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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1957
Page
8
Unofficial Monday livestock receipts in Chicago show 19 000 cattle 9 000 hogs and 2 500 sheep. Hogs rose 25 to 40 cents this week as packers buy aggressively and wholesale pork prices rise. Fed steers finished the week 50 cents to $1 higher.
Chicago reports hogs at 200 head steady with bulk 16.25 to 18.50 dollars and pigs 10.00 to 14.25. Cattle receipts 100 with varying ranges for steers, heifers, cows and bulls. sheep receipts 100 with lambs 22.00 to 23.00 and yearlings 15.75 to 19.50.
Des Moines receipts for Saturday estimated at 30 000, prior week 32 000, last year 25 000, with Friday actuals 47 500. Trading moderately active to fully steady for butchers, sows steady to 50 cents lower on weights over 360 pounds. Butchers: 160-170 lbs 14.75 to 15.25, 180-190 lbs 16.60 to 18.00, 200-220 lbs 17.50 to 18.25, 220-240 lbs 17.20 to 18.10, 240-270 lbs 6.60 to 17.65, 270-300 lbs 16.15 to 17.25. Sows: 270-300 lbs 16.25 to 16.90, 300-330 lbs 16.00 to 16.60, 330-360 lbs 15.75 to 16.35, 360-400 lbs 15.25 to 15.85.
Waterloo market reports steady demand with butcher prices across weight ranges from 160 to 400 pounds. Notable figures include 170-180 pounds at 15.85 to 16.25 and 300-330 pounds at 16.00 to 16.50, with sows 270-300 pounds at 16.25 to 16.75.
In Omaha week closing data USDA reports Fed steers up 25 to 75 cents, heifers up 25 and spots 50 cents higher, cows 25 to 50 cents higher, stocker and feeder classes uneven with some 50 cents lower. High choice and prime fed steers 1179-1314 lbs priced at 24.75, choice fed steers at 22.00 to 23.50, choice heifers 21.75 to 23.00, utility and commercial cows 12.75 to 15.25, good and choice stockers and light feeders 19.00 to 23.00.
C R Markets notes Cedar Rapids hog prices held steady on Saturday with meat type butchers priced 10 to 50 cents per hundredweight over and fats 10 to 50 cents under the delivered price. Grain lines show New corn No 2 at 1.20, Old oats 67c, soybeans variable. Poultry and eggs figures listed for various sizes and grades.
Field data notes delivered ages per 100 thousand with prices listed for Red Tops Alsike Sweet Clover and Alfalfa varieties. Timothy and various alfalfa lines show mixed price points including $16.00 to $36.00 per unit and regional central northern values.
The Linn county Iowa State College Alumni Association group earned an outstanding rating for its program and activities over the past year. The honor was conferred by the ISC Alumni Association's committee on honors and awards. Other clubs recognized include Black Hawk county and groups in Chicago, Peoria, Pittsburgh, and Rochester.
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of April 1957 the undersigned was duly appointed executor of the estate of a deceased resident of Linn County Iowa. Persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment. Claims against the estate must be filed in the office of the Elerotounty Iowa District Court. A. W. Bass is named as attorney and executor A. W. Bass.
Cedar Rapids health officials urge investment in a 3 or 4 dollar garbage can to curb disease risk. Vector control director Eldon Savage notes garbage invites pests like flies and mosquitoes. proper can use and maintenance is essential, with steps including a tight lid 20 gallon can drainage wrapping garbage placement on racks and regular cleaning.
Walter E. Hahn of Frederick Maryland was elected president of the Ayrshire Breeders Association at the Cedar Rapids meeting. Robert L. Knight of Hope, R. L., named first vice president. G. Fred Williams, Dr E C Deubler, and Jordan F. Atwood elected as vice presidents. More than 1,250 mail ballots counted. convention drew about 400 breeders from 25 states and Canada. Grand National Ayrshire sale capped the gathering at Hawkeye Downs.
Lester Holderness of Iowa City was sentenced to a year in the Fort Madison state penitentiary after pleading guilty to assault with intent to commit great bodily injury regarding his two stepchildren. He had earlier served 67 days of a county jail term in 1956 for assaulting his 2 year old stepson.
Linn County Iowa on May 3 1967 ETHEL C GERT has been appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Frank B Ingert deceased. Creditors and debtors must present claims or demands to the executrix and file them with the Linn County District Court clerk. Karl Hendrickson attorney.
Walter W Gerrans died Friday at his sister Marie Vesper's home 1616 Fifth Avenue after a long illness. Born November 20, 1884 in Rich Hill Missouri he owned a hotel at Arma Kansas and moved to Marion eight years ago. Surviving are three sisters G E Fenton Alburnett IA Marie Vesper and Lagrishia Gerrans Marion. The body will be taken to Rich Hill for services Tuesday afternoon with calling at Murdoch chapel until 8 30 PM Sunday.
In Sioux City Bishop F Gerald Ensley of the Iowa Methodist Church warned that state run colleges threaten church related liberal arts schools. He urged a church led effort to preserve Christian education and its separation from state control. He described the Christian school goal as developing personality and a character defined by honesty kindness reverence and dedication.
A listing of local church services across denominations including Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Prairie Chapel, Seventh Day Church of God, United Seventh Day Brethren. It notes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and sermon topics where given.
AP report says two women died when their car hit a feed truck on highway 218 fifteen miles northwest of Vinton. Victims are Mrs. Frank Chris ties, 55, operator of a Cedar Falls nursing home, and her daughter Mrs. DeWayne Henkle, 36, of Traer. Truck driver Clifford Karr, 49, of La Porte City, had minor injuries. Services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Cedar Falls.
Darlene Stevens, 15, of Geneva died early today from injuries after a Friday night crash when a car rounded a curve and struck a filling station. Rex A. Radcliff, 16, of Hampton, believed to have been the driver, was reported in good condition at a local hospital.
Notice is given that on May 10 1957 at 9 o clock A M a document purporting to be the last will of Ella M Riglin deceased will come for hearing in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House Iowa for proof and admission to probate Arthur Axmer Clerk Cedar Rapids May 3 sought by O Rieley and O Rieley attorneys
Iowa senators bolted for the door after passing their final large appropriation measure of the session late Friday but were stopped by a plea from Senator D. C. Nolan to pass one more bill. The final measure would grant the attorney general power to distribute free copies of the Iowa code.
DES MOINES AP State Auditor C B Chet Akers 68 is reported in satisfactory condition at Veterans hospital after surgery on Wednesday.
In Linn County Iowa the District Court assigns the executor’s Final Report for hearing at 9 00 a m May 23 1957 at the Linn County Court House Cedar Rapids to hear objections and seek final approval of the report Paul A Horner is executor of the estate of J C Horner deceased
Ames Iowa State College economist Francis Kutish estimated hog prices will average about 50 cents lower this summer than a year earlier and fall 75 cents to 1.50 in the fall and winter. The forecast rests on a survey of nine major hog states showing more pigs under three months old and modestly higher farrowing in spring and summer with a 2 to 4 percent increase overall.
Notice of appointment of co administrators Gary Sepainted and George O Connell and Ralph Y T O Connell as co administrators of Ada L. OConnell estate Linn County Iowa 1957. Creditors must file claims with Linn County District Court Savery and Yarhan attorneys.
Notice states that on May 8 1957 at 9:00 AM the will of William L Stohl of Cedar Rapids Iowa will be offered for proof and admission to probate in Linn County Iowa. Clerk Arthur Axmear District Court Simmons Perrine Albright Elwood and Nefi attorneys.
Notice of probate of will No 25524 for Antoinette Kriz dated May 3 in Cedar Rapids Iowa filed with the court. Emil G Trott attorney listed. Proceedings overseen by the tri court with Batre as executor.
A Iowa incorporation notice records Souvenir Lead Pencil Company Inc with Cedar Rapids as its main office The company plans to manufacture and sell pencils pens and writing instruments with authorized capital of 100000 shares at 100 par each Officers directors are named including Forrest W Stewart and Robert E Yaw The corporation begins April 1 1957 and is set to exist twenty years unless dissolved by stockholders vote
Television schedule fragment lists channel lineups for KCRG WMT KWWL WHBF and others with programs like Perry Como Gale Storm Lawrence Welk Camelots and movies. It includes time slots from 6:00 to 11:00 with various shows and featured films across stations in Cedar Rapids Davenport LaCrosse Des Moines and Ames.
Kutish notes the March 1 pig crop shows 1 percent fewer litters, indicating more pigs per litter are being saved. The fall to early winter range is 4 to 5 percent.
Cedar Rapids City Council final passage on April 29 1957 approved Ordinance 3275 repealing section 930 1952 code and establishing Fire Zones 1 2 and 3 within the city. The ordinance defines zone boundaries using river rail lines streets and streetscapes and directs repeal of conflicting measures. Maud Krebs city clerk and James J Meaghan mayor sign and publish as required.
Rocky Rockwell and Alice Low sing and dance together on Town and Country Polka while Rotund Buddy Hayes belts Music Goes Round and Round and the Champagne Music Makers blend voices in Tie Me to Your Apron Strings. Sponsor: Dodge.
Webb Pierce the Corn Belt Como headlines the program as the featured guest. Regulars on the show include Marvin Rainwater Suzi Arden and Billy Walker, delivering a family friendly night of country entertainment.
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