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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1940

Page

4

Hogs Reach Near Year High in Chicago Market Rally

Chicago AP reports hog prices rose to within 10 cents of the year’s peak as top hogs advanced. steers and yearlings gained 15 to 25 cents while spring lambs held steady. Omaha and Sioux City notes show mixed receipts and prices across hogs cattle and sheep with steady to higher trends in many classes. Iowa and local listings detail hog receipts, price ranges, and feeder volumes across multiple yards and markets.

Chicago Sioux City Iowa Des Moines IUS Dept. Agr Minnesota Saarle H.gher Priday

Market notes on cattle and sheep prices and loads

Prices show feed steer demand strong at 1100 lb plus with top bids reaching $21.45 per cwt for 144 lb? cattle. loads of Montana and Wynmins steers mid 1100s to 1200s. heifers and yearlings a touch lower. Sheep activity active with 3000 head offered and spring lambs steady. native ewes around $375 to $3950 for larger lots.

Texas Dows Montana Wynmins Atlas

Feoria Hogs and Cattle Market Report

Feoria market shows hogs steady around ten cents per pound with mostly good demand. Sows and heavier hogs bring higher prices. cattle calves and slaughter calves move with steer and heifer prices up to about 10.25 per hundredweight. Sheep and lambs rise, native springers and lambs trading 6.50 to 9.50 with some higher on top quality. Prices reflect light demand shifts and regional market activity.

Feoria

Stocks Steady After Retreat

New York stock market showed quiet resistance as steels and select industrials steadied after early hesitancy linked to war developments. Prices edged up briefly, then fell back before a mid day recovery led to modest gains by close. Trading was slow with about 275000 shares changing hands over five hours. Prominent movers included Youngstown Sheet & Tube Sears Roebuck Du Pont Westinghouse J C Penney and U S Steel.

New York Youngstown Sheet Sears Roebuck du Pont Westinghouse J. C Penney Us&s Gypsum Rails

Wall St. Stocks Calf and Sheep Market Prices

Calves bring as high as 250 dollars with price dependent on weight and quality. Sheep market notes genuine sprine lambs 70 to 90 pounds priced around 200 dollars. Old ewes 100 to 120 pounds at 2 dollars 50 cents down. Bucks priced one dollar less. other prices vary by quality.

Hogs Rise on Local Market with 5 to 10 Cent Advances

Hogs moved higher on the local market Monday as prices advanced 5 to 10 cents across various grades. Top price for good quality no fill hogs stood at 6.45 dollars while cattle remained unchanged.

Cedar Rapids Markets Mixed Grain Produce Prices

The Cedar Rapids market lists grain and produce prices including Wheat No 1 and No 2, Oats, Rye, Corn, and Sorghum, plus straw, hens, clothing, fruits, vegetables, and hides. Prices shown are for various grades and quantities with references to wholesale and retail items.

Bond Markets Mixed in Early Week Trading

New York bond activity showed scattered gains and declines as Treasuries and utilities moved narrowly. German government loans slipped modestly while Norway and Canada advanced. U S. Government issues fell about 4 points. Corporate names such as Western Union and Pacific Gas posted gains, with losses seen in International Harvester and Northern Pacific among others.

New York Howe Norway Canada U S International Panel @s Western Union Portland Genaul Electric Porto Rican American Tobacco Pacific Gas Anaconda Copper International Central America General U S. Stee Northern Pacific International Hydra Electric

Market prices for butter futures shown by Lamion Bros

A historical listing shows butter futures furnished by Lamion Bros and Co with prices around 2750 and 60 1November 1880 reference to refrigeration and storage terms in a dated grain or commodity market brief.

Lamion Bros and Co

Wheat and Corn Show Mild Rallying in Chicago Trade

Wheat futures edged higher amid mild rallying from Chicago board dealings while corn held near steady and oats slipped. Minneapolis cash grain and Winnipeg markets showed mixed moves as hedge pressure and local demand influenced spot prices.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg Northwestern

Wisconsin Cheese Auction Notes Aug 12 17

Plymouth cheese market report lists quota tions for the week of August 12 to 17. Daisies price 2 cents, brick 1 cent, horns 4 and 3 cents cheddars 13 12 cents. Farmers' call board notes Daisies 4 2 cents commodores We Americas 14 cents cheddars unquoted.

Wisconsin Plymouth

Chicago Produce Markets Report Shows Mixed Livestock and Vegetables

Chicago and New York markets report mixed receipts and firm to softer prices across dairy, poultry, and potatoes. Butter, eggs, cheese, and greens show varied declines and firmness, with specific lots and price ranges listed for several regional grades and poultry types.

McCoy Seeks Birth Parents In Marion Adoption

Cedar Rapids police received a request from Guy McCoy born in Marion who seeks his real father or mother. He claims birth date June 10 1893 and that his parents were Mr and Mrs Michael Cobben. He believes his mother Barbara Cobben may still live nearby. Chief Earl Stanley asked any locals with knowledge to contact him.

McCook Neb Cedar Rapids Marion Guy McCoy Michael Cobben Barbara Cobben Earl Stanley

Communists Barred From Arizona Ballot

Morris Graham secretary of the Communist Party of Arizona criticized state officials for banning his party from the September 10 primary ballot as a vote catching maneuver for reelection in Phoenix Arizona.

Phoenix Ariz INS Morris Graham Communist Party of Arizona

Perry won t contest divorce suit in Los Angeles

British tennis star Fred Perry will not contest the divorce filed by his film actress wife Helen Vinson in Los Angeles court.

Los Angeles INS Fred Perry Helen Vinson

Drawing of petit jurors for September term in federal court

Names will be drawn for petty jurors for the September term of the United States district court at 3 p.m. Thursday Aug 22 in the federal building by Lee McNeely district clerk. The court will convene Sept 24.

United States District Court Federal Lee McNeely

Runaway Juvenile Home Boys Sought by Cedar Rapids Police

Four youths escaped from the Toledo juvenile home Sunday. The escape was reported by Elzy Mathern an official of the home. The runaways are James Murphy 15 Tracy Hudson Necro 14 John Lloyd 14 and James Haynes 16.

Toledo Cedar Rapids Elzy Mathern James Murphy Tracy Hudson Necro John Lloyd James Haynes

Homemakers Kitchen Institute Opens in Cedar Rapids

The Homemakers Kitchen Institute debuts at Moose Hall Cedar Rapids on Tuesday at 6 pm with ham cooking and beverage. Dr Josef Stodemire of Milwaukee national GM will demonstrate assisted by Miss Berthell Robinson of Cedar Rapids. Show No 11018 runs three nights. tickets from merchants or at the door.

Homemakers Kitchen Institute Moose Hall Third Street Josef Stodemire Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Berthell Robinson United States

City grants cigarette permits to cafe operators and refunds

The city council on Monday issued cigarette permits to Robert G. Demervy and Melvin E. German for a cafe at 1028 First Avenue East. A $75 refund on an unused portion of a permit was approved for Paul C. McCoy who sold the business, and another $75 refund went to Charles W. Challed formerly of East End pharmacy at 394 Sixteenth Street SE.

Robert G. Demervy Melvin E. German First Avenue E Paul C. McCoy Charles W. Challed East End Sixteenth Street SE

Reckless Driving Charge Continued for Tom J. Hill

Tom J. Hill of 423 K avenue NW had reckless driving charges continued to August 20 by Judge Harry Johnson at his attorney's request after a Saturday collision at B avenue and First street NE. Hill allegedly crossed into the opposite lane and struck Mary Hall's auto at 2259 Meadowbrook drive SE, according to Patrolmen Duncan and Ahring.

Tom J. Hill K Avenue NW Duncan and Ahring B Avenue First Street Harry Johnson Hill Mary Hall Meadowbrook Drive

Accident on Nineteenth avenue injures two drivers

Damage estimated at 150 dollars per car followed a collision at Nineteenth avenue and Twelfth street SW at 4 30 p m Sunday involving Robert Burke 335 of 936 Tenth street NE and Alvin J Benesh 22 of 1120 Tenth street SE Burke said he was driving south on Twelfth when a horn sounded as he crossed the crown and Benesh’s westbound car struck and spun him. Benesh claimed Burke hit the right rear.

Nineteenth Avenue Twelfth Street Robert Burke Tenth Street Alvin J. Benesh Burke Benesh

Democrats Urged By Hatch To Stop Campaign Book

Washington Senator Carl Hatch urged the Democratic National Committee to discontinue distribution of the campaign book and warned buyers could face a 5000 dollar fine and up to five years in prison for violating the Hatch clean politics act. Hatch reiterated the call to obey the spirit and the law.

Washington INS Carl Hatch N. M Democratic National Committee Hatch Edward J. Flynn New York

Five Hurt In Collision Near Lisbon

A Cedar Rapids man, Clarence Radeke, 42, was held by highway patrol for driving with a suspended license and possible reckless driving after a rain collision five miles east of Lisbon on highway 30 at 1 a m Sunday. Betty Boothe, 15, suffered a scalp wound and facial bruises. Rosa Boothe, 50, brain concussion. Roy Boothe, 13, possible nose fracture. Lila Fox, 19, shoulder injuries. Radeke claimed he could not stop in time after a mechanical issue slowed the other car.

Cedar Rapids Highway Patrol Lisbon Gildroy Betty Boothe W. W. Boothe Hill City Kan Mercy Hospital Boothe Rosa Boothe Roy Lila Fox Radeke

Funeral services set for Savanna resident at grave

Brief services will be held at the grave in Savanna Illinois at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may call at the chapel.

Tery Savanna Ill

Mrs Wolfe Dies in Chicago After Lingering Illness

Mrs R B Wolfe died Sunday afternoon in Chicago after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband a daughter Betty her father W M Nugent of New Hampton two brothers Thomas B Nugent of Chicago and Paul Nugent of Cedar Rapids and two sisters Mrs R T Garrett of Chicago and Mrs J S Bouldin of Cedar Rapids. The body goes to Beatty chapel for burial at Cedar Memorial Park at 10 am Wednesday.

R. B. Wolfe Chicago Betty W. M Nugent New Hampton Thomas B. Nugent Paul Nugent Cedar Rapids R. T. Garrett J. S Bouldin Beatty Chapel Cedar Memorial Park

Death of Louis C Walsh Jr 3 month old

Louis Carlone Walsh, 3 months old son of Mr and Mrs Louis Walsh, died suddenly at 3 am Sunday at 339 Tenth Street SW after a heart attack. Born May 9 1940. Funeral from Teahen chapel at 1 pm Monday. Burial planned Holy Cross cemetery Anamosa.

Louis Carlone Walsh Louis Walsh Tenth Street Teahen Chapel Holy Cross Anamosa

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie M Pyle

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie M Pyle of 615 Fifth Street SE will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Moon chapel conducted by Rev F H Ward. Burial is at Antioch cemetery near Anamosa. Friends may call at the chapel.

Hattie M Pyle Fifth Street Moon Chapel F H. Ward Antioch Cemetery Anamosa

Firefighter Von West Killed Battling Forest Fire

Mountain Home Utah AP reports 41 year old fireman Von West died while fighting a forest blaze when a boulder rolled downhill as trees burned. The tragedy underscores dangers of wildfire suppression in rugged terrain.

Mountain Home Utah von West

Lost and found notices and classified ads roundup

Lost and found notices for pets and personal items appear alongside moving and service ads. Listings include a lost collie in Cedar Rapids with contact details, a lost purse on highway No. 11, a lost wallet and keys, a navy blue jacket, a cocker spaniel, and a gray-green suit coat. Also advertised services from moving companies, tailoring, repairs, and utilities.

Cedar Rapids F A. Lerner Mount Vernon Elmer Jensen Independence

Emma Cuhel Stepanek dies suddenly at home near Fairfax

Emma Cuhel Stepanek 44 wife of Leonard H Stepanek died at 1 a m Sunday at her home five and a half miles southeast of Fairfax after a heart attack. Born March 7 1896 near Swisher she lived there all her life. Survived by husband daughter Marcella son Eldon mother Mrs Emma Cuhel Swisher and brother Charles A Cuhel Swisher. Funeral 2 p m Tuesday in Brosh chapel with Revs Ludwik Burian and Francis Pokorney. Burial Bohemian National Cemetery. friends may call Brosh chapel until 6 p m Monday and at the family home Monday afternoon.

Emma Cuhel Stepanek Leonard H Stepanek Fairfax Swisher Marcella Eldon Emma Cuhel Emil Dvorak Charles A. Cuhel Brosh Chapel Ludwik Burian Francis Pokorney Bohemian National Cemetery Brosh

Death of Miss Marguerite Boone in Iowa City

Miss Marguerite Boone 1117 Twelfth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at University hospital Iowa City at 930 p.m. Sunday after a long illness. She was born October 3 1909 in Cedar Rapids and lived here all her life. She is survived by her mother Queene Brown Cedar Rapids and three brothers Charles at home Lawrence and Robert Des Moines. Father preceded her in death. Body at Rice funeral home pending funeral arrangements.

Marguerite Boone Twelfth Avenue University Hospital Iowa City Cedar Rapids Queene Brown Charles Lawrence Robert Des Moines Rice Funeral Home

Widow Anna T. Steele dies after long illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Anna T Steele widow of William Steele of 391 Sixteenth street SE died in a local hospital Sunday at 3 50 am after a long illness. She born February 17 1870 at Monticello lived in Cedar Rapids since 1929. Survived by two daughters Miss Wilmerth Steele and Miss Blanche Steele two sons Harry and Galan Steele and two grandchildren Bill and Bob Steele. Also a sister Mrs Andrew Carmichael and a brother Henry McCullough. Funeral at Turner chapel Tuesday at 11 am conducted by a reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist burial in City cemetery.

Anna T. Steele William Steele Sixteenth Street Steele Monticello Cedar Rapids Wilmerth Steele Blanche Steele St. Paul Harry Steele Galan Steele Bill Bob Steele Andrew Carmichael Henry McCullough First Church of Christ, Scientist Turner Chapel Ceme

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