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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1936
Page
13
Government buying halted as trade absorbs day's run. Thursday estimates show cattle 7 000 hogs 12 000 sheep 8 500 in Chicago AP report. Cattle run trimmed to meet demand and federal buyers withdrew. Early trade for yearlings and light steers was active with steady prices while heavier bullocks weakened.
U S Department of Agriculture report shows hog receipts 16,000 with steady to weak undertone and some early strength in light weights. Cattle receipts 11,000 feature long fed bullocks and steady yearlings while weights 200–400 lb sold best. Sheep receipts 11,000 with good native lambs steady and lower grades weakening.
Combined hog receipts at 21 yards and 9 plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. Wednesday totaled 20 900, up from 13 800 a week ago and 5 300 a year ago. Prices varied by weight with generally steady bids for medium to heavy hogs and some lower offers for lighter kinds.
Receipts total 2 800 cattle with opening steady bids on slaughter classes while heavier fed steers meet some declines. Milk fed weaners bring 6 50 to 7 50, selects to 8 00, odd head 8 50. calves 1 700 firmer with milk-fed weaners 6 50 to 7 50 and grass calves 3 00. Receipts later climb to 5 500 with weights under 200 down 40 cents and top cows around 10 50 for 200 260 Ibs and 280 300 Ibs about 9 30.
AP report shows cattle receipts at 4006 with steadier fed cattle and weaker grass stock. Hog receipts 6500 with slow bids, sows steady near 9.15 to 9.49, pigs flat. Sheep 1500 with no early fat lambs, natives above 9.75 and fat ewes around 3.50.
USDA hog receipts 7,000 with gains to 25c. top 10.75 for 180-220 lb hogs. Cattle receipts 17,000 with calves 700 and cattle up to 15c. fed steers to 9.10 and cows to 5.50. Sheep receipts 5,000 with lambs up to 25c. native lambs around 10.00.
Ottumwa hog prices eased and rose in varying 5 to 15 cent changes across weights at 11 a.m. Prices ranged from about 8.25 to 10.60 for standard weight classes and Packers values, while Waterloo held steady with little change.
The Austin Minnesota hog market shows steady to five cent lower trends with ranges for 180 to 350 pound hogs. Price tiers run from $10.25 to $9.15 for various weight brackets, and sows over 275 to 550 pounds fetch $7.80 to $8.75.
Local hog prices show only a slight change on Wednesday with the top steady at 10 dollars 65 cents. Choice cattle are reported slightly higher.
Market notices show calf prices 140-190 lbs at 7.00, lambs 70-90 lbs around 9.50, cattle with various grades and weights from steers to yearlings and cows. Winnipeg market figures list futures with high lows and closes for Oct Dec May contracts.
Market listing from Cedar Rapids shows grain prices for wheat oats rye barley corn and soybeans with various grades. Also included are hay straw eggs wholesale fruits vegetables and cured hides with multiple price points and item descriptions.
Minneapolis AP notes flour carload lots per barrel in 98 pound sacks with Family patents up 15 cents to 7.85 48 05 and standard patents up 20 cents to 7.15 q1. Prices for shipments reach 26.578 with pure brand at 6.50 and standard middlings around 26.50 27. The report shows varied pricing across patent and middling flour in the market.
A very moderate volume of wool business moved in Boston on Wednesday with most activity in fine western grown wools in original bags. French combing length wools sold at 24 83 cents scoured. short French combing wools from New Mexico Colorado and Arizona brought 80 81 cents. occasional lots of fine territory wool with good French combing at staple lengths sold around 86 87 cents.
Sugar market in New York shows raw hold at $3.65 with futures mixed as Sept gains to $2.73, up 2 points. Other contracts flat. Jan at $2.49 and March at $2.44. Refined granulated unchanged at $4.75.
Rates listed for currencies around the world show the British pound at 50.134 cents and the franc at 6.59 cents. Other figures include Germany free 40.22, Italy 7.8742, Denmark 22.41, Sweden 25.87, Japan Tokio 29.372, Hongkong 31.25 and Montreal New York 100.00.
Chicago trading ends with wheat up as Winnipeg and domestic markets show strength. corn slides 13 4 to 1.0639 a bushel as rain reports fail to ease drought belts. oats firm in a mixed session while rye rises with wheat and lard recovers after an early drop.
Chicago AP reports mixed figures for cash grain provisions with No 1 red wheat at 1.1542 91.16 and No 2 red at 1.1514 1.16, oats, rye, soybeans, barley and seed prices listed with varied cents per bushel or cwt. Notable tallies include No 1 white wheat at 1.192 and soybeans at 1.38 bid for No 2 yellow.
AP reports Minneapolis grain receipts of 240 cars with varied wheat prices for No. 1 heavy dark northern spring and No. 1 dark northern 59 and 58 pounds, plus Montana grades. Corn No. 3 yellow trades around 1.09 to 1.10 dollars with a down basis, oats No. 3 white at 44.5 to 45.5 cents.
Chicago prices move on butter eggs live poultry and potatoes with receipts and varying lots. Butter scores around mid 30s cents, eggs steady, live poultry supplies plentiful with mixed quoted hens and roasters, turkeys and ducks. Potatoes show light stocks with U S No 1 and washed prices listed across several regions.
New York AP reports unsettled butter receipts at 12 355 with creamery higher than extra 36 37c, firsts 35 44c. Cheese receipts 479 256 firm. Eggs receipts 28 980 mixed colors special packs 33c standards 28 2c firsts 24c. Live poultry steady to firm by freight fowls 15 21c, other freight prices unchanged.
AP briefing notes butter and egg futures with modest gains and losses. Idaho russet potato futures show October price of 2.17 and January at 2.45 in a terse market snapshot.
In New York, investors showed renewed interest in industrial bonds with June quarter and first half earnings revealing sharp gains. Convertible issues led demand with Allis Chalmers 4s and Youngstown Sheet and Tube 34s reaching new highs, rails held steady, and utilities firm as secondary rated issues improved.
Seer notes broad declines in U. S. government markets with a firmer tone elsewhere. Early dealings see Treasury advances up about a fraction of a point while foreign securities trade with little change and most morning activity remains steady from Tuesday.
New York reports U.S. government bonds ended with Treasury 4s at 113.19 and Grensteynes 46-49 at 106.40 after daily trading, with Treasury 3s also cited though not fully listed. Market activity shows varied demand across issues from the Treasury and related securities.
The New York market fell under pressure from motor and aircraft shares with U S Steel slipping, Bethlehem and Youngstown Sheet and Tube posting losses. Some industrials and rails held small gains while Allied Chemical, Santa Fe, Delaware & Hudson, Gabriel, Canada Dry, International Cement, Allis Chalmers and Budd Mfg advanced.
A compiled market page lists numerous stocks and percentages from Adams Express to Zenith Radio, with names like Johns Manville, Allied Chemical, Atlantic Rig, Bethlehem Steel, Coca Cola, General Electric, and Seaboard Oil. The item catalogs current bid quotes and price movements across broad sectors and major corporations.
The will of W. H. Stark, Cedar Rapids pioneer and businessman, was admitted to probate by Judge A. B. Clark. Stark died July 18. His estate will be divided equally among Blanche Stark Conrad of Conrad, Hazel Stark of Riverside California, Ray N. Stark of Banning California, Marie Stark Killian of Cedar Rapids, and Arthur E. Stark of Los Angeles. Executors named are Blanche Stark Conrad and James Killian of Cedar Rapids.
Lulu B. Secrist Linn county superintendent of schools starts teacher certification exams as part of ongoing testing program for educators in the region. The action signals renewed emphasis on qualifications amid county education efforts.
The regular examination of Linn County rural school teachers and prospective teachers occurred at the courthouse on Wednesday. Several teachers took tests to raise their certificate grades. Examinations covered geography, US and Iowa history, home economics, and manual training, with future sessions on arithmetic, physiology, hygiene, agriculture, music, grammar, handwriting, civics, and the Constitution.
County attorney filed the charge before Judge A B Clark on Wednesday. Sheriff James Smith and deputies arrested Coleman Tuesday after he reportedly cut a hole in a screen door at Gaynard Odessa’s home, entered and slept there without taking anything.
Phoebe J. Miller filed for divorce from John M. Miller in district court on Wednesday charging desertion. The couple married in 1927 in Indiana and the defendant’s whereabouts are unknown.
Louis Biondo sues Joe Pironka in district court seeking 75 dollars plus interest and a writ of attachment on property at 866 First Avenue E. Based on rent alleged due from a former tenant.
D M Taylor of 353 Pleasant Drive SE augments a standing reward with an extra 25 dollars after the loss of a purebred Schipperke named Shadow poisoned by strychnine. Linn County Humane Society offers 25 dollars and a private donor adds 15 dollars for information leading to convic tion of any dog poisoner in the Taylor neighborhood. The family notes several similar incidents in recent years and urges action to curb strychnine sales to professionals.
Townsend civic group No. 5 will gather in the superior court room at city hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. The night includes reports and discussion of club affairs and local matters.
Mrs. Marie Minor of 718 Fourth Avenue SE asked police Tuesday to watch the vicinity for a gasoline thief who has been stealing fuel from automobile tanks.
The Cedar Rapids Y Boys band will play at the ball park Thursday evening to honor Cap Crossley. Members will meet at 7 30 in full blue uniforms for the event at the park.
Mr and Mrs William C Sedlacek of Minneapolis moved to Philadelphia for two months as he transfers to the Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator company branch plant there. He is on the engineering staff and the couple, married in June, are the son and daughter in law of local families.
Cedar Rapids couple Ray McCollister wed Gladys M Kuba while Joe Hagan and Margaret May West of Webster City obtain licenses. The notices name both pairs and their residence locations.
Washington reports Marion Iowa will receive a new post office at the northeast corner of Eleventh Street and Eighth Avenue on 120 feet square. The government will pay $5,000 to Jasan E. Groll for the property. A treasury agent’s top choice was approved and next a survey will precede plans and bids with work hoped to start by mid fall.
Linn's Best 4 H club held an achievement day at Alice Stewart's home. Nine cakes four loaves and various breads were displayed. Virginia Rhinehart and Alice Stewart demonstrated cake making. Plans were set for August 19 at Betty Rhinehart's home. J W Sanborn went to University hospital Iowa City for surgery.
Mrs Maude Howell a Olwein high school teacher and her daughter Betty Howell summering at Coe college were Sunday guests in the home of Rev Irving E Wade and his wife.
The young people of the Presbyterian church host a game night Friday at 7 30 in the church basement. The event closes an attendance contest with the losers treating the winners.
Allan Edwards of Perry formerly of Marion visited Tuesday night on his way to Lake Geneva Wisconsin where he will spend two weeks with relatives.
The Woman's Missionary society and the Newell Trimble society of the Christian church will gather Friday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Fay Marsh. Mrs Marsh will lead the program.
Miss Ruth Jayne of Cedar Rapids visits her aunt Mrs. Rudolph Harris as her father Theodore Jayne remains in Des Moines Veterans hospital preparing for a scheduled operation.
A. H. Ring of Center Point was elected president at the Burns family reunion at Will Kassler home near Robins. Charles Burns of Marion became vice-president and Mrs. Walter Patten was secretary and treasurer. Sixty-seven attended from Center Point Cedar Rapids Bertram and Marion with plans for the next reunion at Thomas Park in August 1937.
Mrs. D. B. Christie traveled to Central City on business Wednesday, conducting routine tasks and meetings related to her interests.
Miss Lillian Voorhies spent Tuesday in Monticello as a guest for a week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Zimmerman. Mrs. Pauline Nase Mrs. Donald Parsons and her sons George and Eddie of Washington D C and Mrs. Peter Meci were in Cedar Rapids Wednesday for the seventh birthday celebration of George Parsons.
About thirty young folk of the Christian church enjoyed a picnic supper and swimming party at the Palisades Tuesday meaning. Mr. and Mrs. Fran S. Fairley and their family spent Wednesday at Central City.
Clif ford Martin, 42, arrested in Richmond Indiana on suspicion of pocket picking. He is described as having an extra finger on each hand.
George Burns announces Old Settlers day in Marion city park on August 27 with executive committee members Fred Fernow Charles Grandle William P Secrist Robert Oxley and Carl Case. Decorations gifts finance refreshments reception include multiple local names. Morning and afternoon programs feature Dr J P Van Horn Cedar Rapids and Marion band led by G L Lyman. gifts for seniors over eighty and seating on the platform.
Miss Lillian Ann Harding entertained a group of girls Tuesday for a farewell to Miss Virginia Pyle who departs soon for Hollywood Florida. Two bridge tables produced prizes with Mary Ellen Ford first, Pyle second, and Eleanor Woodward consolation. A handkerchief shower honored the guest and refreshments followed. Out of town guests included Bernadine O Brien Jean OBrien of Keystone and Eleanor Woodward of Dickinson North Dakota.
M. M. M. Sunday school class held a farewell party for Virginia Pyle at the Schenken home with games and a surprise handkerchief shower. The Methodist choir meets for rehearsal at 7 30 tonight. Dr and Mrs H G Stitzel and Lois Marie plan a trip to Indianapolis for a national chiropractic convention returning August 17. Former Pleasant Valley school teachers and pupils plan a reunion at Thomas Park Sunday.
Mr and Mrs C A Stewart have returned to their Fayette home after a brief visit at the home of Mr and Mrs E V Carey. Mrs George Holland with her daughter Madge and son George have returned to Centerville after visiting Mrs Holland's brother C A Dykes.
Mrs. Mary Hanna with her daughter Eleanor and son Edward have returned home after visiting Mrs. Elva Vanderbilt in Chicago.
George Woods Wednesday travels to Delhi on business for meetings with local firms. He aims to secure contracts and review operations while in the Indian capital.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Waffle and son Elbert Wesley traveled to Rockwell City to see Mrs. Waffle's mother Mrs. Decker over the weekend. Mrs. Gerald Thomas recovering from surgery will stay with her brother N. J. Waffle and later with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Waffle.
F T Fox lodge No 319 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 in Memorial Hall with members urged to attend.
The Marion school board will hold its August meeting Thursday evening to review finances and district plans.
Mr and Mrs George Hussey of Maywood Illinois returned home Wednesday morning after being summoned by the death of Mrs Hussey's father B C Busby last week.
The Fourth division of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church will picnic Thursday noon at Thomas Park. Members are asked to bring an article of food, sandwiches and their own table service.
Mr and Mrs W E Hay of Anamosa were guests Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Voorhies.
C. R. Biddick Wednesday traveled to Clinton to participate in the Democratic congressional convention and lend support to party efforts.
Dispatches from Tangier report six three motor Italian planes, three German aircraft, and six others ready at Tetuan to defend rebel ships bound for Spain. German steamer Sevilla says it was shelled by Almirante Valdes unloading at Larash. Britain asks for a three power neutrality pledge with Italy present. Germany, the Soviet Union, and Portugal eyed for later entry.
The Madrid government accused Germany of aiding Nazi propaganda among Spanish labor groups. The charge surfaced as Berlin protested the seizure of the Nazi Labor Front HQ by Spanish rebels and threatened a naval demonstration in Spanish waters.
The Grace H Starr division of the Christian church was entertained Tuesday evening at Mrs. Walter Kennedy's home. The program The Negro A Bearer of Gifts was led by Mrs. E C Hamm and covered the Negro's role in art and science as twenty women attended with Mrs. Houston among the guests.
Mrs. James Ball and her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ball of Huntley Illinois visited Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Kennedy.
Joseph Kremar, 59, died suddenly at 1 10 a m Wednesday at 702 Ninth Street SE. Dr J J Terrall, deputy coroner, ruled heart trouble after flu and pneumonia illness. Born in Cedar Rapids he lived here all his life. Survived by sister Mrs H E Cartwright Cedar Rapids and half brother Ed Hickson Clyde New York. Body at Barta chapel amid funeral plans.
Otto Marousek 70 a former Cedar Rapids Iowa City resident living with his daughter in Grinnell died Tuesday afternoon in Grinnell hospital. Mrs Robert Anderson died in Grinnell hospital also and is survived by two daughters Caroline and Hildegard of Iowa City a son Leo of Grand Rapids Michigan and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs Anderson will be held at Beckman funeral home Iowa City at 2 p m Thursday.
Funeral services for Lou F. Seelig will be conducted at Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. W. Greer McCrory. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Mrs Kath arine Stepan will be held in the Barta chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev Joseph Bren. Burial will follow in the Bohemian National chapel family lot Wednesday evening.
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