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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1972
Page
3
New York stocks rose for the second straight session as the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 10.31 points to 961.54. NYSE volume reached 19.58 million shares, up from 17.37 million the prior day, with advances leading declines on the Big Board.
Postville market quotes prime steers 35.75 to 36.50, choice 34.75 to 35.75, standard 29.00 to 31.00, heifers 34.50 to 35.25, cows 22.00 to 26.50, bulls 30.00. Webster City stockyards traded Friday 100 cattle, 500 hogs, hogs steady with top 26.75, sows 22.50 to 23.50, boars over 350 lbs 22.50, lightweight 21.00 to 23.00. Monday estimates: 1,000 cattle, 1,200 hogs.
Sioux City livestock market notes hogs steady to 25 cents higher with top 26.75 for 190 to 240 pound U S 1 3 hogs and 350 to 600 pound hogs steady. U S cattle 500 head not enough to test market.
Webster City stockyards noted thin cattle interest with 800 hogs steady to 25 cents lower. Hog prices ranged 25.75 to 26.75 for top. sows 22.00 to 23.50, boars over 350 pounds 22.75. Des Moines dressed meats noted mixed beef and pork markets with steer and heifer prices steady to down, pork cuts and bellies showing movement and varying regional trends.
Cedar Rapids hog market posted steady prices. Friday's delivered weights 200 to 230 pounds brought 25.50 to 26.00 dollars, sows 22.50 to 23.00, and larger butchers discounted per 10 pounds beyond 230. Packers and weight grades faced further reductions. Spring lambs 31 to 33 dollars, old sheep 3 to 5. Poultry and eggs priced. grain notes include soybeans 3.43, oats 0.71, No 2 yellow corn 1.12 delivered.
Beirut AP reports a conference on preventing air liner hijackings will take place in Cairo in July. Sabet al Sifry, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Transport Workers, announced the plan. Experts and authorities from Arab countries will be invited.
Steven Popelka and Arthur Dorrington received doctor degrees from Creighton University Omaha on Saturday and Friday respectively. David G. Challed earned a juris doctor from University of Nebraska Lincoln. Lilian Godsey and Dean Kluesner earned bachelor degrees from Indiana University Bloomington on May 14. Rebecca Marek graduated cum laude from St Marys College Notre Dame.
The Iowa City Chamber of Commerce calls for a 5 million dollar bond issue to improve Cedar Rapids airport. The board says the current airport will become a regional facility shared by all and urges eligible Cedar Rapids voters to vote yes on May 23.
Silver Spring Md AP Wallace remains active in presidential bid response to shooting. Press secretary Billy Joe Camp says the wounded candidate continues campaigning while doctors report good spirits and improving health. Wallace thanks Alabama supporters and signals potential resumed campaign activities.
Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers AFL-CIO endorsed Sen George McGovern for the Democratic nomination. Chavez said the endorsement followed a union poll and cited McGovern's consistent support on key labor issues including picketing at the Talisman strike and backing lettuce and grape boycotts.
Twenty one Coe college junior women and men students were tapped for membership in the college's two senior honorary societies Crescent the Coe senior women's honor society elected 14 junior women who meet the 2.9 grade average requirement and have outstanding leadership abilities. Janice Kaplan Davenport also was recognized by the society as the Coe sophomore with the highest grade point average. New Crescent members include Cynthia Giusti Denver Colorado Mary Chris Kaufmann Jacksonville Illinois Janice Roughton Wheaton Illinois Nancy Ebert Winamac Indiana Corinne Edgerly Central City Lucrezia Tomes Council Bluffs Teresa Long Indianola Cathy Kensinger 1940 Valleyview drive Marion Jean Pedelty Nora Springs and Mary Bridenstine and Marilyn Lodge both of West Des Moines Ann Byerly Lincoln Nebraska Wendy Whiting Lancaster Pennsylvania and Patti Sylvester Wauwatosa Wisconsin Seven junior men were elected to Sachem the Coe senior men's honor society. Senior Darryl Banks Hopkinsville Kentucky also was elected to the group. Sachem recognizes men who have superior qualities of manhood character and leadership and who excel in scholarship and literary and athletic ability. New Sachem members are Randall Johnson De Kalb Illinois Kenneth McMartin Ames Dave McCulla Brooklyn Javier Bustamante 2018 Washington avenue SE William Caruthers 344 Nineteenth street SE and Kurt Moehlmann 2508 Bever avenue SE and Gary Roberts Bethesda Maryland. Officers in Crescent and Sachem were elected by the senior members. New Crescent officers are Jean Pedesty president Mary Bridenstine secretary and Patty Sylvester treasurer. New Sachem officers are Dave McCulla president and Gary Roberts secretary-treasurer.
Frank Sinatra emerged from a 14 month retirement to sing at a Republican fund raiser honoring Vice-President Spiro Agnew. He said it was his last public song and noted he had not sung publicly since March 1971. Tricia Nixon Cox and John Mitchell were among the attendees delivering messages and paying tribute.
In Kosice, East Slovakia, police rounded up long haired youths, checked IDs, and detained those whose hair did not match their usual look. A barber then cut their hair, sparking protests. Some youths retaliated by cutting each other’s hair into mod styles.
Decorah teens Joan Berg and Mary Burke both 19 were treated for lacerations at a Decorah hospital and released after a one car accident at 8 45 pm Friday half a mile east of the airport on highway hiasmessmer a
In Madrid AP reports on the 27th anniversary of Hitler death Miss Berg allegedly lost control on a curve her car veered across the highway struck a ditch and rolled over several times about 300 people attended Mass nearby and she faces charges of failure to maintain control.
Mary L. Barnes aged 84 formerly of St. Petersburg Florida died Friday after a long illness. Born September 15 1888 in Marion Ohio she operated a guest home in St. Petersburg. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a son E. M. Baker of Columbus Ohio three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services set for 10 am Monday at the Chapel of Memories with Rev. Floyd Conroy of Knox Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. cremation to follow. Friends may call Cedar Memorial funeral home Sunday afternoon and at the chapel after 9 am Monday. casket will not be opened after the service.
Cheryl Killham, two-year-old daughter of the Darrel Killhams of 1880 Brockman Avenue, was injured Friday evening in Taipei Taiwan when struck by a car in the driveway of the Nationalist Chinese government home. She received treatment for abrasions as Chiang Kai-shek began his fifth term as president Saturday.
Three youths ages 16 17 and 18 were arrested by Marion police in the 2900 block of Seventh Street on possession of a controlled substance. The two younger defendants were sent to juvenile probation and released to their parents. 18 year old Steven C Hills of 2410 McGowan Boulevard is jailed in Linn County on a $1000 bond.
Probate in Linn County Iowa concerns Lemuel K Tharp estate no 38013 with executor Charles Tharp and a six month claim filing window plus one year to contest the will, and Margaret K Prost estate no 38040 with executor William C Prost and second publication May 27 1972. Creditors are urged to file claims with the district court clerk and debts to be paid promptly.
Local churches list weekly services and pastors. Marion Churches include Bethel Baptist Grace Baptist Robins Faith Baptist Squaw Creek Baptist St Josephs Catholic Christian Robins Church of the Brethren Ascension Lutheran Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St Pauls Lutheran First United Methodist Prairie Chapel United Methodist First Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Church of God Seventh Day United Seventh Day Brethren with service times and sermon topics where provided.
Probate No. 38012 for Minnie R. Hayes deceased. Curtis J. Hayes named executor. Creditors to present claims by the date specified. probate dated May 8, 1972. Court notices list firms Lynch Dallas Smith and Harman in Palo Iowa.
Probate admitted for Ruth Jeanette King with Mary Elia King named executor. Also notices of street improvement bond hearing in Hiawatha Iowa and proof of will without administration for Francis J. McConohy, with dates and officials listed.
Probate notice announces Agnes Threlkeld estate administrator appointed May 14 1972 with six month claims period from second publication. Also Cedar Rapids Community School District invites sealed bids by June 2 1972 for fire extinguisher services and related supplies with preference for Iowa produced goods.
Probate notices state that the will of Edward Perry Clement, dated June 3 1969, was admitted May 17 1972. No administration proceeding exists. any such action must be brought promptly. Ted V Ruffin dated May 27 1972.
In the District Court of Iowa the estate of Estella Mae Burd deceased. The last will dated August 12 1968 was admitted to probate May 5 1972. Harry Sizer Sr of Lisbon Iowa is appointed executor. Creditors to present claims by a specified date or be forever barred. Dated May 5 1972. O W Lawrence
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