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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1945
Page
2
Salable hog receipts Saturday were about 500 head with prices nominally steady from 14.60 to 14.70. The top hog price hit 14.75 while cattle and sheep receipts numbered 800 and 500, with values steady in a light market.
The report shows mixed quotations for cattle, calves, heifers and feeder stock with varying prices. Prices for steers, cows, lambs and feeders appear steady to bid depending on grade and weight, with figures ranging across several dollars per hundredweight.
Livestock market report from Sioux City shows hogs steady to weak with prices near 14.50 to 16.50 per cwt for various weights. Cattle and lambs vary by class with primes at 17.00 for 1100 lb cattle and feeder lambs around 14.25 to 14.75, reflecting mixed demand and steady conditions overall.
Wheat field and wool prices mixed as cattle and calf markets show firm to steady trends. Feeders and slaughter classes rise slightly with top fed steers around 165 to 166 per hundredweight and cows near 8 to 11 dollars. lambs edge up in limited trades. Demand remains cautious with broad regional price dispersion.
Des Moines insiders report combined hog receipts across 24 hours ending 8 a.m. Saturday in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled about 5 300 head, down from 43 700 a week earlier and 44 600 two weeks prior. Prices ranged 160 to 200 pounds around 13 80 to 13 70 per hundredweight with good to choice quality and steady demand.
Abstracted notes show mixed numerals and percentages across multiple figures. The text lists prices values such as 14.25 14.05 and percentages like 13.85 and 13.65, interspersed with unclear codes. Readable items include some price points and rate indicators without coherent context.
Arrivals show 33 on track with total shipments of 104 and $20 Idaho stock. Old stock includes Idaho Russet Burbanks with few cars, U S size A at 357, Idaho utility grade at $3.27, Colorado Red McClures unwashed at $7.42, North Devon Red River unwashed at $2.9, and other stock like unwashed cobblers size A around $260. Street sales list Florida 50 lb sacks at $2.60 to $12.75. Market notes report steady demand with dirties and various varieties including twins and daisies.
Prices remained steady at the Cedar Rapids hog market with top prime butcher prices around 14.25 dollars and packers bids near 13.65. The market lists various weight classes from 160 to 300 pounds and includes cattle categories such as cows, bulls, calves, and lambs with multiple price points across classes.
Democratic National Chairman Robert E. Hannegan met with President Roosevelt on Friday and said they discussed politics but no cabinet posts. He noted his focus on national committee work and left open the possibility of a cabinet role later, stating anything could happen in six weeks or six months.
New York investors faced further light selling on Saturday as markets mostly slipped. A few favorites posted modest gains while most steels rails motors rubbers and aircrafts ended the day slightly under water. About 700000 shares changed hands.
A compact list of stock prices and quotations from various companies and banks. Notable entries include Armour & Co 7s, Pepsi-Cola 24, Coca-Cola and Union Carbide variants, Western and Chicago securities, railroads, automakers, and utilities. The page mirrors a market snapshot with numerous percentages and price markers, reflecting a busy trading day.
In New York traders reported scattered buying among rail list and general groups while carriers largely shelved recent 7 year issues under profit taking. Small trades lifted S plus about three points with U S governments steady.
Des Moines Iowa R W Nebergall head of the Iowa bureau of investigation will forward a series of bills to the Republican efficiency committee. One measure would make federal liquor stamps and stamp tax stamps presumptive evidence in prosecutions for state law violations. Another proposal would create a method to harbor a known criminal.
Democrats in a caucus chose Sen. Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee to be president pro tempore, succeeding ill Sen. Carter Glass of Virginia. His Republican challenger is Sen. Arthur H. Vanaumhe of Michigan, a 12 time candidate. The caucus also unanimously supported Sen. Alben W. Barkley as chaplain.
Grain futures were firm to strong Saturday with wheat up fractionally and rye and barley at times gaining more than a cent. At the finish wheat was mixed from near steady to higher than Friday’s close, May at 1.66 to 1.65 dollars. Corn rose to 1.13 dollars, oats advanced to around 0.68 to 0.69, rye climbed to about 1.17, and barley moved to roughly 1.34 dollars for May.
Chicago prices show No. 3 red wheat at 1.75 dollars and No. 4 yellow at 1.06 dollars with mixed figures for other grades. The report lists nominal values including red top Timothy hay and assorted grain quantities, reflecting a fluctuating market.
Market notes from Cedar Rapids list various grains including corn, wheat, rye at 1.00, baled straw and hay prices, poultry and livestock quotes with amounts for leghorn stock, geese, hens and cocks, and finished with wholesale fruits and farm goods such as celery lemons onions sweet potatoes yams russet potatoes and cured hides prices. Names of items include jonathans apples and horse prices.
A brief item notes a miscellaneous cheese exchange in Plymouth. It mentions prints and pricing terms using a 2c unit and a 24 square pattern, reflecting a small local trading detail.
Judge G. K. Thompson rendered three district court judgments with J. K. Finch as assignee. First, for H. B. Garrison Monument Co. of Cedar Rapids against Mr. and George Wichman for 309.39. Second, Finch for the Tishers in a 431.25 claim involving multiple creditors. Third, 339.20 against Carl Kaminsky for professional services assigned by Dr. R. A. Lane.
Clara E. Grothe is named executrix for the will of her husband Frank Grothe who died December 11 in Cedar Rapids. Nellie Beasmore is appointed administratrix for the estate of Susie M Beasmore who died in Franklin township November 18.
Judge G K Thompson grants $1,226.80 against George and Orpha M Zajicek for failure to plead or appear in a promissory note suit. Frank Zajicek named plaintiff in the action.
Judge G K Thompson enters judgment for 68 17 to J K Finch Friday on default of William and Pearl Treptow. Suit stemmed from a promissory note. pleading lacking in district court.
The British reported Friday highly successful operations against the Elas. The Elas were informed by Greece’s government of Gen. Nichola s Plastiras that fighting must cease before political talks can begin. The BBC in Athens said fighting ended in Athens and Piraeus and the Elas likely fled the last area they held.
Washington AP reports the Federal Reserve Board released data Friday indicating higher store sales. The brief notes mixed economic signals as department store activity edges up while other sectors show softness.
Frank J. Rejsa a Spanish American War veteran and retired saber died in a local hospital at 11 PM Friday He was born November 11 1878 in Bohemia and came to the United States 64 years ago Surviving wife Anna two sons Henry Milo all of Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Edward Prochaska Cedar Rapids and Mrs William Prymek Beach Calif three brothers Jacob Charles and Edward also of Cedar Rapids Services will be at 2 PM Monday at the Brosh chapel Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery Rev Milo Filipi officiating Friends may call at the chapel
Mrs Antonie Sopousek aged 82 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died at 1 30 p m Friday after a long illness at the home of her daughter Mrs Wendl Hach 815 Nineteenth Street NW Born in Bohemia April 17 1873 widow of Joseph Sopousek she leaves two daughters Libbie and Mrs Wendl Hach two sons Maver and Edward four grandchildren two sisters and a brother Funeral services Sunday at the Brosh chapel Rev F O Hillman officiating Burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call at Brosh chapel
Robert Joseph Dunek age 13 died at Mercy hospital Dubuque at 5 30 p m Friday after a two day illness. He was born July 2 1941 in Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph L Dunek Cedar Rapids a brother Dennis and grandparents Mr and Mrs Louis Dunek and Mr and Mrs Albert Clarke Cedar Rapids. The body will be taken to Brady funeral home Cedar Rapids with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Mrs Anna Blazek 76 Cedar Rapids resident for 57 years died at home 1820 J street SW at 4 pm Friday after a brief illness Born in Czechoslovakia March 19 1868 preceded in death by her husband John Bilazek and two sons Survived by three sons Fred Louis Joseph a daughter Mrs Frank Chramosta seven grandchildren a great grandchild a sister Mrs Christine Wiley two halfsisters and two half sisters Funeral services at Janeba funeral home 3 30 pm Monday conducted by Rev Milo Filipi Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home
Mrs Josephine Stourac dies at the home of her daughter and son in law at 1435 L Street SW. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 30 pm at Janeba funeral home conducted by Rev Milo Filipi. Burial follows at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Edward Vomacka age ? died Thursday evening at 1125 Ninth street SE. Services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Polansky funeral chapel with T. B. Hiubacek officiating. Burial in Bo hemian National cemetery with Han ford post of the American Legion conducting military grave side rites. Pallbearers named Art Walbrand Adolph Mitralsky Charles Pitlik Art Zia Frank Prochaska and Tom Stastny.
Mrs. Iva C. Hardesty widow of Isaac S. Hardesty of Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 11 30 p m Friday after a long illness. Born January 20 1882 in Hamilton county Illinois she married Isaac April 1 1901 in Mt Vernon Illinois and moved to Cedar Rapids 18 years ago. Surviving are daughter Helma C. McCullough son W Wade Hardesty two sisters Inez De Baton Rouge and One Brown a brother John E. Cross and two grandchildren. Services Monday at 11 a m in Turner chapel with Rev Grant Anderson officiating burial Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call.
Mrs Ida Wharton and Mrs C W Monn with Phyllis Snyder of Iowa City returned from Alexandria Louisiana after being summoned by the death of Mrs Ida Wharton a former Cedar Rapids resident and sister of Mrs Monn.
Staff Sgt Jack M Broxey reported missing in action in Belgium since September 6 is now listed as a German prisoner. Parents Mr and Mrs W C Broxey of 27330 Avenue NW have been advised. He trained at Camp Wolters Texas and has been overseas ten months with the Ninth Army. Three brothers also serve: Pfc Clifford and Pfc Dean overseas and Pvt Orval stationed at New Orleans.
Washington Post editorial laments a "prairie fire" of British criticism of the United States as the Western Front crisis grows. It warns such attacks will not clarify relations and may fill the air with "dead cats" while Allied troops face a harsh Dunkirk era.
Richard Paul Gard of 1738 Maple Drive NW has been enlisted in the naval reserve. The item notes a local service enlistment and provides the resident address for identification.
Faye L. Sizer of Lisbon told police she lost a purse around noon Friday in the loop containing $8. A $7 iron reported stolen from Young Lee laundry was recovered by officers.
Six year old John Cramer son of Mr and Mrs Paul B Cramer living at 1402 Sixth Avenue SE was struck by a car driven by Sam Nassif of 1822 Blake Boulevard SE while crossing the street at 420 PM Friday. He suffered a broken right leg between knee and hip and was taken to Mercy Hospital.
Duke Thomas 59 of Soldier's Home Marshalltown told police he was struck by a car driven by George Merrifield 1224 Eighteenth Ave SW at 745 p m Friday Merrifield was westbound on Sixteenth Ave SW making a left turn onto Twelfth St when Thomas stepped from the curb He was taken to Mercy Hospital treated for cuts and bruises then lodged overnight at the police station
Evening Star reports federal sources expect Montgomery Ward seizures in seven cities to be financed by net profits, covering operating costs and even occupation expenses. Authorization plans include up to 50 million dollars from the Defense Supplies Corporation and 5 million from the President's emergency fund, with War Department funds limited to personnel payments.
Carolyn Morgan, 25, of 209 First avenue SW, was arrested at her home Saturday by Detectives John Hanna and L B Marshall on a warrant from Justice Howard Churchill. She allegedly wrote four checks on Security Savings Bank of Williamsburg that were returned for insufficient funds to Killians Craemers.
Columbus Junction reports Pfc. Leland Ross missing in action since December 19 as word received by his former wife Marie Pic Ross went missing while serving abroad.
Frank B. Travis, reconnaissance officer in a field artillery battalion with the Ninth Army in Germany, has been promoted to first lieutenant. He is the son of Mrs. Amber Travis of Marion.
Lt. Robert E. Gunn, a recent officer candidate school graduate at Fort Sam Houston Texas, and his wife Lucille Holsinger visit Mrs. Gunn's parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Holsinger. He will report to Fort Sam Houston for reassignment.
Fire department was called Friday at 5 30 p m to 313 Sixth Avenue to a furnace pipe fall that released smoke into the Ernest White home. The Whites had recently purchased the house and redecorating was underway when the interior suffered heavy smoke damage.
Mr and Mrs Andrew P Mun sen visited Cincinnati for Christmas with son J Robert Mun sen and family. Mr and Mrs William Ozburn hosted dinner for son Clement Ozburn before his Fort Snelling service. Seaman Billie Mack left for Shoemaker California after a 15 day leave with Mr and Mrs Howard ack. For sale modern seven room house with immediate possession phone 501 J. Laws filed and set at 433 8th Ave phone 797 W. Advertisement.
Mrs William Ozburn travels to Waterloo to see Mrs Dora Homens Conklin a former Marion resident who is ill. Advertisement notes wanted cook and kitchen help at Hallwood Cafe. Arnold Benedict Gazette carrier salesman was hospitalized in Cedar Rapids Friday for observation after appendicitis and returned home Saturday.
Complimenting Pic James F Pope of Fort Benning Ga Mr and Mrs Harold Thompson at 1305 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids entertained Thursday at dinner Pope and Thompson were classmates at Coe college Mr and Mrs Irving Finger visited Iowa City Saturday to see their son Verne a patient at University hospital
Lt. John Ferreter, with 35 missions in the Eighth Air Force, visits his mother Mrs. Margaret Ferreter a Mercy hospital patient in Cedar Rapids and calls on his sister Mrs. Theodore Albaugh in Tipton during the leave.
A jumble of small ads lists jewelry stores Vincent's Jewelry, Nelson Jewelry, and others offering repairs, gifts, and engraving. Also shown are services like machine quilting, hemming, watch cleaning, and beauty salon offerings with contact numbers and addresses in a condensed old newspaper format.
A list of morning and evening worship times across many local churches including Marion Churches Baptist Catholic Christian Congregational Free Methodist Methodist Presbyterian Lutheran and Epworth league details. Sermon topics and pastors are given for several faith communities with Sunday school and midweek activities noted.
Henry Ellis Sampson age 65 of Des Moines longtime attorney and former Iowa assistant attorney general died Friday after an illness of nearly a year.
Local notices list missing items including a brown alligator purse with checks, a coal chute item, 2 strand pearl beads, an inlaid cameo, and a book. Rewards offered by Eagle Coal Co and Marie Foe. Contacts provided with telephone numbers. Location details include Lisbon Iowa and Haw Drive area.
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