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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1962
Page
12
Chicago based market report shows hogs steady to 25 cents lower with 8,000 head traded. Slaughter steers rose 25 to 50 cents, high and prime weights 31.50 to 32.50 for 1,200 to 1,300 lb steers, and various beef categories quoted across 875 to 1,300 lb ranges. Cattle calves and sheep activity noted with lambs weak and slaughter ewe prices listed.
UPI reports prices across cattle ranges in Des Moines showing steady to weak trends with 10 to 25 cent declines from Thursday’s averages. Estimated Friday receipts around 50 000 and week-ago totals 92 000. price bands listed for butchers and sows across weight classes.
Market data lists hog weights from 170 to 400 pounds with price ranges per weight class. Prices vary by size and sow categories, showing a broad spectrum around 12.00 to 16.50 per hundredweight, with several entries including odd decimals and unclear figures.
UPI reports cattle market at city sale with 2000 head of calves showing and price tests. Slaughter steers average 29.25 per cwt with loads around 28.50 to 29.25. some mixed lots 907 to 1037 pounds.
UPI reports cattle sales in Omaha with about 2 000 head of cattle and 100 calves. Early steer and heifer groups hold steady while good and choice slaughter steers of 1000 to 1200 pounds bring 29.00 to 25.50 per hundredweight and two loads near 950 pounds average 28.40 with another two loads mostly choice at 27.40.
Cedar Rapids livestock marketFriday prices held steady for hogs 200 to 230 pounds at 15.00 to 15.90 dollars with some at 16.00. 1s and 2s traded 15.50 to 15.90 based on grade and plant delivery while packing sows under 300 pounds ranged 14.00 to 15.00.
Chicago and New York reports show steady wholesale butter and onion prices with varied demand. Butter remains unchanged with mixed grade notes while Russet potatoes show dull demand and ample supply, and tomato round and red River Valley rounds reflect price movements amid steady conditions.
Notice is given that on December 6 1962 at 9 00 oclock a m in the District Court Cedar Rapids will hear an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of J O Keefe late of Linn County for admission to probate. Dated November 29 1962 Cedar Rapids Iowa. MELVIN J McCALLEY Attorneys.
In Eastern Iowa KCRG-TV 9 features the ABC News Final at 10 15 p m on Friday with late night network coverage. The bulletin notes the program time and network affiliation for local viewers seeking late evening national news.
New York reports a relatively mild decline in stocks on Friday with volume around five million, down from 5.81 million. Losses were modest and broad, with only a few issues dropping over one point. A late recovery reduced some losses for several wide-moving stocks.
Mabel Lou Blank 88 mother of District Court Clerk Arlie G. W. Blank died early Friday in Independence. She lived there since 1919 and is survived by her son, a daughter, a sister, a brother, seven grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Services Saturday at 3 p.m. at First Methodist church with visitation at White Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday.
Moderate speculative demand keeps corn oats and wheat firm in Chicago trading. Wheat holds near steady after scattered offerings pull back from early peaks. December tender activity falls short of expectations with slight advances in corn oats and mixed moves in rye and soybeans overall.
AP reports Newheat market prices with Corn No 3 at 106 to 0874, No yellow 1.0134 to 1.06, No 5 yellow 99 to 105. Beans No 2 yellow 2.52, bean oil price noted. Barley bidding 1.25 to 1.33 for choice and 0.86 for feed.
A Cedar Rapids nine year old, who ran away twice that week, confessed to a 1961 break in at a Cedar Rapids grocery store and a bicycle theft. Detectives noted prior offenses, including two other break ins, two petty larcenies, and shoplifting. He was found near Tyler school, then located in Iowa City after a bus ride. He was referred to juvenile probation.
Police reported a theft of roughly $100 from five purses in the W. T. Grant store at the Town and Country shopping center. Named victims include Dawn Johnson, Cindy Popper, Francelia Griga, Mary Severson, and Dorothy Mowery.
Notice is given that Blanche Benish was on November 29 1962 appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Julia Benish late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Linn County Clerk of District Court. Attorney Martin Roenning represents the estate.
Four men start six months of on the job air traffic control training at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport after graduating from the FAA academy in Oklahoma City. They will split time between the communications center and classes learning weather briefing flight assistance and the airways system. Two Cedar Rapids electronics technicians also completed training at Oklahoma City with one focusing on instrument landing systems and the other on microwave communications. The airport plans to install a new glide slope transmitter and ILS lighting towers, but steel delays may extend completion beyond the three week timetable.
Sam Shulsky explains that stock buying and selling resemble other professional trading markets and require full time commitment, study, and luck. He notes many brokers services and guides exist, but offers no endorsements and cautions against assuming easy profits.
The Rev. Peter Shadid a former Arab Legion member will speak at First Baptist church on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. He has a notable history including time in Jerusalem and El-Hosn during the Arab-Israeli war and study at Eastern Baptist college and Southern Baptist seminary. He arrives Saturday and stays until next Friday and will address area organizations.
Storytime may be canceled this week. Rummage sale at ICBJ hall Saturday 7:30 a.m. Dial EM 34341 for details. Mrs. Zeigler is a patient at St Luke’s Hospital, visitors permitted. Boats and trailer storage at Hawkeye Downs. Notice of Appointment of Executor No 2958 Linn County. Ina May Koerting estate. Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids executor. Campers and Hikers Assn meets Sunday 6 p.m. YMCA Keen Teen room with state parks slides. YMCA deliveries all day Saturday. Marion YMCA schedule includes archery crafts 9 a.m. girls gym 10:30, swimming 11, grade school gym 1, junior/senior gym 2:30, teen night. Marion Newcomers meet Monday 7:45 p.m. at public library. Reservations via Mrs J W Dodson. Saturday morning towels 159c each.
Judge Miles Adams presided over a week of cases including speeding convictions for William Jacobs on Route One for $10 and Joseph R. Hootsman at 196214 Fifth Avenue for $15, with others in Cedar Rapids and Springville. Traffic signal and stop sign violations, leaving scene of an accident, excessive noise, illegal beer and liquor consumption, megal possession of beer, intoxication, and seven-day jail terms were issued to multiple defendants, including Ronnie Covington and Kenneth Supple, with varying fines and bonds.
The notice states that on November 21, 1962, executors Laura B. Wright estate were duly qualified in Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate are asked to settle claims with David G. Bleakley, attorney, and those having claims against OLUF DALSBO and IRA KEARNS, Executors.
Historical Society membership added for Bieber Floyd King and Moorcroft. Bowling special late night ad. Christmas trampoline sale at Nissen Trampoline Co. Editor James Altorfer named Iowa Engineer editor. Pigeon Show announced at Hawk Eye Downs December 1 and 2. Rose Snyder joins Hair Fashion Salon. Private sale at 2552 Country Club Parkway. Forfeiture of 110 dollars by Robert Van Brem for parking meter violations in Cedar Rapids downtown jub.
Dave Carter edits local reports on KCRG-TV 9 leading MID WEST NEWS FINAL and WEATHER IN MOTION at 10 p.m. Friday, delivering latest regional updates. Carter anchors the segment with emphasis on community developments, forecast details, and brief weather outlook.
On December 16, 1962 at 9:00 a.m. in Cedar Rapids Iowa the District Court will hear and determine proof and admission of the instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Antonina Jasinski Capek also known as Antonia Capek deceased. Clerk District Court Jack Fulton Attorney.
President Kennedy will attend a meeting of Central American presidents in San Jose Costa Rica next February or March the White House said Friday.
State of Iowa Linn County on the 29th day of a district court document appoints an administrator for the estate. Interested parties with claims against the estate must file them duly authenticated with the district court. The notice names Merchants National Bank as a local party and references administration steps.
Dale E Cripps is appointed Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Anna E Cripps late of Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file their claims in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa. C J Elsenbast is the attorney for the administrator.
State of Iowa Linn County announces the appointment and qualification of June A. Gibson as Administratrix with Will Annexed of the estate of Sabina F Knout. Creditors must file claims with Linn County Clerk. Attorneys Lynch Dallas Smith Harman represent the administratrix.
Notice states that Clara R. Wedpes has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of E H Heider of Linn County Iowa on the 5th day of November 1962. The notice lists the district court and attorney W. Howard Smith for claims against the estate.
In Linn County Iowa Elizabeth M Meyer is appointed executrix of the estate of Leon A Meyer deceased. All persons indebted to the estate should pay promptly to the clerk of Linn County Iowa. Claims should be filed with the clerk as prescribed.
Linn County Zoning Commission of Iowa to hold a public hearing December 17 1962 at 1 30 PM in Cedar Rapids to consider amendments to the Rural Zoning Ordinance including adding provisions for a special permit and an auto salvage yard petition by Robert Benson on leased premises North 600 East of East 9 10 SE4 SW4 on 80 acres. Public may speak for or against the proposals according to statute and commission rules.
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