30 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1961
Page
1
Market notes show barrows and gilts weak to 25 cents lower while sows rise up to 50. Cattle values mostly steady with some declines and prime steers reaching high levels. lambs and ewes show gains. Historical context references Soviet army influence in East Germany noted in a separate passage.
Des Moines reports demand for hogs steady with butchers and sows holding firm. Estimated Saturday receipts set at 25 000 with week prior 18 000 and year ago 23 000. Prices listed for various weight ranges and hog classes reflect a steady market.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady Saturday. Friday’s quotes for 200 to 230 lb butchers ranged from 16.00 to 17.00 with some at 17.10, depending on grade and plant delivery. Sows 300 lbs and under were 14.00 to 14.85. Larger butchers saw progressive reductions per 10 lb weight bands up to 300, then steeper drops for heavier cattle. packers faced larger decreases as weight rose beyond 300 lbs.
State of Iowa Linn County hereby notes on December 22 1961 that La Rue Ford has been appointed executrix of the late Ford estate. all persons having claims should file them with Lawrence Crissman attorneys at Iowa District Court. market entries include poultry and wool prices with weights and grades, listing 85-105 lb lambs at 17.00 per cwt and other farm product notes.
East Germany's Walter Ulbricht acknowledged in Pravda that Soviet army presence enabled Berlin wall policies and that defections to the West inflicted vast losses. He cited 30 billion marks in training costs and stated the blow to his regime from skilled emigration, framing it as a major impact in 1961.
Notice to heirs and creditors of Theodore F. Blaul deceased. Final report and discharge application by co executors Louise Denecke Blaul and Peoples Bank and Trust Co filed in Linn County Iowa District Court Cedar Rapids. Hearing set January 10 1962 at 10 am unless appearance or objections are made.
Verna Albin is named Executrix of the Seth Albin estate in Linn County. Creditors are asked to settle debts promptly and all claims must be filed with the Linn County Clerk. Barnes Wadsworth and Elderkin Locher are the attorneys handling the administration.
In Linn County Iowa Kathryn E Winn and Anna Hofer estates have appointed executrix Kathryn Darling and executor Kenneth L Hoper on December 1 and December 15 1961. Creditors and claimants must present claims duly authenticated to the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorneys Silliman Gray and Stapleton represent the executors.
The undersigned Elsie A. Usern appointed December 15 1961 as Executrix of the estate of Herman Seehusen late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted should pay immediately and those with claims file in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court with Rass Ramsey Heiserman Attorneys.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors reviews a special assessment totaling 172306.95 against land tracts in Drainage District No 9 in Linn County Iowa. Assessments under 20.00 payable in ten annual installments 1962 1971 with interest 4 percent. full payment due by January 31 1962. bonds may be issued to finance the district.
On December 22, 1961 Martha Wolf Kubicek Novak and Kubicek Attorneys announce the appointment and qualification of the executrix of Harry Spicer late of Linn County Iowa. All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the Linn County District Court Clerk.
Obituary notes W E Elzie Hepker 81 of route 1 died Friday. Services Sunday 1 p.m. at Free Methodist church Toddville with Cedar Memorial burial. Murdoch Marion chapel allows Friday to Sunday morning calls. Also local notices: New Year ads from merchants and Christmas hospital recoveries followed by church listings and service times for Marion churches across denominations.
The KCRG TV 9 final broadcast reviews major late night updates from Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa. Highlights cover weather, politics, and community events, with brief curtailments and brief previews of tomorrow's stories.
On December 22 and 21 1961 two Linn County Iowa estates gain appointed executors. Julius Marvin Moody Jr is named executor and Peoples Bank and Trust Co of Cedar Rapids Iowa administrator with will annexed for Moody estate. Florence P Morrissey Daisy Ashby are named co executrixes for Henry E Ashby estate with Abe W Bass as attorney.
The Air Force awarded Collins Radio Co. a contract to manufacture electronic equipment and related materials for the F-105D jet fighter. Work will be done in Cedar Rapids. Congressman James E. Bramwell said $1,436,070 would be available immediately, with the remainder issued over time.
Eight states join Minnesota in action against Holland Furnace Co. practices similar across the nation. Attorney General Walter Mondale reports sending Minnesota court order copies to AGs of California Illinois Michigan New Jersey New York North Dakota Washington and Wisconsin. A Holland spokesman says no appeal and intent to seek a new business permit to continue Minnesota operations.
The League of Iowa Municipalities will install a new vice president and four new directors after municipal elections. Mayor Maurice TePaske of Sioux Center becomes vice president, replacing Leo Sanders who lost re election. New directors are Mayors Chester Van Pearsem Orange City John D Schreiber Dubuque C E Hutchins Belle Plaine and George Jannsen Eldora.
Circuit Judge Walter Jones in Montgomery on Friday made permanent a writ that had been temporary for five years. The move finalizes the writ's status and affects ongoing legal actions in the state capital.
A court issued an injunction barring the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People from operating in Alabama, restricting its activities within the state pending further legal action.
On December 13 1961 Harlan Dean Davis was appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Anna D Davis late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the Linn County Iowa court through attorney Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Locher Pirnie and provide certification to the court
On December 22 1961 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Frances E Skvor late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors and others having claims against the estate must file them authenticated in the Linn County District Court with Peoples Bank and Trust Company of Cedar Rapids Iowa as Administrator and Sargent Spangler Hines Pence as Attorneys.
Notice in Linn County Iowa district court appointment of executrix for the estate of George A Stoner deceased. Creditors and others indebted to the estate must present their claims and accounts promptly for settlement with the attorneys Maestoner Orrick Bleakley and Victor.
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