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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1938

Page

10

Hogs Turn Upward at Chicago Market Top 10.15

Chicago stockyards show hogs rising with a top of 10.15 as 6,000 hogs traded and 2,500 direct. Cattle totals around 1,000 with calves 500. Pittsburgh and East St. Louis volumes mixed. Sheep at Chicago steady with springer top 9.25 while steers, cows, and heifers posted modest moves. Grain and produce prices listed for the day across futures and cash markets.

Chicago HINDS Kansas City Omaha East St Louis St Joseph Sioux City St. Paul Indianapolis Cleveland Pittsburch Buffalo Cincinna Pittsburgh East St. Louis Atgs. Amt Arge Amt

Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary

Chicago hog receipts 6 000 with most prices 15 25 cents above Thursday average across weights. Cattle receipts 1 000 weak, steers mostly 8 15 to 11 50 with cows and calves softer. Sioux City and Omaha markets show similar weakness and strength by class. Iowa hog receipts rise with higher bids for prime butcher weights and sows steady to lower.

Chicago S. Dent Idahos Sioux City API IU_ 8 Dent Strictly Choice Ise Kitsher Heavies S Webghty Slaughter Omaha U. S Nealers Cutter Slaushter Asia Associated Press Ottumwa Waterloo Hogs Uesd Mason City Iowa Des Moines U. S. Dept. Agriculture Annesta

Hog top at 3.00 on local market vivid pricing

Hogs Friday recovered losses on the Cedar Rapids market rising from 9.25 to 9.50 while cattle held steady. Wilson & Co listed weekly hogs with various weight ranges and price activity across Good hogs and Good packers lines. Other cattle grades showed mixed values with steers and heifers across weight classes and quality ranges.

Cedar Rapids Wilson & CO

Mixed Friday currency rates and sugar futures report

Foreign exchange quoters show small declines across European currencies against the dollar in Friday noon trading led by Great Britain and other nations. Sugar market activity was quiet with spot unchanged at 2.85 and No. 4 futures down slightly amid limited buying and selling.

Foreign Exchange New York Canada Montreal Benniuim Czechostasukia Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Italy Atte Netherlands Norway Poland Rowmania Sweden Mexico City Janan Nongkong Shanghai NEW_ YORK Aps Marcel

Markets CHICAGO LIVe POULTRY BUTTER EGGS POTATOES

AP reports steady dairy and poultry prices with receipts of 37 trucks in live poultry and butter receipts at 441,020 head, 188-89 creamery firsts, eggs at 20 4c local firsts, 18 1 2c current receipts. potatoes arrivals 110 on track 295 total. U S markets show varied price ranges for Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, California, and New York.

Chicago White Rock White Rock Springs U. S Nebraska Bliss Missouri U .S Kansas U. 8 California New York

Bond Market Moves Mixed In Early New York Trading

The New York bond market opened firm with railroad issues turning firmer after early weakness. Gains appeared for American Telephone 34s of 1966 and Bethlehem Steel 44 45s while others such as Anaconda Copper 41 3s and Western Union 5s showed declines or recovered losses by noon. Some issues like Santa Fe 4s of 1996 and MKT 55s of 1062 rose slightly, whereas Great Northern 43 of 1946 and Illinois Central 43 4s remained weaker. Government and foreign loans were mixed in a narrow range. The note adds that the first fire alarm box in the U.S. was used in Boston in 1851.

New York American Telephone Anaconda Copper Bethlehem Steel EpsEs Gorfits Western Union Santa Fe M-K-T Pennsylvania General Southern Railway Consolidated Great Northern Ilinois Central

Wheat Falls as Trade Waits on Government Loan Prices

Chicago grain markets drifted lower as outside selling and hedging pressed wheat while traders waited for government loan price details. Corn steadied with light volume and modest gains, oats virtually flat. receipts at Chicago were 462 wheat and 298 corn cars, with export sales reported at 300,000 bushels for corn and quiet demand for wheat. Prices fluctuated in a narrow range. early firmness faded under selling and stop orders.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Minneapolis U. S

Will Ask Probe Of Radio Regardless Of Committee Work

Senator White says he will reintroduce a resolution for a broad radio industry investigation, seeking value beyond monopoly findings. Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold vows the monopoly probe will not be used as a prosecutorial tool. The piece notes possible study of super power allotments rates and license actions. Oak trees are more numerous in the United States than in Europe.

Washington INS White Maine Thurman Arnold Department of Justice Congtress Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Senate Congress Arnold Anti-Trust Division The United States Europe

Stocks End Week On Rally After Dull Start In New York

New York shares surged late, lifting leaders by fractions to two points while volume stayed under 1,000,000. News supported a recovery bias though second quarter earnings were weak. Prominent gainers included U.S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler U.S. Rubber Goodyear and several others with Philip Morris jumping notably.

New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler U. S Rubber Goodyear Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck International Harvester Western Union Anaconda Westinghouse General Electric Eastman Kodak Santa Fe N. Y. Central Philip Morris Electric Chicago St. Regis National Steel Car Pennsylvania Salt United Shoe Machinery

Wall St Stocks Quoted by Bennet Co Friday Quotations

A dense list of stocks from Adams Express to Swift and Co. with prices and percent changes. Figures include Allied Chem Allied Stores Kroger Libby Owens Lehigh Valley Amn Can Amn Steel Fdys Procter Gamble General Motors U S Steel and many more. Trading details reflect a broad market snapshot from the Merchants National Bank building in Chicago and surrounding listings.

J. B. Bennet & Co W. N Merchants National Bank Adams Express Int Tel & Tel Alaska Johns Allegheny Corp Kenne Allied Chem Kresne, S Allied Stores Kroger G & B Allis Chalmers Lambert Saa Amn Can Lehigh Valley Libby Owens Amn Lig & My Amn Intl Corps Loews Inc Laco Loft Inc Amn M. Fdg Amn Metals Lorillard Platy Amn P and L McLellan Amn Roll Mills Marshall Fid Amn Smelting Mathieson Amn Steel Fdys Miami Copper Murray Corp Ark Nat Gas Nash Kel Armour and Co Biscuit Atchison Tsf Dairy Atlantic Rte Dept Auburn Auto Aviation Corp Pow & Li's Baldwin Leco Central Ln Balto Ohio O's Barber Co Nor Incitty Barnsdall Corp North Am'n Co Bendix Ayn Nor Am Avi Beth Steel Ohio Oll Blaw Knox Otis Steel Boeing Atrp Packard Mirs Borden Co Paramount Dore Warner Park Utah Brises Mig Patina Mines Bucyrus Erle Japenick & Ford Budd Mit aPopna RR Budd Wheel Penney, JC Burrourds Adg Peeples Gas Bio Phillips Pet Pittsburgh Camp Procter Gamble Caterpillar Pullman Co Cerro de Pasco Radio Corp’n Ches & Ohio eRadio Keith Ches Corp Rand Cheo Gt Wen Eies Aeisiera Sears, Rochtick Servel, Inc Sharon Steel Col Gas & Elee Sharp Dohme Shell Union Southern Simmons Co Consol Edison Consol Co Consol Textile itSou Pac Rico Contl Sperry Corn Contl Motors St. Joe Lend Conth Wenness Crucible Steel Stan Ott Calif Curtiss Tex Corpn Eastman Kolkiv Tex Guit Eaton Mfc Tex Lander Eloc Autolite Tidewater Elec Boar My Timken Elec Pll& L Timken RB Elec Bond Trans-America Fish Rubber Fox Film Ford England Union Carbide Freeport Tex Union Pac Unt Air Lines Elee Uni Corpa Jha Gen Foods Uni Gas Co Gen Gas Uni Gen Motors U S Ac Gillette Gimbel Bros Gosbel Brew Goodrich U S Really Graham Paige Uta Mls Central Willys Ovid Y Ind Rayon Wilson & Co Inspiration Woolworth Hydro Youngs Zenithy Radio Chicago Dexter Co Helleman Avil & Trans Butler Bros Ala Midwest Corp Quaker Chicago Corp Quaker Pr Edison Swift & Co

Double Cross Motive Tied To Cement Coffin Slaying

John Paul Bathelt Jr. pled guilty to second degree murder of Charles Morris, a racetrack tipster, in a case linked to a joint touting venture at Agawam park. Bathelt served 24 hours in solitary then moved to a cell likely for long imprisonment. Morris was killed July 7, 1937, and buried in a cement floor of a South Hadley cottage.

Boston John Paul Bathelt, Jr New York State Prison Northampton Charles Jeep Morris Agawam Park Sillman D. Hitchcock Hitchcock Bathelt South Hadley

Scene Recalled of Body Dug Up and Dumped in River

A historical report recalls a March incident where a body was unearthed and disposed into the Connecticut River, later recovered in a recent discovery. Police and investigators examined the case, seeking clues about the person and motivations behind the act.

Connecticut River

JAP SOVIET BORDER FEUD FLARES AGAIN

The Japanese and Manchukuo declare they will use force to repel a Soviet incursion into Manchukuo. A Soviet detachment of about seventy troops is said to have fortified a mountain position on the Korean Manchukuo Siberian front. Manchukuo and Kwantung authorities demand withdrawal and Moscow promises no repetition.

KIO INS Japan Manchukuo Red Army Hsinking Moscow

Otto Keith Fined for Drinking and Driving in Springville

Otto Keith, 36, of C street SW, was fined 300 dollars and costs by Judge C J Haas for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. A three month county jail sentence, effective July 14, awaits if the fine is unpaid. Keith was arrested in Springville by Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon after an erratic driving report.

Otto Keith C Street C J. Haas Keith Springville Larry Condon

Judge Denies New Trial in Galveston Contract Suit

Judge H. C. Ring overruled L. A. Robinson of Galveston filing for new trial against W. F. Main of Cedar Rapids in a $1,900 contract action. Trial a verdict for the defendant after Robinson claimed vending machine salesman misrepresented terms and rescission. The defense said the salesman lacked authority beyond the printed contract form.

H. C. Ring L. A. Robinson Galveston Tex W. F Main Cedar Rapids Ring Robinson

Falcon seeks to set aside divorce decree and delays action

Karl E. Falcon, 33, files motion to set aside default and decree granting Alice Henderson Falcon a divorce. He seeks dismissal and attacks testimony supporting Mrs. Falcon's petition. The couple wed September 15, 1924, and the matter dates to May 18.

Karl E. Falcon Alice Henderson Falcon Falcon

Boone woman sues Linn county man for 5650 injury claim

Helen Klinker of Boone sues Willis Lamb of Linn county for 5650 personal injury after a December 30 1937 collision in Boone. The plaintiff alleges a collar bone fracture and other injuries from the crash involving both cars.

Helen Klinker Boone Willis Lamb Linn County Lamb

Will of W H Fieseler probated. Anna Fieseler executrix

W H Fieseler died June 30 and his will dated August 17 1932 was probated in district court Friday with Anna P Fieseler named as beneficiary and executrix. Clara M Lensch died June 19 and her will dated April 30 1919 was probated Thursday naming Charles J Lensch as sole legatee and executor.

W. H. Fieseler Anna P. Fieseler Clara M. Lensch Charles J. Lensch

Five Year Old Beverley Wall Dies After Brief Illness

Beverley May Joanna Wall died at age five in a local hospital after a brief illness. She was born October 3, 1932 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by her mother Mrs Cornelia Ruth Wall and grandmother Mrs Mary K Morse of Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements by Beatty Mortuary.

Beverley May Joanna Wall Cornelia Ruth Wall Seventh Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Mary K. Morse Beatty Mortuary

Funeral Services for Merrill Fisher World War Veteran

Funeral services for Merrill Fisher a World War II veteran who died at his home Wednesday night will be held Saturday at 2 30 p m in the Moon chapel with Dr Charles J Bready officiating. Hanford post of the American Legion will be in charge at the grave. Pallbearers are Dan Kruidenier Henry Haegg Vince Kofron Gilbert Martin Jack Fordice and George New land. Burial follows in Cedar Memorial park. Friends may call at the chapel.

Merrill Fisher Moon Chapel Charles J. Bready Hanford Post American Legion Dan Kruidenier Henry Haegg Vince Kofron Gilbert Martin Jack Fordice George Newland Cedar Memorial Park

Infant Termohlen Private Funeral Held

Private funeral services were held Friday in the Moen family chapel for Linn Holland Termohlen infant son of Mr and Mrs R Thomas Termohlen 358 Twenty first street SE The Rev Melvin Welke presided The infant died Friday at 2 15 am in a local hospital

Moen Linn Holland

Visiting Kansan Makes Rounds In Marion

Fred Senninger of Kansas City visits Marion this week while a Methodist church plans morning worship next Sunday at 9 00 during the summer. Mrs M J Flannigan of Chicago returns home after visiting Marion and Cedar Rapids friends. Mrs E W Griffiths daughter Grace Baker and friend Reine Spears with Nettie Wallace travel to Spillville and Niagara caves.

Fred Senninger Kansas City Marion Peets The Methodist Church M. J. Flannigan Chicago Milwaukee Railroad Cedar Rapids E. W. Griffiths Grace Griffiths Baker Reine Spears Houston Tex Nettie Wallace Spillville Niagara Caves

City Briefs and Personal News from the area

S Sloate of Los Angeles formerly of Cedar Rapids visits his sister Mrs A Rapoport and Mr Rapoport at 702 Ninth street SW for a week. Mrs Lavina Neutderhiser of Ely fractures her right wrist falling at home and is treated at St Luke's hospital. Wilbur Dean Schladetzky son of Carl and Mrs Schladetzky improves after appendectomy at St Luke's July 5. George Steinbeck faces a statutory charge in an information filed in Justice Churchill's court with a warrant issued to Constable Fleming. Billy McKechnie son of Mr and Mrs M J McKechnie near Fairfax suffers a compound fracture of left elbow after a fall from a culvert. treated at St Luke's hospital.

S. Sloate Los Angeles Cedar Rapids A. Rapoport Mr. Rapoport Ninth Street Lavina Neutderhiser Ely St. Luke's Hospital Wilbur Dean Schladetzky Carl Schladetzky Eleventh Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital George Steinbeck Court of Justice H. R. Churchill Steinbeck Bill Fleming Billy McKechnie J. McKechnie Fairfax

Cedar Rapids Negro Democratic Club Meets Friday

The Cedar Rapids Negro Democratic Club will meet at 8 p.m. Friday at the home of Montrose Johnson, 514 Sixth Street SE. Plans will be made for the state Negro Democratic meeting to be held here next month. Arthur Mitchell, a Wisconsin congressman, is expected to attend.

Cedar Rapids Negro Democratic Club Montrose Johnson Sixth Street Arthur Mitchell Wlineis

Iowa City Woman Fined for Intoxication After Car Arrest

Mrs. Vicola Cross, 35, of Iowa City, paid a $10 fine plus costs for intoxication by Justice H. R. Churchill. She was arrested as Otto Keith, 36, of C street SW, drove her car in Springville. Keith faces a drunk driving charge and is jailed.

Vicola Cross Iowa City H. R. Churchill Otto Keith C Street Springville Keith

Women in auto crash show improvement at hospital

Mrs. M. J. Klinger of 524 Sixth Avenue SW and Ruth Summers, 18, of Harlan, suffered pelvic fractures and other injuries in a Sunday auto accident and are improving at St. Luke's hospital where they remain confined. They are not expected to be discharged for about two weeks.

M. J. Klinger Sixth Avenue Ruth Summers Harlan St. Luke's Hospital

Theft of Clara Zbaneck’s purse at Bedell Nissen office

A purse belonging to Clara Zbaneck, Bedell Nissen office manager, was stolen from the company office at 2 15 p m Thursday. It contained 14 64, kept in Zbaneck’s pocketbook left on a desk in the 209 Se curity building.

Clara Zbaneck Bedell-Nissen Company Miss Zbanek Miss, Zbanek

Purse Stolen From Car in Woodland Court NW

Maynard Rowray reported a window broken in his car Thursday night and a woman's purse valued at $2.60 taken. Edith Briggs of 2618 Bever Avenue SE owned the purse, left in the car while she swam at Ellis Beach.

Maynard Rowray Woodland Court NW Edith Briggs Bever Avenue Miss Briggs Ellisach

Two Local Men Enlisted in Navy at Des Moines

Two men were enlisted through the Des Moines navy recruiting office on Wednesday. William Gordon Spence of Marion and Charles Wendl Herink of Vining were sent to the naval training station at Great Lakes. E. E. Moon, petty officer in charge, confirmed the detail.

Navy Des Moines E. E. Moon Cedar Rapids William Gordon Spence William F. Spence Marion Charles Wendl Herink Charles Herink Vining Naval Training Station Great Lakes

Shueyville United Brethren To Welcome Dr Murray Speaker

Dr. Murray At Shueyville will speak at 7 30 p m Sunday in the Shueyville United Brethren church. Assisting are Cyrus Metcalf and the Otterbein male quartet with Miss Mae Fern Uhlenhopp as accompanist. The speaker has often served as baccalaureate at Shueyville high school.

A. L. Murray Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Shueyville United Brethren Church Murray Cyrus Metcalf Otterbein Chester Cowden Finley Stone James F Cowden O. G. Smith Mae Fern Uhlenhopp Dr. Murray Shueyville High School

Miss Fannie Strakota Obituary

Miss Fannie Strakota 53 of 21714 Eleventh street NE died in a local hospital Friday at 2 30 a m after a lingering illness. She was born in Cedar Rapids December 25 1884 and lived here all her life. Survived by brother Charles Strakota Cedar Rapids and sister Mrs Joseph Dudley Churdan Ia. Body at Polansky funeral chapel awaiting arrangements.

Fannie Strakota Eleventh Street Cedar Rapids Charles Strakota Joseph Dudley Churdan Polansky

Harvard’s First President Henry Dunster Tied to Temperatures

The fragment recalls Henry Dunster as Harvard College’s inaugural president and references early concerns with climate or temperature contexts. This item hints at historical leadership and environmental notes from colonial-era academic life.

Harvard College Henry Dunster

Announcements Lost and Found Brief

Short notices from the newspaper lost and found column. Items listed include missing belongings and found objects with sparse details for potential claimants.

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