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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1942

Page

21

Livestock Prices Steady After Week Of Good Advance

Chicago market report shows cattle at top levels since 1937 for fat cattle and steady overall demand. Fed steers and yearlings slipped late while calves and vealers faced mixed moves. top hogs and lambs set modest new highs with varied weekly receipts and offerings. Furnished by Lamson Brothers. Cedar Rapids office listed.

Chicago Ccomuber Californie California Lamson Brothers and Company H. R. Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National

Wheat and Corn Prices Diverge After Saturday Trade

Wheat prices fell on selling pressure with July wheat around 11.25 cents, while corn futures showed resilience with May and July slight declines. Oats and soybeans also dipped modestly as weather and storage concerns weighed on sentiment, with Winnipeg markets remaining firmer.

Board of Trade C. M. Galvin James E. Bennett Pany U. S Winnipeg

Cattle and calf prices mixed on Omaha market reports

Receipts near 1100 head with U S department figures showing mixed cattle trade. Sows and barrows steady to 35 cents higher. vealers and yearlings up to 30 cents, fat lambs strong about 25 cents higher. Prices listed for choice and prime calves to 15.90 pounds, with various ranges for cows bulls and feeding lambs.

Omaha U. S&s. Dept. Agriculte Ihe California

Des Moines U S Dept of Agriculture slaughter data report

Combined one week at concentration yards shows 23100 head, up from 19300 a year ago, with higher prices for good and choice hogs and sows. Prices listed per hundredweight span 12.85 to 14.60 for various weight ranges, with totals around 12.9 to 13.9 dollars.

DES Moines INS U. S. Dept. Agriculture SS -Eels

Austin Hog Market Reports Wide Price Range

In Austin the hog market shows varied quotes across weights and grades. Prices range from 12.15 to 13.50 per hundredweight with several bands around 12.80 to 13.30, reflecting typical market fluctuations for light to heavy hogs.

Austin Hog Market Austin

Sioux City Livestock Market Weekly Report

Calf and yearling sales showed market firmness with calves salable and yearlings up to 25 cents higher. Heifers and cows largely improved. fed steers and medium grades up. prices ranged from 12 to 15 dollars for select beef, lambs around 11 to 17 dollars with varied demand across grades.

Sioux City Dept Fiesh Lambs

Bond Markets Narrow on Irregular Short Session

The bond market closed with a narrow, irregular session as traders showed limited moves. Utilities and domestic issues saw muted activity while most issues traded within a narrow margin of Thursday’s levels.

Reese Saace Fener Ac- Sewegheld Amore Cies

Market Ticker Shows Small Gains Across Bonds and Rails

Industrial stocks edge higher as rails and bonds lift modestly. Bond issues like NT Baa and various rail names rise slightly, with small percentage gains daily. Odd symbols and fragmented text indicate a noisy OCR page summary of price moves and securities.

Utiis Ina MOS Gaisray Industrial Iue Siechs 'Sa Iors Jonas

Local Hog Prices Slightly Higher This Saturday

Local hog prices rise on the local market with all grades up five cents. The long haul top reaches $13.85 as of Saturday.

Grain Prices and Hay Report From Cedar Rapids

Grain market notes for Cedar Rapids show No 2 yellow soybeans at $1.80 and No 7 wheat prices, with hay and straw market activity listed for baled tame and other offerings. The fragment references miscellaneous grain items and pricing details in a Cedar Rapids market brief.

Champ Peke Confounds Dog Show Officials

In Cleveland a five year old Pomeranian named Champ Peke becomes the first dog to run out during the Best in Show judging, causing officials to scramble as the pooch is retrieved from a taxi and returned to the ring.

Champ Peke Cleveland Pomserve Kennel Club

Federal office runs 117 Alaska native schools

The federal office of Indian Affairs operates 117 schools for Alaska natives, reflecting a broad federal education program in the territory.

Federal Office of Indian Affairs Alaska

Stocks Drift In Light Trading After Holiday Pause

New York stocks moved irregularly on a light trading day after the Good Friday holiday. Leading issues showed fractional changes while special issues swung from gains over 3 points to losses over 5. Low priced stocks Libby McNeill and Libby NashKelvinator moved with volume. Du Pont led chemicals with a near point gain.

YORK Libby, McNeill and Libby Nash-Kelvinator Hudson du Pont

Wall Street Stocks Reported by J and Co Saturday Notes

A fragmented financial snippet lists American issue bids and yields. Stocks including Amn Can 62% Amn Maracaibo Manville Pow Capr Rad 48 Me Amn Roll Mills Owens Stee l Favs 18% Loews Tel Tel 116% Wat Works Martin ont Sas Motor Wisse 38a are shown with varied percentages. The fragment references markets and company names without a clear narrative or dates.

Alaska

MacArthur Asks Divine Guidance In Easter Message

General MacArthur urged divine guidance in his Easter message while in Australia. The missive, sent from Little Rock origins, accompanied his discussions with Prime Minister John Curtin and Australian officials about his Southwest Pacific command.

MacArthur Arters Australia Gen. MacArthur Sanctuary of God Chatet Chama Heaenet Little Rock Ark Free Who Gen John Curtin Southwest Pacific

Market quotes for grains and feed ingredients

The text lists prices and classifications for wheat oats and barley with standard grades and cash percentages. It notes No 1 and No 2 grades with percentages and further prices for feed and screen, including bellies and related cash figures.

Defense Work Poll Finds Many Talented Women

PENDLETON Oregon UPI reports state registration for mobilization of women for defense work shows many talented applicants. The piece mentions a graduate nurse who is also qualified as a ranch manager and tractor driver or dietician.

Pendleton Orc

Vernon Clark Reported In London

Mrs. Charles Sweet received a Friday message from her nephew Vernon Clark stating he has arrived in London England confirming his travel.

Vernon Clark London Charles Sweet England

University of Iowa student visiting local family weekend

Albert W. Schenken, a junior in the University of Iowa College of Commerce, is spending the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A A Schenk.

Albert W. Schenken University of Iowa College of Commerce A. A. Schenk Matt Clear Lake Matt Mullin

Jackie Coogan Separates From Wife of Newborn Son

Hollywood star Jackie Coogan says he has separated from his second wife Flower Parry, mother of their newborn son John Anthony, after a five month marriage. He notes he will still support the child while Flower remains with her parents in Gardnerville Nev.

Hollywood Jackie John Anthony Flower Parry Betty Grable U. S Coogan Miss Parry Gardnerville Nev Flower

Luther college male chorus to enter national contest

The Luther college male chorus will compete in a nationwide contest with district winners advancing to New York for Waring broadcasts. The results of the contests will be announced in y OSSIAN-Miss Lorraine Holzer has left for Washington to work as a civil service typist. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Holzer. The Commercial club banquet speaker will be H E Roberts, with six handed pinochle at 12 tables. The Washington Prairie Theran church will install April 12. N Larsen to Town district service. Independences First Presbyterian church held its annual meeting and elected elders C W Fiester R N Ritchie LeRoy Hellickson. Hellickson was jailed in Fayette county. Spragg in Buchanan county jail. A San Francisco Navy veteran, Douglas Headington and Miss Mary Lynn married in Decorah. he is now in New York City as a first class airplane mechanic. Neva Dewey resigns as telephone operator April 15 after 16 years. Calamus Shakesperean club officers elected: President Mrs Hazen co president Mrs secretary treasurer Mrs Rae Stueland. Echo staff for 1942 at Calamus consolidated high school named Marlys Pruhs editor-in-chief Corrine Nerhus assistant editor Raymond Schwartz business manager Delda Miller Joyce Schwartz sports editors Robert Horstman Elnora Jerikpeeen.

Luther College New York Y. Ossian Lorraine Holzer Washington, D. C William Holzer Commercial Club H. E. Roberts LeRoy Hellickson Hellickson West Union Fayette County Spragg Buchanan County Reno Nevada Douglas Headington San Frne Mary Lynn Aeog Soin Floyd Headington Decorah Navy California New York City Calamus Calamus Consolidated High School Marlys Pruhs Corrine Nerhus Raymond Schwartz Delda Miller Joyce Schwartz Robert Horstman Elnora

Clifford Hyde Moves to Lansing for Construction Work

Clifford Hyde has gone to Lansing Michigan to work for a construction company.

Clifford Hyde Gome Lansing, Mich

Powell Couple Return From Apparaiso Visit

Mr and Mrs Powell returned from Apparaiso Indiana where they spent several weeks with relatives.

Mrs. Paigs Powell Apparaiso Ind

Guests at the Grote Home Include Smith and Nuenschwander

In the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Grote guests included their daughter Mrs. Benita Smith home demonstration agent at LeMars and Mrs. Grote's sister Mrs. Elizabeth Nuenschwander of Remsen.

Esster John A. Grote Benita Smith LeMars Grote Elizabeth Nuenschwander Remsen

Miss Helene Fiedler Spends Easter Vacation at Home

Miss Helene Fiedler a Loras college student in Dubuque is spending the Easter vacation at her home here.

Helene Fiedler Em- Fiedler Loras College Dubuque

Kite contest set for Granger pasture

Cub scout pack No. 58 schedules its annual kite contest for 2 p m Sunday in Granger's pasture. Other items note visits among Iowa City families, a university student weekend in Des Moines, and local shop promotions and meals from Wood Acres and Owens Cut Rate Drug.

Cub Scout Pack No Granger's Pasture

Local Residents Summoned by Illness and Visit

John R. Fillmore of west of Marion visits daughter Mrs. Warren Hoff for the past week. Joseph R. Cruzan confined at home 360 Eleventh street due to an eye infection.

John R. Fillmore Marion Warren Hoff Joseph R. Cruzan Eleventh Street

Easter Services at Marion Churches Across Denominations

The Marion area lists Easter and regular Sunday services across multiple churches. Masses and worship times vary by parish with sermons on themes like The Great Certainty and The Glorious Easter Message. Education programs include Bible school and Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.,各 churchs highlight special services and baptisms.

Joseph T. J. McElliott Vernon H. Carter Bible School Christ Mae Methodist Gu James, Jr Arthur W. Henke Presbyterian St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Carl E. Krog Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Ama Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel Seekworth

Want Ad Rates Remain Stable Amid Shifts in Listings

Classified section shows rate table with price brackets and periods. Readers see tiered costs per column for different ad sizes and durations, indicating steady pricing structure. The snippet suggests ongoing adoption of standard classified pricing across categories.

Social visits noted among Perry residents

Mrs. George H. Fullerton of Perry is visiting sister in law Mrs. E. C. Ainley. Miss Vida Gunn of Savanna Illinois visits Miss Johnson in her home. Gunn plans to return to Savanna Sunday.

George H. Fullerton of Perry Inlaw E. C. Ainley Vida Gunn Savanna Miss Johnson Miss Gunn

Lost items and rewards listed in local notice

A jumble of fragmented notices offers rewards for missing items including a gold watch, a purse with money and coins, an English letter with brown markings, and a dog or other items. Several entries mention food stamps or contact numbers like Dial 2-9 and 2-3507 for recovery or rewards.

Sitac

Berlin Weather Signals First Spring Rainfall

A German broadcaster notes the first heavy rains of spring have begun in some areas. The report highlights detectable rain in select locales signaling seasonal shift.

Berlin

Easter Luncheon Attends Tow and Storck Families

Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Tow host Easter day plan with relatives as Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Storck and son Kenneth of North Kansas City, Missouri join for a luncheon at their home.

Mrs. Emmet Tow G. A. Storck Kenneth North Kansas City, Mo

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