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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
13
Chicago market report shows hog prices moving higher as Tuesday shipments fall short of expectations. Top price reaches 11.15, with salable arrivals around 15,000 head versus 20,000 estimated. Cattle and sheep also show gains. hogs in other centers like Omaha and Des Moines follow similar uptrends amid tighter supplies.
Cattle and hog prices in Austin Minnesota and Peoria listings show steady to firm trend for cattle with bulls and short red steers trading around $1125 and up while hogs at various weights top near $1110 for 150-210 lb sows. Receipts reach about 2,000 cattle and hogs with notable gains early in sales and ongoing activity in the slaughter lamb market.
Local hog market shows stronger demand with choice and buck lambs listed by weight. Prices: 80-95 Ibs at 1125 dollars, 60-95 Ibs at 10 dollars per unit, $1 off choice ewes in 125-150 Ibs, and 4 ewes 160-290 Ibs at 2503 dollars. Other lambs and ewes priced by quality.
Grain prices listed for wheat oats rye barley and corn with No 1 and No 2 grades. Soybeans at 1.54 and hay straw prices noted. Poultry eggs and hides markets show varied per-pound rates and livestock values for Cedar Rapids.
Wisconsin cheese prices for Dec 22 27 show twins at 23 1 2 cents and cheddars at 23 4 cents per pound. The wool market was quiet with mixed activity in Ohio Texas and graded blood wool, while Mississippi River levels were listed for several stations. The note adds that the male black widow spider is harmless to humans.
New York stocks drifted with mixed leaders and several gains in late trading. The session saw about 1.5 million shares change hands as war news steadied but tax selling weighed on many issues. Leading movers included United States Steel Bethleham Goodrich United States Rubber International Nickel Dow Chemical and General Electric while others lagged like Standard Oil (N J) Texas Co General Motors and Caterpillar.
A compact listing from Wall Street outlines futures for produce and dairy standards. It notes December January February and March price points for butter and eggs alongside storage and tariff notes from Jamenn Bros. and Co. and Nefrieerator standards.
Chicago mixed grain market ends narrowly lower amid thin turnover and Far East and price control uncertainty. Soybeans drifted with small losses before a late recovery. wheat and corn rose slightly amid volatile bid activity. oats and rye held near unchanged. Local cash prices show varied grain values across No 2 yellow corn and other components.
Chicago market reports large poultry receipts with strong demand and price ranges for hens, cox, ducks, and capons. Butter and eggs show varied prices with steady to unsettled trends. New York listings reflect similar movement in butter cheese and dressed poultry.
New York markets show top grade loans sliding along with more speculative issues on Tuesday. Turnover rises while losses range from fractions to two points by midday as U S government securities slip after Monday’s declines. corporate bonds including Goodrich 4s American Telephone 314s of 66 Western Union 5s and Rock Island General 4s of 88 edge lower. foreign issues vary amid a generally softer tone. Home Owners Loan 3s close around 104.17 on the U S government bond side.
The Cedar Rapids lighting contest ends with 26 entries received by the playground and portation commission. Private homes within the city limits compete in the joint event with the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. Judges will tour the city December 26 to 31 and lamps are awarded to winners. Displays must be lit seven to ten each evening through December 31. The Gazette will publish the viewing route on Wednesday.
Benton County attorney Don Boddicker of Vinton and reserve officer Lewis E. Zalesky of Cedar Rapids were among eastern Iowans called by Seventh Corps Area headquarters in Omaha for a year of active duty. Both are second lieutenants in infantry and will report to Fort Benning Georgia. Also called was First Lieutenant Herbert K. Hoglan of Center Point to Fort Benning.
London reports Monday night air raid against the German naval and submarine base at Wilhelmshaven. All planes returned safely.
W E Glass seeks divorce from Jessie Glass whom he wed March 22 1921 at Marengo. Jessie is a state hospital patient in Independence. Paul D Brown seeks divorce from Lena E Brown, married Sept 7 1939 at Clinton. Alice E Williams seeks divorce from Lawrence W Williams for custody. defendant convicted of felony and jailed in Pontiac Reformatory.
FI Christensen filed suit in district court Monday asking a 205 judgment against Leo F. Davis of Central City. Christensen claims Davis gave a promissory note for 225 to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Chicago in March 1938, with 20 paid. The note was assigned to Christensen by E V Gunderson, collection manager of the Chicago firm.
Albert L. Fuchs pled not guilty to drunk driving in district court before Judge G. K. Thompson after a Sunday arrest near Cedar Rapids. He posted a $500 bond and was released. The arrest followed an alleged stop sign violation at highways 149 and 30. Myrtle Withers filed suit against Vera Welsch and George Roeniig over a November auto collision at Fifth Street and K Avenue NW alleging Roeniig drove negligently.
Frank J. Tepley Jr seeks 1781 against E B Laurer over a 2000 note from Nov 1931 now due. Ida Hosmer seeks 991.40 against Anna Estella Rhoads over a 750 note signed Oct 14 1931. T H Thomas Plumbing seeks 188.24 against Mr and Mrs Leon L Topp for unpaid work. Louis Minor's will, died Dec 3, is admitted to probate.
Andreas Lorenzen Sr. 76, of 1332 Sixth Street NW Cedar Rapids, died at 6:15 pm Monday after a brief illness. Born August 31 1856 in Fjelstrup Denmark he immigrated to the United States in 1882 settling in Cedar Rapids. He worked 44 years as a clerk at B C R N and the Rock Island shops retiring in 1926. He is survived by his wife Anna Toft two daughters Mrs Mary Joslin and Mrs Elena Krill two sons Andrew and Carl Lorenzen 12 grandchildren and one brother Captain Chris Lorenzen of Oakland. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Wednesday in Turner chapel conducted by Reverend R N Coolidge with burial at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
Rear Admiral Russell Willson, Naval Academy superintendent, was ordered to duty as chief of staff to Admiral Ernest J. King, commander in chief of the United States Fleet, at Annapolis Maryland.
Mrs Ahrens born April 5 1876 in Iowa township married Herman Ahrens Aug 5 1897. The couple farmed near Conroy and lived in California before returning to Williamsburg Iowa. She is survived by five sons Henry Herman Fred Adolph George, daughter Olga, and sister Katherine Otte. Burial at St Johns Lutheran near Homestead. The piece notes March 15 once called ides of March.
FCC Chairman James Fly told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that the government probably will take over certain radio communication facilities but has no general plan to seize radio or telegraph facilities. He urged passage of a bill to extend wartime seizure powers to all wire communications. Senator Austin asked about a nationwide telegraph or telephone system takeover. Fly cautioned on speculation but mentioned area wide defense could justify such action.
Mrs L W Van Nostrand announced 390 families cleared for Christmas aid through the public welfare bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Aid includes food baskets and shopping trips. Agencies contributing include the American Legion YMCA Industrial League John Huss Methodist Church Pack 4 Den 5 Cub Scouts Tuesday Art Club and many church and school groups.
The collector of internal revenue office the Social Security office the Farm Security Administration office and the district court clerk in the federal building will close at 2 30 Wednesday and stay closed all day Christmas. Red Cross NYA sewing room federal agricultural offices and U S marketing and grass service will close for Christmas. Iowa state employment service will start holiday Wednesday at noon and stay closed until Friday morning.
Aneta reports about 500 civilian deaths in Japanese air raids on the Dutch East Indies, based on official tallies. The figure reflects ongoing raid casualties through the current period.
A classified page notes want ad rates and process for Cedar Rapids residents, with Lost items including a tire wheel, billfold, white wedding ring, a black Scottie named Scottie, and a heart shaped cameo locket. Contact numbers provided for rewards and inquiries.
Local ads promote a wide array of gifts from jewelry and watches to lighters and stamps. Stores Katz Jewelry & Loan Co and L A Lower Jeweler highlight wholesale diamond offers and loan services, with other merchants advertising cleaning, fur remodeling, knitting, printing, and Xmas greetings. Museums of small businesses invite customers to save up to 50 percent and shop through December.
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