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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1957

Page

2

Hogs Steady to 15 Cents Lower Across Markets

Chicago reports hogs steady to 15 cents lower with No. 1-3 190-260 lb hogs at 17.10 to 17.75 while cattle receipts reach 18 000 head and vealers rise. Des Moines receipts estimate 70 000 for the week with butchers and sows down 25 cents and top at 16.65, and related quotes across Iowa markets show mixed changes and price highlights.

Chicago Des Moines INS U. S Waterloo Butchers

Sioux City Livestock Receipts and Cash Cattle Trade Details

Sioux City cattle auction reports receipts near 5,000 with active trading on steers under 1,200 pounds and higher bids. Cows show 26 to 50 cent gains, stockers and feeders steady, with bulk prices for choice and high good steers and heifers noted. Montana-based reports from MAHA AP USDA reflect similar gains and prices across cattle and calves with varying weights and grades.

Sioux City INS USDA Sai. Abe Fed

Grain Market and Poultry Prices Summary

Grain market quotes show No 2 yellow corn at 1.04, new oats at 0.61, new soybeans at 2.03. Eggs large size at 42 to 46 cents. Poultry notes include broilers under 4 pounds at 12 cents per pound and several small listings.

Concrete Materials Buys River Property

Concrete Materials and Construction Company announced the purchase of river property north and east of the Cedar River south of Otis road SE just outside the city limits. The site, bought from John and Blanche Snenicka, will host a future plant relocation and serve as a reserve for sand operations.

Concrete Materials and Construction Company Cedar River Otis Road SE John and Blanche Snenicka

Stock Prices Rally Big After Market Setback

New York stocks surged on Wednesday as the market rebounded from a sharp earlier loss. The rally lifted major indexes and drew traders back into the session amid renewed confidence.

New York

Chicago produce and dairy market notes and prices

Market report from Chicago and New York outlines steady to moderate supplies for cheese butter and potatoes with varied scores and prices. Cheese and butter show mixed grades and price points while potatoes arrivals on track remain substantial. demand shown as slow and unsettled for Russets with steady round reds and Pontiac prices cited.

Chicago Idaho Minnesota New York USDA Ieee

Anamosa Chamber Plans Celebration

Anamosa's Chamber of Commerce sponsors a celebration this Friday and Saturday with a Saturday auction at 9 30 a m. Committee members include Leo Loyet Roger Watersfield Carl Stoltz and Julius Westphal.

Anamosa Chamber of Commerce Leo Loyet Roger Watersfield Carl Stoltz Julius Westphal

Two Slightly Injured When Car Hit by Train

Two Cedar Rapids residents suffered minor cuts and bruises after a car collided with a North Western switch engine near Fifteen avenue and Tenth street shortly after midnight Tuesday. Ellen Worcester and Thomas McMurrin were slightly hurt. Regis McNamara was the driver.

Cedar Rapids North Western Railroad Fifee Avenue Tenth Street Ellen Worcester Fourth Avenue SE Thomas McMurrin Route 3 Regis McNamara Second Street

Grains Rally As Markets Lift Prices Across Commodities

Chicago AP reports grains firming Wednesday on stronger securities markets. Wheat, corn, oats, rye, soybeans move with gains varied across futures while lard climbs to about 11.72. Cash provisions show No 1 yellow wheat around 1.24 to 1.25 and soy oil and meal prices listed with typical price ranges.

Chicago Lamson Brothers A. G Hoelzen Ae Rapids Merchants National Bank Wheaters Sellow

Synhorst urges listing campaign gifts over fifty dollars

Iowa Secretary of State Melvin D. Synhorst testifies before Rep. Clark McNeal's legislative committee urging that campaign contributions over $50 be listed in statements filed with his office. He proposes penalties for late filings and favors abolishing short term elections for unexpired terms.

Des Moines Iowa Melvin D. Synhorst Legislative Investigating Committee Clark McNeal Belmond Synhorst G.O.P L. L. Jurgemeyer Jurgemeyer Democratic National Committee National Teamsters Union Office Herschel Loveless Secretary of State Norman Erbe

U S Reappraises Aid to Yugoslavia After East German Move

Washington reports a U S reappraisal of military and economic aid to Yugoslavia amid recent developments. State Department spokesmen said no final decision has been made while jet aircraft and spare parts shipments continue. The move follows Yugoslavia's recognition of East Germany and Germany's diplomatic break with Belgrade.

Washington United States Yugoslavia State Department Lincoln White Tito White East Germany West Germany U. S Germany

Peak of Family Debt Told at SUI Meeting

At the University of Iowa a SUI Commerce professor said the peak of family debt occurs between marriage and when children reach school age. He noted 70 percent of married couples with a youngest child under six carry installment debt and highlighted higher indebtedness among skilled workers.

Iowa City Iowa’ Credit Union Management Conference University of Iowa Leonard Konopa SUI Commerce Konopa Ameriica

Fairfield Woman Dies After Rural Crash

Fairfield state reported Mrs Francis Benda 56 died from injuries a Tuesday car truck crash on a gravel road four miles north of Fairfield. The truck driver Willis Otto 54 Bettendorf was unharmed and no other passengers were present.

Fairfield Francis Benda Benda Here Willis Otto Bettendorf

ROTC Unit at SUI Announces Eastern Iowa Promotions

Col. Max V. Kirkbride lists senior division Army ROTC promotions for Eastern Iowa students at the University of Iowa. Names include Steenhoek Burrows Davis Douda Eells Finch Janda Prosser Shaheen Shank Wylder Nugent Andrews Bane Elkin Fay Grandrath Kelley Krueger Leff Monk Morgan Myers Price Rossie Scott Shope Van Dyke Carter Baack Fisher Egger Burns Wolford Zimmer Cook Rochau Grouwinkel Freshwaters Whitehead Brookhart.

Iowa City Army Advanced Reserve Officers Training, Corps University of Iowa Max V. Kirkbride Eastern Iowa Anamosa John G. Steenhoek Ssecond Belle Plaine Tom G. Burrows Cedar Rapids Norman S. Davis Richard E Douda Paul I. Eells Theodore F. Fay John L. Grandrath William A. Kelley Larry J. Krueger Alan R. Leff David A. Monk Paul F. Morgan Gerald FE. Myers John M. Price John R. Rossie Kenneth R. Scott Ward R. Shope Gardner C. van Dyke Manchester David E. Carter Marengo Rolyn Baack Marion Thomas P. Fisher Monticello Carl T. Egger Mr. Pleasant William G. Burns Newhall John R. Wolford Tama David H. Zim

Marion Mission Of Iowa services begin Sunday

The Rev. Carl E. Wilson of Fort Madison will lead Marion Methodist Church Mission of Iowa services starting Sunday at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. through Thursday with WSCS fellowship hour to follow. The statewide evangelistic effort aims to deepen Methodist life and reach 300,000 Methodists and others in Iowa.

Carl E. Wilson Fort Madison Carl Wilson Wilson Marion Church Ralph E. Baker Methodist Church Deep River Marengo Bloomfield Boston University School of Theology

Cornell Receives Unrestricted $2000 Gift from Esso Foundation

Cornell College in MT Vernon received an unrestricted $2000 gift from the Esso education foundation. President Russell G. Cole announced the gift, mirroring a similar $2000 donation last year. Eugene Hofmann, chairman of the board, said the gift is part of a series to various colleges.

Mt, Vernon Cornell College Esso Education Foundation Russell G. Cole Oil Company Foundation Eugene Hofmann

Penick and Ford Reports Nine Month Net Income

Penick and Ford Ltd Inc announced nine month net income of 3,144,586 dollars ending September 30, earnings per share 2.13. This compares with 2,540,679 dollars the prior year.

Penick and Ford NEW York (Ap Penick & Ford Ltd., Inc

Ute Banker Named in Iowa State Banking Job Talk

E Walter Nun 47 cashier and principal owner of Ute State Bank is mentioned at the Iowa Bankers Association convention amid speculation over the 18000 annual state superintendent of banking. The post is vacant after Lee Chandler died Oct 14. Gov Loveless says he has had no applications and will appoint. Nun sits on the State Banking Board, a Loveless appointment. He hails from Ohiowa Nebraska.

Des Moines E. Walter Nun Ute State Bank Iowa Bankers Association Lee Chandler Dike Herschel Loveless Nun State Banking Board Loveless Ohiowa Neb

Des Moines Man To Head SUI Alumni

Des Moines attorney David Peshkin was elected president of the University of Iowa Alumni Association at the board annual meeting during Homecoming weekend. He succeeds Robert Buckmaster of Waterloo as leader. Henry B. Hook of Davenport was elected to the board, replacing Bruce Hughes of Waterloo who resigned to take a post in San Francisco.

Iowa City S. David Pesh‘kin Des Moines University of Iowa Alumni Association Association Board of Robert R. Buckmaster Waterloo Henry B. Hook The Davenport Democrat R. Bruce Hughes San Franccisco Calif

City Briefs Roundup of Local Notices and Events

Local items list meetings and happenings from 6:30 p.m. gatherings to club talks. Events include veterinary care ads, coffee socials, tax school carnival details, library convention attendance, recreation club meetings, and breakfast club speakers. Includes Navy enlistment update and On Leave Society plans with transportation info.

October Misfortunes Mount for William Skogman

William Skogman 22 of 1300 Oakland Road NE faced municipal court on a charge of losing control after a crash at Avenue and Twelfth Street. He pled innocent with trial set for November 6 and $35 bond ordered. October included speeding arrests and fines plus a 30 day license suspension.

William Skogman Oakland Road Skogman Hullinger

West Des Moines Receives River Water Use Approval

The Iowa Natural Resources Council tentatively approves West Des Moines to withdraw up to 547.5 million gallons of water annually from the Raccoon River for ten years. The panel notes river flow fluctuations and allows potential increases while capping total withdrawals at 700,000 gallons per day across all local wells and the cement plant, ensuring no harm to public interest.

Des Moines INS Iowa Natural Resources Council West Des Moines Raccoon River Natural Resources Commisssion Natural Resources Council the Resources Council Penn-Dixie Cement Company

Iowa Bankers Elect Officers

DES MOINES AP M. J. Klaus president of First Security Bank and Trust Charles City was elected president of the Iowa Bankers Association He succeeds Joe H. Gronstal vice-president Carroll County State Bank Carroll Iowa Charles H Walcott 39 vice president and director Security National Bank Sioux City was elected vice-president and treasurer Klaus 66 has been bank president since 1949 He is married with two sons in Charles City High School

Des Moines M. J. Klaus First Security Bank and Trust Company Charles City Iowa Bankers Association Joe H. Gronstal Carroll County State Bank of Carroll Charles H. Walcott Security National Bank of Sioux City Bankers Group Klaus Charles City Bank

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