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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1958

Page

2

Hogs Steady to 25 Cents Higher In Chicago Trade

Market notes show slaughter hogs in Chicago trading steady to 25 cents higher with 7,000 head, No. 2-3 190-225 lb at 20.75 to 21.35, and No. 1-3 195-220 lb at 21.25 to 21.65. Cattle receipts around 700 with steers and heifers slow, vealers steady, and top steer price near 27.50. Iowa hogs report receipts Friday around 50,000 with fair activity and top around 20.75, while grain quotations from Chicago provided by Lamson Brothers.

Chicago Iowa

Sioux City Livestock Prices Tossed by Limited Sales

Sioux City livestock report notes insufficient slaughter classes to test prices. Mostly cows sold. prices steady to weak with some unsold. Utility and commercial cows bring 19.00 to 21.00 dollars, canners and cutters 16.50 to 18.50.

Sioux Omaha MAHA INS

Industrials at Peak for '58 and Cedar Rapids hog prices rise

Industrial stocks push to a 1958 high in a third advance session with modest gains and quiet preweekend trade. In Cedar Rapids hog market quotations for good No 2 butchers and sows point to plant delivered prices up a quarter, with higher and lower price adjustments up to 50 cents for related categories.

Cedar Rapids New York INS

Here's How To Take The Worry Out Of Your Travels

In a strange city, 1,000 miles from home, baggage loss or theft can ruin a trip. The ad promotes an Accident Baggage and Personal Effects Policy that insures baggage and protects against accidental injury. Call today for full details.

Home Loan Bids Show No Slump

FHA commissioner Norman P. Mason said nationwide weekly loan reports show steady interest in buying homes. In Detroit FHA applications last week were 50 percent higher than the same week in 1957, challenging recession worries.

Jacksonville Fla Federal Housing Administration Norman P. Mason FHA Detroit Mason

Bellamy Re-elected Secretary of Iowa Education Group

Bellamy is re-elected secretary of the Iowa Association for Adult Education. Dr J L Davies of the University of Iowa serves as president.

Marengo G. G. Bellamy Iowa Association For Adult Education J. L. Davies University of Iowa

Trend Is Lower In Grain Market

Chicago reports a Friday decline in May corn due to hedging and liquidation amid a delayed export subsidy program from the Agriculture Department. Wheat held steady to modestly lower. corn and soybeans also fell while oats and rye showed slight changes. Prices and futures figures reflect a cautious market ahead of subsidy implementation.

Chicago Department of Agriculture

Chicago Produce Market Summary Turbulent Prices and Varied Totals

Chicago and New York markets show mixed live poultry, eggs and russets with fluctuating quotes. Large lots pass through Idaho and Oregon russets at several dollars, while eggs hold firm with small changes across grade sizes. Creamery scores and bulk carton sales appear, with highs and lows noted in a crowded produce scene.

Chicago Idaho

Fisher, Incorporated gains formation for Cedar Rapids area

Special to The Gazette reports Oxford Junction cancer drive totals 159.30 for Oxford township and 207.75 for the town. The document outlines the proposed Fisher Incorporated charter with a $36,000 capital, 250 shares of $100 each, a 4 to 7 director board, and annual meetings. Officers include Richard J. Fee as president and A. Gravelle as attorney, with the company to operate in publishing and miscellaneous printing and photography services. The Articles may be amended by stockholder vote.

Oxford Junction Cancer Drive Oxford Township Fisher, Inc Iron Z Inc Fishler Renana Nature Tates United Twentatien Ntley Hoover Albert Jehard J. Her Dwin Lier Lot H Sgh Palreckers Andoore A. D. Nee Richard J. Fee A. T. Gravelle Higley Cedar Rapids Iowa

Penick and Ford's Corn Derivatives Prices Brief

Market listing shows Penick and Ford's Corn Derivatives Prices for crude and refined starch products. scattered OCR text references powdered starch and related commodities with unclear values or units.

Penick & Ford

June Election Expected on School Merger

The Marion independent and rural districts merger vote is expected June 9 after Linn county board of education approved the petition at a Thursday hearing. Two objections were upheld, one seeking to exclude a 50 acre area to Cedar Rapids district, and appeals can be filed within twenty days.

Marion Independent School District Marion Rural District Linn County Board of Education W. A. Schupp Board of Education The Rural School Marion David Linge Cedar Rapids Kenwood School Marion Rural Marion Independent

Marion Residents To Do Their Own Sidewalk Repairs

Marion city council announced residents must repair sidewalks themselves or hire local contractors as the program proved too costly for public bidding. The city engineer will provide specs and grading, with inspections and notices guiding required work to avoid enforcing the ordinance. The long range planning day at the Christian church discussed plans for the coming year with numerous attendees.

Marion Christian ‘Church Helen Gilbert State ‘Christian Women’s Fellowship Herbert Kohl Leslie Hoskin Glenn Johnson Herbert Miersen Henry Kriegermeier David Whitcomb Harley McDowell Earl Block Archie Milner Earl Blather William Breed Wayne Engle Ir.e. Leidigh James Mullenix Raymond Airy Eldon

Bankers Elect Washington Louisa Bankers Officers

New Washington Louisa County Bankers Association officers are Don Kirchner of Riverside president Calvin Wolf of West Chester vice president Cleo Orris of Ainsworth secretary treasurer The group convened in Columbus Junction to approve the slate and plan future meetings.

Bankers Elect Columbus Junction Washington- Louisa County Bankers Association Don Kirchner Riverside Calvin Wolf West Chester Cleo Orris Ainsworth

Watch Repair Ad And Service Offers In Cedar Rapids

Fragmented classified page notes watch repair with 3 day service at Probasco Jewelry across from Me Too. Also lists rentals, barber college, nursing home vacancies, hauling, cement and painting services, and various trade ads. Includes names and contact numbers for local merchants and services.

Smulekoff Mente Te Tailor Suresh Rental Servic S.B Probasco Jewelry J. W. Warthen Rt. 3 Cedar Rapids William. Bartosh 28Th Ave Boland Holdt Nursing Home Barber College 1St St National Famous Watches Silver CO Roosevelt Hotel Paramount la Tages Soei Jacy Siteas Park Ave Yale Michigan Ho Clothing

Iowa Illinois Gas Earnings Gain In First Quarter

Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company reports higher first quarter earnings with net income at 2,055,220 up from 2,007,239. Earnings per share rise to 97 cents from 95 cents. Full year net income for the 12 months ended March 31 totals 5,407,573 up from 5,062,202 with per share earnings of 2.48 up from 2.31. Whitmore notes electric sales rise 2 percent and revenues up four percent despite industrial dip. gas revenues grow about 74 percent.

I Iowa- Illinois Gas and Electric Company Charles H. Whitmore Whitmore

License Examiner Schedule Narrowed to Half Day

McGregor mayor G H Butterfield says the driver’s license examination program will be cut to a half day each month after July 1. Currently it runs a half day every other week with exam dates May 10 24 31 and June 14 28 from 8 30 a m to noon at the fire station.

Eciale Gazette Mcgregor G. H. Butterfield

Supervising Office Women and Workflow Opportunity

If you are satisfied with your present position and earnings a nationally known company offers an opportunity to two men under forty five. College graduate preferred with previous work experience helpful. Must possess pleasing personality be ambitious and aggressive capable of some to business men. Write Box U1095 Gazette giving qualifications.

Peaith & Ter Ten Welt Baker Naxera Istave Hone G. Stoner Mr. Vernon Ayeew Gees Esse James P.O Davenport Pai Boyre Baphs Sart Union

Main Plant at 4 PM Rough Friday Colne Radio

A terse radio notice states Main Plant schedules a rough Friday event at Colne Radio with an afternoon starting time of 4 PM. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Colne Radio CO

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