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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1964
Page
6
New York stock quotations run Monday with figures supplied by Merrill Lynch. The report lists prices and movements across major equities, reflecting early market activity and analyst notes from the Davenport firm.
Judge Duane Goodken notes charges of intoxication for Bilis R. Cheaney of Louisville with fines of 3 and costs. Also a separate case cites a 10 dollar fine and costs. DeLoyd Swarts and Charlotte Swarts face a divorce suit after a marriage on December 10 1959 and separation in June 14. The plaintiff seeks custody of two children alimony and attorney fees plus property and debt distribution. Judge Matthew Westrate orders a temporary injunction restraining mortgage or disposition of farm property three miles NW of Columbus Junction including machinery, furniture, life insurance, crops, livestock, and debt settlement.
Des Moines Iowa reports total receipts of 418126 for 203 county city and town fairs with disbursements at 3800145 and year end balances shown. The report notes overdrafts as of Nov 1 and lists admitted and dismissed residents and births, reflecting a busy fiscal and civic period across towns including Columbus Junction and New Boston.
Davenport Republican Congressman Fred Schwengel said he has no plans to seek the U.S. Senate seat held by a Sioux City Republican. Schwengel, who defeated last November for a sixth term in Congress, stated he is not interested in the office at present and will instead work for the Republican Party to aid gains from the recent election.
Chicago potatoes report U S shipments for Friday Saturday and Sunday show steady demand. Idaho russets and Red River Valley round reds noted with prices around 8.00 and 5.28 per unit. Wisconsin prices circa 6.25. Market remains steady with moderate demand and some strength in certain lots.
The New York stock market rebounded with active early trading as blue chips led a broad rally. High quality issues rose modestly while Du Pont gained over four points, utilities rails and electronics sectors posting advancing and mixed gains.
A Muscatine County coordinated 4 H feeder banquet honors 16 junior cattle feeders and six feeder pig members at Sweetland Methodist Church. Parents and leaders attend as John McClellan of the Muscatine Kiwanis Club presents trophies and plaques. Marion Fitzgerald will discuss livestock management, with awards based on rate of gain and record keeping rather than show results.
West Liberty plans a teen age New Year party and dance at the Masonic Hall with Bobby Bee and Mrs Wanderers providing music from 230 to 2490. The Strand Theatre assists with a midnight Viva Las Vegas movie. Refreshments follow in the Masonic Dining Room.
Grain prices listed for today include corn No. 2 at 1.17 per bushel with a 1 cent moisture discount for 44 percent moisture and above. soybeans No. 1 at 2.77 with a 0.14 percent moisture discount for 13 percent moisture and above.
Mrs. Iva Dell Sell 76 formerly of Fruitland Township died at Lipplegoes nursing home after an extended illness. Born June 13, 1888 in Mahaska county Iowa, she married Emil G. Sell December 26, 1928 in Palmyra Missouri and was a member of Island Methodist church. Surviving are daughter Genevieve Orr of Muscatine, brothers Glen Curry Des Moines Rex Curry and Louis Curry, and two grandchildren. Interment Memorial Park. L Ivan Norton 63 died at Riverside California from heart ailment. Norton raised in Muscatine and formerly employed as plumber in Washington Iowa. Services Wednesday in Riverside. West Liberty Miss Merie Watters 70 of Flint Michigan funeral held at Snider Funeral Home West Liberty. Former West Liberty school teacher died in Flint. Rev Robert Reynolds officiated with organist Geneva Campbell. pallbearers named. Burial Oakridge Cemetery. Julius Stoterau 95 of West Liberty funeral at Snider with Rev Reynolds officiating. Burial Maplewood Cemetery Luverne Minnesota. Walter R. Hahn 79 funeral at First Methodist Church with Rev Frohardt officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Died December 3 at Muscatine General Hospital. Dorothy Scott organist. pallbearers listed.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Estes vignettes on live TV coverage of Billie Sol Estes trial in Tyler Texas. Estes seeks relief from a state court conviction for swindling and eight year sentence. The case centers on whether televised proceedings violate his constitutional rights.
Chicago wholesale cattle and hog markets report hogs weak by 10 to 25 cents with No 1 and 2 grade butchers 190-220 pounds selling 16.25 to 16.50, 35 head at 18.85 top, slaughter steers down 25 to 30 cents, prime steers around 24.50 to 25.50 per cwt, varied cattle and sheep tonnage listed, with live poultry and produce prices also noted in a general market summary.
CHICAGO The grain futures market was steady to strong with fairly active trading. Soybeans surged to new seasonal highs as March May and July deliveries exceeded 3 dollars per bushel, May nearly 3.05 at one point. Corn rose briefly then eased on profit taking. oats advanced while rye and wheat lagged. Estimated carlot receipts listed wheat 5, corn 279, oats 39, barley 44, soybeans 5, rye none.
Chicago cash grain markets show no sales of wheat oats or soybeans. Prices listed for corn and orange line notes for futures and vegetable oils appear with minor changes in the trading page as of late session.
The Omaha market shows 1,500 barrows and gilts steady to strong, 1,875 33.50 for sows, calves around 300, steers and heifers weak to 50 with heavy declines, choosing 21.50 for steer/heifer levels, and 3,500 sheep with slaughter lambs steady to lower, prime woolled lambs around 21.00.
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