Hog Market Finally Rises in Week as Receipts Rise
Chicago and Omaha market notes show hogs up Friday after a week of losses, with salable receipts around 4 000 hogs and mixed gains for butchers and sows. Cattle and sheep trade steady to weak with varying weights and regional receipts reported in Des Moines, Sioux City, and Omaha.
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Chicago
USDA
Omaha
INS
Iowa
Des Moines
Choice
Sioux City
FBI
Ind Rayon
Lls Cent RR
Alleghany
Alli
Fiend Steel
Allied Resay Intl
Nickel & Allis Chalmers Sie
Crestal
Johns Manville
Laughlin
Kres Ve
Steel Fdys
Libby McNeill
Libbey
Armco
Cedar Rapidshog Armour and Cows Inc
T&sf
Marshall
McKesson & R
Arket
Baldwin ‘Lima
Cedar Rapids
Balto
Ohio
Miya
Pet
Aes
Bendix Av
Moline
Beth. Steel
Soca
Blaw Knox
Atlurray Corpiscuit
Boeing Airp
Borg Warner Bridgeport B
Natl Ry P
Briges Mfg
Dstiis
Bucyrus-Erie
Natypsum
Nat Ee
Burroughs Corp
Y ¥ Central
Anadary
Nor Pac R North Amn Co
Canad Pac
Nor Amn
Case J I Pac Sy
Packard Mtrs_ packers
Celo
Panhandle
Erro de Pasc
Aramount P
Enna Good Packers
Es & Ohio
Eal Colanney J
Wesie P Fips
Corrales Corp Cities
Pittsbeh
KO Pictures
Weig Veortings
Omw
Edison
Reynockwell
Soan
Henle
Oebuck
A. Co
Dowhaerry Corpoice
du Pont Au
Ays Co
Fairchild Engrestone x Corp
Stier Motors
Lidden Co Ar
Oebel Brewnt
Stods Goodrich
Goodyear Tire
Graham Aige i Stee
Ali Walworth
Bros
Ouston
Omestake
Wilson & Co Owe
Woolworth Fw
Upp Corp
Midwest
Cessna Air
Gaperios Nee Ic
Stock Gains Not Decisive on Mixed Friday Trading
In New York equities held near quarter century highs on selective strength while broad lists lagged. Volume around 1,650,000 shares with no clear breakout beyond recent resistance.
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New York
Sns
Market Prices From C. R. Markets Guam
Guam market notes show new oats seven corn No 2 yellow at 1.50 dollars per bushel soybeans new crop at 3.65 dollars per unit.
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Guam
Summer Enrollment At SUI Reaches 3250
Iowa City officials report preliminary summer enrollment at the University of Iowa of 3,250. They note the 1953 final figure was 3,455 and expect this year to approach that total as completion nears. Of the 3,250, 2,134 are men and 1,116 are women.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
French Airliner Detained by Indian Customs
A French Air France charter airliner and its 84 passengers were detained at Dum Dum airport in Calcutta by Indian customs. The plane, en route to Saigon, carried military equipment and military passports on board. Prime Minister Nehru announced curbs on military air traffic to Indo China that may affect the flight path.
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London
Air France
Dum Dum
Calcutta
Exchange Telegraph
Nehru
Indo-China
India
Saigon
Grain futures rise after early weakness in Chicago markets
Chicago AP reports grains turned higher on Friday with July corn near 1.56 to 1.57 while soybeans show mixed moves. Cash wheat and barley prices vary by grade and quality across No. 1 to sample grades, with oats holding around 81 to 86 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago market notes steady live poultry with nine trucks. Dairy prices show Butter unsettled with large mixed lots and various score classifications. Cheese ranges listed by type with several cent variations. Potatoes firm to slightly stronger on light supply. Eggs steady to firm with mixed color categories and weight classes.
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Chicago
U. S
California
York
USDA
Soviet Tour of Southeast Defended by U S State Dept
Washington AP reports four Russian diplomats conduct a southeastern U S tour amid security worries. State officials say travel here is similar to Soviet practice and that tighter limits could curb American access to Moscow. Embassies indicate officials travel widely, aided by slight relaxations after Stalin’s death.
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S.E
State Dept
Washington
U. S
State Department
Defense and Justice
Soviet Union
Moscow
Stalin
Russia
Lead Eighth Millennium Metal Used by Ancient Egyptians
The record notes lead as one of the earliest metals, with evidence of its use by Egyptians about five thousand years ago. It highlights the metal's antiquity and longstanding role in human industry.
Debates in Rock Island Title Suit Heard in Cedar Rapids
In federal court Cedar Rapids heard the first in court debate over the Rock Island railroad title to near downtown property with tracks and shops. The hearing focused on a motion to dismiss and to demand a more specific statement in the quiet title action involving George Greene transfers and multiple defendants.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Federal District Court
I Henry N. Graven
George Greene
Witness Tells of Partnership in Dice Operation
In Des Moines AP report, government witnesses describe a five man partnership running a dice game operation from 1944 to 1947 that earned up to 90,000 in a year. Witness Christopher Warden testified Kampmeyer and four partners shared profits, with Kampmeyer allegedly claiming 200 percent. The defense plans to argue no willful concealment and contested deductions. Prosecutor Roy Stephenson said Kampmeyer kept insufficient records.
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DES Moines
John P. Kampmeyer
Sioux City
Christopher B. Warden
Kampmeyer
Warden
Ike Sherman
Anthony Pasha
P. F. Mitchell
Roy Stephenson
Epenane
Storms Kill 28 Tragedy Tied to Mining Pits
Belgrade dispatch says 28 people died as storms lashed Bosnia. Tanjug reports a miner’s family and a racing stable owner connected to a gambling syndicate, with government officials evaluating net worth amid the disaster.
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Belgrade
Tanjug
Kampmeyer
Bosnia
License of One Speeder Suspended by Patterson
Municipal Court Judge James Patterson suspended one license Friday and revoked a student permit. He ordered a 15 day suspension for Fred Rhomberg of 1228 Eleventh Street NW for speeding and then suspended Charles Willits of 1222 Fifteenth Street SE for allegedly violating his permit by driving without a licensed adult present.
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James Patterson
Fred Rhomberg
Eleventh Street
Charles Willits
Fifteenth Street
Avi
Seven East Iowa Men Enlist in Air Force and Army
The Cedar Rapids recruiting office reports seven men joining the air force and two to the army. Airmen, sent to Lackland AFB for basic training, include John C. Appleby and Junior L. Appleby of Monticello, Bertrand Hinrichs of Guernsey, Laverne Henderson of Cedar Rapids, Donald O'Brien of Kinross, Edward Wiggins of South English, and Karl Humble of Center Point. Army enlistees to Fort Bliss Texas are LaVerne Felker of Cedar Rapids and Charles Sample Jr. of Iowa City. Felker will train airborne infantry and Sample radar repair at Fort Monmouth New Jersey.
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Lair Force
Army
Air Force
Cedar Rapids
Lackland Air Force Base
John C. Appleby
Junior L. Appleby
Monticello
Bertrand E. Hinrichs
Guernsey
Laverne L. Henderson
First Avenue
Donald E. O’brien
Kinross
Edward L. Wiggins
South English
Karl T. Humble
Center Point Road
Fort Bliss
Texas
LaVerne F. Felker
Twelfth Avenue SE
Charles G. Sample, Jr
Iowa City
Felker
Sample
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Highway Painting To Begin Monday In Iowa
The Iowa State Highway Commission announces a 1954 program to mark 6 172 miles of highways with no passing lines and centerline striping. Work using six machines across districts will start Monday on Highways 6 30 and 69 with a hoped completion by July 12. Motorists are urged to avoid fresh paint and not disturb flags or blocks.
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Ames
Iowa State Highway Commission
Iowa
Highway Commission
McKesson and Robbins Reports Sales Increase
McKesson and Robbins Inc reported a nine months ending March 31 sales rise of 10.66 million to 361.34 million. Consolidated net income was 5.21 million equal to 2.82 per share, versus 2.80 in the prior year. wholesale drug sales rose and wine liquor sales increased with steady profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
cKesson Laboratories
Gtto F. Hanzlik
Ounty
Lenna Hagenstein
Jordan & Jordan
R. L._ McConlogue
Ione Funk
St. Luke’s Hospital
Eeonrieght and Power Co
Light and Power
King’s Crown Plaster Co
Atlas Products Co
Pervs Aarere Co
Vernon Awkeye
Marionenti el
Ht. Co
Ambulance Service Co
McKesson and Robbins
Aid
Aid Mamoon Drug and Variety Store
Sala
Donald Mather
Care & Keep
Hospital
R'S Heads
Blacky's Grocery
Buehler’s Market
Della Benson
R P O Heitzman
Wolf den Market
Edison Pharmacy
St. Luke's Hospital
C. W. Zeisman
E. A. Martinson
NW Bell
Rink
John Parke
Castle's Soft Water Service
Standard Oil Co
St. Luke's Hospita Aid
Stanley Eed Sad Oe Stein
DANE
Menecke
Pat and
Robbins
Luke’ Ospita al
Ain Invest
Oratory
Crim Invest
Codycar Service Res
Hayndien T Motor Co
Auto Parts Rts Co
Lattery
Ie Invest
B. L
Rigeneto Products, Inc
M. Cee
Auto Parts Co
M Davies
Handler Motor Co
Mall Fee
Eins Co, Inc
Power Co
the Racena O
3Slinger Paint Co
Paul Meyers
Bell Tele Co
eAids Chevrolet Co
Wilensky Auto Farts Co
Welch ‘Ook Bears Co
Elkin
Ruto
Apply
Good Godyear
Anderson
Charlates Sponer
Calhoun Co
Marion Board Buys Five Acre School Site at 2500 Per Acre
The Marion board of education signed a contract with Chester Bullis for about five acres on East Third avenue at 2500 per acre. The land frontage is 462 feet and depth 475 feet. This purchase starts the school site acquisitions. The board also plans repairs to the Lincoln building with Superior Waterproofing Company of Des Moines, adding 1980 to the bid for brick waterproofing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Third Avenue
Superior Waterproofing Company of
Des Moines
Lincoln Building
Pastor Wuerffel accepts call to St Ansgar church
The Rev Carl T Wuerffel after ten years at the Marion church will move with his family to St Ansgar next week. Other items note Sell House as Mr and Mrs Allen Stamy move to Cedar Rapids. property at 1605 Ninth sold to Mr and Mrs W N Shellenbarger through Brockman and McGowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl T. Wuerffel
Wuerffel
Marion Church
St. Ansgar
Farmers State Bank Installs New President In Marion
W N Shellenbarger, formerly of Hartwick, becomes president of Farmers State Bank of Marion after purchasing controlling interest from retiring president J B Thompson. He began at Central College Marshalltown and worked at Farmers Savings Walford and Lone Tree Savings before 17 years as cashier and EVP at Hartwick State Bank. Thompson’s plans are not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Shellenbarger
Hartwick
Farmers State Bank of
Marion
J. B. Thompson
Mr. Shellenbarger
Central College
Marshalltown
Farmers Savings Bank
Walford
Lone Tree Savings Bank
Hartwick State Bank
Marion Bank
Thompson
Farewell Party Planned by St Pauls Lutheran Church
The congregation of St Pauls Lutheran Church plans a farewell party tonight. The event features members and attendees from the church community in a gathering to bid farewell to a deserving member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Legion Pool Party Highlights Leisure Club Meeting
The Monthly Leisure club met at the Legion pool on Thursday. Leroy Scott of Marion returned from Cedar Rapids hospital after illness with pneumonia. The Marion Theater advertised a showing of From Here to Eternity, an eight time Oscar winner. Mrs. George Lawrence and her children Billie Jeanne Janet and Judy visited relatives in Humboldt. Mrs. Fay Bailey attended the Methodist WSCS meeting at Monmouth and helped with officers training.
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Janet J Kay Henderson
Clifford Hendersons
Cedar Rapids
J. C.henderson
The
Prairie Chapel
W.S.C.S
Harold Sejkora
Carolyn Kahler
Marie Vitek
Czechoslovakia
Louise Dixon
Carol Jean Schrimper
Roxy Scott
Donald Thompson
Legion Pool
Leroy Scott
Marion
Scott
Marion Theater
Adv
George Lawrence
Billie
Jeanne
Janet
Judy
Humboldt
Fay Bailey
WSCS
Monmouth
Hick Analyzes Guatemala Invasion For Caracas Meeting
Senator Hickenlooper declared there is proof of international Communist invasion in Guatemala and urged a meeting of American states as outlined in the Caracas declaration. He spoke to the Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in Mason City and urged consultation under regional treaties.
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Mason City
INS
Sen. Hickenlooper
R-Ia
Guatemala
Caracas
Hickenlooper
Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars Iencampment
Bon Spring
Supreme Court Denies East Iowan Rehearing
Des Moines Iowa supreme court denied a petition for rehearing by Leo W McCall Fayette county farmer convicted of incest with his 15 year old daughter Letha He lives near Hawk eye and was sentenced to 25 years in Fort Madison state prison Oct 30 1952 He appealed claiming lack of corroboration The court upheld the conviction and ruled corroboration not required for incest convictions
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Leo W. McCall
Fayette County
Letha
McCall
Hawkeye
Fort Madison
Supreme Court
Linn County Board of Supervisors Approves Oakdale Offer
The Linn County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution accepting an offer of 88 dollars for property described as part of Lots 26 and 27, Block Replate Richmond's Sth Add to Cedarmeen. The vote was aye with all present. The session also authorized county expenditures and noted adjournment to June 1, 1954.
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State Nak
Ayn
Board of Supervisors
Hood
Sutera
Otion
Wiley
Utera
Buters
Cuperyert
Linn
Etn
Leonardjens
Oakdale
Qos
Peitmese
He County
Tf Paihe
Lin County
Richmond
Cedarmeen
Linn County
Ows
Nsutere
Offen
Wed
Aig
Toiser-Smith Agency
Cedar Rapids
H. Stubbs & Co., Inc
Geeorviont Ervitor
Per- Berea
Lins County
Cratricke
Mary
Grand Ave
Madison County
Frank Ji
Betes
Seta Hata Gaeta P
Zobac
Beranek
Goldie
Meat Boyar Ifelo
Faye
Eye
Wencl Rehder
Cary” ” Ralisee
Claude Fer
Horde Ri
Ruth Aeiande
Fe Ballorang
Mt. Inon
Emil Biderman
H.arene Petuk
Bt . Diliey
Mary — Raymond Strang
Ermund Butz
Beare Son
Hits Jac
Harvey Chismore
L. E. Kehr
W. H. Trefz
Chaser Linn Gree Strother
Alvah J. Needles
Logeden
Neal Mutehing
Ch Helleraine
Ve Filloon
Smith Richard
le Pr Parte
Iguis Lalvasseur
Lester Ee Nompeon
Ralph Ott
Marion Nary - Falcon
Alfred Base
Mildred
M McGowan
Grace Benson
Rearion
Byrdenallins
Howell
Lois M. Whit
Rfp Epbert
Mable Alice ” Kirwin
Warthe Heins
Mildred Rapids
Hattie Allison
Lois M. Ease
Johnne Wurster
Marion Davois Cronbeush
Lois Hurd
John M Igre i Hunter, Sr
Helen L. Halley
Donn Rasth
Olite Conway
Wilhelmina Manvi Ie
Marguerite Enough
Mae Rapids
Iva B. Water
M. Hasenstein
Kathryn M. Rahe
Ee Culbreth
Mary Gallagher
Aneta Hayes
Ruth + Wereson
Ward Kopp
Agnes Mal- R
Poor Hapide Sib
Marion B. Wilogs
Queen
Ananor weGuire
Oth -Welee Wolski
Pits
Posi Ring
Meee
Julia Dole
Rapids
Margaret Doherty
Linvile
Leah McCoronelle
Aefe Gates
Irene Henloverkagie
Smith
May
Wepigesta Fe Peete
Anne One
Josephine Sea Pie Mata
Wseands
Ammons
An Ders
Gare Aineworth
Royal
A. Streeter
Mary Erlacher
Yrnes
Tillie Igrlecher
Mms DeVore
Marie Th . Taytor
Esther McKinney
Lewis J. Novak
Is Polton
Ates
Edward Carson
Anne
Starkiss
Amen
Auser
Fern Cover
Aldine
Alte Lund
Haiti
T Pithe
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Fred W. Elder
Merchants National Bank
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Spell Common
Waterloo Hogs
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Saios
Dows
Son
SUI
Whipple Insurance Agency
Lowe Theater
DIAL
Maest
U.S
Penice & Ford
F.O.B. Paotesy
Senate
Robert G. Stephenson
Patterson
East Iowa
Gazette
Gazette Business
Pat Crowley
D. W. Crowleys
Thomas Park
Mercy Hospital
Mae O’kelly
Chauncey O’kelly
Wisconsin
Reimers
John Reimers
Peoria
Fred Reimers
Legion Field
Marion High School
Mt.Vernon
Zona Kay Mc Shane
Hardwood Mc Shanes
St.Luke’s Hospital
Dora Dennis
Eighth Street
University Hospital
Gordon Hatchery
Sorg
Louise Schweitzer
R. E. “Scheppele
Farmers State Bank
Hick
S. America
Henry J. Hood
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