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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1960
Page
8
Chicago AP rounds show Monday estimates at 9 000 hogs 25 000 cattle 2 000 sheep. Barrows and gilts 25 50 higher week. sows steady. Slaughter steers 50 1 lower on slim supplies. Prices span hogs 15 17.75 per cwt while cattle steer ranges 22 32. Sheep and lambs show declines from last week with light calves and varied cow values.
UPI notes Saturday receipts around 33 000 with prior week 24 000 and year ago 26 000 and Friday 47 000. Market remains slow with generally steady prices. Butchers show varied ranges by weight from 180 to 550 pounds with price bands quoted across several weight categories.
UPI reports steadiness in hog futures with price ranges across weight classes from 160-170 lbs at 13.25 13.90 to 360-400 lbs at 15.75 14.40. Sows and boars appear in several reported tiers with varied bid levels.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market Saturday were steady with butchers 200 220 lbs fetching 16.35 to 16.75 dollars and a few at 16.90 delivered at the plant. packers 300 lbs and down priced 14.60 to 14.85 with discounts for heavier weights. Lamb and sheep quotes, eggs and grain follow in mixed detail including discounts for larger hogs and weight-based reductions for packers. Local cattle, poultry and grain figures are listed along with a TV guest listing for Dick Clark.
Des Moines reports Iowa federal tax receipts for the first five months of the year totaled 397.4 million, up from 387.8 million in 1959. Withholding taxes rose to 166.6 million while individual income taxes fell to 142.7 million. Corporate and estate taxes also rose, unemployment payments edged up, and miscellaneous items remained small.
Oli ver Powers father of U 2 pilot Francis Powers canceled plans to visit Russia where his son is jailed on spy charges. He refused comment but indicated he would not speak publicly as he is under definite instructions not to travel or issue statements at this time. Power had said he would travel to Russia on Friday.
Pope John XXIII forms 11 commissions to prepare the Catholic Church for its first ecumenical council in nearly a century. He also establishes a body to inform Protestants and Orthodox about council work as he urges Christians separated from Rome to listen to the Divine Shepherd and seek church unity.
Graduates Mahala Barbara Burck daughter of Mrs Bruce Dix 314 Nassau SE earns a Bachelor of Arts at Vassar College on June 13. Mary L McCarthy daughter of Mrs Frank McCarthy 1451 Twenty fifth SE receives a Master of Arts in social studies at St Louis University. Mary Elizabeth Flick daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Flick 2210 Upland SE will obtain a Bachelor of Science from the College of St Catherine St Paul Minnesota on Sunday.
The program presents Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s early life memory segments, airing Saturday at 10. The episode recounts formative incidents from his youth as reconstructed for the series.
Wh rion visits Marion Dr John V N Granger of Menlo Park Calif visits his parents and sister in Marion while attending the Cornell College trustees meeting. Gladys Collier returns from Hopkins Minn with daughter Earl Christensens family. Ralph L Stimson and wife buy a lot at 2905 McGowan Blvd to build soon. Floyd Mumm treated for hip injury after a fall at a Marion service station. James Stanaway to work at a livestock ranch near Florence Mont this summer. Darrell Stimson and family attend niece Sheryl Clemans graduation. Clara Isham of Paynesville Minn visits sister-in-law Faye Isham north of Marion. Lulu Curtin moves to an apartment near Richard Crew home after visit with Roy Schwab. Harvey E Montgomery and wife stay with George Wright Jr in Knoxville for Red Rock dam dedication. Ad for new location 1394 7th Ave BD 3s Appliance. Marciene Gallup with rheumatic fever home from Cedar Rapids hospital. Strawberry pickers wanted.
Prayer service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m Lutheran Church of the Resurrection and services at Longfellow school. Divine worship at 9 30 a m with Holy Communion. Congregational fellowship potluck at 4 30 p m Sunday at the school. Methodist services led by Rev Baker and Rev Gough with morning worship at 9 and sermon When People Become Persons. Church school at 10. Baptismal service for children at 9 and 4 30. Presbyterian with Rev Hayter holds 9 30 services and 9 30 church school. trustees meeting Monday at 7 30 p m. St Pauls Lutheran Sunday school and Bible classes at 9 15 and worship at 8 and 10 30 with sermon Symbols of the Holy Spirit. Prairie Chapel Rev Frevert with Sunday school 9 a m and worship 9 45 a m. Seventh Day Church of God prayer Friday 8 p m, Sabbath school Saturday 10 30 a m. United Seventh Day Brethren W Allen Bond in charge at 2401 Third Ave Saturday 10 a m Bible study 11 a m gospel service Sunday 7 30 p m.
Six year old Clancey Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Allen of 1020 Fairview Drive, Marion, escaped serious harm after his bicycle collided with a car driven by Mrs Charles Wolfe of 325 Hilltop Road at Eleventh Street and Seventh Avenue. He was treated at St Luke's Hospital for a fractured left leg, multiple contusions and abrasions before being released. The Wolfe vehicle was traveling north on Eleventh Street and turning onto Seventh Avenue at the time of impact.
Williams College president James P. Baxter III, who has led the institution since 1937, announced his resignation effective June 30, 1961. He is 67 years old.
Ames Iowa State University alumnus Guy W Morrison a 1910 mechanical engineering graduate and longtime engineer sales and advertising professional with Ingersoll Rand was named the Marston medal recipient for outstanding engineering achievement. Morrison a Union Mills native now living in New Jersey earned his degree in 1910 and is honored in memory of Dean Anson Marston.
Independence authorities report 30 juveniles received warnings after curfew violations. The curfew aims to curb vandalism, with a 10 p.m. weekday deadline and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Yvonne DeCarlo headlines the drama Flame of the Islands airing on Movie 9 at 10:30 PM Saturday on TV 9. Separate town notice warns of a June 15 1960 hearing in Hiawatha Iowa about issuing 24000 sewer improvement bonds and related construction bonds to fund lateral sanitary sewers under a Cedar Rapids contract.
Notice states that on May 27 1960 an unnamed individual was appointed and qualified as Executor of the Emma Smetana Benesh estate of Linn City Iowa. Creditors must present claims to the Clerk of Linn County District Court authenticated, and indebted parties should pay promptly to the Executor The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids serves as executor through Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Locher Pirnie Attorneys.
INDEPENDENCE AP Two northeast Iowa men Graves and Miller were jailed after 23 week old pigs squealed on them. They stole pigs from Graves' father near Hazleton and sold them in Waterloo for 10 dollars each. Graves held on 1000 dollar bond. Miller on parole faces 3 year term for conspiracy to forge.
Mrs. John McGee, 73, of Tama died Friday evening in a nursing home. Services Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Patrick's church. Rosary Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Mason funeral home. Survivors include husband, three sons Raymond and Raphael of Cedar Rapids and Ralph at home, four grandchildren, and sister Sue Duffey of Cedar Rapids.
Sealed bids due by 8:00 PM June 15 1960 at the Town Clerk’s office Hawatha Iowa for bonds totaling 24000 dollars issued June 1 1960 in 1000 dollar denominations. Bids must specify interest rates and are subject to a Des Moines law firm opinion. Town reserves right to reject bids.
A Portland restaurant reported a thief took sixty dollars found hidden in a walk in freezer on Thursday. Police investigated the casual theft and reviewed security footage for leads.
The Lawrence Welk program originates from the Aragon ballroom with a Saturday airout. ITV lists the show for eight Saturday slots and notes a direct broadcast to viewers.
A district court jury in Iowa City awarded $9,500 to Mr and Mrs Walter Sharp of Burlington who sued Gateway Transportation Co and driver Verlin Davis for injuries from a Aug 22 collision near Cedar Rapids. They sought $70,000 in damages.
In Linn County Iowa the District Court in Cedar Rapids will hear proof for the probate of Blanche Anderson's last will and testament. Melv J McCalley, Reid O Rist Rosser Attorneys.
Local church notices list service times and pastors across Marion. First Baptist, Grace Baptist, St Joseph’s Catholic, Christian, UCYM, and Free Methodist announce worship, Sunday school, and midweek events with pastors’ names and specific times. Children’s Day highlighted at Christian church. UCYM hosts a play day at Thomas Park.
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