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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

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Record price for prime Iowa steers at Chicago yards

Nineteen head of prime Iowa steers from Schmitt Brothers of Delmar brought a record 41.75 per hundredweight at the Chicago Stockyards, totaling 91,858.35 for the carload. The sale, ahead of New York buyers, signals higher steak costs in elite restaurants and hotels next week. Hog prices fell to 17 per hundredweight, the lowest in three years, with pork wholesale prices dipping as well.

Chicago INS America Iowa Schmitt Brothers Delmar New York OPA New York City Lester Cook Regal Packing Company Manhattan Cook United States American Meat Institute

Church Leaders Urged Boy Scout Program Integration

Dr. Alfred E. Iverson of New York urged integrating Boy Scout programs with church youth and education work at a Cedar Rapids Marion Ministers Association meeting in Waubeek Area Council. He highlighted religious awards as a link between Scout and church activities. The conference ran 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with luncheon at noon.

Alfred E. Iverson New York Boy Scouts of America Cedar Rapids and Marion

Iowa Youth Survives Lost Weekend by Fishing With Trousers

Harvey Sperry a 19 year old from Charles City Iowa told how he wandered three days in the northern Idaho mountains near Weippe. He survived by making a bed from fern fronds and attempted to fish with the legs of his waterproof pants before finding a logging road and reaching a Potlatch Forests camp. He will return to Iowa to enroll at Iowa State Teachers College.

Weippe Idaho Iowa Harvey Sperry Charles Harvey Sperry Potlatch Forests, Inc Iowa State Teachers College

Record Heat Ties 193? Nov 2 High in Los Angeles

An Indian summer heat wave in Los Angeles reached 93 degrees, tying a 28 year-old record for November 2. The six day spell kept thermometers near 90 since last Thursday, with forecasts for a return to normal fall readings in the days ahead.

Los Angeles Weather Bureau

Fishing and Hunting Club of the Air Broadcast Tonight

The Fishing and Hunting Club of the Air will be broadcast on KCRG KCRK tonight at 7 30 Listen and compare. Obert Hauseman and Claris Beeson preside the Teen Platter Party music tomorrow Friday on KCRG KCRK at 4 30. Leona Ohlman reports sports and Kathy Bain covers school news.

Re Brooks KCRG KCRK McKinley Roosevelt Obert Hauseman Claris Beeson Kcrgkcrk Leona Ohlman Kathy Bain

Thursday Nicht. 6:00 Tello-Test 6:15 News 6:30 David

A fragmented broadcast schedule lists early evening programs including Tello-Test News and a David segment with Lucille Fe Sports Camera.

David Lucille Fe Garber Hofer

No Classes Friday In Public Schools

Cedar Rapids public schools will dismiss Friday for teachers and administrators to attend the Iowa State Education Association convention in Des Moines. Supt. Clyde Parker and other educators will participate in panels and discussions on teaching and professional contributions.

Cedar Rapids Board of Education Iowa State Education Association Des Moines Clyde Parker Department of Superintendents ISEA Mary J. Cosgrove Wilson

New Iowa Health Council Formed in Des Moines

A new organization named the Iowa Health Council was formed in Des Moines with Mrs. Walter Anneberg of Carroll as president. Dr. C. L. Putnam, assistant director of the state health department, was named vice president and outlined aims to develop county and multi county health departments. Leonard C. Murray is secretary and Joseph H. Bishop of Des Moines is treasurer. The Rio Grande is stated as the largest river in Mexico.

DES Moines Iowa Health Council Walter Anneberg Carroll C. L. Putnam State Health Department Leonard C. Murray Division of Health Education Joseph H. Bishop Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association Rio Grande Putnam Anneberg Mexico

Health council founded as county and town groups unite

A meeting to establish the state health council drew about 75 representatives from Town health agencies. Attendees included county health councils, voluntary health agencies, and other organizations focused on public health.

Carroll County Health Council State Council

Matthews Offers Admiral Denfeld Fleet Command

Navy Secretary Matthews announced he has offered Admiral Louis Denfeld command of the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean fleet as Denfeld contemplates retirement or continued service. Admiral Richard L. Conolly would shift to a new assignment, while Forrest Sherman assumed the top Navy post. Denfeld plans a 60 day leave to decide his future.

Washington Navy Matthews Louis Denfeld Denfeld Atlantic Mediterranean Richard L. Conolly Forrest P. Sherman Sherman Pentagon Conolly Massachusetts

Wallgren Joins Federal Power Commission

Wallgren takes office as a member of the Federal Power Commission succeeding Leland Olds after senate rejection of Olds reelection. The former Washington governor and U S representative and senator was sworn in by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. his term runs until June 1954.

Washington Mon C. Wallgren Federal Power Commission Wallgren Fred M. Vineson Leland Olds Senate

Premium Quality Falstaff Beer Delights The Palette

A bold claim promotes Falstaff beer as a premium, sparkling amber ale offering exceptional clarity and enjoyment for discerning drinkers.

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