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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1956

Page

2

Hogs Steady To 25 Higher In Friday Market

Cattle and hog prices move in Chicago and Des Moines markets as hogs rise up to 25 cents, with butcher and sow quotes noted. Cattle supplies include calves and steers with varied buyer interest, while sheep receipts remain light and lambs show strength in price ranges. Des Moines top hog price hits $14.35 with a wide spread across weight classes.

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Stock Market Gains and Mixed Commodities Report

Steels lead a modest stock market advance as late Friday trading improves prices. Grain details show No 2 corn at 1.20, oats and soybeans listed with various bid levels, while wool and alfalfa values appear. In cattle futures, Omaha receipts reach about 1,000 with mixed stocker and feeder activity and ongoing weekly shipments. utility and cutter cows quoted in the low to mid 8s.

New York

Sioux City Livestock Sale Prices Mixed

Sioux City Livestock reports cattle sale with three loads of choice 312 pound steers at 22.50 per cwt. Insufficient sale of other classes prevents clear price marks. Bulk of supplies expected to be carried over.

Sioux City INS

Penice and Ford's Corn Derivatives Price Notes

Fragmentary OCR lists prices and items for corn derivative products including paper bags and barytes. Mentions paper bags and Bextrine with scattered terms like price per ton and counts. No clear event or full product listing present.

What Cheer voters approve natural gas franchise

What Cheer residents approve a natural gas franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities Company by a 392 to 14 vote. The utility has an application before the Federal Power Commission to run a natural gas pipeline to What Cheer.

Gazette What Cheer Iowa Southern Utilities Company ISU Federal Power Commission

Grains Slip as Longshore Strike Ties Up Ports

Grains fell Friday as a longshoremen strike tied up shipping along the Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico. Wheat eased, corn and soybeans edged lower. cash prices quoted for various grain grades and oats remained steady amid market disruption.

Chicago Atlantic Coast Gulf of Mexico

New Officers Elected For Four C Club In Marion

Mrs Richard Peet was elected president of the Four C club at a Tuesday meeting at Mrs Chester Bullis home. Other officers named include Mrs Milford Comley as vice president, Mrs Howard Schrimper secretary, Mrs Frank Huth treasurer and Mrs Fred Beach press reporter. Christmas event planning and an upcoming square dance at Marion Legion hall were noted with multiple committee members named.

Richard ‘Peet Four C Club Chester Bullis Milford ‘Comley Howard Schrimper Frank Huth Fred Beach Jay Stookey Ralph Beckner Robert Elkin

Poultry and dairy price notes from New York and Chicago markets

The report records varied price movements across poultry dairy and produce sectors. Chicago prices show steady poultry with specific turkey and hen weights and two USDA price changes. cheese butter and mass market receipts are noted with grades and scores. New York prices indicate steady to firm butter with creamery scores and unsettled eggs with varied color and size offerings.

ICAGO USDA Idaho Washington North Dakota New York New

Low Bids Fall Short on Lake Macbride Clearing Work

Brisk Brothers of Prinz Minnesota offered the lowest bid for clearing Lake Macbride area linked to the Coralville dam project at 5139 98. Other bids ranged from 508 900 to 592 000, all well under the government estimate of 97900. Bids open dates include November 27 for reservoir area clearing and December 18 for new facilities at Lake Macbride.

Iowa City Brisk Brothers Prinz, Minn Lake Macbride State Park Coralville Dam George Roehr Army Corps of Engineers Shuett Lake Macbride Dee

Local residents return home from St Luke's Hospital

Central City reports Gene Barclay son of Mr and Mrs Warren Barclay has returned home from St Luke's hospital and Mary Carley daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Carley has also returned home from the hospital.

Central City Gene Barclay Warren Barclay St. Luke's Hospital Mary Carley Richard Carley

Early Detection Emphasized In Local Diabetes Drive

More than 932 Cedar Rapids industrial workers were tested during National Diabetes Detection Week, with Linn County Medical Society and Medical Assistants delivering roosters and supplies to industrial nurses. Free tests remain available at several centers and by physician referral, with results guiding further examinations. Early detection can control diabetes through diet, exercise, or insulin, reducing risk of serious complications.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Medical Society Linn County Association of Medical Assistants Security Laboratory Higley Building Laboratory St. Luke’s Hospital Mercy Hospital

Rites in Indiana for Former Olin Resident

Funeral services for Lester Ralston 59 who died Wednesday will be held Saturday afternoon in Summitville Indiana. A former Olin resident he had been a VA hospital patient in Indianapolis for five years and recently moved to Summitville. Survivors include his wife Hazel Taylor three daughters three sons and sister Mrs C E States of Traer. He was a World War I veteran.

Olin Lester Ralston Summitville Ind Ralston Indianapolis Hazel Taylor C. E. States Traer

Iowa Attorney General resignations continue with staff changes

DES MOINES Iowa authorities report multiple resignations from the attorney general's office. Dudley Lowry of Davenport said he will leave January 1 to return to private practice, while earlier this week George Weston also announced resignation to reenter private law work.

Des Moines INS Dudley Lowry Davenport Jhis Davie George West

Early Response Ahead of Parents March in Cedar Rapids

Chairman Carley Pisel reported progress and growing concern over mental retardation as Cedar Rapids volunteers join firemen, business women's groups, Camp Fire Girls, and medical assistants to visit homes. The Linn County project aims to educate, train, and provide recreation for retarded children with a $6,500 goal. first week reports from completed blocks totaled $608, about 9.3 percent.

Carley Pisel Firemen Business Women’s Sororities Camp Fire Girls Linn County Association of Medical Assistants Lcurrent Pisel

Shackleton Film Praised At Audubon Program

W H Shackleton a retired Kentucky businessman turned cameraman presented a film on his Sleepy Hollow farm at Coe College auditorium. The program highlighted closeups of insects and grubs and argued that every part fits nature’s plan. The next Audubon show is set for December 4 with tickets available. Karachi’s population surged 400 percent in five years.

Kentucky Bluegrass Coe College Auditorium W. H. Shackleton Sleepy Hollow Shackleton

Not Hereditary: Mental Retardation Affects Many Through Diseases

The article stresses that mental retardation is not strictly hereditary and can arise from over 70 diseases and causes. It advocates education and training as a path to help many mentally retarded children.

Quieting Title in Linn County Iowa Real Estate Case

Plaintiffs allege absolute ownership in fee simple of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and adjoining Northwest Quarter area in Section 24, Township 84 North, Range 8 West, Linn County Iowa. They claim defendants and unknown claimants have no right title or interest and seek estoppel and quiet title with equitable relief. Defendants must answer by December 21, 1956, in Cedar Rapids.

Melissa Coleman Richard Coleman Margaret Coleman Lucy Ann Coleman Bever Coleman Ann Coleman Viola Coleman Ada Coleman Ida Coleman Austine Coan Anthony Coleman 5. K. Syce Stephen K. Byse Wie Loretia Byce Peter W. Roosa Alice Roosa Allas Roosa Aliice Roosa Linn County Towa District Court Yowa Townshine Fighty Rance Elieht St. P.M Luling Ffs Cedar Rapids Iowa Robert C. Nelson

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Notices

Classified section lists various Gazette personal ad rates by duration and line count with conditions. Ads accepted until 11 am for same day, 15 pm for Saturday, includes minimum word counts and box numbers as four words. Also includes memorials, lost and found items, moving services and local business notices with multiple names and addresses.

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