninth century B.C. relic found near Damascus.
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co reports total operating revenues for the 12 months ending Nov 30 at 47,208,100 up from 44,353,902 the prior year. For November, revenues rose from 3,835,049 to 4,151,956 with minor steam decline. Net income for the period totaled 5,314,341 or 2.67 per common share, up from 2.56 last year.
The undersigned Louie Samek and Lamir Samek were appointed December 12 1961 as Administrators with will annexed of Mary Samek deceased of Linn County Iowa. Debts must be paid to the estate and all claims filed with the Linn County District Court clerk through attorney Joseph J. Severa.
Local Gazette advertises buyers for storage goods turning unused items into fast money. Sellers can contact the paper to list items and arrange quick pickups or listings with clear pricing options and immediate payment.
Paris police report six plastic bombs used by rightist extremists exploded Tuesday night and early Wednesday injuring five people. Authorities avoided specifying identities or motives while security forces investigated the incident in the capital.
Richard Robinson, claiming to be the son of a well known minister, was accused of stealing a Bible in Jacksonville Florida. He appeared in court and faced a 30 day sentence as noted in the UPI report.
UPI columnist Lyle C. Wilson argues the United States spends heavily on information services but the public remains poorly informed about NATO council outcomes. He quotes Edward R. Murrow and notes repeated double crosses in international publicity, suggesting a trust deficit between officials and citizens.
The advisor explains your losses stem from taking unsuitable risks for your resources and opting for small new issues instead of quality leaders. He recommends sticking with solid, enduring companies and avoiding frequent in and out trading, especially in volatile oil and explored markets.
Gen. David Shoup sent Christmas greetings to Marines and their families but the message canceled on December 26 1961. The bulletin's final line announced the cancellation and implied a change in sentiment after the holiday.
Thomas L Coffey a 30 year old parole agent supervisor in Cedar Rapids was arrested about 1 am Tuesday on drunkenness and resisting a police officer charges. He appeared before Municipal Judge Donald Barnes and was released on his own bond. Coffey has supervised juvenile parole agents since September.
Premier Khrushchev arrived in Kiev to attend a central committee meeting of the Ukrainian Communist party Tuesday.
Delta residents will welcome Santa Claus this Saturday at 1 30 p m in the club room A free movie will follow the visit sponsored by the Woman's club
On December 12 1961 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Lester C Hall late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate must pay promptly Those with claims against the estate should present them duly authenticated to the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court Fred Fisher and Yarowsky attorneys
Lois Olson named Executrix of the estate of Andrew Lorenzen in Linn County Iowa on December 18 1961. Creditors are asked to settle debts promptly and all claims must be filed with the Linn County Clerk of Court through attorney Carl Hendrickson.
By virtue of a general execution issued by the District Court of Linn County Iowa the sheriff announces a levy on the defendant's personal property to satisfy a judgment of one thousand six hundred seventy nine dollars and eighty three cents plus costs. The sale is set for December 1 1961 at Cedar Rapids Court House door at 9:00 AM. James H. Smith Sheriff Linn County Iowa Donald Barkdoll Deputy Edgar L. Kine Attorney.
Natalie M. Kline appointed administratrix of the Ronald R. Kline estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present claims to the Linn County District Court clerk and all debts are due for payment to the estate. Attorneys Claassen Kreuter Ford and Ibeling represent the administratrix.
Mary P. Lanning Estate in Linn County Iowa seeks all debts and claims. Mae W. Postiewall is appointed Administratrix on December 12 1961. Creditors must file claims authenticated in Linn County District Court to hold payments. Robert C. Nelson is the attorney for the estate.
Notice to Helen C Glessner Allen Nesset Shirley Nesset and occupants that contract dated 1961 for sale of Lot One West Two Block One Oak Hill Subdivision Eight Nine Ten in Cedar Rapids Iowa has not been complied with. Default includes unpaid 1960 taxes of 78.07 and premium. contract may be forfeited unless defaulting parties perform and cover costs by January 20, 1962. Attorneys Reed Fisher for successor in interest.
On December 5 1961 Jessie F Severn was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of E E Severn late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted or having claims against the estate should present them in the County Town District Court. Attorneys Sargent Spangler Hines Pence represent the executrix.
On December 6 1961 William Maresh appointed and qualified as Administrator with Will Annexed of Mary E Hurka of Linn County Iowa. Creditors and others with claims must file promptly with Kubicek Novak and Kubicek Attorneys in Cedar Rapids Iowa in the Linn County District Court.
The Cedar Rapids City Council sets January 2 1962 at 10 for final budget adoption hearing. Proposed General Fund and scattered department totals include Streets 749600, Public Safety 1812840, Sanitation 1111309, Municipal Enterprises 631800, Recreation 636900, Utilities 1497000, Debt Service 1099430, Trust and Agency 630800, Humane 12000, Street Construction 500000, Parking 300000, Liquor Fund 150000, Agricultural Fund 9500, totaling 4970890. citizens may object in person or in writing.
Probate in Linn County Iowa orderly hearing set for December 28 1961 at 9 00 A M to prove and admit the will of Jessie F E Witwer deceased before the district court at Cedar Rapids Iowa Clerk Melvin J McCalley announces the matter Sargent Spangler Hines and Co represents the court in the matter
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