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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1936

Page

6

Hog Prices Show Strong Tone in Wholesale Pork Market

Wholesale pork prices rose as demand for fresh pork jumped on Tuesday. Hog receipts were light at 16,000 head, with futures and retail movement helping lift prices. light hogs and heavy hogs posted gains, while cattle and lamb markets showed mixed trends in Chicago and regional reports.

Chicago Supreme Court AAA Kansas City St Louis St Joseph Sioux City Clevelan Pittsburgh Buffalo Cincinnati

Local Market Fragments Mention Several Names and Goods

Disjointed OCR text notes various market items and prices, including produce and dairy lines. It lists receipts, sellers or buyers by name, and references to numerous individuals such as Mrs Strayounr, Oak Prop, and Archi Vale, interspersed with mentions of Cedar Road and Cedar Rapids.

Local Hog Prices Rise in AM Market Report

Local hog prices move higher with AM prime grades up 15 cents and good packers at 10 cents higher. The top price hits $9.75 per cwt while other local markets show no change.

Cedar Rapids Markets Mixed for Produce and Livestock

Grain prices list wheat oats rye and corn with varying prices. Live poultry and eggs-rates for heavy hens leghorns ducks and geese shown, with wholesale fruit vegetables and prices for oranges grapefruit lemons lemons potatoes and apples. Hides and bides prices included for various categories.

Ile Glee

Wheat Pit Sides with Waiting Attitude as Trade Slows

Chicago AP reports dull trading in the wheat pit with a near standstill on the Board of Trade. May wheat held around 1.42, corn slipped to about 0.60, and small losses persisted in May deliveries amid light demand and a cautious market awaiting new government actions and possible grain regulation.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool Kansas City

Wall Street stocks end a cheerless quiet session

In New York the stock market showed little movement on Monday with few gains and most issues easing. Discrete winners included Montgomery Ward General Electric American Telephone Standard Oil of California and Houston Oil while leaders like U S Steel Sears Roebuck Allied Chemical Phillips Petroleum Glidden Chrysler Consolidated Gas Western Union Santa Fe Union Pacific U S S S Smelting and Cerro de Pasco fell. Transfers ran about 2 000 000 shares as grains and cotton dipped and bonds mixed. Foreign exchanges were quiet and slightly easier.

New York Douglas Boeing Sperry Curtiss-Wright Montgomery Ward General Electric American Telephone Standard Oil of California Houston Oil U. S. Steel Sears Roebuck Allied Chemical Phillips Petroleum Glidden Chrysler Consolidated Gas Western Union Santa Fe Union Pacific U. S&s. Smelting Cerro de Pasco

Anna Johnston Of Toledo Dies

Miss Anna Johnston of Toledo longtime resident died at her home Monday at 12 10 am after illness since last June from a heart ailment. She was a Cornell college graduate and world traveler active in the Nineteenth Century club Sorosis and P E C Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at the home with Rev Glenn Hartong presiding Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery near Toledo.

Gazette Toledo Anna Johnston W. S Maria Newcomer Johnston Cornell College Nineteenth Century Club Sorosis Club Glenn Hartong Woodlawn Cemetery

Chicago cash provisions market prices summary

Chicago prices for cash wheat No 3 hard 110 No 3 mixed 104 1 34 cents. corn No 4 mixed 58 cents No 5 yellow 55 1 34 56 2 No 4 yellow 58 59 4 No 5 yellow 57 2 6 57 2 cents No 4 white 59 7 59 4 cents No 5 white 55 2 45 7 2 cents. Oats No 3 white 27 4 6 129 4 to 4 cents No 4 pile 25 4 urdity ee sample grade 23 44 cents. Rye no sales Soybeans No 2 yellow 84 cents nominal Chicago No 4 yellow 78 8 2 cents nominal. Barley actual sales 60 85 cents feed 20 42 46 nominal. Timothy seed 31 0 0 315 cwt Clover seed 12 0 0 6 17 50 cwt.

Associated Press Mason City Ottumwa Chicago

Bond Markets Show Mixed Movements In Early Trading

New York bonds edged lower with money, industrial, and utility groups holding steady or advancing marginally. Treasury notes fluctuated, with 3s down 2-32 to 4-32 points and others slipping 1-32 to 3-32, while foreign issues posted mixed results and most U S government bonds traded below Saturday's closes.

New York Armour and Co Detroit Edison Walworth Youngstown Rheat Baltimore Ohio St. Paul Chicago North Western Rock Island Erie Missour! Pacific Nickel Pinte Southern Pacific Treasury U S

Boston Wool Market Holds Firm Amid Mixed Grades

In Boston, bulk wool sales remained firm with high grade territory wools selling near the top of last week’s ranges. Prices stayed largely steady, with 58s and 60s blood types near 85 cents scoured. Foreign exchange in New York showed easy demand across several currencies. Sugar markets in New York firmed with futures rising and No 11ings selling at around 235 to 239.

Boston S Dept Aericultures Foreign Exchange New York Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Hungary Brazil Hongkone Mexico City Montreal Hut Orel

Local Couples Granted Marriage Licenses

Thorvald Morsing of Clinton and Rachel E. Cummings of Cedar Rapids obtain a marriage license. Virgil L. Newman and Leona M Hepker of Toddville receive licenses. Harris E. Nelson of Chatfield Minnesota and Anne Tomasch of Cedar Rapids also licensed. Charles Guy Dedo of Kansas City Missouri and Velma Elizabeth DeNevers of Marion receive licenses.

Thorvald Morsing Clinton Rachel E. Cummings Cedar Rapids Virgil L. Newman Leona M Hepker Toddville Harris E. Nelson Chatfield, Minn Anne Tomasch Charles Guy Dedo Kansas City, Mo Velma Elizabeth DeNevers Marion

Twins Born to Local Residents at Mercy Hospital

A daughter was born on January 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Boyd of 1618 Fourth Avenue SE at Mercy Hospital. A daughter followed for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White of 932 Sixteenth Avenue SE on January 20 at Mercy Hospital.

Dennis Boyd Fourth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Arthur White Sixteenth Avenue SE

Swinging Inside the Shoulder Points Triangle Drill

A 1930 guide explains keeping action inside the fixed shoulder-area during swing. It describes fixing a mental triangle with head at apex and feet at base corners to control head placement and hip movement, illustrating the correct outside-outward move.

Areca Conyright

Widow Anna Becicka Dead After Lingering Illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Anna Becicka aged 73 died at 7 10 am Monday at her daughter Mrs Rudolph Hlavacek home 1606 Twelfth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids after a long illness. Born in Bohemia Oct 22 1851 she came to the United States at age 14 settling in Johnson County later residing 32 years in Cedar Rapids. Survived by eight children two sisters two brothers twenty one grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Polansky chapel Wednesday afternoon.

Anna Becicka Peter Becicka Rudolph Hlavacek Twelfth Avenue SE Anna Zarecky Bohemia Johnson County Cedar Rapids John Blaylock Walford Frank Becicka Amana Barta Becicka Cou Falls Charles Becicka North Liberty Joseph Wendl Emil Becicka Tillie Bartovsky Theresa Jedlinsky Wesley Zarecky Joseph Zarecky Ward S. D

Death of Robert Guy Thoroman in Cedar Rapids home

Robert Guy Thoroman age 55 of 320 A avenue NW died suddenly at his home Monday at 12 30 p m He was born in Cedar Rapids January 26 1881 and worked as a millwright Surviving are three sisters Mrs Jesse Bennett Cedar Rapids Mrs Bessie Kubacky Des Moines and Miss Ruth Thoroman New ton a brother A R Thoroman Omaha and half brother B J Walker Wichita Kan Funeral announcements will be made later Friends may call at Turner chapel

Robert Guy Thoroman A Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Jesse Bennett Bessie Kubacky Des Moines Ruth Thoroman Newton A. R. Thoroman Omaha B. J. Walker Wichita Kan Turner Chapel

Death of Mrs Ellen Woodruff Widow of Civil War Veteran

Mrs Ellen Woodruff aged 92 widow of Civil War veteran Martin Woodruff died at her grandson Roy Woodruff's home 712 Vernal Street NW after a long illness. Born in West Virginia April 1, 1843 she lived in Cedar Rapids for 35 years. Only surviving relative is her grandson. Funeral services set for Beatty chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m. at Beatty chapel.

Ellen Woodruff Martin Woodruff Roy Woodruff Vernal Street West Virginia Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel

Cedar Rapids Woman Mrs Morgan Dies in California

Mrs. S. G. Morgan longtime Cedar Rapids resident and mother of Mrs. W. A. Hansen died in a Glendale California hospital after an emergency operation. She had suffered a fractured hip since October and her body will be returned to Cedar Rapids for funeral services to be announced later.

S. G. Morgan Cedar Rapids W. A. Hansen Twentieth Street Glendale Calif Morgan

Funeral services for Mrs J L Sherman Tuesday at Turner chapel

Funeral services for Mrs J L Sherman will be held Tuesday at 2 p m in the Turner chapel conducted by Rev Nelson C Dreier Burial in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the Turner chapel Monday evening

J. L. Sherman Turner Chapel Nelson C. Dreier Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Calvin T Weatherwax

Funeral services for Calvin T Weatherwax will be held at the Federated church in Shellsburg on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mr Inman of Shellsburg and the Rev. Mr Williams of Vinton will conduct. Burial will follow in Shellsburg cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Calvin T. Weatherwax Federated Church Shellsburg Mr. Inman Mr. Williams Vinton Turner Chapel

Installation of Harbor lodge and Gardner chapter officers

Harbor lodge A M installed officers with Robert Grapengeter of Maquoketa James Storing from Elwood and Dr F J Becker of Maquoketa presiding Worshipful master Elmer Schepers treasurer T H Rowe secretary E E Glick senior deacon Lon Cressey junior deacon Robert Brown senior steward C L McDonald junior steward Lawrence Cressey tyler Emil Rutenbeck Gardner chapter O E S installed by same trio Eleanor Rohwedder from Olin Mary Glick Blanche Jorgensen Worthy matron Frieda Seyfert worthy patron Paul Schubert associate matron Erma Schepers associate patron Carl Wazac secretary Velma Ruggeburg treasurer Laura Kramer conductress Martha Myatt associate conductress Ruth Rutenbeck marshal Besse Frazier organist Alice Christensen Adah Marjorie Christensen Ruth Eunice Christensen Esther Mary Seyfert Martha Irene Mohr Electa Florence Dake warder Nellie Wazac sentinel E E Glick.

Lost Nation Harbor Lodge A. F A. M Gardner Robert Grapengeter Maquoketa James Storing Elwood F. J. Becker Elmer Schepers T. H. Rowe E. E. Glick Lon Cressey Robert Brown C. L. McDonald Lawrence Cressey Tyler Emil Rutenbeck Gardner Chapter Eleanor Rohwedder Olin Mary Glick Blanche Jorgensen Frieda Seyfert Paul Schubert Erma Schepers Carl Wazac Velma Ruggeburg Laura Kramer Martha Myatt Ruth Rutenbeck Besse Frazier Alice "Christensen Adah Marjorie Christensen Ruth Eunice Christensen Esther Mary Seyfert Martha Irene Mohr Electa Florence Dake Nellie Wazac

Newspapers Selected as Official Delco Publications

The Manchester Press Manchester Democrat Radio Hopkinton Leader and Earlville Review were chosen by the board of supervisors as the official newspapers for the coming year. The latter two papers will receive compensation as for one official newspaper per the agreement on file.

Manchester Delaware County Board of Supervisors Manchester Press Manchester Democrat-Radio Hopkinton Leader Earlville Review

Laura Kershner Rites Held In Marion

Funeral services for Laura Kershner, Marion resident for nearly fifty years, were held at Yocom chapel with the Rev. W. E. Fisher officiating. Marion chapter No. 183 O. E. S. attended in a body and pallbearers included W. B. Sebern, Clark Creglow, Carl Wallace, A. J. Taube, W. W. Yocom, and G. A. Patschke. Burial followed at Oak Shade cemetery.

Marion Cedar Rapids Ely Vicinity Laura Kershner Marion and Yocom Chapel W. E. Fisher Presbyterian Church Ethyle Wood Birmingham Fay Beach Murdoch City Four Square W. B. Sebern Clark Creglow Carl Wallace A. J. Taube W. W. Yocom G. A. Patschke Oak Shade Cemetery

Iowa Congressman Hickenlooper to speak at Marion Legion meeting

B. B. Hickenlooper of Cedar Rapids will address a joint Marion Post 298 American Legion and auxiliary tonight at 6 30 in the Legion hall. Separate business meetings follow at 8 00. A picnic supper is served at 6 30 under the committee chaired by Mrs. John Clay.

B. B. Hickenlooper House of Representatives of Iowa Cedar Rapids Marion Post American Legion Legion Hall John Clay

Marion News Briefs Highlight Local Life Events

Mrs. Mary Nagele marks her ninetieth birthday at 498 Seventh Avenue after years of immobility. Community groups schedule meetings with lessons, picnics, and officer elections, including Handicraft club No 1 and Pleasant Grove Community club. A forthcoming wedding invites Marion residents to Ell Elliott Reynolds and Andrew James Copp in Los Angeles. Relatives travel from Wyoming after a death in the Alden family. West Marion Garden club hosts a gathering at Mrs. Frank Stevenson’s home.

Mary Nagele Seventh Avenue Handicraft Club No Hugh Hutton Eighth Avenue West Marion Folk Ellen Elliott Reynolds la Verna Davis Reynolds Andrew James Copp Arlington Avenue Christian Church Los Angeles Reynolds T. J. Davis West Marion Frank Stevenson

Wheatland Scouts Elect Officers in Regular Meeting

In Wheatland the Boy Scout troop elected Paul Stankee as patrol leader and Wendel Lohmann as assistant patrol leader with Ralph Martens as scribe and Lohmann also serving as bugler. Scoutmaster A. C. Fischer named Alfred Ronald as assistant.

Wheatland Boy Scout Troop Paul Stankee Wendel Lohmann Ralph Martens A. C. Fischer Alfred Ronald Carl Lohmann Walter Kishn Irvin Martens Elberon Henry Struvie William Milly Hazel Ray Christena Struvie Arthur Kruger Arthur Stock John Baumgartner PALO Palo High School Ginger Girl Iona Burt Howard Kahler Curtis Hayes George Kanellis Eva Waddie Ferne Hopker John Stookey Ellsworth Eye Grace Heath Dale Young Elmer Francis Irene High Lost Nation Rutenbeck Hall Ivan Busch Senst Ryan Dorothy

Chimps Escape Cage At Hippodrome

Lion tamer Frank Woska calls police as Minnie the 70 pound chimp escapes into a theater vent. After seven hours Minnie is captured with Woska handcuffing her while police assist. The incident underscores the danger posed by chimps.

New York Frank Woska Minnie

January beauty deals and laundry services ad list

An OCR style newspaper notice lists beauty shops and services with prices and phone numbers. It mentions Lillian Buchy Beauty Shop Delux Beauty Shop Helene Beauty Shop Paris Academy of Beauty and Paramount oil permanents alongside laundry services from New Process Laundry and Indascal diaper service.

Lillian Buchy Delux Dial STARK Cae Sen A Es Helene Paris Academy O Beauty 3Rd St. SE Zoric Cleaners

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