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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1955

Page

4

Hogs and cattle prices mixed as Friday receipts rise

USDA estimates Friday salable livestock at दिया hogs 7 000 and cattle 1 900 with sheep 1 000. Beal able hogs under 220 pounds steady. heavier hogs 25 cents lower. Weights over 220 pounds uneven with some decreases, butters steady to 28 cents higher on heavies. Cattle generally steady with some loads up to 30.50 per cwt. Calves and veal steady to mixed. sheep fully steady to firm with lambs up for sale.

Chicago USDA Nebraskas

Omaha cattle receipts steady with modest strength noted

Iowa fed yearling steers bring $33.00 with two loads at $27.50 and $28.00. Most choice steers around $24.50 to $25.00 per cwt. several loads near $24.50 for 1260 lb steers. Ba choice steers about $19.50 to $24.00. Utility cows $9.75 to $11.50, canners and cutters $4. to $5.50, commercial bulls up to $19.00.

OMAHA USDA

Sioux City Livestock Report Highlights Steady to Strong Cattle Trade

Sioux City livestock market shows 2,300 cattle receipts with slaughter steers largely steady to higher by 50 or more for high choice and prime. Heifers steady, cows little changed, bulls firm, stockers and feeders about steady. Prices listed: choice fed steers 24.50 to 27.25, choice heifers 24.00 to 24.50, utility cows 10.25 to 11.25, mixed stock steers 15.00 to 19.50.

Sioux City USDA

Des Moines Fenceins Pork Market Report Thursday

Prices largely steady to cents with live hogs and sows showing mixed gains. Top reported at 17.50 for heavy hogs while ranges extend from 13.75 to 16.75 across weight classes and carcass totals. Demand and on demand listings appear active with Wednesday figures cited.

Waterloo Ae Waterloo INS Des Moines

C. R. MARKETS POULTRY AND GRAIN PRICES

The notice lists spring fryers and various poultry prices by weight, current egg receipts, and grain values including No. 2 yellow corn at 1.40 and new crop soybeans at 2.66. It also notes straw prices from 12.00 to 14.00 and native wool at 44 cents, with Dow Jones averages supplied by Francis J. duPont and Company.

Dow-Jones Francis J. duPont and Company Rational Bank

Oberman 65 Former Iowa Legislator Dies at Home

Former State Rep Claude Oberman died at his home in Yarmouth Wednesday night. A Republican, he was re-elected in the November 2 election and resigned shortly after due to ill health. Services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Yarmouth.

Yarmouth INS Claude Oberman Oberman Des Moines

Allstate to Interview Salesmen in Cedar Rapids

Allstate Insurance Company will interview candidates for sales positions in Cedar Rapids January 11 and 12. The ad promises guaranteed high income, local travel only, annual paid vacation, profit sharing, and promotional materials. Applicants should have central sales background and participate in renewal practices.

Allstate Insurance Company Sears, Pownick and Company Cedar Raps Allstate Gun Central Avenue Des Ertes Laws Insurance Company

Wall Street Slips as Sell-Off Intensifies

New York stocks slid on Thursday after two major waves of selling. Prices fell steeply in late trading with many issues down about five points or more. Market activity remained heavy with an estimated six million shares traded.

New York

Ex-Mayor Flatley Receives Workhouse Term in Erie

Former Erie mayor Thomas W. Flatley, 67, who pleaded guilty to violating his oath of office and conspiracy in a $20 million gambling syndicate, drew one and a half to three years in the Allegheny county workhouse and a $1500 fine. He resigned his $7000 yearly post after pleading guilty. Also sentenced were Stanley Schwartz, Erie Democratic leader, and former Police Inspector Jack Martin. Schwartz got the same sentence as Flatley. Martin received one and a half to two years in Erie county jail and a $500 fine.

Erie, Pa Thomas W. Flatley Allegheny County Flatley Stanley Schwartz Erie Democratic Jack Martin Schwartz Martin Erie County

Motor Freight Rate Increase Is Denied in Iowa

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce received notice Thursday from the Middlewest Motor Freight bureau that a proposed 10 percent across-the-board intrastate rate hike for Iowa shipments was denied. The Traffic bureau and shippers opposed the increase citing protests and the need for further consideration.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Middlewest Motor Freight Bureau Cedar Rapids

Grain Declines In Active Trade

Chicago AP reports grain prices mostly lower amid active dealings. Wheat slipped about 1 percent with March at 2.3012, corn down 14-15 percent to 1.5544, oats near 12 percent higher to 78 percent, rye 2 to 2 percent lower at 1.19, soybeans down 15.4 percent to 2.804 in January, with March and January futures noted.

Chicago

Chicago grain prices and soy products report

Chicago market bulletin lists Wheat No 2 red at 1.35 dollars per bushel and Corn prices including No 1 yellow at 1.59 and No 4 at 1.45 with various delivery notes. Soybean oil holds 12 percent, soybean meal quoted around 68 and 69 dollars per ton, barley malt at 1.30 to 1.52 with lower malt at 1.10.

Chursday Admiral Inland Steel Intl Hary Alleshany Core Allied Chem Int 1 Allied Stores Allis Chalmers Am'n Air Jeff Lake Amer Crystal Johns Manville Laughlin Aim'n Ennecott Cor Kresge Libby McNeill Kroger Co Am‘n Steeys Libbey Owens Tobacco Amn Woolen Lockheed Loews, Inc Armco Tee cKesson & R Armour Co Marshall Martin Atlantic A ‘Ne Avco Az Co Baldwin Samia Alto & Mic Wardth Steel Maria Corp Blaw Knox Biscuit Boeing Airp Nati Dairy Porg Warner Ostirs Bridgeport Natl Steel Bucyrus Eric Central Bu Cc Norac Canada Dry Burroughs Corp Nor Amn North Amn Co Avi Canad. Pac Pac Case Jd Panhandle Oil Caterpillar Penick & Ford Penna Cerro de Pasco J C Penney Certainteed Pepsi-Cola Ches Ohio Philco Cheo, Corp Phillips Pet Cheo Gt. Wes N.W. Iia Pittsbed Chrysler Corp Colum Quaker Eis’ Cole Palmolive Ra Corp Cole Col. Gas Sys Rep Steel Rexall Drug Comi Solvents Rockwell Spe Edison Sa" Pont Stan Oil Calif Stan Astern Odak Fairchild Corpie Reston T Texas Gulf Fruehauf Fox Film Gen Dynamics Union Carbide Acca Uni Air Lines Tissi 1 Mette" Co Orp Walworth Gior Ry Warner Bros Penn el Hayes Wes Union Houston Cessna Air Nat Bellas Dumont Lab Kaiser Chicago

Chicago Produce Markets Report Steady to Mixed Prices

Chicago markets show butter receipts at 1 379 292 pounds with prices down four cents on some grades. Eggs receipts 15 476 cases with mixed price movements and quality classes. Cheese mostly steady with small variances. Live poultry steady with various bird prices. Potatoes arrivals total 32 on track 175 with U S shipments 659 and regional russet prices listed. Old stock figures reference new stock activity inactive Thursday.

U. S Idaho Oregon Wisconsin

New York Produce Market Prices Mixed for Butter and Eggs

In New York market reports from AP USDA butter prices show unsettled trading with receipts at 724,667. Creamery grades range 58 1/2 to 58 3/4 cents for A scores and 57 to 57 1/4 for B and 56 1/4 to 56 1/2 for C. Eggs move barely steady with 13,476 receipts and varieties priced across extras to dirties, including large, extra large, and standards with multiple per-pound ranges.

New York USDA

Amana Refrigeration Plans Production Increase in 1955

Amana Refrigeration announces a production boost for 1955 with substantial growth in home freezers and a doubling of room air conditioner output. Executive VP George C Foerstner says 1954 was the first year for ACs and plans to double that line this year. The expansion will add new jobs as the company now employs over 700.

AMANA Amana Refrigeration, Inc George C. Foerstner Foerstner

Handicapped Essay Contest Announced in Iowa

An essay contest titled A Decade of Progress in Employing the Physically Handicapped will be held in Iowa. Open to eleventh and twelfth graders, it is sponsored by Eisenhower's committee and endorsed by school associations. National first prize is $1000. state prizes include $50 and two $25 awards.

Iowa H. J. Eberhart Cedar Rapids Iowa Employment Security Commission Eisenhower Eberhart

Doctor Julius H Johnson Dies at 97 after 57 Years Retired

Houston obituary notes Dr Julius H Johnson who left medical practice 57 years ago due to ill health died Wednesday aged 97. He continued to live in Houston throughout his retirement and was remembered for his long career in medicine.

Houston Julius H. Johnson

Signer of Peress Discharge Seeks Job as Sergeant

John J. McManus who signed the honorable discharge for former Major Irving Peress says he is seeking enlistment in the army as a master sergeant. He was released from active duty November 4 and notes his civilian options versus retirement eligibility at 49. He hopes Washington’s review signals a possible return to duty as a major.

Peress Rochester N.Y John J. McManus Irving Peress Army McManus McCarthy Washington cManus

Senator to push new inquiry on Peress case

Senator Daniel of Texas said he will move to start a new investigation into the Peress case. He expected at least 25 Senate colleagues from both parties to sponsor a resolution urging the full story be made public.

Washington Daniel Texas Peress Senate

Linn County Welfare Report Details Old Age and Blind Payments

State welfare data show Linn County average old age and needy blind payments above state averages while aid to dependent children lags. Average neady blind payment was 78.95 dollars, with 68 cases totaling 5,368.50. Old age average 57.86 dollars for 1,292 cases. ADC average 106.93 dollars with 227 cases and 795 children. County totals: old age 74,752. blind 103,664. ADC 24,274. State totals: old age 2,427,935. blind 103,664. ADC 720,397.

Linn County Welfare Department Linn State Department of Social Welfare ADC S. Linn Linn County

Suspended Sentence For Central City Man In False Check Case

Francis E. O'Brien of Central City pled guilty to cashing a false 100 dollar check on November 29. Judge Charles Penningroth gave a suspended one year Linn county jail term and ordered surrender of liquor permit. He must restitution by July 1 on 200 dollars of bad checks and the remaining money by January 1, 1956.

Francis E. O’brien Central City Linn County Charles Penningroth O’brien Penningroth

Sheriff Probes Troy Mills Disturbance After Game

The Troy Mills sheriff's office investigates a disturbance at the Kramer cafe after a basketball game against Walker. Deputy Harry Ackerman says a group of young men attempted a fight with Troy Mills high school players and followed the school bus to Troy Mills.

Sheriff's Office Kramer Troy Mills Harry Ackerman Walker Ackerman

Wills of Minehart and Trachta admitted to probate

The wills of Leo W. Minehart who died December 14 and Frank F. Trachta who died December 15 were admitted to probate Thursday. Minehart names his widow Irene as sole heir and executrix without bond. Trachta names his widow Mary as sole heir and executrix without bond.

Leo W. Minehart Frank F. Trachta Mr. Minehart Irene Mr. Trachta Mary

Irma Dovey Publishes Play Reading Article

Miss Irma Dovey, principal of Jackson school, writes in The Instructor January issue about creative dramatics as a tool to spur reading in children with a focus on elementary style play readings.

Irma Dovey Jackson School

New Rulings Made for 54 Corn Loans

Iowa announces a discount schedule for damaged 1954 corn to aid loan eligibility. Loans will be issued at 3 to 10 cents per bushel off the established rate for grain meeting moisture and damage standards, with further adjustments if delivered as No 3 grade or better next fall.

Des Moines INL ASC Drouth Commodity Credit Corporation Washington Iowa Asc Iowa Dwight W. Meyer Meyer

Citizen Objects To Using Wooded Area for a Dump

E. J. Petranek told Cedar Rapids city council the 94 acre tract near Prairie creek and Ely road SW recently bought for 20000 should not be used as a landfill. He warned the area’s natural beauty would suffer and called for preserving Cedar Lake and outdoor teaching spots.

E. J. Petranek Prairie Creek Ely Road Petranek Quaker Oats Cedar Rapids Cedar Lake

New Iowa Incorporations Rise to 1367 in 1954

Des Moines AP reports 1367 new articles of incorporation filed in 1954, up from 1176 in 1953, with 570 domestic, 215 foreign, and 533 charitable filings. Closings fell to 397 from 411, reflecting a slight decrease in firms ceasing operations.

Des Moines Secretary of State Iowa

Police and Fire Department Get Raises in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids approves salaries raising pay by 13 dollars monthly for 182 police and fire employees. Each man gains 156 dollars yearly, costing about 28392 annually. Fire Chief Jesse Hunter and Police Chief William Kudrna praise morale and ability to attract better qualified staff.

Ceder Rapids Jesse Hunter William Kudrna Kudrna Rom Hunter Cnts

Checkup Ordered For Four Held in Blasphemy Case

Four Polish refugees in New Britain are ordered to undergo psychiatric examinations after being charged with blasphemy. The group including John Tschaplinski 50 and Mieczyslaw Majewski 38 wore black robes and carried Bibles in court. Police described Tschaplinski as having a crown of thorns and a cross found in his kitchen. The defendants, displaced persons living in the same tenement, faced bond and a case tied to a Connecticut blasphemy statute.

New Britain Tschaplinski Mieczyslaw Majewski Antonina Suszko Dina Karanowicz Harry Ginsburg

Social Security Moves to New Cedar Rapids Office Space

Social Security Administration field office in Cedar Rapids relocates after 15 years from 329 Post Office building to four rooms on the second floor of the same building numbered 222 223 224 and 225. Later this month Linn county draft board will move into the vacated quarters.

Social Security Administration Cedar Rapids Postal Transportation Service Linn County Draft Board Social Security

Haven Club Meeting at YMCA on Sunday

City brief notes a Haven Club meeting for handicapped adults at the YMCA Sunday at 2 p.m. Also mentions a Quaker Oats club meeting and a furrier ad, plus a license suspension for Irving Waters and an evening mass at Immaculate Conception in Cedar Rapids.

Haven Club YMCA

Trojan Lodge 548 Installs Officers in Masonic Ceremony

Wharton Trojan Lodge 548 A F and A M held installation night in the Masonic temple with worshipful master Howard Brinton and senior and junior wardens Robert Hess and Merle Coker. Other officers installed included Ralph Michel and A J Andrews deacons and Clifford Henderson and W R Failor stewards, plus E E Lala as tyler. Holdover officers Z N Lundy treasurer James Cipera secretary Rev C V R DeJong chaplain. George E Michel installed as installing master and W D Neff as installing marshal. A dinner by Eastern Star preceded events.

Trojan Lodge Howard Brinton A.F A.M Masonic Temple Robert M. Hess Merle E. Coker Ralph C. Michel A. J. Andrews Clifford J. Henderson W. R. Failor E. E. Lala Tyler Z. N. Lundy James E. Cippera

Gardner couple welcome daughter in Evanston

Mr and Mrs Howard Gardner of Evanston Illinois announce the birth of a daughter born January 5. The mother Janet Cheadle is a niece of Mrs Jerry J Mann of Marion and daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Cheadle of La Salle Illinois, formerly of Marion.

Howard Gardner Evanston, Ill Gardner Janet Cheadle Jerry J. Mann Marion Glenn Cheadle la Salle, IL

Violations heard in Mayor Seevell court last week

In Mayor Elmer M. Seevell’s court activity C R Kisinger presiding, Alfred Frances Schultz of Oxford faced speeding charges with a forfeited 15 pound bond, and Herman E. Soderberg of Rock Island paid an 8 dollar bond for failure to stop at a stop light.

Elmer M. Seevell C. R. Kisinger Alfred Frances Schultz Oxford Herman E. Soderberg Rock Island

Jessie Butters Granted City Permit for Remodel

Mrs Jessie Butters of 1567 Eighth Avenue receives a building permit from City Clerk Neva Fuller to remodel her property the improvement cost未 specified.

Jessie Butters Eighth Avenue Neva Fuller

Denver-Chandler Boettcher Returns From Holidays

Denver resident Denver-Chandler Boettcher has resumed his studies for a master of business administration at the University of Denver. He spent the holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs L R Boettcher.

Denver Chandler Boettcher Denver University L. R. Boettcher

Presbyterian Women’s Organization Names Officers

Officers to begin service in January include President Mrs Sherman A Fontaine First Vice President Mrs Ralph J Williams Second Vice President Mrs Lester Webber Secretary Mrs Ernest Woolley and Treasurer Mrs Lee R Fitzgerald.

Presbyterian Women’s Organization Sherman A. Fontaine Ralph J. Williams Lester Webber Ernest Woolley Lee R. Fitzgerald

Roscoe Stevens Jr. Called Home Over Brother Illness

Roscoe Stevens III of Trivoli Illinois has been summoned to Marion due to the serious illness of his brother Roscoe F. Stevens. The hospitalized brother has been at St Luke's since December 27 and shows no improvement.

Roscoe Stevens Ili Paul Stevens Trivoli Til Marion Roscoe F. Stevens Stevens St. Luke’s Hospital

Traffic Cases Heard by Justice BidDick

Last week in the court of M H Bid dick justice of the peace James W Shuman Center Point was fined 5 dollars and costs for a stop sign violation Alfred W Alteneder Iowa City was fined 25 dollars and 10 dollars suspended for improper passing

M. H. Biddick Justice of the Peace James W.shuman Center Point Alfred W. Alteneder Iowa City

U S Circle Plans Friday Supper Meeting

U S circle will meet Friday at :30 with Mr and Mrs Donald Beck. Husbands of members will be guests at this supper and meeting.

U. S Donald Beck

De Wees Return From Arcadia Holiday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. De Wees have returned from Arcadia California where they spent the holidays with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Reedy.

C. B. de Wees Arcadia Calif L. M. Reedy

Mrs Reed Returns From Week-Long Visit

Mrs. Guy A. Reed of Independence has returned home after a week's visit with her sister Mrs. George McBride. Free stick deodorant with 98¢ or lotion at Sorg Drug.

Guy A. Reed Independence George McBride Sorg

Ames Students Return to College Studies

To Ames Donovan Morrison and Ralph Martin Jr have returned to Ames to resume studies at Iowa State college. Mrs Henry Smith is ill at her home on Marion Boulevard. Mr and Mrs Phil Moorhead and their sons Steven and Allen moved to a new house.

Ames Donovan Morrison Ralph Martin, Jr Iowa State College Henry Smith Marion Boulevard Phil Moorhead Steven and Allen

Exchange State Bank Report of Condition 1954

Report of condition for Exchange State Bank of Springville Linn county Iowa as of December 1954. Assets include cash balances 197979.28 US Government obligations 941183.68 loans and discounts 394276.92 and premises 3805.00. Liabilities show deposits totaling 1091469.48 and capital accounts 1091469.48. Signed by J B Emmons vice president and A Ellyson cashier on 1955-07-07.

Exchange State Bank of Springville Linn County Iowa State of Iowa United States Ank J. B. Emmons Ellyson A & Elilyson Cashier

Moorhead Returns Home After Collin's Radio Assignment

Moorhead, an employee of Collins Radio Company, has just completed his assignment and returned to his residence at 1460 English Boulevard this week.

English Boulevard Moorhead Collins Radio Company

Marion Lodge Installs 1926 Officers at Masonic Temple

Marion Lodge No. 6 A F and A M installed worshipful master Marion Lodge Alvin E Haehlen and a slate of officers including N E Hammond money marshal F R Lance chaplain Walter Bensch and Robert J Brodie wardens Emery J Miller treasurer R E Leidigh secretary John Heerner and Wallace Kemp deacons Theodore Folkers and B D McCormick stewards Ware Lake tyler Past master Stewart Hawk presented certificate to outgoing master Richard A Ware A Cedar Rapids guest Dr Marion H Williams spoke on Why is Masonry A turkey dinner for 100 preceded the ceremony

Marion Lodge Alvin E. Haehlen Marion Lodge No. 6 Secor James P. Gable John S. Heerner Wallace S. Kemp Theodore H. Folkers B. D. McCormick Ware Lake Tyler Stewart Hawk Richard A. Ware Marion H. Williams Cedar Rapids R. F. Robson The Eastern Star

Local Man Jack W Ellis Returns Home From Hospital

Jack W. Ellis of 807 Eighth Avenue was discharged from Cedar Rapids hospital and returned to his home Thursday.

Jack W. Ellis Eighth Avenue Cedar Rapids

Mrs Harland Knight Thanks Friends for Kindness

Mrs Harland Knight expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for gifts flowers cards and kindness shown during her recent time of need.

Harland Knight

Mollie Keith Leaves for Mt Holyoke in Massachusetts

Mollie Keith has departed for South Hadley Massachusetts to study at Mt Holyoke College after spending the holidays with her parents Dr J J Keith and Mrs Keith.

Mollie Keith J. J. Keith South Hadley Mass Mt. Holyoke College

Montreal Ranked as Second Largest French Speaking City

Montreal is identified as the second largest city globally for French language use, trailing only Paris, highlighting its prominence in Francophone culture and administration.

Montreal

City of Cedar Rapids approves 1955 budget by ordinance

City Council enacts Ordinance No 2927 detailing appropriations for the General Street Public Safety Sanitation Municipal Enterprises Recreation Utilities Debt Service Trust and Agency State Road Use Tax Humane Society Liquor Profit and related funds for 1955. It sets millage levies, estimated revenues and balances for each fund and directs urgent enactment to preserve public welfare. The ordinance was filed December 20 1954 and published January 6 1955 in the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Interpalley Cedar Rail E City Treasury Public Safety Code of Iowa Ity Sanitation Municipal Enterprises Fund Municipal Enterprises Lowa Theunicipal Enterprises Fund Roel Cy State of Humane Society Fund State Town Limunty Layer Milo J Maude Mog Krebs Tide J Ceian Rapids

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