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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1945
Page
8
Unofficial Monday receipts show cattle 18 000 hogs 25 000 and sheep 212 000 in Chicago with prices nominally steady. Hog top 14 75 to 14 70. cattle and sheep steady with varied but firm quotes. Sioux City Omaha and Des Moines reports mirror steady to slightly mixed tones across hogs cattle and sheep.
UPI Chicago cargoes show potatoes arrivals 33 on track 104 total shipments 920 Idahos arrivals 18c shipments 236 unwashed stock Idaho Russet Burbanks limited U S 1 size A price 97 Idaho utility grade size A 3.27 Colorado Red McClures U S 1 size A unwashed 3.42 North Dakota Red River Triumphs unwashed 2.90 cobblers US 2 size A 2.60 Florida triumphs 60 lb sacks washed 2.75 per sack Butter receipts 4162 tubs steady various grades 41c to 41 1 4c eggs receipts 11482 cases steady 39.6 to 44.6 checks 32 36c Cheese price ranges listed with several varieties.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices remained steady with top prime butchers at 14.25 dollars and packers at 13.65. The report lists various weight classes for hogs and packers, plus ranges for cows, bulls, calves, sheep, and yearlings, reflecting stable demand across categories.
Democratic National Chairman Robert E Hannegan met with President Roosevelt and discussed politics and cabinet posts. He said he is focused on his national committee work and did not rule out a cabinet role, noting anything could happen in six weeks or six months.
New York equities edged lower as light selling persisted on Saturday with only selective shares improving. Utilities and industrials showed uneven moves while transfers traded around 700000 shares amid scattered buys and profits taking.
Des Moines reports R W Nebergall head of the Iowa bureau of investigation will submit bills to the Republican efficiency committee. A measure would treat federal liquor stamps and slot tax stamps as presumptive evidence in prosecutions for state law violations. Another proposal would make it a felony to harbor a criminal.
Democratic senators caucused to name Kenneth McKellar to be president pro tempore succeeding ill Carter Glass. Arthur H. Van denberg would be Republican opponent, while Alben Barkley was named majority leader and Lister Hill as whip. Other nominations included Edwin A. Halsey for secretary, Wall Doxey for sergeant at arms, Leslie Biffle for secretary to the majority, and Dr. Frederick Browne Harris for chaplain.
AP reports grain futures were firm to strong with wheat edging up and rye and barley gaining over a cent at times. Prices finished mixed. May wheat around 1.66, corn about 1.13, oats up to 0.68, rye near 1.17, barley near 1.34. Cash market details show nominal quotes for wheat, oats, and barley with field seed prices listed.
The page lists commodity prices for grain and hay including No 2 yellow corn at 1.00 and 1.03 dollars, soybeans at 2.04, oats at 5 cents, wheat at 1.40, rye at 1.00, and various baled for hay and straw. Livestock and poultry prices cover heavies, hens, ducks, geese, eggs, wholesale fruits and vegetables, and hides. Miscellaneous text notes Wisconsin ripese and cheese prices and a rural exchange feature.
Judge G. K. Thompson ruled in three cases with J. K. Finch as assignee for creditors including H. B. Garrison Monument Co Cedar Rapids and several local merchants. Judgments totaled $309.39 $431.25 and $339.20 against Wichman Tisher and Kamin sky for professional and grocery debts. A separate note case awarded $1226.80 to Frank Zajicek after Zajicek pursued default against George and Orpha Zajicek. Additional judgment of $68.17 went to Finch after default by William and Pearl Treptow. Executrix and administratrix named for local estates in decedents Frank Grothe and Susie M Beasmore.
Athens AP reports British operations against the Elas by the new Greek government under Gen. Nicholas Plastiras. Fighting was ordered to cease before talks on political differences and the Elas reportedly withdrew from Athens and Piraeus. British patrols found little opposition in northern Athens, with occasional sniping remaining.
Washington AP report says Americans spent 11 percent more in department stores in 1944 than 1943 according to the Federal Reserve board.
Frank J. Rejsa a Spanish American War veteran and two time retired barber died at a local hospital at 11 a m Friday. He was born November 11 1878 in Bohemia and came to the United States 64 years ago. Surviving are his wife Anna two sons Henry and Milo of Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Edward Prochaska of Cedar Rapids and Mrs William Prymek of Long Beach California and three brothers Jacob Charles and Edward all of Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at 2 p m Monday at Brush chapel burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery. The Rev Milo Filipi will officiate. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. Antonie Sopousek 71 of Cedar Rapids died at her daughter’s home 815 Nineteenth St NW at 1 30 PM Friday after a long illness She was born in Bohemia April 17 1873 widow of Joseph Sopousek died 1908 Survived by daughters Mrs Wendl Hach Libbie Sopousek two sons Milner and Edward four grandchildren two sisters Mrs Anna Tomec Mrs Bessie Clark and a brother Joseph All services at Brosh chapel with Rev F O Hillman officiating Burial at Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call at Brosh chapel
Robert Joseph Dunek aged 4 dies at Mercy hospital Dubuque at 5 30 p m following a two day illness. Born July 2 1941 in Cedar Rapids he is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph L Dunek a brother Dennis and grandparents in Cedar Rapids. Body to be taken to Brady funeral home Cedar Rapids with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Anna Blazek 76 of Cedar Rapids died at home after a brief illness. She was born in Czechoslovakia March 19 1868 and survived by three sons a daughter seven grandchildren a sister and two half sisters. Services at Janeba funeral home on Monday. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Also notices for Mrs Josephine Stourac and Edward Vomacka with services at Janeba or Polansky chapels and Bohemian National cemetery.
Mrs Ida Wharton and Mrs C W Monn travel from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City with Phyllis Snyder after the death of Mrs Monn's sister Mrs Ida Wharton in Alexandria Louisiana.
Sgt Jack M Broxey previously missing in Belgium since Sept 6 is now listed as a German prisoner. Parents Mr and Mrs W C Broxey of 27330 Avenue NW have been advised by government report. He trained at Camp Wolters Texas and served with the Ninth Army infantry. Three brothers also serve: Clifford and Dean overseas, Orval stationed at New Orleans.
The Washington Post warns against letting criticism spill into rancor as British editors fault U S policy. It calls the western front crisis the worst since Dunkirk and notes anger may worsen air with dead cats while allied forces face a waterlogged north.
Richard Paul Gard of 1738 Maple drive NW joined the naval reserve. Faye L. Sizer of Lisbon reported losing a purse in the loop near noon Friday containing $8. The Young Lee laundry reported a theft of a $7 iron, later recovered. Six year old John Cramer of 1402 Sixth avenue SE suffered a broken leg after being struck by a car driven by Sam Nassif of 1822 Blake boulevard SE at 4:20 pm Friday and was taken to Mercy hospital. Duke Thomas, 59, of the Soldier's home in Marshalltown, was struck by a car driven by George Merrifield of 1224 Eighteenth avenue SW at 7:45 pm Friday. Thomas was treated for cuts and bruises at Mercy hospital and lodged overnight at the police station.
The Evening Star reports federal sources expect seizure profits from Montgomery Ward to cover operating costs without federal funds. A plan authorized up to 50 million from the Defense Supplies Corporation and 5 million from the President's emergency fund was developed after talks among White House officials, the budget bureau, GAO, and Defense Supplies, with War Department funds limited to personnel pay.
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 charging false uttering of a check. Four checks drawn on Security Savings Bank of Williamsburg totaling $30 were returned due to insufficient funds and given to Killian's Craemer's Newman's and Armstrong's.
Pfc. Leland Ross of Columbus Junction is missing in action in Belgium since December 19. He went overseas in February 1944 with an infantry unit in the Ninth Army. Also, Pfc. Jack L. Estel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Estel, was wounded in France by shrapnel, per war department word.
Frank B. Travis promoted to first lieutenant serving as reconnaissance officer in a Ninth Army field artillery battalion in Germany. Lt. Robert E. Gunn, a Fort Sam Houston officer candidate school graduate, visits his wife Lucille and returns to reassignment. Smoke damages Ernest White home at 313 Sixth Ave. Numerous local updates include visits, travel, and service announcements from Marion residents and families.
A consolidation of Sunday services and midweek activities for multiple Marion churches. Baptist Bible school at 9:45 a.m. worship 10:45. sermon by William Dykhuizen. Catholic mass at 8 and 10 a.m. Christian and Congregational services with pastors listed. Midweek prayer and Bible study, family night, and youth programs noted.
Henry Ellis Sampson 65 of Des Moines former assistant attorney general Iowa died here Friday after nearly a yearlong illness. services were pending.
Local loss notices list items including a brown alligator purse with personalized checks and IDs, a white eagle coal company item, two strand pearl beads, a gentleman's inlaid cameo, ration books, a black slip, and a gray tweed topcoat. Rewards offered. contacts provided.
Advertisements list fur items with prices and sizes along with multiple help wanted notices. Items include coneys gray coracal and black Persian lamb from Myrtle's Fur Shop and various job openings for stenographer, office helper, paper sorter, cleaner, typing clerk, waitress, day cook, general house work, and kitchen helper at several local businesses. Addresses and contact details appear for Union News Lunchroom Butterfly Cafe Paramount Theater Ride and Union News Stand.
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