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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1941

Page

2

Livestock market holds steady amid strong week in Chicago and Midwest

Chicago and regional markets showed steady prices with hogs and cattle largely firm. Receipts eased, wholesale trade favorable, demand good. hogs near Friday levels, cattle mixed with steers and yearlings steady to slightly lower. sheep higher in spots. Regional outlets in Omaha Sioux City Sioux City and other midwest markets reported similar firmness with varied gains across fat lambs and feeder cattle.

Chicago Tate San Stern Omara Livestock Omaha US Dept Agriculture Acatrerins H.eher Sioux Cury Sioux City Api-L Heeves ST_ PAUL LIVESTOCK South ST Paul Minn Calyer Sasabo Westers Montana Kansas City East St Louis St Joseph St Paul Indianapolis Sno Buffalo

Iowa Hog Receipts Mix Across Iowa Plants

U S Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 16 concentration yards and 10 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24-hour period ended 4 am Saturday. Total 35709, up from 239900 a week earlier and 41300 previous year. General trade steady but several bids 5 cents higher. sparse undertone. Weekend loading lighter than last Monday. Berrows and silts. Food and choice, 160.

Iowa Des

Market weights and prices for beef and saws in 180-500 Ib ranges

Listings show price quotes per hundredweight for various weight brackets from 180 up to 500 pounds. Observed figures include 180 Ibs at 7.00, 200 Ibs around 7.58, 240 Ibs at 7.80, 270-300 Ibs near 7.60, and 400-450 Ibs around 6.55 to 6.60. Multiple decimals and odd symbols suggest OCR errors in the source.

Towa Hog Priccs Associated Press Mason City Waterlookers Austin Hog Markdit Austin Minn

Local hog market shows slight changes on Saturday

Market listings show varied hog prices by weight class with top hogs at 8 10 and many ranges from 140 to 500 pounds. Cattle trends include choice to prime steers at 12 25 to 13 75 and mixed yearling and cow values. Sheep notes list spring lambs 70 to 90 pounds at 9 25 and older ewes and bucks priced by quality.

Joval Hoe AFB

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Produce Prices

Market listing from Cedar Rapids shows prices for grains, oats, rye, barley, corn, soybeans, and straw. Poultry prices cover various weights and types, with hens, leghorns, and roosters listed. Wholesale fruits vegetables and hides prices are included with multiple itemized figures.

Cedar Rapids Ile

Produce Markets Chicago Prices Steady Across Dull Trading

Market notes show butter receipts firm while eggs weaken slightly in fresh trading. Potatoes arrivals steady with heavy US shipments and high northern stock. multiple varieties priced as US No 1 and common grades. Prices quoted include Idaho russets, Burbanks, Bliss Triumphs, and Early Ohio with assorted crate and per bushel figures from suppliers.

Chicago Idaho Burbanks U S Bliss Minnesota North Ohio Etock Florida

Bond Market Steadies As Rail Shares Rise On Forecasts

New York bond market held steady Saturday with rails extending prior gains while demand remained light. Rail issues such as Rock Island general 4s Santa Fe general 4s Frisco 4s Southern Railway 4s and Pennsylvania general 4s rose modestly amid traffic improvement forecasts. Northern Pacific 4% and Montana Power 3 3/4 5% fell. Treasury 3s slipped slightly in light dealings and foreign issues showed thin trading with Denmark and Oriental development soft.

New York Rock Island Montana Power Baltimore and Ohio S Treasury Copenhagen Denmark Fe and Oriental Development

Wisconsin cheese and Boston wool market roundups

Wisconsin cheese quotations for the week of January 1925 show daisies at 16 cents and cheddars around 15 to 16 cents per pound with variations noted by farmers and dairy boards. In Boston, wool inquiries broadened with Civilian goods demand rising, prices for graded combing bright fleece and delaine mixed fibers steady to firm, with typical grease-base quotes around 42 to 45 cents for fine and 44 to 45 cents for half three-eighths and quarter-brood grades.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wis Boston Agriculure Department

Some Stocks Extend Rally On Quiet Trading Day

New York stocks extended Friday’s late rally in quiet Saturday trading as bonds firmed and commodities showed narrow moves. Traders credited technical factors for the rise after a five day decline, with mixed railroad results and gains in steels led by Bethlehem. Copper shares held steady, aircraft and utilities rose slightly, Hershey and Union Pacific among gainers, while American Airlines and Beatrice Creamery fell.

New York Santos Santa Fe Norfolk and Western Bethlehem Hershey Sloss Sheffield Union Pacific Westinghouse Electric General American

Traer Miss Ella Clark Seals Sale Sets Record

TRAER Miss Ella Clark, chairman of the annual Christmas Seals sale, reports the 1940 sale as highly successful. Gross receipts totaled 9613 dollars, a sharp rise from 77 dollars in 1939, reflecting strong community participation and improved fundraising outcomes.

Traer Ella Clark

Trading Virtually At Standstill On Wheat In Chicago

Trading in grain futures on the board of trade was near a standstill with wheat prices covering a wide 38 cent range. Wheat fell, corn slipped, oats and soybeans mostly steady. Winnipeg and KC markets showed mixed results amid light trade and modest demand.

Chicago Board of Trade Commission House Winnipeg Kansas City Minneapolis United Kingdom

Settlement Paid Over Police False Arrest Claim

W. E. Knight of 1079 F avenue NW said he received a $100 check from Western Surety company of Sioux Falls, settling a $2,990 claim against Gene Miller, Marion police chief, and the bonding company. Knight’s suit for false arrest and jail mistreatment was dismissed after the city dropped charges of disturbing the peace and intoxication. A third charge, reckless driving, left Knight fined $10 by Judge H. C. Ring. The events trace to May 1938.

W. E. Knight F Avenue Western Surety Company Sioux Falls S. D Gene Miller Marion Miller Knight H. C. Ring

Two Get Prison Terms For Passing Bad Checks

J H Berchem of Madison Wisconsin and another man were sentenced by Judge H C Ring Saturday to terms not to exceed seven years on each of two charges for uttering false instruments. The sentences were passed to the state penitentiary at Fort Madison.

Fort Madison H. C. Ring J H. Berchem Madison Wis

Man pleads guilty on multiple checks in CRC case

Separate informations were filed on two checks for 20 and 25 dollars drawn on Dubuque Bank and Trust. Judge Ring denied a defense motion for parole board release. A fifth dollar check from Merchants National Bank led to a term not to exceed 10 years at Fort Madison for Charles Sindelar, 39, of Cedar Rapids. Both men withdrew not guilty pleas Tuesday and entered guilty pleas.

Dubuque Bank and Trust Company Ring Wisconsin State Parole Board Merchants National Bank Fort Madison Charles Sindelar Cedar Rapids

Default Judgment Granted in Promissory Note Case

Judge J E Heiserman awarded 4429.79 to Aliie Man gold as administratrix of Amy Whitney estate who died Feb 21 1940 in a suit against L H Shaw and Anna Shaw. Monies and credits held by Monticello State Bank were attached as of Jan 4 1940 when the suit was filed.

J. E. Heiserman Aliie Mangold Amy Whitney L. H Shaw Anna Shaw Monticello State Bank

Will of Frank Chadima Probate Granted in Cedar Rapids

The will of Frank Chadima of 529 Nineteenth Street SE who died December 25 was admitted to probate Saturday. Frank Svec, his brother in law, was confirmed executor without bond. Beneficiaries are Anna Bakula Mary Svec Lillian Svec and Irene Svec all of Cedar Rapids. Will dated November 2 1928.

Frank Chadima Nineteenth Street Frank Svec Anna Bakula Mary Svec Lillian Irene Svec Cedar Rapids

Quieted title action on west Cedar Rapids real estate

Decree quieting title to west Cedar Rapids property in Owen Kelley and Idelia Kelley, assigns of Joseph F Hruby and Anna Hruby, signed by Judge J. E Heiserman on Friday. Defendants in the action brought by the Hrubys Oct 23 include Dora Wayman, Virginia Wayman, Paul Wayman, Madeline Wood and Elmo Wood. Also noted: default judgment of 150 dollars against Raymond Barta in a breach of warranty suit by Velma Zakostelecky, based on an auto transaction April 20, 1940, and a $50 damage suit against W B Stevens in Marion for negligence in an October 28 auto accident, brought by Harold A. Thompson through Warren C. Thompson. Alfred Dulin seeks modification of a divorce decree to lower support from 33.33 to 15 monthly. C L Conway named administrator for Adele Heckel’s Cedar Rapids estate, bond 500, estate estimated 100. A 150-dollar judgment for unpaid support and alimony awarded Helen Althea Hemenway against Ward W. Hemenway by Judge J. E Heiserman.

American Trust and Savings Bank D. W. Bates H. C. Ring J R Drake Palo Alto County Bates Judge Ring Theodore C. Johnson West Cedar Rapids Owen Kelley Idelia Kelley Joseph F Hruby Anna Hruby J. E Heiserman Hrubys Dora Wayman Virginia Wayman Paul Wayman Madeline Wood Elmo Wood Velma Zakostelecky Raymond Barta J. E. Heiserman W B. Stevens Marion Harold A. Thompson Warren C. Thompson C L. Conway Adele Heckel Cedar Rapids

Kenna Rites Mark Life of Manchester Resident

Funeral services for Daniel J Kenna 79 lifelong local will be at St Marys Catholic Church with burial at Masonville. Surviving are his widow three children and a brother. Anamosa obit notes Carl Husman 49 died, with funeral at Anamosa Lutheran Church. Plus Ridgeway marriage of Arlene Appel and Harry Wemark and Norway fire dept officers named.

Manchester Daniel J Kenna St. Mary's Catholic Church John J. Smith Masonville Kenna Jones County Cascade Richland Township Delaware County Iowa Strawberry Point Ella Carr Clarence E. Kenna John C. Kenna C. T. Kash Maurice Lee Mr. Kenna John Kenna Long Beach Calif Carl B. Husman Elizabeth Rickless Wayne Lutheran Church Wayne Township Earl U. S. Army American Legion Anamosa Lutheran Church Anamosa Lutheran Smykil L. H. Buesing Thalka Husman Scotch Grove Elbert Huls Ryan George Hansen Henry Balster Herman Cordes John Husman Castle Grove Frank Husman Center Junction Henry Husman Monticello Decorah Arlene Appel William Appel Harry T. Wemark Henry Wemark Ridgeway Lincoln Lutheran Church M. B. Quill Darlene Ruthe Russell Bakken Ridgeway Norway Norway

Marion News Briefs From Marion Gazette Items

Local notes from Marion include visits and gatherings. Miss Jane Low returned home from Cedar Rapids hospital. Warren Snover visited family from Kansas City. Red Cross committees formed and club social events held. Miss Alice McGuire shows pneumonia improvement and can receive visitors. Funeral for Dora Elizabeth Ross. Diana Coffey to sing. Camp Fire honors awarded. various church groups meet. 1941 officers listed with omissions noted. birthdays observed and visitors listed. medical updates on Delbert Show and family events.

Funeral for Anna Evenson Held at Old East Paint Creek

Funeral services were held Saturday at Old East Paint Creek church for Anna Evenson who lived 86 years in Allamakee county. She was born in Taylor township, married Andrew Evenson November 15 1884, and lived on a Taylor township farm before moving to Waukon about 20 years ago. Surviving are four daughters and two sons including Alba Evenson Mrs Carl Kolsrud Henry Ferring Helmer Evenson and Mrs Jacob G Braun of Chicago.

Waukon Anna Evenson Allamakee County Old East Paint Creek Church A. P. Lea Ole Twenton Taylor Township Andrew Evenson Old East Paint Creek Evenson Carl Kolsrud Alba Evenson Henry Ferring Oscar Helmer Evenson Jacob G. Braun Chicago Lowden William Stuhr John Strackbein Zion Evangelical and Reformed Strackbein F. J. Abele Lowdon Sophie Meier Stuhr Germany America William Emil Julius Fred Hugo Anna Strackbein Lena Hulse Clarence Louise Meier Whittier Cecil Hasworth Alma L. Pickett Hiram Serena Pickett Emporia Kan Cecil E. Haworth Lawrence Haworth Society of Friends State Teachers College University of Wisconsin Kansas Friends’ School Paullina Iowa Lida May Rose Edward Neil Luther Pickett Modesto Calif Howard Pickett Francis Oklo Friends Meeting House

Multiple Churches Schedule Worship Services in Marion

A condensed church bulletin lists services for Marion area congregations. Baptist led by Rev. L. W. Inman hosts Bible school at 9 45 a.m. and morning worship at 10 45 with sermons on What Jesus Means to Me and What Is the Best Church. Catholic mass at 8 and 10 a.m. Christian with Rev. Vernon H. Carter begins Bible school at 9 45 and morning worship at 10 45, sermon Fool's Gold, evangelistic services at 7 30. Congregational led by Rev. Ray mond C Swisher offers 10 a.m. church school and 11 a.m. worship, Pilgrim Hous e later. Free Methodist Rev. Herbert Livingston schedules Bible school 9 45 a.m. and services at 10 45 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. Epworth League events listed. Presbyterian Rev. C. V. R De Jong featuring guest minister Rev. Gilbert Voorhies with 9 45 a.m. Sunday school and 10 55 a.m. worship. Lutheran St Pauls with Rev. Carl E Krog has 9 30 a.m. Sunday school and 10 30 a.m. worship. Seventh Day Church of Christ sabbath school 10 30 a.m. and preaching 11 30 a.m. Prairie Chapel Rev. J. B. Clyde 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship. Alburnett Methodist Rev. J. B. Clyde 9 30 a.m. Sunday school and 10 a.m. worship. Election notes and voter assembly mentioned.

L. W. Inman Jesus St. Joseph's Catholic T. J. McElliott Vernon H. Carter Raymond C Swisher Pilgrim Highraaders Herbert Livingston Arthur W. Henke Seventh Day Church of Christ Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel J. B. Clyde Epworth League Alburnett Methodist

Mechanicsville man C E Woods dies in Florida

C E Woods 71 longtime Mechanicsville businessman and farmer died Friday in St. Augustine Florida He is survived by five sons and a daughter The body will be brought to Mechanicsville for the funeral.

Mechanicsville C. E. Woods St. Augustine Fla

BROSH CHAPEL PUBLIC SERVICE INSTITUTION DEVO

Brevity note from Brosh Chapel announces an institution devoted to public service with contact at 2 8837 and address 1107 3rd St SE Edward Royuba, Paperal Director.

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