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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
23
Chicago AP reports hogs steady to 50 cents higher on Wednesday with strong to 50 higher cattle and sheep at least steady to 50 higher in active trading across classes. Cattle receipts total 5,000 and hogs 4,000 head in the السوق.
Chicago livestock market report shows receipts of 5,506 hogs with prices mainly 22 to 24 dollars and some higher. calves and vealers steady to higher. cattle steady to higher for yearling and fat cows. Sheep receipts 4,000 with slaughter lambs slow. good fed wool lambs around 22 to 23 dollars. ewes around 8.5 to 10.25 dollars.
Receipts 3000 salable with cattle and hogs active to higher bids. Cows and feeders show gains with bulk fed steers 22.00 to 24.00, medium to good cows 13.75 to 15.50, barrows higher with 328 lb pork around 26.25 to 26.50, lighter loads 25.75 to 26.75, slaughter lambs demand stronger as market nets establish prices.
Omaha market notes receipts 2,500 cattle 7,500 Salabie calves and steers advancing up to 25 cents, feeders scarce with mixed grading. Sheep receipts 8,500 steady to weaker with lighter lambs around $22.50 and replacement ewes scarce, slaughter ewes steady. Prices show bulk good and choice cattle and leaner weights. hogs not clearly listed.
Des Moines reports combined hog receipts at 30,000 head, with a week’s average down from 17,509 a year ago. Market notes list varying prices for good and choice hogs across weight ranges from 160 to 550 pounds, with several price points and weights cited.
Cedar Rapids hog market reports a 25 cent higher price with top prime hogs at 25.75 while various weight ranges bring 22.75 to 25.50. Cattle prices show steers from about 20 to 26 dollars, yearlings and cows listed with multiple weight categories. Sheep and wool markets also noted with lambs and wool prices included. Wholesale fruits vegetables and grain futures items appear in the same edition with numerous commodity figures.
The New York market moved irregularly with selective buying keeping an overall balance. Rail, industrial, air transport and aircraft shares led sporadic recoveries as about 700000 shares changed hands and near-close gains and losses were evenly split.
Prices moved in a narrow range as investors stayed on the sidelines with minimal changes and no notable losses. By session end, some small gains appeared, suggesting cautious optimism amid quiet trading.
Chicago market notes show varied produce trading with poultry, cheese, eggs, and potatoes. Listings include receipts totals, price ranges, and quality descriptors across multiple items, noting unsettled markets and mixed demand conditions.
York AP reports egg spot quotations are steady to weak with mixed colors and varying grades. Wholesale receipts to jobbers and large retailers show price ranges for extra fancy to standard grades and weight classes, including A and B percentages and carton bulk pricing.
Oceanographers estimate Arctic Ocean waters undergo a complete renewal on a 150 year cycle. The assessment points to long term shifts in chemistry and circulation patterns affecting regional ecosystems.
Chicago AP report shows grains tumbling after PAM withdrawal from flour market and CCC stepping in with temporary corn buying in City and Chicago. Wheat fell 6% to 10 cents, May at $2.46% lower. corn down 5% to 7% at May around $1.73% lower. oats off 2% to 3% with May at 85%.
The Chicago AP market notes show yellow corn and oats prices, with figures for white hen and heavy white erata, along with barley and clover prices. Various nominal points and futures indications appear, including timothy hay values around seven dollars and sweet clover near eleven dollars.
Kansas City reports salable receipts of 3,000 with calves, slaughter steers steady to 25 cents higher, common and medium kinds steady. Beef steers and good to choice cracking prices noted around 21.50, loads of good to choice move toward 34, sharp grain fed mixed yearlings 22.00 to 23.50, with one lot around 25.00. Stocker steers steady to weak, mid to good stock steers 17.00 to 20.50.
Joseph Zobach, about 80, was found dead in his Cedar Rapids home at 1016 Seventh Street SE. Coroner says he likely died from a heart attack about two weeks earlier after not reporting to work since March 8 at Iowa Steel and Iron Works. Patrolmen found the body. he is survived by a brother Adolph and a sister Mrs. Albert Kalous of Cedar Rapids. body taken to Brosh funeral home.
City briefs report Mrs Eugene Phillips of 604 Cob Bancourt SE has entered Mercy Hospital to undergo surgery. Also noted is a speaking event by Mrs Hazel Johnson, junior missionary superintendent of Niles Ohio, at 7 30 tonight in Free Methodist church.
The Unity guild will hold a regular session at 8 p.m. on Thursday at 1015 Second Avenue SE. The meeting is scheduled to discuss upcoming events and guild business.
The First Baptist church will hold a traditional candlelight communion service Thursday at 7 30 p m at the church.
Boy Scout commissioners will meet at 7 30 Wednesday night in the council office 326 ORC Building with district commissioner Verne Swanson presiding.
W E Wadhams of Cedar Rapids left Tuesday for New York to join a New York Life Insurance Company centennial gathering. The event at the home offices runs April 10 to 12 with about 200 guests. he expects to return April 15.
Sister Mary Miriam principal of Mount Mercy academy and Sister Mary Immaculata head of Mount Mercy college secretarial school will attend the forty fourth annual National Catholic Education Association meeting in Boston from April 7 to 10.
Angeline L. Jekerle a yeoman first class in the Waves and daughter of Mrs. Frank Jekerle of 1124 Tenth Street SE was awarded the good conduct medal in Washington DC where she is stationed at the bureau of medicine and surgery.
Peggy McIlrath daughter of Mr and Mrs A H McIlrath 1753 Third Avenue NE has authored a feature on special courses for veterans wives at Iowa State College for the April issue of Homemaker magazine. She is a sophomore majoring in applied art and serves as junior editor of the Writer's Round Table.
Richard G. Shi 21 of 1022 Third Avenue SE pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Paramount filling station and received a 10 year suspended sentence after being found hiding under a truck. Lyle J. Nelson 23 of 500 Fifth Avenue SE was arrested behind a sign at the station. Both were arraigned Tuesday and pledges due next Monday. Judge Philbrick suspended the sentence on state recommendation. Parole was approved by the Iowa parole board.
Linn county nursing service prepares tuberculosis patch tests for all courthouse staff next Monday. Patches applied 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in offices. readers meet Friday for readings. positive cases receive free chest X-rays. Tests and X-rays provided by the Linn county Tuberculosis Association with board approval. treasurer’s office first to sign up 100 percent.
Seven stockholders of Superior Photographic Equipment Co filed a district court petition claiming the corporation is insolvent and operating at a loss and asking for dissolution and a receiver to dispose of assets. Judge G K Thompson scheduled a hearing for next Tuesday at 9 am. Plaintiffs include G M Million, Margaret M Million, Nicholas T Habib, Paul G Thomas, Paul C Lockwood, Frances Lockwood, Kenneth Tucker, with Edgar L King named as a defendant.
Zail Hudson, 45, of Cedar Rapids route 3, pled guilty to indecent exposure and received six months in county jail from Judge G. K. Thompson. On recommendation, the sentence was suspended during good behavior after his Tuesday arrest by Deputy Sheriff P. J. Whittemore and Ai Mikota for exposure in a car on the Third Avenue bridge.
On Tuesday three wills were admitted to probate in district court. Isaac L. Cork died March 18 and Nicholas Williams was named administrator with bond set at 5 000. Cork named his wife sole beneficiary. Nora Coleman Coggan died March 12 with Josephine Coleman named administratrix and bond 3 000. will directs division among her children. Louise Durham died December 9 with Mary W. Durham named administratrix, bond 200. she named sole heir.
Judge G K Thompson fixed April 14 at 10 a m for a hearing on an ouster suit filed by Estella Zimmerman E Burroughs and Dora Jef fes against Mr and Mrs Lloyd J Maresh The action centers on a lease of 109 acres rented for 1090 dollars starting January 1 1946 which expired March 1 1946
W F Schmitt files in district court seeking an annulment of his marriage to Mayme M Schmitt in Iowa City on January 28. He claims Mayme obtained a Linn County divorce from Melvin J McGowan on April 30, 1946, rendering her ineligible to remarry on January 30, 1947. Earl E May Seed Company sues in district court Walker on an account for merchandise.
John Homer Pollock 45 of Marion died Tuesday evening in Cedar Rapids hospital after an illness. Born August 7, 1901 he was a lifelong farmer from Whittier and retired last August. Survived by wife Leila Coppock a son Donald Wayne daughter Veda Mae two sisters and two brothers. Brief home service 2:15 pm Thursday then 3 pm service at Springville Presbyterian Church. Burial Cedar Memorial Park.
Miss Catharine Klein 86 died Tuesday at a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born in Sherrills Indiana she lived most of her life in Linn County. She was a Marion Presbyterian member past matron of Marion chapter 183 O E S life member of Chautauqua Reading Circle. Survived by two sisters two brothers and three sisters preceded. Services Thursday 2 p.m. at Yocom chapel with burial Oak Shade. Pallbearers are nephews Otto A Robert Trefz Raymond Trefz and Claude Clark.
Mrs. Jerry Jacobsen is elected 1947 sports chairman of the Indian Creek Country club women. Mrs. Hugo Schenken is co chairmen. Women named to committees for the July 10 invitation tournament include Scoring Mrs. Clarice Hiltbrunner Ellen Stepanek Mabel Heintze. Luncheon Mrs. Florence Clauss, Vi Curtis Mel Eastin. Bridge Mrs. Helen Schnoeblin Etta Smylie Ethel Weichert. Prizes Mrs. Art Jeffrey Joyce Remm Luther Johnson. Welcoming Mrs. Wilma Edmonds Judy Johnson Ethel Gordon Louise Spetrino.
Mrs. W. E. Failor hosted a miscellany shower in honor of Miss Martha Kemp and her forthcoming marriage to William Failor. About 20 guests attended the event at 950 Eighteenth Street.
E. B. Castle and Son of Marion have been awarded the contract for the municipal electric light and power plant in Story City Iowa. The fragment also lists various ads and notices about travel, family events, hospital visits, and local businesses.
Fragmentary note from Wichita reports the city claiming status as one of the nation’s largest, with unclear details about measurement or date. It mentions Wichita in Kansas and references a claim of size relative to other cities.
A long community notice page lists names and brief items including lost fur trim, jewelry, and a silver watch. several local residents report travel and family updates. service ads cover sewing, beauty, transportation, and repairs. one obituary notes the death of E elder Roth with family travel details. The page reflects a bustling small town notices section with personal requests and local commerce.
DES MOINES AP Gov. Robert D. Blue said state support of schools is relative to other needs and expressed willingness to back any state aid program funded by proper taxes. He noted Iowa's 44th ranking is irrelevant and urged using 35 percent emergency levy increases to fund local programs.
William Muilenburg and Virgil Spear both of 609 Fourth Avenue SE were each fined $25 by Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace. They were arrested Tuesday night by Patrolman Bernhardt Kraus following a downtown restaurant owner’s complaint of repeated disturbances.
Vendelon Jarosh of 914 Sixteenth Avenue SW was fined $50 by Judge Harry S. Johnson for reckless driving. Patrolmen Albert Burgert and Donald Spicher arrested him after William Kristen reported a hit and run at 1921 Second Street SE. Officers traced water leaks to Jarosh's garage where he admitted guilt. Walsh assisted in the arrest.
R W Schug was re elected mayor Monday defeating D A Musser by 101 to 83. Howard Pruessner and H Co Har eet 2ee Stores were chosen as councilmen.
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