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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1962
Page
8
Estimated Monday receipts include 15 000 cattle 7 000 hogs and 1 500 sheep. Barrows and gilts mostly 1.00 lower while sows stay near steady. Slaughter steers steady to 1.50 down with varied bids for high and mixed grades.
Iowa hog market reports slow demand and steady receipts. Week prior totals were 32 000 head and 29 000 year ago, with Friday’s 44 000. Butchers weigh 200 220 Ibs at 15 40 to 16 10, 220 240 Ibs 15 25 to 16 00, 240 270 Ibs 14 45 to 15 50, 270 300 Ibs 13 75 to 14 75. Sows range 270 230 Ibs 13 50 to 14 50, 330 400 Ibs 12 75 to 14 15, 400 550 Ibs 11 25 to 13 40.
Cedar Rapids prices held steady Saturday with Friday butchers 200 to 220 lbs at 15.00 to 16.00 dollars. The bulk of 1s and 2s sold 15.50 to 16.00 based on grade. Packing sows under 300 lbs ranged 13.00 to 14.00 with weight-based deductions for heavier animals.
The page lists egg prices including large 35¢, mediums 26c, small 15c, and peewees 0c, alongside wool prices. It also contains probate notices: Pauline Mease named executrix of Harriet Copeland Taylor's estate with claims to be filed in Linn County Clerk of Court, and Otis Babcock probate with a January 1963 hearing in Cedar Rapids District Court. Glen McLaughlin attorney represents the matter.
AP reports 65,556 challenged ballots across 45 of 87 counties as recount efforts in Minnesota proceed. The GOP center cites a 92 vote Andersen edge over Rolvaag, while Democratic totals put Rolvaag ahead by three.
Notice states on December 28, 1962 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Josephine M. Powell of Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to pay and file claims with Linn County District Court clerk. O J Powell administrator and Williamson Pettit Williamson attorneys. Also notices annual meeting of Bohemian Mutual Insurance Association Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa set for January 22 1963 at 4 00 PM at First Trust and Savings Bank Building with 1962 annual statement and officer director election.
The state of Iowa Che County notifies that on January 4 1963 at 9 00 am a will alleged to be Ray S Mason's will be heard in the district court for proof and admission to probate. Attorneys Barnes Wadsworth Eiderkin Locher Pirnie represent the case in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Announcement of the estate of J. L. Powell late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors are requested to pay and those with claims should present them to Elzo J Powell administrator with will annexed and attorneys in charge.
The District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear the last will and testament of Arthur L. Newman, deceased, on January 3 1963 at 9:00 AM at the Court House Cedar Rapids. Clerk of District Court C W Lawrence attorney listed.
State of Iowa Linn County notice of probate of what purports to be the last will and testament of L Fleming of Cedar Rapids filed January 4 1963 at 9:00 AM in the district court. Names Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Locher as witnesses and clerks in Cedar Rapids.
A special execution from Linn County District Court dated October 31 1962 in favor of The Bohemian Savings and Loan Association Cedar Rapids Iowa against Joyce Evelyn Gan and Albert Gandy for 1067.98 with 7 percent interest and 97.79 costs leads to a sheriff sale of real estate in Linn County Iowa. The sale is set for the usual time at the sheriff’s Cedar Rapids office with Kubicek Novak and Kubicek attorneys listed.
Brink's Inc increases its loss from the Christmas eve armed truck heist to 300000 dollars with over 1500 dollars in coins. Four robbers fled with cash while security changes include a double deck system and electronic activation of restraining bolts.
The Boone Iowa high school band of 92 members arrived by train to Long Beach, checked into a hotel, and rehearsed in a parking lot. They plan a Sunday concert for former Iowans, a Marineland visit, a Los Angeles tour, and return home by Wednesday train.
Mrs Carmen Cavallaro won a divorce from pianist Cavallaro after testimony he was fed up with the situation. She said he deserted her the day after Christmas 1958 after 27 years of marriage. Settlement provides $30,000 annual support for one child. two other children are grown.
The Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment schedules a 3:00 p.m. hearing at Memorial Building to consider two docketed cases. Mr. and Mrs Lewis Hutchings seek a 7 to 4 foot side yard reduction to add a 17 by 35 feet garage and family room. Mr. and Mrs Thomas Whitters request a 5 by 10 foot addition resulting in a combined side yard of 8 feet 7 inches, below the ordinance 14 foot minimum.
Secretary Celebrezze said the Kennedy administration is ironing out the 1963 aid to education and health care bills. He warned the programs retain Kennedy era philosophy and face religious and racial hurdles in Congress. A larger budget is projected for the health education and welfare department, driven by existing programs and rising costs. Kennedy met with advisers at his Virginia villa to review the controversial items, and welcomed budget director Kermit Gordon.
A tearful Caroline Kennedy interrupted a White House health welfare and education conference in Palm Beach. She romped on a nearby patio, stumbled and cried, diverting the President who summoned aid. Later she barged in again asking a question and was told to swim.
Pvt. DAngelo falls out with buddy over a girl as the comedy shifts to 6 30 p m on KCRG TV 9 in a local programming update.
Notice is hereb given that on the 4th day of January 1963 at 9 00 Bertha E Risser late of said county deceased will come on for hearing before the District Court at the Court House in Cedar Rapids Iowa for the proof and admission of the will W Howard Smith attorney Iowa District Court Cedar Rapids page 32
A 60 by 70 foot barn on J Eldon Airy’s J E Airy Farm one mile northeast of Marion burned at 12 40 a m Saturday. Losses included 2000 bales straw 1200 bales hay 200 chickens 10 cattle two 4 H calves and a milking machine plus a water tank. Firefighters saved adjacent buildings and kept flames from reigniting. contents were reportedly partially insured.
Social items include a rehearsal dinner for Robert Hey and Sharon Hennessey hosted by Mr and Mrs Ray Hey in Cedar Rapids. Local listings report open pharmacy hours on New Year’s Eve and Day, a furlough update for Airman Ronald Clark, and brief notices of visitors in town. Church calendars feature service times, sermons, youth programs, and study groups across multiple congregations with a note on Harley Breed’s return from Highland Park Illinois.
Police in New York say two young men confessed to a murder robbery spree starting in Woburn Massachusetts on Christmas Eve and ending in Manhattan with five deaths and one critical wound. Emanuel Samperi 27 and Hendy du Sablon 20 were arrested on homicide charges after a hotel arrest on West 48th Street.
Du Sablon's diamond ring worth 850 dollars and 20 dollars cash were taken. Four men were gunned down Friday, three fatally, in robberies. Martin Himmelstein, 47, owner of a Manhattan wine store, was slain. His employee Caesar Lago, 62, was critically wounded. About 80 dollars was stolen. Morris Neuringer, 59, owner of a Bronx liquor store, was found dead. Harry Schneider, 50, proprietor of a Queens army surplus shop, was found er in his store.
The Linn County Mental Health Center moved Friday to 223 Guaranty Building from 105 Tenth Street NE. Dr. Abraham Aronson says the new suite offers space for nine staff and future expansion and includes an elevator for patients who are crippled.
Robert W. Clark named Administrator of Eddison Burkey estate of Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to settle any debts immediately and file claims with Linn County Clerk via Ted Ruffin attorney.
In Damascus on Friday the Yemeni revolutionary president met the Soviet charge d affaires to discuss methods of cementing friendly relations between Yemen and the Soviet Union.
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