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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1965
Page
3
The market extended gains on light volume late Monday with about 5.6 million shares traded. While aerospace and some airlines lag, overall equities held up as investors kept pace with gains and activity remained active.
David Randall nine son of Mr and Mrs Leighton C Randall suffered serious stomach injuries in a sledding accident Sunday in the 3100 block of C avenue NE. He was listed in poor condition at Mercy hospital with a ruptured spleen after the sled tipped and he fell onto a protruding stake.
The Cedar Rapids Marion Council on Human Relations will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Merchants National Bank community room to hear talks on housing problems and urban renewal. Guest speakers are N P Dotson of the Federal Housing Administration and Howard D Roberts of the Urban Renewal Administration.
Alfred Papesh Jr., 18, of Elberon sustained severe facial lacerations in a Belle Plaine country club sledding accident on Sunday. He was rushed to Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids and listed in poor condition in the ICU Monday.
Official USDA Tuesday receipts show 3,000 cattle 6,500 hogs 400 sheep in Chicago. Butcher hogs rose 25 to 50 cents while slaughter steers held steady and sheep volume was too light for a market test.
Chicago reports a market snapshot with hogs around 6000 head and butchers up 25 to 50 cents, weights from 190 to 650 pounds. Cattle offerings total 12500 with slaughter steers 25.00 to 25.75 and heifers 22.75 to 24.25. Sheep show 200 head with no market test and lambs steady at 22.25.
UPI reports demand improvement with hog butchers and sows steady to 25 cents higher. Estimated receipts Monday 90,000 vs week ago 100,000 and year ago 80,000. Saturday 37,000. Price ranges listed for various weights and classifications across U S 1 to 3 and sow categories.
Sioux City market reports 10 000 cattle receipts and 1 200 calves. Steers and heifers advance to 25 cents with choice steers at 22 75 to 24 00 and choice heifers 22 00 to 23 00. Two loads of high choice steers reach 23 75 to 24 00.
UPI reports receipts 15,000 in Omaha cattle sales. Steers and heifers mostly steady to 25 cents higher, with trade slow. Most choice steers traded 22.25 to 23.00, a load at 23.50, and a load with prime end at 23.75. Choice heifers 22.00 to 22.75, one load at 22.85.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market Monday were steady with Saturday bids for bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers at 15.75 to 16.00 dollars per cwt. Packing sows 300 lbs down bid 13.25 to 13.75. Deductions apply by weight and grade delivered at the plant.
Fred T. Ford, 24, of 1248 F avenue NE, received a 30 day jail sentence Monday on driving without a license. Municipal Judge Loren Hullinger, Jr., revoked the suspension on a 10 day term from Aug. 26 for driving without a valid Iowa license. Ford was sent to Linn county jail to begin a 40 day term.
Chicago traders faced a mixed session as soybeans slid after soybean oil fell while wheat moved weaker on long liquidation. Corn stayed narrow, oats and rye showed irregular moves, and traders awaited the government grain stocks report for decisive direction.
Wheat No 2 yellow hard 1 59. Corn No 2 yellow 1 29 No 3 yellow 1 25 No 4 yellow 1 20. Oats No 1 extra heavy white 792c No 2 extra heavy white 772 782c No 1 heavy white 774c No 2 heavy white Te. Soybean sales none. Soybean oil 10 a.
Wholesale prices mostly unchanged for poultry butter eggs and potatoes. Roasters range 23 to 26 cents, special fed White Rock fryer 19 to 20 cents. Butter quotes steady with various grades listed. eggs steady to up one cent with grade specifics. Potatoes arrivals tracked with Friday to Sunday shipments and regional prices, Maine russets 6.00, Red River Valley round reds 5.90 to 6.10, market noted dull with moderate demand.
New York market notes from AP indicate ample butter demand fair to good with creamery grades around AA 4c, A 4c, and B 4c. Eggs show adequate large supply and uneven distribution for mediums and smalls, with mixed color standards and varied price listings across weights.
Special to The Gazette Monticello Monti cello Dwayne Cooper of Scotch Grove escaped serious injury in a minor mishap Monday morning at the Howard Andrews farm yard one mile northwest of Center Junction. The bus slid on ice as he tried to turn around. he braked shut off the engine and walked around to place chains when the bus pinned him between the bus and a granary. He sustained bruises and a possible rib injury with no children harmed.
Two Hiawatha youths have been sent to the San Diego marine recruit depot for basic training under the buddy plan. Richard D. Curtis, 17, of 114 Oak Street, enlisted under the delayed active duty program, and Benjamin W. Eby, 17, of 212 First Avenue.
Four board members were re elected to three year terms at the 26th annual meeting held Sunday evening at the Town House Grace Fifield Dale E Rich Kenneth L Butler and Allen J Hinz were honored as re elected directors Guest speaker was Victor Vosmek president of Wilson Employer Credit Union The credit union reports 26 year loan history totaling 2 727 716 76 on over 8500 loans with assets of 634 000 and average loan balance near 1 200
Lumir L. Blahnik was reelected president at the 53rd annual stockholders meeting of Slavia Agencies, Inc. Other officers announced include William L. Broulik as vice president, Raphael F. Smital as secretary, and George Severa as treasurer. William C. Hach named director. Smital retained as agency manager. Cedar Rapids oldest insurer since 1912.
City officials plan to attend a neighborhood meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Wilson avenue SW fire station. A Sertoma Club talk at the Montrose hotel will feature tax accountant Ray T Vaughn delivering a briefing on general income tax changes Tuesday at noon. Two residents return home after hospital stays. Special this week: Ladies plain dresses at Esquire Cleaners. An Easy Wash Laundromat machine was robbed of a small amount of change early Monday.
The Transportation bureau Executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday at noon in the Montrose hotel.
Girl Injured Jennifer Lovett, nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Lovett of 1406 Fortieth Street NE, sustained a back injury in a sledding accident Sunday while visiting her uncle and aunt the Gerald Stephens of Wayzata Minnesota
Thurla Healy 26, daughter of Glenn and Mrs Healy of 2330 B Ave NE, sustained back and neck injuries when a semi struck her car early Saturday in Ft. Madison. She is hospitalized at St. Francis.
District Judge Warren Rees fixed March 15 at 9 a.m. for Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation Co. appeal over the Iowa Commerce Commission revoking its intra state irregular carrier permit. The revocation is stayed pending trial to decide a permanent injunction. Intervening trucking firms participate in the agreement.
Terrance D. Clark aged 25 of 1043 Twelfth Street NE pleaded innocent before Judge B J Maxwell to a charge of false uttering of a check. He is accused of passing 104 bogus checks across five Iowa cities, including 24 checks totaling 464 dollars in Cedar Rapids, all drawn on an Abilene Texas bank. He allegedly passed a bad 30.55 dollar check December 21 at J C Penney in Cedar Rapids.
Linn County sheriff's deputies investigate a break in at Meyer's Small Engines 24 miles south of Mt. Vernon on Highway 1. Thieves took 17 chain saws about $2000 value plus two cases of soft drinks 40 pennies from a cash register and nine cartons of cigarettes. Entry gained by breaking a door glass. Break-in occurred last week.
Two runaway boys from Menomonee Falls Wisconsin aged 16 and 17 were picked up by the Iowa highway patrol in Cedar Rapids Saturday. They spent the night in a county jail and were returned by bus to their parents Sunday after funds were wired for fare.
James L. Ryan dismisses his divorce petition against Eleanor R. Ryan. The action ends with the petition being dismissed by the plaintiff.
Heather Co. sues William F. Nunemaker for 3893.37 on account. Hartford Life Insurance Co. sues Lonnie D. and Betty J. Hrdliska for 8663.09 on promissory notes and foreclosure of mortgage.
Edward L. Teslik, 28, of 1133 Ninth Street NW, had a false uttering of a check charge dismissed by Judge Maxwell on the county attorney's recommendation. Restitution of 43.03 for three checks was ordered.
The Bohemian Savings and Loan Association obtains judgment against Ervin L. Johnson and Betty Johnson for a $4050.55 promissory note and mortgage foreclosure action.
Jerald Lee Glawe of Cedar Rapids filed an appeal in Linn district court against a driver's license suspension issued by State Public Safety Commissioner William Sueppel. The suspension, effective Jan. 23, was stayed until a March 5 hearing at 1:30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids.
Marion man Donald D. Anderson, 25, had his parole revoked by Linn district court on judge Charles Penningroth's order after Anderson fled jail. The seven year reformatory term at Anamosa follows a false check charge. Parole agent Harold Cerveny recommended the revocation.
Fred Aiken 53 resigns as acting director of Iowa penal institutions effective January 31. He had served since Benjamin Baer’s departure after a dispute with the state board of control. Aiken plans a long vacation in Tucson Arizona. Board Chairman Jim O Henry cited compelling and personal reasons for the move. The board will not name a successor immediately and may rotate wardens to lead until a director is named. Harry C Tinsley of Colorado has been offered the job.
Cedar Rapids police warned children to sled only in parks and designated areas as streets are unsafe and unlawful for sledding. Traffic Capt. Overman cited numerous complaints of dangerous practice and urged parental supervision. city officials noted accidents remain below expected levels despite icy streets.
Marvin Prachar, a five year Cedar Rapids Fire Department veteran, appeals his Jan 6 discharge for disobedience to orders and misconduct. Attorney John Shea filed the appeal as city officials outline filing deadlines and civil service hearing steps.
Kenneth William Weber twenty six of 836 Eleventh Street NE pled innocent before Judge B J Maxwell to a charge of embezzlement by agent. He is accused of embezzling fourteen thousand one hundred thirty three dollars and forty five cents from Petro King Oil Co station at 804 Center Point Road NE while manager for about fourteen months. Weber was indicted by a Linn County grand jury on January 12.
A Linn County grand jury will consider an overweight vehicle charge against David E. Feiereisen of 1602 E Street SW. Judge William Eads ordered submission after the county attorney's office recommendation following Feiereisen’s Aug. 6 arrest for operating a crane at Tenth Street and First Avenue NE. The crane was said to be 11,340 pounds overweight and was owned by Mes singer's.
William Joe Dombroske aged 30 of 1700 Eleventh Street NW is given until Friday by Judge William Eads to plead to a breaking and entering charge. He was arrested January 5 in a $3,000 burglary at the Apex Loan Co on New Year’s.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey moved toward kissing an old friend at a Tucson reception. The woman hesitated briefly before leaning in, and Humprey joked I am not the one with a cold as he grinned.
Tonight at 7 30 on KCRG TV 9 the channel features General Stockdale in the classic comedy No Time for Sergeants followed by weather and local listings. Plan your viewing with this week’s schedule.
A federal suit in Cedar Rapids seeks 3776.05 against Merchants Mutual Bonding Co of Des Moines as bonding agent for Kaberle Farm Supply Co of Strawberry Point. The government alleges the Iowa firm failed to deliver the proper quantity and quality of grain under a CCC storage contract signed in 1960, with the claim dating from 1962 when redelivery of stored grain was requested.
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate passed only one measure last week. The Gazette listing error suggested more bills were approved. the sole bill enacted was SFI to repeal the requirement that governor appoints state job confirmations be held in executive session. The remaining items were introductions in the senate.
Cedar Falls reports the second mid year commencement in the college's 89 year history. About 200 students will receive graduate and undergraduate degrees in a ceremony at 7 p.m. in the college auditorium. Dr. Daryl Pendergast will present degrees and deliver the graduates’ charge. Dr. William Lang’s address was postponed due to a death in his wife's family. The report also notes Bolivia's junta announcing elections for Sept 26 for president vice president and congress.
Iowa executive council approved a Des Moines company contract to mount Endrin roosts around the state capitol to kill pigeons and other birds. The bid of Aaron Laboratories was 4800 dollars with a 90 day elimination window and one year of deterrence. The plan faces bird lover protests while including daily removal of dead birds and no harm to animals that might eat them. The council also ordered studies on state government branches retirement ages and driver liability in car damage cases.
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