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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1944
Page
8
Chicago and Omaha livestock desks report hog prices steady with ceilings intact, cattle and steer demand firm, lambs uneven as receipts large. Mixed regional figures show active hog trade, steady to firm cattle, and variable sheep prices across Sioux City and Des Moines listings.
Iowa hog price data from Des Moines shows multiple pen and weight ranges with bids from Mason City Waterloo Ottumwa and Austin. Chicago grain quotations list wheat oats rye barley with open high low and close figures furnished by Lamson Brothers and the Cedar Rapids office.
Chicago market reports show butter and eggs receipts with steady ranges, cheese and live poultry values, and potatoes on track. New York figures list mixed butter, cheese, and egg quotations with current wholesale prices and varying grades.
For the week spanning July 11 to August 5, the Plymouth area reports a note titled Twins or cheddars nc. This brief entry from the Associated Press provides a miscellaneous update likely tied to local events or listings timed within the mid-summer period.
Chicago markets show barley and rye pushing grain prices lower after a private report forecast a large corn crop despite drought in Illinois Indiana and Ohio. Wheat futures fell about 14 to 4 cents, oats down about 1, and rye and barley also weak. Chicago cash provisions listed No 2 hard and mixed wheats with various quotes for oats and rye in spot trade.
A fragmented note urges support for war bonds with unclear names and places. The readable parts stress backing the Warriors and purchasing additional bonds amid wartime fundraising calls.
The hog market held steady on Friday as heavy packers added a dime. Top hog prices reached 14.45 for good hogs 240-400 lbs. packers offered 13.70 for top grade. Cattle and sheep quotes follow, with steers priced up to 16.50 and calves around 11.00 to 14.00, while cows and bulls show varied ranges.
Grain and produce prices list for Cedar Rapids and surrounding markets. corn, soybeans, oats, wheat, rye, hay, straw, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fruits, potatoes, and hides with various No. 2 yellow corn at 1.04 per bushel and No. 2 yellow soybeans at 1.86.
Dr. C Woody Thompson dean of students at the University of Town outlines two main wartime aims: train for the war effort and serve others for that effort, plus prepare for the postwar period. Changes include accelerated civilian credits, new courses, facility lending to Preflight School, and plans to serve up to 1600 Army Specialized Training Program students. The postwar agenda features a central library and housing challenges amid returning veterans, along with overhauling advisory services to provide supportive counsel without stigma.
New York reports a cloudy close as low-priced motors fueled late trading while many leaders held firm or slipped slightly. About 1,000,000 shares changed hands, strongest in two weeks, with many quoted under $10. market tone remained unsettled and varied.
The Cedar Rapids navy recruiting office announced the enlistment of Mark Plowman Jr and Kenneth Eugene Strong of Tama and Darrell Frank Krafka of Elberon in the naval reserve. Boy Scouts and labor recruiters will resume street work Saturday after exhausting 5000 pamphlets. Rev C W Harrop resumes duties as Pale Methodist pastor Sunday with services at 11 after a stroke on April 21. City finances show July court fines and fees totaling 2510.60 with breakdowns for fines marshal fees meals and witness fees.
Pvt Charles H. Raines was killed in action in France on July 14, the notice sent to his sister Mrs E J Barrier of Cedar Rapids says. A former Cedar Rapids resident, he attended local grade school and served in a tank division overseas since February 1, 1944. He is survived by his sister, mother Mrs Alice Raines of Blue Island Illinois, wife in Kansas City Missouri, five sisters and one brother in various cities.
Members of the Knights of Columbus and families will gather at the duck pond in Ellis park at 12:30 p.m. Sunday for the outdoor picnic. If rain, it moves to the K C club at 716 A avenue NE. Ice cream coffee and pop are free. A 3 p.m. sports program follows, with an evening dance at 9 p.m. by the club orchestra.
American armored spearhead marches 20 miles southwest of Rennes as Yank infantry enter Brittany’s capital. Fast mobile thrust pins German pockets, by-passes Rennes, with tanks, infantry, and supply lines pressing south. Prisoners say about 2000 Nazis hold the northern approach near La Charbonniere with anti aircraft guns.
Lester Meeks, 38, and Mrs. Arthur Turner, 40, both residents of southeast district, were hospitalized with knife wounds after a late night fight at Mrs. Turner’s home. Meeks had 250 stitches on a right forearm. Turner suffered a possible skull fracture and scalp and arm injuries. Arthur Turner, 40, was held for investigation. Fred Turner, 69, also injured, received gashes to the ear and shoulder. The incident occurred after midnight in darkness. no one could identify the assailant.
Due to a tire shortage, certificates for 8.25 inch and larger tires dated before July 16 are invalid for transfer or replenishment. Consumers must return unused certificates. dealers must send replenishment portions and unused certificates to the district office by August 10. Emergency boards will review applications and oversee separ ate inventories as of July 29.
John D. Welch, 30, of Sioux City, pled guilty in Judge G K Thompson’s court to desertion and abandonment of minor children and received a suspended one year sentence in the Iowa state penitentiary at Fort Madison. Suspension conditioned on a $500 surety bond for child Eugene Welch’s support at $7.50 weekly. Probate admits will of Albert J. Riglin. Lloyd Arnold Riglin named executor. Dr F C Schadt of Williamsburg sues Elmer Newkirk for $78.50 with 5 percent interest from Sept 24 1940 for services.
Harry Hanson, 33, of 271 Twelfth Street NW, was arraigned in Judge G K Thompson's court on a rape charge and given until Aug 7 at 9 am to enter a plea. He was arrested by police at 1 am near Mt Mercy academy after complaints of a girl calling for help from a parked car. Hanson, previously sentenced in 1939 for assault with intent to commit rape, was found with Mary Ferguson, 17, who listed Allison hotel as her address, in a bar when officers arrived.
Forrest C. Moss and Lucille Larson were fined $25 each plus costs after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct before Police Judge Harry S. Johnson. They were arrested Thursday night at a local hotel on the complaint of Moss’s wife Lost and Found items noted in the downtown district and Vernon Heights area. A collection of classifieds and notices follows, including lost items and various local advertisements.
Interior and exterior painting and repairs offered by multiple tradesmen. Furnaces, chimneys, foundations, and sewer work advertised with free estimates and guaranteed results. Also listed are fur services, sodding, hauling, plumbing, and clerical positions seeking qualified applicants.
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