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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1947

Page

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Judy Garland Slated for Rest as Illness Hits Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD INS reports Judy Garland is very sick and in a nervous state under a doctor's care. Her husband Vincente Minnelli says the months of struggle stem from health issues, with tensions blamed on her condition. The pair, who directed or starred together, have a one-year-old daughter.

Hollywood INS Judy Garland Judyite Minnelli Oetimes Judy Friday Minnelli Minnelli St. Louis Mar

Movie Theater Showtimes From The Gazette

Feature Time announces eve shoes with late changes. Saturday listings include PARAMOUNT Calcutta and Tarzan double features at various showings. Iowa Carnival Costa Back and Nocturne clocking multiple daily times. Palace Rage in Heaven and Shadowed headline with rainbow films. Rialto offers Rainbow Over Rockies. Times showcases Gallant Journey and Swing Parade of 1946. Strand presents Isle of the Dead and Frontier Fugitive. Marion features Alexander's Rag Time Band and Up Father with listed times.

Marion —“Alexander

Freight derailment kills two SP workers near El Casco

Southern Pacific officials probed a freight train derailment at El Casco about 70 miles east of Los Angeles. The crash claimed the lives of the engineer and fireman.

Los Angeles Southern Pacific Railroad el Casco Here

Hogs Rally to Highest Since April as Estimates Shift

Market notes show hog prices reaching the top of $26.25 per hundredweight, up about $1 to $1.50 from last week. Cattle and sheep quotes also steady as livestock values firm weekly estimates indicate continued strength. Sows gain $1.50 to $2, contributing to a broad livestock uplift despite steady overall tone.

Market Report With Mixed Cattle and Sheep Prices

Cattle prices show steady receipts about 700 with varying grades. Good and choice steers around 4230.50, cows about 14.50 to 16.00, feeders 24.00. Sheep see steady demand with feeder lambs around 5.00 to 8.00, small lots and medium grades listed.

Hogs and cattle prices mixed with week’s top bids posted

Meat market summaries show hogs near 25.75 top with some reports down to 19.50. Feeder and slaughter cattle uneven but mostly higher for lighter weights, with steers around 38.5 for 1,388 lb and heifers near 24.00 to 26.06 for mixed lots. Lambs and ewes priced around 24.75 for spring lambs and 7.50 for ewes, with limited volumes and direct dealer movement noted.

Omaha USDA California Kansas

Kansas City Beef Market Turnover Inches Up

Slaughter steers and heifers rise to the top as buyers push prices higher. Cows advance 25 to 75 cents, bulls up 25 cents, stockers and feeders climb up to 25 cents, weekly top beef hits 50 dollars on a 966 pound lot. Prices span from 17 to 29 dollars for various carcass classes and weights across the region.

Sioux City Woes Week Ends With Higher Cattle Markets

Slaughter steers and heifers rise 50c to 19 higher from last week, bulk 4 7.00. choice cattle around 29.50. Heifers up 50, cows higher, good cows around 17 to 18. Place and loadout details show a strong but uneven finish as feeders keep pace with last week’s close. Sows up 0 to 75c, barrows under 240 lbs gain 25.35. heavier cuts also higher by about 100.

Kansas City USDA Sioux

Slaughterhouse Notes on Lamb Market Price

Fragmentary OCR reports lamb pricing and feed notes from a South Western market region. The text mentions mauve apolea lambs, 885,00 units, and feeding practices, with unclear product names and values.

Des Moines Market Report Notes Mixed Crop and Plant Yields

A desultory Des Moines market note reports varied yields across crops and garden plants from Saturday to the previous week and year. Prices show small declines with some items steady, including specific figures for weights and sales. The fragmentary data references sparrows, a $30,360 tally, and several price points like 19.10 and 18.25, reflecting a sparse snapshot of local commodity activity.

Des Moines

Lisbon Man Injured When Auto Overturns

Bert A. Benton of Lisbon was injured when his car went into a ditch in front of Fairfax cemetery Friday night. He suffered a deep cut over one eye and was listed in fairly good condition at Mercy hospital Saturday morning. no other vehicle was involved.

Bert A. Benton Lisbon Mercy Hospital Benton Fairfax Cemetery

Young Woman Charged With Child Desertion

Waterloo police arrested Janie Moore an 18 year old from Gadsden Alabama on a child desertion charge. She admitted abandoning the child last May due to inability to care for it. Floyd E Nance 21 of Danville ML was arrested with her on a grand larceny charge accused of the 105 here.

Waterloo Janie Moore Gadsden Ala Harry J. Krieg Krieg Floyd E. Nance Danville

Only Strength Is In Deferred Corn

Chicago AP reports wheat futures fell mainly on profit taking after Friday's sharp rally. Most corn and oats futures moved little, with the sole strength seen in deferred corn deliveries. Prices slid about 1.5 to 2 cents, with July corn at roughly 2.15 and oats around 1.01.

Chicago Beuy Ae

Grain Price Notes From Local Market Report

A fragmented market snippet lists cash wheat and barley bids with No 1 white and white oats nearby prices. The note shows percentages and nominal values, including feed and choice making grades, indicating varied small-quantity bids in a regional grain market.

Jordan Predicts Fewer Polio Cases This Season

Des Moines reports indicate polio cases may be lighter after last year’s epidemic. Dr Carl Jordan, director of the division of communicable diseases, notes 18 cases so far this year versus 27 at the same point last year, with five in June, three fewer than last year. He cites cyclical patterns and cautions it’s early to tell if the trend continues.

Des Moines Carl Jordan Division of Department of Health Dr. Jordan Arte Deat Wittelcomme Jordan

Clyde Perrigo Fined $100 for Intoxication

Clyde Perrigo of HiWay hotel was fined $100 and costs in justice court after pleading guilty to intoxication. He had earlier faced a $25 fine in police court for a disturbance and was found asleep on Milwaukee depot steps.Justice H R Churchill ordered jail for inability to pay.

Clyde Perrigo HiWay Justice Court Perrigo Milwaukee H. R. Churchill

Sinclair Park Pet Show Attracts 300 Children

Thursday night at Sinclair Memorial park playground drew about 300 children and 200 adults. Edward R. Kuba chaired the play committee as a panel of four judges awarded prizes for pets in categories including smallest largest most colorful oddest best dressed neatest tail length and best tricks. The judging panel consisted of Rev. Anthony Chehak Rev. Andrew Parks Ralph Snitil and Kuba.

Sinclair Memorial Park Edward R. Kuba Rosalie Joan Rom Dickie Hines Carl Jordan Bernice Tilton Aleta Corporan Judy Jones Charles Tichy Patsy Rompot Aleen Voneracek Daren Darrow Dick Miller Anthony Chehak Andrew Parks Ralph Snitil Kuba

Penicillin Shipments To Germany Banned

The Cedar Rapids post office was notified of a ban on penicillin shipments to Germany. No reason was provided for the order.

Germany Cedar Rapids

Iowa Farm Boy Dies After Fall from Ladder

Charles City Iowa AP Wayne Sharp six year old son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Sharp died in hospital Friday of injuries from a fall from a hay mow ladder. He tumbled 25 feet while playing hide and seek with his sister near their farm south of Charles City.

Charles City Wayne Sharp Marvin Sharp

Two Marion Homes Change Hands in Quick Succession

Mr. and Mrs. H P Kline sold their 1550 Seventh Avenue house to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Bills of 376 Twentieth Street. The Bills sold to Lloyd Harrison, whose parent Mae Tagg Bang, per grandmother Lorin gcole af Utena, will move to Marion August 1 to occupy the Twentieth Street property. The Klines plan to Iowa City to live with their son.

H. P. Kline Seventh Avenue Wendell Bills Twentieth Street Bills Lloyd Harrison Harrison Loring Cole Af Utena Marion Kline Iowa City

Honoring Dr and Mrs R A at Elk's club event

A Friday evening program honors Dr and Mrs R A at the local Elk's Club. Guests, speeches, and a reception highlight the social tribute in a community gathering.

Mrs. R. A Elk’s Club

Community notices and visits span coast to coast

Mrs. W E Jackson and G Hintz with neighbors hosted open evenings with refreshments. Arthur ice area pricing listed. Mrs Donald Hawley and son Richard travel from Marion to Los Angeles for family illness. Mrs Bess Milner returns from Minneapolis to visit family. Floyd Ozburn and grandson Tom Marchant return from Los Angeles to visit relatives in Cedar Rapids area. Clarence Randall hosts nephew Alvin Randall of Portland and Mrs Judson McKeithen of Graysson Iowa, among others.

Floyd Ozburn Tom Marchant Los Angeles Clarence Randalls Alvin Randall Portland Ore Judson McKeithen Graysson, Ia

Local Families Share Travel and Health Updates

A. J. Kellogg is home after an operation. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Oxley return from Long Beach with daughter Mrs. Kath leen Goodyear who is in a 10 week postgraduate course at the University of Southern California. Ellen and Stephen Jackson visit Grinnell with grandmother Mrs. A. M. Barr. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Branson visited cousins Warren and Donald Hoiz, then moved on to Casper Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Engel traveled to Minneapolis to see relatives.

George C. Oxley Long Beach Ruth Oxley Kathleen Goodyear California University of Southern i i E. O. Branson the Warren and Donald Hoiz Casper Wyo

Marion and religious notices list church services

The Marion column lists schedules for multiple churches. Baptist Rev. Charles Moore Bible school 9:45 a.m. worship 10:45. Young people 6:30 p.m. Evening 7:30. Midweek prayer 8 p.m. Wednesday. Junior choir 7:30 and senior choir 8:30 Wednesday. St Joseph Catholic Rev T J McElliott mass 8 and 10 a.m. Christian Rev Richard Goins Bible school 9:45 worship 10:45 sermon What Are Christians For? Christian Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Congregational Rev E J Wykle interim no morning worship or school. Methodist Rev Carl Cunningham preaching 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young people 7 p.m. Prayer Wednesday 7:30. Methodist Rev James P Gable Sunday school 9:45 July. Sermon by Mr Gable The Expected Church. Rev C V R De Jong tor church school 9:45. Morning worship at this church with the Methodist.

Baptist Charles Moore Bible School Young People’s Meeting St. Joseph's Catholic T. J. McElliott Richard Goins Christian Youth Fellowship E. J. Wykle Aaa Methodist Carl Cunningham James P. Gable Mr. Gable C. V.R. de Jong

Card of Thanks and Lost and Found Notices Mix

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness after bereavement and lists thanks to friends and relatives. A long mixed page of lost items, rewards, and classifieds follows, including lost dogs, chairs, cushions, and various local notices, with names, addresses, and contact details. The text also contains church service notes, event announcements, and local business ads.

Sire Ters Benish Solon

Cowles Seeks Focused U S Aid for Europe

Des Moines AP reports Cowles argues the United States should concentrate financial aid on England and Western Europe. He supports the Marshall Plan but says aid must be selective, aiding parts of Germany in the American British and French zones while withholding aid from areas under Soviet influence.

DES Moines United States England Europe Regisnarei Globe— Flight Vie Cowles Germany

Council Bluffs Taverns Raided by Police

Police raided 11 taverns in Council Bluffs Friday night and seized 195 full and 34 partially full liquor bottles. Ten taverns were previously named as liquor sellers in the city. Police Chief Leonard Murray said the raids came from his own investigation, not a news story. Nine people were booked on charges.

Council Bluffs Leonard Murray

Legion Aids National Guard Recruiting Drive

The Hanford American Legion post of Cedar Rapids is cooperating with the Iowa National Guard by hosting a 10 day recruiting program. A downtown office is set up in the Legion’s Town club with a guardsman on duty at Shrine Temple Armory, 520 A Avenue NE, to assist recruitment.

Hanford American Legion Post Cedar Rapids Iowa National Guard Legion Shrine Temple Armory Avenue

Fragmentary notice from meando building repairs contact

A damaged OCR fragment references a building repair item and a dial contact, likely an appointment or estimate note. No clear individuals, organizations, places, or dates are readable. The fragment mentions dialing a number for an estimate or service related to the Meando building.

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