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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1932
Page
14
AP reports hog prices mostly steady with a 10 cent average uptick in Chicago market trends. Official estimates show hogs around 18. on 100 pounds scale with calves and cows priced variably, readers see subdued movement across weight classes and categories.
Chicago hog prices rose mildly with top hogs at 5.00 for 180 to 220 pounds and 230 to 260 pounds at 4.45 to 4.80 as receipts reached 31,000 across five markets. Cattle and sheep were weaker or steady amid small runs, with grain fed steers up to 9.75 and lambs showing weakness in Chicago while East Buffalo and others held steadier on some classes. Total receipts counted 10,825 in cattle across Chicago East St. Louis Cleveland East Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
Hog receipts 18 000 with direct 4 000. prices 180 220 lbs 4 60 4 95 top 5 00. 230 260 lbs 4 00 4 85. 250 315 lbs 4 50 5 04. grain fed top 9 75, loads 9 00 9 66. cattle and vealers steady to strong with steers 600 900 lbs 7 50 9 79, 900 1100 lbs 7 50 9 59, 1300 1500 lbs 7 75 49 88. cows 2 25 3 25, bulls 3 50 4 75. vealers 4 50 6 50. stockers 2 00 4 25. lambs 50 75 lbs good 4 50 4 75.
Hog receipts at East St Louis market were steady with top prices reaching 4.80 per hundredweight, as several hogs traded at near the top end. A few more lots were offered but did not breach the peak price level.
Market notes list hog price ranges by weight with Beary and Waterloo entries. Prices vary from about 2.55 to 4.20 per hundredweight, covering light to heavy hogs and including good and fair packers.
Omaha livestock market notes receipts for cattle hogs and sheep. Hog prices mostly above previous day while sows weaker. Cattle demand steady with steers yearlings and heifers showing limited strength. bulls and vealers varied. Sheep trade active with fed lambs and yearlings offered at higher ranges and ewes and feeders present in lighter supply.
AP reports combined receipts at 21 Iowa yards and plants remain stable with demand fairly active. Prices vary by weight class from 140-160 pounds at 3.50 to 3.60, up through heavy 550 pound hogs at about 2.60 to 3.15, with packing weights near 275 to 350 pounds at 3.15 to 3.60.
New York produce notes mixed egg receipts steady butter at about 1.07 to 1.15 per dozen for relevant contracts. Midday market shows small gains. dressed poultry dull with no quotations. White eggs steady while brown and western fat packs noted in private store sales.
Chicago market notes show Biots steady at 824, eggs at 6 898 steady with firsts carloads 7 cents higher, local heresh graded firsts up 17 cents, current receipts 1267 1444, ATO receipts 42 on track 171, total U S shipments about steady. Trading light with cobblers and grade notes across Kansas Nebraska Idaho Minnesota and Ohio markets, prices around 1.40 for some varieties.
The New York bond market posted a softer tone with profit taking in speculative papers but overall firmness persists. Foreign issues showed irregularity while Argentine and Japanese loans fluctuated. Some rail bonds resisted realization while several major lines and utility issues posted modest gains or steadied amid uneven trading.
A dated display lists Liberty bonds with prices for Liberty 3s at about 101.17 to 102.31, and Treasury issues including 4s for 47-52 at 107.4 and 44-54 at 104.4, with June 40-43 at 100.7 and Treasury 3s 51-55 around 98.2, reflecting current market quotes.
Pretty actress Jean Carmen was chosen to marry Walter Lohman, an Los Angeles insurance man, on Sunday after Tuesday selection.
On the Chicago board a steady day left grains about 1 to 1 1/2 cents lower than Monday with profit taking and fears of a renege. Oats, corn, and wheat followed, cash prices steady to lower while provisions eased. Receipts and activity were light as traders in commission houses moved in small lots amid a dull market.
A scanned grain market page lists cash grain quotes including No 2 red son, No 4 red, No 4 hard, and various yellow and white corm varieties with prices per bushel, alongside seed and livestock items. The page includes extensive stock quotations from Adams Express to Shell Union, with numerous firms and percent ranges. Published by Annett & Co., W.& Jump, in Merchants National Bank building, telephone 9151.
In Minneapolis the cash grain market shows receipts of 218 cars versus 166 a year ago. Prices quoted include No 1 northern wheat at 58 1/4 to 59 1/4 cents, No 1 dark northern around 59 1/4 cents, and No 3 yellow corn at 35 to 44 cents? No. 3 white oats at about 18 cents.
The document lists currency exchange rates and demand figures for multiple countries. Rates shown include Great Britain 347, France 13. , Italy 5.10 percent, Belgium 1388. y 23.80, Holland 40.25, Norway 40, Sweden 17.84, Denmark 18.65, Switzerland 19.49, Portugal 3.14, Czech 6, Austria 14.00, Roumania , Argentine 25.79, Brazil 7.59, Tokyo 26.44, Shanghai 30.12, and Montreal Place City silver peso 29.80.
Grain prices show Wheat 40c per bushel, Oats 4c, Barley 3c. Roosters 5c. Wholesale fruits list California Valencias 3.50, California grapefruit 8.00, sweet potatoes 1.68 per basket, potatoes 1.00, bananas at 3.50 per crate. Local items include various vegetables and produce.
Pivotal stocks came under added pressure in late trading as prices moved irregularly and the close zone remained heavy. Losses of about 1 to 2 points appeared in US Steel AT&T Sears Roebuck Case General Electric Santa Fe Canadian Pacific Union Pacific and Esso. Oils stayed firm with scattered gains elsewhere. Pacer run around 3,800,000 shares.
Extreme gains of 2 to 3 points were registered around noon in issues like American Telephone and Coca Cola, then reduced as U S Steel and Eastman showed losses in the early afternoon. Bear traders pressed for a reaction while buying surpassed expectations and Wall Street debated plans for economic rehabilitation and improved machinery trade with Russia. An anticipated week end plan to set up a $100 million fund to assist raw material purchases was forecast by bankers.
New York governor Franklin D Roosevelt will visit the Pacific coast as part of his campaign tour, announced Tuesday by James A Farley campaign manager for the Democrats.
Hogs remained steady on the local market Tuesday with all grades unchanged and the top price holding at four dollars. The report notes stable demand and buyers sustaining prices across classes.
The market notes list Sinclair 600 hogs at 180-240 lbs and 240-260 lbs with up to 550 lb packers, plus liberal premiums for quality and finish. Prices appear around 3.30 and 2.86 for various hog and lamb grades, with choice lambs at 75-85 lbs priced around 4.25 to 5.25 and heavier lambs priced by weight as quality dictates.
The Fuhrmeister association holds its annual meeting August 20 at Bever Park. Frank E. Young city engineer departed Monday for a 10 day vacation at his parents home in northern Iowa. A bungalow canning school is advertised to run every evening at 2 o clock.
A marriage license in Monday's Gazette mislisted the applicant as Clarence E. Horton of Ely Nebraska. The correct address is Ely, Nevada.
A pair of traffic offenders were fined in police court Tuesday. Paul Williams paid $10 and costs on a charge of speeding and W. J. Mc Guire pled guilty to parking without a rear light, the offense costing him $2 and costs.
Patty Goslin eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Goslin of 1320 Second Avenue SE suffered a fractured right arm Monday shortly after noon when she fell from a swing in a neighbor's yard.
Clark Brown of 1502 Fourth Street was arrested at 8 30 a.m. Tuesday and jailed on an intoxication charge. The complaint was filed by his wife who said she would appear in police court against him Wednesday.
Herman Stark of 1001 First Avenue West states he is not H. T. Stark of 627 First Avenue West who received a suspended $10 fine for intoxication in police court Monday. He cites name and street similarity as the source of confusion.
Real estate veteran J. M. Tallman partners with attorney Fred W. Hann to launch the Hann and Tallman law firm with offices in the American Trust building.
Articles of incorporation for the Mutual Fire Underwriters of Cedar Rapids have been filed with the secretary of state in Des Moines. Ray J Mills is president of the company.
Dr. E. B. Alexander of Duncan Oklahoma national director of the optometric extension program will address a Cedar Rapids area meeting of optometrists and nearby districts on August 11 at 7 30 p m The extension programs are held monthly in this district Dr W A Hall of Manchester serves as district chairman.
Wilson H. Smith’s bid to reduce weekly child support was denied by Judge H. C. Ring in district court on Tuesday. The petition sought to adjust support set in the divorce with Corrine Smith, finalized last November after a cross petition. Smith had earlier been granted permission to remarry in December.
Judge H. Co. Ring overruled the motion by E. R. Balderston and Mrs. E. R. Balderston to set aside a default in a promissory note case. Commercial Savings Bank of Marion had pursued the suit in district court. judgment for $3,622.33 was entered May 26 after a July 17 hearing.
August delivered pleasant conditions in Cedar Rapids with mild highs near 84 to 85 and plenty of sun. Temperatures lingered in the 60s overnight and early morning, rising through the day from 63 to 84 as light clouds drifted by.
Walter R. Hutchinson, Iowa delegate, called Chairman Walsh the most impressive figure at the Democratic National Convention. He ranked James A. Farley, manager for Roosevelt and Smith, and humorist Will Rogers as notable figures in the event.
Emery Sherman Wood son of Anar M and Axen I Wood died in a Des Moines hospital August 2 from pneumonia at age 49. Survived by widow Marcia, step-daughter Gertrude Willis, mother Mrs Clint Houseworth, step-father Clint Houseworth, four sisters Hattie Waldo, Harvey Martin’s wife, Ira Kohl’s wife, Margaret Houseworth, plus step-siblings. Funeral services were held August 4 at St Anthony's Des Moines and Forrest church with burial in Forrest cemetery.
Ward reports the death of Mrs Ward W Perkins in La Habra California after a three week illness. She was 36 and survived by her husband Keller Perkins their daughter Phyllis 10 a sister Mrs L L Trout and a brother Allan W Shaw. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Funeral services were held for Frank Kamensky 57 who died at the state hospital in Independence following a stroke. Kamensky, born in Czechoslovakia, lived in Cedar Rapids most of his life and worked at Sinclair Packing. He suffered a stroke at the plant on July 16 and had been ill since, leaving a sister and several nieces and nephews as survivors.
John Moore age 79 died at 1 30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D L Nelson 3112 E avenue NE after a six week illness. He came from Chatfield Minnesota a year ago and will be buried in Chatfield. He is survived by his daughter and two sons Dr W A Moore and T J Moore all of Rochester Minnesota.
Funeral services for Mrs Geneva Rowe will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by the Rev. R. B. Hyten. Interment will be in Cedar Memorial park.
The Big Four Realty Co sues in district court for 202.50 alleging the defendant removed from leased premises at 605 Second Avenue SE on July 24, failing to give termination until July 27 or 28. They seek 175 for August rent plus remainder for a broken window and transom.
Waterloo AP Judge A B Lovejoy dissolved a temporary injunction blocking reading tuberculin tests on H G Peverill dairy herd after a Monday district court hearing. Tests were given Saturday under deputy sheriffs protection while an appraisal board reviewed Peverill’s appeal following the ruling.
Mr. and Mrs. George Michel hosted a Sunday evening anniversary party honoring Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. F. Michel. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A Lininger, Mrs. H. W. Erwin, Carl Wallace and daughter Alice, Irvin Scott and sons Bobby and Jack, Mrs. C. R. Hawk and Stewart and Ralph, Miss Ella Grant, Mrs. Ida Michel, and Vernon Loofboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Buri L. Frager and daughter Loris of Buffalo visited Frager's sister Mrs. M. W. Courtney and aunt Miss Hattie Frager in Marion. Loris Frager remained for a longer visit, extending family ties in the city.
Miss Florence Reiter, who has been visiting Marion relatives and friends, has returned to her home in Norfolk, Nebraska. Mrs. T. A. Cunningham, 530 Sixth Avenue, Thursday entertained a dinner for Miss Reiter, her guests from Cedar Rapids, Lisbon and Marion. Covers were laid for eight.
The report notes T. J. Graham has been seriously ill for the past month and his condition remains unchanged.
Fred Haines has moved to the Carver cottage located at the corner of Fifth avenue and Ninth street, marking a new residence change in the neighborhood.
The Lewaniya Camp Fire group will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Community rest room.
Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps No. 126 will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in Memorial hall for a scheduled session.
Creighton Hardenbrook and Dan Ny Peterson returned from La Seller Minnesota where they visited Mr Hardenbrook’s aunt.
The U S Circle will meet on Wednesday for a picnic at Thomas Park. Members plan a casual outdoor gathering, sharing food and fellowship in the park setting.
Miss Virginia Bardwell of Chicago spends the summer living with Mrs. Jennie Vandercook and attends the Wild Life school at McGregor.
Mrs Paul Simmons and her daughter Jane Warner of Los Angeles visited Sunday and Monday while en route home from Chicago, stopping to see the cook.
Osceola lodge No. 18 1.0.0.F. plans a Thursday 8 pm gathering at 1.0.0.F hall. Members are urged to attend the regular session with agenda items to be announced at the door.
Grove City Rebekah Lodge No 35 met Monday in the I.O.O.F hall. Members conducted routine lodge business and planned upcoming charitable activities.
The Kramer family reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 14 at the pavilion in Ellis Park Cedar. Organizers invite relatives to gather at the park pavilion for the event and family fellowship.
The Third division of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church and their families will picnic at Thomas Park on Thursday at noon. If weather is unfavor able, the event moves to the home of Mrs. W T Jackson.
Mr and Mrs F D Foughty of Springville were business visitors in Marion Monday.
O. K. Mauck is undergoing treatment at the University hospital in Iowa City and expects to return home by the end of the week.
The condition of Mrs. John Oliter, who underwent a serious operation at the University hospital in Iowa City, is improved though she remains critically ill.
The members of the official board of the Christian church are asked to meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the church.
The advisory board of the Baptist church and officers including the Sunday school superintendent and presidents of each society will meet Wednesday at 9 p.m. in the church.
Des Moines AP reports Linn county has been recommended for crediting as free of bovine tuberculosis. Dr. H. N. Strader, county veterinarian in charge, said tests showed only 35 percent infection. About 50,000 cattle were tested in the county.
Albert New Brunswick AP reports the manager of the local Bank of Nova Scotia branch said police were satisfied the $95 received from the $50,000 Lindbergh baby ransom was not part of the ransom payments.
James E. Gorman president of the Rock Island railroad and officials did not stay in Cedar Rapids Monday night. Plans changed on arrival and officials left by special train to Decorah then proceeded to inspect the line to Cedar Rapids. Special cars coupled to Rock Island train No 63 at Linn Junction and taken to St Paul.
Multiple birth notices dated Aug 7 and 8 report new sons and a daughter born to families including Henderson Griffen McDonald Perew Chalupsky and Shonka at Mercy and St Luke's hospitals with addresses in NE NW and on Twenty-first street.
Eleanor Holm of New York set a new world and Olympic record in the 100 meters backstroke for women in Los Angeles. Her time was 1 18.3, surpassing Phyllis May Harding of Great Britain who had held the former world mark at 1 18.6 earlier this year.
Former President Calvin Coolidge will deliver at least one speech to aid the campaign for President Hoover. Everett Sanders, chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced the plan after Sanders and Coolidge met at Plymouth Notch Vermont.
Funeral services for Mrs Mabel Volland of Iowa City who died Monday after a spinal infection operation were arranged by her husband Dr Robert H Volland. He will travel with the body to Iowa City where services are set for Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church with burial to follow.
Mrs. William McGowan of Perry spent the night with the Joseph Walker family en route to Anamosa to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Benadom.
Miss Bernice Chamberlain of Cedar Rapids visited her aunt Mrs W G Neill Monday. A family picnic was held at Thomas Park Monday evening in her honor for her birthday.
Mr and Mrs Ben Frank of Ur bara visited Sunday their daughter and son in law Mrs Ray mond Eckhart in a family call highlighting kinship and travel ties in the community.
Mrs Boyd McDonald and her children Jean and Ralph visited her cousin Mrs Raymond Eckert in Estherville on Sunday, sharing a quiet afternoon with relatives.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Rex King of 1004 Fourteenth Street Marion on August 8 at St Luke's Hospital.
The Prairie Union Agriculture and Literary club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs John Austin for a local gathering.
Advertising note states men’s suits cleaned and pressed for 65 cents at Bradley's with a contact telephone 33 for service.
The Ladies Sodality of St Josephs Catholic Church will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church basement for an organizational meeting.
The Deuces club was entertained Monday evening at the home of Miss Mary Fernow. Bridge was played at two tables. Miss Ruth Trunkey won high score prize and Miss Elizabeth Sloss, consolation prize.
The Misses Mary and Dorothy Jeanne Morrison of Robins are guests in the home of Mrs. M. W. Courtney.
The fourth annual Knight family reunion will be held Sunday near the duck pond at Ellis park Cedar Rapids. A basket dinner will be served at noon. All persons bearing the surname Knight and other relatives will be welcome.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Dollarhide of Chicago visit in the Frank Newcomb home. Mrs Dollarhide and Mrs Newcomb are sisters.
Herbert Harford bought the house at 1581 Third Avenue and is remodeling it. Mr. and Mrs. Harford plan to move there about Sept. 1.
Mr and Mrs Walter Cameron and their family along with Mr and Mrs Frank Newcomb and their family of Marion and Mr and Mrs Floyd Dol larhide spent Sunday picnicking at Wapsipinicon State Park near Anamosa.
Mrs A C Lang is visiting friends in Mason City this week, according to local social notes. Her trip highlights community ties and leisure time among residents.
The Capella Blue Bird group, led by assistant guardian Eleanor Hanna, went on a Monday hike to Happy Hollow with A-roast featured as part of the affair.
Mrs Ida Lillie this week is visiting her daughter Mrs Herman in Central City, extending family ties as relatives gather for the visit.
Miss Joyce Anangst of Chicago visiting friends in Cedar Rapids is the guest of her sister Mrs. Frank Straley. Patricia and Jack Roach of Chicago are also guests in the Straley home.
Mrs. Cora Hollenbeck of Los Angeles and her cousin Mrs. Harry McKnight of Cedar Rapids have gone to Chicago to visit relatives for a week.
Dinner guests Sunday at Mrs Pauline Nase home at 907 Eleventh Street included Mrs Cora Hollenbeck from Los Angeles and Harold Reeves of Cedar Rapids.
The Co-Workers division of the Ladies Union of the Christian church will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. at Thomas park. Members are asked to turn in their quilt blocks. A picnic supper will be served at 6:30 to which members and their families are invited.
Miss Ora Isham of Perry Oklahoma is visiting Marion and Blairstown with friends and relatives for three weeks. A Monday picnic in her honor was held at Thomas Park. Miss Isham is a cousin of Mrs. Joseph Walker.
The condition of Mrs H D Rock ey, seriously ill at Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids, continues to show improvement as nurses report visible gains and doctors await further recovery milestones.
Reva Nelson Mary Michel Alice Wallace Helen Cooney Doris Ford Jane Edwards and Dorothy Fillmore will go to Camp Kaan Wednesday to attend the County Four-H camp.
A. W. Atkins came back Tuesday morning from Huron South Dakota where he visited his daughter Mrs. Mabel Gilchrist.
Dinner guests in the home of Mrs. A. W. Atkins Monday were Mrs. Mildred Barger, Donald Duncan and Iva Wandall, all of Cedar Rapids. The choir of the Baptist church will meet in the church for a re hearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Mr and Mrs A J Dahn returned home after a three day visit at Kesley. Mrs Dahn’s mother Mrs Latham of De Witt is now here.
Mr and Mrs R J Kendall spent Monday in Waterloo visiting relatives and touring the city. They were greeted by friends and reported pleasant weather during their brief sojourn.
Mr and Mrs Walter Henriksen of Arkdale Wis and Mr and Mrs Arthur Warshauer and Nan sons of White Fish Bay Wis travel Tuesday to Beresford and Fairview 8 D for visits before returning home They have been visiting Mrs Mary Smith in Marion and relatives in Anamosa
A Baptist church group entertained five visiting young men from the Los Angeles Bible Institute who led the morning services. The picnic dinner in the church dining room Sunday noon had covers laid for twenty five attendees.
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