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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1965

Page

3

Lambs Hit Seven Year Peak In Late Week Markets

In Chicago livestock trading, slaughter lambs topped 25.50 per hundredweight the highest since January 1958, while barrows and gilts near 18.25. Cattle and sheep activity showed mixed prices with high choice and prime cuts advancing, and a plan to enhance weather data via ocean buoys and satellites noted by Pierce after a quarterly meeting. The Iowa hog market remained slow with uneven demand and steady-ish prices across weights.

Chicago Chicago Livestock Chicago USDA Burrows Giles Choice Ie Rae Poultry Farm Leshorn and Huline Sc Old Cocks School Old Cocks School No. Wogt

Johnson Named Vice President of Hydro Space

Theodore A. Johnson, 40, has been named vice president, business administration for Hydro Space System. The appointment expands Johnsons responsibilities in corporate planning and operational oversight amid ongoing growth and new project initiatives.

Johnson Hydro-Space Theodore A. Johnson Business Administration Hydro-Space Systeme Carn It Gace Sannineced

City Briefs: Stolen Bowling Ball to Hydro Space News

Le gion Lanes manager Ralph J. Reed reported a $25 bowling ball stolen from his desk. Ronald N. Lavoy of Dickeyville Wisconsin said a $66 billfold disappeared near First Avenue and Third Street SE. Roger J. Pierce announced a new electronics outfit Hydro Space forming to advance oceanography and aerospace work. Barbara Hesp of Central City was hospitalized after a week in Mercy hospital following a traffic accident. A .38 caliber revolver valued at $70 was stolen from Coast To Coast store at 76 Sixteenth Avenue SW.

Ralph J. Reed Legion Lanes Ronald N. Lavoy Dickeyville Wis First Jnvenue Third Street SE Preeere Rae Erremnenerenteee Roger J. Pierce Hydro-Space Johnson Fayette Johnson Hydro-Space Collins Radio Co Washington United States Barbara Pospisil Mar Central City Mercy Hospital First Avenue University of Iowa, Hesp Sixteenth Avenue SW

East Iowa breakins investigated and arrests reported

A 16 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested for drunkenness Saturday at the Red Barn ballroom and released to his parents. Keokuk county reports four Friday night breakins in Sigourney and Harper with amounts stolen including about 125 dollars from a pop cooler, 50 dollars from a pop cooler at Cassen’s Mill, and 78 dollars from the Farm Service Co. in Sigourney. six more breakins in Washington county were noted. In Wellman, Boy Scout awards were presented at a Blue Horizon banquet for numerous members of Cub Pack 42.

Cedar Rapids Red Barn Sigourney Keokuk County Harper Walter Fagin Sigourney Elevator Co Cassen Charles Cassen Farm Service Co Harper Lumber and Fuel Co Homer Robison Washington County Wellman Herman Swart Zentruber Nity Council Gary Riley Bobby Rock Rod Bradley Randylized Stefani

Iowa U Groups Raise 1409 for Art Center

Iowa City notices show University of Iowa fraternity and sorority members raised 1409 during Greek week for the construction of a fine arts center at Iowa Memorial Union. The drive used two contests and a fan auction, aiming to surpass the 1000 goal.

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Cedar Rapids hog market steady as prices held

Cedar Rapids hog market Saturday showed steady prices with Friday’s bids for 200 to 230 lb butchers at 16.50 to 16.75 per cwt. Packing sows at 300 lb live weight were 14.50 to 14.75. Quotations based on grade and plant delivery. Butchers priced 25 cents less per 10 lb weight up to 300. Packers discounted 25 cents per weight grade 300 to 400, 5 cents per grade to 500, and 75 cents per grade over 500.

Iowa Hogs Des Moines UPI U. S U.S jGren. Me Rainbow Division Cedar Rapids

Major Surgery for Cardinal Cushing

Cardinal Richard Cushing of the Boston archdiocese was pronounced in good condition after major surgery Saturday. The operation lasted over three hours for removal of a portion of the bowel, as announced by archdiocese chancellor Francis Sexton.

Boston Richard Cardinal Cushing Francis Sexton

Pickets Picketed At Iowa City

In Iowa City the Socialist League and anti pickets each numbered about 25 as Viet Nam war protests filled the sidewalk in front of the post office. Signs urged Yankee withdrawal and Stop Communist Aggression while anti pickets urged support for the war and Vanquish the Viet Cong. The demonstration was orderly and ended early in the afternoon.

Ecial Gazete Iowa City Iowa Socialist League United States Vietnam U.S. Army Socialist iLeague The University of Town

Wall extended at Berlin guards add concrete slabs

UPI reports fifty communist guards hoisted concrete slabs to a 900 foot extension of the Berlin Wall. The new concrete barrier replaces the former barbed wire borders, strengthening the frontline security.

Berlin UPI

Scout Council To Get Reports On Fund Drive

The Hawk Eye area Scout Council plans four reporting sessions Tuesday for a 33 000 camp capital development campaign. Major gifts lead Gordon Simonds and the campaign steering committee will meet at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids. Walk-in sessions run 7 to 9 p.m. at Jefferson hotel in Iowa City First National bank in Marion and Merchants National bank parking ramp Cedar Rapids. Divisions include primary gifts led by Trent Winegar special gifts led by Don Maresh and leadership chaired by C C Birr.

Hawkne Camp Capital Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids Jefferson Hotel Iowa City First National Bank Marion Camp Development Fund Merchants National Bank Gordon Simonds Trent Winegar Don Maresh C. C. Birr

Temporary Freeze on Bank Entries in Major Cities

Washington AP Comptroller James Saxton announced a informal freeze on new national banks will cover major metropolitan areas in about a dozen states and DC. The measure lasts until freshly approved banks establish themselves and recent approvals begin operating. Jimmie Dean Stewart, 24, released from county jail, then jailed again for fighting at Melody Inn. He received 30 days from Municipal Judge Howard McLaughlin while also serving a 24 month term for suspended license and speeding. Ronald W McGunn, 25, pled guilty for tavern altercation and fined.

Saxon District of Columbia Iowa Jimmie Dean Stewart Stewart Melody Inn Twelfth Avenue SE Howard McLaughlin

Burglars Steal 300 in Stamps at Allen Supply Co

Burglars entered Allen Supply Co at 22 Third Avenue SW Friday night and caused damage by pouring paint, dumping cement on a grinding machine, smashing an electrical calculator, and overturning office files. They stole 300 in postage stamps and an aluminum frying pan. Officials found the break in Saturday morning and detectives are investigating.

Allen Supply Co Third Avenue SW

Novelist Mrs Culross Peat Die in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara AP report that 64 year old novelist and widow of a famous author and botanist died Friday after a brief illness.

Santa Barbara Donald Culross Peattie

Leader of Attack on North Viets Missing

NORRISTOWN Pa AP Air Force Major Robert Ronca 41 who led a U S air attack on North Vietnam reportedly went missing in action Friday in a telegram to his mother His wife and six children live in Alexandria La Ronca a pilot with 39 World War II combat missions and 101 in Korea led 24 F 100 fighters in a strike on the Chap Le military complex in North Vietnam He was awarded the Air Medal in a Saigon divorce decree last Saturday.

Norristown Air Force Robert Ronca U. S North Vietnam Ronca Alexandria Korea Chap le Saigon

Victim of Shooting in North Iowa Dies

Mrs. Eli don Sadler 30 of Rockford died Saturday at a Charles City hospital. Officials are unsure if New Year Eve gun shots caused her death after she appeared to recover from chest wounds. Her husband is jailed on a attempted murder charge after he shot her then himself. He was hospitalized and arrested Jan. 11. The couple had three children.

Charles City Elidon Sadler Rockford Charles ‘City

Gas Prices Dip in Manchester Area

Gas stations saw a sales uptick as prices dropped eight cents per gallon to 24.9 cents at major stations and 22.9 at independents. A dealer credited discounts spreading from towns west and north of Manchester and said business was good, though it would improve further with current prices.

Manchester

Marion church notices and obituaries in Maquoketa area

Maquoketa area obituary for Lowell B. McConaughy 66 of Marion died Saturday in Cedar Rapids hospital born January 27 1899 in Anamosa lived in Marion 40 years retired painter survived by daughter Mrs James Trunzo of Chicago two sons Verne of Portland Oregon Donald of Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren four brothers Eugene of Muscatine Clifford of Tacoma Washington Clarence of Mt Vernon Robert of Sumner Washington and three sisters Mrs Ralph Oxley Mrs Clarence Meggers and Mrs Louis Carner all of Marion Services Tuesday 1 30 p m Murdoch chapel Marion Rev Herbert Kohl Christian church calls after noon Sunday funeral notices and church ads follow with schedules for Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic Lutheran and other area churches along with local real estate and tax service ads

Lowell B. McConaughy Marion Cedar Rarids Anamosa Marior James Trunzo O Chicago Verne Portland Ore Donald Cedar Rapids Eugene Muscatine Clifford Tacoma Wash Clarence Mt. Vernon Robert Sumner Ralph Oxley Clarence Meggers Louis Carsner Murdoch Chapel Herbert Kohl The Christian Church

Four SCI Students Held for Breakins

Cedar Falls police report four State College of Iowa students, including Richard Forcht of Cedar Rapids and Larry Horak of Vinton, held on larceny charges after a Saturday arrest at a Cedar Falls laundromat where two attempted to open a pop machine. The youths admitted to other break-ins in the Cedar Falls area.

Cedar Falls State College of Iowa East Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Quincy Captain Kidd Lamb Pierce U. S. Weather Bureau Westmar College Lemars Joyce Frankhauser A. F. Frankhauser Bob Groat Richard Groat Outlook Drive Iowa Memorial Union Dia Grant Elementary School David Samek Steve Ebsen Steve Kray Dennis Zvacek Gary Tickal Tom Alexander Rick Blazek Mike Blazek Jim Jensen Todd Rejsa Mitch Christ Jeff Hutchins Jim Lash Ted Travnicek Tom Sadler Randy Hummer Ron Ernest Randy Benesh Paul Anderson Dean Christensen Glenn Vosatka Gary Young and the Young At Heart King Family C.r. Man William Joe Dombroske Eleventh Street Grand Jury Dombroske Tropic Lanes Third Street Linn County C. R. Markets Cardinal Cushing Scout Council By Jo Fischer Tempus Fugit College Washington (Ap Comptroller of Currency James Saxton el A Sheriff's Independence Ronald W.cGunn Memorial ‘Drive SE By Jimmy Hatk Uumphries Ast Point Georgia Joytown Penny Arcade Maun News Lowell McConaughy Paul H. Stenstrom Bethel Baptist Church Bethe , Baptist Eighth Avenue Tenth Street Gerald Ackley McGowan Boulevard Ever Club Thomas E. McGoiah Realtors Farmers State Bank Adv Marion Churches St. Joseph’s William H. Blessington John G. Barnes James J. Mec Herbert G. Kohl Lutheran Church of the Resurrection William E. Biedermann John W. Gannett St. Paul’s Lutheran Missouri Synod E. L. Brandt Free Methodist Harold T. Rasche First Methodist Lloyd C. Kellams Ray C. Howland J. Fleisher Twenty[second Street St. Luke's Hospital Prairie Chapel Methodist First Presbyterian Jean P. Hayter Carl Moore Reformed Presbyterian Robert B. Mc Permitted Church of God W. J. Kuryluk Bath Bert H. Loon Monticello Jowa United Seventh Day Breth W. Allen Bond Loop Kathryn SCI Bud” Stepanek Stepanek Bud Stepanek
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