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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1942

Page

4

Hogs Hold at Friday Level in Major Markets

Chicago and Omaha livestock markets report steadier hog prices with top bids around 15.10 per hundredweight. Cattle and sheep see mixed moves as receipts dip. Des Moines and Sioux City show firm to steady trends with varying loads and weights across hogs cattle and lambs. Industry quotes include specific weights and price ranges for barrows gilts sows and feeders across nine regional yards and major packing plants.

Chicago Omaha U .S. Dept. Agriculture Sioux City U S. Dept Agricultures California TOWA Des Moines API U .S. Dept Agriculturer Interior Town Minnesota

Markets in Chicago Receipts and Prices Reported

Markets in Chicago show butter receipts at 12 560 tubs and eggs at 8 888 cases with no quotations. Potatoes arrivals 94 on track 170 total shipments 513, supplies moderate for Idaho russets, demand very slow overall, and market dull. Bliss Triumphs varieties in wash and unwashed states priced across several regions with mixed decay and demand signals.

Chicago Idaho Oregon Bliss Colorado Bliss Nebraska Bliss U. S Town Wisconsin Biss Minnesota North Dakota Bliss

Bond Market Trends Show Mixed Rail, Utilities Returns

In a shortened session, railroad issues attracted buyers with Atlantic 5s and Chicago and Alton 3s modestly higher. St. Paul 4 1/5, Chicago and North Western 3s, and Delaware and Hudson 4s held steady. U.S. government and foreign loan prices moved little in quiet trading.

York Ter York Latfiay Chicago Alton North Western Delaware Hudson U. S

Plymouth Cheese Prices In Wisconsin Wisconsin Wis cheese quotes

Wisconsin cheese exchange quotations for the week ending August 24 79 show various cheddar and curd items with bids listed. The report notes junior grade cheddars and different branded products with bid figures while a separate line references the Boston wool market and Department of Agriculture news.

Plymouth Wis Wisconsin Cheese Exchange

Boston Wool Market Quiet Amid Awaited Government Orders

The Boston wool market stayed generally quiet this week as buyers awaited new government orders before further commitments. Sales of original and half blood territory wool averaged $1.09 per pound, with territory graded wool at $1. Foreign wool remained inactive.

Boston Territory

Hogs and Packers Steady on Local Market as Prices Rise

Livestock sellers kept steady on the local market Saturday with hogs and packers showing broad price ranges across weights. Tops reached about 14.50 per hundredweight for select hogs and cattle demand supported mixed grades from good to prime steers and yearlings with varied prices for cows, calves, and lambs reflecting quality and weight differentials.

Reese RAO

Cedar Rapids Grain Prices and Farm Market Listings

Market report from Cedar Rapids lists No 2 wheat at 43 cents for No 2 and 40 cents for No 3, shelled corn at 78, rye No 2 and No 3 at 6 cents, soybeans No 2 yellow at 167, and hay straw values. Poultry prices show hens and leghorns at 18 to 15 cents, ducks 8 to 10 cents, and various hides and measurables. Fresh fruits and vegetables priced include Michigan celery 8 cents, lemons 6.50, oranges 50, lettuce 6.2, onions 1.20, cabbage 32, plums 3 dollars, watermelons 24 cents per unit, peaches 1.35 box. Also listed are wholesale beef hides and horse prices, with general market notes for the region.

Poulley Market Springs Als Leghorn Springs Crea Michigan

Three Women Claim Marital Ties to Slain Capt. Carr

In Douglas Arizona three women said they were or had been married to Capt. David Carr at the time of his death. Margaret Herlihy 21 first wife had secret marriage and planned public ceremony. Mrs Ruth Duke Carr 24 a nurse claimed the body and lived with Carr since January. Mrs Alice Lippelt Carr married Carr in 1940 and said they had lived together.

Douglas Ariz David Carr Margaret Herlihy Miss Herlihy Edward Herlihy Carr Fort Huachuca Alice Lippelt Carr New Orleans Norman Herring Red Cross Ruth Duke Carr Phenix Ala Agua _ Prieta Mex

Navy public relations chief pledges full, truthful communiques

CHICAGO AP Capt. Le land P Lovette recently named director of navy public relations told midwestern editors and publishers that current navy communiques would present all operational information possible within security limits. He called the communiques wholly truthful and reliable and limited to bare bones of history.

Chicago Leland P. Lovette Navy Public Relations Navy

Stocks Mostly Dull and Firm on a Quiet Trading Day

New York stocks showed a dull but firm tone with heavy activity in a few low priced issues. Nash-Kelvinator traded up to 2000 shares and held its high at 6 while Studebaker and Christler posted modest gains. US Rubber preferred reached 88 1/2 and Texas & Pacific and Southern Pacific hit new highs. Goodyear inched higher to a fresh peak as Goodrich matched its 1942 high. Standard Oil of California and Amerada also posted new yearly highs. Glen Alden Coal active on the curb as directors raised the dividend to 3.50 a share.

New York Nash-Kelvinator Studebaker Christler General Motors Easie Sparks Steel Texas & Pacific Southern Pacific Goodyear Goodrich

Chennault Retains Command of Yank Air Force in China

Brigadier General Claire L. Chennault will remain in command of American air forces in China the War Department said. The move creates a permanent China based force while Clayton L. Bissell leads the 10th Air Force from India and may operate in Burma and China.

Chennault Yank Air Force China Washington Claire L. Chennault Flying Tigers United States War Department Clayton L. Bissell Burma India New Delhi Joseph Stilwell Department Bissell 10Th Air Force Lewis H. Brereton Near East

Thrift drives war bonds and savings in America

It urges thrift and saving through war bonds, advising to set aside ten percent from every paycheck to support the nation and bolster wartime efforts.

Corn Futures Drop In Feeble Market

Corn futures led a weak grain market with falls over a cent per bushel amid long liquidation and cash interest selling. September faced heavy decline while December saw modest support. wheat dragged lower in light trading as spring wheat movement to Chicago added bearish tone.

Chicago Minneapolis A. House Cents Difference Winnipeg

Civilians Face Curtailment of Electricity Use

Washington AP reports the War Production Board will suspend or halt work on 85 power projects as wartime demands reshape the expansion program. The WPB states curtailment of civilian and luxury electricity is likely while preserving minimal reliability for war production with a small margin for possible additions.

Washington War Production Board WPB

Courthouse aid shows July old age and blind grants in Linn County

State social welfare figures release July payments to Linn County residents totaling 37549.90 for old age assistance for 1,755 recipients with an average of 21.40 dollars. Sixty six county residents received 1796.10 for aid to the blind at 27.21 on average. Statewide old age grants reached 1,216,274.50 for 56,436 recipients and blind grants 43,329.20 for 1,541 recipients. Average state payment was 21.55 for old age and 27.47 for blind. Stahle fined 300 after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. appeal bond set at 1000. Charge of receiving stolen property against Hearlds dismissed for lack of evidence. Patricia Barker seeks 525 for injuries from a Cedar Rapids bus collision with George Holmes on Sept 25, 1940, allegedly speeding. Lucille Brown dismisses divorce suit against Beryl Brown filed for cruel treatment. marriage June 16, 1936.

Linn County State Department of Social Welfare Patricia Barker Cedar Rapids City Lines George S. Holmes Holmes

Idaho Man Denied Army Navy Posts Given Commissions

Ted Turner former dean of men at the University of Idaho had sought a commission in both the army and the navy and was rejected. In the same mail, he received notices granting both commissions and a summons to report for duty.

Boise, Idaho Ted Turner University of Idaho Navy Army

Marion social notes and moves populate busy week

Marion readers hear of a farewell party for Rev James and family, Danish reunion plans at Thomas Park, local band availability, personnel transfers to Camp Rucker and Seattle, residents moving to Tipton and Coulter, air station updates, hospital notes, and numerous social visits, picnics, and clubs including the bridge group and G. G. contract club gatherings.

West Union Man Given Ten Years

Willie F Schmidt, 46, of West Union pled guilty to forgery before Judge T Ho Goheen and was sentenced to a term not exceeding 10 years in the penitentiary. A bad check for 103 dollars passed in Oelwein led to the charge. Leland Northrop, 25, of Fayette pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, with a 300 dollar fine reduced by 150 and the remainder to be paid in 25 dollar monthly installments. Informations were filed by ET B Shaw against Nellie Snyder, 44, and Otis Severson, 25, for driving while intoxicated.

West Union Willie F Schmidt T. Ho Goheen Oelwein Leland Northrop Fayette ET. B. Shaw Hawkeye Nellie Snyder Otis Severson

British Renew Air Attacks on Rommel In Sinai Clash

Cairo dispatch says Imperial fighter bombers renewed strikes on enemy vehicles and encampments west of El Alamein despite dust storms. A Italian plane was shot down near Cyprus, a German Heinkel fell into the sea near the Nile mouth, and British patrols along the line reported artillery exchanges Friday.

Cairo el Alamein Saturay Cyprus Nile

Marion area church schedules list multitudinous services

The notice lists multiple churches with pastors and service times including Baptist Rev Benjamin Shaw Bible school 9 45 am morning worship 10 45 am B Y P 6 30 pm evening worship 7 30 pm midweek prayer choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 pm St Joseph Catholic Rev T J McElliott mass 8 and 10 am Christian Rev Vernon Carter Bible school 9 45 am morning worship 10 45 am sermon Behold the Lamb of God choir practice 7 30 pm Friday intercessory circle 10 am Congregational Rev Frederick Nelson church school 10 am morning worship 11 sermon Religion and Recreation Free Methodist Rev Guy James Jr 945 am Sunday school 9 45 am preaching 10 45 am and 7 30 pm Y P M S 7 pm midweek prayer Bible study 7 20 pm Methodist Rev Arthur W Henke Church school 9 45 am season final unholy morning worship at Presbyterian Rev Mr Henke Those of the Way Fellowship supper 6 pm Presbyterian Rev C V R Re Jong Sunday school 9 45 am morning worship 11 Joint service with Methodist St Pauls U Lutheran Rev Carl Elrog Sunday school 9 30 am morning worship 8 15 and 10 30 sermon Paul a Model Christian Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Sabbath school Saturday 10 30 am preaching 11 30 am Prairie Chapel Rev J B Clyde Sunday school 10 am morning worship 11 Epworth League 7 30 pm

Benjamin H Shaw Pastor Bible School St. Joseph's Catholic T J. McElliott Vernon Carter Frederick Nelson Guy James, Jr Arthur W Henke Presbyterian Church Mr Henke C. V. R. Re Jong St. Paul's U Lutheran Carl Elrog

Use of Coffee To Be Slashed Another 10 Percent

The War Production Board ordered a further 10 percent cut in American coffee supplies starting September 1. Civilian consumption will be limited to about 110 million pounds per month, down from 147 million. Wholesale and retail quotas fall from 75 percent to 65 percent of the prior quarter's deliveries, lasting through September and beyond unless revised.

Washington Ythe War Production Board WPB

British Pay Tribute To Lost Sub's Crew

London AP reports the Admiralty announced the loss of the submarine Upholder and paid an unprecedented tribute to the vessel and its crew for arduous and dangerous Mediterranean duty. It singled out Lieut. Comdr. M D Wanklyn and Upholder's crew for special mention.

London Admiralty Upholder Mediterranean M D. Wanklyn

Lost and Found Classified Fragments Chronicle

A chaotic classified list shows loss and reward notices for items including a yellow gold Elgin bracelet with initials C E L and a class ring with initials L I on back, plus a beagle puppy found, rewards offered, and contact numbers. Also includes ads for loans on diamonds, fur coats services, and other local goods and personal notices.

C.E.L 15Th St Paramount Lounee 34Th St Bae Oe Wilson Duke

Classified Ad Dense With Services and Phone Numbers

A long list of services is advertised including cement work, sewer cleaning, masonry, hauling junk and debris, tree work, upholstery repair, painting, lawnmower sharpening, and related home services. Multiple phone numbers are provided for each item. The ad promotes reasonable rates and immediate service with free estimates and references.

Gazette Cashman Plumbing & Heating NOBLE

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Financial One Market News Lamson Brothers and Company R. Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank Iowa Associated Press Good UPI Dept. Agricul Rm Mississippi River Davenport Tap Prairie du Chien Louis Seeeeeenensere Memphis Wall St J E. Bennett & Co Juma Manager Aturday Alasha Juneau Johns Manville Allied Chem Kennecott Allied Stores Kroser Ally Chalmers Oat Libbey Owens Lockheed Amn Hide Hide & L274 Loews, Inc 43 Amn Pearue Ho Ae 16 Lorillard Meltesson Sus Marshall Fidie Amn Mathiesen Miami Mont Ward Armour & Co Murray Cornett Armstrong Cork Nash-Kely Bellas Atchison SF Nat Biscuit Atlantic Natl Dairy P Atl Coast I Baldwin Lato Nat Po Balto Ohio Sta NY Cental O Barnsdall Nor Pac Bs Borden Co Elev Borg Warner Wekard Mursey Bridecport Paraniune Briggs Mia Paik Utah Bucyrus Erie Penick Ford al Budd Mig Bry Colotex Fils Proctor Gamble Chey & Olio Pullman Cola Chrysler Motors Oil Cities Sye Radio Corp Coca Coli Rein Rond Avn Colt Palmolive Repb Steel Tdty Columbis Va Reyn Solvents Safeway Comw Southern Schenky Dts Congoleum Sears Roebuc Bud & S$ I Fox Film England Union Carbine Union Pac Gen Fonds Gen Motors Gillette Ghurhel Bros Gildden Gildden A Unt Gas Goodyear Tire Willys Ovldry Mls Central Wilson. Co Inspiration Woolworth Cherry-Burt Swift Quaker O Swift Intl Dredze America CTC VO Casit Trovestons Tapi Shirley C. Hearld Naomi Hearld Lucille Brown Beryl Brown Rock Island Marion News Kenneth French Don Toddville James Cruzen Oskaloosa Thomas Park Marion K-V Cafe Olin American Legion Mahlon Fleisher W J. Fleisher Jefferson Barracks Camp Rucker J. Lawrence Bigger Bridge Club RD Conley Roberta Lee Tipton Conley Biddick Lumber Co June Milner Waterloo Helen Morton The University of Iowa Picnic Kodak Films Frank Godfrey Gilbert Voorhies Douglas Gallagher Patricia Barbara Pilinger Minn Ronald Shirley Marlene Lewis Iowa City W W Lary HH. P. Hansen Marion C “Babe’ Hansen Great Lakes US Naval Air Station Seattle Wash John F Brown Seventh Avenue Marion Bond Store Marion Linn D.A.R J L. Papes R. E. Lehdigh Madelie C Oxley W.G Koppenhaver Corp John A Beeson Fort Devens Mass J. A. Beeson CC Randall Coulter Randall Earl Welsher St. Mary's Hospital Rochester Myrna Lyle Stimson Sixth Street Stimson Delbert Show Oscar Byam Ninth Avenue G. G. Contract Club Archie Conklin Harvey Gipp Conklin Elmer Neff Bert Nedrow Gordon Hatchery Hazel van Gorkom Don Hoglund Jon Elsie Stewart Leonard Taylor, Jr Jane Corinne Mason City George Durlands Leonard Taylors Fred Hall Jennie King Helen Palmer Joan Otten Monticello Wilbur Cooper Frank Etzel, Jr Wayne, Mich Theodore Folkers Billy Vosdingh Covington Sergi Melvin Fernow Waco Tex Shaver Park Bertha Harlan Lillian Harlan Lee Goldstein Rommel Marion Churches Day Ines Ales WA Loan CO Montgomery Ward Ride Morris Fur Shop Joh Cach Glass & Paint CO Groraze IKAM Ll K. Sehnefer Roony Kresse Sands Printing CO 2Nd St Griffith Feather Mattress Co C.R. Knitting Co Ikriz & Son Porthind Ore Joan B. Rexford Montrose Fort Knox Kentucky Probasco Jeweler Palace Theater Jack's Lyman’s Shell Service A Ave Ehreke Roofing CO Dial Baldridge Studio 3Rd St Richards Richards Lab Hamilton and Witneis L. A. Lower Lovely Lady Oil Bishop's Lovely Lady Beauty Shop 1St Ave SE Curley Lillian Suchy Beauty Shop Paris Academy Beauty School Amt Hayes Music Phil D'Rey Skinny Rocky Donovan Don Sievertorc Peggy Reece Johnson Swisher Pavilion Joe Fisher Moeller Magnus Hotel Silver Leaf Jack Teagarden Tiny Hill Lee’s Bud_ Zimmerman's Cowboys Jackson 1St Ave Court Hussey Stanwood Cou Falls Bob McLain Parkson Ave Sun Ce-Mar Marion Blyd Sar Brs Little Grenadine Precious Mama John C Mebride Milwaukee Wsc
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