Hog Crest at Ceiling Prices Slow Monday Markets
Unofficial Monday estimates show livestock receipts at CHICAGO and DES MOINES yards with hogs at the ceiling of 14.75 per hundredweight. Chicago receipts 4,300 hogs, 300 cattle, 4,000 sheep. Iowa figures 21,400 total in interior yards and packing plants, steady to firm bids on good and choice barrows and sows, with varying weights. Other markets in Des Moines, Sioux City, Omaha report mixed meat prices and steady to higher quotes across hogs, cattle, and sheep, with feeder steers and vealers highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Des Moines
Minnesota
Chicago Livestock
Insi
Sioux City
Idaho
Omaita
Omaha
Kansas
Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Prices Hold at Ceiling Levels
Market reports show hog prices at ceiling, with prime butchers at 14.45 and packers 13.70. Cattle quotations reflect varied grades and weights, with calves, cows, and feeders listed alongside sheep and lamb prices, plus grain, hay, poultry, eggs, and hides markets noted for current receipts and wholesale fruit and produce prices.
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Cedar Rapids
Berea
Gols Igogettt
Timothy Hay
Florida
Bony
Clue
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago produce market notes receipts and prices across butter eggs and potatoes. Butter and eggs show steady demand with varied grades and prices. potatoes arrivals and shipments from California and Virginia detail multiple sizes and stock availability.
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Chicago
Californias
Jps
California
U S
Virginia Cobbblers
Securities Marts Observe Holiday
New York AP reports principal securities exchanges in the United States were closed Saturday marking the first of summer Saturday holidays in effect until September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
G I and Chinese Pig Fight It Out Above Himalayas
Denver area account of Lt Richard Curtiss and crew aboard a Superfortress in the China Burma India theater. A Chinese pig named Porky Pig became a passenger, broke from its crate at 30,000 feet, fought Curtiss over the intercom, and required containment. The crew later joked the struggle was worth it as a barbecue tasting finale.
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Denver
Richard Curtiss
Himalaya Mountains
Curtiss
20Th Air Force
China
Porky Pig
Porky
Decatur Promotes Shorts Ban With Police Support
Police Chief H J Schepper wins backing for a city wide shorts ban after a sergeant, known for patrolling the block, crashes into a tree during an evening walk while observing a shorts wearing woman. He sustained two broken ribs in the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, Ill
H. J. Schepper
Iowa Deaths and Rites Distributed Across Towns
Obituaries from Anamosa Rio Vista area list Charles Livingstone veteran guard at Anamosa state reformatory. Stephen Matthews 89 in Earlville. Mrs J J Smolek 72 of Toledo. Robert Odegard 22 military funeral at Elgin. John Boling 75 Clar ence auctioneer. Gertrude Giebelstein 57 Bennett. Burial and service details in Smykil, Mason, and local churches.
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Anamosa
Smykil
Charles C. Livingstone
Iowa City
Anamosa State Reformatory
Roberta Dolphin
Washington
D. C
Wanda Wilhelm
Macomb
John Livingstone
Nell Cramer
Monticello
Florence Green
Chicago
North Madison
Center Junction
Earlville
Stephen A. Matthews
Toledo
Mason ‘Funeral Home
St. Patrick’s Church
J. J .Smolek
Tama County
Mary Smolek
Adolph
Earl Lyon
J. W
Louis
Clutier
Steve
Ontario
Calif
Phil
Charles Odegard
Iane
Joan
Joe Hoag
Melvin Nutting
Elgin
Fred Dennis
Fayette
Cpl
Floyd Odegard
Italy
Laverne
Glen
Elgin Legion Post
Clarence
John F. Boling
Stanwood
Clarence Methodist Church
Tipton
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Bennett
Gertrude Giebelstein
Anna Meyer
Miss Giebelstein
Germany
Rye Down 3 Stocks Dip Then Rebounds In Wide Swing
Chicago market brief shows rye futures dropping as much as three cents a bushel before closing down 1 54 to 2 34 cents. Wheat fell 4 4 to up 3 4, corn steady to down 4, oats up ½ to ¾, barley up 5% to 4 ½. Wisconsin cheese report notes car purchases. Mississippi River towns display mixed fall prices across several gauges with no change in Hastings region.
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Chicago
Polk Grand Jury To Report Monday On Night Clubs
The Polk county grand jury completed an investigation into the Mainliner night club raid of June 22. It heard 21 witnesses and planned a Monday report after inspecting seized liquor and gambling gear. Foundations include past liquor convictions of Pete Rand and the ongoing Pastime beer license renewal.
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Des Moines
Polk County Grand Jury
Mainliner
John Jenney
Vane B. Overturfs
Basil Grossnickle
Pete Rand
Robert Knote
Rand
Polk County
Story City
Ed S. Thayer
Justice of the Peace
William Schweiker
County Board of Supervisors
al de Carlo
Thayer
Harold W. Murphy
SHAEF To Be Dissolved Soon In Allied High Command
PARIS (UP) Supreme Headquarters announced the termination of the Allied Expeditionary Force command and SHAEF dissolution effective around July 13. General Dwight D. Eisenhower will relinquish command of all AEf elements, while remaining US representative on the Allied Control Commission in Germany and military governor of the American-occupied zone.
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Paris
Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
SHAEF
Dwight D. Eisenhower
A.ef
United States
Allied Control Commission
Germany
Desertion charge leads to jail transfer in Linn county
William Barzee, 30, was jailed in Linn county on a desertion charge and later returned to Scott county with deputies. Judge G K Thompson dismissed Abe Hamed vs Helen Hamed divorce petition filed June 21 on plaintiff’s motion. Florence Janda vs J F Janda separate maintenance petition filed June 5 dismissed on Janda’s motion. Frank O Divisek named administrator of Vaclav Divisek estate who died in Denver June 30. bond set at $1000.
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William Barzee
Linn County
Scott County
G. K. Thompson
Abe Hamed
Helen Hamed
Florence Janda
J. F. Janda
Floyd Philbrick
Frank O. Divisek
Vaclav Divisek
Denver
Tribute to Child in Hartford Circus Grave
Hartford detectives laid flowers at a small grave of an unidentified circus victim known as Little Miss Number 1565. The girl, about six, was among 168 casualties from the July 6 1944 Hartford circus blaze, with claims exceeding 7.2 million dollars filed against Ringling Brothers and the city. The detectives started a drive to raise about 75 dollars for a gravestone as a public tribute.
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Hartford, Conn
Northwood
Hartford
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey
Shows, Inc
Thomas C. Barber
Edward T. Lowe
Hartford Police Department
Marquis of Devillefranche Sentenced for Collaboration
In Versailles, the Marquis of Devillefranche, heir to a historic French family, received six months in prison for friendliness with German officers during the occupation. His wife, Princess of Merode, Belgian-born, was acquitted on similar charges. A guest book at Villarsexaux listed names of Rundstedt Rommel and von Witzleben among others.
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Paris
Devillefranche
France
Versailles
Princess of
General Buckner Awarded D.S.C.
Pearl Harbor dispatch reports Lt. Gen Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr who died in Okinawa at the head of the American 10th Army has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr
Okinawa
Election Ordered At Anamosa Plant
Washington AP reports the National Labor Relations Board ordered an election at the Reliance Manufacturing plant in Anamosa Indiana to decide if workers want representation by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America CIO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Anamosa, In
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
CIO
Charles Searle Dies at 74 Ottumwa Civic Leader
Ottumwa Iowa. Charles B Searle aged 74 longtime civic leader and former president of the Ottumwa Community Chest and Chamber of Commerce died Friday after months of illness He led the Civic Music association and managed the Iowa liquor store from 1939 to 1944 He is survived by his wife and a son Lt George B Searle.
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Ottumwa
Charles B. Searle
Iowa Woman Wills Five Thousand To Bishop
Mary A Rooney of Valencia leaves bequests to four Catholic groups including 5000 to the Bishop of the Davenport diocese. The will also provides 1000 to Father E J Flanagan for his home in Boyl Town Nebraska and 1000 to a sister Margaret Quinn of Valencia. Six Rooney siblings in Ireland receive 1000 each.
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Iowa
Newton
Davenport
Mary A. Rooney
Valeria
E. J. Flanagan
Boysl Town
Neb
Margaret Quinn
Ireland
First Evangelical and Reformed church holds evening service
City briefs note a church school at First Evangelical and Reformed on Eighth avenue at L street SW tomorrow at 9 30 p m with worship at 10 30. The Rev Frederick H Haag will preach The Elder Brother Also cancels Sunday youth fellowship. A Fourth of July show for Schick hospital patients was performed by Verline Vaughn Betty Cole Mickey Mickelson Evelyn Driscoll and Mary Evelyn O'Brien with Cedar Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary and others assisting. Notice of appointment of administrator No 18123 Linn County Iowa states Vaclav Divisek estate. Franko administrator. Attorneys H Kubicek listed.
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First Evangelical and Reformed Church
Eighth Avenue
L Street SW
Frederick H. Haag
Verline Vaughn
Betty Cole
Mickey Mickelson
Evelyn Driscoll
Mary Evelyn O’brien
Schick Hospital
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cedar Rapids
Women’s Auxiliary
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Vaclav Divisek
Franko
H Kubicek
Marion man Elmer Michel dies after illness
Elmer R. Michel, 58, of 855 Central avenue Marion, died at 1 45 am Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a four week illness. Born November 19 1886 at Marion, he married Elsie Schultz February 16 1910. A farmer turned custodian of the Lincoln school, he belonged to the Marion Methodist church the Legion and the Lions Club. Surviving: wife two children L LeRoy Michel Marion and Marie M James Iowa City two grandsons Robert James Iowa City Morgan Ray Michel Marion and sister Loretta Mitchell Churdan. Services Monday at 2 30 pm in Yocom chapel with Rev C V R DeJong officiating.
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Elmer R. Michel
Central Avenue
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Elsie Schultz
Lincon
Marion Methodist Church
the Legion
The
Lions Club
L. LeRoy Michel
Marie M. James
Iowa City
Robert James
Morgan Ray Michel
Loretta Mitchell
Churdan
Yocom Chapel
C. V. R. DeJong
Local notes from Marion and Chicago headlines
Stolen Gladstone bag belongs to Marvin Rathje of Lincoln Chiropractic College Indianapolis visiting his parents the M. J. Rathjes in Marion. Several military and family notices describe promotions, furloughs, illness, and travel of local residents and relatives during wartime, with ads for goods and services and a missing wristwatch reward.
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Marvin Rathje
Lincoln Chiropractic College
Indianapolis
M. J. Rathjes
Chicago
Chin-Up Boy Continues to Cheat Death
Fort Worth Texas corporal Jim Newman 25 who doctors sent home to die grins and survives despite beri beri tuberculosis and malnutrition from three years in a Bataan prison camp His smile makes him a national hero and Governor Stevenson praises his spirit as he battles illness and hopes to recover aided by prayers and support from across the nation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Jim Newman
Newman
Fort, Worth
Coke R. Stevenson
Jim
Bataan
Iim
Iowan, 19, Accused of Manslaughter in Davenport
Davenport police court charged Dale Peterson aged 19, driver in the Marion Munn death, with manslaughter. Medically discharged from the army, he received a July 12 continuance and posted a $1,000 cash bond. Photographs and notices follow about lost items and local services.
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Davenport
Dale Peterson
Marion Munn
Peterson
Religious services schedule for Marion churches
The list outlines service times and pastors for Marion area churches including Baptist Rev. Charles Moore and Bible school at 9 45 am, Catholic mass with Rev. T J McElliott, Christian Rev. Vernon H Carter sermons, Congregational pulpit by Louis Locatell, Free Methodist Rev. C B Patrick with multiple services, Methodist Rev. James P Gable sermons, Presbyterian Rev. C V R De Jong, St Pauls Lutheran services and voter assembly, Seventh Day Church of God Sabbath school, Prairie Chapel Rev A B Curran morning worship.
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Charles Moore
Bible School
Clyde Scott
St. Joseph’s
T. J. McElliott
Vernon H. Carter
Christian Youth Fellowship
Congregational
Louis Locatell
C. B.patrick
C. O. Monroe
Y.P.M.S
James P. Gable
C. V. R. de Jong
Methodist
Presbyterian
Methodist Church
Spiritual Life
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Epworth League
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TOWA
Good_ butchiers
Mason C. Waterloo
Ottumwn
Austin
Lamson Brothers
H. R. Mowrey
Merchants National Bank
Dee
C. R. Markets
Securities Marts
G.I
Himalayas
Rye
Wisconsin
Plymouth
Wis
Army
Mississippi River Stagls
Hastings Ee
Circus Blaze
I Marquis
General Buckner
D.S.C
Charles Searle
City Briefs
Marion News
Elmer Michel
A.O.M
Fred Perrin
Alameda
Matheri
W. H. Perrin
Twelfth Street
Milton L. Tanner
Craigfield
Selma, Ala
W. H. Tanners
Calvin Robison
Merley 'Robisons
Eighth Street
L. A. Kilumph
K-V Cafe
Wilbur Clark
George H. Clark
Czechoslovakia
Maynard
R. B. Watters
Owen
Milas Webb
Viola
Kenneth V. Murdoch
John V. Granger
Molly Granger
Cambridge
Mass
M. G Lloyd
Dyersburg
Tenn
Arthur E. Granger
Erwin Ehrke
Manchester
Harold LeClerc
Thirteenth Street
LeClerc
Iowan
Polio L
WMT
Palisades
James W Hall
Carnt
Kere
G. N. Young, Jr
Robt
Michalec
21St St. SW
Optimo
Jack's
First Street
Post
Probasco Jewelry
Palace
Singer Sewing Center
1St Ave
Secial
Vincent’s Jewelry
Andrew
1St St
Robert Pernandez
3Rd Street
SCHA
Kresge
Dorian Gray
Bea Dr
Ee Richards
Richard Laboratories
Sands Printing
2Nd St. NE
CR. G. Hover. Jeweler
Srd
Anna FP
Clark
Masseuse
Dial
Bell Doctor
Helene Curtis
Bea
First Avenue SE
Bar
Bishop's Perfect
Artiste
Paris Academy
Mack Augustine
Earl
Ray Leeper
Aso
Call Noble
GLOBE
2Nd Avenue
Novak Heating Co
3Rd Ave
Center Point RD
Kutchers Lodding& Fuel Co
Waskieg Umachines
Generals
Genter Point
Pont
W. Ziesman
Wagner Refrigeration Co
Pillan
Fred Kramer
St. SE
Charlie's
Bill Coburn
Morris Fur Shop
Granby
Kirkpatrick
Paul
Jock Fordice
Leo J Smith
Ronnie
Reliable Man
H. R. Butters
Olling
Silver Leaf
Magnus Hotel
Marion Blvd
Third Ave
Lloyd and
Roy Hultburg
Ok’ Drive Inn
Marion, Iowa
Z. c. B. J Park
Walford Lodge
C.bj
Swisher Pavilion
Ridge Riders
Ray Memlar
Cowboys
Conway Stables
Mt Vernon Road
Melody Lane
St. St. Rd
Lee’s
Townsend
Hall
Sisco Orchestra
Gazette
Fazcuec General
WMC
Glenn Bandell
Benner Ten Company
Fifth St
Burlington, Iowa
B. F. Goodrich
Ave
Ge Cedar Rounds
Porter
Roosevelt
Smailing
Bell Boys
Montrose Hotel
Montgomery Ward
Barlow
Wright & Shores, Inc
6Th Street
Ien
Clyde Simonsen
Fraiie View Farm
Colonial Baking CO
Sth
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Otto Manufacturing Co
Manesee Shine
Independent Hatters
3Rd St
Fe Ea Iwanted
Times Theater
Shaver Road
Eddy Paper Corp
Quaker Oats CO
Marion Churches
Help Wanteed
Collins Radio
Baker's
6Th Avenue
Century Engineering Corp
Third ST. SE
Cherry-Burrell Corp
Allen Motor CO
Parts Department
May's Drug Store
Sanitary Farm Dairies
Ood Lwages
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