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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1963

Page

2

Mixed Wall Street session trims early market gains

Stocks retreated late on Friday after a wavering session. Trading volume neared 3.9 million shares as RCA gained on a dividend increase while U S Steel AT T and Eastman Kodak slipped. General Motors Ford and Chrysler rose, IBM and Texas Gulf Producing fell, signaling a broad but uneven market after a prior extended advance.

New York RCA U.S. Steel At&t Eastman Kodak General Motors Ford Chrysler Texas Gulf IBM

Chicago Produce Prices Steady as Eggs Demand Dull for New York

In Chicago, butter wholesale prices unchanged and various egg grade quotes listed. Potatoes show arrivals and on track figures with russets dull on market while best round reds firm. New York reports ample eggs with demand dull and prices steady across grades.

U.S Red River Valley New York USDA

Farm Barn Fire Destroys Hay and Cattle Near Mechanicsville

A 160 by 100 foot barn on the Louis Unrue farm five miles southeast of Mechanicsville burned at about 1 a.m. Friday. The cause was not immediately determined. The dog’s barking woke the owners who discovered the blaze. Four thousand bales of hay, 12 milk cows, several calves and milking equipment were lost. The barn, fully insured, drew fire crews from Mechanicsville and Lisbon. the flames were visible from the city.

Mechanicsville Louis Unrue Lisbon

Hogs Mixed Steers Down CHICAGO

Slaughter hogs were 25 cents higher to 25 cents lower on Friday. Slaughter steers were down 25 to 50 cents. Sheep remained steady.

Chicago

Livestock prices in Chicago and Des Moines markets

Chicago and Des Moines markets report steadier to higher or lower trims across hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs 190-230 lb butchers 15.25-15.50 with other weights mostly steady to mixed. cattle slaughter steers down 25-50 with several high weight lots. cows 14.25-16.50. Sheep 300 head steady with light demand. Western lambs 80-110 lb 17.50-19.50. Des Moines prices mostly steady. 200-220 lb butchers 13.75-14.50. sows 270-300 lb 12.75-13.75. heavier 400-550 lb 10.75-12.50.

Chicago USDA Des Moines UPI Aaeennee Choice Pete

Prices Mixed on Grain Exchange

Brokers said grain transactions Friday showed spreading by speculators, with many moving from March contracts to create long positions elsewhere. Wheat closed 1 1/4 to 5 1/4 higher or lower. corn 4 higher to 4 lower. oats 4 higher to lower. rye unchanged to 5. soybeans unchanged to 34 lower.

Chicago

Chicago grain quotes and soybeans halt sales

Chicago cash provisions report lists no wheat or soybean sales. Corn values show No 2 yellow at 1.232 and other grades around 1.20 to 1.24. Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 0.784. Soybean oil San barley ranges noted for choosing 1.23 to 1.30 and feed 1.00 to 1.10.

Chicago

Omaha Livestock Prices Reported by UPI

Cattle 1,200. Calves up. Steers and heifers steady. Load lots of steers 1,040 to 1,200 pounds at 23.00 to 23.25 per cwt. Load mostly high choice 1,000 to 1,100 pound heifers at 23.75 per cwt.

Omaha UPI

Sioux City Livestock Market Report

Sioux City market notes from UPI show cattle reduced to 800 and calves 100 with offerings too light in any class to establish test prices. No tests at the Sioux City sale due to thin supply across cattle and calf categories.

Sioux City Livestock Sioux City UPI

Cedar Rapids hog market mixed bids and poultry prices

Prices at the Cedar Rapids hog market were steady to up a quarter. Butchers 200 to 230 lbs sold 13.25 to 14.25 with some at 14.35. 1s and 2s 13.75 to 14.25. Packing sows 12.25 to 13.25. Poultry lists springs 6c, hens 6c, Leghorn lines 5c, springs water 4s 9c, other small items 10c. Wool No 1 49c No 2 39c. Corn 1.10, oats 0. per 36 lbs, soybeans 2.47.

Cedar Rapids Bae

Lenten Speaker Questions God and Silence in Prayer

Mrs. W. B. Landrum of Little Rock spoke at the YMCA Lenten luncheon series in Cedar Rapids. She contrasted Moscow churches kept as museums with a “working church” and urged reflection on personal faith during the Friday noon gatherings through Holy Week.

W. B. Landrum Little Rock Ark YMCA

Cedar Rapids youth held on false checks charge

A Cedar Rapids youth, 17, was turned over to juvenile authorities Thursday after being accused of writing two bogus checks last week. One check for 20 dollars to a sawmill bank and another for 10 dollars to a gas station sparked the incident. Fire at a Cedar Rapids mill occurred nearby but was contained. The youth had been paroled from the Eldora reformatory in Nov 1961.

Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank Clark

Iowa unemployment hits six year low for January

Iowa's unemployment rate fell to 3.7 percent in January, the lowest since 1947, with 680,200 non farm workers on the job. Manufacturing shed 200 jobs from December while farm machinery gains offset meat product losses, and Des Moines Cedar Rapids Sioux City show varied rates. Average weekly earnings held at 103.49 with a 2.59 hourly wage.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Employment Security Commission Sioux City Cedar Rapids Davenport Dubuque Waterloo

Geneva Parley Near Collapse Over Nuclear Test Ban Talks

The Geneva talks on a nuclear test ban teeter as Russia rejects detailed negotiations. U S Chief Delegate William Foster heads to Washington citing limited gain in Geneva. Tsarapkin demands on site inspections. the United States and Britain push for seven inspections a year.

Geneva Russia U. S William Foster Washington U.S Foster Soviet Union Semyon Tsarapkin Vasily Kuznetsov West Kremlin Tsarap‘kin Britain

Oklahoma musical set for Marion High School

Marion High School vocal music department will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma on March 15 and 16 at 7 45 p m in the gym auditorium The production is directed by Mrs W O Hulin and Mrs Lance Dailey Main roles are played by John Losenicky Lori Kensinger Kathy Stone Leonard Bruce Marybeth King Jim Bencke Gary Dirks David Cory David Donnan Henry Hansen Alice Kriegermeier and Doug Messerli Tickets go on sale this weekend with reserve seating available.

Rodgers and Hammerstein Marion High School Vocal Music W. O. Hulin Lance Dailey Dramatics Department John Losenicky Lori Kensinger Kathy Stone Leonard Bruce Marybeth King Jim Bencke Gary Dirks

Marion area notices report hospital stays and events

Marion residents receive hospital updates as John Knapp and Ray Bennett visit St Luke's and Mercy hospitals while mayor George H Brewer returns from Chicago Construction Equipment Exposition. Community groups plan meetings at the public library and YMCA as local youth awards and camp activities are announced.

George H. Brewer Chicago John Knapp St. Luke’s Hospital

Negro Vote Leader Shot in Greenwood

In Greenwood Mississippi a SNCC field secretary Jimmy Travis was wounded by a volley of shots fired from a passing car Thursday night. Travis and Robert Moses reported the attack. Moses said three white men were in the vehicle.

Greenwood, Miss Jimmy Travis Robert Moses Greenville Randolph Blackwell Atlanta Travis Moses Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee Blackwell Southern Regional Council SNCC Greenwood

Public Card Party at new Pythian Hall supports community

City brief notes a public card party Saturday March 2 at 7 30 p m at the new Pythian Hall 1101 Old Market Street Sisters wear prizes and refreshments and a job ad from the Pythians appears. Other items include a missing $45 transistor radio from R K Perkins room a tool box found near Iowa Steel and Iron Works and tires stolen fromVaclav Jakoubek’s garage.

New Pythian Hall Old Mar Ion Road Pythian Iowa Steel and Iron Works

Choosing Mutual Funds For Your Growth Investment

Sam Shulsky says there is no single best growth fund. After researching many funds and considering management quality, the investor must decide personally which fund fits goals. Brokers may favor funds they represent, but a reputable broker should act in the client's interest.

Sam Shulsky

Executor Appointed for Joseph H. Russell Estate Iowa

On February 14 1963 Merle L Russell was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Joseph H Russell late of Linn County Iowa. All debts owed should be paid to the executor and all claims filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court authenticated. Harry Terpstra is the attorney for the estate.

State of Iowa Linn County Joseph _H. Russell Joseph Russell

Notice of Appointment of Executor No 10746

Executor Justin Theodore Evans named for the estate of Elsie Evans of Linn County Iowa an appointment signed February 14 1963. Attorneys Franken Keyes Crawford Bradley act as counsel for the executor.

Appointment of Administrator for Dolly Grace Smith Estate

On February 19 1963 Chester A Smith was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Dolly Grace Smith of Linn County. Fisher and Pickens, Attorneys.

Chester A Smith Fisher and Pickens

Appointment of Administrator for John Ross Estate

Notice dated February 14 1963 announces Kenneth L Moon appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of John Ross of Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Kenneth L Moon Attorney.

Notice of Administrator with Will Annexed for Jellison Estate

On February 27 1963 the Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids was appointed as Administrator with will annexed of the Edward M. Jellison estate Linn County Iowa deceased Persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims must file verified statements with the Linn County Iowa District Court Sargent Spangler Hines and Pence Attorneys

State of Iowa Linn County Edward M. Jellison Iowa Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Will Sargent, Spangler, Hines and Pence

Rates Per Line Advertising Prices Listed

Advertising rates show per line daily pricing with consecutive day options. The schedule includes 30 per line per day and 7 day and 3 day consecutive packages for display.

Dial EM 2 1121 Weekdays for same day publication

The notice lists a telephone line with dial code EM 2 1121 for weekday same day publication requests and a Sunday cut off at 5 p m for Saturday. The fragment indicates a newsroom or classified deadline contact point with a specific phone number.

Nick's Fine Foods Offers Dining And Dance Nights

Nick's Fine Foods advertises weekly hours Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 8 pm with self service and a varied menu of steaks chicken seafood and chops. The notice also promotes Friday night Twist dancing with Russ Bryan and Saturday music with Ray Langham at Draport Inn. Dial 848-2022 for details.

Nick Russ Bryan Ray Langham Elody Ian Draport Dial Blarney Joe and Vern Lisbon

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