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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1954
Page
8
Unofficial Monday receipts show hogs at 14 000 head, cattle 21 000, sheep 3 000. Wholesale pork prices rose, hogs up to 75 cents, top at 20.10, while cattle and lamb markets showed varied moves alongside church and community notices.
Livestock market report shows steady prices for hogs and cattle with several weight categories. Hogs top at 20.10 with various mid ranges, while cattle scarce notes include steers up to 26.00 and cows from 8.00 to 14.00. sheep lambs quoted around 20.25 to 21.00 for high grade.
Receipts Saturday 37,000, week 41,000, year 62,500 with Friday actuals 118,000. Demand is poor and prices for butchers fall about 50 cents or more. Sows and cattle show additional declines across weight ranges. top hog price around 8.35 with varied bids from 15.00 to 18.50 across weight classes.
Lloyd L. Campbell a 21 year old Madrid man and Milwaukee railroad night station operator was in fair condition at a Des Moines hospital after slipping beneath a passing freight train Friday night. He fell and suffered a fractured arm and head injuries and lost his right leg. Campbell had moved to Madrid from Marion two weeks ago and authorities say he slipped while giving orders to the train.
Mr and Mrs Donald Carlson host a birthday dinner at 991 Thirtieth Street for the first birthday of their twins Kurtis and Kristi. Attending are the twins great grandmother Mrs George Kolda Sr of Waubeek and their Marion relatives Dewey Carlson George Kolda Joyce Nancy Kolda and Harold Hutchins plus other grandparents.
Cedar Rapids hog prices fell a half dollar on Saturday with a detailed list by weight class for good and packers hogs from 160 to 450 pounds. Cattle and calf markets show mixed quotes for prime steers and yearlings, utility cows, and feeds, alongside grain and straw prices.
An ambulance rush to Hiawatha Saturday led to an unexpected delivery when Mrs. Milo Cassidy gave birth to a nine pound boy in a trailer court before reaching Mercy hospital. Nurse Olive Jones assisted as mother and infant, both well, were taken to the hospital. The birth occurred at 1 a.m.
OSSIAN ARTHUR ANDRESEN, 61, longtime Decorah banker and former Ossian resident, died suddenly Saturday in a Rochester Minnesota hospital after surgery a week earlier. Survivors include his wife, a son John of New York, brothers August Minnesota congressman, Carl San Francisco, Bernhard Le Sueur, and two grandchildren. Funeral services are being arranged.
The Rev. Mr and Mrs Roy Fields returned from Miami where they attended the international convention of the Disciples of Christ. They visited Mr Fields' parents in Springfield Missouri. Their daughters Kathie and Debbie remained with grandparents and accompanied the family to Marion.
Weekend visit centers on Bruce Boling a University of Iowa freshman staying with his parents Dwight Bolings during the weekend.
Visit Murdochs Mr and Mrs Glenn Clark from Marshalltown and former Marion residents spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Kenneth V Murdoch.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Muckler of Rapid City South Dakota visit relatives in Marion. They stay with Mrs Muckler’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Glenn Dpinter and the Everett Washbu.
Visit notes Mr and Mrs J C Christensen of Carrol and their son Allen recently visited their sons John and Jim Christensen, detailing family connections and travel to the area.
Jerry Walker spends the weekend with his parents, the Sam Walkers, in Iowa.
Mrs. Alice Bultman of Aberdeen South Dakota and Mrs. Olla White of Cedar Rapids are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie McDonald.
Mr and Mrs Philip Morris returned home after attending the Iowa Bankers convention in Des Moines. They also visited relatives including their son Michael who visited his grandparents the Howard Webers at Ollie.
Local dealer Ady invites readers to view the 1955 Ford lineup including cars and trucks at Stuber Motor Your Marion Ford Dealer.
Elizabeth Hatt spends weekend with grandchildren Shirley Alan and Janana Hatt in Cedar Rapids while their parents the Jack Hatts travel to Minneapolis for the Iowa Minnesota game.
Mrs. W W Waddill of 711 Third Avenue is a patient at St Luke's hospital after a fall at her home. The injuries were sustained at her residence and she remains under care.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Herbst of Davenport are weekend guests for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curley. Mrs. Grace Oster of Union City Michigan is a guest of Mrs. J. I. Merritt.
The Rev. Charles Moore leads Marion Baptist Church with Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 special services by Rev Trevelyn White and a 2 30 rally. Guest soloist Mrs Ivory Winston of Ottumwa sings. Catholic mass at St Joseph's at 6 8 and 10 am. Christian church led by Rev Roy P Fields with 9 45 school 10 45 worship Chi Rho at 1 0 pm and youth groups at 6 30.
City council receives petitions for paving over seven blocks in Cedar Rapids with addresses on Tenth and Eleventh avenues SW and Eighteenth Street SW plus Twenty-ninth Street NE and nearby alleys. Public Improvements Commissioner Stolba notes storm sewers to be extended with paving. 1954 program completed. special assessments to be spread by engineering in the next month.
Iowa Medical Society challenges remarks by Louis Blair of Cedar Rapids about a hospital association controversy. Dr. Walter D. Abbott says Blair's claim that Hoegh's plan would cost about 1 percent of Iowa insurance subscribers is inaccurate and insists the recommendations do not reduce benefits.
A Victor youth Willis Parks 16 was in surgery at St Luke's Cedar Rapids at noon Saturday after his left forearm and elbow were mangled in a horn picking accident. The extent of the injury was not immediately known. He was brought to Cedar Rapids by ambulance from North English.
Mrs. Duncan Henry of Boone, recently a missionary to Ethiopia, will speak Sunday morning at the United Presbyterian Church.
Dunaway, 29, who worked at a Cedar Rapids bakery, pled guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Judge James P. Gaffney sentenced him to one year at hard labor in Johnson County jail after the Sunday night incident with Robert Pieken, 31, across from Pieken’s home, when a .22 rifle discharged through a window. Pieken, dating Dunaway’s companion, described the confrontation and weapon discharge.
Hollywood reports Marilyn Monroe left Cedars of Lebanon hospital Friday by a back door slipping through alleys to a waiting car. Ex husband Joe DiMaggio reportedly visited after her minor corrective operation but denial of reconciliation was stated.
Maquoketa voters rejected Maquoketa Gas Company's 20 year renewal request in a special election by 227 to 188. Mayor Ben Jacobsen opposed renewing the franchise, citing city control if natural gas becomes available.
Chairman James Bradley says reserved seats remain for tonight's Parade of Barber Shop Quarters at Memorial Coliseum. Curtain at 8 15 p m with doors opening 7 30 p m. Box office open until show time. attendees urged to arrive early for seating.
Mrs. William Lohmann, 26, polio victim and mother of two, was airlifted Friday from Shreveport Louisiana to Burlington Iowa aboard a specially equipped air force plane. She arrived with her husband on duty in Louisiana and was placed in another iron lung upon transfer. The couple’s son is Dr. Carl J. Lohmann and Evelyn Ward of Des Moines is the bride.
George Mullif, 45, a farmer between Masonville and Lamont, was reported in fair condition at Willard Hospital after a cornpicker accident Friday afternoon. Mullif lost part of two fingers on his right hand and is also in shock.
Earlville high school boys and girls glee club premiere the comic operetta Patience on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the gymnasium. Mrs Harold Ham directs and Jo Ann Clute accompanies.
City records show Nate Cohn offered 1 000 for half an acre west of J street SW on ground once used for a city test well. Council recalls the bid and sends papers to legal. mayor proclaims Retarded Children's Week and urges fund drive support.
The Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company was authorized to install gas mains in Culver Street NE Ken Acres Fourth Addition in northeast Cedar Rapids, including Twenty-ninth Center and Fortieth Streets NE.
The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company received permission to install buried cable about 200 feet long at the southeast corner of Twenty-ninth Street and Franklin Avenue NE. C. R. Builders, Inc., are authorized to install 700 feet of curb and gutter on the south side of Twenty-sixth Avenue SW between Wisconsin and Linwood Streets in Wilson Heights fifth edition.
Ernest J. Pence of Mason City won 14 days of visiting time with a jail friend after initial denial. He left the jail, then his car struck two telephone poles two miles from Northwood. Pence was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.
The Rev. William J. Menster of Dubuque was re elected president of the Iowa Conference of Catholic Charities. Other officers named include Phyllis Kocur Des Moines as vice president Margaret Verhoye Davenport as treasurer and Kathryn Bolte Sioux City as secretary.
Notice dated November 10 1954 states the appointment of five executors for the estate of a Linn County Iowa resident deceased. It requests all debts be paid promptly and requires claims to be filed with the clerk of the county court by Marion reason O. A. Kearney B. P. Olverton as executors and attorney Carieo.
Notice regarding probate of the last will and testament of O Mara late of Linn County Iowa. Official action scheduled on Pay clock day in November before the district court at Rapids Iowa. Arthur Axmear clerk and Kari Hendrickson attorney noted.
Des Moines AP report credits Mrs James McCall and police with saving 16 month old David McCall after he was found face down in a tub by his 2 year old brother Jimmie. David was revived with artificial respiration and described as in good condition Saturday morning.
Mary Huncke vice chairman of the State Board of Social Welfare told the Iowa Welfare on convention that rising ADC costs catch attention in Iowa and nationally. She urged clearer ADC explanations to reduce local criticism while noting the program remains cheaper than institutional care and may face 1955 legislative scrutiny.
Sheriff elect Wilbur T. Hildreth stated deputy sheriff selections in Polk County will not be influenced by union membership. AFL Teamsters Local 90 business agent Walter Watson claimed 35 current deputy sheriffs are union members, while the county attorney’s office reviews legality of officers belonging to a union. Hildreth emphasized staffing qualifications and equal rights to apply.
The University of Iowa hosted a post graduate conference Friday held by the college of medicine department of dermatology and syphilology. Attendees named include Lawrence J. Halpin Cecilia M. Kurtz Loraine Frost G F Spielhagen Stephen C. Ware Louis H. Jacques Mary A. Croker Darwin Jack Jean Marshall and C R Scholl from several Iowa communities.
Ronald Bycroft a 21 year old from Brooks escaped injury after an emergency landing in a cornfield near Knoxville Marion county sheriff said the Cessna two place monoplane was extensively damaged after he took off from Des Moines en route to Ottumwa the landing occurred around 815 p m on the Ray Roush farm about 12 miles east of Knoxville. He then continued to Ottumwa.
Leo Jones, 59, of Waukon, sustained a dislocated vertebra after a tire blew out causing his car to roll over Friday around 7:30 p.m. on Highway 13. He was transported to Veterans Hospital in Iowa City for treatment. his brother George Jones escaped with minor injuries.
Notice states Helen C. Coburn was appointed Executrix on November 1, 1954 for the estate of Arthur J. Coburn of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors must promptly settle debts with the Executrix through Elliott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll Attorneys.
The Town Apprenticeship Council announced 33 new apprentices licensed in September, a drop of 18 from the previous year. At the start of October there were 2,154 active apprentices in training across various trades.
Lood Iowa City UP Three campus social groups Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority were suspended by the University of Iowa after an off campus joint party served beer in violation of university rules. The suspension on probation takes effect Nov 9 and cannot be lifted until the end of the current semester in February.
Mrs. A Kathleen Stoll of Lamont seeks 10000 damages from Grand River Mutual Telephone Co of Missouri claiming loud ringing in a telephone receiver damaged her ear on two occasions. She says she now has a constant ringing in her head and the company seeks removal of the case to federal court.
On November 10, 1954, Helen Moses and Julia Kacere were appointed as Administratrices of the estate of John T. Risk, deceased of Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present claims authenticated to the Linn County District Court Clerk. Attorneys Silliman & Gray represent the administratrices.
The undersigned on November 10 1954 was duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Frank J Kosina late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. All persons indebted to the estate must file their claims duly authenticated with Jerry Kosina Administrator and Joseph J Severa Attorney.
In Linn County District Court Marvin L on sues unknown claimants of real estate in section 33 township 86 range 8 for quieting title and preventing any adverse claims. The notice warns defendants to appear by December 20 1954 in Cedar Rapids Iowa or face default and judgment. Attorneys for plaintiff Merchants Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Notice is given that Iowa National Manufacturing will liquidate by transferring its property and assets to Square D Company. Stockholders must act as shares are assigned and issued, with proceedings dated October 28 and overseen by Ellwood Nett Attorneys.
Notice states Dorothy Kniss named Executrix of the estate in Linn County Iowa. Frances Tavenner and firm Jordan McConlogue Pence serve as attorneys. Creditors must file authenticated claims with the district court office by the specified date.
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