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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1968

Page

4

Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed Market Day

The New York stock market posted a small gain Friday, with the Dow up just over one percent after a stronger start. J and L Steel surged 15 points to 77 on news of a potential Ling-Temco-Vought bid for 5 million shares at 85 dollars each. Volume was 11.69 million shares, below Thursday's 12.89 million. Oils weakened while mail order retail, nonferrous metals, chemicals, and tobacco largely rose. Prices advanced on the American Stock Exchange. Monday USDA cattle and hog estimates released in Chicago show framed counts and ranges for slaughter and live cattle with varied price levels across multiple weights.

NEW York Associated Press Standard Dow Jones Jones and Laughlin Steel Ling-Temco-Vought J&l American Stock Exchange

Meat market vibes from Des Moines quotes

Friday’s Quotations from Des Moines notes Midwest meat prices. Steer and heifer beef mostly steady with cow beef unsettled. Spareribs and skinned ham prices listed for various weights, with pork and bel- Nes ranges also shown.

DES Moines USDA Eri Fav Midwest Lowa Bel- Nes

Iowa Livestock Auctions Report May 9

Federal State Market News Service notes three Iowa auctions on May 9 with cattle prices mixed to higher. Slaughter cows mostly 17.50 to 20.60, feeders up to 29.70 for yearlings, steers 24.35 to 28.50 for 500-700 pounds, heifers 22.95 to 26.75 for 530-750 pounds, and calves varying by weight. Hogs and feeder pigs weaker than last Thursday with feeder pig prices 12.30 to 22.80 per head.

Federal State Market News Service Iowa Pripe Gtr Sesevsee

Three Young Men Die in Car Crash Near Glenwood

In Mills county near Glenwood, three youths from Council Bluffs die when their car leaves a gravel road and goes over an embankment. Four others are injured, including two 16 year olds from Omaha and a 17 year old from Council Bluffs.

Glenwood Mills County Gary Kingrey Allen Dimmitt Charles Turner Council Bluffs Highway Patrol Kingrey Rita Berenck Sandra Ernest Omaha Richard Suletinc

Mets Face Cubs Live on KCRG TV Color Broadcast

The New York Mets meet the Chicago Cubs on KCRG TV Channel 9 in a live color broadcast at 12 30 PM Sunday. The game heads to viewers in the local market with color commentary and full telecast details.

New York Mets Chicago Cubs Kcrg-Tv

Cedar Rapids Hog and Livestock Prices Report

Saturday market steady for Cedar Rapids hogs with Friday prices for 200 to 230 lb butchers at 18.50 to 19.00 dollars and 300 lb packers 16.75 to 17.00 dollars. Cattle and grain quotes follow with varied steers heifers cows and utility groups and grain bids for No 1 yellow soybeans No 2 yellow shelled corn and oats.

Cedar Rapids

Two Oelwein Youths Hurt in Highway Crash

Two Oelwein youths were injured in a 6 a.m. collision on Highway 150 three and a half miles south of Independence. Steve Bergeson of Oelwein drove a car that sideswiped a semi loaded with meat driven by Leslie Conner 34 of Palmyra Missouri. Bergeson was hospitalized. Tim Maddigan of Oelwein was treated and released. Highway Patrol investigates.

Independence Oelwein Highway 150 Here Steve Bergeson Leslie Conner Palmyra Marshalltown Bergeson Tim Maddigan

Two Appointments at U. of Iowa Approved

The state board of regents approved two new chairmen for the University of Iowa's liberal arts college. Kenneth Moll was named for a three year term as chair of speech pathology and audiology, and Brian Glenister for a two year term as chair of geology. Both start in September and succeed retiring professors James Curtis and Sherwood Tuttle.

Council Bluffs College of Liberal Arts University of Iowa State Board of Regents Kenneth Moll Brian Glenister Moll James Curtis Glenister Sherwood Tuttle

Ousted Skipper Arnheiter Public Navy File Reveals Allegations

The navy released a 400 page file on Lt. Cmdr. Marcus Arnheiter detailing 41 allegations to justify his dismissal from command of the destroyer Vance. Allegations include introducing alcohol to the wardroom, reducing in port watch for a social function, firing near junks in Vietnam, using welfare funds for a speedboat with a machine gun, unassigned shore bombardments, and false position reports.

Washington Navy Cmdr Marcus Arnheiter Vance Rep Resnick D-N.y Arnsheiter Arnheiter Vietnam

Medicaid Costs Seen 50 Percent Higher Than Estimates

Washington AP reports Health Secretary Wilbur Cohen says 1972 Medicaid costs will likely top 2.5 to 3 billion dollars, well above December estimates of 1.7 billion for five years hence. The current year funding request was 1.5 billion with a supplemental 500 million pending.

Washington Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Wilbur Cohen Senate House

Military Ball Queen Crowned in Oelwein

Kathy Fischer 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fischer of Hazleton was crowned queen of the Oelwein military ball Friday evening. Runners up were Chris Thiel of Oelwein and Kathleen Munter of Strawberry Point among 21 contestants.

Oelwein Kathy Fischer Robert Fischer Hazleton Chris Thiel Kathleen Munter Strawberry Point

Worship services and events at local churches in Marion Iowa

The community calendar lists worship services across multiple churches including Reformed Christian at the public library with Rev. Bassam M. Madany presenting a 3:45 p.m. slide program on his travels. Other churches include Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist Ascension Lutheran and more with varied service times and sermons. A flag presentation at Marion High School and a rummage sale are also noted.

Reformed Christian Church Madany Christian Reformed Church West Africa Middle East Loueden Syria United States Christian Reformed Ministry Bethel Baptist 8Th Ave William C. Larson First Baptist 14Th Ave Lawrence B. Sprankle Grace Baptist S. 15Th St Ralph E. Ryal St. Joseph’s Catholic 5Th Ave William H. Blessington James J. McBride Mark McGovern Christian McGowan Bivd Peter M. Morgan Reformed Christian 7Th Ave Bassam M. Madany Ascension Lutheran Grand Ave Roger W. Peterson Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 18Th Ave Landis O. Gross St. Paul’s Lutheran Missouri Synod 10Th Ave John CD. Huber, Jr Free Methodist 7Th St Ronald W. Miers First United Methodist Lloyd C. Kellams Prairie Chapel Clyde C. Scott First Presbyterian Jean P. Hayter Reformed Presbyterian S. 15Th Robert B. McCracken Mother God God Church of God W. J. Kuryluk United Seventh Day Brethren 2Nd Ave W. Allen Bond

Texas Braces as Winds Hit Texas and Snow Fells in Mountain States

Violent weather lashed Texas with strong winds damaging a house trailer carport and signs near Italy south of Dallas. A house was blown apart in Osceola and a funnel cloud was spotted near Victoria. Houston airport logged 6.31 inches of rain in 24 hours while snow fell in Colorado and North Dakota. Six deaths in Texas were linked to weather caused crashes and floods.

Texas Colorado Minnesota North Dakota Italy Dallas Osceola Houston Victoria Jamestown N.C Leadville Colo New England Dakotas Nebraska Montana Wyoming

Couple Die Within Two Days in Decorah

Louise Strinmoen 77 of Highlandville died Friday two days after her husband Dr J S Strinmoen a retired Decorah veterinarian. Joint services planned Sunday at 2 pm at Big Canoe Lutheran church with bodies at Steine funeral home.

Decorah Louise Strinmoen Highlandville J. S. Strinmoen Big Canoe Lutheran Church Steine Funeral Home

Soldier from Des Moines Killed in Vietnam

DES MOINES AP The Defense Department reports the death in Vietnam of Army Pfc Edward Manson of Des Moines. He is survived by his father O Ron Manson of Des Moines and his mother Elizabeth Mack of Gary Indiana.

Des Moines Defense Department Vietnam Army Edward Manson O’ron Manson Elizabeth Mack Gary Ind

Cubs Baseball Broadcast on KCRG Channel 9

The Chicago Cubs game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 12 30 on KCRG TV Channel 9. The telecast is presented in color.

Tablets Seized From Kenyon Drug Co in Mechanicsville

Federal authorities seized more than 250 000 tablets from Kenyon Drug Co in Mechanicsville, including 180 000 Digoxin and 70 000 Penta-Tal pills, for alleged weak strength and poor manufacturing controls. Owners have until June 14 to claim or face destruction. a federal court hearing is set in Cedar Rapids.

Kenyon Drug Co Mechanicsville Dick McKinney Cedar Rapids Food and Drug Administration Kenneth Deahl Kenyon McKinney The Gazette

Turkey Valley School Sued Over $40,000 Sewage Damage

Luke Kriener and wife Leona sue Turkey Valley school in district court claiming since 1963 the schools sewage disposal system has dumped sewage into a stream feeding their property. They allege property value loss and adverse effects on their dairy herd.

Decorah Turkey Valley Luke Kriener Leona

Dubuque Bus Driver Beaten by Boy After Ejecting Passenger

Cary Galliart, 38, a Dubuque bus driver, was listed in serious condition after a boy he ordered off the bus allegedly beat him. Authorities charged the boy in connection with the incident.

Dubuque UPI Cary Galliart

Iowa Reserve Units Begin Riot Control Training

Two Iowa Army reserve units in Iowa City and Sioux City join 410th Infantry and 14th Artillery in riot control drills. Lt Col Gordon Brodie says Sioux City unit started April training and will drill weekends through May June. About 800 Iowa City soldiers train with weekend schedules still undecided. Marine reserves say they have not been notified they will participate. Training covers tear gas and riot control munitions, with completion set for June 17.

United Press International Iowa Army Iowa City Sioux City Gordon Brodie 14Th Artillery 410Th Infantry Cedar Rapids Waterloo Davenport Marine Des Moines Army

C R Firm To Design New Pool at Iowa U

Cedar Rapids based Brown Healey and Bock selected by the state board of regents to create schematic and preliminary plans for a new indoor university pool on the east side of Iowa City campus. Estimated cost exceeds 500000. Location targeted north of the Chemistry Botany building. Regants also revised budgets for two other U of S projects funded by student building fees.

Teen Betty Cunningham Injured in Single Car Crash

Betty Cunningham 16 daughter of Mrs Ray Keppler Strawberry Point is listed in good condition at the hospital after injuries from a one car crash near Manchester on Friday.

Oelwein Betty Cunningham Ray Keppler Strawberry Point Manchester

Break in at NE Farm Service warehouse in Postville

Burglars entered the Postville NE Farm Service warehouse Friday night and stole three 5-gallon oil cans, grease, and 35 gallons of gasoline.

Postville NE Farm Service

Probate and divorce notices in Linn County Iowa 1968

Probate of the will of Edmun R Brandon and appointment of Charles Edward Brandon as executor, with six month claim filing and one year to contest. Also a divorce petition filed by Sandra Marie Wilhusen against Ronald Garg Wilhusen with date of appearance set for June 10, 1968 in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Ronald Garg Wilshusen Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa

Notice of Probate of Will and Executor Appointment

Probate No 34023 in Linn county announces the will and codicil of Marshall D Jones, deceased, admitted May 1 1968. Irma Frances Jones named executor, with Cedar Rapids firm Silliman Gray Stapleton handling filings. Creditors must file claims within six months. second publication dated May 10 1968.

State of Iowa Linn County Marshall D. Jones Marsal D. Jones Irma Frances Jones Cedar Rapids Silliman, Gray & Stapleton District Court State of Iowa Everett Cc. Hoover Everett C. Hoover Merchants National Bank of Cedar

Probate Notice for Frederick H Nemitz Estate

Probate No 34190 announces the death of Frederick H Nemitz and that on July 12 1967 the will was admitted to probate. Clara Amalia Hall was appointed executor of the estate in Cedar Rapids Iowa with publication dated May 8 1968 and second publication May 18 1968.

State of Iowa Linn County Frederick H. Nemitz Clara Amalia Hall Clara Amalia Hall Cedar Rapids Iowa Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Attorneys For Said Executor Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids rezones parcel to M-1 with conditions

City council passes Ordinance No. 36 68 changing zoning from R 1 to M 1 on a parcel near Locust Road on Waconia Avenue SW. Conditions require no mobile homes, approved drives, 50 foot building setback, dust free surfacing, and written owner acceptance. Publication due May 11 1968.

Municipal Coe. OF Cedar, Rapids Iowa Cedar Rapids Municipal Code Locust Road Waconia Avenue Hey Rank A Rosh, Allast Bytbld G. Schaefer Rae N Wessale Lillian Wessale

Gazette Classified WANT AD RATES AND SERVICES LIST

A reader classifieds list of local services including painting, tree trimming, hauling, patching and plastering, backhoe work, carpentry, dirt and rock supplies, saw sharpening, electrical wiring, blacktop sealing, house wrecking, tree removal, roof repair, mower services, and contact phone numbers for each ad.

J.L Simon F. W. Lyman Ronnenberg

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Chicago Chicago Livestock By Joe Fischer Str C.R. Markets Lamson B U. of Iowa File -N Maton News Christian Reformed Woods Tree Service Marion High School Kenneth Churchill Dan Kane Marion High Naval Reserve John Culver National Capitol N.E. Community Center Central City Marion Charter Oak Lane Westover Road Charley’s Pizza Sat.Sun Hillview Drive Marion Churches Upper Midwest D.M Turkey Valley School C.R Edmun R. Brandon Edmund R. Brandon Edmond R. Brandon Ross Brandon Edmun R. Brando Charles Edward Brandon Shea, Mitchell & Jackson District Court of Sandra Marie Wilshusen Howard Smith Wis Cedar Rapdis Facets Rapids Waddell & Reed United Periodic United Science Fund Bill Barger 3Rd Street Country Club Drive Marton the Gazette Elzo Soden Mortuaries—Monuments Novak Monument CO Dial Lost Vicinity Log Cabin Inn Iowa Steel James LeRoy Taylor Sam Carl Johnson Gas Appliance Co Irene’s Nursing Home Crestview Nursing Home West Branch Buresh Buresh Rental Service, Inc Ded St 1St Ave E Ave wWilliam Everts Rte. 3 Owa Hallmark Nursing Home Mt. Vernon Robert W. Schade Walker ST. SE Tome Ec Baim _Watkins Piccadilly Tavern Roosevelt Motor Hotel Ee de Enices J &J Lear’s Paul Straub RE Ie Eit
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