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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1938
Page
2
Chicago I API reports unofficial Monday cattle and hog receipts with hogs 13 000 and 14 000 cattle, 9 000 sheep for next week total 54 000. Hogs steady with light weights 10 15 tops, receipts 4 000 of which 3 500 to packers. Fat steers 25 40 cents higher weekly top 13, heifers similar, cows steady, bulls down 15 25 cents, veal calves steady. lambs 9 50 steady.
Hog receipts total 4,000 with 3,800 direct, small salable supply and steady slaughter lots. hog prices show slight declines in heavier weights. Cattle receipts 200, calves 100 with fed steers up to 13.00, best yearlings around 12.40, heifers near 11.25, cows weaker. lighter cattle in supply. Sheep receipts 600 with spring lambs up to 25 cents higher, best natives around 9.95, bulk ewes and wethers varied, Idaho and Washington offerings present. Overall, market shows smaller beef tonnage after last week’s break and mixed livestock pricing across hogs, cattle, and sheep.
Receipts 200 calves and 200 hogs at Sioux City with cattle mixed gains and losses across grades. Beef steers and yearlings up to 25 cents, cows mostly lower. stockers steady to higher. Hog trade steady to down, top around 9.85. sheep and lambs also mixed, spring lambs lower. Regional quotes include Omaha and St Paul districts with varied hog prices and cattle values across markets.
Grain Wheat prices range from 60 cents for No 1 to 58 cents for No 2. Oats show a variety of bids with No 2 at 2 cents and No 3 white at 17 to 40 cents. Barley No 2 at 3040 cents and corn yellow bids around 48.14 to 48.5 cents. Soybeans No 2 yellow 8 to 9 cents, hay and straw prices listed. Butterfat rates, hen weights, leghorn and colored chickens, and wholesale fruit and vegetable prices including lemons 5.75, oranges 3 to 3.75, celery 0.60, lettuce 3.75 to 14.75, bananas 1. Radio未经.
Hogs continue lower on the local market with light prime grades and packers 5 cents lower while other grades fall 10 to 25 cents. The top price reaches $9.65. The egg market shows a slight rise.
Weavers market reports good to choice 140 190 pounds sheep marked bucks and others depend on duality. Cattle market shows choice to prime steers 1050 to 1300 pounds at 11.50 12.25 dollars, good to choice 1000 pounds 10.50 11.50, other grades 950 pounds up 10.50, yearling steers 900 1000 pounds around 31.00 31.75, yearling heifers 850 1000 pounds 9.00 10.00, common heifers 7.00 down, dry lot cows up to 7.00 with other beef grades and bulls 6.50 down.
CINCAGO produce arrivals show 119 on track with 278 total U S shipments 398 for Missouri and Kansas cobblers slightly weaker. late morning demand very good and steady with firmer undertone. Idaho Triumphs demand light and slightly weaker while California White Rose shows good stock demand and steady to slightly weaker supplies. Prices listed per cwt include Missouri cobblers mostly 65 1175 to 70 0, Texas cobblers No 1 around 64 to 85 cents, Nebraska No 1 around 85 to 90 cents, California White Rose US No 1 about 1 75 to 1 90, US commercial 1 65, Idaho Triumphs No 1 near 1 65 to 1 70.
NY produce receipts show mixed colors and quiet trade across special packs and standards with highs and lows in firsts and dirties. Utter receipts total 1,442,553 with creamery prices higher than extra while cheese receipts edge lower with prices unchanged and weaker market signals.
Wisconsin cheese quotations from the Plymouth exchange show cheddar at 14.2 to 14.2c with other items listed. Foreign exchange in New York edges higher with sterling up fractions. midmorning rates for multiple currencies are provided. Wool market in Boston reports fair activity with spreads across graded combing wools and delaine prices in grease weights, reflecting latest USDA figures.
New York AP report notes the bond market remained firm but cooled over the weekend with railroad issues leading gains. Carloadings above 600000 last week gave rail stocks hope of recouping first half losses. corporate bonds mostly recovered spring losses though many second liens lagged year ago levels. US government bonds closed mixed as yields held near steady.
A late buying rush centered in motors pushed stock market leaders up fractions and lifted the Associated Press average to a new peak since last October. Short covering and purchases by speculative forces helped a final brisk volume rise, with about 700000 shares changing hands. Prominent gainers included General Motors Chrysler U S Steel Bethlehem and Eastman Kodak among others.
A dense list of equities and prices from Wall Street and Chicago stocks appears, noting numerous company names such as Allied, Johns Manville, General Electric, Coca Cola, Procter Gamble, and Union Carbide. The snippet also contains Mississippi River stage readings for Davenport and surrounding towns, with recent fall and rise measurements.
The White House said tentative plans exist for President Roosevelt to visit Superior Wisconsin in September. Attaches emphasized the arrangements are not final and subject to change.
Wheat prices eased on the Chicago board as hedging pressure outweighed slow demand. Sept wheat down 1%, corn off 1% to 58 cents, oats down 4% with September 247%. Receipts of 288 wheat cars and 320 corn cars in Chicago noted. Canadian belt reports mixed with dryness and rust but prospects for a large harvest. Export demand offered some support amid a firm Liverpool market.
Grain quotes from Chicago show prices for wheat oats soybeans and corn with bids and closes from Sep May and Dec futures and cash Wheat bids include No 1 red and No 1 hard with various percentages while oats corn and soybeans list multiple contract months and cash prices Cash provisions include specifics for wheat corn and soybeans with pack of numbers and prices from Chicago Minneapolis and Winnipeg markets
Leslie R. Gerhardt of 2721 First Avenue E died at 6 a.m. Saturday after several weeks illness. Born May 30, 1892 in Cedar Rapids, he lived here most of his life. Survived by wife Joanna Woodruff and two nephews and two nieces, all of this city. Member of Congregational church, Masonic lodge, El Kabir Shrine, Sante Fe consistory. World War II veteran. Funeral arrangements pending. friends may call Turner chapel.
Walter L. Sullivan aged 39, a Cedar Rapids resident, died in Dunlap while visiting relatives after a lingering illness. Born in Linxville Wisconsin on September 4, 1898, he moved to Clermont with his parents. A World War II veteran, he worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance in Cedar Rapids since 1923. He leaves a wife, his parents J S Sullivan and wife of Clermont, four sisters Alice Sullivan Mary Popjet Marguerite Chappel and Louise Sullivan, and two brothers Harvey of Cedar Rapids and Charles of Dunlap. Funeral services were at St Peter's church Clermont with burial there.
Lawrence Freeman died suddenly at his home 417 Third avenue SW Friday morning. Born near Dubuque August 15, 1854, he lived in Ryan before moving to Cedar Rapids ten years ago. Survived by four children James Omaha Mary Rittenhouse William Emmet, all of Denver. a brother Richard in California. sisters Mrs John O Rourke and Mrs James Cashman of Dubuque. Funeral at St. Patrick's Church with time TBA. Family requests no flowers. Friends may call Teahen funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Charles Rottocil of Ely is recovering at Mercy hospital after an operation last week. The Knights of Pythias band will rehearse at the E. P. hall at 10 am Sunday. All musicians in the city are welcome to join in the rehearsal. A special train of twelve cars with 314 CCC workers from Camp Dix New Jersey will pass through Cedar Rapids over the Rock Island railroad about noon Monday bound for points in Idaho and Washington. Firemen were called to the Cherry Leeper home at 1154 Brown avenue NE at 12:19 a.m. Saturday when a smoker dropped a cigaret in a davenport. The smouldering fire was confined to the davenport. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon Saturday investigated theft of 50 five pound White Rock pullets taken between 9 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Saturday from the Herman Enabait farm northwest of Prairieburg. Clarence Crouch alias Don Reese 1259 Fourth avenue SE was picked up Friday by police and held for the bailiff of the Des Moines municipal court. Des Moines officers said Crouch went on a child desertion warrant.
Fred J. Kluss was elected president of the First Presbyterian Men's club Friday evening at a picnic supper meeting at Shaver park. James E. Franken is retiring president. Other new officers are Fred C. Fisher vice president, Herbert Henderson secretary, and B. E. Warner treasurer.
The Hobby club of the Seeley grocery and market will meet Sunday noon at the duck pond in Ellis park with Mrs. George Seeley as hostess. The picnic is for members and their parents, who are asked to bring dishes, silverware, a covered dish and sandwiches. Coffee and pop will be furnished. There will be games.
Frank H. Wasson Jr. 21 of 3888 First Avenue FE was arrested and jailed by Constable Bill Fleming on a warrant from Justice H R Churchill charging false uttering of a check. An information claims he passed a $10 check at the Fox Head tavern.
John Yanda 22 of 1120 Sixth Street SE reported to Sheriff James H. Smith that he and Miss Libby Blazek of 1602 K Street SW received facial cuts Friday evening when a car driven by Yanda was side swiped by an unidentifed vehicle on county roads near the Cedar Rapids airport and did not stop.
Sam Armstrong of Avenue NE faced a Saturday court appearance before Justice H. R. Churchill on a charge of falsely uttering a $136.40 check to Farmers Elevator Co. of Alburnett on May 13, 1937. Armstrong posted a $500 bond as Sheriff James H. Smith forwarded the preliminary information.
J G Maruette reports two fog lights and a rear view mirror stolen from his car parked near Hill Park while he attended a ball game Friday evening. Value set at 26 dollars. Earl Lentz says a tire and wheel were stolen from his car parked behind his home Friday night.
Federal court liens filed by internal revenue collector Charles D. Huston against E. H. Reed of New Providence Ta and Edward McGillicuddy of Cedar Rapids charge taxes on spirits. Reed owes 99 dollars for 90 gallons and McGillicuddy 275 dollars for 250 gallons. Taxes due in spring 1932.
Earl Kirkland a 13 year old from Joplin Missouri was held in Iowa City Thursday night and turned over to Cedar Rapids police Friday. He was returned to his mother in Joplin on a Joplin bound bus Saturday afternoon by his foster grandfather C. L Ober of 413 Tenth street SE. Chief of Detectives Earl Stanley expressed relief as the boy boarded the bus. Police traced Ober Friday and Saturday he agreed to pay $5 bus fare. The youth had told two cities imaginary tales of adventure and said he was glad to get home.
A Friday evening doll show at Arthur playground drew eighteen entrants. Awards went to Cutest doll Rosemary Zachar. oldest doll Joyce Engler. newest doll Nancy Ann Feiden. biggest doll Beverly Larson. smallest doll Miriam Mead. best dressed Jane Ryan. most life-like Helen Keough. Judges included Mary Baker Beth Vervecka Stanley Mohrbacher Leo Engler acted as host.
Mrs. Dick Bristol hosted a birthday party at her mother in law’s Marion home for son Richard Warren with lawn tables summer bouquets favors and two large birthday cakes. Attendees included numerous Marion residents plus guests from Rochester Perry Johnstown and Cedar Rapids.
Miss Mildred Kinkead and William Waite were married by Rev. E. A. Schleman at the Baptist church in Anamosa. Attendants included the bride’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kinkead. The couple will reside at 1209 Ninth street, Marion after August 1. Additional items report visits, travel plans, illnesses, and departures among local families including Oxleys, Borchers, Hall, Grangers, Mills, Keiths, Dixons, Larys, Creglows, Clarks, Vernons, Snells, and Balsters, with trips to Scott’s Bluff, Salt Lake City, and other notes.
Born to Mr and Mrs Edward A Prochaska at Mercy hospital on July 22 a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Rudolph Vyhnanek at Mercy hospital a daughter. Born to Mr and Mrs Leslie J Nye at St Luke s hospital on July 23 a daughter.
In Richland Center Wisconsin a guinea rooster widowed twice taps a new mate after his hen dies crossing a road. Last year the hen hatched 10 chicks before she was killed. the rooster then raised the brood. This year another mate began a nest but was hit by a car. the rooster resumes duties on the eggs.
A round up of church services in Marion listing Baptist St Luke with Rev Inman morning worship at 10 45 am B Y P U at 7 pm Cedar Rapids gospel team in charge Special music Catholic mass 7 30 and 9 30 am Christian Rev Wade morning worship 8 45 Bible school 9 45 Endeavor 6 39 on Hamm lawn Blanche Hamm reader lunch sandwiches offered Congregational Sunday 11 service Staves of Cedar Rapids to preach Free Methodist Rev Monroe Cedar Rapids district meetings at Toddville No 1 church 3 45 pm Sunday school . Methodist Rev Gough union services 9 am Presbyterian DeJong sermon Business and Religion 10 15 Sunday school Presbyterian 9 am Methodist church 11 am interim Christian Endeavor 7 pm DeWitt H Smith guest speaker St Pauls Lutheran Rev Krog 9 30 am Sunday school 10 30 am worship Seventh Day Church of God Sabbath school 10 30 am preaching 11 30 am Prairie Chapel Paul Clements acting pastor Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am
Nellie M. Davis widow of Edgar A. Davis of Cedar Rapids sues Joe McCormick Jr as administrator of Flora Brown Miner's estate and individually in a $6,907.73 district court note suit over a $10,500 note alleged to be made in January 1931. Plaintiff seeks execution against 200 Tribune Publishing Co. stock shares pledged as collateral and cites a related May 31 Stewart suit alleging transfer of controlling interest to defendants. a receiver may be appointed. The entry also notes probate of the will of Fannie Strakota dated Oct 29 with Charles Strakota as beneficiary and Dr. Clifton Crulis named executor.
Andre Cartier a sea-going gardener tends the Normandie garden. With 15 years in Normandy, he must keep plants in constant warmth as the ship moves through gulf streams to cold channels. He notes flowers are temperamental and requires careful watering. cactus and fatty plants thrive at sea producing fruit more actively than on land.
Lewellyn Youngquist, 17, of Minneapolis, turned a teen hobby into a business by making and selling trout flies. At 13 he solved affordability by crafting his own and later patented his brand. As a high school junior he tracks market trends through fishermen scouts to launch next summer’s production.
Frank B. Kennard and Violetta M. Miller of Des Moines. Millard E. Powers and Mary M. Reid of Cedar Rapids. Ralph W. Gruenwald and Kathy Iryn Zelle of Lytton.
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