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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1934

Page

4

Cold Wave Lifts Hog Prices Across Major Markets

Limited hog supplies due to cold weather sparked brisk demand at Chicago and other yards. Top hog prices reached around seven dollars per hundredweight with steadier or higher quotes reported in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, East Buffalo, and East St Louis. Fellow cattle and sheep markets showed firm to higher prices, led by strong veal and feeder categories amid steady demand.

Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo East St Louis Chicago MIX & Butchers East St. Louis

Interest rates on deposits set by firm in 1933

The note states that interest rates on funds left on deposit with the company during 1933 were fixed at a percent. It is signed by Fred A. Howlind as President.

Fred A. Howlind

Grain prices rise on weather news and hog strength

Bullish weather developments push Chicago grain futures higher led by December corn and wheat as hog prices at the Chicago yards also climb. Oats and rye gain modestly while prospects of colder weather suggest higher livestock feeding. Winnipeg market closed for holidays.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Kansas Chicago Stock Yards Liverpool Winnipeg Buenos

Grain Movement and Wheat Receipts Across Markets

Chicago and northwest wheat receipts for Wednesday list totals with cash grain prices for wheat corn oats and soybeans across Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis. Prices shown include No 1 and No 2 grades with track mentions and regional receipts comparisons to prior years and months.

Chicago Northwest ABC Icansas City Hoover Yeelow Minneapolis Broatier Montana

Local hog prices rise on midweek market

Hog prices moved higher on Wednesday with a 40 to 50 cent gain across grades. The top price reached $6.85 with packer top at $6.35.

Wall St Stocks Mixed After Holiday Trading Session

Wall Street reopened from the Christmas holiday with utilities leads dragging the market and a generally unsettled tone. Industrials and rails held steady with several large names like American Telephone and U S Steel seeing modest moves as traders eyed inflation talk and pending public spending.

New York Wall Street Santa Claus Consolidated Gas American Telephone 2 Public Service of N. J American Water Works North American Western Union American Congress U. S Cerro de Pasco Deere General Motors American Rolling Mill Bethlehem, Penney and Montgomery Ward U. S. Steel

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Produce Prices

Market list from Cedar Rapids shows prices for wheat barley and oats, live stock including hens and stags, leghorn springs, cocks, and wholesale fruits and vegetables. It also lists cured hides fox furs skunks mink muskrat and other pelts with varied grades and prices.

Chicago Produce Markets Report Weekday Prices

AP notes mixed receipts and steady to firm butter eggs and produce in Chicago and New York markets. Butter buttercreamery specials and various firsts and standards show narrow moves. eggs see firm receipts and refrigerator standings. carrots potatoes and poultry listings reflect modest trading aided by weather. futures close with December and January butter futures steady near 28 to 36 cents.

Chicago Rock Springs Leghorn Springs New York

Slaughterhouse Prices Mixed as Receipts Dip in Twin Cities Market

For St Paul Livestock in South St Paul the cattle trade shows limited receipts and modest activity. Slaughter steers reach around 725 dollars with lighter grades down to 300, while hogs seen scarce with prices held near 660 to 660 for common weights. Lamb and sheep offerings rise with strong bids around 825 for top lots and fat lambs trading above 2850 per head. Foreign exchange and commodity quotes appear in the New York report, noting steady grain and sugar futures and local market hopscotch.

Chicago U S Emi Aeight Ie Commercia Lew Sentee S.ate Omaha Sinclair Sinclair's Ooe ST Paul South ST Paul US Dept. Arriculture Montana

Bond Market Drifts With Flat Activity In New York

In early trading the New York bond market stayed mostly flat with little momentum to resume gains. Some small moves included Consolidated Gas 5s up 4 points, International Telephone 5s up 5, Missouri Pacific 5s FP at 245 2, and Frisco 4498 up 4. Treasury issues edged higher slightly while Liberties posted modest gains amid limited foreign trading.

NEW York Bond Review New York Consolidated Gas Wits International Telephone Missouri Pacifie Frisco Home Owners Loan Corporation Treasury

Fi lene sees 1935 as bright yet dubious in two way outlook

Boston merchant Edward A. Filene analyzes 1935 as both promising and risky. He warns cooperation with business and the Supreme Court is crucial to avoid socialistic steps, while optimistic signs include New Deal approval and potential unemployment and old age insurance measures.

Boston Edward A. Filene Filene Supreme Court America Wwe Congress

One Driver Hurt In Two Auto Accidents

Two minor accidents reported to police Wednesday afternoon left C. N. Adams with a bruised shoulder. Adams said an eastbound car registered to Irma Eagan ran a red light at Third avenue and Tenth street SE and hit his car. A second collision occurred when H. L. Howard of Manchester, driving west on Second avenue SE, struck a car driven by H. A. Smith. no injuries were reported.

C. N. Adams Eighth Avenue SE Adams Third Avenue Tenth Street SE Irma Eagan A Avenue NE H. L. Howard Manchester Second Avenue SE H. A. Smith A Avenue

Pair Gets 2 Years On Extortion Charge

Lloyd Coates and Edward Grady were sentenced by Judge William H. Holly in federal court to two years each in Leavenworth penitentiary for attempting to extort $100 000 from Cincinnati shoe manufacturer Charles P Morton through a padger game.

Chicago Lloyd Coates Edward Grady Charles P. Morton Cincinnati William H. Holly Leavenworth

Veterans of Foreign Wars Sees Two-Thirds Bonus Support

Washington DC veteran group reports National Commander Van Zandt says both houses likely to back a soldier bonus by two thirds after confirmation of broad support. Delmar couples among local notices include a candlelight wedding at the Kinrade home with reception for sixteen guests. Elberon I O O F marks 60th anniversary with 70 attendees and history notes.

Washington Congress Veterans of Foreign Wars James E. van Zandt

Frank Peters Veteran Railroader Dies in Cedar Rapids

Frank Peters a Rock Island engineer died at his Cedar Rapids home at 10 40 p m Tuesday after a 45 year career with the BCR and N and later the Rock Island He was born January 3 1861 in Dorchester Iowa and lived in Cedar Rapids 63 years He is survived by his wife three daughters Stella Hill Mabel Munsell Mary McKissack three grandchildren and two sisters Funeral arrangements will be announced later

Frank Peters Rock Island Third Street Dorchester Cedar Rapids BCR. and N. Railway Peters Stella Hill Decorah Mabel Munsell Mary McKissack Darlyne Hill Orwin Daryl Munsell

Death of Mrs Josephine Underberg Fuegen in Cedar Rapids area

Josephine Underberg Fuegen died at 8 20 p m December 22 at her Browns area home after a long illness. Born March 9 1880 at Browns she married Emil Fuegen January 25 1898 who survives with five sons and three daughters including Leo Al Wilbert Arnold Edmund Valeria Hilda and Coleta of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are brother Louis Underberg of Browns and sister Sister Agnes C Taylor of Cedar Rapids. Funeral held at St Joseph s Browns with high mass at 9 30 a m Wednesday. Burial in Sugar Creek Catholic cemetery.

Josephine Underberg Fuegen Emil Fuegen Cedar Rapids Browns Bernard Catharine Underberg Leo Wilbert Arnold Edmund Valeria Hilda Coleta Louis Underberg Bint Agnes C. Taylor St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Sugar Creek Catholic Cemetery

Death of Almon Palmer at Cedar Rapids after stroke

Almon Palmer died at 7 p.m. Tuesday after a stroke. Born November 29, 1867, he had lived in Cedar Rapids about three years. Survived by three children, two brothers, a sister, and a friend congregation. Funeral plans to be announced. Friends may call at Rohn West Side chapel Wednesday evening.

Almon Palmer First Street Street Cedar Rapids Arthur Cox Martin Fritz Charles Palmer Cyrus Palmer Fremont Neb Goram Palmer Winterset Gilbert Barney Rohn West Side Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Agnes Willford

Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception church Thursday at 9 a.m. conducted by Msgr John Molloy. Burial follows at St Johns cemetery in Independence. Friends may call at 377 Fifteenth Street SE Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Agnes Willford Immaculate Conception Msgr John Molloy St. John’s Cemetery Independence Fifteenth Street

Death notices Hattie Coburn Elliott longtime Cedar Rapids resident

Mrs. Hattie Coburn Elliott died in Chicago at 5 15 pm Tuesday after a period of ill health. Survived by Caspar Elliott and two daughters in Los Angeles, a son in Chicago, her mother in Cedar Rapids, three sisters and two brothers. Body to be brought to Cedar Rapids for burial. Funeral for Mrs. Mary Mrech set for Turner chapel Thursday at 2 pm with Rev. Husslen Karaub officiating at Cedar Memorial Park.

Frank Kolda Twentyfirst Street Hattie Coburn Elliott Elliott Los Angeles Calif Kolda Ulch Chicago Casper Elliott Bernice Margaret Casper, Jr Guy Coburn Cedar Rapids R. Ulech W. Maxa Ely F. W. Kolda William Coburn This City John Coburn The Reformed Church Mary Mrech Turner Chapel Husslen Karaub Detroit, Mich Wll Cedar Memorial Park

Funeral services for Lydia May Heneks

Funeral services for Lydia May Heneks will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the Beatty chapel conducted by the Rev. I. E. Link letter. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. She was born May 26, 1864, and had resided in Cedar Rapids for forty four years. In addition to her husband, three

Lydia May Heneks Beatty Chapel I. E. Linkletter Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids

Sister and Brother Survive with Five Grandchildren

A deceased person is survived by a sister and a brother with five grandchildren. The obituary notes family ties and immediate survivors in brief biographical terms.

Funeral for Mrs Hearoll Held at Mount Zion Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Searcy Hearoll who died Monday will be held Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. A M Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.

Nannie Searcy Hearoll Mount Zion Baptist Church A. M. Smith Linwood Cemetery

Miss Frances Challed Funeral Services

Funeral services for Miss Frances Challed will be held at Fiusss Memorial church Thursday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Joseph Bren Burial will be in Linwood cemetery Friends may call at the Barta chapel Wednesday evening

Frances Challed Fiuss Memorial Joseph Bren Linwood Cemetery Barta

Plans Amendment To Split Electoral Vote For President

Congressman Lea of California will introduce a joint resolution at the new session to change how states award electoral votes. He argues the current system ignores sizable minority votes and favors the popular vote, citing Cleveland's 1884 NY margin as an example.

Washington Congress Lea Calif Cleveland New York State New York White House

Court House News Divorce Filings Include Heald Case

Glennis Heald seeks divorce from Elmer Heald on cruel and inhuman grounds in district court. She also requests custody of a minor son, support, and division of household goods. marriage date July 17, 1981. Other suits involve Velma Malcolm versus Arthur Malcolm and William Shrope versus Maydean Shrope. Malcolm marriage November 4, 1927 and Shrope marriage October 10, 1930. Mary Kreick seeks separate maintenance from Wesley Krejci on cruel and inhuman grounds. marriage December 12, 1928.

Glennis Heald Elmer Heald Velma B. Malcolm Arthur L. Malcolm William M. Shrope Maydean H. Shrope Malcolms Shropes Mary E. Kreick Wesley A. Krejci

New Yorkers Rescued After Five Days Afloat

Four New Yorkers Lawrence T. K. Griswold William H. Harkness LeGrand Griswold and B. E. C. Tate were rescued at Tawao Borneo after drifting five days at sea with no water. They were on an ethnological and photographic tour of the southern Philippines when their chartered motor boat disabled in Celebes sea.

Manila P. I

Arrest of doctor in death of Loretta Wilson

Dr John H Becker Jr 52 of Richmond Hill South was arrested on a homicide charge in the death of Loretta Wilson 19 found unclad in woods near Port Jefferson The physician will be arraigned in magistrate court on charges of performing an illegal operation

Jamaica John H. Becker, Jr Richmond Hill South Loretta Wilson Port Jefferson

Chicago and North Western Cuts Time to St Paul

The Chicago and North Western railway announced a new train 400 to cut two hours fifty minutes from the Chicago St Paul run, taking seven hours. It will debut Jan 2 with standard equipment and air conditioning capable of handling a loaded train over 100 mph.

Chicago Chicago and North Western Railway St. Paul

President Backs Arms Probe Move Endorsed by Roosevelt

Chairman Nye of the senate committee announced presidential backing for continuing the munition industry profits inquiry after a lengthy conference with President Roosevelt. The support reinforces the probe as it moves through the senate.

Washington Senate Nye Senate Committee Roosevelt

Cedar Rapids Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses

LeRoy A. Ehmsen and Glenys I. Schmidt both of Cedar Rapids, George D. Pease and Cynthia L. Rowland both of Cedar Rapids, and Glenn G. Johnson and Kathleen E. Mullin both of Cedar Rapids filed for marriage licenses.

LeRoy A. Ehmsen and Glenys I. Schmidt Cedar Rapids George D. Pease Cynthia L. Rowland Glenn G. Johnson Katherine E. Mullin

Tragic double shooting in Connellsville shocks family

In Connellsville Pennsylvania Mrs Stella Adams 45 shot and killed her 11 year old son Bobby then wounded herself. The tragedy unfolded at the boy’s grandparents home as a radio drowned out the gunfire. Her condition was reported critical.

Connellsville Stella Adams Bobby

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