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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1947
Page
3
Official receipts Tuesday put salable hogs at 7000 cattle at 8000 and sheep at 2500. Livestock generally held steady Monday with sows and lightweight hogs up 50 cents and some fed young cattle down 25 cents.
UPI and USDA data show hog receipts up to 250 pounds and light weights active with prices 50 cents higher. heavier hogs uneven. Cattle receipts near 17,000 with calves 1,200. fed steers and heifers mainly steady to 50 cents higher, top around 23.00 to 24.79. Sheep receipts 3,500 with active bidding for good and choice lambs and fleece-weight variations.
Omaha and Sioux City market notes show feeder and fat cattle receipts with steady to firm prices for steers and heifers, calves and cows mixed. Hogs report varying weights with prices around 24 dollars for lighter barrows and gilts, while lams and sheep show unsettled, weaker or not established markets amid holiday slowdowns.
USDA cattle report shows receipts around 150900 calves and 1400 steers with steady trends for most grades. Prices listed include steer and heifer ranges from 21 to 29 dollars with feeders and replacements noted, while some load lines reflect slight declines.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices were not established as The Gazette went to press on Monday. The report lists bids for steers and cows, calves, and bulls with price ranges across weights and quality, including feeder and yearling categories, plus market quotes for sheep, hides, poultry, eggs, and select fruits and vegetables.
United States Steel wage agreement sparked an early stock surge in New York. Many issues rose more than three points but failed to sustain gains. Trading volume neared 1.2 million shares as deals slowed toward the close.
Combined receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ending Monday totaled 23 500, well below last week and a year ago. Barrows and gilts sold unevenly steady to 50 cents higher as lighter market activity persisted with price ranges listed by weight class.
Jack Roland of 230t B avenue NE reported to police Sunday night that a bullet shattered the windshield of his car while he drove east on Third avenue between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets SE. Residents questioned by police denied knowledge of any shooting in the neighborhood.
Chicago AP reports slight grain price changes Monday with no definite trend. Wheat ends 1% lower to 1% higher, May at 2.5494 to 2.55. Corn declines 2 to 4 higher, May 1.72 to 171?3. Oats slide 1/4 lower to 4? higher, May 8.634 to 8.78.
The list details Chicago cash provisions for grain and fodder with mixed No 1 wheat at $20, No 3 corn at $1.69, No 1 yellow $78.2, and assorted oats barley and clover prices. It records nominal values for red clover sweet clover red top timothy and other forage, reflecting market movements.
Chicago market data shows poultry receipts of 15 trucks with various hens and turkeys priced per dozen or pound, cheese and butter receipts with grade scores, eggs with different container sizes and current/dirties, and potatoes with stock statuses, track figures, and regional price ranges across multiple varieties and origins. The report lists specific prices for ducks, geese, turkeys, cheeses, butter, egg grades, and a broad set of potato varieties including Idaho, Colorado, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and more, with formations of track on deliveries and market demand notes.
Irregular spot quotations based on wholesale sales to jobbers and large retailers. Mixed colors and sizes include extra fancy heavies extras 1 and 2 and processed cane eggs. Butter receipts show higher creamery prices with 92 score and premium marks. tubs often command a premium over bulk carton price.
Mrs John Starman of Marion age 69 died after a long illness. Born Mary Fritz on November 1 1887 in Oxford Junction she moved to Marion 33 years ago. She worked in Marion groceries later served as a stenographer in Linn county and Cedar Rapids schools. She married in 1934 at Iowa City and belonged to Marion Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star. Survived by her husband sister and five nieces. Services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Hayden Funeral Home Oxford Junction with burial there.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stevenson hosted a Sunday picnic at 966 Thirteenth Street to honor Mrs Lucille Day and her son Robert L Day and family of Rock Island as they move to Fort Lauderdale Florida Others present were John and Don Radings Van Horne Iowa Mr and Mrs Lee Summy Cedar Rapids their daughter Peggy and the Ray and Kenneth Domer families William Domer and Elizabeth Stevenson
Mr and Mrs Harley Reynolds Jr hosted a Sunday family reunion at 240 Eleventh Street in honor of his brother in law and sister the Richard Tallmans of Bogota Colombia Relatives present included Mrs Harley Reynolds Sr and Mr and Mrs George Perrinaquet of Edgewood Mr and Mrs J M Tallman of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs A E Fensterman and Everett
Mr and Mrs Richard Ware entertained 18 relatives at dinner Sunday complimenting Ware s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Riggins and their son Donald Long Beach Mr and Mrs Charles Slater and their son Lynn attended a family reunion Sunday in the home of her brother Rollo Wright at Randalia Their son in law and daughter Mr and
A cluttered page lists lost items including a truck wheel with tire, a wrist watch, a coin purse, and a package with a shirt, with contact requests in Cedar Rapids. It also notes a rummage sale at St. Paul’s Church and local ads for services, jewelry stores, and repairs across area businesses and residents with several names and addresses.
Entertainment listings highlight Wednesday ballroom with Stan Plasley and a large band featuring Griff Williams and Bob Kirk plus Wally King. Fringes include Hank Winder acts, Memorial Coliseum booking for Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians. Numerous local service ads cover lawn care, painting, hauling and window shades with contact numbers and estimates.
George F. Ashby, head of United Pacific Railroad, announced western railroads will raise round trip fares about 12 percent effective June 1. He said the increase is permitted under ICC authorization and was agreed at a Chicago meeting, due to higher labor and material costs, while round trips will remain cheaper than two one-way fares.
John W. Irish of Springville and Clyde Perrigo of Cedar Rapids were each sentenced to 30 days in county jail after pleading guilty to intoxication before Justice H. R. Churchill on Monday. Irish was found asleep in the bus depot when arrested by police early Sunday. authorities had warned him at a prior hearing that jail time would follow.
The notice lists CE-MAR Roller Rink open nightly with Monday private parties 730 to 1030 PM. It promotes venues such as MAYVU BALLROOM Z C B J MOELLER COWBOYS and a dance at the Barn Stormers. Also mentions Cedar Rapids spots Twin Towers Cafe Pauls and requests ashes and rubbish hauled via dial numbers.
Numerous small ads seek reliable men and women for sales, clerical, farm, hotel, and service jobs. Positions include salesman, stenographer, dishwashing, carpentry, farm labor, waitress, nurse, and bus driver with varying requirements, locations, and box numbers. some offer housing, meals, or advancement opportunities.
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