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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
8
Large hog receipts across major markets push prices down amid weaker demand. Chicago and Cleveland show steady to active liquidity with varied top bids, while western centers report mixed tones. Sheep and cattle receipts also steady to firmer in some zones, with overall market weighing on hogs.
Market reports from New York and Chicago describe butter receipts and prices, with creamery values and various quality grades. The notes mention standard and commercial quality, firsts and mediums, plus occasional dirties and special packs.
Bond markets show steady yields in New York as investors await Federal guidance. Analysts cite solid economic data and cautious demand with year end flows shaping price moves.
Scattered buying and higher bids lifted cash grain prices in Chicago trading. Wheat led gains with firmness over Saturday, oats strengthened while corn and barley showed uneven action. Cash price rose with receipts totaling 16 cars. overall market showed mixed futures activity and modest advances in wheat.
New York AP reports periodic buy ing flurries leave the market firmer but spotty with some soft spots. Rails and alcohol stocks lead in demand while utilities rise. several industrials and transports gain and transfers total about 2.45 million shares as traders weigh profits and shifting averages.
Obituary notes Chicago merchant and sportsman Cseorge Lytton, aged 59, passed away. The fragmentary report mentions his involvement in local business and athletic circles, with unclear details about the cause or date of death.
Moscow hosts a ceremonial welcome as international delegates arrive for a summit. Officials greet the visitors at Vostochny airport, with a formal reception on the border town approach and speeches highlighting cooperation and future talks.
Local prime hogs trend lower with a 10 cent drop pulling top quotes to about $2.75 per unit. Packers hold steady as good calves and market entries show mixed bids amid uncertain demand.
Howard W Clements 44 of 723 Eighteenth St SE died in Eldora hospital from head on crash six miles west of Grundy Center the night of December . Harold Newell 29 of Grundy Center also died in the crash. Clements survived by his mother sister and two brothers. Funeral at Gaffney and Moore chapel Tuesday at 2 pm with Mount Hermon lodge and Masons in charge. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Secretary of the Interior Ickes was severely bruised on the right side after slipping on ice in front of his Washington home. Initial reports of broken ribs were ruled out by X rays at the Naval Hospital.
The appellate court upheld Lester Tilton's one to five year prison term and $2000 fine for practicing medicine without a license at his cancer clinic. It also affirmed the same punishment for promoter Harry de Joannis, rejecting arguments that cancer treatment could not constitute conspiracy to injure public health.
ELKADER Dr E D Russell 43 of Waukon former Fort Dodge and McGregor physician was to be arraigned in district court Monday afternoon before Judge Eichendorf on a second degree murder charge. Russell was arrested Dec 7 after a grand jury returned an indictment based on the death of a young woman whom he allegedly performed a vital operation on at McGregor.
Final dress rehearsal for The Muzzle by Association Players under M A auspices at Roosevelt junior high school Tuesday at 7 45 p m and at McKinley junior high school Wednesday at 7 45 p m will be held tonight at Roosevelt junior high auditorium at 7 15 p m. All cast members asked to be present promptly. Proceeds of the day devoted to Christmas relief.
Mrs Isabelle Vaughn wife of George M Vaughn of Marengo died at her daughter Mrs F Lt Esteys Cedar Rapids home after a lingering illness She was born in Scotland January 27 1868 and had lived near Marengo before moving to Cedar Rapids Funeral arrangements list Beatty chapel Cedar Rapids and Marengo Methodist Church burial in Marengo cemetery Surviving are five children James Marion Samuel I Mrs F L Estey William C and Charles and the family will receive callers Monday evening
Firemen responded to three calls between 1 30 and 2 13 pm Monday. Sparks from a chimney started two blazes ten minutes apart at Val Keiper , 1693 Maple Drive NW, and H Cook , 1107 Second Street SW, destroying part of the latter roof but not the walls. A final alarm involved Lottie Kudina’s car at 1307 Third Street SE, where a backfire started a small blaze that was extinguished before arrival.
Scout Troop No 19 plans a ceremonial at Linean School in the evening with Dr W A Suthers assisting as first commissioner. Patrol leader Tendertont rank will be conferred by Scoutmaster LF Hines.
Mary Etta Hammitt Bailey widow of Rev Hiram Bailey died Sunday at 3 30 p m in a local hospital. She was born September 2 1844 in Ohio and lived in Cedar Rapids area for years. Survived by sister Mrs Julia Reedy of Bakersfield California and several nieces and nephews. Services and burial planned in Toledo with a Wednesday chapel service at 2 30 p m in her former home venue.
Paul Tray, convict of second degree murder in the Henry Maars case, died in Burlington hospital after swallowing poison in his jail cell hours before a scheduled sentencing. He had planned death by his own action since August, according to Sheriff Harry Hunt.
Mrs Charles J Husting aged 70 died at 1640 Second Avenue SE at 5 am Monday after a short illness. She was born in Lawler and moved to Cedar Rapids six months ago from Mason City. Surviving are six children Victor Osage John Cedar Rapids Charles Denver Cole Mrs Lee Lintgen Des Moines Mrs A P West Cedar Rapids Mrs Harold Carey Oshkosh Wis and a sister Nellie McNally Lawler. Funeral will depart Monohan Funeral Home at 2:30 pm Tuesday for New Hampton her former home, with services and burial Wednesday morning. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening.
Market items report foreign exchange rates and commodity prices in New York and Toledo. Grain, oilseeds, and livestock receipts are listed with bids and prices for feeder cattle and lambs, while the live cattle trade shows lighter beef values and packing gross receipts.
Gilbert L. Gates former Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday morning in Bozeman Montana. He was the son of G H Gates and spent his youth in Cedar Rapids. He moved to Three Forks Montana about 25 years ago and resided there since. Surviving are two sisters Ella Cooke and James Irvin, a half brother Charles Gates of Cedar Rapids, and a stepdaughter in Ohio. Services and burial will be in Montana.
George A Morse 667 of 1308 First Avenue East died at a local hospital at 10 10 p.m. Sunday after a lingering illness. Born in New York October 20 1866 he had lived in Cedar Rapids four years, previously in Dixon Alabama where he worked for the Streetcar company. Survived by widow Mary daughter Mrs Cordelia Wall of Cedar Rapids and brother Robert Winthrop. Funeral services will be arranged later. Friends may call at Beatty chapel.
A benefit play Star Followers by the HKonyanozng camp fire group will raise funds for the public library at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Methodist church with a large cast and tableaux Mary and Babe. The Marion High School football banquet by the American Legion Thursday at 6 30 p m features Mayor Pazour toastmaster and Delbert Pugh on sportsmanship Captain Garth Hunter and Dick Barker will address. Several social and club events follow including teas, lessons, and meetings across Marion with many local residents attending and hosting.
Women from Coe College Zeta Phi Beta members Miss Modestine Kelly and Miss Elizabeth Melberg directed a matinee crowd in Marion. A one act play Christmas Surprise featured named child characters and actors. After the performance tea was served by Mrs. Andrew P. Munsen and Mrs. O. M. Carson at a lace cloth table.
The Diana Fret club gathering Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Willis Jordan’s 733 Fifth Avenue featured husbands as hosts. Willis Sheets emceed a program of jokes and stunts. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs. G. C. Pyle, W. E. Cooper, Mrs. A. C. Maxwell, Willis Jordan, and Mrs. Lawrence Dove. John Sprigele of Council Bluffs attended. committee members were Willis Jordan, Clarence Oxley, W. C. Sheets, and G. O. Pyle.
William Dennis aged 28 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after several weeks illness. He was born February 17 1905 near Marion. Survived by wife Mildred Buttgen son Theodore Albert and his parents Albert and Clara Dennis. Funeral Wednesday 230 p.m. at parental home near Troy Mills burial Oak Shade cemetery. Marion chapter notices follow with charity events and meetings.
Des Moines AP says Ralph Cram aeronautics adviser for Iowa CWA announced the 10 million dollar federal special fund for airport development was abandoned. Iowa airport work will use regular CWA funds with a larger allowance for make costs.
Born to Mr and Mrs R Hl Vop Bel at St Luke's on Dec 16 a daughter. Ronald McElroy at 818 Twelfth Street NE has a daughter born Dec 9 at Mercy Hospital. John Wath of 543 Forest Drive SE welcomed a daughter on Dec 10 at Mercy Hospital. A fourth birth noted at Mercy Hospital for Mr and Mrs Malware Lasrangar Prrtt Avenue Fo0 a daughter born Dec 10.
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