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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1955

Page

2

Cattle and Hog Markets Steady to Mixed Across Chicago

June 28 Chicago livestock report shows hog receipts heavier, butchers mixed with prices 25 to 50 cents lower. cattle receipts strong with steers and heifers mostly steady to down 25 cents. cows steady, prime and utility prices listed. sheep weaker on spring lambs. End summary notes USDA estimates restock receipts for Thursday.

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Krejci Named Vice President of Peoples Bank

Charles E. Krejci of Cedar Rapids has been elected vice president in charge of personnel and operations by the Peoples Bank and Trust Company board. He joined the bank in 1927, serving as messenger to auditor and assistant cashier before becoming assistant vice president in 1952. Krejci is active in local banking groups and community organizations.

Charles E. Krejci E Street Eet of Peoples Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Krejci al Krejci Peoples Bank School of Banking University of Wisconsin Linn County Bankers Association Iowa Federation of County Bank Officers Linn County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Trinity Methodist Church Grant High School Exchange Club Civic Bureau Civic Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce The South Side Civic Club Isaac Walton League Citizens Advisory Committee of School Board National Office Managers Association

Rail Strength Lifts Stocks But Market Ends Modestly Higher

Late railroad strength and modest gains in leading issues pushed the New York market higher, with indices around five points at best. Mixed results across sectors left losses limited to about three points, while several railroad shares led the advance amid cautious trading. Sioux City Livestock notes and cattle receipts appear in a separate item with calf and steer price ranges detailed.

New York

Chicago produce market recap card bursts with mixed signals

The entry shows volatile poultry and egg pricing with leghorns steady and chicken weaker, regional cheese and potato movements detailed, and assorted grain notes. Sharp price notes for Wisconsin russets, Oregon and Washington russets, and Pontiack round red potatoes accompany egg market quips and mixed feed trends.

Chicago Wisconsin Washington

Cedar Rapids Hog Prices Steady at Market Wednesday

Cedar Rapids market reports hog prices held steady on Wednesday as buyers paid steady prices for hogs delivered at Cedar Rapids. Prices for various weights were listed with ceilings and bid ranges in this regional summary.

Cedar Rapids Cedar

Strength Shown By Feed Grains In Chicago Trading

Chicago trading showed grains with flashes of strength as the day opened. Wheat fell modestly from the start while corn gained on cash receipts and oats followed suit. Brokers attributed the movement to profit taking after a bread grain rally since Labor Day with wheat easing and corn up 34 to 34 cents.

Chicago

Water restrictions eased in Anamosa by mayor

Anamosa Mayor Earl R. Pulver relaxes the city water ban allowing half the town to water gardens on alternate days. No lawn sprinkling is yet permitted and the ban stays in effect on Mondays tied to extra water use for laundering while a new pump is installed. It will take months to secure a properly sized pump.

Anamosa Earl R. Pulver

Oxford Horse Pony Show Results Listed

Special to The Gazette Oxford Lions club horse and pony show results list winners by placing. Local pony winners include Billy Stockman Gary Scheetz Pat Kinney Rickey Stockman Jans Yenser. Western pleasure Pony includes Bobby Boyd Mike Boyd Jean Stoceman Don Grace Mary Lowe.

Oxford Oxford Lions Club Billy Stockman Gary Scheetz Pat Kinney Rickey Stockman Jans Yenser Bobby Boyd Mike Boyd Jean Stoceman Don Grace Mary Lowe William Ketelson Thester Nobis Bob Meade Tom Collins Bob Ernat Ronald Johnson Bob Boyd Linda Lowe Danni Lowe Tone Venter Milton Gautz Bob Ernstrat Meace Vince Grasin Bob Mrade Hrtty O'Brien Carrell Michale Ralphene Ward Bar Bara Sumphrey Tennesees Ung D R. Witter John Wicox Pelman, Borers Floyd Sheckler Charles Cochran

Belt Conveyor Engineer sought by Chicago area manufacturer

Experienced in application and mechanical and structural steel design of belt conveyors and re equipment to bulk materials handling. Excellent opportunity with nationally known manufacturer in Chicago suburban area. Submit resume which will be held confidential, Box E-355 Gazette.

Chicago

Ford to add 2000 workers to boost 1956 production

DETHUIT UP Ford Motor Company will hire about 2,000 workers across its plants by October 1 to lift output by as much as 250,000 cars in 1956. Ford vice president R S McNamara said the expansion aims to meet a larger next year market.

Dethuit Ford Motor Company R. 5S McNamara Ford

Picketing Enjoined At Des Moines Plant

Des Moines reports a temporary injunction in a dispute between Western Tool and Stamping Company and the CIO United Auto Workers. The order limits picketing to two per gate and two at warehouses, bans motionless blocking of entrances, and prohibits mass gatherings at a welfare tent near the plant. The plant will reopen at 7 a.m. Thursday with employees invited back to work.

Des Moines INS Western Tool and Stamping Company CIO United Auto Workers Union Polk County C. Edwin Moore a_ welfare

Boy 8 Looks Around In Iowa City Drive In

An eight year old boy named Larry Hook rode for a distance on highway 261 from Morse and was found in Iowa City by a filling station attendant. He was reluctant to speak with police but explained he was just looking around. Police planned to contact his father Harry Hook and arrange for his return home.

the Gazette Iowa City Larry Hook Morse Here Larry Harry Hook Johnson County

St Joseph’s School Marion Blessing Sets Sunday

The new St Joseph’s parochial school in Marion will be blessed Sunday at 3 p.m. by Archbishop Binz of Dubuque. The Very Rev Msgr Driscoll will preach. Construction began in April with opening Sept 6 and interiors largely finished.

St. Joseph's Marion Binz Dubuque Msgr Driscoll Ieddiocesan

Stiles Named Head of International Group

Bruce Stiles, director of the Iowa Con Stiles named head of international group in Atlanta assignment. Learn to play the accordion. Rental plan for beginners. Ad vanced students welcomed. Phones 2049 Cedar Rapids ask for Jerry Boddicker and Hiltbrunner. Ady.

Stiles International Group Atlanta, Ga INS Bruce [Stiles Cedar Rapids Jerry Boddicker Hiltbrunner Ady

Arlington Postmaster Examination Scheduled

Arlington seeks postmaster candidates with a salary around $4,556 and a team including Janet Citation as president of Wakino Camps, Linda Hart as secretary, Eileen Allen as treasurer, and Lycar Whitesell as scribe. Applications close Sept 27 after a Tuesday meeting at the home of guardian Mrs. Andrew Otting.

Arlington Janet Sharon Otting Linda Hart Eileen Allen Lycar Sail Whitesell the Guardian Andrew Otting

Midwest air defense unit to be set up at Grandview base

The 20th air division will be activated to defend Missouri Kansas and parts of eight states including Iowa Brig Gen Clifford H Rees will command the new unit with headquarters at Grandview Air Force Base The division becomes operational by February as fighter interceptors radar centers and other units transfer from the Central Air Defense Force About 300 personnel will staff the headquarters operation Federal contracts to Iowa industries last month totaled 1,149,000.

Gross H. R. Gross R-la Grandview Air Force Congress I4ase INS Missouri Kansas Iowa Clifford H. Rees Central Air Defense Force Iowa Development Commission Iowa Industries

Jacks Family Hosts Mrs Kiesewetter in Oelwein visit

Mrs. William Kiesewetter of San Diego was hosted Monday by the Jacks and their families in Oelwein. Dr. Darwin Jack and Harold Jack and their kin welcomed the visitor, with a cordial family gathering reflecting ties between the two households.

William Kiesewetter San Diego Jacks Darwin Jack Harold Jack Oelwein

Orientation Activities To Open at Iowa State

Orientation activities for all newcomers at Iowa State College begin Thursday and run through September 20. Freshman day starts at 7 45 a m with President James H Hilton addressing at the armory. Students then split into five divisions for exams and divisional meetings. registration and classification for new and old students set for September 19 and 20. classes begin September 21 at 7 a m.

Gazette Ames Iowa State College James H. Hilton Veterinary Medicine

Bridge Opens Across Illinois River at Beardstown

A dinner guests event marked the opening of a new four and a half million dollar bridge across the Illinois River at Beardstown Illinois. Governor Stratton and Mrs Melissa Ballou joined ten officials to officiate the ceremony. Also mentioned are Mrs Lorna Jensen of Olin and Mrs Owen Turner visiting family in Dumont.

Beardstown Ill Illinois River Edyth Gordon Owen Turner Dumont And Lloyd Faber

Trial of Burkey Set To Start on Oct. 10

Anamosa Iowa Sept 8 1953 The trial of Archey Burkey of Wyoming for the murder of his son Gregory Lee Cerney born Oct 4 1953 was set to open Monday Oct 10 in Portsmouth Va Burkey through his attorney will plead insanity as a defense The Marion Mothers club will meet Thursday at 745 pm with Burkey as guest speaker Tennis players are urged for the district court tournament at Thomas Park Mor en call 166 for details

the Gazette Seaman Robert Cerney Anamosa Portsmouth Archey Burkey Wyoming Cerney Freda Mell Char Marion Gregory Lee Marion Mothers Club Burkey Leighton Ford Thomas Park Nion

Belle Plaine Hosts Third District Legion Conference

Belle Plaine will host American Legion posts and auxiliary units from the Third district on Tuesday September 20 for a full day conference. About 400 attendees are expected with registration at 9 a.m. events include a 4 45 p.m parade led by the Belle Plaine high school band and firing squad from the Norway post.

Belle Plaine Belle Plaines American Legion Iowa Belle Plaine High School Paul Nielsen Norway American Legion Joe Dunlap Tama R. J. Laird Glenn Dugger Congregational Church Dunlap Orvil Maifield Iowa Falls Third District David Fish Helen Schild Roger Pyburn

Triplett Appeals His Life Sentence

Ernest E. Triplett, 50, itinerant music salesman, appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court from a life term for the kidnapping slaying of 8 year old Jimmy Bremmer of Sioux City. Convicted of second degree murder, Triplett was sentenced to life in Fort Madison state penitentiary. Bremmer vanished Aug 31, 1954, with his body found near Sioux City on Sept 29, 1954.

Des Moines Ernest E. Triplett Iowa Supreme Court Jimmy Bremmer Sioux City Triplett Plymouth County

Boone Man To Head Police Association

Edward Peterson of Boone was elected president of the Iowa State Policemen's Association at the annual convention in Ottumwa Tuesday. Other officers include Walter Ehrmann of Davenport Harold McKenna of Sioux City Cliff Bennett of Muscatine as vice presidents D W Rayburn of Des Moines renamed secretary treasurer Robert Wright of Waterloo and Carl Badger of Cedar Rapids as directors.

Ottumwa INS Edward Peterson Boone Iowa State Policemen's Association Walter lEhrmann Davenport Harold McKenna Sioux City Cliff Bennett Muscatine D. W. Rayburn Des Moines Robert Wright Waterloo Carl Badger Cedar Rapids

Assistant Buchanan Engineer Appointed

George Elliott, Buchanan county engineer, announced the resignation of George Smith of Independence and the appointment of Walter Osterhaus as assistant county engineer. Osterhaus will begin Sept 16 and has spent seven years in the engineer's office as an instrument man, inspector, and draftsman. He resides in Independence.

Independence George Smith Walter Osterhaus Buchanan George Elliott Osterhaus

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Tuuesday Lamson Brothers Ada M. Gretten Merchants National Bank C. R. Markets Rom Francis L Dupont & CO James E. Bennett New York Stock Exchange Nat'l Bank Bldg Coo Ier Gazette Kenneth Cornell Mie T. Blantas Wies Rorine Marguerite Anderson Cornell Marion and Cedar, Rapids Gainesville Fla Mr. Cornell Rock Island Madan Basi Nie Governors Open Bridge Towal Leo Hoegh Aksarben Omaha Council Bluffs Nebraska Victor Anderson Tiuveu Ucua Aapius Cornell American Red Cross Red Cross Kiwanis Kiwanwork Methodist Church Cornel Iowa Y Indian Guide Organization Cedar Falls Bulvnyie Wichita Kana Robert Gustus Anes Sidney Anderson St. Panes Aa Vent Ponca Roralettes Jeanette Foster Marion Buralettes Four-H Club Carl Foster Annetta Pearl Judy Matson Janet Thuked Henderson Addition Fourteenth Avenue Fourteenth Street Servation Commission Weand Andiday Norman J. Waffle International Association of Francees Storm Sandra ad/Storm Traverse City Mich Atlanta Canada Lomalico Alaska Hawaiian Kusler Islands Khristine Forkner Donna Kay Beck Marion Rural School Foster Art Matson Marion Kiwanis Club Marion Boy Scouts K.V Blue Bird Girls Dodd Richard Dodd South Plainfield, N. J Merle Dodd Tru-Ade Company Miss Way Elizabeth Keirns Eighth Street Claver Cranbine Eastern Baptist Association John Mollenhauer First Baptist Church Glenn Malentauery Holland Lagerquist Garerr Sam!se Utsheo DE Midwest Defense Vou Donovan Tharp New Wright School Donovan Tharp, Jr Iowa State E. D. Jack Jim Reeder 3Rd Ave Legion Sneg Cronin
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