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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1955

Page

13

Hog Trade Sluggish as Packers Report Steady to Strong Hogs

Chicago and Omaha market notes show hogs selling steady to strong for butchers and sows amid slow trade. Prices for 190 to 220 lb butchers and various weight classes quoted with receipts around 6,000 to 10,000 head and mixed bids. Cattle and calves also described as slow to steady with some loads at 29 to 34.50 per cwt and notable variation across grades. Grain quotations referenced in the same market digest.

Chicago USDA

Red Shakeup Trims Stocks New York Market Slows

The stock market opened lower in cautious trading as a response to the Moscow changes. The Dow drifted around four points with modest gains later, on about three million shares traded. Poultry and grain items were quoted with small price moves including hens, eggs, oats, corn, and soybeans. straw and wool prices were listed in range quotes.

New York Moscow

Iowa Hog Receipts Show Prices Slipping Despite Good Demand

In Des Moines Tuesday hog receipts reach 62 000 head, up from 39 000 last week and 87 000 Saturday. Prices weaken to 25 cents lower, traded mostly 10 to 15 cents below prior averages. Barrows and gilts premiums vary by weight with 180-200 lb at around 16.15 to 16.85, and heavier 450-550 lb at about 12.25 to 13.50 per cwt.

Iowa Des Moines Stacey

Sioux City Livestock Prices Mixed as Cattle Market Slips

Sioux City stockyard reports steady to higher hogs and a softer calf run with 6 500 no calves. Choice fed steers bring 24.00 to 26.00 per cwt with high choice around 28.00, while primes and heifers vary. Some lots held back show potential gains despite overall softness in calf offerings.

MAHA USDA Sioux City

Cedar Rapids Hog Prices Dip by a Dime

Cedar Rapids hog market reports price declines of ten cents at the plant. The list shows the day’s prices paid for hogs delivered to the Cedar Rapids plant with a modest drop from prior quotes.

Cedar Rapids

Field Grass Seed Prices in Chicago Carload Market

Delivered Chicago per 100 lbs. carloads list Timothy at 20.50 to 21.00 dollars, red top 60 to 61, alsike 28.50 to 29.50, sweet clover yellow 14.50 to 15, sweet clover white 16 to 16.50, alfalfa northern common 36 to 37, alfalfa central common 33.50 to 34.50 and red clover 53 to

Sana Es Arohente Neattines Gine Tuseday Allied Chem Allied Stores Allis Towa Jeff Lake Crystal Johns Planville Ower Jones Lin Motors Libby cNeill St. Net Fonacco Bern Amn Woolen Sen Yeet Kesso Armco Steel Marshall Armour Co Martin Ae Lic Ai Nein Lima AidCent P Pet Cases Bait & Ohio Mpls Moline Lila Benyl Beth Steel Murray Corp Natl Biscuit Sre Blaw Knox Boeing Airp Natl Dairy P Borden, Co Bor Warner Natl Gypsum Natl Steel Briges Mier Y Central Bucyrus-Erie Bu Pac RR Burroughs Corp Am'n Avi Canadary Pac Canad Paramount Penick & Ford Penna RR Celo A Penney J Cerro D Pasco Besi- Cola Gertainteed Sea Philips Pet Hes & Ohio P Plate Glass Ches G ‘Oro Wes Pittsbeh Screw Cctoner Corp US Industries A. Ery Procter Gble Rea Ole Puel O Pictures Reple Steel Rexall Drug Good Packers Eom Solvents Pocnwell Spe Comw_ Edison Joe Schenley Ois Sears Roebuck Servel. Inc and Oil del Oil Co Meteers Athens Sinclair Oil Choice Scony Ac Curtiss Wr Sou al Uglas Ce Reial Martina Weichts Rooster All Weichts Astman Kodak Stud- Packard Ia Fairchild Ene Swift & Ef Firestone Tex Cor Union Pac Edium Motors Et Unia Uni Air Lines Gillette Co Uni Orp Glidden Co Goebel Goodrich Goodyear_ Tire Graham Paige Steel Norre Walworth Nor Warner Bros Hayes Wes Union Good Spring Lambs Lambs Eee Houston Wilson & Co Cetral R.R Inland Steel Zenith Radio Cessna Air Bellassi Chicago Timothy

Cautious View of Shakeup Taken

President Eisenhower discussed the Soviet shakeup with Republican congressional leaders but no conclusions were reached. Senator Knowland said it is probably too early to gauge significance, while Senator Wiley warned Russia remains unstable and ferment may continue, urging calm.

Washington Eisenhower Capitol Hill Sen Knowland Calif Capitol Sen. Wiley Rwis Russia

Marshal Given to Feb 14 To Plead

Dillard Brown 49, former Stratford town marshal, was given until Feb 14 to enter a plea to two murder charges in the fatal shooting of his ex wife Ivy 37 and her husband Clifford Anderson 42 at their farm near Dayton. Court said he needed more time to confer with his attorney Maurice Breen. Brown denied bond until plea entered and was returned to Webster County jail.

Fort Dodge Dillard Brown Stratford Maurice Breen Brown G. R. Hill Hill Webster County Clifford Anderson Ivy Dayton

Entry of Negro Pupils Outlawed

Delaware Supreme Court ruled Milford board had no legal right to admit 10 Negro pupils to tenth grade last September. Their admission without state board approval triggered a white pupil boycott and the board’s resignation. A new board ousted the Negro pupils, who now attend all Negro schools in Georgetown or Dover.

Dover Del Delaware Supreme Court Milford Board of Education State Board of Education Milford Board Georgetown

Wheat Declines On Crop Report

Chicago banner reports wheat down amid modest hedging and improved crop prospects after last week's moisture. Prices for March futures show declines across grains and soybeans, with various cash prices listed for futures and grades.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Highlights Live Poultry and Eggs

Market shows steady to firm trends for live poultry with White Rocks, Plymouth Rocks priced around 19 cents per pound for fryers and 15 trucks noted. Egg receipts at 9,919 cases, large extras around 41 to 44 cents per dozen, standard 39 to 42 cents, with current receipts steady. Potatoes arrive with 105 old stock and 437 new on track. Idaho, North Dakota, and Minnesota prices given, Minnesota at about 2.00 dollars per 100 pounds. Florida round reds quoted at 2.60 to 2.75 dollars.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock

New York Produce Prices From AP USDA Report

New York butter and eggs prices move little with steady quotation levels. Butter grades range from 57 to 58 1/4 cents per pound and eggs show mixed color extra large to small sizes priced from roughly 38 to 50 cents per dozen, with receipts listed.

New York USDA

Mullaley urges streamlining Iowa state government

Robert Mullaley former Linn County Young Democrats leader spoke to the Linn County Womens Democratic club in Des Moines proposing a unicameral Iowa legislature of 50 members with longer terms and higher salaries. He suggested appointive offices such as secretaries of state agriculture and commerce and off year elections to focus on state issues.

Iowa Robert Mullaley Fof Linn County Young Democrats Agriculture and Commerce Mullaley Collins Radio Legal

Scouts Award Life Scout Ranks At Court of Honor

Jerry Maples Donald Pratner and Jack Wright advanced to Life Scout at Boy Scout troop 24 court of honor held at Garfield school. Star recipients included Jan Cisler Nicholas Van Nelson Grant Maples and Michael Hawk. First class went to David Cohn second class to Garth Phillips John Gouldin Roger Willits David Stone and Lee Stone. Merit badges were earned by Steve Hart John McMickle Grant Maples James Lane David Greene Jon Heald David Dostal Jerry Maples Paul Lunseth Byron Thompson Van Nelson Cisler Platner Wright Dennis Cargin Dennis Dunahugh Bill Heald Leonard Walrath and Bill Wagner.

Jerry Maples Donald Pratner Jack Wright Garfield School Star Jan Cisler Nicholas van Nelson Grant Maples Michael Hawk David Cohn Garth Phillips John Gouldin Roger Willits David Stone Lee Stone Steve Hart John McMickle James Lane David Greene Jon Heald David Dostal Paul Lunseth Byron Thompson van Nelson Cisler Platner Wright Dennis Cargin Dennis Dunahugh Bill ‘Heald Leonard Walrath Bill ‘Wagner

Steel collars Set 1860s fashion trend for all

In the 1860s high style featured enameled white steel collars worn by men and women. The durable design could be cleaned with a damp cloth, reflecting practical elegance in era dress.

Linn probation officer lauds teen group at Optimist club

Linn county probation officer Al Lowell praised local teens and urged parents to know their children’s associations. He cited car theft and liquor violations as chief concerns, noting many offenders come from "good homes" and praised Eldora training school alumni for stable futures.

al Lowell Linn County Roosevelt Hotel ITV Lowell Chilldren Eldora Cedar Rapids

Bruner Sues Klein Over July Auto Crash Damages

William C. and Shirley A. Bruner sue Christian G. Klein Jr. in Waterloo for 3346.54 for personal injuries and car damage from a July 19 1954 collision. William seeks 846.54 for car damage and Shirley 2500 for a chin scar breaks and pain. The suit states both cars were involved in the accident.

William C Shirley A. Bruner Christian G. Klein, Jr St. Louis Waterloo Bruner Shirley Bruner Bruners Klein

McKernan and Kendall Wills Are Probated

Two wills were admitted to probate Tuesday. Luke M. McKernan died January 29 leaving his sister Eldora A. McKernan as sole heir and Harriett E. Norton as administratrix with a $1,000 bond. Carrie A. Kendall died January 25 leaving equal shares to grandchildren Jane Schoner and John B. Walters, with Walters named administrator and a $5,000 bond.

Luke M. McKernan Eldora A. McKernan Harriett E. Norton Carrie A. Kendall Jane Schoner John B. Walters Walters

Suits Dismissed Against Bills and Union Insurance

Two lawsuits were dismissed Tuesday. Spahn and Rose Lumber Company ended an account case against Edward N Bills. Charlie Forrester dismissed an action on an insurance policy against the Union Insurance Company of Lincoln Nebraska.

Spahn and Rose Lumber Company Edward N. Bills Charlie Forrester Union Insurance Company of Lincoln, Neb

Suits Filed and Judgments In Local Accounts

Two suits were filed on Monday and Tuesday. M W O Rieley and George C Claassen sue Nellie M Drews for 175 dollars on an alleged account. George S Barr sues James R Sherlock for 402.81 dollars for auto collision damage. James DeVarman won a judgment of 125.37 dollars against Mrs William Norton in an account case.

M. W. O’rieley George C. Claassen Nellie M. Drews George S. Barr James R. Sherlock James DeVarman William Norton

Judge M. H. Kepler Dies at 84 in Northwood

District Judge M H Kepler, 84, of Northwood, died Monday at home after illness since November 1953. He served in Pigan judicial district since 1923 and leaves two sons, Harrison and Don ald, with wife Mrs Kepler having died last summer. Born April 14 1870 in Scott County, he studied at Western College and the University of Iowa and was a member of the Elks and Masonic lodge. Funeral Friday afternoon.

Northwood M. H. Kepler Kepler Mason City Pigan Harrison Donald Los Angeles Scott County Western College Toledo Ohio University of Iowa The Elks and Malsonic Lodge

Evansdale woman freed after posting bond in murder plot case

Dorothy Ehlert of Evansdale was released on a $5,000 bond after a Dec event at her home and an alleged plot to murder her husband. A arson charge was dropped when her son Donald Shindley, 21, recanted. He remains jailed on arson charges meaningful to the case.

Waterloo INS Dorothy Ehlert Evansdale Donald Shindley Shindley Anamosa

Fire Destroys Barn on Maher Farm near Tipton

Fire destroyed a large barn on the Robert Maher farm half a mile east of Tipton Monday afternoon. A quantity of hay and feed was lost. The Tipton fire department prevented the flames from spreading to another barn and nearby buildings.

Tipton Robert Maher

Reynolds Named Chief of Marion Fire Department

James Reynolds was named chief of the Marion fire department effective March 1 by the city council. He succeeds Richard E. Caylor who remains on leave from the police force. Caylor will return to the police department fulltime after serving since April 1952 under civil service. The council also considered a 14 days a year sick leave petition for city employees, tabled due to absence of two councilmen. Kiwanis recommended Ray C. McCalley for Marion park board. Clyde Dawson licensed to operate a second taxi at 650 Twelfth street. A street light request on Fourth avenue and Twenty-second street was granted. Funds were allocated for sewer tapping costs on a new dwelling. Petitions for sanitary sewer installation were referred to the city engineer. A nursery permit for Earl J. and Mrs. Jordan was sent to health and fire departments for report. Marion Little Indians Youth Club basketball game set for Saturday at Ellis Community Center Cedar Rapids with new club officers announced.

James Reynolds Marion Fire Department Reynolds Richard E. ‘Caylor Caytor Caylor Civil Service City Streets Department Tsick Elmer Lathrop Delmar Burns Fred Lutz Gilbert Camp Robert Frasher Arthur Hurt Clifford Beall Elmer Betzer Glen Miller Ralph Williams Kiwanis Club Ray C. McCalley Marion Park Elmo S. Whitmer Clyde Dawson Twelfth Street Fourth Avenue Twenty-second Counci Neva Fuller Ralph Schooley Home Materials Company East Fourth Avenue Schooley Kay and Ess Corporation Alma A.henderson Marion Charles Gabelman Cedar Rapids Tenth Street Board of Health Fire Department Little Indians Richard Bristol, Jr Ellis Community Center Bristol Ellis Center Ninth Avenue Don Bunney Jim Ozburn Terry Conklin Larry Miller Steve Miller

Marion Board Transfers Surplus to School House Fund

The Marion board of education on Monday evening moved 41 500 from the general fund to the school house fund. Voters will decide March 14 on using the funds for new school construction. The board plans hot lunches for needy children and directed the finance committee to review the activity fund bookkeeping to align with state systems.

Marion Board of Education Marion

Community Notes From Mari-Linn Four-H Club Meeting

Nineteen club members attended the Saturday meeting at Patricia Moyer’s home with Sharon Farrell as a guest. Leaders Mrs. Robert Mary and Mrs. Merrill Smith were present. Polly Johnson to host March 5. Also listed are housewarming and visits across Cedar Rapids Garrison Vinton and Marion, plus local travelers and hospital news.

Mari-Linn Four-H Club Patricia Moyer Sharon Farrell Robert Mary Merrill Smith Susan Peterson Eileen Allen Linda Tritle Mrs. Smith Polly Johnson

Christian Women Fellowship Luncheon at Church

The Christian Women’s Fellowship will meet Thursday at 12:30 for a luncheon at the church.

Christian Womens’ Fellowship of the Christian Church

Scout as Marion police chief returns lost billfold

Billie Bast a Star Scout from Boy Scout troop 58 acted as Marion's police chief on Monday and found a billfold with considerable currency belonging to Miss Hope Beardsley of Ottumwa. He returned it to Miss Beardsley and received a $5 reward.

Billie Bast Boy Scout Troop 58 Marion Hope Beardsley Ottumwa

First Shopping Center Unit To Be Built Soon

Henry Katz of Kay and Ess Corp announces the first building at the Marion shopping center site will be a supermarket. The 20 acre center lies south of Seventh Avenue and east of Thirty‑first Street with 700 foot frontage. Space for about 1 1000 cars and initial grading, sewer, water and paving work will begin as weather allows.

Henry Katz Kay and Ess Corporation Marion Katz Seventh Avenue Thirty-firststreet

Memorial for Mabel M. Hess at Marion cemetery

Mabel M. Hess widow of Jacob G. Hess died Monday at 7 30 p m at her home 1120 Eleventh street Marion after a long illness Born September 5 1874 on a farm north of Lisbon she married November 30 1893 at Mt Vernon They came to Marion in 1909 Mr Hess died November 29 1942 Surviving Miles G and Robert M Hess Mary Elizabeth Gibson Miss Marjorie W Hess all of Marion seven grandchildren six great grandchildren a brother Willard D Mitchell and a sister Mrs Sam Kohl Lisbon Memorial services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Murdoch chapel Marion Elder T A Nickum Cedar Rapids Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the chapel

Mabel M. Hess Jacob G. Hess Eleventh Street Marion Lisbon Mt. Vernon Hess

Mrs Gogg Returns After Grandmother’s Death in Freeport

Mrs H C Gogg travels from Freeport Illinois after the death of her grandmother Mrs Mary V Schoonmaker aged 91 who often visited the Gogg home. Mrs Norman J Waffle is recovering from surgery in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Mrs Ray McKone of Superior Wisconsin visited the Goggs. John and Mrs Strother moved to 1140 Maplecrest Drive after purchasing the home from Gerald Ackley. Patmos Commandery No 27 K T will confer the Red Cross at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic temple.

Miss Hansen R. O. Pinch Miss Ethel Clover Swisher Jennylee Hansen Miss Clover Toddville Pinch H. C. Gogg Freeport Ill Mary V. Schoonmaker Norman J. Waffle Thirteenth Street Cedar Rapids John Strother Maplecrest Gerald Ackley Patmos Commandery No K. T Order of the Red Cross Masonic Temple

Milestone Birthday Noted for W. S. Starbuck at 95

W S Starbuck a retired Milwaukee railroad switchman and carman living at 463 Seventh Street celebrated his ninety fifth birthday on Monday.

W. S. Starbuck Seventh Street Milwaukee Railroad

Chains Slash Coffee Prices Across Major Chains

New York reports Safeway Stores cutting its own brand coffee by 15 cents per pound and A and P stores trimming as much as 12 cents. The reductions follow a sharp drop in green coffee quotations and Safeway expects further declines in raw coffee.

New York Safeway A. and P. Food

McAuliffe Named Chief in Europe

Lt. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe, famed for his Nuts reply at Bastogne, nominated to command U S Army in Europe, advancing to full general. He succeeds Gen. William M. Hoge who retired January 31.

Washington Eisenhower Anthony C. McAuliffe Europe McAuliffe Bastogne Belgium William M. Hoge

Commonwealth Chiefs Seek to Ease Strain

In London, British Commonwealth prime ministers pledged their governments would do their utmost to ease international strain in a communique issued after a secret nine day conference. The leaders spoke for a quarter of the world’s population.

London

United Air Lines Cedar Rapids station posts best January

United Air Lines reported a strong January with Cedar Rapids station posting record figures. Revenue, passenger business, mail fees, air freight all rose year over year while air express fell four percent. companywide revenue passenger miles and freight ton miles also reached new highs.

United Air Lines Cedar Rapids United Air Express Robert E. Johnson

Local events list fills week with dinners, talks and auctions

City Briefs outline VFW dinner at post hall 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Bethany Church chicken supper 5:30 to 8 p.m., and a Pinochle match between Mt. Vernon Odd Fellows and CC F at Sokol hall 8 p.m. Also notes on hospital release, furniture and coin club auction, and upcoming talks by Abdullah Igram and Dr. James J. Davies.

VFW VFW Post Jan Huslodge C.C.F Mt. Vernon

Molotov Proposes Formosa Conference at Mos cow Meeting

The French Foreign Ministry announced that Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov proposed an international conference on Formosa. He made the suggestion to British and Indian ambassadors in Moscow last week, a spokesman said.

Paris Molotov Formosa Britain India Moscow

Khrushchev Emerges as Dark Horse in Kremlin Power

Nikita S. Khrushchev, 60, described as the real boss of the Kremlin shakeup, is a stout extrovert with strong anti-imperialist Communist views. The piece traces his rise from a Donets basin pipe fitter to Soviet agriculture dictator, his purges, power moves against Beria, and his increasing prominence since 1953. It also notes his family, including a wife possibly alive and two sons, one lost in war.

Nikita S. Khrushchev Kremlin Communist Party U.S Soviet Communist ‘Party Josef ‘Stalin Khrushchev Stalin Donets Workers’ School Soviet Communist Party U.S.S.R

Burglars Stole Stage Money at Key West Studio

Hollywood report says two burglars who lifted 500 dollars in stage currency from the Key West Motion Picture Studios may have to become actors to use the loot. The money taken was theater money used on set.

Hollywood Key West

Upheaval in Russia Marks Triumph for Dead Stalin

The Associated Press notes the resignation of Georgi Malenkov signals the end of collective leadership after Stalins death. Khrushchev emerges as the power center while Bulganin is seen as a figurehead. The shift hints at a return to heavy industry focus and a prepared stance for future war, with a belief in eventual clash with non communists.

Russia Stalin Associated Press Georgi Malenkov Soviet Union Kremlin Peiping Moscow Khrushchev

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