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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1967

Page

3

Market Volume Reaches Second Heaviest Day On Record

New York stocks gained sharply on Friday with volume just shy of a million shares short of a record 16 million. The Dow Jones rose over seven points, the Associated Press average gained over two, and the Dow briefly topped the magic 900 mark. Trading on the American and Chicago exchanges showed broad participation as hogs and cattle prices moved amid a busy day of price quotations.

New York New York Stock Exchange Dow Jones Associated Press American Stock Exchange Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange Srevidus Haas Robert C. Nelson Cedar Rapids Awn

Frozen pork bellies price movement and trading figures

Market data for frozen pork bellies with bid and ask levels from Lamson Gras. Osen highs and lows show Feb March May quotes, volume, and percent changes. Details include closing prices and previous close for each contract month.

Lamson Gras

Honeyed quips on space at the sofa prompt laughs

A lighthearted LAFF A DAY cartoon caption jokes about switching sofa ends to avoid sharing a seat. The gag centers on domestic humor and playful marital banter.

Cedar Rapids hog market holds steady on Saturday prices

Cedar Rapids hog market prices were steady Saturday. Friday delivery prices ranged for butchers at 17.25 to 17.50 per cwt with weights 200 to 220 lbs. packers sow prices at 14.25 to 14.50 for 300 lbs and under.

Chicago Los Cedar Rapids

Earthquake Shakes Humboldt County Coast Area

An AP report from Eureka California says a moderately strong earthquake shook a large area of Humboldt County on the northern California coast Saturday. There were no reports of injuries or damage.

Eureka. Calif Humboldts County California

Real estate broker charged in securities stolen by slain women

A 69 year old New York broker Spiro Halikas was charged with selling about 34000 worth of securities stolen by two women found slain in Hollywood Florida three weeks earlier. The women Terry Frank 23 and Annelie Mohn 21 allegedly took the securities from Ratner Jackson and Gray.

NEW York Hollywood Fla Spiro Halikas Los Angeles Charles Fanning U.S Constance Motley Halikas Hakkas FBI Motley Florida Terry, Frank Annelie Mohn Ratner, Jackson and Gray

Notice of Will Probate and Public Notices in Linn County

Notice details two probates in Linn County Iowa for Fred W Briggs and Clara LaVelle Ness with dates of wills and executors. Provides deadlines for filing objections within one year of second publication and lists notices to creditors and attorneys. Also includes Cedar Rapids city budget adoption resolution details and publication date.

Probate of Will in Briggs Estate Published in Iowa Court

Notice announces probate of the will of Mayseil A. Briggs dated April 2 1946 in Linn County Iowa. Carroll T. Briggs is named executor with six months to file claims or be barred. Creditors asked to present proofs to the district clerk by the six month deadline.

State Inwa Linn FRED _W. BRIGGS Fred W. Briggs District Court Amy Kenneth L. Perry, JR Robert C. Nelson Avormney State of Towa Linn County Clara Lavelle Ness Lyal MH. Wess Center Point Lowa Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Cedar Rapids Iowa Maysel & Briggs Mayseil A. Briggs Maysel A. Briggs Atove Court Carroll T. Briggs

Ivory Coast Welcomes Humphrey on Africa Tour

Vice President Hubert Humphrey arrives in Abidjan for a 12 day tour of nine African nations. Sun banners drum up welcome as groups of 50 to 100 press near security to greet him. He vows Africa nations shape their futures with self effort and U.S. support.

Abidjan Ivory Coast Bongo Drums Humphrey New Africa U.S

Car Hits Tree In Route 9 Turn In Priday

Blaess Leonard, 33, of Ridgeway is in fair condition at la Cresco hospital after his car struck a tree while turning from Highway 9 into a driveway in Priday. The accident involved a single vehicle and was reported by The Gazette.

The Gazette Ridgeway Leonard’ _Blaess la Cresco Hospital Highway 9

Advertisement for Cedar Rapids Storm Sewer Pipe Bids

Cedar Rapids Iowa invites sealed bids for furnishing storm sewer pipe at Valley High Additions. Bids due January 17 1967 at 9 00 a m in City Clerk’s office. Requires 10 percent bid bond and Iowa produced goods preference. City may reject any bid and reserves right to waive informalities.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Valley City Hall Cedar Raunds Harold G. Schaefer

Notice for Proposals for Construction of Sanitary Sewer

Cedar Rapids Iowa invites sealed proposals for sanitary sewer construction on specified streets. Bids open January 17 1968 in City Council Room. bids must include 10 percent bid bond. Project by contract using vitrified clay or concrete pipe with rubber gaskets. start by January 2 1966 finish by May 1 1946. penalties and bid conditions per city code.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Folice Derby City Cedar Rouids Edgewood Road Avetve Wiley Boulevard Sain Improvement Ag Java Bidear Harold G. Schaefer

Manon resident fined for disturbing the peace

Patrick L. Pierce aged 24 of Hiawatha paid 100 dollars plus costs in Judge Miles Adams police court after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. A suspended 50 dollar portion was kept on good behavior. The incident occurred Thursday night at a Marion apartment when Pierce allegedly tried to kick in a door.

Patrick L. Pierce Hiawatha Miles Adams Adams Pierce Marion

Navajo Mercy Mission Ends After Snowstorm

A two week mercy mission to aid snowbound Navajo Indians ends as weather clears in Arizona and New Mexico. Officials say rescue efforts conclude though snow equipment continues for isolated families. The confirmed death toll remains eight.

Window Rock Ariz Arizona New Mexico

Two Hospitalized After Crash Near Brandon

Dale Hilmer 26 of Independence and Robert Gillen 32 of Waterloo were treated at Independence hospital after their car struck a bridge abutment a mile north of Brandon. Hilmer, the driver, is in good condition with a nose injury. Gillen has fractured ribs and internal injuries. Hilmer is charged with failure to have his car under control.

Brandon Dale Hilmer Independence Robert Gillen Waterloo Independence Hospital Hilmer Gillen

Dyersville Driver Thrown Through Glass

Ambrose Bildstein, 42, of Dyersville route two, was treated at Manchester hospital for two scalp lacerations after his pickup went into a ditch six miles north of Earlville and struck the embankment, throwing him through the windshield Friday.

Manchester Ambrose Bildstein Dyersville Manchester Hospital Earlville

Wauk on man fined in cabin break‑ins case

Waukon LaVerne Haupt 20 of Prairie du Chien was fined 100 dollars and given a six month suspended sentence for larceny of property under twenty dollars. A breaking and entering charge was dropped as part of four arrests in the cabin break‑ins series.

Waukon LaVerne Haupt Prairie du Chien

Multiple Churches List Sunday Services in City

A compiled schedule lists Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grate Baptist St Joseph's Catholic Christian churches Ascension Lutheran Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St Paul's Lutheran Free Methodist First Methodist Prairie Chapel Methodist First Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Seventh Day Brethren with pastors and service times for Sunday school worship and masses across the city.

Peter M.morgan Christian Reformed Anj 7Th Ave Raymond Klyn God Ascension Lutheran Grand Ave Roger W. Peterson Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 18Th Ave Landis O. Gross St. Paul’s Lutheran Missouri Synod 10Th Ave John D. Huber, Jr 7Th Ronald W. Miers First Methodist Lloyd C. Kellams Prairie Chapel Methodist Highway Clyde C. Scott First Presbyterian 8Th Ave Jean P. Hayter Reformed Presbyterian Robert B. McCracken Church of God W. J. Kuryluk United Seventh Day Brethren 2Nd Ave W. Allen Bond

Television Listings for Rock Island and Nearby

Station schedule rundown shows the 4-WHEF and 6-WOC channels listing films and news blocks. Entries include Petticoat Junction reruns and classic movies such as Lonely Hearts and The Bold and the Brave with news weather and sports segments across Des Moines La Crosse Rochester and Davenport markets.

Whef.tv Rock Island Woc.tv Davenport WEKBT la Crosse Kroc-Tv Rochester Who-Tv Des Moines

United Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 Jet

United Air Lines received the first of 75 Boeing 737s at Boeing's Seattle plant. The small jets will stay in Seattle for crew training about six weeks before further flight training in Denver. United plans to start East Coast service in late spring and eventually serve 113 American and Canadian cities.

United Air Lines Boeing Seattle United Denver United Flight Path

Vincent Massey Dies Longtime Canadian Governor General

Vincent Massey died Saturday of pneumonia in London at age 78. The first native-born governor general of Canada served from 1952 to 1959 as the queen’s chief representative, and was brother of actor Raymond Massey. Previously he worked for Massey Harris, the farm implement company founded by his grandfather. He entered public life after leaving the company in 1925 and became Canadian minister to the United States in 1926.

London Vincent Massey Canada Raymond Massey Massey, Harris British Commonwealth Massey

Dominion Appointment Ends in 1930

A report notes that he held the post until 1930, detailing the tenure spanning from an earlier appointment by the Dominion. The brief confirms the end date of his service and the continuity of duties during that period.

The Dominion

Iowa City Chamber Names New Officers for 1968

Iowa City The Iowa City Chamber of Commerce board named Robert Bennett plant manager for Procter and Gamble as president for 1968. He succeeds David Hartwig and was first vice president last year. Arthur Wise ophthalmic surgeon was named first vice president and Ben E. Summerwill banker was elected second vice president. John Graham of Paris Cleaners was named treasurer. The annual meeting will be January 15.

Iowa City Iowa City Chamber of Commerce Board of Robert Bennett Procter and Gamble Bennett David Hartwig Arthur Wise Ben E. Summerwill Iowa State Bank and Trust Co John Graham Paris Cleaners

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