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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1945

Page

4

Hogs and cattle steady in regional livestock markets

Across Chicago Omaha Sioux City and Des Moines yards Tuesday hogs stayed mostly steady with top prices around 14.75 for good to choice barrows and sows trading near 13.70 to 14.60. Cattle supported by steady to higher bids with prime yearlings and fed steers near 17.75 and 24.0 per hundred, while sheep traded slowly with limited sales.

Chicago Omaha Livestock OMAHA Wfaii API WFA Sioux City WFAI Iowa Des Moines IWFA Mernea

Grain Takes Brace After Easy Opening

Chicago grain markets opened weak then steadied as mill buying and government flour demand supported futures. Wheat led losses and gains with May prices around 1.6, corn near 1.13, oats about 0.69, rye steady, and barley trading lower alongside various feed and seed prices.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Mixed Across Commodities

Chicago markets report receipts for butter eggs cheese and potatoes with varied price levels. Butter receipts 2 855 tubs steady. eggs 9 077 cases, checks and dirties noted. cheese Twins and longhorns around 25 26c. live poultry steady with hens 24% to 28c. potatoes on track with Idaho and Nebraska lots and price ranges across U S 1 sizes. New York prices show firm butter and mixed egg quotes with wholesale ranges.

Chicago Idaho Burbanks U.S Colorado Red McClures U. S Nebraska Minnesota North, Dakota Red River Cobblers South Dakota New York

Miscellaneous notes from PlymouthWisconsin ad copy

U S twins and cheddars 23 percent single. no sales reported. When washing woolens support them with your hand to prevent stretching.

Wibconsis Plymouth Wis U .S

Stock Market Fluctuations Show Uneven Recovery

New York AP reports scattered recoveries in Tuesday trading with many declines. Transfers fell from 2,013,000 shares on Monday to about 1,200,000, and most leaders hovered in the losing dugout as only a few specialties posted gains.

New York

Hog Market Rises With Prices Steady Across Weights

Tuesday quotations show butchers up a dime to 14.40 top, packers 13.70, good hogs in various weight ranges from 160 to 550 pounds. Separate price listings cover cows, bulls, lambs, and numerous suppliers and brands, reflecting a broad market snapshot for traders and buyers.

Iowa Des Moines Good Allied Chem Kennecott Coor Pie Allied Stores Kresge, S S A Allis Chalmers Kroser G & B Ain Fair Cowe Libby Manel Pwr Libbey Owens Amn Roll Mills Lockheed Dry Lot Beef Ann Bolonna Amn Too Martin Martin Parry Atlantic Edwin Loco Nash-Kely Balto and Ohio Barnsdall Bendix Ayn Best Foods Beth Steel Zoye Paramount IL Penick & F Canada Dry Bence Cerro de Pasco Ches & Ohio Chrysler Coca-Cola Reyn Tos Baie Colr Palmolive Schenley Disaan Gomi” Solvents Sears Roebuck Comw Southern 4 Server. Inc Shell Union Eakon Simmons Sinclair Oil Ae Skelly Conti Motors Gantt Sperry Corp Crucible Stee Cub Amn Calif Curtiss Elec Autolile Elec Bnd & Stad Fox Film Gen Cables Ae Union Carbide Gen Electric Union Pre Gen Foods Gen Motors Gillette Ase Goebel Goodrich BF Goodyear Tire Graham Paieemys Rubber U S Steet Greyhound Walworth Houston OH Warner Htor Tamestake Wes Union Hudson Westanse el Hip Central Willys Ovid Wilson & Co Woolworth Sie Younmston S T&t Chicago Builer Bros Qker E

Cedar Rapids Market Prices Mixed For Grains And Livestock

Grain prices show corn and soybeans with No 2 yellow corn at 1.00, soybeans 2.04, oats 0.07, wheat 1.40, rye 1.00, and various straw and hay quotes. Livestock and hides also listed, with hens and ducks priced per unit and hides varying. New York bond market notes a partial recovery with rails leading activity amid a broad mix in corporate listings.

New York

Engineer Dead Before Crash at Ogden in 50 Killed Train Collision

An inquest heard col Frank B Queens testifying that James McDonald 64 engineer of the mail express train died of a heart attack before the collision with the Southern Pacific Pacific Limited near Ogden. Fireman M E Hardman said he shouted warnings as the crash occurred.

Ogden Utah Southern Pacific Pacific Queens McDonald

SEC Proposes Rule To Halt Floor Trading In Postwar Market

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a rule to curb stock fluctuations during the war to peace transition. It would bar floor trading on the New York Stock Exchange and the curb market for trades by members on the exchange door except under limited discretionary authority.

Philadelphia INS Securities and Exchange Commission New York Stock Exchange New York Commission Trading and Exchange Division

Propose Raise in Pay for Assessors in Iowa

Senators Byers and Clem draft a bill to raise Cedar Rapids and Sioux City assessors salaries from 3200 to 4000 and deputies from 2500 to 3000 with 6 a day for field men. Watson plans a bill to share 50 percent of liquor store profits with cities by population for law enforcement.

Des Moines Frank C. Byers A. D. Clem Cedar Rapids Sioux City Devere Watson Council Bluffs Iowa Watson

Whitebook Rejoins Des Moines OPA as Price Attorney

Charles A. Whitebook of Iowa City returns to the Des Moines district OPA as a price attorney after over a year in the Army Air Corps and an honorable discharge granted.

Des Moines Charles A. Whitebook Iowa City OPA Price Army Air Corps

House Committee Chairmen Named in Iowa Legislature

Rep. G. T. Kuester of Griswold was named chairman of the appropriation committee. Carroll Lane of Carroll heads ways and means. George Farmer of Cedar Rapids leads judiciary committee No. 1, and Ted Sloane of Des Moines chairs judiciary committee No. 2. Other chairmen include John R. Gardner Lisbon military and veterans affairs, D. A. Donohue Tipton compensation, Harvey J. Long Clinton labor, Glenn E. Robinson Colesburg claims, Harry E. Weichman Newhall banks, F. A. Latchaw Wilton Junction fish and game, James A. Cowan What Cheer tax revision.

Des Moines G. T. Kuester Griswold Appropriations Iowa House,of Representatives Harold Felton Carroll Lane Carroll George Farmer Cedar Rapids Wall Ted Sloane Felton John R. Gardner Lisbon Military and Veterans Affairs D. A. Donohue Tipton Harvey J. Long Clinton Glenn E. Robinson Colesbury Claims Harry E. Weichman Newhall F. A. Latchaw Wilton Junction James A. Cowan What Cheer

Marion News Plans Conference At Methodist Church

The Linn county council of Christian Education discussed an Older Boys and Girls conference to be held in February at the Marion Methodist church. Plans include six district church school forums and goals to foster public appreciation of the church, fellowship, cooperation in training workers, and coordination of religious community institutions.

Methodist Church Linn County

Missing in action nephew of Marion man reported

Ralph Oxley has word his nephew Cpl George Pierce of Chicago is missing in action in Germany since December 21. Pierce is the son of the late Orlo Pierce of Marion and his mother Mrs Henry Monnich of Chicago is the former Ruth Oxley of Marion.

Ralph Oxley Cpl George Pierce Chicago Germany Pierce Orlo Pierce Marion Henry Monnich Ruth Oxley

Trio of Conferences Postponed by Legion

AP reports national commander Edward N. Scheiberling said the American Legion postponed three annual conferences to ease hotel and transport strain. The national rehabilitation conference set for February in Washington and two area child welfare and auxiliary rehabilitation conferences were called off.

Indianapolis Edward N. Scheiberling The American Legion Legion Washington

Industry Group Pushes Voluntary Manpower Plan

The National Association of Manufacturers backs a voluntary manpower program to implement work-or-fight, urging industry labor cooperation and congressional approval for War Manpower Commission controls. It favors no new legislation, favors WMC authority to set employment ceilings and referrals, and calls for reclassification of 4-F 2-A 2-B registrants to keep capable workers in war work.

Washington National Association of Manufacturers N.A.M War Manpower Commission National Industry Council WMC Selective Service

Senator Maloney of Connecticut Dies at 50

Meriden Connecticut AP Senator Francis T Maloney died at Meriden hospital after a heart attack at age 50 while in a light sleep He had served a second term and chaired a 1943 44 gasoline and fuel oil shortages committee and the 11 member oil investigating panel His reform bill to modernize Congress drew attention at the Seventy ninth congress and he supported New Deal social reforms while resisting a court packing scheme in 1937

Meriden, Conn Francis T. Maloney D-Conn Meriden Hospital Maloney House Senate Supreme Court

Reds Deny Asking Bid to De Gaulle

Tass denied reports Russia asked France to invite Gen Charles de Gaulle to participate in the big three meeting. The denial was issued by the official Soviet news agency Tass on Tuesday in London.

Reds de Gaulle London Tass Russia France Charles de Gaulle

Death notices for Halsch family and Cedar Rapids resident

Mrs. Amand Halsch, 68, of Cedar Rapids area, died at home after a brief illness. Born in Johnson County, she married Amand Halsch in 1900. she is survived by her husband, eleven children, siblings, and nine grandchildren. Funeral plans pending. Also listed are funeral details for Fred Andrle and Emma Zvacek with service times and burial locations, noting flowers omitted.

Amand Halsch Avenue NW Johnson County Cosgrove Oxford Clement Agnes Marvin Gates Bernard McLaughlin Emma Stuckenschneider Leo Bernadine Cedar Rapids Margaret Bevins van Horne Martin Lincoln Iowa City Jennie Meade James Meade John Edward William Teachen Fred Andrle Twentieth Avenue SW Janeba Funeral Rogers Grove Church Ely Ludvik Burjan Rogers Grove Frank Chadima John M. Lana Charles Biderman Joseph Rehak Charles Tichy Frank Zach Emma Zvacek San Diego Calif Bohemian Reformed Church of Frances Bechcka Joseph

Nye seeks to buy North Dakota daily newspaper

Former Sen. Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota said he is trying to purchase a North Dakota daily newspaper and hopes to complete the sale soon.

Washington Gerald P. Nye North Dakota

Mortimer Inglis Held on Unlicensed Still Charge in California

South Pasadena California police detained Mortimer Inglis 76 after discovering an unlicensed still. Inglis said he had been producing his own brandy for 35 years and faced possession charges.

South Pasadena Calif INS Mortimer Inglis

City Briefs From Iowa City And Surroundings

William Jones joins the navy via the iCedar Rapids recruiting station. Cedar Rapids chapter 194, Order of Ahepa, to install 1945 officers at 8:30 pm with the district governor as installing officer. refreshments after. Rev. A J Stokes to start dramatic Bible studies at 7:30 pm at the Sunshine Mission through Sunday. Harry Boyd to speak to Linn County Schoolmen’s club at 7:30 pm Wednesday in the Montrose hotel. Burglars at South Side Sash and Door steal a portable typewriter. Grace Episcopal Church parish meeting and dinner held. twelve vestrymen elected for 1945. Paul L. Clarke presided as rector.

William Jones Iowa City Navy iCedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Order of Ahepa A. J. Stokes Interdenominational Church Sunshine Mission Boyd Harry Boyd The Gazette Linn County Schoolmen’s Club Montrose Hotel Grace Episcopal Church Thomas Robinson J. G. Pauba George “Pauba H. F. Spratt H L. Davis J. Norman’ Bickert J M. Drabelle R. Cc. Zehms R. C. Miller E. J. Miller T. M. Jones C. M. Morley Ays Paul L. Clarke

Becktown man jailed for auto theft in Iowa case

Courthouse records show Pvt Addison Beckwith 22 of Brooklyn N Y pled guilty before Judge J E Heiserman to larceny of a motor vehicle and received a term not to exceed 10 years in the Iowa men's reformatory at Anamosa. Detectives broke up a petty crime wave by arresting four persons including Beck in Cedar Rapids hotels. Beckwith had been AWOL from Fort Lewis since Nov 8 and the stolen car belonged to B J Herring of 129 Eighth street NE. Bond set at 3000 dollars.

Pvt Addison Beckwith Brooklyn Iowa Anamosa J. E. Heiserman Beckwith Cedar Rapids Rockwell City George Bouck Marion State Penitentiary Fort Madison A.W.O.L Fort Lewis Wash B. J. Herring Eighth Street

District Court Law And Equity Case Assignments

Judge J E Heiserman assigns nine law cases for the January term including Sommerhauser v Mann Sommerhauser v Kadiac Smithson v Vrbicky Parsons v Cedar Rapids City Lines Crookshank v United Packing House Workers Krausnick v Haegg Roofing Co Duton v Wagley Wachal v Burke jury waived Abodeely v Baker Equity dockets list dates in January February. Judge Floyd Philbrick assigns equity cases for January term listing Baird v Baird Bowers v Bailey Clark v Clark Hasson v Hasson Kurtz guardianship vs Merchants National Bank Meskimen v Meskimen Lancaster v Lancaster Bedell v Bedell. Cars collide near Springville injuring none. Des Moines Ordnance plant employee Walter Hirsch killed in auto crash east of the city. Lost and found notices appear for purses, wallets, a fur coat, various dogs and other personal items with contact details.

J. E. Heiserman Sommerhauser Mann Kadiac Smithson Vrbicky Parsons Dar Rapids City Lines Crookshank United Packing House Worklers Krausnick Haegg Roofing Company Dutton Floyd Philbrick District Court Baird Bowers Bailey Clark Hasson Kurtz The Merchants National Bank Meskimen Lancaster Bedell

Lost pocketbook and valuables near Northwestern Station

A red goat skin pocketbook containing money and identification is lost between Northwestern Station and ith St, and 2nd Ave SW Natify Roy Streets Montrose. A reward is offered. The notice lists numerous local ads for shops and services including jewelry, insurance, and employment, reflecting a period classified section with scattered readable items.

Northwestern Station Ith St 2Nd Ave Roy Streets Montrose First Street 1St Ave Home Recording Co Probasco Jewelry Palace Theater Cluxton Pharmacy Norah A. Gott al. K. Schiefer Kresge A. B. Steele 3Rd Ave Schaefer MFG Kresge Elde Vincent'’S Jewelry Sands Printing 2Nd St. NE C._G. HOVER Nelson Jewelry 1St St. SW Avon

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