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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
20
New York stocks closed lower for tobaccos and sugars in thin trade. Volume around 4.8 million shares versus 5.85 million prior. Most key stocks moved only fractions to about a point. tobaccos fell after a Florida court ruling holding tobacco firms liable for death damages while sugar futures cooled after a recent rally.
Hog futures show the sharpest drop in over a month with hogs down as much as 50 cents per hundredweight. Trade notes limited demand with most hog categories steady to lower and steers trading around 22.50 for choice slaughter stock amid sparse offerings. Des Moines market reports record steady to 25 lower, with U S 1 3 and 2 3 hog classes listed and sow weights down modestly on heavier animals. Omaha and Waterloo cattle and hogs show varied results with steady to strong gains for select steers and heifers and softer sow prices in midweek trading.
Washington AP report shows May unemployment for teens up 0.2 percentage points to 18 percent while total jobless remains at 4.1 million. Employment increases by about one million to 69.1 million, with overall unemployment 350,000 higher than May 1962.
Richard D. Benson aged 19 of 1347 Twenty-second Avenue SW received 30 days in jail and a $100 fine in Municipal Court after a trial on two traffic counts. Judge Loren Hullinger Jr. ordered 30 days for driving with a suspended license and $100 for reckless driving. Police charged Benson on May 6 in the 1200 block of Twenty-second Avenue SW.
Chicago grain markets rallied with corn contracts hitting season highs amid broad gains across wheat oats rye and soybeans. Brokers cited short covering and stop loss actions as buyers chased prices while cash bids showed limited wheat and soybean sales.
Probate hearing set for June 12 1963 at 9 00 oclock in Cedar Rapids Iowa to prove and admit the purported last will of Fred Prout late of Linn County Iowa and to appoint an executor. Also notice of executor Adam Kreuter in Linn County Iowa urging payment of debts and filing of claims with Linn County District Court through Claassen Kreuter Ford and Ibeling Attorneys.
Pearl Jeanette Reece is named and qualified as executrix of Elizabeth J Reece deceased in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk by specified deadline. Chas L Benesh serves as attorney.
UPI reports Sioux City cattle receipts 3 000 with calves 50. Demand steady to active. some loads of over 1300 lb steers unsold. Choice steers 22.00 to 22.50. high choice loads around 22.75. Choice heifers 21.75 to 22.25. several loads mostly average to good at 22.50.
Cedar Rapids hog market Thursday showed steady to a quarter lower prices. Wednesday’s prices for butchers 200 to 230 lbs ranged 15.50 to 16.65 with a few at 15.75, while 1s and 2s mostly sold 16.00 to 16.65 delivered at the plant. Pack ing sows under 300 lbs moved 14.25 to 15.10.
A reader criticizes paying 8 percent to fund sellers and defends mutual funds as diversified common stock with inherent risk. The adviser notes that timing and fees matter, suggests dollar cost averaging, and explains fund management fees while cautioning against overoptimism.
Chicago wholesale notes butter steady with varied grade A prices and mixed dairy quotes. Eggs show steady demand with whites and mediums at mixed cent values, while potatoes report moderate to dull activity and regional price ranges. New York USDA butter ample with steady prices. eggs balance with slight demand uptick and standard to extra prices listed.
A McTaggart Furniture store truck rolled into a ditch west of Elkader about 4 p.m. Wednesday after hitting gravel. Driver Paul Gilson, 21, escaped injury while passenger Douglas Everett, 20, of Volga, suffered a cut lip and bruises and was hospitalized. Everett struck the windshield. both men were store employees. In Cedar Rapids probate, Dora A. Hurka will is set for June 11, 1963, for proof and admission to probate.
State of Iowa Linn county district court notice states that on June 11 1963 at 9 00 a m a will allegedly of Walter Grady deceased will be heard at the court house Cedar Rapids for proof and admission to probate dated Cedar Rapids June 5 clerk Anthony R Scolaro attorney
TV 9's Bob Brooks screens the latest baseball action in a nightly sports segment at 10 25 each weekday. The feature covers top games and key plays as the season progresses.
The notice states that on June 7 1963 at 9 00 o clock A M the last will of Edward E Earl late of Linn County will be offered for proof and admission to probate in the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa The hearing will take place at the Court House Randall and Randall Attorneys listed as counsel
Special Execution No 78199 directs sale of real estate owned by Wayne K Wright and Louise M Wright in Linn County Iowa to satisfy a judgment in favor of Bohemian Savings & Loan Association of Cedar Rapids. Sale set for Sunday July 21 1963 at 9 15 AM in front of the Cedar Rapids Court House. James H Smith sheriff of Linn County Iowa coordinates. Kubicek Novak Kubicek Attorneys.
In District Court of Iowa Linn County a petition by Kay Greens seeks an absolute divorce from Irnal Roy Riekens on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff requests equitable relief and costs. a hearing is set if the defendant appears by July 15, 1963 at Cedar Rapids courthouse. otherwise default and decree may be entered. Attorneys Franken Keyes Crawford Bradley are handling the case.
In Linn County District Court Evaline J. Brown seeks an absolute divorce from Myron W. Brown citing cruel treatment and requesting alimony property and attorney fees. The defendant must appear by July 22, 1963. failure will yield a default and decree. The document also records Board of Supervisors actions May 7 1963 including budget appropriations, contracts, road and county vehicle measures and open house observances.
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