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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

8

Hogs Steady To 50 Higher In Market Report

Chicago estimates show hogs up to 50 cents higher for barrows and gilts with sow prices steady. Top bid reached 20.85 per 100 pounds, highest since September. Cattle also cited with primes up to 30.25 and vealers 26-30. Sheep prices lift for good to prime lambs. Iowa and Minnesota plants report steady to lower prices with mixed weights.

Chicago Des Moines USDA Iowa Minnesota U.S

Edwin Schmalfeldt Found Dead on Wyoming Farm

Special to The Gazette reports Edwin Schmalfeldt, 60, a farm hand, was found dead on the John Hanna farm north of Onslow. Authorities say death was natural. Funeral services are being arranged at Wallace funeral home. Grain and livestock markets show hog quotations and prices for corn oats soybeans and eggs with mixed movement across the region.

Edwin Schmalfeldt Wyoming John Hanna Onslow Hannas Howe Schmalfeldt Wallace Funeral Home Tive Cee Western Wool

Anthony Simmons dies in ruined house accident

London AP report says four year old Anthony Simmons wearing Christmas gifts of cowboy paraphernalia played with friends in a derelict house. After a supper truce, he returned inside as a wall collapsed burying him. An ambulance arrived but he was dead.

London Anthony Simmons Anthony

Independence Girl 5 Dies During Surgery

Mary Lou Reed five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Reed died Friday during a tonsillectomy Services will be held Monday at 9 30 a m in St Johns church

Independence Mary Lou Reed Forrest Reed

Hoffa seeks 42 cent hourly rise in trucker contracts

James R. Hoffa and Teamsters officials push for a total 42 cent an hour increase in wages and benefits over three years for trucking employees in 22 states. The plan calls for a 15 cent rise Feb 1 and 10 cent increases in each of the following two years, plus seven cents in health, welfare, and pension benefits. The current 1955 contract, expiring 1961, allows reopeners covering over‑the‑road drivers and dock workers in three regions.

Chicago James R. Hoffa Teamsters Hoffa Midwest Southwest

Stampmaster Back in Service at Cedar Rapids Post Office

The Stampmaster vending machine at the Cedar Rapids post office is back in service after a factory representative fixed it. The dial machine handles nickels dimes and quarters, issues two three and six cent stamps and provides correct change. It is the only Stampmaster in Iowa and was installed to test customer acceptance.

Cedar Rapids Post Office Iowa Cedar Rapids

Airman heads to Louisiana base with family visit notes

Whari on To Louisiana Airman 2/c and Mrs Lawrence R James and their daughter Lorrie Ann left today for an air force base at Alexandria Louisiana where he will be stationed James spent a fur lough with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard James Mrs James and her daughter have been staying with her parents the Thomas Ozburns Funeral notices and visits from Marion residents list relatives traveling and holiday gatherings across Iowa and Wisconsin including Delmar LaCrosse and Cedar Rapids.

Louisiana Lawrence R. James Lorrie Ann Alexandria James Howard James Thomas Ozburns Howard M. Titus Mildred Titus Columbus Ohio Robert A. Titus Winona Lake Ind James F. LeClerc

Marion Churches announce worship schedule and film event

The Baptist church led by Rev. Charles Moore lists church school at 9:30, morning worship at 10:30, BYP at 6:30, and evening worship at 7:30. A film titled The Living Word In Japan will be shown during the service. St Joseph Catholic ministers celebrate mass at 6, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Christian notices mention Rev. Herbert.

Charles Moore Living Word Japan St. Joseph Catholic T. J. McElliott William H. Blessington Herbert G. Kohl Charles O. Monroe Cedar Rapids Ralph E.baker Jean P. Hayter

Weekly church services and schedules for multiple congregations

The notice lists service times and program details for G Kohl pastorates and several churches including Free Methodist Presbyterians Lutheran and Seventh Day groups. It notes Sunday school times worship services sermons and youth fellowships and midweek prayer or Bible study offerings.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Missouri i Synod E. L. Brandt Prairie Chapel Morris Frevert Seventh Day Church of God United Seventh Day Brethren W. Allen Bond Third Avenue

Loveless Accused Of Abusing Smaller Iowa Counties

Des Moines Iowa Republican State Chairman L L Jurgemeyer denounces Gov Her schel C Loveless for harming the reapportionment effort by failing to win support from smaller counties Jurgemeyer says the 92 or 94 counties hold power over grant of representation and need strong nonpartisan leadership to secure fair results.

Des Moines L. L. Jurgemeyer G.O.P Herschel C. Loveless Jurgemeyer Loveless Iowa Jorgemeyer

Minneapolis Pilot Found Safe After Spencer Landing

William Hopp a 26 year old Minneapolis pilot who vanished after leaving Fort Dodge Iowa Saturday night was found safe in Spencer after diverting to visit friends due to strong headwinds. He had left Fort Dodge at 2 15 p m and was due in Minneapolis at dusk.

Spencer Minneapolis William Hopp Fort Dodge Hopp

Charge Filed Against Burlington Mayor Elect

Burlington mayor elect Ray Morrison faces a operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge filed Saturday by County Attorney William Cahill after a two car crash Thursday night Morrison did not appear in court. Preliminary hearing set for January 3 with Morrison free on 375 dollar bond. Mrs. Richard Stutzman, 35, injured in the parked car, remains hospitalized.

Burlington Ray Morrison William Cahill Morrison Liberty Richard Stutzman

Waukon Area Farmer Found Dead in Yard

Leonard Anderson 70 was found dead in his farm home yard by his brother Saturday morning. Coroner cites heart attack as cause. He lived on the Waterville area farm with brothers for 54 years. Born in Maple Bay Minnesota. Survives include a sister in California. Body at Martin Brothers funeral home.

the Gazette Waukon Leonard Anderson David Waterville Maple Bay Minn California Martin Brothers Funeral Home

New Jonadel Apple to Go on Sale in Iowa Soon

Iowa State College horticulturist H. L. Lantz said the Jonadel apple, developed and tested at the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station over a 34 year program, will be sold by Iowa nurseries after the new year. The fruit combines Jonathan seating and cooking traits with Delicious style appearance and storage.

Ames Iowa Commercial Nurseries H. L. Lantz Iowa State College Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station

Nothing Ever Happened Before In Monroe Auto Shop Incident

In Monroe an insurance agent tried to sell a policy to radiator repairman Robert Vermett who was working under a car when the incident occurred. Vermett shouted up at the agent as he sat atop the vehicle's frame.

Monroe, Mich Robert Vermett Vermett Bob Turner Turner

Fire sparks from wrench ignite car gas tank and sewer blaze

A wrench caused a spark that ignited a car gas tank, spreading fire through the shop to a nearby sewer. Vermett escaped unharmed as firefighters quickly put out the flames. He demanded the fountain pen from the insurance man.

Vermett

Jefferson Man Dies of Injuries

Glen Hane 35 Paton died in a Jefferson hospital from injuries after a Tuesday car truck crash west of Paton. He drove from his farm home when his pickup hit a car driven by Hubert Cunningham Gowrie at a county road intersection. Cunningham uninjured. Surviving Hane are his widow and three children. Daddy of Western Swing Bob Wills guests on COUNTRY MUSIC JUBILEE Saturday at 7 00 p.m. CHANNEL 9.

Jefferson Glen Hane Paton Jefferson Hospital Hane Hubert Cunningham Gowrie Cunningham Daddy Bob Wills Channel 9

Linn County Board of Supervisors Proceedings 1957

The Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors met December 17 1957 after adjournment with Henderson Sutera and others present. They approved minutes from December 10 and accepted several reports and a travel assessment hearing set for January 14 1955. A resolution authorized notice to depart for a settlement against Gladys Acres at 703 Sth Ave SE Winnebago County. The meeting adjourned with numerous claims and expenditures listed to various vendors and officials.

Board OF State I Dorconakesstate Iowa Board of Supervisors Henderson Sutera Eee Wiley Pvlley Linn County Tow Acres Gladys Sth Ave. S.E Winneshiek County Cedar Rapids Civil Defense Council Rapids Clean Towel Service Kenneth N Andersen Alfred Brend W J Foster Herbert Gersuman Hunt Kassmeyer J Stephen Med Victorine Charles Staley Alfred Brendel Cedar Rapids Pump and Supply Company Sunray Oil Company Fairley Implement Company Globe Re Lachinery’ and Supply Company Happel and Sons, Inc Lohmann McKesson and’ Robbins, Inc Imea Otto FP Hanzlik Emil H Block Dempsy Jones County Recorder McCormick-Mathers Publishing Kreast Sidwell Ice Cream Company Witwer Grocer Company Olive French

Saturday Night Film Festival and Classic TV Lineup

Television listings for KCRG Cedar Rapids WMT KTVO Ottumwa WHBF WOC Davenport WKBT WHO Des Moines outline Saturday schedule. Programs include Lawrence Welk shows, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Gunsmoke, Hit Parade, Harbor Command, News and movies such as Miraculous Journey Wyatt Earp and To Be Announced slots.

WHBF Rock Island Woc.tv Davenport LaCrosse Who-Tv Des Moines Miraculous Journey Danny Thomas Wyatt Earp

Also Mentioned on This Page

INS Chicago Livestock Waterloo Hogs Waterloo C. R. Markets Giset Independence Girl Victor Mature Ea Simmons Affair Monica Lewis Channel 9 Theater Kcrg.-Tv IMEMO r_ Pfizer Eens Eastman Kodak Gen’! Dynamics Eeees Mir Amer. Mach. & Fidry National Lead Deogstrom McGraw-Edison Union Carbide Phillips Petrol Dow Chemical Sperry Road Honeywell Rca Standard & Poor Morris Kotz C.R. Stampmaster Whari H. B. Hammond Norman Hammond Elwood Hammond la Verna Franks Jack Oxley Marion Burton Cray Norman Brown Springville J. G. van Sickle Mary Lou |Duffy Mike Jesse Morrow Bay Calif Donald Frederickson Jean Ann Kirksville Marvin Nielsen Central Avenue Clarence H. Wilson Los Angeles Clint Wilsons Gerald Wilsons Delmar Irma Steen Laura Steen Delmar, In Bertha R. Schrimper Rainbow Dance Linn Order of DeMolay Masonic Temple Marion Rainbow Girls Teresa Gritzner LaCrosse, Wis Joan L. Gritzners Mark Carter Pamela Scott Dale Mr. Carter P. S. Carter Sac City Humboldt Harry Herrick Charles Huddlestons E. E. Godwin R. N. Richardson Ecuerialy Fay Marsh Cedar Rapids Hospital Dean Prouty Daniel Proutys Elkader Laurance S. Dove St. Cloud, Minn George Danskin Kathy Verne Pratt Indianapolis Joe Kadlee Marion Sporting Goods Marion Churches Charcoal Steak House 16Th Avenue Apple ISC State Department of Soviet Welfare Wyeth Laboratories State Department of Social Well F. Bates Donald P. Barnes Misc City of Ieee Cornn Henry Crim Invest Harold Mackey Asa Walter E. Miller Crim John E Yon Leckum John R. Carpenter LA. Lowell Eldon L. Colton Atty Marvin F. Drenter Salar Iss Myles J. Hara Towa State Highway Commission L. Anderson, Inc Armature Service Company Und Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Prank J Meyer Mere New Method Equipment Company Jones County Strader Dree B. Evenson Hubert Dvorak Bal Guy THE First Ave Kathryn Murray Arthur Murray Bil Cora Baird Tallulah Bankhead Gertrude Org Paul Hartman June Havoc Hedy Lamarr Walter Slezak Sarah Vaughan Paul Winchell Rod Alexander June Taylor Channel 7 Television Kcrg-Tv Wmt-Tv Kwwl.-Tv Ktvo-Tv Ottumwa Heo Cree Gateline Lawrence Welk Bartoan Carnival Kistler Hewrence Welk Perry Mason Perry Como Frank Sinatra Dick and Duchess Risk and Duchess Ick and Duchess Wrence Welk Tombstone Territory Mike Wallace Eon Harbor Moyie Walter Winchell Jane Wyman Hovie KXEL ABC WMT Svorte Wusicale Keve Sheridan Monitor Ae Record News Night Monitor Eat Ole Opry Record Eat Monitor Musical Cave Sharmony NEW Harmony the Merchants Bank Lawrence Wele Champagne Music Makers DODGE Granddaddy Red Foley Springfield Missouri Alexander P. de Seversky Whirlybirds Chuck P. T Conoco
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