Marion widow Mrs Theodora Stearns Bromwell dies at 85
Mrs Theodora Stearns Bromwell 85 of Marion widow of James E Bromwell died at 8:15 am Tuesday after a long illness Born Sept 20 1861 Cedar Falls moved to Cedar Rapids 1868 then Marion 1878 Survived by several nieces and nephews Member of Marion Methodist Church past worthy matron of Chapter 183 O E S and Entre Nous club Services at Yocom chapel 10 am Thursday Rev James P Gable Burial Oak Shade Cemetery Friends may call at chapel
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Theodora Stearns Bromwell
Marion
James E. Bromwell
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Marion Methodist Church
Entre Nous Club
Yocom Chapel
James P. Gable
Oak Shade Cemetery
Cattle and hog receipts edge up after weather restric tions
Chicago AP reports Wednesday salable cattle 12 000 hogs 9 000 with weather limits easing. Slaughter lambs in strong demand with top at 23.75 or 15 cents higher than Monday. Low choice steers 26, choice heifers 23, butcher hogs 24.25 to 25.25, sows 21 to 21.50.
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Chicago
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices Mixed at Market Report
AP price report shows hogs generally lower than Monday with lighter weights around 230 lbs. and select 180-240s at 25.00 25.25. Cattle receipts 12,000 with weak to lower trade. steers 22.25 25.00, low-choice cows to 16.00, vealers firm. Sheep receipts 4,500 with slaughter lambs higher, wool lambs around 23.60, yearlings 20.00, ewes 9.50 to shippers.
Sioux City Livestock Market Report Summary
Salable receipts across cattle categories total about 7,000 head with calves scarce and cows steady to up 25 cents. Good fed steers 20 to 23 dollars, some at 24, medium weights 17 to 19, heifers around 20 to 21, stockers and feeders scarce but steady. Hog and lamb figures show active demand waning in lighter lambs, top cattle around 25, bulk weights 103 to 330 pounds at 24.65 to 24.75, sows 21.50 to 23.00, overall market softer for feeders and lambs amid thinner receipts.
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Sioux City
Omaha Hog and Cattle Prices Report Roundup
US market report from Omaha shows hogs closing moderately active with prices down 0.75. Bulk sales mix includes seed and choice barrows at 24.75 to 25.00, packer top on butchers at 24.90, and sows from 22.00 to 22.50. Cattle receipts 13,500 calves 300, fed steers and heifers steady to easier, choice medium weight fed steers 25.50, top good to choice steers 23.50 to 24.50, cows 12.00 to 15.00, dealers up to 22.00. Sheep receipts 9,500 with slaughter lambs fairly active, fed woolled lambs 22.75 to 25, some over 23.25, slaughter ewes scarce.
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Omaha
USDA
Cattle Receipt Totals in Iowa and Minnesota Markets
Des Moines reports combined receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ended 8 a.m. Tuesday totaling 84,500, up from 24,000 a week earlier and 50,000 a year ago. Prices show slow trading with steer and heifer lots mostly quoted 25 to 75 cents down. Barrows and gilts ranges given for various weight classes, with prices from about 21.75 to 24.75 and sow quotes around 20.75 to 21.75 for larger weight categories.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Minnesota
Cedar Rapids hog market halts price quotes amid cold snap
The Cedar Rapids hog market paused quotations as buyers reported a temporary market outage due to severe cold and poor roads. Prices for steers, cows, bulls, and calves are listed with varied weight ranges and figures, while other commodities like hides, hay, fruits, and vegetables show mixed quotes and small lot prices.
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Cedar Rapids
Stocks Gain Yardage on Recovery Rally
New York United States Rubber, Goodrich, Goodyear, Chrysler, GM, New York Central, Canadian Pacific, Southern Pacific, American Woolen, Pepsi Cola, Republic Steel lead a mixed stock rebound on Tuesday. Investors weighed profit taking amid ongoing trading, while Allegheny Trust certificates for 250,400 shares of New York Central were tendered to Chesapeake and Ohio.
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NEW York
United States Rubber
Goodrich
Goodyear
Chrysler
General Motors
New York Central
Alleghany Corporation
Chesapeake and Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Dominion
Southern Pacific
American Woolen
Pepsi-Cola
Republic Steel
New York Bond Review Faces Mixed Session
New York bond market opened weak but some railroad issues recovered late. U.S. government issues traded quietly as investors adjusted positions amid a tentative, uneven day.
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NEW York Bond Review
U. S
Live stock market report shows varied cattle and calf prices
Receipts large with steady to higher prices on slaughter steers and heifers, cows and bulls. Medium to good stockers and feeders in light supply, vealers and light calves improving, prices listed for multiple weight classes and grades across canners, cutters, and high quality lots.
Damaged Fire at Jacobson Steel and Supply
A Dubuque blaze at Jacobson Steel and Supply Company cut the damage estimate to 2500 dollars after learning 100 surplus army water distillation units worth 13000 dollars each were unharmed. Fire Chief Perry Kirch said a workman's acetylene torch apparently started the fire.
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Dubuque
Jacobson Steel and Supply Company
David Jacobson
Perry Kirch
Tomlinson Named Minister of Education in Wilkinson Succession
London report says George Tomlinson aged 57 becomes minister of education succeeding the late Ellen Wilkinson, attaining full cabinet rank as minister of works moves into education portfolio.
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Ellen
London
George Tomlinson
Ellen Wilkinson
Grains Rise After Weak Opening on Buyback Stimulus
Chicago traders watched grain futures rebound after a modestly negative start as commercial buyers and short covering supported prices. Wheat opened lower then recovered to near flat to higher, corn and oats shifted higher on news of Kansas City price support, with March contracts at varied gains and declines across grains.
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Chicago
Commodity Credit Corporation
Kansas City
Chicago grain and feed prices mixed for futures trading
Market brief shows corn and barley bids with multiple grades and percentages. Sizable notes include No. 1 Shoe mixed 874 88c, No. 2 mixed 87%, No. 1 heavy white 87% and barley making at 1.35 to 1.75 nominal. Seeding seeds and timothy prices also listed among mixed commodity quotes.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Notes on Poultry Cheese and Potatoes
Nonspecific market snapshot from Chicago detailing poultry receipts and prices for Leghorns and turkeys, cheese listings with multiple varieties and prices, and Idaho and Colorado potato shipments. Notes include overall demand patterns, freight categories, and regional price points for Russets, Burbanks, and Sebagos, with some unwashed and certified seed distinctions.
New York Produce Prices and Receipts Report
AP market bulletin shows New York egg receipts 26 280 steady with varied grades and weights including extras large small and A and B classifications. Butter receipts 699 084 steady with bulk carton prices for creamery at scores 92 and 89 and other marks.
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New York
Sas
2,270 Page Part Of Pickwick Case Record Received
A 2,270 page portion of the Pickwick chickenpicker patent case transcript was filed in the U S district court with at least 500 more pages to come The suit cites Conrad B Muller of Cleveland and George R Hunt of Akron against Pickwick Corporation over a feather picking apparatus for fowls The case has been before the court since September 1944 Judge Henry N Graven postponed arguments until all testimony is transcribed and the latest sheets were sent by former court reporter Earl Halvorson The remaining testimony will be transcribed by Carl Riley with briefs and written arguments to follow
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Pickwick
U. S. District Court Clerk’s Office
Conrad B. Mueller
Cleveland
George R. Hunt
Akron
Pickwick Corporation
Hunt
Henry N. Graven
U. S
Han Richmann
Earl Halvorson
Graven
Halvorson
Minneapolis
Carl Riley
Riley
Iowa Veteran of Two Wars Takes Own Life
OSKALOOSA UP Russell George Reed aged 48, a veteran of World Wars I and II, killed himself with a 12 gauge shotgun Tuesday. He is survived by his estranged wife and two children.
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Iowa
Oskaloosa
Russell George Reed
Masonville Community Club Names New Officers
John Heffer nen is the new president of the Community club with J E Curtis as vice president and Mrs Leonard Hearn serving as secretary treasurer. Directors are Claira Ashley Fergesen and Charles Lahue.
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Masonville
John Heffernen
J. E. Curtis
Leonard Hearn
Claira Ashley Fergesen
Charles Lahue
North of the Equator: Global Population Distribution
A fact note states that about 95 percent of humanity resides in the northern hemisphere. It highlights the geographic concentration of people across landmasses and climates, with implications for demographics and resource planning.
Marion Business Girls hold sleighbell bobsled party
The Marion Business Girls club hosted a sleigh ride and bobsled party Monday evening. They visited the Three A Ranch and returned to Miss Winifred Perkins home at 1235 Twelfth Street for an oyster supper served to 21 members. Marion Mines, Stella Thiemann and Ruth Marie Schueler planned the event.
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Marion Business Girls Club
Winifred Perkins
Twelfth _ street
Marion Mines
Stella Thiemann
Ruth Marie Schueler
Services for Earl Balderston in Alburnett church
Funeral services for Earl R Balderston are set for 2 p m Thursday at the Alburnett Evangelical church with the Rev R E Kerney officiating burial will follow at Jordan’s Grove cemetery Friends may call at Yocom chapel in Marion
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Earl R. Balderston
Alburnett Evangelical Church
R. E. Kerney
Jordan’s Grove
Yocom Chapel
Marion
Sister of Marion Woman Dies in Erieville NY
Mrs. Alice Lininger is advised her sister Mrs. C A Sherman died Sunday in Erieville New York. She was formerly a resident of Marion.
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Alice Lininger
C. A. Sherman
Erieville, N. Y
Marion
DeMolay Mothers Circle Elects New Officers
Mrs Ralph J Williams was elected president of the DeMolay Mothers circle on Monday night Mrs P W Deacon is the new vice president Mrs Ralph Michel secretary and Mrs J C Johnson treasurer A picnic supper was served to 100 members of the DeMolay chapter the Mothers circle and their families
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Ralph J. Williams
DeMolay Mothers Circle
P. W. Deacon
Ralph Michel
J. C. Johnson
DeMolay
Mothers Circle
Marion Camp Fire Guardians Meet in Library Auditorium
The Marion Camp Fire Guards Association will meet in the library auditorium at 9 30 a.m. Thursday. All Camp Fire guardians, group sponsors and members of the board of awards have been asked to attend.
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Marion Camp Fire Guardians Association
Camp Fire Guardians
Board of Awards
Diana Fret club luncheon for Mrs Coakley in Marion
The Diana Fret club hosted a luncheon at Mrs Wil lis Jordan s home for Mrs John F Coakley of Excelsior Springs Mo a former member Mrs Charles Duster of Cedar Rapids was also a guest. Auction sale scheduled Thursday at 7 pm at Marion Auction Hall. Dr and Mrs L C Dow and Dr Anthony B Lake attend a dental convention in Chicago. Housework wanted by the hour. Mrs Joseph C Miller is a patient at St Luke s hospital. A E Blinks 88 critically ill at St Luke s hospital reported un improved. Thomas Dochterman has re entered the University of Iowa. Mrs Perry Williams is a patient at St Luke s. Velman Luse and E S Hamm attended Crusade for Christian Living in Des Moines. Luse was sent by the Christian Youth Fellowship of the Marion Christian church.
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Willis Jordan
John F. Coakley
Excelsior Springs
Charles Duster
Cedar. Rapids
A. E. Blinks
St. Luke’s Hospital
Velman Luse
E. S. Hamm
Des Moines
Crusade For Christian Living
University Church
Luse
Christian Youth Fellowship
Marion Christian Church
City dog licenses go on sale at City Clerk office
Dog licenses were offered at the City Clerk Mildred Titus office with a one dollar tag. A Shahnunka Camp Fire cup will perform at a Valentine dance in the J. H. Ensminger residence recreation room on 1700 Eighth Avenue from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Mildred Titus
Shahnunka
J. H. Ensminger
Eighth Avenue
Earth Moving Plays Key Role in Agriculture
Large scale earth moving aids U S agricultural development says George E Harl field research engineer for LaPlant Choate Company at Cedar Rapids Farmers club. He cites Columbia basin irrigation project and All American canal as examples of extensive earth work and notes ongoing needs for leveling and releveling soil, terracing, stock ponds, and potential soil movement from hollows to slopes with improved machinery. Images shown via colored movies illustrate the point.
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U. S
George E. Harl
LaPlant Choate Company
Cedar Rapids Farmers Club
Columbia Basin
Northwest
California
Hudson River
Hall
Mrs Grace accompanies husband in Colorado Springs
City brief reports Mrs. Charles W. Grace, daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Davis of 642 Eighteenth Avenue SW, is with her husband Captain Charles W Grace of the 15th Air Force at Colorado Springs Colorado.
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Charles W. Grace
C. W. Davis
Eighteenth Avenue
Capt
15Th Air Force
Colorado Springs
Colo
Correction on Arthur T. Preston address and fine
Arthur T. Preston was fined $25 and costs in police court Monday but does not live at 623 H avenue NW. Mrs. R. A. Preston, who resides at that address, says the given address was incorrect.
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Arthur T. Preston
H Avenue NW
R. A. Preston
Cedar Rapids Banks Closed On Lincoln's Birthday
All Cedar Rapids banks will be closed Wednesday for Lincoln's birthday, a designated legal bank holiday.
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Cedar Rapids
Lincoln
107th Iowa Consistory Second Day Degree Work Details
The 107th reunion of Iowa Consistory continues on Wednesday with session times for the 17th degree at 7 45 a m and the 20th degree in full form at 7 30 p m. Degree work resumes Thursday at 8 a m for the 30th degree.
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Iowa
Sunshine Mission elects new board officers
Anthony T. Pleune was elected president of the board of directors Monday. Other officers elected were Chester G. Ainsworth, vice president, Mrs. Andrew Peterson, secretary, and Henry J. Achter, treasurer.
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Anthony T. Pleune
Sunshine Mission
Chester G. Ainsworth
Andrew Peterson
Henry J. Achter
City Hall Closed For Lincoln Birthday Holidays
Elevator service will be provided while city hall offices remain closed on Lincoln's Birthday and another holiday announced by F. K. Hahn. Both days are legal holidays and prevent trans-official business, per the mayor.
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Lincoln
Eoington
F. K. Hahn
Davenport May Get Quad Cities Airport
Davenport would gain a major class 4 airport at the Mount Joy site owned by the city. A Baltimore engineering firm, hired by Davenport Rock Island Moline and East Moline, recommended the 627 acre location six miles north of downtown along Highway 61. Initial cost is estimated at 2 755 560 with full development by 1960 at 4 482 000.
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Davenport
Mount Joy
Quad-City
Baltimore
Rock Island
Moline
East Moline
Zamastil Family Updates From Military Service
Pfc. Robert H. Zamastil of the marine air corps has completed a 20 day leave with his mother Mrs Mabell Zamastil at 1617 A street SW. A brother Chester, coxswain in the U S navy, has been discharged after four years service including six major Pacific battles.
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Robert H. Zamastil
Marine Air Corps
Mabell Zamastil
Chester
U. S. Navy
Pacific
16 Pound Baby Born In Natchez Hospital
Natchez Mississippi report says Mrs Sam Earle, 26, gave birth to a 16 pound 8 ounce baby girl who is reported to be doing fine at Charity hospital on Tuesday.
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Natchez
Miss
Sam Earle
Charity Hospital
Executrix Named in Iowa Estate Notice
Notice of executrix for the estate of Elizabeth Dance of Linn County Iowa dated 1947 states the executrix has been appointed. Creditors are directed to present claims with proper authentication to the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorney Carl Hendrickson is listed.
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State of Iowa
Linn
Dulaintek
Fied
S Beth Dance
Linn County
Lonsetrict Court
Poarem
Sveley Cee
Carl Hendrickson
Judge Graven Fines Dubuque Trucker 260 Dollars
A Dubuque trucker James M. Sweeney was fined 260 dollars and costs by U. S. District Judge Henry N. Graven after pleading guilty to 12 counts of violating the Motor Carrier Act. Sweeney, authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission to operate on routes in Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin, faced charges of unauthorized shipments, failing to file rates, missing bills of lading, and granting unauthorized credit. Assistant U. S. District Attorney William B. Danforth noted ICC warnings in 1944.
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Dubuque
James M. Sweeney
U. S
Henry N. Graven
Sweeney
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
William B. Danforth
ICC
U S Elevates Denmark Legation to Embassy
The White House said the U S legation in Copenhagen will become an embassy. President Truman will nominate Josiah Marvel Jr to be ambassador. Talks ongoing cover future U S troop arrangements in Greenland.
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INL
White House
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Copenhagen
Truman
Josiah Marvel, Jr
Denmark
United States
Greenland
Atom Secrets Stolen at Great Rate, U S Warned
Washington reports say atomic secrets have been exposed or stolen at a great rate in the United States. Officials fear leaks persist and espionage by the Soviet Union remains a central concern amid public admissions and Baruch's warnings about what is still truly secret.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
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Plain Talk
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Brian Donlevy Granted Uncontested Divorce
Hollywood report: Actor Brian Donlevy and former actress Marjorie Lane end ten years of marriage. Donlevy receives an uncontested divorce on grounds of mental cruelty. He told Superior Judge Kutz Kauffman that his wife nagged, complained, and dated other men, keeping him from going out with her for three years.
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Marjorie Lane
Donlevy
Kutz Kauffman
Publisher Hogate Dies at 49 in California
Kenneth C. Hogate, 49, president of Dow Jones News Service and publisher of the Wall Street Journal, died Tuesday from a cerebral hemorrhage he suffered January 29 in Palm Springs, California.
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Palm Springs, Calif
Kenneth C. Hogate
Dow-Jones News Service
The
Wall Street Journal
Man Regains Arm Mobility After Years With RHU-AID
A Cedar Rapids reader reports dramatic relief from rheumatic pains after taking RHU-AID. He says he can raise his arms above his head for the first time in years, with pain mainly in the neck and shoulders once prominent. The ad touts RHU-AID as a three ingredient formula and urges others to buy at local stores.
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Cedar Rapids
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