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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1940
Page
10
One of the season's largest Saturday hog runs pushed prices down 10 to 15 cents a hundredweight. Unofficial Monday estimates show 12 000 hogs and 35 000 cattle with 10 000 sheep, while testers reported 1 000 head offered opening market. top quote of 5.75 was 15 cents below Friday.
Wheat futures on the Chicago board showed fractional declines at the close, May wheat at about 1.01 dollars, corn and oats steady to slightly altered, rye up modestly, and soybeans up a small amount. Government loan expirations and cold weather weighed on sentiment as export demand remained quiet.
Chicago livestock buyers faced a varied market with hogs around 190-240 pounds averaging 5.40 to 5.60 while top bids reached 5.75. Cattle showed a mixed pattern as steers and heifers stayed firm to higher on quality but overall demand weakened late. beef cows and canners held around 4.00 to 6.50 with heavy sausage items dropping below 7.50. Lambs and yearlings rose 15 with top lambs near 9.40, western and native sheep trading around 4.25 to 5.65, weekly totals about 2 000 on fat lambs and yearlings.
USDA dispatch from Omaha shows hogs steady to higher with top quotes around 5.30 to 5.40 for 160-270 lb butchers and 5.20 to 5.30 for 270-300 lb. Cattle receipts 50c weekly with fed steers and yearlings uneven but mostly steady. prime cattle up to 12 28 lbs at 11.95 to 12.28. Fat lambs and sheep mixed with steady to higher prices. top vealers around 9.50 and stocker feeder activity noted.
The Sioux City market shows mixed cattle results with fat stock steady to higher and feeders weak to lower. Steers and yearlings trading around 68.25 to 1040 1300 lb ranges, heifers up to 9.15, cows mid 5s, canners 4 to 5, sows 4.25 to 4.74, feeder pigs 3.5 to 4.0, and sheep and lambs uneven with fat lambs around 9.35 to 9.25 and ewes about 4.99 to 6.74.
Hog price listings from Ottumwa Waterloo and Mason City show declines of about five to ten cents across weight classes from 120 pounds up to 600 pounds. The market notes reflect lower bids and varied quotes for steads, sows, and packers with prices ranging roughly from 2.90 to 5.25 per hundredweight.
Across interior Iowa and southern Minnesota 24 hour hog market receipts totaled 61 500 pounds, down from 72 300 the prior week and 29 800 a year ago. Prices shift 25 cents lower with light loads, buyers reporting steady to lower bids on barrows and gilts across weight classes. Local Austin Minnesota results show varied quotations from 3 65 to 4 95 per hundredweight depending on weight and type.
Receipts 300 cattle at St Paul Livestock Center in South St Paul Minnesota. Slaughter steers uneven with good and choice up to 25 cents higher. Heifers steady. Cows and bulls steady to 25 cents lower. Top quoted at 9.60, choice mixed yearlings 10.50, media weights 7.75 to 9.50 for steers, 7.50 to 9.00 for heifers, 6.25 to 6.85 for cows and canners availability.
Receipts heavy with hogs and calves. hogs steady to higher with top values around $5.60 for 170–200 lb and 5.40–5.55 for 160–180 lb. Steers and calves show uneven gains. calves mostly 50c to $1.50 higher. Sheep demand strong for fat lambs and feeding lambs. fat lambs steady, feeding lambs quoted at $7.50–7.75, western feeders around $8.50–8.75. Sows and pigs mixed with some weakness in packing sows. Overall market mixed but active across categories.
Hogs weakened on the local market with all grades down about 10 cents and top hog price down to 5.20. Cattle values mostly unchanged. Declared ranges show Good hogs around 4.10 to 5.10 per hundredweight with various weight classes and packers figures. calf and lamb markets listed with mixed quotes.
Cedar Rapids miscellaneous column lists grain prices No 1 and No 2 for wheat oats rye barley and buckwheat with shelled varieties. soybean price. hay straw figures. Cedar Rapids poultry prices for hens leghorns springs and roosters. wholesale fruits vegetables and prices for lemons oranges grapefruit celery lettuce onions cabbage tomatoes carrots cauliflower potatoes apples grapes cranberries. hide market prices for beef hides calves kip horses and pony and glue note.
Wisconsin cheese quotations for the next week list items in Plymouth including twins 15.2c, daisies 16c, brick 14.2c, horns 1c, cheddars 15.2c, with farm-cali beard noted and daisies again at 16c.
The U S Agriculture Department reports increased activity in the Boston wool market, driven by foreign wools from South Africa and South America. Prices for fine Marines and coarse wools rose slightly while mid grades eased. Domestic wools stayed steady for fine grades and softened for coarser lots with greasy delaine quoted at 39 to 42 cents, half blood 40 to 42, and three-eighths to quarter blood 44 to 45 cents.
World futures took the lead in a thin sugar market as trade and operators bought on reports of further labor difficulties in Cuban producing areas. Offerings were small, refined was quiet, and refiners still accepted orders for the next six months at 450 cents.
AP notes a lively session in New York bond markets with gains for Brooklyn Manhattan Transit Collateral 4s and Lehigh Valley coal bonds while Portland General Electric bonds slipped. Government issues moved modestly. Scandinavian loans gained but overall activity was mixed amid a chilly session.
New York AP report says a reluctant stock market Saturday with few gains amid investor indecision. Buyers held off due to looming foreign liquidation and signs of recession in some industries. Steel and auto sectors showed weakness while a handful of names including Montgomery Ward and General Electric posted resistance.
A dense list of stocks and prices from Adams Express to Zinc shares, including major names like Allied Chem Amex, Union Carbide, Coca Cola and General Motors, with varied quotes and percent changes across exchanges. The report reflects a snapshot of market activity, listing numerous corporations, utilities, and commodities, indicating a broad, fluctuating trading session.
Winnipeg and Chicago grain listings show open high low close figures for wheat May and Oct, with mixed bids. Prices for corn oats soybeans timothy seed barley red clover red top alfalfa and alfalfa hay are listed with nominal ranges and market terms.
Wheat receipts Saturday 60 cars 87 a year ago. No. 1 heavy dark northern 1.04 1.05, dark northern 1.02 1.05, fancy No. 1 hard Montana 14 percent protein 1.05, No. 1 dark hard Montana winter 1.01 1.02. Hard amber durum No. 1 92 cents, No. red durum 90 cents. Corn No. 3 yellow 54 1/2, oats No. 3 white 37 38 1/4, barley 40 4 0 0 0 0 62 cents. Prices quoted higher or steady.
Butter unsettled at 588.73 with creamery prices. Eggs firm with graded extras and firsts quoted around 21 to 22 cents. Potatoes on track with Idaho Russets at 1.77 to 1.95 per cwt and Nebraska Bliss Triumphs at 1.75 to 1.95. Supplies moderate, demand dull and very slow.
Market notes list egg grades fancy extra fancy standards and dirties with price per dozen and per hundred weight. Butter cheese prices show steady to firm with ranges for firsts seconds and middlings and references to state averages and 1938 1939 pricing across grades.
The Cedar Rapids civil service commission seeks district court to affirm its six month suspension of fireman Carl Misbach for misconduct neglect of duty and failure to perform duties following a January 8 hearing. The record includes letters from Fire Chief Kohout and notes a 45 day duty penalty imposed October 2 after a false alarm and an injunction seek by Misbach in district court.
Incorporation articles for Haegg Construction Co of Cedar Rapids recorded. Grace Church renewal for 80 years dated Dec 29 1939 names Rev Vernon L S Jones rector and other church officers. Marion Veterans Club incorporation filed with officers Glenn A Larkin president Earl Helbig vice president De lancey Butler second vice president A R McElwain secretary L R Fitzgerald treasurer.
A timely phone call to the Wilson and Company plant saved eight hogs from loss after a buyer at a farm sale near Marion on the Alburnett road failed to settle. The purchaser promised payment at a bank but disappeared when the sellers went to claim the hogs.
Walter J. Bray died January 9 and his will dated February 18, 1939 was admitted to probate by Judge H. C. Ring. Executor named is James E. Cippera with two daughters Helen S. Bray and Margaret J. Walters as principal legatees.
Sheriff Finnegan at Carroll informed Sheriff Jim Smith that Frank Gleason formerly of Cedar Rapids is in Carroll custody on a check charge and a child desertion warrant issued by Justice H. R. Churchill on January 12.
Judge J. E. Heiserman awarded a default judgment of 3863.80 for William Goldsberry in a note case against Ellen Brookman and executrix of the J. H. Brookman estate along with L. O. Hatch and Mabelle B. Hatch. Mary S. Polivka’s partition suit was dismissed without prejudice. B. L. Wick sues Myrle F. Cheney and Ernestine Cheney for 122.17 in an oral lease action.
Joseph Frank Filipy died at his home 1420 First Avenue E. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Brush chapel led by Floyd B. Fillmore and Dan Hus. I.C.O.F. lodge will conduct burial at Bohemian National Cemetery. Pallbearers listed and Odd Fellows invited to meet at Sokol hall at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to attend.
Mrs Katherine E Gundling wife of Henry Gundling died at home 1725 D avenue NE at 3 15 am Saturday after a long illness She was born May 8 1905 in Mason City where she married Henry Gundling Feb 5 1930 Survived by husband a son Henry E eight three brothers Glen W Milo Young Mason City Phil Young Long Beach CA two sisters Mrs Virgil Groth Cedar Rapids and Mrs Melvin Letts Tomah WI Funeral 2 pm Monday at Moon chapel Dr Charles J Bready burial Linwood cemetery Friends may call at chapel
Mrs Carrie E Ribble widow of Sydney A Ribble died at her daughter Mrs Nellie Bendall home near Dysart Saturday morning after a brief illness She was born March 19 1863 three miles west of Cedar Rapids
The obituary notes Mrs. Ribble lived in the area all her life until her husband died in 1935. She married Mr. Ribble on December 25 1888 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving are two daughters Nellie Bendall and Edna Maudsley two sons Harry and Roy, one brother William Rogers and eight grandchildren. Funeral announcements will follow. Friends may call at Turner chapel Sunday.
John M. Haynes died at 7:25 a.m. at the home of his daughter Mrs. Jennie Tisher 525 Seventh Street SE Cedar Rapids. Born March 1 1853 in Huron County Ohio he married Sarah Miller July 15 1875 in Manchester. He leaves a large family including seven daughters two sons ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral plans pending with Turner chapel.
Mrs Onie Rompot wife of Wendl Rompot died at 1031 Second Street SE Cedar Rapids at 3 a m Saturday after a long illness Born April 24 1860 in Bohemia she came here 63 years ago Survived by husband three sons Frank Edward William all of Cedar Rapids two daughters Mrs A W Wager in California and Mrs Bessie Jordan Cedar Rapids fifteen grandchildren eight great grandchildren two brothers Charles Becicka Clear Lake Minn and Joseph Becicka Cedar Rapids Body at Barta chapel pending funeral.
George W Grennan 56 of 1001 Seventeenth Street NE died in a local hospital at 4 am Saturday after a brief illness. Born June 1 1883 in Savannah Illinois he was an engineer for the Milwaukee railroad for 36 years. He married Mary OBrien February 18 1913 in Cedar Rapids and is survived by wife son George Jr two sisters Anna Hefferon Marion and Catherine Foran Savannah Illinois. Body at Monahan funeral home pending arrangements.
George Zalesky of 520 Fifth Avenue SE dies in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at Immaculate Conception Church Monday at 9 a.m. conducted by Msgr. John Molloy. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Rosary at 8 p.m. Sunday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Monahan funeral home. friends may visit.
Berlin reports deny claims that 300 British captives aboard the Altmark were ill treated. German sources call the allegations fabrications and lies while noting other prisoners affirm Germany treats war captives properly. A commentator jokes about not building luxury roofs for enemies.
Baltimore reports that sulfapyridine, a new drug, saved 91 lives in a pneumonia control drive by Maryland health officials. C. H. Halliday, Pneumonia Control Committee member, announced the results.
Marion News lists 12 members of Chapter CS PEO who attended the Founders Day luncheon at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids. The attendees include Mrs La Verna Crew the president and others: Mrs Keith Vawter Mrs Frank Straley Mrs Karl W Kendall Elinor Kendall Mrs W B Sebern Bernita Sebern Mrs J L Papes Mrs C B Vernon Mrs Fred M Blakeslee and Mrs Ora Crowner.
Mrs M H Schmidt and her daughter Lorraine of Chicago are visiting for the weekend with Mr Schmidt who has been transferred from Chicago to Milwaukee as supervisor of telegraph and signals for the Milwaukee railroad.
R. H. Rawson of Portland Oregon will arrive Saturday evening for a visit in the home of his sister in law Mrs Karl W Kendall and her family. He is en route to Madison Wisconsin to attend the national wood preservers convention.
Mrs Harold Domer and Mrs Marshall Oxley Jr leave with their parents Mr and Mrs O J Heverly of Center Point for a motor trip to Los Angeles and New Orleans on Saturday.
Miss Kathleen Bramwell a Coe College freshman from Center Point spends the weekend with her grandmother Mrs H J Wiley.
Calex tooth powder 30c and West water proofed tooth brush 35c both for 39c, limit 3 per customer. At Owen's Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs Richard Wagor of Central City are spending the weekend in the home of Mrs Wagors parents Mr and Mrs O M Carson.
Various Marion churches list weekly services with pastors, times, and programs. Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, St Pauls Lutheran, Seventh Day Church of God, Prairie Chapel, Alburnett Methodist share Sunday school and worship times plus midweek events and youth activities.
Funeral services for Reuben Thompson were conducted Friday at Yocom chapel by Rev. J. B. Eyestone. Burial followed in Campbell's cemetery with pallbearers Henry Clymer Pete Dvorak Leslie Meek and Frank Lerner. Relatives from Mount Vernon Springville Cedar Rapids and Lisbon attended. Mrs Lloyd Creglow traveled to Vista California after visiting her parents in town. Hungry club hosted 25 members and families at 530 Twelfth Street with a picnic supper.
Marion relatives report the death of E. R. Mason of Nevada Iowa at St. Petersburg Florida.
Advertisement notes Spencer Tracy starring in Stanley and Livingstone showing at the Garden tomorrow.
Erwin Lanning, working in Rolla Missouri, will arrive Saturday night to spend the weekend in his home here.
The Prairie Chapel Ladies Aid met at Mrs. W. B. Carpenter’s home north of Marion to plan a lunch for the Vernon Wagner sale next Tuesday and a box social at the church Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Shank, guests of W. D. Shank, returned to Pearl City NL after a two week stay. ads note the films Timber Stampede and Quick Millions at the Garden.
Mrs. Melvin Sebrecht reports Charles R. Albaugh, seriously ill after a heart attack, is improving but will remain bed-bound for several weeks in the General Hospital Los Angeles. Mrs Albaugh was in Sebrecht home when called New Year's day. Mrs L J Johnson welcomed a nine pound twelve ounce son Stephen Wallace born to her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wallace Henry of Minneapolis. Mrs Henry is Grace Johnson former Franklin high school Cedar Rapids teacher. Mrs Robert Hess and Mrs Joe Walker of the Parent Teacher Association attended a Cedar Rapids tea honoring state PTA president Mrs S E Lincoln Des Moines and state secretary Mrs W O Johnston Dubuque.
Mrs R D Smith of Rapids will host a gathering for the members of the first-curday club. The report notes local social engagement and confirms participation by Mrs Smith and club members.
Kansas State defeats Nebraska 32 to 25 to climb from last to a tie for fourth in the Big Six. Coach Jack Gardner had warned his team would cause trouble, and the Wildcats delivered as Iowa State trails with two losses.
St Louis AP Don Gutteridge third baseman signed his 1940 contract with the Cardinals. Terms not disclosed. Also accepted by rookies Elwin Roe Red Barrett and Harry Brecheen from the Texas league. Eleven Cardinals now under contract for the coming season.
Police Judge John W. Battin adjourned a scene where Ophelia Smith faced a disturbing the peace charge, then a man appeared claiming the same name, and shortly after Timothy Lee Roberts was called, only to reveal Timothy was a woman.
Moscow authorities decorated 160 Red Army officers and men for valor in the Finnish campaign. Five men received the Order of Lenin, the USSR’s highest honor.
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