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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1947
Page
17
In Chicago, hog prices fell from Monday gains as figures show a 75 cent drop per hundredweight. Cattle prices were mostly steady to 25 cents lower, while lambs held steady but faced bids about 25 cents higher. USDA estimates Wednesday put receipts at 6,000 hogs and 10,000 cattle with 5,000 lambs.
Receipts: cattle 7 500 calves 1 200 hogs 7 000. Prices: hogs steady to higher with top around 22.25 for choice sows. Cattle trade slow with feeders and cows steady to weak. Two loads of fed steers near 26.50 and 1,125 lb cows around 12.75 to 15.25. Wool markets showed some strength for best wool, rare demand otherwise.
Livestock bids show active hog trading with 35 to 50 cent reductions on top sows. calves steady to strong, feedsteers around 27.00, and choice weights near a top around 24.75. Lamb demand remains moderate with good and choice fed woolled lambs above 22.85, replacement stock scarce amid fresh receipts.
AP report from Sioux City notes cattle trade steady to higher with calves and cows up to 25 cents. Steers around 22.00 to 24.00. heifers 18.00 to 22.00. cows 13.50 to 15.50. most feeders 16.00 to 19.00. Hogs see 25 cent declines with top weights 25.85. sows down. feeders steady at 23.50 for 120-160 lb. sheep firm with higher slaughter lamb quotes.
The Cedar Rapids market shows hogs 75 cents lower on Tuesday with top prime butchers at $25.50 and packers $22.75. Hog classes range from 22.50 for 160-170 lb sea butchers to 25.50 for 180-279 lb and 25.25 for 270-300 lb. cattle include steers from 16.50 to 28.00, with yearlings at about 18.00 and cows 9.00 to 13.00 depending on grade. Sheep and lamb values listed with lambs around 23.00 to 22.00, wool at 16.00, hides and poultry prices noted. Grain and produce prices also recorded.
New York stocks tried for a recovery as aviation, motors, steels and select issues rose near the close. Several leaders failed to advance, with only small gains of around a point. Trade volume reached about 800000 shares.
In Chicago the market saw renewed export demand for corn and CCC purchases spark a rally as corn and all grains climbed to intraday highs. Wheat gained about 7 cents, May futures at 2.56. Corn rose to about 1% higher, May at 1.81, oats mostly steady.
The entry lists feed prices and weights for livestock feed components including white oats at $1.50 per pound, Timoth y hay at $7.40, sweet clover hay at 18.00, and mixed samples with various percentages. A sample charge of 1.65 percent is noted, with other items indicating weights and grain classifications.
In Kansas City cattle market volume reached about 6,000 head with overall steady activity. Heifers and mixed yearling cows showed little change while some declines appeared in certain cow categories. Prices ranged with feeder calves at 20 to 26 dollars and stockers around 14 to 18 dollars, utilities and common cows softer but medians holding.
Des Moines reports show cattle and hogs trading with lighter action and smaller averages than a week earlier. Buyers paid around 23.50 to 25.75 per 100 pounds on hogs and 21.75 to 23.10 per 100 pounds on heavier cattle, with assorted weights and lots listed for barrows sows and sows.
AFL union spokesman confirms more than 1000 workers across 13 states including Iowa backed a strike if Greyhound fails to establish a pension and disability plan. Union votes 597 to 167 with 275 not voting. no date set, leader seeks talks within seven days to pursue peaceful resolution.
In a quiet market session the New York bond review shows small declines near the final hour with railroad related issues among the losers. Rock Island convertibles and the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific lines faced declines, while other names like Great Northern and related adjustments also appeared weakened.
In Chicago, Plymouth Springs offers 38 cents for a car of produce while cheese and eggs show varied quotes. Markets report mixed receipts and stock movement with slight demand differences for western and Red River Valley stock. New York eggs see receipts of about 60 thousand, with wholesale prices moving by grade and size.
Sea Scouts used training when a sail boat overturned near the Ellis park dock. Scout Dick Deaver, 17, 1745 K avenue NE, was pulled from the water by companions who also recovered the boat. He reached his home uninjured except for a chill.
E N Food Market at 1512 Mt Vernon Avenue will stay open for business until April 5. The advertisement states the store will operate through the date given in the notice.
B'nai B'rith will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the French room of the Montrose hotel to initiate new members and elect officers for the upcoming year.
The Trowel chapter will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Masonic hall for a regular meeting. Mark Master degree will be conferred on several candidates and refreshments will follow.
All former pupils of Lone Willow school are invited to an Arbor day ceremony at the school on Sixth street road SE at 3 p.m. on Friday. Pupils will plant a willow tree and bury their names to replace the tree after which the school was named.
The Civic bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will host Cedar Rapids attorney Elmer Johnson at Thursday’s dinner meeting. Johnson will discuss Americanism who and what Americans are. Reservations close by Wednesday noon at the Chamber office.
In Aurora Illinois a 16 year old boy confessed to shooting 49 year old Eugene Garnett a Western Union repairman. The youth said he wanted to see somebody die and planned to kill the mayor. Garnett was struck in the back through a window. he crawled 75 feet before collapsing beside his car. He is paralyzed and not expected to live.
A plan to raise 90 million dollars to fund a WWII veteran bonus was outlined by E C Corry Jr at a joint session of Iowa Senate and House military affairs committees. The proposal would issue bonds backed by property tax, unless 4.5 million annually from increased taxes on sales, beer, and cigarettes sufficed.
The April term of the U S district court opens at 2 p m Tuesday. Naturalization hearings for eight petitioners start the calendar. Judge Henry N Graven moved the Handler suit to April 15 and consolidated two OPAC complaints for trial then. A $32500 personal injury case hearing is continued pending further order. Defendants include Ernest A Horner and Hazel K Dwyer with ties to Marion Davenport and Madison Wisconsin.
Chairman Thomas of the House Un American Activities Committee urged Attorney General Clark to prosecute the Communist Party and its officials for failing to register as agents of a foreign government. He also called for action under the Voorhis Act, asserting the party seeks to overthrow the government.
Clarence Beeson, chairman of the Linn county board of supervisors, closed his cigar store in the American building at First Avenue and Second Street E after 14 years. The shop’s spot has housed a cigar store for 28 years, marking the end of an era. Beeson will devote his time to county work as road projects multiply. the corner space will be filled by Service Optical Com.
L. A. Franke won the only race in a quiet Marion election defeating Carl L. Wiley 141 to 18 for Third ward councilman. Mayor John C. Mullin won a fourth term, with all other candidates unopposed. Ward results show First 69, Second 173, Third 160, Fourth 92 votes.
Mrs John Brown travels to Ottumwa after the death of her sister-in-law Mrs John H Ryan. Mrs Ryan’s husband, a longtime passenger conductor on the Marion to Kansas City line, died in January 1945. Survivors include daughter Mrs Mary Zolbar Ottumwa and sons John C Chicago Francis and Dr Joe Ryan Ottumwa. William Ryan of Marion cannot attend due to his wife’s illness.
Sunday night fire destroyed the garage and damaged the residence at 1307 Seventh Street owned by Mr and Mrs C H Sweet and occupied by their nephew Maynard Clark and family. Damage to the east side was extensive before containment. Cause undetermined. Estimated loss under 1000 dollars covered by insurance.
Diane Biddick Annajean Forbes Norma Fay and Darlene Meggers along with Avis Emmons junior are nominated by the Men s Athletic Association for relays queen. Ballots will be issued with tickets purchased for the relays on April 12.
Guy F. Miller chief clerk in Supt. O. A. Beerman's office is home after a vacation with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Melvin Gallatin at Homestead Florida. Mrs Miller stayed in Homestead for a longer visit.
The Gazette notes Lynn Ford a missing winner in Marion high school vocal contest results along with Donna Bailey Ford and John Snell taking first in the trumpet trio and the saxophone quartet winning first. Mrs Edward Lala also served as accompanist.
Washington reports feuding within the Roosevelt clan over politics as Eleanor and Franklin Jr. back the anti Communist American for Democratic Action. Elliott Roosevelt appears in Communist press as a Progressive Party speaker. James Roosevelt is tied to a California money group linked to the Communist line and served as Democratic state chairman.
Richard E Young aged 39 of 712 Fifth Street SE was fined $25 after police found him fighting on a floor and breaking furniture with another person on March 27. Patrolmen Frank O Neill and James Shannon arrested the pair.
A cluttered page lists auto body services, paint jobs, luggage help, jewelry ads, beauty shops, dance venues, cleaning and painting, hauling and waste removal, carpentry, wiring, and general contracting. Numerous phone numbers and scattered business names appear, indicating a busy classified or business directory page.
A jumble of lost items and personal ads including fur, a tripod, a wristwatch, small diamonds, battle bag contents, and various rewards. Contact details reference Hilltop Inn, Bas al Phe ee, and numbers like 3-1450 2 coat we nite stones cal 2-1873 3-156 2-4784 and more scattered locations such as Kresge's and 1730 3rd Ave SE.
William Lawrence Cimillo a 37 year old Bronx resident started a Bronx routine run last Friday and ended up in Hollywood Florida with an empty 44 passenger bus. He said he did not know his destination and wanted to drive. Cimillo was arrested near Gulfstream Race Track after telegraphing his employer for money and arriving there to collect it. Police await disposition from Surface Transportation Company.
Ford Motor Company announced the reinstatement of the deluxe six cylinder Ford business coupe with a price cut to 1,016 dollars. J. R. Davis said new spring models in other lines would appear soon in dealer showrooms after a prior suspension to focus output on different lines.
The Old American Insurance Company offers a hospitalization policy for men and women aged 60 to 85. It covers sickness and accident with daily $5 board and room for up to 30 days per event and $20 for hospital extras. No medical exam, no obligation, no agent calls. write name and date of birth to receive a free policy.
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