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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1963
Page
18
Stocks stayed higher on Tuesday led by tobacco and steel shares. Trading volume was about 3.3 million versus 3.17 million on Monday as gains spread from fractions to more than a point. Tobacco shares rose after the AMA dropped plans for a study on tobacco use and diseases, while steels benefited from rising orders and news of a sixth straight weekly output increase.
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A policy-setting meeting of the United Community Service finance committee is scheduled for Thursday noon at the Sheraton Montrose. The agenda includes pledge collection policies, cancellations, and recommendations on investment of funds and reserves. Chairman F Forbes Olberg also serves as USC treasurer.
The United States announced it will recognize the new Syrian regime that seized power on Friday. Washington said the move follows the swift overthrow and aims to establish diplomatic relations with the new authorities.
An auto transport and a star route mail truck collided on Highway 1852 at the Luana edge in fog about 6 a.m. Tuesday. No injuries. mail was transferred to another truck. James Call, advertiser in Gazette Want 28 McGregor, was the mail truck driver. Phone EM 2-1121. Open the mail truck 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Household Hint. Dust never gathers on unused items.
Official USDA estimates for Wednesday place receipts at 11,000 cattle 5,000 hogs and 500 sheep in Chicago.
Chicago livestock market shows butcher hogs 25 cents lower with top at 15 dollars tying the lowest since March 1 1960. Slaughter steers remain mostly steady as trading closes.
Chicago reports 6 000 hogs with price ranges across weights from 190 to 400 pounds and sow tiers 12.25 to 13.00. Cattle totals 2 500 with slaughter steers near 24.00 for 1380 pounds and bulk calves, cows 14.75 to 16.50. Sheep 300 with steady demand and lambs around 20.00 per hundredweight.
The British pound fell Tuesday against the U S dollar as a selling wave hit European exchanges. The Bank of England again intervened to buy pounds with dollars from hard currency reserves. Sterling's spot rate neared August 1961 lows amid ongoing pressure and talk of devaluation among British economists.
Mrs. Carol Fifield of 1134 Fifth Street NW is recuperating at St Luke’s hospital after major surgery. Visitors are allowed. Look for a Dairy Queen ad in Wednesday’s Gazette. Ady.
Iowa hog market notes demand fair to good with generally steady prices from Monday. Estimated Tuesday receipts near 70 000. week-earlier 65 000. year-ago 54 000. Monday 78 000. Butchers ranged 200 to 300 pounds with several price bands. sows 270 to 550 pounds quoted from 10.75 to 13.75.
Chicago reports selling pressure in grain futures as buying support faded. Old crop soybeans led losses exceeding two cents per bushel while new crop deliveries stayed near steady. Corn trimmed as March deliveries grew heavier since tenders over a week ago. Higher winter wheat moisture spurred liquidation of nearby months with wheat and oats also lower.
Chicago cash provisions show no wheat or soybean sales. Corn No 4 yellow at 1.124 dollars. Oats No 1 extra heavy white at 77%4c. Soybean oil 94a. Barley: making choice at 1.23 dollars. feed at 1.10 dollars.
Receipts at Omaha totaled 7,500 cattle with 25 calves. Slaughter steers and heifers were not well established with few early sales barely steady. Some loads of good and choice steers sold around 20.25 to 21.75, while scattered good and choice heifers brought 19.50 to 21.50.
AP reports steady wholesale prices for butter and eggs in Chicago with minor gains on some items. Butter ranges 89 to 93 score grades, eggs show 36 to 37 cents for whites and mediums, while potatoes see Idaho russets at 3.75 and Red River Valley reds at 1.90 to 2.10. Live poultry prices mostly rise to 26 cents for roasters with White Rock fryers at 21 cents.
UPI reports Sioux City cattle receipts reached 4 500 with calves absent. Slaughter steers and heifers opened slow as market not yet fully established. Early sales were steady versus Monday's close with steers 950 to 1 200 pounds at 21 50 to 22 00 and heifers 900 to 1 050 pounds at 21 00 to 21 50, one load averaging 21 75 for high choice.
Cedar Rapids market reports show hogs steady to a quarter lower with Monday prices for 200 to 230 lb butchers at 13.00 to 14.10 and most 13.50 to 14.10. packing sows 12.25 to 13.25. Poultry and eggs list modest shifts. grain quotes include No. 2 corn at 1.08, soybeans at 2.48.
New York markets show eggs barely adequate for large sizes and short for mediums while smalls remain adequate. Demand is fairly good with extras at 29 1/2 to 40 2/3 cents per dozen, medium extras 37 38, smalls 32 33, standards 38 39 1/2, checks 33 34. Butter offerings are ample for top grades with spotty demand and prices unchanged.
Sam Shulsky notes that two years ago 179 shares of a mutual fund fell 35 percent as the Dow fell 27 percent and did not recover quickly. He says many investors fared worse than both funds and the Dow and that holding all 30 Dow stocks is unlikely. The conclusion: no contest in favor of self investing.
Dr David Thaler answers concerns about Sabin Oral Vaccine safety on Tuesday at 10 30 p m SOS March 117 TV 9.
Thursday noon screening by Dutch Ackerman from Barney's Ball Lake lodge Ontario at the Roosevelt hotel. AWOL Harrison Lane, 19, of 206 First street NW, was picked up by military police in Omaha on a charge of being absent without leave from the army.
A local advertisement promotes a two line Family Wanted Discount Sale for four dollars and a two line option for two dollars. M Cass, admission counselor at Shattuck School Faribault Minn, plans visits to alumni in Cedar Rapids and will stay at the Roosevelt hotel.
The SSCC will hold diagnostic clinics at First Baptist church in Oelwein on March 27 and 28 for crippled youngsters under 21. Eligible counties include Allamakee Black Hawk Bremer Buchanan Butler Clayton Delaware Fayette Linn and Winneshiek. No examination fee.
Notice is given that on February 25 1963 Mary Draheim and Louise Draheim were appointed and qualified as Executrices of the estate of Anna M Tyson late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Carl Hendrickson attorney for executrices.
Magdalene L. McGivern named Executrix of Adolph Gustafson estate in Linn County Iowa. Those owing money must pay promptly. claimants to file authenticated claims with Bordewick and Fischer, Attorneys.
Lulu Jane Holmberg named Executrix of the Alice M. Jones estate in Linn County Iowa. She requires all debts to be paid promptly and all claims to be filed with the Linn County District Court. Robert C. Nelson attorney represents the estate.
Notice states Kathryn B. Ball and Carl E. Bowman are executors of Mary J. Bowman of Linn County Iowa appointed March 11 1963 and requests immediate payment of estate assets Those with claims must file authenticated statements with the Linn County Iowa District Court Clerk. W Howard Smith attorney EDUTORS NO 29825
Sealed bids due April 8 1963 at 10 30 A M in Cedar Rapids for 8 inch Type A Portland cement concrete pavement 24 feet wide totaling 1005 miles along city and county line. Plans and forms available from County Auditor. bidders must be on Iowa list unless bidding on materials equipment. Liquidated damages apply if contract not executed with bond within 15 days after bid acceptance.
Legal notices alert that Louis Elias, Lois M. Shuttleworth, and Marvin R. Anderson have been appointed as Administrators or Executrixes with wills annexed for estates in Linn County Iowa. Debts must be paid promptly and claims filed with Linn County District Court. Attorneys listed include Harry Terpstra and Ruffin & Ingersoll.
Notice published by Charles M Chadins as executor of the Emma Chadima estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors and others holding claims against the estate must file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court for authentication. Attorneys Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Locher Pirnie represent the estate.
Notice reads that on the fourth day of a month in Linn County Iowa the executors Horece D. O'Meara estate are named Robert H. O'Meara and Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids as executors. They request immediate payment of debts and will file proper authentication with Shuttleworth & Ingersoll as attorneys.
Judy Feller files for divorce from Porman Eugene Feller citing cruel inhuman treatment. Petition seeks custody and support of children, household furnishings, and equitable relief with April 25 1963 appearance deadline in Cedar Rapids court. Attorney Ted V. Ruffin represents the plaintiff.
City invites sealed proposals for constructing a sanitary sewer on 1st Avenue West from 25th Street to Foote Street. Work to begin by April 8 1963 and finish by May 6 1963 with payment via assessment certificates. Proposals opened March 28 1963 in City Council room. bids require 10 percent certified checks.
Gretchen M. Roy is named administratrix of the Anna E. Roy estate of Linn County Iowa on the 11th day with Otto L. Schivter named attorney.
Edith Mary Walsh signed as executrix of the estate of Joseph Anthony Walsh of Linn County Iowa. Executors are ordered to make immediate payment to the undersigned law firm Sergent Spangler Hines Pence.
On March 4 1943 Madge Takes was appointed executrix of the estate of Frank W Takes late of Linn County Iowa. Creditors may present claims to John A Cherny attorney for settlement.
Sealed proposals for a Junior High School building in Linn County Iowa will be received by the Marion Rural Community School District secretary until 6 00 P M March 28 1963. Bids cover general plumbing heating electrical construction with 5 cash bond and 100 contract guarantee. Preference to Iowa produced materials and labor. Right to reject all bids reserved.
Delta caller Don Woods of the Highway Patrol will address the Methodist Men at the church on Monday at 7 30 p m.
Margaret Consamus 74 widow of Lawrence Consamus died Monday in an Iowa City hospital. She helped run Melrose Lake skating rink with her stepson since 1957 and worked 30 years at Bremer's clothing store. Survivors include three step-sons and three step-daughters. Rosary Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Donohue mortuary. Service Wednesday 8 30 a.m. at St Mary's Church. Burial West Liberty.
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