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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1955

Page

8

Hogs Highest Since August as Market Edges Up

Chicago hog prices rise to levels not seen since August with barrows and gilts up 1.50 to 2.00 dollars and sow prices up to 1.25. Spring lambs reach up to 26.25, cattle mostly steady to lower amid heavyweight steer declines. Des Moines and Des Moines area receipts show varied activity with prices steady to weak and plant limits noted.

Chicago INL Des Moines INS Weveres Sores ARKET Chaies

Cedar Rapids hog market holds steady on Saturday

Prices paid for hogs delivered at the Cedar Rapids plant shown steady. figures include various field grass seed deliveries with Chicago carload rates per hundred pounds and ranges for alfalfa and other grasses. North central and regional commodity prices listed alongside hogs.

Cedar Rapids

Augustana Lutherans Vote Talks on Merger

In St Paul the Augustana Lutherans voted to join the United Lutheran Church in America and invited Lutheran churches to discuss consolidation plans.

Augustana Lutherans ST. Paul Augustana Lutheran Church Iday United Lutheran Church In America

Notice of Appointment of Administratrix in Linn County Iowa

The notice states administrator administration in Linn County Iowa. It cites the estate of Nayr sso known as Sayde and names Joseph J. Bevera as attorney. Creditors are required to present their claims duly authenticated to the clerk of the district court in Linn County Iowa by the specified date.

Linn Nayr Towa Driniotratrix Doceph J. Bevera

Molotov Chides Reporter on His Faulty Russian

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov gave an impromptu Chicago interview after a lake shore stroll. Reporter Pat McGrady Jr. of the Chicago Sun-Times challenged his Russian while Molotov teased his vocabulary and noted the journalist’s linguistic limits.

Molotov Chicago Lake Shore Pat McGrady, Jr Chicago Sun-Times McGrady

Embittered pair questioned in vanished judge case

Police pursue two divorced men as possible sources in the disappearance of Judge C. C. Chillingworth and his wife. A blood trail was found near their Ocean Front cottage and divers searched the reef area without finding remains. Investigators, lacking a prime suspect, say one man vowed to get even, while the other taunted the judge.

West Palm Beach C. C. Chillingworth Chillingworth Ocean John S. Kirk W. Hiram Lawrence Kirk Shim

Boone man killed in Jefferson car truck crash

Michael Peter Conway, 20, of Boone died in a two vehicle collision on a highway hill west of Jefferson. Darwin Ewart Kurt Schmellik, the truck driver from Cole, was uninjured. Conway’s father William, 46, also of Boone, was treated and released from a Jefferson hospital.

Jefferson (Ap Michael Peter Conway Boone Here Conway Darwin Ewart Kurt Schmellik Cole William Jefferson Hospital

Notice of Administration of Iowa Estate

Notice is given that the under dynec has enn on this 17th day of June 1985 qualified as Ady Aierchette Prank C Jiruske, late of Linn County deceased. All persons with claims against the estate are requested to make payment to Hilda in ministratrix da ug a ruffin, in. Attorney.

Iowa Linnie Hilda

Mrs Carpenter and daughter visit Marion for weekend

Mrs W B Carpenter house mother at Huntington College Indiana returns to Marion with daughter Mildred Carpenter who recently toured the South. They stay as guests of Mrs W H Crew Cedar Rapids. Mildred heads East next week and Mrs Carpenter plans a future visit in Harlan with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Louis Jr. Hallwood Cafe advertises Father's Day special dinners at one dollar with children's portions.

W. B. Carpenter Huntington College Huntington Ind Marion Mildred Carpenter South W. H. Crew Cedar Rapids

Religion and community notices wrap Marion events

The Marion area church and civic page lists services at several congregations including Presbyterian The Rev R Franklin Galloway interim pastor and Rev Marion H Williams guest speaker plus Sunday school times. There are parties farewells and visits with local families noted along with club and D A R meetings and real estate actions.

I Gable Gable Fort Dodge Presbyterian R. Franklin Galloway Marion H. Williams Cedar Rapids Alfred Johnson St. Paul's Lutheran Missouri Synod E. L. Brandt Sere Aid Society Prairie Chapel Harry D. Green Seventh Day Church of God Rose McMullen California Harold le Clerc Elvie J. Peterson le Clerc Twelfth Street

New Cedar Rapids Ordinance Aims at Beer Sales to Minors

Cedar Rapids city council introduced a revised ordinance aimed at preventing minor access to beer. The measure, in second reading, tightens sales and presence rules for minors at class B or C beer permit venues and imposes up to $100 fine or 30 days in jail for violators. Juvenile officers and civic groups have voiced support for the revision.

Cedar Rapids E. A. Prochaska Charles Benes

Marion and St Joseph Catholic Church Services Listed

Local church notices list schedules for Marion area Baptist and Catholic congregations with pastors and service times. St Joseph Catholic mass times and Christian and Methodist services are included alongside Vacation Bible School events and midweek prayer meetings.

Charles’ Moore Anamosa Baptist Church St. Joseph's Catholic T. J. McElliott William H. Blessington Roy P. Fields J. P. Knepper James P

Striking British Seamen Face Court Summons

London AP reports 49 striking British seamen were summoned by Southampton magistrates on a charge of willfully disobeying lawful commands and hindering the Queen Mary from sailing to New York. Captain Donald Sorrell described the disobedience. a conviction carries up to one month in jail and two days pay forfeiture. Cunard aims to pressure an end to the strike crippling half the transatlantic fleet as a military draft threat prompts registrations.

London New York Southampton Cunard Lines Donald Sorrell Cunard Jwork

Eisenhower urges reserve bill in civil defense appeal

President Eisenhower on a Friday plea urged passage of the administration compulsory military reserve bill from his emergency headquarters. He warned that in an atomic attack every city would be in the front lines and would need trained reserves to cope with the crisis.

Washington Eisenhower Congress

Brother and sister wed in England freed from charges

Hereford England UP reports Joffrey and Marjorie Hughes, a brother and sister who married in 1952, were freed from family mistreatment charges Friday after admitting they knew they were related. They had been separated as children in 1935 when their mother died and their father remarried. Marjorie later married a British soldier after the marriage ended.

Hereford England Joffrey Marjorie Hughes Marjorie

President relies on inherent powers in test plan

Washington AP The government concludes Operation Alert 1955 would mobilize the country using the President's inherent powers, not standby congressional authority. Eisenhower, at Gettysburg, authorized full powers after assessing the simulated H bomb attack with 61 cities flattened and 14 million casualties, as officials described the post crash recovery.

Washington Congress Arthur S.flemming Eisenhower Gettysburg Flemming

Iowa Farmer Injured in Hay Baler Accident

Eldora farmer John Murdock aged 50 was treated at University Hospitals in fair condition after a hay baler injury. He suffered multiple facial lacerations and fractures when struck by the baler arm. Surgeons operated nine hours. The incident occurred on a Grundy Center area farm between Grundy Center and Eldora.

Iowa City John Murdock Eldora University Hospitals Murdock Grundy Center

Five East Iowans Earn Degrees From Harvard

Cedar Rapids student Laurence Turner and four Iowa City residents earned Harvard University degrees in Cambridge Massachusetts commencement. Recipients include Turner with a BA cum laude, Edward N Anderson Jr MBA, Francis L Broderick PhD, Dennis E Brown BA magna cum laude, and Chan L Coulter MA.

Cedar Rapids Iowa

Eleanor Roosevelt to speak at Coe College in Cedar Rapids

Eleanor Roosevelt will address Coe College on October 21 as part of a U.N. observance week in Cedar Rapids. The event is sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Association for the United Nations and the Conference on World Questions, with the mayor's newly formed U.N. committee promoting observances and information about the United Nations.

Eleanor Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Citizens’ Committee For the United Nations Milo Sedlacek U.N Roosevelt United Nations Coe Cedar Rapids Association For the United Nations Conference On World Questions Burlington American Association For the United Nations Eisenhower Secretary of State Dulles Robert White Chamber of Commerce Foreign Trade Bureau M. R. Warren C. E. Herriott Citizens’ Committee Robert Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Milton Kapp Junior Chamber of Commerce Richard Spencer Coe College Lumir Striesky South Side Civic Club George Naxera Federation of Czech Carl Ettinger Jane Slavata Cedar Rapids Association For the Kate Terry Loomis League of Women Voters

Adenauer Plans Moscow Trip Delayed to Fall

West German Chancellor Adenauer told the United States Britain and France that his Moscow visit will not occur before early fall. A spokesman cited the need to study topics for discussion as the reason for the delay after accepting the Soviet invitation in principle.

New York Adenauer U. S Britain France Moscow

Vatican Proclaims Day of Prayer for Argentine Church

The Vatican declared a Sunday day of prayer for Argentina's Roman Catholic Church. It emphasized concern by appointing Msgr. Manuel Tato, auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires, a leading role in ceremonies following his expulsion by the Peron government and the excommunication of all involved.

Vatican City Vatican Argentina Msgr Manuel Tato Buenos Aires Peron

Misguided Prank Ends in Drowning in Trinity River

Liberty Texas report says 16 year old Charles Jenkins drowned after a misguided prank. Deputies say two companions forced Jenkins into deep water and released him after taunting learn to swim or else.

Liberty, Texas Charles Jenkins Trinity River Benny Williams Jenkins

Television Listings for City and Nearby Broadcasts

Local guide shows four cities with a slate of five films including It Happened on Fifth Avenue at 10 15. Wrestling at 10 30 follows four news weather and sports segments with additional movie slots in the afternoon.

Fifth Avenue

Way Cleared To End U. S. Ship Walkout

By a voice vote 5140 National Maritime Union members approved a contract ending a coastwide walkout. The terms add an unemployment benefit system and allow members to resume work aboard ships but not depart port until two smaller unions secure new contracts.

NEW York National Maritime Union NMU John Kadash

Molotov Receives Cowboy Hat at Cheyenne Stop

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov, wearing a cowboy hat, accepted a $20 Denver Post gift during a 24 minute stopover in Cheyenne on his train to San Francisco for the UN anniversary meeting. About 30 onlookers watched as he thanked reporter Robert Byers and urged readers to work for world peace.

Cheyenne Wyo Molotov West San Francisco United Nations Denver Post Post Robert Byers Omaha Byers

NAM Board Attacks Guaranteed Annual Wage Plan

The National Association of Manufacturers board denounced the guaranteed annual wage saying it would seriously damage the U S economy. It criticized plans that supplement state unemployment with private employers highlighting Ford and GM contracts as examples. The NAM warned the wage could hurt financial strength of smaller new firms that are key job creators.

Chicago National Association of Manufacturers Ford General Motors NAM

Public Hearing on Zoning and Lot Uses Cedar Rapids

City Plan Commission to hold 7 30 p m July 1955 in City Hall to hear petitions on zoning changes and land use for multiple parcels in Cedar Rapids Iowa including remapping and parking lot access adjacent to a supermarket and various commercial and light industrial requests by United Fire and Casualty James W Bell John Huff W Vessier Lewis Olson The Sargent Company and others with details of street bounds and sections provided

City Plan Commission Cedar Rapids United Fire and Casualty Company Dow Iowa Weaver Witwer C. Bever Linn County Tron Pia Avenu N. E Sixteenth Street First Avenue James W. Bell N. E Greenedale John J. Huff Second Street Fifth Avenue Sixth Avenue First Second Streets Lewis J. Giem Second Avenue Lewis T. Olson Ninth Avenue Sixth Street Buchanan's and Reed’s George and Emma Holmes 20Th Street Drive The Sargent Company 17Th Street J Avenue

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