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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
10
Beef and pork futures cited steady to lower wholesale quotes with hogs near four month lows and prices down about 50 cents from recent peaks. Livestock buyers faced a saturated market as consumer demand softened and processing delays limited supplies, with top hog prices around 10.25 dollars and widespread weakness in weights and classes across regions.
Bulls drive wheat corn and oats higher after forecasts of cold wave risk and potential crop damage. May wheat nears 1.00 per bushel, May corn up to 60 ½ cents, oats up 4 ½ cents, rye and barley showing gains on wet and cold outlooks.
Local hog prices edge lower amid weaker demand with all grades down up to 10 cents. Wilson & Co. Hog Market lists varied bids for different weight classes from 150 pounds to over 325 pounds, while CALP and sheep, cattle sections show mixed, mostly stable to softer quotes.
Chicago markets show firm butter creamery specials and steady poultry prices. Eggs, potatoes, and corn show mixed receipts with modest demand. turkeys, ducks, and roosters listed with stable to unchanged pricing.
Overseas buyers and local dealers adjust positions as Japan and other nations show demand for U.S. government issues. Traders weigh currency shifts, policy signals, and potential rate moves while maintaining caution amid volatile yields and variable liquidity.
A birth is recorded for Bernoadie Ternice Mendahin at Mercy Hospital on June 26. The child was born to Mr Poit Mendahin at 240 Zate Avenue NW.
In a quiet session on Wall Street, steel and major leaders fell while merchandise, utility, oil, and specialty issues rose. National Lead gained about 24 points as a 10 for 1 stock split was proposed alongside a strong earnings report, with other gainers including Electric Power and Light, Macy, Montgomery Ward, Gimbel, and International Harvester. Downstairs movers included U S Steel, Bethlehem, Allied Chemical, Westinghouse, NY Central, and Auburn. Transfers reached about 2.4 million shares amid generally firmer foreign exchange conditions and a sharp dip in Tokio due to Far East tensions.
Cedar Rapids area saw a March like day with clearing skies and brisk winds. Morning rain measured 0.36 inches while the temperature rose from 34 at 9 am to 36 at 1 pm and then fell to 27 by 2:45 pm, with a 24 hour low of 33 at 5 am and a peak of 35 Tuesday evening.
A Norfolk and Western passenger train between Laeger and Cedar Bluff collided with four loaded coal cars left on the main line by a shifter engine. Engineer Ben Hatcher said he did not see the cars as the train rounded a curve. Nineteen passengers and two crew members were injured.
Waterloo attorney John L. McCartney was disbarred from Iowa courts with a conditional reinstatement plan after six months to one year. The court requires payment of 615 dollars to James W. Fay for help defending Elmer Brewer and Pat Griffin, who were hanged for the Waterloo patrolman murder, and proper conduct thereafter. The supreme court reserves power to reinstate McCartney at any time within the period.
Hundreds of friends attended the funeral for Leo J. Polansky who died Sunday. Services were at the Polansky chapel and St. Wenceslaus Church with burial at St. John’s Cemetery. Bohemian service by Father Voja cek and requiem high mass by Father Serovy followed by an English sermon from Father Sindejar. Pallbearers named and American Legion honor guard provided by Andrew Coleman. Burial at St. John’s Cemetery with private rites.
Mrs. Mike Sindelar died Monday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Z C B J hall conducted by Rev. Francis Pokorny and J C Stepan. Burial follows at Bohemian National Cemetery with nephews William Seel John Seel Frank Havlicek Charles Havlicek and Joseph Tahrman listed as pallbearers. Friends may call at Kuba funeral home until 1 p.m. Thursday when the body will be taken to the hall.
Funeral services for Hayes E. Ridge will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Russell Judson and Crescent lodge officiating. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner chapel. Crescent lodge No. 25 A F and A M will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Masonic hall to attend. All Master Masons invited.
Funeral services for Thomas F. Mitchell will be held in the Turner chapel at 11 am Thursday. The Rev. E. W. Brown will officiate and burial will be in Center School cemetery. Friends may call at the Turner chapel.
In Tuesday night action C Y O Cagemen beat Fitz 66 to 14 with Severn scoring five field goals and four free throws to reach the opponents total. A DeWitt fire on the John Everett farm east of route 30 destroyed the residence. Firemen saved first floor furniture and basement contents. caused by chimney sparks. farm owned by Equitable Insurance with tenant C O Totten.
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Russell celebrated their fifty six year marriage Tuesday at their DeWitt home. He is an Ohio native who came to Scott county as a child and she, formerly Louisa M. Duke, was born near Long Grove. They wed at the United Presbyterian church with Rev. David Nicoll officiating. The couple farmed in Scott and Clinton counties before moving to DeWitt in 1897.
Henry Rhoda and Margaretta May Marion, both of Cedar Rapids, obtained a marriage license.
Mr and Mrs Clark R Creglow near Marion celebrate their fifty years of marriage with an open house from 2 to 4 at 1100 Twelfth Street. A noon family dinner, seating for fourteen, honors the couple with gold and white decorations. The couple’s family includes children W Lloyd Creglow and L M Creglow and a grandson Billie Creglow. The article also notes previous home and farm life, and mentions church society activities and a will bequest to local auxiliaries.
Ben Lake of Manly who ten days ago was taken from a train at Inver Grove Minnesota and rushed to West Side hospital in St Paul underwent an emergency operation and is now recovering. He formerly lived in Marion and his condition was reported by his brother Weare Lake. The Marion fire department extinguished a roof fire at 1022 First avenue the damage was slight.
Federal district authorities ordered enforcement of the 1932 chair law requiring commercial establishments to furnish seats for employees to rest when not serving customers.
Robert E. Graves Jr., 20, pleaded guilty before Judge H. C. Ring to embezzlement. He is to be returned to the Eldora state industrial training school for boys until age 21, with six months in county jail as a withheld commitment. Graves had been charged with failing to account for a $49.50 watch entrusted for sale.
Charles D. Nolan sues Harry L. Jones and Richard E. Jones for 152.03 after a April 12 1935 collision in front of the Memorial building. Trial to be held during court vacation with jury waived. Nolan seeks 152.03 and Jones counters for 69.64.
Elizabeth Walmer of Lisbon dies February 11 and probate in district court names daughter Nora Bates and sons Eldon Delmar Herbert and Orlin Walmer plus grandsons Willard and Morris Young as beneficiaries Bernel Walmer named executor The will dated August 21 1933 In a separate matter Judge A B Clark admits Sarah R Norths will dated November 17 1918 leaving estate to daughter Elizabeth North Hoyt who is named executrix
Miss Alma Hartz superintendent of the Public Health Nursing association issued a plea for baby blankets on Wednesday. Any blankets new or used are welcome, including worn but salvageable full sized blankets for the babies.
Chapter CS of P, EF, O highlighted composer Edward McDowell with Mrs. Marvin Edison hosting a program. Mrs. John Gill outlined his life, while Mrs. La Verna Crew performed piano numbers and songs. Refreshments served to 25 women.
The CCC camp resumes work after a Feb 17 shutdown caused by cold weather fuel shortages and heavy snow. 220 boys are in camp. Nominations circulate for Willis C. Sheets as school director and H. F. Lockwood seeks reelection as treasurer. Various social and community events are listed, including Union for Social Justice meetings, bridge club gatherings, sewing circles, and hospital news.
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