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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1965
Page
4
Lamson Brothers provides market observations with A G Hoelzen managing Cedar Rapids operations from 503 Merchants National Bank Building. The notice highlights brokerage services and contact details for client inquiries.
New York AP reports stocks held a slight gain in moderate trading Friday with about 5.6 million shares traded, compared to 6.07 million the day before.
CHICAGO AP butchers hogs sold 25 to 50 cents lower Friday with slaughter steers steady to higher. USDA figures show hogs 6,000 head with prices 17.75 to 18.00 for 200 220 lb butchers, 16.75 to 17.35 for 190 250 lb mix, sows 14.75 to 15.25, and larger 500 600 lb hogs 13.75 to 14.25. Des Moines reports uneven demand and mixed prices for hogs and sows with U S 1 3 weights 16 25 to 17 00.
Moscow reports say Adam Clymer, 27, Moscow correspondent for the Baltimore Sun, was expelled after being accused of slapping a policeman during demonstrations outside the American embassy on February 9. He denied the charge and agreed to leave with his wife by February 26. Soviet officials said a visa would be granted to another Sun correspondent.
John Payne, 18, of Quasqueton received 60 days in Buchanan county jail after pleading guilty to breaking and entering. He was fined 50 dollars or an extra 15 days in jail. Time served since January 29 counts toward his term. Larry O’Brien, 21, of Jesup got a 10 year suspended sentence on larceny in the nighttime.
Omaha and Sioux City livestock notes show subdued calves and improving steer prices. Demand thin with limited buyers. steers range around 22.75 for top lots, with many animals selling lower.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market Friday were steady to weak on butchers and steady on sows. Thursday bids for bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers were 16.60 to 16.85, packing sows 300 lb and under 14.50 to 14.75.
Chicago AP reports light soybean trading with volumes low across pits. Corn saw fairly steady commercial buying while wheat faced gentle liquidation from long positions. Soybeans closed 1 percent lower to 214 higher, wheat eased 14 lower to 1 4 higher, and corn moved 34 lower to 34 higher.
Star CASH PROVISIONS CHICAGO AP reports no wheat oats and soybeans at Chicago futures. No. 2 yellow corn priced around 1.27 to 1.30 per bushel, No. 3 yellow near 1.22 to 1.24, No. 5 yellow soybeans about 12.05 per bushel.
Chicago wholesale butter prices stay steady with varied grades cited while potato arrivals rise and round reds quote around 5.85 to 6.00 and Idaho russets at 8.40. New York USDA reports eggs abundant for large sizes and adequate for small, with assorted color standards and weights and butter remaining ample and unchanged.
An eight man coroner's jury found Eugene Stormy McDonald did not take his own life. The panel cited a possible shooter present at the Feb. 3 shooting and noted several murder motives. Investigator Richard Smith explained the revolver position needed to fire the weapon.
The Iowa Senate approved 46 to 0 a bill to raise the health commissioner’s salary from 12 000 to 21 000 dollars a year. Dr Arthur Long currently serves as acting health commissioner while earning 19 800 as director of local health services and health chief.
American Telephone and Telegraph Co. posts record annual earnings of 1.6586 billion dollars, 3.24 a share, up 12.1 percent from 1963. The 1964 figure ranks as the second highest calendar year earnings for a U S corporation, with General Motors posting after tax earnings of 1.7 billion dollars.
DES MOINES Consideration of a bill to raise salaries of county officers was put off again as the Iowa House needed time to clarify amendments. The measure was discussed Thursday then postponed to study amendments. On Friday it was sent back to committee for further classification work.
A Durant man, 22, was killed Thursday when he fell into a portable mixer grinder at the farm. The incident occurred on the property of an area farmer, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Kenneth Fink farm about a mile north of here. He was Allen Rathjen, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ford Rathjen of Durant. The youth was single. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
District Court in Cedar Rapids will hear proofs and allow a document claimed as the last will of Mary A Krej and later a notice for the will of Edwin F Moorman. Proceedings set for March and February respectively with attorneys listed for representation.
On February 26 1965 goods stored by Sharon Conitere will be sold at Ace Furniture Mart and Auction House Mt Vernon Rd to satisfy a warehouse lien for storage charges. Items include washing machine vanity and mirror TV console sectional set hi fi kitchen table chairs china cabinet coffee tables beds and more. Owner George A Zeman Jr signs as warehouse owner.
In Linn County Iowa the will of Sylvia Cairns deceased is being probated. Bruce Robert Cairns executor of Cedar Rapids Iowa requests all interested parties and creditors to file claims within six months from the second publication. Creditors must present claims to the district court clerk duly authenticated for allowance. Publication dated February 18 1965 and February 26 1965.
Probate No. 28004 in Linn County Iowa directs a hearing on the Report and Confirmation of Sale of real estate Lot 14 and part of Lot 13, Hulls Third Add Cedar Rapids. The March 12 1965 at 9:00 am hearing at the Linn County Courthouse Cedar Rapids will decide sale to satisfy the estate. David D Mitchell attorney for administrator filed the report.
City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa will hold a public hearing at 9 AM March 3 1965 in Council Chambers to open bids for concession rights at Bever Park and Ellis Park for May 19 to November 1 1965. Bids must be separate per park with $100 bid deposit per park.
Probate court in Linn County Iowa holds a hearing on the report of trustees Charles J. Birker Harry Geiger and Leland Skoog for Eastern Iowa Cooperative Dairy Producers Marion Iowa. The petition seeks ratification of trustees acts approval of liquidation and pro rata distribution of assets to patronage creditors and claimants with provisions for substitutions and notices to all potential parties.
The notice reports probate of Charles Pazour deceased in Linn County Iowa with First Trust & Savings Bank and attorney Richard D. Holden. It includes a public hearing March 10 1965 to vacate a street and alley and convey Lot 15 Brown's Addition to West Cedar Rapids to Dewey Bird and Catherine Bird to clear a cloud on title.
Warehouseman ACE Transfer and Storage by George A. Zeman announces a sale at 3 Furniture Mart Pendleton via Powers Auction House Mt. Vernon Rd to satisfy storage charges. Goods listed include piano bench washer stove cedar chest typewriter picnic table chairs lamp mattress and more for James H. Todd.
In the Iowa District Court the estate of Nellie E Taylor deceased. Creditors must file claims for allowance within six months from the second publication or be barred. Dated February 17 1965. J Taylor administrator Cedar Rapids Iowa. Francis J Prus attorney Cedar Rapids Iowa February 26 1965.
Special execution issued January 22 1965 to satisfy a judgment of The Bohemian Savings and Loan Assn against Ervin L and Betty Johnson for 4050 55 with 7 percent interest and costs 30 01 plus fees. Property Lot 7 in Hall s 2nd Addition Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa shall be sold February 26 1965 at 9 00 A M in front of the Courthouse door Cedar Rapids to highest bidder for cash.
City of Cedar Rapids invites sealed bids for a new underground parking garage on May's Island Cedar River. Plans dated 1965 available at City Clerk Office and Howard R. Green Co. Bid deposits include 5 percent certified check and 100 percent corporate performance bond. Bids due March 10 1965 with hearing in City Hall Council Chamber and potential 14 day extension if Alternate 1 is accepted.
In the District Court of Iowa probate proceeding No 3138 gathers all interested persons to the estate of Jerry Lee Cook deceased. Trerude A. Cook is named Administrator with Robert F. Wilson as attorney and creditors have six months from the second publication to present claims. Edar Rapids Iowa February 26, 1965.
Prices for corn derivatives including corn syrup standard mois ie, pear starch in standard moisture bags, powdered starch, Typ dalling starch, dextrin in paper bags, and crude corn oil in tank cars with listed values. The sheet lists multiple product names and unit prices such as five dollars and forty seven cents for one item.
Instructions request readers to include the letter that precedes the box number and send replies to Gazette box-number ads in care of The Gazette at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids ta.
Classified listings display winter well drilling offers with 3.25 dollars per foot for six casing holes and fast service by Milan W Freese Inc. Ads also promote home remodeling painting and carpentry services by Winker Home Improvement Myers M L Hale and others with free estimates and contact numbers.
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