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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1952
Page
2
At 12 15 Monday market close furnished by Lamson Brothers with Fred W Elders Cedar Rapids office and 503 Merchants National Bank Building contact details.
Chicago livestock prices show hogs up 25 to 50 cents with steady to lower cattle and mixed sheep results. USDA reports salable hogs active with top bids around 23.25 for select lightweight hogs, while cattle, vealers, and bulls show varied movements across weights and grades.
Salable receipts 8 800 calves 300 slaughter steers high good and better ces down little changed steers over 1150 lbs dull limited bids weaker choice heifers steady others slow cows weak to 25 or more lower stockers and feeders average good and better little changed several sales choice fed steers 31.00 33.00 Br pee 7 0 0 and commercial and good lots 775 825 lb feeders 14 50 26 50 feeding heifers 29.00
Feeders and stockers make up about twenty percent of receipts with steady to firm demand. High quality 1200 lb steer loads bring around 34.00, prime cattle find values near 31.50 to 33.75, cows ease to 18.00 22.00, and scattered yearling stock steers trade around 32.00 amid overall steady tone.
Receipts show 35 000 for Monday and 52 000 for the prior week with 35 000 year ago and Saturday actuals at 21 500. Prices advance 25 to 50 cents from Saturday with top around 22.00. Waterloo hogs list varied butcher weights from 160 pounds to 550 pounds with prices ranging roughly from 16.25 to 22.00 depending on weight.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market were a quarter to a half dollar higher Monday as higher quotes were paid for hogs delivered and weighed at the Cedar Rapids plant. The report lists various weights and classifications of hogs along with brisk prices for calves, cattle, sheep, and wool crops, and notes fluctuating market values across multiple livestock categories.
New York AP reports a subdued market with slight gains on Monday as Wall Street curiously focuses on the Democratic convention. Prices fluctuated within one to two points, and volume reached about 800000 shares.
Mr and Mrs Howard Gibson of 3834 Lennox avenue NE were seriously injured in a two car crash on highway 63 south of Ottumwa. They were hospitalized with Mr Gibson unconscious and Mrs Gibson having multiple fractures. Their two year old son Brien also sustained bruises. Carl Anderson of Bloomfield faced a drunk driving charge.
Hedging pressure from smaller cash grain receipts at major terminals supported wheat gains. July wheat rose, corn and oats mixed, rye and soybeans fluctuated, with cash prices posted for No 1 red wheat around 2.21 to 2.23.
Kansas City market report shows cattle receipts 12 000 calves 1500 fed steers steady with lower bids on heavy weights 1250 lbs heifers and mixed yearlings steady with prime and choice mixed yearlings around 34 to 35 dollars Nebraska fed heifers at 34 dollars.
In Ottumwa hog market data, prices rose by 50 cents with top quotes at 21.25 for large hogs. Butchers and various weight classes showed widespread gains from 15.75 to 21.25, reflecting stronger demand across the range of weights.
The document lists varied prices and receipts for poultry such as turkeys chickens and ducks, cheeses butters eggs carrots potatoes and New York produce market figures. It notes weights and item varieties plus market firmness and on hand totals across multiple districts and dates.
Willard E. Nowadzky, 20, of near Quasqueton, drowned in the Wapsipinicon River ten miles southeast of Independence while wading with his brother at Cedar Rock. Coroner says both could not swim. Chad Melick recovered the body. Survivors include his mother Ellen Nowadzky Doyle and two sisters Mildred and Frances.
The report notes a drowning incident involving a brother and sister, with services pending the sister's word from Virginia. The state toll reaches 65 for 1952, while Iowa recorded 72 drownings in 1951.
T. O. Johnson aged 64 of 1340 First to NE was resting under a car in a garage at 1505 First avenue SE when the car owned by Mrs. Ralph Simmons backed out at 1 15 am. Johnson died after being taken to St Luke's hospital with a bruised shoulder.
Shirley Pihart, 20, of Dubuque, died from injuries after being thrown from a motorcycle Sunday night. Frederick Tippe, driver of the cycle, lost control while passing a car on the right side and has been charged with improper passing. Tippe sustained minor injuries.
A cluttered page lists several lost items including a man’s billfold with currency near Marion, a lady’s Elgin wristwatch between the courthouse and 14th Ave SW, a white and brown Persian cat at 1305 6th St NW, and a missing black male Dachshund. Also includes varied local services, rentals, repairs, and business notices from Marion and nearby streets.
United Airlines seeks applicants for aircraft mechanic positions at Montrose Hotel. No prior aircraft experience required for basic mechanical skills. On the job training. Free United air travel to San Francisco or nearest point. Pay starts 4 hours per day? 8 per hour with differential pay. Benefits include retirement and insurance. Travel privileges. Apply in person to Personnel Representative. Dates July 22 23 with time windows 2:00–7:00 pm and 11:00 am–6:00 pm respectively.
Help wanted male road salesman and female help wanted position. No experience needed and pay while you learn. For details contact Miss Blazek and apply in Coca Cola Betting Co. Open evenings by appointment.
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