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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
4
Receipts were limited and demand dull with overall steady to firmer tone in cattle markets. Chicago and East Coast locations showed mixed movement while Cleveland and Pittsburgh held stable, hogs rallied modestly and lambs saw varied activity with price strength in some spots.
Wheat and corn advanced in a busy Chicago session as European gains and strong domestic demand offset some selling. Cash prices moved higher with modest shipments. oats followed grains higher while futures showed profit taking in July.
OCR data shows mixed grain listings at Chicago with wheat and corn notes, including No 4 yellow corn prices and No 2 yellow corn rates. Oats and barley entries appear with per hundredweight figures, alongside barley and chick materials.
Wall Street held to small gains in late trading after an orderly session with turnover above Tuesday’s light volumes. Prominent issues rose 1 to 3 points while the market kept a cautious tone on Washington budget talks and dollar devaluation rumors.
AP wheat receipts compared across markets show mixed prices for northern and Montana grades. Mentions include No 1 amber durum and No 1 red durum with prices around 14 to 15 dollars and July and May futures quoted.
The (sparse) market notes list staple prices and receipts for eggs, poultry, potatoes, butter, cheese, and meats in Chicago and New York. It records steady to firm tendencies, specific price quotes, and shipment totals, with varied wagon and car delivery notes and regional exchange details.
Local hog market shows gains as entra grades join the list of prime hogs. 160 to 290 pound hogs fetch top price around 250 dollars. Packers steady at a nickel. Sheep market notes include choice lambs bringing 73 to 85 dollars and heavier lambs at 74.50.
Edward M. Burke 39 a World War veteran died January 2 at a government hospital in Whipple Arizona after a lingering illness. He is survived by his parents three sisters and four brothers with services planned in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Anna L Wood widow of Asaph Wood died at home January 2 aged 95. She leaves a son a daughter a grandson and four granddaughters and siblings. Funeral services will be held at the Friends church Whittier Thursday at 10 am with burial there and flowers not desired.
Services were held at 9 am Wednesday from Immaculate Conception Church for R W Baragary. The Rev Father F J Houlahan sang the requiem high mass with Clergy Norbert Barrett and P J Behan present. Burial will be in Watertown S C. An autopsy by Dr L E McLaughlin to determine death was performed Monday night at Monahan mortuary, not Pioneer mortuary as previously reported.
Beverly Elaine Alexander three year old daughter of Cecil Alexander and wife died at 435 PM Tuesday in a local hospital. Survived by parents one sister Donna Jeanne and grandparents Albert Alexander and Mr Mrs John Price of Ryan Iowa. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
Mrs F H Underhill died at her home in Kansas City Missouri after a brief illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 pm in Kansas City. Mr Underhill a former Cedar Rapids resident is the son of Mr and Mrs H C Underhill of 661 Eighteenth Avenue SW.
Funeral services for Fred Luettjohann of Mount Vernon were postponed from Wednesday to Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Barta chapel. The Rev. Melvin Welke will officiate and the body will be taken to Mount Vernon for burial.
Funeral services for Mrs Marie Siebenmark will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Turner chapel with the Rev. August Cramer officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs Frank Ford and Mrs Hartzell Owen announce births at Mercy Hospital. A daughter to the Fords on January and a daughter to the Owens on January 2. A son to the Oswalds at 1918 Higley Avenue SE on January 1.
New York AP reports a varied bond session with government Treasuries hitting fresh highs, Liberty issues rising, and corporate debentures from firms like News of International Telegraph and Western Union advancing briefly. Industrials such as Banta Fe and General Motors 4s advanced, while Austrian and Italian issues nudged higher amid a cautious overseas backdrop.
Market receipt spread shows hog prices in various weight classes and packer bids with figures such as 180 240 pounds at 246, 360 320 bids around 216, and multiple ranges for heavy and lighter hogs. Chicago and Toledo grain and seed quotes appear with unchanged shipments and price markers for bran and middlings.
The district court of appeals exonerated Justice F Dickinson Letts of the district supreme court and U S Attorney Leo A Rover from charges they falsified a liquor case record. Judge George E Martin wrote there is nothing in the record to support the allegations. Letts previously served as a congressman from Iowa.
Grinnell city council voted to approve the Hawarden scrip plan and guaranteed $500 in scrip for unemployed workers in exchange for city work. Ninety six merchants and professionals signed a petition pledging to accept the scrip for goods and services.
In Le Mars Iowa the crowd of about 500 farmers roughs up attorney Herbert S. Martin who entered a sealed bid of 30000 for a property tied to a New York Life mortgage. Farmers demand a full bid to clear mortgage liability and a release for Nobility owner John A. Johnson.
Grundy county supervisors cut about 1550 from yearly salaries plus 410 for a county engineer and courthouse janitor. Reductions included Crary, Connell, Rayburn, McBroom, Eggert and a 10 percent cut for township assessors. T. L. Evans of Beaman elected board chairman.
The comptroller of the currency issued a year end call for all national banks as of December 31. The state superintendent of banks issued a parallel call for the condition of all state banks savings banks and trust companies at the close of business December 31.
Lincoln Nebraska reports Governor Charles W. Bryan, ill since November 8, showed marked improvement. His secretary said he rested well and requested a substantial meal at night, indicating regained strength.
Linn County opens its January term grand jury session on Tuesday at 11:30 pm. Judge A. B. Clark swore in the panel with Charles Hedges of Mount Vernon as foreman. Other jurors include Harry Kerr Coggan D C Snyder Center Point G M Booth Cedar Rapids Charles Maier Alburnett A B Black Marion and O A Delaney Prairieburg.
Winthrop Miss Hilda Hott daughter of Nels Hott living on a farm southwest of Winthrop died Tuesday morning after a brief infection following a fall while decorating a Christmas tree for her pupils. Surviving are her father one sister Helen at home and two brothers O C of Winthrop and Frank of Texas. Funeral services will be held at the family home Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev Frank Wyrick of Jesup.
Announcement lists the marriage of Miss Wilma Petty of Sioux City to Joy Strong of Marion on New Year’s Day at the bride’s Sioux City home with Rev. J Kimel officiating. The bride and groom details include schooling, relocation to Marion, and home at 1500 Tenth Street.
Miss Nona Belle Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs J Phillips married Wilbur Van Fossen son of Mr and Mrs Charles Van Fossen of Marion in a home ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev Homer Andrews officiated and George Pirnie played the wedding march. The couple will move to a farm near Robins on March 1.
Frank A Williams funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev John W Walters at the Yocom chapel with the Rev and other members performing music. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial cemetery with out of town attendees listed.
The community sewing room at the Home store will be open Friday to assist mothers from needy families with sewing cutting and fitting guidance. The group is making comforters and quilts this week and may send suitable materials including patches. Mrs George Starks will be in charge Friday.
DES MOINES AP Secretary of Agriculture Ray Murray announced salary and personnel reductions to save about 50000 annually. Ten percent cuts apply to state employees earning 1800 or more, five percent to 1000 to 1800, with no cuts above 1600. New inspectors will earn 1800.
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