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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1962
Page
1
Chicago AP reports weekly livestock prices with barrows and gilts mostly 25 cents higher, sow prices steady to 25 cents lower, and slaughter steers steady to 50 cents lower. Estimated receipts for Monday include 14 000 cattle 10 000 hogs 1 500 sheep.
Hogs barrows and gilts mostly 25 higher with lows steady to 25 lower. Cattle slaughter steers mostly steady to 50 lower, heifers up to 25, cows strong to 30 higher. Slaughter steer prices ranged from about 29.00 to 32.50 per 100 pounds, with varied grades and weights. Slaughter lambs up to 1.00 higher on 50-110 lb woolly lambs.
Des Moines report shows demand from fair to poor with steady to 50 lower prices. Receipts estimated at 35 000, last week 35 000, year ago 39 000, Friday 92 000. Butchers and sows list price ranges across weight categories from 12.75 to 16.35 per unit.
The fragment lists various weight ranges and figures in a Waterloo dispatch. Measurements include 160-170 Ibs and 270-300 Ibs with multiple numeric values such as 15.10 and 14.75, but the segment lacks complete context or explicit events.
Saturday prices at the Cedar Rapids hog market dropped with butchers 200 to 230 pounds at 15.25 to 16.50 dollars, bulk of 1s and 2s 15.75 to 16.50, packers’ weight groups lower by margins. Egg and wool prices shown: large eggs 35 cents, mediums 24, lights 17. wool No 1 at 45 cents, No 2 at 15. grain and corn around 9 to 69 cents, soybeans at 2.30.
Chris Everson edits national and local reports for NEWS FINAL broadcast at 10 p m The program promises weather in motion on KCRGeB during the late night lineup.
Margaret Driscoll appointed executrix of the estate of Frank Driscoll also known as George Driscoll deceased in Linn County Iowa on November 9 1962. Creditors and others having claims against the estate must file them with the Linn County District Court clerk authenticated. Wm Matias attorney represents the executrix.
In Linn County Iowa on November 16 1962 Carl W Evans named Executor of Etta Maude Evans estate deceased. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court. Immediate payment requested from all debtors. Gerard J Giaza serves as attorney for the estate.
The Swedish medical board warned that the seasickness drug postafen may cause fetal deformities and ordered the drug withdrawn. Licenses for related drugs postadoxin and histiles (diligan) were also halted. Jan Winberg of Goteborg University noted six of 100 expectant mothers of deformed babies had used postafen, with 11 such cases since 1960 may be linked to the drug.
A public notice outlines stamp pricing tiers: 5 001 to 10 000 stamps for 1 20, 10 001 to 35 000 for 3, above 35 000 for 5. An official warns not to enclose stamps as the agency sells them, not buys. The piece promotes KCRG TV Channel 9 and Roy Rogers and Dale Evans appearing at 6 30 p m on Saturday.
Deliberate misprints of the four cent Dag Hammarskjold stamp go on sale next week at post offices in New York Chicago and Los Angeles. Orders by mail to the philatelic sales agency in Washington 25 D C must include certified checks or postal money orders for the face value plus service costs scaled by quantity.
The retail bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announces Marion stores will be open Monday nights until 9 p.m. through Christmas in addition to the regular Friday schedule. Live music will be offered Saturday night at the Marion Legion Club. Buys Site: Donald Hoyt purchases 2460 Twenty fourth avenue site in McGowan's Country Club additions, sale handled by Thomas E. McGowan real estate firm. EM 2-1121.
Local ads and church schedule items list real estate tax pitches from McGowan, YMCA activities, and holiday church services across Marion offerings. Details cover multiple churches, times for services, classes, and community events.
By virtue of a general execution issued from Linn County District Court the sheriff will sell at public auction on December 4 1962 at Cedar Rapids Iowa the real estate described Lot 6 and 7 Dunshee and Barcourt Addition with a long survey description to satisfy a judgment of Harper McIntire Co. against LeRoy H Kling and Suzanne B Kling for 20001.19 plus interest and costs. James H. Smith sheriff and Robert Neff attorney note.
Special execution issued from Linn County District Court directs sale of Rush's First Addition to Cedar Rapids property owned by Glenn J Eastland and Janice J Eastlund. Auction set for December 7, 1962 at 9 10 am in front of the Court House Cedar Rapids. Wadsworth Horney firm files the notice.
Under Special Execution No 78024 issued by the District Court of Linn County on a 1962 judgment in favor of The Bohemian Savings and Loan Association Cedar Rapids against Loyce Evelyn Gandy and Albert Gandy the West 40 feet of Lot 118 Auditor's Plat No 93 Linn County Iowa is levied. The sale will occur at 9 00 am in front of the Court House door Cedar Rapids on November 2 1962. James H. Smith Sheriff Linn County Iowa Kubicek Novak Kubicek Attorney.
Marion and First Baptist share Sunday schedules with morning worship at 10 30 and youth and evening services in the evening. Grace Baptist lists Sunday school at 10 and services at 7 30 with a 6 30 youth session. St Joseph s Catholic offers a 9 45 song service and sabbath activities.
The District Court of Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear on November 30 196? at 9:00 a.m. the instrument alleged to be the last will and testament of Mary Pisarik late of Cedar Rapids to prove and admit it to probate. Melvin McCalley clerk Richard D. Holden represents.
On November 30 1962 at 9 00 AM a will purporting to be the last will and testament of Ruth Stuff deceased will come for proof and admission to probate before the District Court at the Court House in Cedar Rapids Iowa The hearing is noted by Clerk Melvin J McCalley and Fisher and Yarowsky attorneys.
Light heavyweights Henry Hank and Mauro Mina meet on KCRG TV 9’s Fight of the Week at 9 p.m. Saturday in a featured boxing matchup broadcast from regional rings.
The District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House Iowa will hold a hearing for the probate of the last will and testament of Anna M. Cook deceased. The hearing is scheduled for a day in November 1962 at 9:00 a.m. The filing includes Melvin J. McCalley and Blake Shipton as attorneys.
No 78055 directs a sheriff sale in Linn County Iowa pending on a 1962 judgment in favor of Vetter Lumber Company against William A Hunger ford and Bernice A Hungerford for 1499.61 plus 7 percent interest and 73.64 costs. It lists Lot 4 Pearson's First Addition Cedar Rapids as the property and sets sale for December 14 at 9 10 a.m. with cash payment and attendance by the undersigned sheriff Ralph Harmon acting as attorney.
Special execution issued November 13 1962 from Metropolitan Life Insurance against Lloyd B Harris and Esther Harris for 13636 36 with 5 percent interest and 197 59 costs. Property in Linn County Iowa Lot 20 Fair Oaks First Addition Cedar Rapids. Sale to satisfy judgment announces by Fisher and Yarowsky Attorneys on November 19 1962.
A packed lineup features Gunsmoke episodes 2 3 and 4 plus Hong Kong 9 2 movie features Reap the Wild Wind Flame and Arrow and a 9 0 weather and sports update. Alfred Hitchcock presents a movie and a TV block including Reachcomber and Untouchables with a timing note.
London AP reports the Conservatives lost two seats and held three narrowly in five special elections, dealing a blow to party morale amid debates over joining the European Common Market. Labor, led by Hugh Gaitskell, denounces the move and plans renewed pressure for an early national poll.
Local TV guide notes The Lawrence Welk Show presenting the Champagne Music Makers at 8 p.m. Saturday on KCRG TV 9 with a lively hour of music and variety.
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