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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1934
Page
6
Market notes show Sinclair hog prices by weight class from 180 to 500 pounds with Good to choice values and premiums for packers. Calf and lamb markets listed with weight ranges and price estimates. cattle section reports steady market for steers, heifers, cows, and bulls with quality-based premiums.
A fragmentary Cedar Rapids page lists various produce names and prices including wheat, corn, grapes, and apples. The text mentions wholesale fruits and vegetables with multiple price figures and vendor notes, reflecting a local market listing.
Chicago price action finds wheat up sharply in Sept deliveries and cash trade, corn and oats little changed. Bullish sentiment supported by mill demand and stronger foreign markets, with modest losses on some grain notes and steady cash prices despite continued buying and mixed receipts.
New York notes a flat session with limited transfers and minor changes across the board. Key names like American Telephone, U S Steel, Du Pont and Bethlehem Steel show small gains or declines while many issues hold near Saturday levels.
Workmen razing a second floor find an old nickel in the slot piano. They drop it to the ground and soon twenty workers scramble for a bushel basketful of nickels that rolled loose. Local authorities note no injuries.
AP reports mixed sugar and flour market moves with foreign exchange rates and prices on refined sugar in New York and flour in Minneapolis. Markets show various currency quotes and commodity prices including raw sugar and cotton sacks, with exchange rates for major nations and regional price levels noted.
An explosion blamed on labor trouble wrecked the Dorthel mine No 3 fan house west of Farmington in Canton Illinois causing 2000 dollars damage. Six miners were below at the time and none were injured.
Joseph V. Nemec longtime Third Street SE tailor died at 816 Fourteenth Street SE after a brief pneumonia illness. Born in Bohemia in 1867 he came to the United States at 21, lived in Kansas City Cedar Rapids since, acted as president of Prokop Velky lodge No. 7 Z.C.B.J. for 20 years. Survived by wife eleven children two brothers and several sisters in Cedar Rapids and abroad. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mrs Helen Hangstefer widow of Howard Hangstefer and daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike W Wouser died in California Friday according to a Los Angeles message received Sunday She was about 35 born and raised in Cedar Rapids a graduate of Washington High School and attended a school in the east She left Cedar Rapids for California years ago Funeral services were held there Monday
Eman Uridil 62 of 1207 Second Street NW died in a local hospital Sunday after a long illness. Born in Bohemis he came to Cedar Rapids at age seven and worked over forty years for T. M. Sinclair Co. Survived by three children Leo of Columbus Jerry and Alma both of Chicago a brother Martin a half sister Mrs T O Brien and one grandchild A sister Mrs Vena Clark preceded him. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m at Janeba and Brosh chapel conducted by Rev F Linkletter with burial at Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m.
Anton Walter Brazockas, 47, of 1238 Third Avenue NW, died in a local hospital at 8:52 p.m. Sunday after a two month illness. Born August 17, 1887 in Russia, he had lived in Cedar Rapids fifteen years and worked for Penick and Ford for ten. Survived by wife Mary and five children Benedict Walter Bruce William Helen Mary all of Cedar Rapids, and a brother Walter of Chicago. Funeral at the family home Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Beatty chapel until 10 a.m. Wednesday and then at the family home.
Joseph F Vanda a Cedar Rapids resident since birth died in a local hospital at 4 20 am Monday after a lingering illness He was born January 28 1885 In thirty years he worked for American Transfer and Storage retiring two years ago He is survived by his widow Anna two children Esther and John E Vanda four brothers Wendl Joseph Edward and Frank and a sister Mrs Sam Smyle all of Cedar Rapids The body remains at Polansky funeral chapel pending arrangements.
Mrs Ella M Beatty 72 wife of Thomas M Beatty died at home 1006 Ninth Street NW at 630 am Monday after a lingering illness She and her husband ran a farm near Fairfax later moved to Cedar Rapids twenty years ago Born May 24 1862 survivors include four children Kirk Fairfax Newell Marion Mrs A D Murray Independence and Mrs George Pooler Jesup Funeral at Beatty chapel with no flowers requested The body of 10 year old Sidney McCray drowned Saturday in a Kansas City pool was cremated ashes expected in Cedar Rapids for services Tuesday at 3 pm at Gaffney and Moore chapel conducted by Rev William M Evans survivors include parents Vance McCray Cedar Rapids and grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry McCray Corry
Mrs Ina Wilson of Kansas City visits Pa and a group of cousins and aunts in Corry, highlighting extended family ties and a family reunion moment.
Police ruled Jerry Jarnegin death a self inflicted act. Irene Franklin, noted musical comedy star and widow, previously doubted suicide but conceded it possible given all circumstances surrounding the case in Hollywood.
The Hanford Post of the American Legion will hold a postponed picnic on Tuesday August 21 at Sokol park. Local veterans and families are invited to attend for an afternoon of food and socializing.
William E. Foster and Della E. Kelley and Lamir Joseph Zak and Emaline Ann Egan, both of Cedar Rapids, received marriage licenses. Marengo family reunions drew 133 Cashman relatives at I. W. Scott farm and 112 Rauch relatives at Fiester's grove. Officers elected included Cashman Milo Cafferty president and Rauch Charles Stoker Guernsey president with secretary treasurer roles filled.
John Brooks aged 40 of 1534 Fourth Avenue SE faced a district court arraignment before Judge H Ring on a drunk driving charge in a true information filed by County Attorney G K Thompson. Brooks requested time to plead and was granted until Saturday at 9 am. A motorcycle patrolman identified Brooks near First Avenue and Tenth Street E after following him for several blocks. Bond was set at 500 dollars.
Frederick Stark told Sheriff Petrus on Saturday that about 100 large Buff Orpington pullets were stolen from the Stark farm on the old Red Ball road six and a half miles west of Cedar Rapids. The E. K. Larimer Hardware Company seeks a $224.39 judgment against H J Robertson doing business as H J Robertson Electric Company in a civil action filed Thursday night.
Born to Kenneth Cray and spouse at Mercy hospital on Aug. 19 a daughter at 622 Fourth avenue SE. A son was born Aug. 19 to Richard Long and wife of Clarence at Mercy hospital. J H Pyle and wife at 1024 K avenue NW welcomed a son Aug. 12 at University hospital in Town City. Walter Mrstik and wife at 367 Thirty-third Street SE welcomed a son Aug. 20.
St Louis star pitcher Dizzy Dean was cleared to resume work after a hearing before Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. The $100 fine for missing an exhibition game in Detroit stood.
Newport Wales AP report says George Pond suffered a rib dislocation from the Pond Sabelli transatlantic crash. Pond to be treated by a Cardiff specialist. he and Cesare Sabelli toured Newport Castle and were congratulated by Lady Lloyd. They planned next steps for their flight from Rome toward New York.
In a Tri-County league match at Woman, Columbus Junction Tigers defeated Winfield 4 to 0 Friday evening. The victory adds a shutout by Columbus Junction over Winfield.
Marion notes change of the Old Settlers reunion from August 30 to Thursday September 6 per secretary Mrs Charles Breneman. The article lists appointed committees for executive decoration refreshments reception and gifts with named members and officers, and covers various community notices.
Legion posts 298 and its Auxiliary hold a joint picnic supper and meetings at 6 30 tonight at the Legion hall. The Oxford Methodist church cabinet members host a Wiener roast Tuesday evening at George Woods cabin with a 6 p m gathering and invited guests. transportation provided. Linn s Best 4 H club entertained the Marionette club at Miss Mary Michel s home with games and a reading by Anton of Waterloo. thirty attended. Refreshments served.
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