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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1946
Page
4
In Chicago bids for cattle fell as eastern demand narrowed for plain quality stock. Lambs were held for a likely new season high. Steers sold $15.50 to $16.25, topping $16.75 on 1,135-pounders, off the week's peak. Hog prices held to ceilings with 4,500 head salable. No lamb market established early with asks around $17.60 up 25 cents from prior days.
In Chicago animals traded unevenly as ble calf and steer lots showed a steady to higher tone. Cattle receipts totaled about 2 000 with steers averaging around 15.50 to 16.75 and heifers near 16.25. cows and bulls showed varied strength while woolled lambs drew prices up to 17.25 and Colorado sheep at 16.90 with strong undertones noted.
Salable hog receipts and total 1 500 with prices around 14.60 for most. Cattle receipts 400 with calves 50 and cows slow as some carryover into next week. feeder steers 17.25 and cows 11.00 to 15.90, bulls 14.00. Slaughter lambs 1 600 fairly active at 97 to 107 pounds. woolly sheep skins 15.00. two decks medium to good 60 to 70 pounds wooled.
Sioux City market shows 2,500 cattle receipts with steady demand. Steers and stockers held firm with feeder prices around 17.25 for fed steers and 17.15 for road choice, feedyard sales 13.75 to 16.00, cows 7.8 to . cattle offerings lean to canners and cutters at 7.5, dairy and feeder notes reflect limited supply and steady bids.
Combined hog receipts at 19 concentration yards and packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota rose to 28 000 for the 48 hour period ending Friday 8 a.m. from 26 000 a week earlier and 22 600 a year ago Averages show loads heavier than the prior week with various weight classes and price ranges listed for barrows gilts and sows including 160 pounds at 13 78 to 14 45 and 450 550 pounds at 13 70.
AP notes a Kansas City cattle sale with 300 head offered and a total 1200 in market listings. Odd head numbers appear, with fewer than 100 head offered for sale and market activity described as nominal.
The Cedar Rapids hog market quotes ceiling prices with prime butchers at 14.45 and hogs around 160-180 pounds at 14.40 to 14.50. The cattle market lists dressing grades AA to D with prices spanning about 12.00 to 16.65, including steer and heifer figures and various quality grades. Also shown are lambs, eggs, and vegetables with scattered per-unit prices and receipts noted.
New York stocks moved along a narrow path in a quiet session with low priced industrials showing some gain while overall activity was muted. Trading volume approached 1.2 million shares as the list ended mixed with advances and declines near the close.
New York bond market stayed steady with rails leading the gains. Higher priced issues like Katy, Northern Pacific, and Union Pacific first 4s rose by 2 points or more, while many low priced rails slipped back after earlier gains.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railway workers receive an eight cent hourly increase announced by A. R. Swem. The raise avoids Wage Stabilization board approval as passenger rates stay unchanged. Additional increases of 12 and 17 cents apply to two employee classifications.
Twenty two Grand Junction high school seniors toured Anamosa and Cedar Rapids on an educational trip led by Supt A B Ogland. They visited the state men's reformatory at Anamosa and in Cedar Rapids saw the Iowa Electric Light and Power plant and the Gazette company.
May rye faced wide swings on Friday in Chicago with a 3 cent loss on Thursday and a 6 cent intraday rally. Wheat, corn and barley held at ceilings of 1.8344, 1.214 and 1.2614 dollars respectively. Oats ended unchanged, rye settled at 5 cents down and May at 2.36 dollars.
AP report from Chicago lists No. 2 red and hard wheat at 1 dollar nominal with ceiling, No. 2 yellow corn at 1.19 nominal ceiling, No. 2 white oats at 0.86 to 0.81 with limit, malt barley 1.25 to 1.43 nominal, feed barley 1.14 to 1.24 nominal, field hay prices for red clover 31.50, sweet clover 10, timothy 5.75 to 6.00, alfalfa 33, red top 12.00 to 30.00 per hundredweight.
Chicago market notes firm prices across poultry, butter, eggs, and potatoes. Beeves and longhorns lead with various cheese and dairy quotes. extensive potato arrivals include Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Texas stock with mixed grades and sizes.
New York price report lists wholesale egg values with mixed color eggs at 37 38 cents for Extras No 1 to No 4 over 45 pounds, and 33 34 cents for standard No 1 to No 4 over 45 pounds. Butter receipts total 370 348 with prices firm. Cheeses receipts 83 827 also firm and unchanged.
The Omaha metropolitan council of the United Packinghouse Workers of America demands a congressional inquiry into current packing industry operations under seizure. The resolution names President Truman and top officials, accuses agencies of inaction, and cites layoffs linked to livestock pricing and OPA caps on meat.
Minneapolis report from Northwestern National Life Insurance notes building costs run 44 percent higher than 1940 and cautions veterans and future homeowners to beware of jerry building. Buyers should deal with reputable builders or insist on expert inspections during construction funded by the mortgage lender.
Farm editor Rex Conn argues the core issue is whether American consumers will pay fair prices to producers for food and wear, noting parity goals unmet by the market and subsidies totaling about 1.8 billion dollars yearly. He cites a 90 percent parity guarantee through Jan 1, 1949 and urges subsidy removal to align prices with incomes.
Lumir Rohlena of Fairfax and John F. Louvar of route 2 were each fined 50 dollars and costs in police court Friday for reckless driving. Patrolmen Murdock and Shimek reported erratic driving on Sixth street from Eighteenth to Wilson avenue SW. Louvar was chased for several blocks before stopping. Rohlena's car narrowly missed the squad car as officers spoke with Louvar.
Tokyo reported the Japanese government estimates 170000 horses will be slaughtered for food in 1946, reflecting wartime austerity measures and postwar food shortages.
Notice of incorporation of The Turner Company Iowa with principal office in Cedar Rapids Linn County It outlines authorized capital stock of 1000 shares at 10 each and sets management structure including David Turner as president and Ronald Evans as executive VP along with initial directors and officers. It describes meeting cadence and stockholder rights with two thirds vote to amend articles and right to renew term.
Public Library announces a collection of titles for home planning and decor. Alice Story, librarian, lists works by Williams, Stone, Nelson, Ford, Wills, Johnstone, Creighton, Sooy, Woodbridge, Abercrombie, Koues, Whitman, Eberlein, Kones, Picken, Storey, Gillies, Lewis and others for builders remodelers and decorators.
A man writes two bad checks totaling 179.94 in Cedar Rapids. One for 94.74 passed at a filling station run by G. H. Clift. the other for 85 passed at Parkson tavern. The checks bore false endorsements and were traced to Garrett and Holmes Co. Inc. with signatures C. L. Holmes. Authorities note the suspect uses the name Williams and is sought by several departments.
Ellis Park Municipal Golf Links will open Saturday per Parks Commissioner Richard C Jones. Season tickets cost 7.50 dollars available at the club house. 18 holes on weekends and holidays cost 0.45 dollars while nine holes require a prior 18 hole round. Weekday 18 hole rate is 0.35 dollars and nine holes 0.25. All players must register and start at the No 1 tee, course rules posted at the club house.
The Eastern Central Iowa Peace Officers association meeting rescheduled to Thursday April 18 will feature Fred Cooper superintendent of the Eldora Training School for Boys as speaker. An FBI school event accompanies the gathering with a 6 30 p.m. chicken dinner at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce building.
Maine lodge 643 will meet Friday at 8 p.m. for regular session and initiatory work. Townsend Victory club 8 plans a picnic supper Sunday at 6 p.m. in the K of P hall followed by social hour. Sunday school at Prairie Chapel at 10 a.m. with worship 11 to noon. Passion week services 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Rev Lyle K. Anderson speaks on Palm Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Shueyville United Brethren church. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. Christien Endeavor 7:30 p.m.
Palm Sunday services are set for 7 30 p.m. at St John s Lutheran Ely with Rev J Hamilton Dawson of Des Moines delivering a sermon titled Christ Our King Sunday school starts at 10 a m The Rev C W Harrop will speak on Jesus Donkeys at 11 a m Sunday school meets at 10 a m Eggs roll donations for St Luke s hospital free bed work will be collected by George McCulloch s.
Wilson high school's National Honor Society chapter inducted nine students from the junior and senior classes. Members named include Arlene Dvorak Betty Kapoun Dorothy Kottmeier 12-A class and Bob Anderson, among others.
Patsy Reid Ruth Vornholt Janet Wessale Harold Steen and Don Harmon were inducted as new members at Wilson School with Bob Fiala presiding. The ceremony featured a prologue from the school orchestra under Stanley Wesley and explanations of society principles by Howard Prochaska Norma Kloubec Mary Crane Marilyn Unzeitig and Bob Zamastil. Pierre Tracy presented pins and explained qualifications followed by a reception for inductees and their parents.
DES MOINES AP Distributors' allotments of straight whisky to the Iowa Liquor Commission have been cut in half but the per permit limit remains one fifth. One bottle is available for each permit holder in the period ending April 27 and another from April 29 to May 18. Lane says no expected increase and notes cutbacks due to distillers shifting supply to blended whisky.
A new incendiary fire in Boston’s Back Bay killed 70 year old Clara Bowers and follows Wednesday’s spree where a suspected arsonist sparked three apartment blazes that killed eight. Detectives questioned a second suspect as three fires raged in an apartment house on West Newton Street.
The Iowa board of education reports no general contractor bids for the Currier Hall women's dormitory addition at the University of Iowa. Subcontracts for plumbing and similar work did not proceed to awards. The plan would add sleeping and dining facilities for 150 university women and the board may or may not reopen bidding.
Mason City Mrs June Kelso died Friday from injuries after a head on collision between a truck and a car on highway 106 three miles east of Clear Lake.
Edward C. Finkbine former Green Bay Lumber president and Chicago Great Western railway director died last May in California. An inventory filed in Des Moines district court lists his estate at 643287 and notes his Des Moines residence.
An old advertisement promotes PASTEETHL as an improved powder for dental trays to improve taste and odor. It claims to prevent sour denture breath and to be sold as FASTEETH at drug stores.
Raymond H. Caraway 44 of 630 Sixth Avenue Marion died of a heart attack at 4 05 a m Friday five minutes after finishing night work at Midland Rubber plant Cedar Rapids He was foreman born Sept 16 1901 son of Harry and Myra Beach Caraway Mt Vernon married April 7 1920 to Lucille Newman They moved to Marion 21 years ago Survived by wife parents three daughters Mrs Rayona Karr Hope Caraway and Mrs Donnabelle McCullough three grandchildren one sister Mrs Myrtle Duncan Cen ter Point three brothers Archie Cedar Rapids Merle Mt Vernon and Earl Marion Services 230 p m Sunday at Yocom chapel Rev Vernon H Carter officiating burial Cedar Memorial park Friends may call at chapel.
Petty Officer in charge Clement Allan Eacker comes home from the South Pacific after four years of Navy service. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific battle areas and has re enlisted.
David Loomis of Washington DC visits Miss Patricia Peck at her parents home. Bertha Barnes visits Chicago to see son Marion Barnes. Nickeson’s Furniture advertises a food sale. Charles Granger improves at St Luke’s hospital. Marie Dwyer and son Matt relocate to Lancaster Wisconsin. Pvt Edward Failor informs parents of transfer to Chanute Field Illinois to study meteorology.
Mr and Mrs Harold Young relocated to 2000 Tenth Avenue purchasing the home from Mr and Mrs W J Liebe who moved to an apartment at 2223 Third Avenue. The change documents a standard residence transfer and occupancy shift between the parties.
Mrs. Tuella G. McGowan of Huntington Park California visits her mother Mrs. George B. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Lingard move to Marion from Redondo Beach California and will reside at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lingard Mrs. Lingard is the former Wealthy Covington daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Covington.
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Engle man of Rock Island and their son John Allan are spending the weekend with Mrs. Engleman s parents Mr. and Mrs Willard Haak southeast of Marion.
Helen Frazier, a Marion high school senior, will represent the school at the state finals of the Iowa High School Speech Association in Oskaloosa on Saturday. She will compete in original oratory and oratorical declamation, with Blaine Eng as instructor. Forty-two schools will be represented by 140 contestants.
James Miller son of Henry N Miller is promoted to technician five/g while serving with American forces on Luzon Philippines. The change elevates him within his unit and reflects ongoing postwar responsibilities in the region.
Marine Pfc Dale A Nicola on leave after 22 months service in the South Pacific was a guest of the Hugh Huttons. His home is listed as West Union.
Mr and Mrs William Scott have relocated to Glen Allin North Dakota where Scott is employed in construction work.
Mr and Mrs Frank B Travis departed Friday for Pasadena California where Travis intends to enroll at the California Institute of Technology.
Eastern Journal reports veterans returning from overseas are arriving at U S ports aboard ships including the S S Marshall arriving Seattle on April 12 and the N Y A Victory and St Albans Victory vessels on April 11. Names listed include S Sgt Edward C Gilmore Cpl Robert H Riedel T 4 George L Fraseur T 5 James A Sloan and Cpl Robert J Simitz with Cedar Rapids Tipton Walker and Washington connections.
Editor notes arrival dates are estimated and may be incorrect. Passenger lists may also contain errors, with caution advised for travelers and relatives checking schedules and records.
Richard Packard a Council Bluffs veteran wed Miss Patricia Light of Berkshire England after a romance paused for four years by World War II. They plan a brief honeymoon before returning to their home. The couple carried their story from England through Africa and five campaigns to their wedding in Council Bluffs.
The petition on equity seeks a decree against Rita and others in Cedar County Iowa. The suit alleges inhuman treatment endangering the plaintiff and requires the respondent to appear by a specified date or a default decree will be entered.
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