Hog and cattle receipts reported for Saturday
Chicago AP USDA estimates show Saturday receipts of 100 cattle and 100 hogs with no sheep.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1962
Page
17
Chicago AP USDA estimates show Saturday receipts of 100 cattle and 100 hogs with no sheep.
In Chicago, butchers saw hogs sell mostly steady amid a small supply. Slaughter steers were too few in number to establish a market trend.
Livestock market report shows 5 500 hogs traded in Chicago with butchers largely steady. Prices range 16 25 to 17 85 per cwt for various hog weights, sows down to 12 75. Cattle and calves hold generally steady with steers at 26 75 and cows 13 50 to 15 25. Sheep trade steady with slaughter lambs at 18 25 and ewes 5 00 to 6 50.
UPI reports prices largely steady from Thursday in Des Moines while Friday receipts are estimated at 50 000. Week ago 32 000 head, year ago 42 000, Thursday 61 000. Butchers quoted at 200-220 lbs 16.50-17.00, 220-240 lbs 16.35-16.90, 240-270 lbs 15.80-16.70, 270-300 lbs 15.20-16.20. Sows 270-330 lbs 14.50-15.56, 330-400 lbs and 400-550 lbs 12.35-14.40.
The Waterloo dispatch lists cattle weight ranges from 1516 to 400 Ibs with prices per hundredweight, showing figures like 230-240 Ibs at 15.95 and 290-300 Ibs at 15.80, reflecting market quotes and unit conversions.
Sioux City livestock market notes 1,500 cattle and 100 calves offered but no slaughter class met required market test. no price data or bids recorded.
Omaha livestock market reports show 700 cattle and 25 calves listed. Demand appears light as buyers pass on several consignments. Banenter classes deemed inadequate for market readiness, signaling tighter grading for sale timetables.
Cedar Rapids markets report steady prices for Friday hogs with Thursday’s 200 to 230 lb butchers at 16.00 to 16.90, some 17.10, and 209 to 230 lb hogs at 16.50 to 16.90 delivered to the plant. Packing sows 300 lb and under quoted 14.50 to 15.50, with weight-based reductions for larger hogs.
Market notes show eggs at two dozen prices and small lots listed as dirties and checks. Peewees priced per dozen. wool details incomplete. Grain entries mention corn and other cereals with unclear figures.
The Public Health Service announced grants totaling 11 local Iowa units for sewage disposal projects. Vinton gets 46380 dollars toward a 154700 project, joining payments to Clinton 250000 for 2900000 total, Decorah 36206 for 120693, Glenwood 194910 for 654700, Waterloo 161400 for 538000, and others including Camanche Inwood Goldfield Boyden Lamont Elkader and more with their respective totals and costs.
WHAT CHEER Mrs Adam Walters has been named heart fund chairman here. She will lead local efforts to raise funds for heart research and patient support, coordinating volunteers and events throughout the campaign period.
New York traders saw a slim late gain as the stock rally slowed on the fourth straight session. Volume cooled to about 3.6 million shares amid cautious trading.
About 50 northeast Iowa agents of Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa will attend a regional agency program at the Town House in Cedar Rapids. From the home office come Robert Alford and Ernest J. Wills, with Stephen A. Swisher presiding. The agenda covers new policy contracts and awards for outstanding performance.
King Saud of Saudi Arabia will visit Washington February 13 to 14 as guest of honor at a White House stag dinner February 13. He has been in the United States since November for medical treatment.
AP reports light trade in Chicago grain marketsFriday left prices mostly eased across the board. Wheat fell about 1/2 to 3/4 cent, corn down 4 to 5 cents, oats down 4 to 4-1/4 cents, rye mixed from 0 to 1-4/4 cents lower, and soybeans mixed with gains and losses up to 4 cents lower.
A brief Chicago market note lists no sales of wheat corn oats or soybeans. Soybeans show a 10 inch price level and barley quotes range from 1.35 to 1.62 with feed at 98 to 1.25.
Chicago AP conveys wholesale produce trends with butter eggs potatoes and red russet notes. Butter prices weak or mixed while eggs hold steady. Potatoes show arrivals on track and old supplies moderate with russet demand uncertain.
AP reports butter demand steady and prices unchanged. Bee supplies ample across large, medium, and small grades with fair to good balance noted. Extra 38 38 percent, average 409, smalls 35 pounds average 31 32, standards 3. yh checks 31 32.
A reader explains losses in a high-risk building project and asks about shifting to solid stocks for a 10 year plan. The advisor suggests selling distressed holdings and reinvesting in reliable stocks, noting age and need for steady income.
Marion school district votes to retire Hazel Snell after 18 years as Emerson principal. Roger Messerly will replace her as system art supervisor while Snell becomes part time elementary curriculum coordinator under Supt. John H. Messerly. Other changes include added junior high guidance, a remedial reading teacher, and two new elementary teachers for next fall.
Lem McBurney a lifelong Linn county resident and Toddville farmer died Thursday at his Toddville home. Born June 1 1886 he married Laura Morris November 11 1908. Survived by wife two daughters a son two sisters a brother seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services Sunday 2 30 p m at Free Methodist church Toddville conducted by Rev Leslie Wilcox. Burial Shiloh Cemetery. Friends may call Murdoch chapel Center Point.
McElwain Ady offers tax return preparation services with thirty years of experience. Appointment DR 7-0239.
Manchester sheriff's investigators probe burglaries at the offices of Dr. Mary Croker and Dr. John Tyrrell on Thursday night. About $150 in cash was taken while no drugs were missing. Each office front door was forced open.
Mrs. George Henderson sustained a fractured left leg after a fall at her Manchester home on Tuesday.
Buenos Aires announced on Friday that Ambassador Julio Ampedo would be recalled from Havana. The move follows pressure from Argentina's military leadership over Frondizi's approach to Fidel Castro's regime. Officials note the action is not a break but a staged withdrawal with safety concerns for relics and refugees.
The Cedar Rapids City Council approves replacing section 1496 of the 1952 Municipal Code with a new Snow-Vacant Lots provision. It authorizes the city to clear snow and ice from sidewalks on vacant or neglected properties, assess costs as a special tax, and proceed under state law, effective after publication.
The Iowa Natural Resources Council will submit to the U S corps of engineers on March 7 its recommendations on four Mississippi River boat harbors. Iowa sites named are Bellevue Clinton Davenport and Keokuk. Each harbor would cost about $200 000 with the federal government paying more than half.
State of Iowa Linn County notice of probate of will for Mabel Mones deceased comes on for hearing in the District Court at Cedar Rapids. The hearing is set for 1962 at 9 00 o'clock A M with Edward Kemp as attorney for the proceedings.
Incorporation notice states Blahnik Construction Company is formed under Iowa law with perpetual duration and authorized 2500 shares at $100 par value. Principal office is 12th Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Linn County. registered agent Robert Lahnik. Directors Lumir L Blahnik Robert L Blahnik and Robert J French all of Cedar Rapids. President Lumir L Blahnik signed the document.
Linn County Zoning Commission schedules a public hearing at 1 30 P M February 1962 in Cedar Rapids to consider rezoning requests by Howard Mitchell and others. Proposals involve changing parcels from Rural Class D to C Residential and from Rural D to Business with detailed descriptions of the properties and boundaries.
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 AM on January 25, 1962, regarding the vacation of a described portion of 22nd Avenue SW from Lee to a line west of Anderson and Bucha. The property is offered for sale to Louie J. Pochobradsky Jr. for 320 dollars. City Clerk Harold G. Ocraeper announces the hearing per Iowa law. notice published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
State of Iowa Linn County notice dated January 25 1962 announces the undersigned executors duly appointed and qualified for the estate of Minnie E Jones deceased. Executors Sher eae Salathonti and Dale Stentz request immediate payment to them. Clerk of Linn County Iowa notice and attorneys listed.
Probate in Linn County Iowa appoints Gladys B Johnson as executrix of the estate of Ivin L Johnson deceased. Creditors must render accounts and file claims by an unspecified date with attorneys Fisher and Pickene for proceedings in Linn County Iowa.
State of Iowa Linn County ss notice is hereby given the undersigned has been on this 18th day of January 1962 appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Virginia Bannick late of Linn County deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. Those having claims against the estate will please present them for authentication in the office of the Linn County Iowa court. Executor Max Werkman
Notice published January 1 1962 appoints Alene M Sponar as Executrix of the estate of Leonard R Sponar late of Linn County Iowa Town deceased. Creditors urged to file immediate claims with the undersigned and authenticate them in Linn County Court. Attorney Joseph J Severa represents the estate.
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