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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1963
Page
7
Chicago prices show hogs and cattle firm with sows up to 75 cents. slaughter steers gain 25 to 50 as weekly receipts cited. Des Moines and UPI reports note steady tones on hogs and mixed futures for US 1-3 and 2-3 categories with varied weights and lambs.
On June 28 1963 Kenneth D Weakland was appointed executor of the estate of Jean Weakland nee Anna Jean Weakland of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors and claimants must file claims authenticated in the Linn County District Court. Warren Ackley Attorney represents the executor.
The San Francisco AP report covers a unity plea closing the Young Republican National Federation convention after a day of bitter discord over officer elections. Donald Lukens won the chair position for two years, narrowly defeating Charles McDevitt, while Senator Scott urged delegates to avoid internal strife.
In Toronto Peter Armstrong six years old was electrocuted Friday while removing bread from a toaster with a fork. He sat on a metal sink wearing wet bathing trunks.
The Cedar Rapids district of Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co. attained a record of 1 250 000 consecutive man hours without a lost time accident. District manager James Colbert said it marks a company wide district record and noted the last lost-time accident in this district occurred July 31 1959. He credited 140 employees for their cooperation in the safety program.
Cedar Rapids hog market reports prices steady with 1s and 2s mostly 16.50 to 17.25 per cwt, sows around 13.75 to 14.75, butchers 16 to 25 cents per 10 pounds, and lamb and egg market figures along with ordinances and a divorce suit filing noted in the same issue.
Notice of Appointment of Executrix names fied as Executrix of the estate of Chester C Hauser late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment Those having claims against the estate will file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court
Sara Ann Probert daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Probert of 2200 B Avenue NE earned a BA degree from Monmouth College Monmouth Illinois.
Mrs. Flake Keys of Oklahoma City, 80, mother of quadruplets and 1954 Oklahoma mother of the year, died Friday in Oklahoma City.
The administrator’s appointment and qualification are recorded for the estate of Wm C Wagner, late of Linn County Iowa, with payments to be filed in the Linn County District Court. John L Wagner is named as Administrator, with Wm Slade as attorney.
A bus carrying 31 people braked to avoid a car on a rain slick highway, skidded, jumped a center island, and struck two autos. Seven killed, 25 injured, four critically. Bus driver Wilbur Parker, 30, said he braked as a car cut in, causing the skid and crash.
Washington AP report recalls a 50 mile hiking fad where over 50 carrier pairs relayed a letter to Day in Washington. The stunt waned by May, and postal authorities traced the letter from Huntington to Morgantown to Gassaway where it ended up in regular mail.
An Alabama man allegedly struck a Cedar Rapids man outside the police station about 12:15 a.m. Officers arrested Brian H. Paine of Birmingham after a passerby reported the feud. Sickles charged that Paine cut his nose and blackened his eye. Paine pled guilty to assault and battery and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
A compact listing notes films and deadlines including Sailor of King and Words and Music with showtimes on Saturday the seventh and fourth in the sequence. Also mentions a report to Iowa and a 7 PM deadline with news and sports coverage.
Mr and Mrs Walter A Shupp relocate from Cedar Rapids to 1124 Twenty ninth Street where he serves as county superintendent of schools A surprise housewarming hosted by his office staff Friday evening marked the move Jenna Beadle of Dallas Texas arrives to visit Mrs Louis Mekota at 160 Eleventh Street and join a Manchester family reunion Cub Scout Pack 60 picnic at Thomas Park awards given to Randy Law Jeff Eidel Steve Rassler David Moenk Jim Casteel Jay Elwood and Steve Krogh John J Knapp and Seattle visitors honored at a Thomas Park picnic dinner Sunday noon
Dr H O Young returned home after a three week visit with daughters Mrs William Von Meyer in St Paul and Mrs Francis Shadle in Estherville. Mrs John Stonbower returned to Dubuque after visiting Mrs Charlotte Benedict and Phyllis. Mrs Cora Elliott of Clinton visited the Benedict home for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Pete Martin of Manley, formerly of Marion. Paul Welton, Marion building contractor, bought a lot at 2220 Twenty fourth avenue. Sale by Thomas E McGowan Real Estate.
About 30 anti-nuclear demonstrators began a hunger strike outside Prime Minister Macmillan's home in Chelwood Gate England. They vow to fast until President Kennedy leaves the country and talks end. The protest continues as Kennedy prepares to travel to Italy.
Marion churches list multiple congregations with pastors and service times. For Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic Christian Lutheran Missouri Synod Free Methodist note sermons and mass times, Sunday school and youth groups, plus evening and midweek meetings.
Prairie Chapel Methodist and other churches list pastors and service times. Sermon titles include Victories At the Best Are Not Permanent and From Experience Comes Faith. Bible study and worship schedules cover 9 to 11 a.m. across Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed, Church of God, and United Seventh Day branches.
The Federal Reserve Bank reported May sales across five Iowa cities with Waterloo up 1 percent and Des Moines unchanged. Sioux City fell 8 percent from April while Cedar Rapids dropped 2 percent. Year over year, Des Moines and Waterloo held steady, Dubuque rose 1 percent, Cedar Rapids fell 1 percent, and Sioux City declined 12 percent.
The city assessor warns that the final deadline to apply for homestead or soldiers’ tax exemptions is Monday. Residents should submit applications to qualify for reduced property taxes.
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