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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1963
Page
8
Chicago livestock prices drifted lower with estimated receipts at 14 000 cattle 7 000 hogs and 700 sheep. Slaughter steers down 25 cents to 1.00, barrows and gilts mostly 75 lower and sows 50 to 75 lower. hogs and sheep show mixed declines and higher lambs.
Des Moines UPI notes moderate activity with demand fair by several interests. Butchers steady as estimated receipts reach 35,000 and weekly shipments 30,000 with Friday 49,000. Prices listed for US 1-3 and US 2-3 hogs across weight ranges, plus sow classifications by weight.
Cuba accuses the United States of orchestrating an air raid that killed a teacher in Santa Clara and wounded his three children. Castro's forces said two light aircraft, escorted by jets, carried out the attack around 4 a.m. and fled as anti-aircraft fire stopped the raid. The communique, relayed via Miami, warned of further incidents if acts continue.
UPI report shows steady rates for various meat cuts and weights with prices ranging from 11.50 to 15.25 per hundredweight. Entries include 160-170 webs, 180-190, 240-250, and larger barcoded weights up to 300-330 pounds with multiple price points.
Rural market report shows Saturday hog prices steady with Friday bids from 14.50 to 15.75 and top quotations near 15.85. Packing sows at 13.75 to 15.00 per 300 pounds, butchers and weight-based discounts apply. Eggs, grain, and poultry details listed with multiple price points and weight adjustments.
Brandon Burglary Special to The Gazette reports at Shady Grove grocery burglars broke a rear window Thursday night and carried off eight cartons of cigarettes and six cases of beer. Owner Mardene Fink is listed.
LISBON AP Under secretary of State George Ball arrived for a second round of talks with Premier Salazar. He spent two days in Lisbon last week then went to Pakistan to discuss that country courting Red China. Pakistan will remain a firm ally against communism despite economic border and cultural pacts with Peking and has no plans to change foreign policy to please the United States.
For the third time in six weeks burglars hit the Sani tary Dairy in Oelwein on a Friday night. The first break yielded a radio and $100, the second $25, with details of the latest theft still unclear.
Lightning struck a 40 by 60-foot barn on the Albert Weirck farm 414 miles southeast of Fairbank Friday afternoon. Fire destroyed 4,800 bales of hay and 1,300 bales of straw. twenty hogs were saved. Loss estimated at $12,000. Fairbank and Hazelton fire departments responded. Fairbank firemen stayed nine hours.
Iowa Linn County notice states on August 30 1963 Ary F Morrissey was appointed administratrix of Leo A Morrissey estate. Creditors must present immediate payment requests and filed claims with Linn County District Clerk via O Rieley and Rosser attorneys.
State of Iowa Linn County clearly identifies James F Geiger and William P Geiger as the duly appointed executors of Linn A Gelver estate. Creditors are urged to pay immediate debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk. Attorneys Franken Keyes Crawford and Bradley represent the estate.
Notice is hereby given that Gerard J Glaza has been appointed executor of the estate of Anna C Glaza, deceased, Linn County Iowa. Also notice that on September 13 1963 at 9 AM a will of Donald M Puth, deceased, will be heard in District Court Cedar Rapids for proof and admission to probate.
In the District Court of Cedar Rapids Iowa on September 13 1963 at 9 00 Ellen B Templeman deceased will come for hearing for re proof and admission to probate at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa September MELVIN J McCALLEY District Judge Lynch Dallas Smith Harman Attorneys
Gov Harold Hughes said he will appoint a special subcommittee to study water pollution across Iowa. The move follows concerns over Cedar River disputes and aging pollution laws. Hughes stressed conservation and enforcement needs for health and recreation.
Police seek burglars who toed away a cash register containing 350 dollars after breaking into the Gon terman Standard Service Station at 904 First Avenue NW. The theft occurred between 10 30 p m Friday and 6 40 a m Saturday. Entry may have been through the front door. owner Marvin Gonterman reported the break in shortly after 7 a m.
The Strawberry Point Jaycees sponsor the third Sabin oral polio clinic to be held Sunday from 10 30 a m to 5 p m in the school all purpose room. This dose completes the vaccination series for participants.
A car blaze near the city park is under investigation with a cigarette suspected. The report notes worship and Bible study times for multiple churches including Free Methodist, Methodist, Prairie Chapel, First Presbyterian, Reformed Presbyterian, Church of God Seventh Day, and United Seventh Day Brethren, plus details on Mary Ann French undergoing major surgery at St Luke's Hospital.
Mrs. Fred Duncan, 927 Eighteenth Street, is a patient at St. Luke's hospital. Mrs. Reuben Armstrong is a patient at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Mrs. Orville Collins is a patient at St. Luke's hospital, visitors permitted. St. Mary's circle of St. Joseph's church will meet Monday at 7:45 p.m. in the church basement. Visitors are permitted at the hospitals.
The Mar ion area church calendar lists services for First Baptist Grace Baptist Marion Churches Bethel Baptist and St. Joseph s Catholic with pastors Rev Paul H Stenstrom Rev William A McKee Rev Russell D Swift Rev William Blessington Rev J Pepper Rev J G Barnes Rev Herbert G Kohl and Rev William E Biedermann. Timings include morning worship at 10 30 11 and 9 30 with evening services 7 30 and additional prayer and midweek events.
Prime time fixtures for Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa include 7:00 Saturday Movie Certain Smile, 7:30 Hootenanny and Defenders. Local hosts Joey Bishop Dic shows Have Gun Will Travel air across KCRG WMT and KTVO with time slots for 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday featuring Joey Bishop programs and regional channel lineup.
When you need workers the Gazette offers a timely want ad service. Employers outline roles, pay ranges, and shifts while job seekers scan listings for opportunities. The notice emphasizes quick posting and broad reach through the newspaper.
Jerry Brown a 13 year old from Monona is hospitalized in Postville with a skull fracture after a Friday collision on Highway 51 a half mile north of Postville with a pickup driven by Charles Brainard 45 of Postville. Brainard's 16 year old daughter Marianne is in hospital for facial lacerations. Jerry Brown was a passenger in a car driven by his brother John 17 who was charged with failure to yield to oncoming traffic. Neither Brainard nor John was hurt.
Three members of the Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce attend a two day Mid west region metropolis Jaycee meeting in Chicago ending Saturday. David Johnson serves as president Richard T Jordan as past president and Ron Robertson as secretary.
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