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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1944

Page

8

Livestock Market Wrap from Chicago Omaha Des Moines and Sioux City

Livestock receipts show hogs lower and cattle steady across major Texas Iowa and Nebraska markets. Hogs mostly 10 to 15 cents lower with some declines on heavier weights while cattle demand remains steady and sheep trades uneven with bids lower than recent asking prices. Des Moines reports steady to lower prices on barrows and gilts while Sioux City notes lighter trading in all classes with slight declines in hogs and steady cattle bids.

Chicago Des Moines UPI WFAI Iowa Minnesota Bam Sioux City Livestock Sioux City

Market roundup of produce and dairy items in Chicago and New York

The report shows receipts and prices for poultry, cheese, potatoes, eggs and butter across markets in Chicago and New York. It notes firm markets, varied grades, and specific price levels for items such as Idaho russet potatoes, Bliss Triumphs, and No 1 eggs with current wholesale ranges and ongoing stock movements.

Chicago Nebraska Bliss Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley Biss Florida Bliss Triumphs New York Ihs

Mississippi River stages and forecasts for Wisconsin towns

Davenport reports a rise of 0.7 feet with La Crosse at 3. Portage shows no change while Prairie du Chien records fall to level 1. Dubuc and Gordons Ferry show minor declines. Keokuk notes a rise of 0.4 feet as river stages vary across the region.

Davenport la Crosse Portage No Change Prairie du Chien Dubuc McO.c.or Gordons Ferry Keoxu

Russian Prelate Challenges Papal Authority Across Schism

Moscow report says Patriarch Segcl of the Russian Orthodox church rejected the papal claim that the Pope is vicar of Christ on earth and argued Scripture contradicts Catholic rulings. The dispute renews a centuries-old split with Rome over papal primacy, a factor in the 1054 excommunication of the eastern church.

Moscow Segcl Seige Leo Ixi

Cedar Rapids Hog and Livestock Market Dips Five Cents

Hog prices on the Cedar Rapids market fell five cents across all grades on Friday. Tops list for butchers at 13 60, packers at 12 95. various weight classes show 11 85 to 12 95 with mixed cattle and sheep prices also recorded for steers cows calves and lambs across multiple quality ranges.

Iowa Des Moines Mason C Waterloo Ottumwa Austin Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Grain and Poultry Prices Report

Grain quotes for oats wheat corn and soybeans with yellow corn at 1.04 and soybeans at 1.86. hay straw and hay priced. poultry prices listed for spring broilers heavy hens leghorn hens at 33 21 cents. eggs at 28 24 23 cents. fruits vegetables and potatoes with prices for lemons oranges lettuce onions and apples. hides calf and horse prices also noted. last line mentions full price for pony and glue.

Ifc Florida Solony California

Cedar Rapids youth Bob Gray dies after brief illness

Walter Robert Gray Jr aged 17 son of Mr and Mrs Walter Gray of 1031 Ninth Street NW Cedar Rapids died at 2 30 p m Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness He was born July 13 1926 in Cedar Rapids and was president of the Forum club Roosevelt school active in the art department and a member of the football squad He would have graduated in June Survived by parents two brothers grandparents and a great grandmother Services set for Turner chapel at 4 p m Saturday with burial at Oak Hill cemetery

Walter Robert Bob” Gray Walter Gray Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Pape Forum Club Roosevelt School Charles Richard David Lee John Wilson Topeka Kan Clotilda Bischof Turner Chapel Cline Halsey Oak Hill Cemery Charles F. Templeman Fourth Avenue Solon Painters Union E. J. Bauer A. R. Kunzman William A. Templeman Wilton Junction Rohn Lyle Anderson Oak Hill Cemetery

Obituaries and Burial Notices from Cedar Rapids Area

Obituaries note deaths of Charles F. Templeman 81 of 220 Fourth Ave SW Cedar Rapids with services in Rohn chapel and Oak Hill cemetery burial. Nettie Kriz 86 of 121814 Second St SE Cedar Rapids dies. services at Kuba funeral home. Infant son of Roy and Mrs Thomas, formerly of Cedar Rapids, dies in San Bernardino. Margaret Nyere Besler 78 dies in local hospital. survives daughter Margaret Swann and Nyere siblings.

Good Friday Shuts Major U.S. Markets

The Associated Press reports Good Friday led to widespread closings of principal domestic securities and commodity exchanges. Livestock and dairy markets remained open as usual.

The Associated Press

Stephen Doorley dies after brief illness at 36

Stephen A Doorley 36 of 1249 Fourth Ave SE died at 9 20 am in hospital after a brief illness. He was born May 6 1907 in Cedar Rapids and lifelong resident. Employed by Iowa Engineering Co he belonged to Immaculate Conception church. Survived by his mother Mrs Ellen Doorley two sisters Ellen C Brabbit Alameda Calif and Mary Doorley Santa Ana Calif a niece and two nephews. Body at Monahan funeral home with viewing Saturday funeral announced later.

Margaret Nyere Besler Fifteenth Street Cedar Rapids Margaret Swann Nellsville Wis Mary Reichardt Catherine Ortson Emma Nyere Joseph Nyere Louis Nyere Stephen A. Doorley Fourth Avenue SE Iowa Engineering Company Immaculate Conception Church Ellen Doorley Ellen C. Brabbit Alameda Calif Mary Doorley Santa Ana Monahan Funeral Home

Roosevelt Looks at Soviet Westward Drive and Armistice Talks

President Roosevelt at a news conference said the Soviet military advance had gone well and risks German positions by reaching the western Black Sea. He cited possible west and southward campaigns and noted uncertainty over Romania peace rumors and Italian armistice terms. He also addressed the French National Committee and self determination. Manufacture of about 2,200 metal items has been halted for the duration.

Washington Roosevelt Black Sea Geremany Balkans Romania London Italy French National Committee Europe France

Man Rescues Drowning Dog From River in City

Lewis Lichty of the Pullman hotel saved a dog struggling in the river near the Second Avenue bridge. The dog, owned by Francis Barnett of 917 F Avenue NW, was returned to a grateful owner after police recovered the animal at the station.

Lewis Lichty Pullman Hotel Lichty Second Avenue Francis Barnett F Avenue NW

Bicycle owners urged to obtain 1944 tags Saturday

With mild weather returning police chief Tom Condon urged bicycle owners who have not yet secured 1944 license tags to apply at the police station on Saturday. Officers will issue licenses from 8 am to 5 30 pm. Licenses cost 25 cents and riders must present a 1943 registration card and ensure their bicycle is in repair with required safety equipment.

Tom Condon

Heating and furnace service opportunity with Holland Furnace Co

Advertises a substantial monthly guarantee for furnace cleaning and repair work. Promises essential postwar work with training in heating and air conditioning for future managerial positions. Apply to Holland Furnace Co at 720 1st Ave SW during posted hours.

Holland Furnace CO 1St Ave L. W Myers Davis Cleaners HN Blaus's Sons CO Cleveland Gazette Ave Y Nash Finch CO Red Crown 3Rd St C. R. Tent & Awning Company Hiltbrunner Laren's Towa City L. B._Lamb Sales Co 1St St. NE Troy Laundry Co E. N. Bell Central City

Senior and Design Draftsmen Wanted for War Production

Cedar Rapids manufacturer seeks several men or women with at least three years of practical mechanical design and drafting experience. Must produce accurate parts drawings with specifications, assembly layouts, and layouts, take some responsibility, and know general shop practices. State age education experience draft status and compensation. Include box R-292, Gazette.

Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery 1St Ave Universal Engineering Corporation Cedar Rapids WMC Gazette

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API WFA Omaha Iris Wisconsin C. R George Stauffacher Crescent Lodge A.M Park Brown, Cedar Memorial Dar Rapids Hilda Margaret Swann Catherine Elizabeth Swann Clifford Ernest Swann Charles William Swann Neillsville Besler St. Paul’s Methodist Church Eastern Star Order Winfield, Kaw Susannah Wesley St. Paul's Church Ross E. Pangborn Ross Everett Pangborn Benton County Woodward Hospital Parkers Grove Shellsburg Warren H. Pangborn Graham Services Bertha Graham 405 First, Avenue SW James H. Blackstone, Jr Moon Chapel Linwood Cemetery Miller Edgar S .Miller Sinclair Avenue First Christian Church of Milton Gray Nettie Kriz Second Street Czechoslovakia Silver Lake Minn Henry Kriz Tama Emil Kriz Nettie Carlson Long Beach U.S 1St St B Ave Ith Washington Ave Craemer Craemer's 29Th Ave Alaska AL Ad Dial Ee Ewer Buick Indy Magnus C.ps. Hall Kenny Hofer and His Temple Tom Owen Nat Towles Orch Marva Joe Louis Jan Garber Perl Werner Hurdle & Halter Inn Montrose Hotel Kingston Elmer Young Covington Service Club of Palo Tillie's Tavern Probasco Jeweler Palace Theater Chiverton's 10Th ST Claxton Pharmacy Los Angeles Leavin Baby Pictures Vincent's Jewelry Secereents Jewelry Schaefer Kresge 2Nd St Smithsonian Richards Lab Platner Katz Jewelry & Loan CO 1St St. SE Post Office Giddow Jack First Street Lovely Lady Oil Bishop's Lovely Lady Beauty Shop First Avenue SE Paris Academy Cal Novak Heating Co Morris Pur James V. Novak EAN Seed Millburn Ave Goodyear 2Nd Ave Kutchera Sodding & Fuel Co Walter Ehlers Tom Mason 3Rd Ave Hap's Charlie’s Law Service 14Th Ave Harry Davis Ronnie Bud Myers Cashman Plumbing Spartn JT. Thomas Thornton Serco Fred Young Reliabie Man NOBLE Ray Leeper Canl Hartram Baxter Motor Co Quaker Oats Company Mid-West Insulation CO Kenwood Harms Newman F. W. Woolworth Co Gary Re Economy Forms Corporation P. O Highland Park Station Hubbard Ice & Fuel CO First St. NW Woolworth Co CEDAR_ RAPIDS Paul 3Rd Ave. SE St. Luke's Hospital Apply Colonial Baking CO Priebe & Sons, Inc Ist Espaniel HS MR. DE Lancey B. F Goodrich Silvertown Dunshee 2Nd Ave. SE Ist Ave Cedar Rapids Transfer & Storage Co Bishop Cafeteria Twin Towers Sherwin Williams ,Co LaFayette Cafe Montrose Ambulance Service CO Standard Tire CO BEY Pos Oheens Ada 1St St. NW Troy W Process Laundry CO Harmer Sunshine Food Market 2Nd St. SE Wagepply Laplant- Choate Mfg Nthie Mildred Watson Allison Arce Ae L-311 H. Wetlaufer Oelweth Tie Cag Wilson Wood Products Merchants National Bank Ark Highway Equipment Co D_ Ave Clinton Leo Klinner Klinger Paint Co George Munier Marton Tamidlate Lagomarcino Grupe New Commonwealth Kazy Inn Mack Harry McMillan Vinton Harmony Wolfe Ave Iowa City Paramount Theater Union News Union Railroad Station Iwanted Kory Inn Baxter Motor CO Langhurst, Motor Co 16Th Ave John Robertson Chevrolet St. E P.m Geo Epee FORD Ford Panel Schamberger Motor W. Marion Desoto Swisher Paul Vance Sien Paul Vance Sagb Marion Army Clarence Christopherasn Nash Seadlec Bros Eon Ghats Ipsy WEA General Office Laplant-Choate Mfg, CO
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