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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1964
Page
3
New York stocks halted a three day rise and ended irregularly lower in late afternoon trading. Volume for the day was about 5.5 million shares, down from 6.55 million Wednesday. Mixed quotes and varied names appear in the market report alongside grain quotations from Chicago and banking notes in Cedar Rapids.
The grand exalted ruler of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will visit Cedar Rapids Friday and Saturday for meetings. Hobson R. Reynolds arrives Friday afternoon and attends a Fidelity Lodge banquet, a state board of education meeting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, and a final session with past exalted rulers and past daughter rulers at 7:30 p.m.
A Wichita State University bulletin board advertises a used device selling for experience counts. The sign reads For sale Experienced slide rule highlighting the value of experience over new gadgets in a humorous way.
Friday USDA estimates show receipts of 7 000 cattle 8 000 hogs and 500 sheep for Chicago. Butcher hogs steady to 25 cents higher while cattle and lambs mainly steady with varied weights and prices across 800 to 1 100 pound steers and 80 to 105 pound lambs. Des Moines market notes demand generally good with steady to strong bids for butchers and sows and price ranges listed for several weight classes.
UPI reports cattle receipts in Omaha at 2500 with 400 calves, trade moderately active. Slaughter steers and heifers show gains up to 25 cents, with choice steers between 22.75 and 23.75 and good to choice heifers from 19.00 to 22.50. Sioux City listings show receipts 3500 cattle and 1000 calves, trade fairly active, steers and heifers steady to 25 cents higher. choice steers 22.75 to 23.75, heifers 21.75 to 22.75.
Prices for Thursday show steady overall hog values in Cedar Rapids. Bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers at 13.75 to 14.00, packing sows 12.50 to 12.75, with declines for heavier weights. Other items include farm poultry, wool, and egg quotes with varied grades and delivery at the plant.
Larry Bjornsen was elected president of the Home Builders Assn of Cedar Rapids at the annual meeting held Wednesday night at the Elks club. Other officers include Richard Whitters as vice president Don Harrelson as secretary and Raymond Orr as treasurer E Harold Skinner was elected state association representative.
Chicago traders noted soybeans rose on stronger soy oil markets with new seasonal tightness. Corn futures advanced on steady demand from exporters and commercial houses while rain improved winter wheat prospects. Oats and rye moved varied with light overall demand.
Chicago AP lists grain prices with no wheat or oats sales. Corn prices shown for No 2 yellow at 1.2134 dollars, No 3 yellow 1.1724, No 4 yellow 1.1234, sample grade yellow 1.2134, and No 3 yellow soybeans at 2.86 dollars. Soybean oil trades at 12.45.
AP notes steady wholesale butter with varied percentages and unchanged to slightly lower egg prices. Potatoes show arrivals and track figures with moderate supply and slow demand. Idaho russets in 50 lb lots quoted around $9.98 and red River Valley round reds at specific prices.
AP USDA report shows butter adequate with good demand and unchanged prices. Eggs are abundant with light demand and mixed color pricing for standards checks whites and various grades including extra fancy and fancy weights with multiple price points.
The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Cedar Falls won approval for a $20,000 heating system modification. Regents questioned needing an architect and asked Supt. Don Walker to explore hiring an engineer instead. Most funds come from two abandoned projects. The board approved a three year lease of 480 acres at Oakdale Sanatorium to Colony and Colony for $7,771 annually, and reported a net Oakdale farm sale of $12,415.87.
Iowa Democrats will replace Senate secretary Carroll Lane as the new leadership forms for the 1961 session. Lane said Lt. Gov elect Robert Fulton notified him his services would not be needed when the general assembly convenes January 11. Lane, a Lake Okoboji resort owner, has served since 1951 with a brief withdrawal from 1957 to 1961.
In Hardin County, pheasant hunting prospects rise as a tractor-trailer overturn releases more than 500 birds. Local authorities report the incident spares no injuries and highlights autumn hunting potential.
Judge B J Maxwell ordered the Lisbon mayor's court to forward all records in the Coleman case within two weeks as he set a district court review for December 22 at 2 p m. Coleman, arrested October 25 on tampering with a motor vehicle charge, claims his innocent plea was rejected without evidence and access to counsel.
Judge Warren Rees sustained a demurrer against Paul De Vern Pate dispatching two Mt. Vernon mayor court convictions. Pate was charged Sept. 16 with driving a car with excessive noise and no rear light. fines were $10 on each count.
A Linn district court jury refused to award damages in a $45,000 traffic accident suit and found for Gail E. and Wesley McGrew Cedar Rapids. Patricia L. Burkle claimed neck injuries from a Nov 17 1961 collision on Old Marion road NE near Hudson Street. The jury deliberated 11:55 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. before verdict.
Ronald C. McCord, 26, of 1222 B avenue NW, Wednesday was sentenced by Judge Charles Penningroth to three years in the men's reformatory at Anamosa and then placed on probation. The sentence followed his guilty plea on November 10 to a charge of committing lascivious acts with a child involving two boys aged 11 and 14.
White personally files against Herbert Mathews doing business as Reliable Heating and Air Conditioning Co. in a promissory action for 576.88 and a mechanic's lien claim of 1191.00. The suit names Russell W. Beebe doing business as B B Electric Co. as plaintiff.
All five United Auto Workers locals have ratified the new contract with Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. and returned to work. The Springfield Illinois local was the last to approve on Wednesday. Cedar Rapids and the remaining locals met on Wednesday and Tuesday to cast their votes.
The Warren Commission announces public release of hearing transcripts and exhibits from the Kennedy assassination inquiry. The mass of testimony, totaling 26 volumes and 54 pounds, will be sold in complete sets for 76 dollars at the Government Printing Office beginning 8 a.m. November 30, with public sale daily 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Two cartons per set contain 15 volumes of testimony and exhibits and 11 volumes of exhibits.
Sam Shulsky addresses a reader and his wife about stock investment risk. He notes that all investments carry risk and commends a balanced approach, citing a diversified portfolio of ACF Industries Amstead Combustion Engineering United Aircraft Dresser Great Lakes Dredge Consolidated Papers Celanese as reasonably strong for inflationary times.
The FBI reports the arrest of Irwin Davis Wilmette Beron Wolcoff and Alan Rosenberg on charges of bankruptcy fraud conspiracy and mail fraud in a $175000 planned bankruptcy. The scheme used Harris Discount Center to acquire goods on credit and divert proceeds harming creditors.
October dividends paid by corporations rose 13 percent from a year earlier with non manufacturing sectors leading gains. Communications and railroads posted the largest increases as total payments reached 1.21 billion dollars versus 1.07 billion in 1963. The report notes shifts in payment dates and stronger performance in paper, printing, and chemical manufacturing along with solid gains in automotive and machinery sectors during the ten month period.
Cedar Falls thirty four SSC students named to cast and crews for SCI Christmas play The Wonderful Tang a humorous Chinese tale of princes and princesses Dec 10 12 director Stanley J Wood SCI professor of speech East Iowan crew members include Mike Robertson Suzi Sargeant Cedar Rapids Penny Winch Elkader Tim Sullivan West Union Rich Berg Postville Jeanne Formanek Belle Plaine Chuck O Brien Strawberry Point
Legal notice outlines filing on September 17 1964 for forming the North Linn Community School District spanning Linn Delaware Benton and Buchanan counties Iowa The plan details joint planning hearings October 12 1964 and the election of directors with district boundaries and areas A through areas B defined for voting and representation The notice lists the required process and publication in Coggan Monitor Cedar Grapics Gazette and key dates for proceedings
Probate notice in Linn County Iowa names Abbie M. Becker as administrator of the Harold H. Becker estate. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication to avoid bar. Second publication date is November 19, 1964, with attorney John J. Shea listed.
In the District Court of Cedar Rapids Iowa Richard Franklin Swiluenborg also known as Richard Frank Mrstik deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court and debtors must pay the estate. unless filed or paid claims are barred. Dated November 10 1964. Peoples Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Iowa Harry Terpstra Attorney for said Administrator Cedar Rapids Iowa.
In Linn County Iowa the petition of Mary K Tuel requests an absolute divorce from Leonard E Tuel and other relief. Defendant must appear by December 28 1964 at Cedar Rapids to avoid default and a judgment. Attorneys D J Ibeling Claassen Krevater Ford Ibeling represent the plaintiff.
In the district court of Iowa Rapids the will of Wesley R Lps deceased was admitted to probate on November 10 1964. Keith R Phelps appointed executor. Creditors and debtors must file claims within six months from the second publication or be barred. Shuttleworth & Inersoll attorney for executor.
Black Hawk Broadcasting Company applied to renew KLWW 1450 kHz license for the public interest with the FCC on November 3 1964. Public comments must reach the FCC by December 3 1964 detailing the facts for consideration. Licensee officers and major stockholders include Ralph J. McElroy Donald M. Graham Robert Buckmaster A Young Thomas L. Trunnell William Bolster Edward M. Tink Richard Taber Warren Mead and William C. Baldwin.
Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors offers a public hearing December 1 1964 at 10:30 A M in Room 103 Linn County Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa on proposed additions including removing basement walls adding wiring fixtures and air conditioning. Plans are on file in the Auditor's office for review and objections may be presented at the hearing or prior. Signed by Flood yes Chairman.
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