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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1977
Page
17
The NYSE market shows a mix of advances and declines with many issues posting gains while others slip. Notable risers include Ginosinc CharterCo and AmStnd, as investors weigh the latest price moves and percentage changes across sectors.
The New York market ended Friday modestly higher as banks raised prime rates. The Dow finished up 2.80 at 928.34 after intraday gains and losses, with gainers outpacing losers about 8 to 5 on the New York Stock Exchange. Volume totaled 19.78 million shares, below the prior day.
In Chicago wheat and corn quotes decline into a weekend close while oats hold steady. Des Moines reports mixed meat markets with cattle beef steady, fresh pork slow, and varying prices for pork loins, hams, and brisk cuts across weight ranges.
UPI reports slow trade and moderate to good demand for hogs in Des Moines with butchers steady to higher and sows up to 50 higher. No 1-3 weights range 200 to 230 pounds, with higher limits for some, and receipts estimated at 50 000 Friday and 15 000 Saturday. Corn and soy prices rose on old and new crop markets with Cedar Rapids quotes listed for delivery to local processors.
A $90,000 suit filed in Fayette county district court stems from a feud between two Oran families and an alleged assault. Plaintiffs Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Weaver and their son Douglas seek damages from Laverne and Margaret Staack and their son-in-law Peter Greco.
On Friday at the Board of Trade soybeans led gains amid mixed futures. But wheat corn and oats fell and traders cited strong buying from brokers and commercial groups contributing to the rebound despite widespread price softness elsewhere. The Weavers seek damages totaling 40,000 in a civil suit alleging assault and animosity by Greco toward their family following a road incident near Oelwein.
Gov. George Wallace will appear on ABCs Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the attempt on his life during the 1972 presidential campaign.
Notices announce plan review for a federal surplus property donation program and multiple probate matters in Linn County Iowa. Executors named include Nancy Jean Aakre and James L. Bartosh. Public probate notices, claim deadlines, and incorporation of Heiken Electronics, Ltd. are listed alongside proof of will actions and creditor obligations.
Probate in Linn County of Francis W Kluesner deceased. Imelda Klivesner appointed executor after will dated June 27 1953 admitted to probate May 2 1977. Creditors must file claims within six months or be barred. debts must be authenticated for allowance.
The annual IRS form AR for the Grace Schirgl Scholarship Fund will be available at The Merchants National Bank Trust Dept Cedar Rapids. Citizens may inspect or loan the report during normal business hours within days. The principal manager is The Merchants National Bank.
Notices announce probate in multiple estate matters for Anna Vanda Abbie Irene Matheny Bertine Haugen Gravelie and related executors with second publication dates in May 1977. also includes incorporation of Majestic Pools of Iowa Inc listing officers directors and registered office in Cedar Rapids including attorney Timothy S. White.
Burns Enterprises Inc filed and registered under the Iowa Business Corporation Act. It lists an existence start date of April 25, 1977 and perpetual duration with 10 000 authorized shares no par value. Registered office 615 Merchants National Bank Building Cedar Rapids Iowa Gerald T Sullivan as initial registrar and Dennis A Dumond as incorporator.
Notice of probate matters for Harold L. Heck and related estate actions. Harold A. Heck named executor. claims must be filed in Mount Vernon Iowa by specified dates. Hearing for will admitted May 26 1973. council meeting notes reference the fourth session.
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