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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1948

Page

13

Hogs Firm as Receipts Up on Wednesday Estimates

USDA AP data show Wednesday receipts totaling about 11 000 hogs 8 000 cattle and 4 000 sheep Chicago market Tuesday saw hogs steady to strong with higher receipts cattle unevenly steady to 1 lower and sheep steady to weak Prices quoted include hogs around 23 dollars and various cuts and weights for cattle steers and heifers with calves and stockers shown in ranges Sheep and lambs posted steady to slightly higher in certain lots Readings reflect active selling with some bids withdrawn and unsold stock listed for weights above 1100 pounds

Garo (Ap USDA Chicago

Market Report Sioux City CA Livestock Receipts

Salable receipts include 4 500 calves and 3 200 hogs with varied grades. Cattle futures show heavier weights dull while cows steady to strong and feeders scarce. hogs active but markets steady to lower, with scattered good to choice weights and mixed stockers and lambs noted among receipts.

Omaha Hog and Sheep Market Report

Open with salable hog receipts around 12 000 and steady to 25 cents higher on some weights. Prices shown include $21.50 and $20.50 for specific hog classes and 270 300 lb pigs at $19. Cheaper feeders and sows range to $16.50 17.50, with stockers and feeders unchanged. Calves near 32.00 to 28 500 32.00 for high grades, cows up to 21.50, cutters 16.50 18.00, canners 15.50 16.25. Sheep receipts 4 500, slaughter classes steady, fat lambs 25 cents higher, several loads good and choice slaughter lambs at 25.50, ewes 8.75, shearing lambs 24.00.

Chicago USDA Tienes Sioux City Choice Omaha Moe

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Prices Steady on Tuesdays Market

Cedar Rapids markets held steady with prime butchers at 20.50 and packers at 18.00 dollars. Hog and cattle listings show varied weight ranges and prices for good and common lots, including steers, yearlings, cows, and bulls, across multiple weight bands.

Cedar Rapids

Stock Market Dips as Broad Declines Persist

New York reports show a broad decline with many key stocks down fractions to move to two points. Volume rose as turnover reached about 1.6 million shares while brokers cited no major news. Some traders blamed weak business reports and liquidity needs ahead of a presidential address to Congress.

New York Congress

New York Bond Review Declines Across Market

AP reports a broad bond market downturn with declines of one to two points. Rails led the retreat with weakness in West Virginia and New Jersey issues. Airlines income and other debts showed modest drops as well.

New York Virgini Hour Board Airlines Third Avenue Assistment Central of New Jersey

Chicago Produce Market Report Amid Mixed Receipts

Chicago produce traders report mixed receipts with firm markets for poultry and eggs. Prices shown include hens and fryers varying by variety while potato and fruit stocks move unevenly and demand slows in parts of Minnesota North Dakota and Colorado markets.

Chicago Colred Springs Plymouth Rock Sree Isu Pota Ators Colorado Tarawat North Pakota Red River Valley Dakota Chiefs

New York Produce Prices and Grade Ranges

Market notes show butter and eggs with varied scores and prices. Entries reference New York produce items with changes in rates, including scores 93 92 90 and related adjustments.

Orkins Hicher

Italy buys wheat boosting Chicago futures

Italian purchase of 900,000 hundredweight of flour supported wheat prices from the session low. Prospects of winter snow weighed on new crop deliveries while May delivery showed strength on commercial buying. Corn was steady with 45,000 bushels booked. soybeans sold. oats resisted declines.

Chicago Italy

Chicago cash provisions and mixed grain prices listed

A terse market listing details Chicago cash prices for mixed grain and oats. It includes No. 1 mixed at 88 and 90 cents, No. 3 heavy mixed at 87 cents, and heavy white oats around 86 to 88 cents, with additional figures for par and redweight prices.

Chicago

Iowa Hog Receipts and Market Report Des Moines

Iowa hog receipts Tuesday estimated at 65 000 head for the week 60 000 last week and 51 000 year ago with Monday actuals at 78 000. Packing plants across Iowa Minnesota and nearby states report moderate activity with prices steady to weak and some bids around 25 to 50 cents per hundredweight. Hog and sow prices listed by weight include 160-180 lbs at 17.50 20.00 270-300 lbs around 18 750 to 19 25, and 450-500 lbs around 15.50 to 21.00 with variations by buyer and yard.

Des Moines Southerninnesota Iowa

Cattle Market Sees Mixed Receipts and Steady to Higher Bids

Kansas City reports cargoes of 6 500 cattle with calves 300. Tie titers slow, sales scattered yet steady to higher for some lots. Heifers mostly steady, cows gain up to 68.00, bulls steady to stronger, stockers and feeders scarce. Good fed steers around 24.50 to 26.50, heavies 27.00, medium low good steers 21.50 to 24.50, good feed heifers 24.00 to 26.25, common medium beef cows 18.00 to 20.00, some up to 22.00.

Kansas City INS

Fire Station Burns as Trucks Are Saved in Spirit Lake

A Tuesday fire destroyed the interior of Spirit Lake Iowa's fire station at 2:30 am. Volunteers fought the three hour blaze to keep two fire trucks safe, after Wayne Webb moved the equipment to safety and Joe Gordon alerted responders.

Spirit Lake Towa Jack Gordon Wayne Webb

Wheel Chair Romance Climaxed by Marriage

Portland, Ore. two wheelchair sweethearts Millie Reierson and John S. Storie will marry soon ending a nine year romance that began after separate accidents. Millie, 28, was paralyzed from a back injury in an auto crash near Astoria. John, 27, suffered a farm mishap injury at Centralia, Washington. They met at the Milton Berry Foundation school and grew close while both relied on wheelchairs.

Portland Ore Millie Reierson John S. Storie Millie Astoria John Centralia Wash Milton Berry Foundation

Iowa Briefs Buzzing Turkeys and Christmas Bonuses

Tama Central Fibre Products hosted about 200 employees and families for a turkey dinner at the I.O.O.F. hall with roughly 500 served. Joyslyn Manufacturing paid $10 000 in Christmas bonuses to 101 employees ranging from 40 to 175 dollars. Chris Goken suffered a fractured leg Saturday night after a fall near his home and was taken to Waterloo hospital.

TAMA Central Fibre Products Company Wellman Eastern Star Ann Schlabaugh Dana Steinen Elma Berger Mildred Wade Betty Schwartz Leila Goodwin Velda Davisson Joyslyn Manufacturing and Supply Company Dysart Chris Goken Waterloo

U S Policy in Europe Progress Amid Debate

AP analyst reviews American policy in Europe, noting progress but no decisive victory. The ERP backbone lifts Western Europe toward recovery while containment of communism improves. administration by Harriman, Douglas, and Clay earns commendation amid some friction over sovereignty and national interests.

U.S Europe Berlin Western Germany Great Britain France U. S Italy United States ECA Averell Harriman Lewis Douglas London Lucius D. Clay

Ruth Ann Severinsen 11 Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Ruth Ann Severinsen, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anker Severinsen of Marion, died Monday night in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a short illness. Born August 7, 1937, she was a Hazelridge school sixth grader, baptized at St. Mark’s Lutheran, and president of the Peppy Pals 4-H. Survived by her parents and brother Norman. services Thursday at Yocom chapel, Rev. Roland W. Johnson officiating. burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Ruth Ann _ Severinsen Anker Severinsen Marion Route 1 Cedar Rapids Hazelridge School St. Mark’s Luttheran Church

Hobert Byrns Dies After Heart Attack at Downing Home

Hobert Byrns 50 longtime manager of the American Legion swimming pool concession at Thomas Park since 1935 died Tuesday at his winter home in Downing Missouri after a heart attack. He and his wife Cecelia and his mother Mrs Nancy Byrns lived summers in a Thomas Park cabin. Surviving are his wife his mother and a brother Corbit Byrns of Downing. Dickie McMurrin visited the Byrns over holidays and returned home Tuesday.

Hobert Byrns American Legion Thomas Park Downing Mr. Byrns Cecelia Nancy Byrns Corbit Byrns Dickie McMurrin

Kindig Guests Stay Over Weekend in Marion

Mrs Lyle Kindig spent the holidays at her mother-in-law Mrs Josephine Kindig in Marion and returned to Riverside Illinois Tuesday. Mr Kindig joined her in Marion and then traveled to Kansas City on a Wilson and Company business trip. Weekend guests in Marion included Mr and Mrs Boyd Netser and daughter Barbara Jo of North English, the Harold Thorings, the Jack Kindigs, Francis Blairs, the Wesley Kobylaks and their son of Cedar Rapids.

Kindig Lyle Kindig Josephine Kindig Riverside Ill Mr. Kindig Marion Kansas City Wilson and Company Francis Blairs Wesley Kobylaks Cedar Rapids

Christmas Week Church Party At Parsonage

Livewire Sunday school class led by Mrs Henry Krieger mier will host a party at 7 30 p m Thursday in the parsonage honoring members home from college. Fire scare at 2450 Seventh Ave prompted a visit from the fire department but no damage occurred.

Christian Church Livewire Henry Kriegermier Walter Bigger Seventh Avenue

Dow and Nickeson Family Changes Amid School and Travel Plans

Guests of Dr and Mrs L C Dow and Mr and Mrs F L Nickeson attended events in town. Dow is a University of Iowa student. The Nickesons will surrender their apartment and store to new owner William E Burd this week and move to Viola to stay with son Bill Nickeson and his wife. Dale Nickeson will live with sister Mrs J O Sheets while he attends school. The Nickesons plan a vacation in the South next month. Dr Robert Vernon of Chicago visits his parents Supt and Mrs C B Vernon.

L. C. Dow F. L. Nickeson Dow The University of Iowa William E. Burd Nickeson Bill Nickleson Viola Dale J. O. Sheets South Robert Vernon Chicago C. B. Vernon

Mindszenty Confession Report Sparks Hungarian Arrests

Budapest AP reports ten top Roman Catholic figures including Cardinal Mindszenty were arrested by the interior ministry. Mindszenty allegedly confessed guilt and treacherous activities against the people as part of a Communist dominated government action. Also detained were secretary Andras Zakar university professor Gustts Baranas Duke Paul Esterhazy and a bank director.

Budapest Hungary Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Interior Ministry Mindszenty Andras Zakar Gustts Baranas Paul Esterhazy

McCormack says business need not fear the new administration

Rep McCormack of Massachusetts tells reporters there is nothing business need fear from the administration ahead of his expected rise to House Democratic leader. He cites no specifics but stresses sound progressive economic measures. Monroney opposes an excess profits tax and calls for higher corporate normal and surtaxes to boost revenue.

Washington Rep. McCormack Mass House Democratic Party James Dow Iowa City Craig

Methodist Group Denounces House Committee Action

The Commission for Propaganda Analysis of the Methodist Federation for Social Action accuses the House Committee on Un-American Activities and the Roman Catholic Church of aiming to break church state separation. The federation's 5000 word report defends Protestant scrutiny of the committee and cites bias against Protestant figures like Father Coughlin and Gerald L K Smith.

New York House un-American Activities Committee Commission For Propaganda Analysis Methodist Federation For Social Action Federation Methodist Church Robert N. Brooks James C. Baker Lewis O. Hartman W. Earl Ledden Francis J. McConnell William T. Watkins Walter J. Muelder House Committee Penn College Oskaloosa Father Charles Coughlin Josef Goebbels America Almighty God Father Coughlin Gerald L. K. Smith

Protestant stance amid fascist regimes and Soviet peace efforts

The piece contends that Protestants branded opponents of Franco, Mussolini, and Hitler as un-American and notes a Vatican alignment with fascist powers. It praises Protestant support for free public schools and church-state separation while condemning racial and religious superiority propaganda from fascist regimes.

Franco Mussolini Hitler Soviet Union Vatican Hirohito

Discovery of the northern sea cow in Bering's 1741 voyage

The northern sea cow a giant relative of the dugong was found during Vitus Bering’s north Pacific voyage in 1741 and is described as extinct as a species since long past.

Bering North Pacific

Card of Thanks and A Hodgepodge of Lost Pets

Card of Thanks from Matheid of 606 G Ave NW Cedar Rapids thanking neighbors for support during confinement. Lost and Found items include keys on 3rd Ave near 3rd and 4th Streets, a cocker spaniel seen near Belle Ave, a missing child’s throat note, a red 5 month old hound puppy with white chest and a toy terrier named Ginger. Rewards offered. Dial numbers listed for each item.

Nee Stal Cedar Rapids Matheid G Ave 3Rd Ave West Neen Belle Ave Ward

Various Local Ads Mixed in Busy Street Scene

A cluttered OCR page shows assorted local ads and notices. Listings include Rent-A-New-Truck contact, BURESH MOTORS, Goodman Detective Service, bail bonds, clothing and alterations, jewelry shops, rug cleaning and transfer, watch repairs, home cleaning services, and a request for riders to Los Angeles.

STERT Buresh Motors, Inc 3Rd 4Th St. SE EREE Koranda Wilson Ave S.W Kenwood Los Angeles Yellow Cab Co., Inc Greenburg Ouery Made Ransper Heat Home Frvice Dept J J. Ith 1St Ave. N.E. Roosevelt Jess F. Manes Dial Kine’s Wood HO Jeweler

Rubbish Hauling and Home Services Listing

Classified notice listing services for ash disposal rubbish hauling old furniture repair furnace cleaning sewers Belldown heating plastering and related home maintenance with several phone numbers for contact. It notes Septic cesspools pumped and general hauling including junk removal and furniture pickup.

Ave. SW Dial Frank Crobach. & Sons ¢ & Sons Construction Co William Turner Dan Iowa Theater Bud Meyers

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