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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1963
Page
2
Chicago AP market notes show hogs barrows and gilts 230 lbs and down 50-100 lower while over 230 lbs stay steady to 25 lower. Slaughter steers mostly steady. heifers weak to 50 lower. cows strong. Prime live cattle prices quoted with varied weights and grades. lambs steady to 50 lower.
Des Moines buyers show slow demand with steady overall trading and receipts near 35 000 this week versus 36 000 last week and 33 000 year ago. Friday volume hits 51 000 as butcher and sow price ranges for various weight classes are listed from 12 50 to 13 85 per hundredweight.
UPI reports steady hog prices for Waterloo traders with a range of weights from 160 to over 360 pounds. Prices appear around 12.00 to 13.65 per hundredweight, reflecting consistent market activity despite weight differences.
Cedar Rapids hog market reports steady prices with Friday’s 200 to 230 pound butchers at 12.75 to 13.75 dollars and a few at 13.90. Pack er sows and light weights listed. butchers cheaper per 10 pounds and packers lower for heavier classes. Poultry prices show small gains with farm springs at 9 cents and heavy hens at 6 cents. Eggs and wool prices noted along with grain quotes for corn oats and soybeans.
Thieves broke into Rowley school and elevator Friday night. The office door glass was shattered and milk consumed. At the elevator the Coca Cola machine was damaged and several bottles were drunk. Entry gained through a side door.
At trial of the man accused of killing her husband, the woman witness delivers startling testimony. The proceedings are reported on MAJOR ADAMS TRAILMASTER at 4 p.m. Sunday on TV 9.
Des Moines UPI reports the winter of 1875 remains notable as Iowa endured the coldest season since 1935 36 and the third coldest in half a century. State Climatologist Waite notes nine earlier winters, with 1875 76 the coldest on record despite lower snowfall overall. Frost penetration reached 514 feet at several northeast cities.
State agents and local officers raided eight taverns in Dubuque and Dubuque County on Friday night seizing 111 bottles and one pitcher of liquor. No charges were filed immediately.
Wilton Junction RP A Boy Scout Emmett R Bower Jr 14 received the Boy Scouts gold life saving medal at the national court of honor for saving an 18 month old boy named Larry Baker who was on railroad tracks when a train approached He leaped from his bicycle picked up the child and tumbled into a ditch as the train went by George Thomas president of Buffalo Bills Council Eastern Iowa presented the award
Dr James Van Allen, discoverer of the natural belts, says the artificial belt from last summer's nuclear test will last about 10 years and disrupt space experiments and manned flights. His position shift follows data from Explorer XV and other satellites at an international NASA symposium.
The Federal Reserve reports February industrial production at 119.1 percent of the 1957–59 average, up from 118.9 percent in January. The level is about 3 percent above February 1962 but below the September 1962 peak of 119.8 percent.
A two story frame home on the edge of town was destroyed by fire Friday leaving the Brandon family of ten homeless. The eight children ages 2 to 10 were home alone when an oil stove exploded. they escaped unharmed and are receiving donations at the Methodist church.
City of Cedar Rapids invites bids for removal of part of the present bridge, strengthening and reconditioning the remaining arches, and construction of a new bridge at First Avenue over the Cedar River. Bids due April 8, 1963. public opening at 10 am. bid security 10 percent. payment by monthly estimates. Iowa preference policy. plans available for deposit.
On March 1, 1963, Wygenese Cook was appointed and qualified as Executor of the Anna M. Cook estate in Linn County Iowa. All creditors must present claims to the Clerk of Linn County Iowa and settle debts promptly to avoid further legal action.
Notice from Linn County Iowa that Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids was appointed as Executor on March 8 1963 for Louis E Jones late of Linn County. Creditors and claimants must file claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorneys O Rieley and Rosser represent the estate.
In Linn County Iowa a petition by Donna M. Steggall seeks an absolute divorce from Robert D. Steggall on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The court warns that if Robert does not appear by April 22, 1963, default judgment may be entered and relief requested in the petition granted. Attorney for the plaintiff is Robert C. Nelson of Cedar Rapids.
Charles D. Roberts and Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids are named executors of Charles E. Roberts estate in Linn County Iowa on March 15 1963. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County Clerk. Shuttleworth Ingersoll attorneys represent the estate.
Classified ad promises immediate ownership options. Includes brief reference to home purchase and urge to respond. Ends with contact prompts and minimal details due to OCR limits.
Morning worship and youth fellowship held at local church with multiple mass times. Sabin oral polio vaccine clinic planned Sunday at Marion rural school and high school, sponsored by Marion Jaycees and Linn County Medical Society, with no one refused. Local pastors and church schools listed with service times and sermon topics.
Mary Ann French hospitalized at Mercy after major surgery. Real estate: Gordon Mullin buys 2315 Twenty sixth Street from Thomas E. McGowan firm. Marion YMCA Monday schedule listed. Local church notices include Rev Ralph E. Baker at Methodist with rededication Dr Charles S. Hempstead guest speaker. First Presbyterian led by Rev Jean P. Hayter. Prairie Chapel Rev Maurice A. Gunn. Reformed Presbyterian Rev Robert B. McCracken. Church of God Seventh Day pastor W J Kuryluk. United Seventh Day Brethren W Allen Bond activities listed.
Marion churches list Sunday schedules for Bethel Baptist First Baptist and Grace Baptist with pastors Rev. Robert G. Clouse Rev. William A. McKee and details on Sunday school worship times and sermon titles. A Grace Baptist entry mentions a Whirlybirds ad and shows ad deadline notes with names and numbers.
LOWDEN Burton Kross and Joel Holtz, first Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 163, will join 42 others at a Buffalo Bill Council dinner Sunday at 5 p.m. in St. Joseph's School, De Witt. Burton is in the school band and basketball team and 4-H. Joel is a basketball teammate, chorus singer, and Order of the Arrow member. Both are London High School sophomores and class officers.
New York AFL-CIO guild leaders vote by one margin to back a publishers plan for ending the 98 day newspaper blackout. Local units vote Sunday and Monday on the pact while 3,000 striking printers await a separate settlement. If approved, major papers could resume next Tuesday after more than 14 weeks.
Palm Beach UPI reports President Kennedy signed an executive order deferring draft age fathers, except doctors dentists and veterinarians. Men with children classified as 1-A move to 3-A, ensuring deferment but not full exemption for fathers.
In Ottumwa a 7 year old, Steven Smith, was ticketed for jaywalking after being struck by a car while crossing to see a friend. Juvenile safety officer Martin Carlson said the officer gave the boy the ticket to stress safe walking rules and the mother said he must appear before the juvenile bureau next Thursday.
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