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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1968
Page
15
Chicago and Des Moines market notes show hogs steady to 25 cents higher with 6,000 head in Chicago and 1,000 head in USDA estimates. Cattle slaughter steady with prime steers and various weight ranges listed, while sheep and lambs see steady or improved prices and firm demand across regions.
New York stocks fell further on Monday amid no positive Vietnam peace news ahead of elections. Eastern Airlines led by volume as Sinclair opposed a Gulf & Western bid, while Du Pont and Texaco posted gains. Market breadth remained negative with mixed but cautious activity on the American Stock Exchange and broad declines in several industrials.
Sioux City cattle market reports 11,500 valves and 4,200 slaughter figures. Steers 950 to 1,259 pounds average 26.50 to 27.50 with high choice and prime Cat A heifers 850 to 1,000 pounds listed as steady.
Omaha Oklahoma market notes cattle totals 15 500 slaughter 8 500 feeders 7 000 calves 3 200. Steers heifers and feeders mostly steady while cows decline 25 to 50 cents. High choice and prime prices listed for 1050 to 1175 pound steers around 27.85 to 28.00 per cwt with other grades from 24.75 to 27.75. Heifers 943 pounds to 1030 pounds priced around 26.40 to 26.75 with other grades 25.25 to 26.35. Canner cows 15.50 to 16.50, few 16.75 to 17.00, lighter steers and feeders about 26.00 with lighter weights 27.00 to 28.50 and top 29.50 for small prime lots.
Monday market reports show steady hog prices with Saturday deliveries about 17.00 to 17.50 for 200 to 230 lb butchers, and 16.25 to 16.50 for 300 lb down packing sows. Cattle prices feature primes at 27.75, choices 26.00 to 27.00, and standard cows 12.25 to 15.00, with overfat discounts of 1.50 per cwt.
The Commerce Department reports a September foreign trade surplus of 282.2 million dollars, the best since 1967. For the first nine months of 1968 the cumulative surplus is 834.3 million, compared with 3.5 billion in the same period of 1967.
Wholesale prices for poultry butter and eggs in Chicago and New York show little change. Roasters at 25 1/2 to 26 1/2 cents per pound, White Rock fryers 19 to 20 cents. Butter steady to firm with various grade prices listed. eggs steadier with grade and whites at 36 to 24 cents. New York egg offerings light with spot quotes for standards and whites and ample butchered bulk cartons priced Creamery at 93 score AA 67 to 68 cents and 92 score A 67 to 67 cents.
Chicago AP reports soybeans fell two cents a bushel as futures eased alongside wheat. Market opened brisk but slowed, with wheat down 42 to 50 cents, corn up 44 to 17, oats steady to lower, and soybeans 44 to 244 lower.
AP reports Chicago cash grain prices with J Wheat No 2 yellow hard 1.3344n No 2 soft red 1.253an Corn No 2 yellow 1.012 No 3 yellow 1.0306 Oats No 2 extra heavy white 42n Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.4591 No 2 yellow 2.4434 No 3 yellow 2.484 Soybean oil 7.30n
Bruce D. Evans, 30, was struck on Seventh Avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets in Marion. He was listed in fair condition with internal injuries and a crushed pelvis. Jerald L. Parker, 21, was arrested after a related accident and charged with leaving the scene and reckless driving along with intoxication. Parker posted bonds and awaits police court.
Merrill M. Bartlett 77 of 1550 Ninth Avenue Marion died Sunday at an Iowa City hospital. He was born April 21 1891 in Grinnell and served in World War I in France. He worked 51 years for the Milwaukee Road and lived in Marion 56 years. He belonged to First Baptist Church Marion Lodge 6 AF and AM and related groups. Services at 1 30 p m Wednesday at Murdoch chapel Marion. Burial Oak Shade Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a m Tuesday.
Donald G. Hall 64 of 2000 Hill View drive Marion died Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born June 28 1904 at Earlham he married Della Koppen haver February 17 1936. He worked 48 years for Henry Arp and Sons and was a life member of the National Affiliation of the union. Surviving wife and two daughters Mrs Richard H. Cumpston Denver and Mrs Thomas W. Lawin Ames. Services 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Murdoch chapel Marion. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Donations to Cancer fund invited.
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Memorial services set for Alford LeRoy Hansen 48 and his daughter Claudette Lynn 17 in Turner chapel east Cedar Rapids. Burial at Cedar Memorial with American Legion honors. Hansen owner of A L Hansen Lathing and Plastering Co born 1920 Waterloo veteran. Claudette Linn Mar student choir member.
Marion police investigate a breakin at the Marion Heights pharmacy at Grand Avenue and East Post Road. This is the second breakin in 12 days with 250 dollars worth of stimulants and tranquilizers taken this time. Entrance was gained by kicking in the glass front door after 2 am Monday. The first breakin on Oct. 17 also involved drugs but no narcotics or cash.
Unanimous stockholder approval dissolves Iowa Iron & Metal Co. Inc. as of October 2, 1968. The filing lists Maurice Goldberg as president and Maurice Nathanson as attorney. Also includes council meeting notes and listed bills and building permits. An administrator appointment in Linn County probate names Helen McGuinness, with creditors urged to file claims within six months of second publication.
Probate of Olive E. Berry's will granted in Linn County Iowa with Peoples Bank & Trust Co. named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication. challenge to the will must be within one year. Dates cited include October 16 1948 and second publication October 28 1968.
Notice of probate for H L Olson, deceased, in Iowa district court. O W Lawrence named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication or be barred. Dated October 17 1968 Cedar Rapids Iowa. Attorneys: Lawrence Crissman for executor. Publication October 28 1968.
This probate notice states Myrtle A Mills deceased probate date March 17 1958 hearing set for March 17 1958 John J Shea named executor of the estate creditors must file claims with proper authentication for allowance by law. Dated October 1968.
Sealed proposals for wrecking or removal of the house and an auxiliary building at 343 Second Avenue S.W. Cedar Rapids Iowa are due by 2 30 p m on November 7 1968 in the Board Room of the Board of Education Building 346 Second Avenue S W Cedar Rapids Iowa Bids must be on forms provided and accompanied by bid bonds or certified checks totaling at least 10 percent of the base bid payable to the Secretary Cedar Rapids Community School District Bid bonds may be forfeited if the bidder fails to sign a contract or provide surety bond within ten days after award The district may reject any bid and prefers Iowa grown products and domestic labor The notice is published by order of the Board of Directors OTTO F WIEDERSBERG Secretary October 28 1968 November 4 1968
Petition seeks administration of Leonard Witousek estate in Linn and Johnson counties Iowa. Sister Lillian Barta Luber requests Letters of Administration as though dead. Hearing set December 3 1968 Cedar Rapids Iowa at 9 00 AM with possible continuances and notices.
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