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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1933

Page

4

Market Prices Show Mixed Demand Slump Across Regions

Cattle and hog markets face slack demand with Chicago trading mostly steady to higher on light grades and yearlings while western receipts range from weak to steady. Sheep prices fall as demand weakens and regional totals list Chicago 6,000 and East St Louis 250 among others with a 9,390 total.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo Buffalo East St Louis Cincinnati Ave Mondat East St St Louis Cinc Kansas City Omaha St Lous Sioux City Pau Indianapolis

Hogs and Sheep Market Prices Lead Turbulent Trade

Market report shows hogs mostly lower with varied cattle prices and steady stockers. Beef and veal prices display mixed margins as feeders and choicers trade. sheep under pressure with fatstock and feeder quotes mixed amid uneven demand at major packing centers like St Louis and Chicago.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Notes and Prices

A jumble of grocery and produce prices and items listed for Cedar Rapids markets. Notable entries mention vegetables, fruit stands, and wholesale figures, with scattered figures like 600, 800, and 140 noted among various goods. The text also includes a brief, non-specific political note about hunting legislation in Missouri.

Persistent selling drags down wheat and grains on exchange

Wheat futures declined amid widespread selling on the board of trade. Weak stock and Liverpool trends pressured markets while Winnipeg held firmer. cash prices and receipts showed scattered activity with oats, rye, and corn mostly steady to lower.

Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool

Sugar Market News and Commodity Prices

AP reports mixed price movements in sugar and flour markets with occasional shifts in futures. Chicago futures show slight gains while Minneapolis flour prices reflect steady demand and modest premium. Foreign exchange rates and postwar market notes accompany brief commodity updates.

Local Hog Prices Hold Steady Amid Steady Market

The local hog market shows no change this Tuesday with prices firm at the top level of 3.00. Sinclair Hog Market reports prime hogs across weight classes from 160 to over 450 pounds with various premiums and discounts based on quality, while calf and sheep prices mix with steady or limited movement across grades.

Sinclair Hog Market Weneee Sigd

Year’s Efforts Of Science Fail To Rouse Sleeping Girl

In Oak Park a year has passed since Patricia McGuire 27 faded into a coma from which she never woke. Her mother Mrs. Sadie Miley recalls a doctor’s visit on February 15 1932 and the family’s appeals to science to revive the athletic secretary who remains dormant despite countless transfusion attempts and compassionate expressions from across the country.

Oak Park Patricia. McGuire Patricia Sadie Miley Miley Pat

Wall St. Stocks Endure Heavy Selling Across Key Issues

A sharp Wall Street selling flare Tuesday drove leaders down 1 to over 4 points with rail stocks hit hardest. Delaware and Hudson, Louisville and Nashville, Union Pacific, and Santa Fe shed up to 6 points while New York Central Chesapeake and Ohio and Pennsylvania declined. Trading volume neared 1.6 million shares as declines eased later in the day amid reassurances on the Michigan bank holiday and market conditions.

New York Delaware and Hudson Lousville Nashville Union Pacific Santa Fe New York Central Chesapeake and Ohio Pennsylvania American Tobacco Westinhouse Electric DuPont Consolidated Gas A 3 Steel American Can American Telenhone Case Stock Exchange Holidar Michigan Wall Street Secorg Ofturtec Uriam Zee Chemirs Seto Cnfdis Excoe Amerean Tor A

Missing Witness Rumor Hints Kidnapping Probe

Federal officers report doubts about a missing witness believed to be kidnapped. They note Mrs West and Pugh face fugitives from justice and possible contempt of court as Cedar Rapids prepares for the April federal term.

Bern Cp Ory Ralph Weer Wubo Feders Ted Tie Drayri

Shonka and Greene Resign from City Adjustment Board

S V Shonka chairman since 1925 and C G Greene a longtime member resign from the board. Mayor W H Stepanek said Shonka’s term would have expired in June 1936 and Greene’s this June. Shonka will serve temporarily until a successor is named. Greene said he will be in and out of the city and unable to attend meetings. Vacancies may take several weeks to fill.

S V Shonka Board of Adjustment C G Cheene W H Stepanek Shonkas Greenes Shonka Maysor Stepanek Mr Greene Stepanek

Foreclosure Case Records Entered for 242 Liens in Iowa

Clerk Edwin W. Lundquist records a large foreclosure action in federal court at Fort Dodge. Equitable Life Assurance Company sues Collins Farms Company and others with liens pending. Entry required one and a half days of copy work by a deputy.

Istrict Edwin W. Lundquist Fort Dodge Equitable Life Assurance Company Collins Farms Company

Springville Men Face $15,737 Auto Crash Suit

Trial opened in district court over a fatal vehicle crash that killed Mrs. Clara Koppes. Plaintiff J. W. Schwind Jr. sues J. K. Gibson and Kenneth McShane, alleging a truck owned by Gibson and driven by McShane failed to stop and lights on the vehicle were not adequate. Defendants are Springville residents. Mrs. Koppes, 24, of Davenport, was a passenger in a car driven by William Flemming of Davenport when the collision occurred several miles north of Manon Der. The filing seeks damages of 15 73710 dollars.

J. W Schwind, Jr Clara Koppes J. K. Gibson Kenneth McShane Springville Koppes Davenport H C Ring Hoppes Oy Willam Fleminse Flemins Gibson McShane Om Manon der Plainnis Erver METS

Bar Association Votes for Printed Cockets Reduction

The Linn County Bar Association discusses a state bill to end printed bar tickets for economy. They oppose full elimination but urge continued priming with cost reductions to avoid hindering court operations. Officials say about two thirds of district docket items could be transitioned to other formats.

Linn County Bar Association Cer

Writ Of Certiorari Issued In Holub Case

A district court granted a writ of certiorari to Justice H F Runyan of Jackson township. Applicants Joe M. Holub R S Milner and M W O'Ridle challenge a judgment against Holub by Justice Bunyan and the execution on livestock mortgaged and held under a garnishee notice served at an Alburnett bank.

H F Runyan Jackson Township Joe M. Holub R. S Milner M W. O'Ridle Holub Justice Bunyan Justice Court Milner O'Rieley

Wills of Konecny and Cripps Probate in Cedar Rapids

The will of Antonie Konecny who died February 4 in Cedar Rapids was admitted to probate by Judge H C Ring. Daughter Bessie M Bures receives 500 dollars and the rest is divided equally between sons Joseph L Konecny and Willam G Konecny, named executors. The will dated November 28 1932. Under Cora E Dripps of Manon who died January 28, the entire estate goes to her husband George W Dripps, named executor. The March 3 1920 will was admitted to probate Tuesday morning.

Antonie Konecny Cedar Rapids H C. Ring Bessie M Bures Joseph L. Konecny Willam G Kenecny Cora E. Dripps Manon

Four Face Burglary Charges In Cedar Rapids Roadhouse Breakin

County Attorney G K Thompson filed informations in district court against Don Ackerman 23 Ray Davis 25 Clarence Rich ards 40 and Claud Stratton 20 all of Cedar Rapids alleging entering with intent to commit malicious injury and assault during a Jan 30 break in at Shackan Inn highway No 11 Officers arrested the four after they allegedly terrorized employees and rifled cash registers and vending machines They pled not guilty Jan 30 Thelma Lane Alexander 25 was granted a divorce from George C Alexander 32 on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment

G K. Thompson Don Ackerman Ray Davis Clarence Richards Claud Stratton Cedar Rapids Hi C Ring Shackan Inn

Divorce Decrees Restore Maiden Name in Island Court

Judge John T. Moffit reinstates Thelma Lane's maiden name after a separation. Hugh G. Ford, 40, is granted a divorce from Lilian M. Ford, 42, on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. their 1919 Independence wedding is noted.

John T. Moffit Thelma Lane Rock Island H OG Ring Hugh G. Ford Lilian M Ford Ocoe Independence Tan

Hard money urged over international currency plan

Dr Herman F Arnedtz urged the Senate Finance Committee to favor hard money and remonetize silver, arguing against an internationally managed gold standard currency. Paul Block and George Peek joined Arnedtz, while Block pressed cuts in federal spending, veteran benefits repeal of the 18th amendment, and a balanced budget with debt seizure. Block outlined a six point farm relief program plus a currency inflation as a last resort.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Herman F .Arendtz Boston Harvard Arendtz Paul Block New York George N. Peek Moline Til War Industries Board Block Heex

Roosevelt May Meet With Hoover Again

President elect Franklin D Roosevelt spent the final day of vacation aboard the yacht Nourmahal in Miami. He plans to debark Wednesday, speak briefly for a local welcome, and then travel to New York. A Washington meeting with President Hoover was suggested but not confirmed.

Miami Fla Roosevelt Nourmahal Vincent Astor New York Washington Hoover

Man Shovels Snow Despite Police Confrontation

Chicago report describes Henry Kus who defies a street car crew by shoveling snow on their tracks and striking an officer with his shovel. Police intervene, Kus is escorted to a station as a bus crew assists in moving him.

Chicago Henry Kus Kus

Mayor Proposes Reduced Police Force With Night Shift Rotation

Mayor W. H. Stepanek presented a counter proposal to Dan Kruidenier for a smaller police staff with fuller night shifts, fewer days off, and rotation of night duties. The plan, an economy move aiming to save 6300 yearly, was discussed at an informal city council meeting with Chief Benesh and Assistant Chief Christensen present. Kruidenier opposed reducing strength, urging equal rotation and fairness, while no decision was reached.

Police Department Dan Kruidenier Public Safety W. H Stepanek Kruidenier W C. Benesh Sam Christensen Kruidenfer

Births Listed for Mercy Hospital Newborn Sons

A son was born Feb 13 to Mr and Mrs Elmer Taylor of 407 Third Avenue SW at Mercy hospital. Another son arrived Feb 11 to Mr and Mrs Ider Peter at 502 Second Street SW. A son was born Feb 13 to Mr and Mrs Robert Stenzel of 822 G Avenue NW at Mercy hospital.

Elmer Taylor Third Avenue Mercy Hospital Ider Peterson Second Street Robert Stenzel G Avenue NW

Marion Band Concert Fills High School Auditorium

A large crowd attended a Marion high school concert directed by Paul E Pope Joy featuring the band and student ensembles under Miss Rose Wilcox. The program included Norwegian Rhapsody Recitative Polonaise Stars of the Summer Night and other solos and pieces with Miss Verle Breed as accompanist.

Marion Paul E. Popejoy Rose Wilcox Christiansen Weber Lawrence Gordon Elinor Kendall Burdena Cunningham Allen Edwards Howard Cruise Atlantic Zephyrs Simons Donald Bragg Beghorn Biils Winfred Davis Trevelyn White Robert Smith Howard Miller Robert Titus Tobani Miss Verle Breed

Tennyson Club Plans Feb 27 Party At Pugh Home

Mrs. William Blenkly hosted the Tennyson club on Monday to discuss a February 27 party at Mrs. Delbert Pugh’s home. Guests born in same birth month may attend. Miss Pearl Bulkley reviewed Tennyson up to 1855 and Mrs. Pugh closed The Princess. Valentines were exchanged and Miss Emma Klein received a notable token by Mrs. K M Saunders. Marjorie Fernow joined as a new member. The Cheery Square club meeting is postponed.

William Blenkly Tennyson Club Maade Delbert Pugh Pearl Bulkley Tennyson K. M. Saunders Emma Klein Federation of Women's Clubs Federated Club Marjorie Fernow

State Board Expenses Told In House Group Report

A house committee on compensation outlines cuts and salary reductions for state offices and commissions. The 1932 board of education and board of control expenses are itemized and proposed statutory salaries range from 3 000 to 4 000 for several posts with reductions from current levels.

Board of Education and Board of Control Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of State Fair Board State Highway Commission Board of Assessment Supreme Court District Court

House Panel Backs Optional Tuberculin Test Bill

Des Moines AP The house committee on animal industry voted 14 to 10 to recommend passage of the Foster bill making cattle tubercular tests optional. The measure would cut county levies for the work and indemnities from one mill to one-half, and require disposal of reactors on the owner’s premises. A prolonged public hearing preceded the vote, and a lively fight is expected on final passage.

Des Moines House Committee On Animal Industry Foster

Mrs Kate Mead 72 Widow Dies At Home In Cedar Rapids

Mrs Kate V Mead 72 widow of William J Mead died at her home 610 Fifteenth street NE at 2 20 pm Monday after months of illness. Survived by three sons Leo S Cedar Falls Cecil R Loren K Cedar Rapids. two daughters Mrs J A Arnett Ree Heights SD and Mrs A H Treichler Cedar Rapids. Funeral at Beatty chapel 1 pm Thursday conducted by Rev Blaine Hyten. Body to Marshalltown for burial after services. Friends may call 7 9 pm Wednesday.

Kate V. Mead William J. Mead Fifteenth Street Leo. S Cedar Falls Cecil R Loren K Cedar Rapids J. A. Arnett Ree Heights S. D A. H. Treichler First Christian Church Beatty Chapel Blaine Hyten Marshalltown

Death notice for Lester G Beaudreau in Tulsa and Fond du Lac

Mrs. James Hansen of 1320 Eighth Street NW receives word of the death of her nephew Lester G Beaudreau in Tulsa Oklahoma His body will be taken to Fond du Lac Wisconsin for burial Beaudreau was a longtime Cedar Rapids post office clerk until eleven years ago Other relatives include Mr and Mrs Leland Sangster of 2226 B avenue NE

James Hansen Eighth Street Lester G Beaudreau Tulsa Oklo Fond du Lac Wis Beaudreau Cedar Rapids Leland Sangster B Avenue

Six Months And $500 Fine At Vinton

VINTON ED McGILLICUDY pled guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor before Judge B O Tankersley in district court Tuesday. He received a $500 fine and six months in the county jail. three months were suspended. He was arrested November 15 at Belle Plaine when forty one gallons of alcohol were found in his car. R S Milner of Cedar Rapids was his attorney.

Vinton McGillicudy B. O Tankersley Belle Plaine Jal R.S Milner Cedar Rapids

Pershing Leaves Midland After Week of Illness

General John J Pershing departed Midland Texas by automobile for El Paso on Tuesday after a week with bronchitis and laryngitis. He said he was feeling fine and traveled by car.

Midland Texas John J Pershing el Paso

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