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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
13
Chicago hog markets showed steady to 50 cent gains with receipts about two thirds expected. Cattle were slow and near steady after a weekly drop. Sheep weakened up to 50 cents with mixed demand across weights and regions including Omaha and Sioux City reports.
Prices held firm across hogs cattle calves and sheep with top hog price at 28.00 for prime butchers and 23.00 for packers. Cattle ranges show steers from 32.50 to 38.30 per 100 pounds and cows from 18.50 to 26.00 with various weights and grades listed along with calf and sheep values.
New York AP reports a fourth straight modest stock advance with thin volume and small closing gains. The Dow edged higher as traders weighed utilities, industrials, and numerous industrials amid a light trading day and weak turnover.
Chicago AP reports July contracts closed with sharp moves as wheat spiked nearly ten cents from last sales while deferred wheat stayed steady. July oats and corn moved modestly, soybeans rose, and cash bids in Wisconsin cheese market showed mixed gains amid modest activity.
Chicago market shows steady receipts with top prices quoted for butter eggs and potatoes. New York buyers report mixed dairy prices while Midwest egg quotations vary with grade and size factors noted across color and weight classes.
Mechanicsville resident Don Young suffered a possible broken leg when a highway department crane collided with an Allied Van Lines truck three miles west of Mechanicsville on Highway 30. The Des Moines driver, A F Lyons, was transporting furniture to Los Angeles, with the crane attempting a left turn.
Happy embroidery guide promotes Bluebirds for You pattern 597 with transfer of 24 motifs sized 1x47 to 5x110 percent inches. Laura Wheeler's improved pattern promises simple needle work with charts photos and concise directions. Send 20 cents and pattern number name and address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Depts 549 West Randolph Street Chicago 80 NL.
Local briefs report a courtesy taxi dial service and mowing ad. Evangelical United Brethren church holds 9:30 am services with 10:30 am Sunday school and a sermon titled Eternity. Kolach Festival features rides and games at 22nd Ave. and 2nd St SW. Cedar Rapids enlistee Benjamin Stein kamp joins Ninth Infantry at Fort Dix. Jerry Rosenberger honored for ten years leading the YMCA Health Club. Mrs. W Laurel Robbins travels from Phoenix to Cedar Rapids for her mother’s illness, staying with C J Ricker. Jack Hart elected to Young Men’s bureau executive board at Montrose hotel. Scout Review Boards set for 7 pm at B avenue fire station and police station. Don Ford and H A Herold to lead.
City clerk Mildred A. Titus issues permits for homes garages and additions to properties including Melvin Van Natta 740 Keyes court and J J Cory 2800 Seventh Avenue. The notices also cover a Four H Club gathering at Margaret Stewart's home and multiple local social events and visits across Marion with names, addresses, and small sales and thanks.
In Cedar Rapids 18-year-olds show calm about one year enlistments. Marines have not taken any under the short term plan. A youth nearly signed but chose farm duties at home. Army plans to sign its first three Friday afternoon, saving vacancies. Navy has accepted three men and will send them to Des Moines for examinations.
Linn county selects outstanding G I farmer from posts as soil conservation and postwar recovery leader. Picnic at Central City fairground will announce county winner among 12 Linn posts with games and refreshments. The winner advances to district contest and state fair nomination in Des Moines.
Mrs Matilda Michel age 80 of 1321 Third Avenue SW suffered a broken right hip after tapping and falling down a flight of stairs at 1346 Third Avenue SE shortly after 5 pm Thursday. She was taken to St Luke's Hospital by Ambulance Service in fair condition Friday while visiting the address.
Donald Hickman aged 7 of 1017 Eleventh Street NE suffered bruises and hand injuries when his bicycle was struck by a car at Center Point Road and I Avenue NE. The accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday. he was taken home by the driver, John Hoag of Toddville.
John Thompson 33 of Marshalltown objected to paying Magnus hotel for damage to a mattress caused when he fell asleep smoking in bed. The desk clerk called police. Thompson was fined $25 and costs in police court for drunkenness.
Classified blurbs announce lost items including wallet at Wilson Packing Plant, brown compo hat, blue billfold and keys, and a license. reward offered. Also appears a funeral home ad, a transfer service, watch repairs, and Alcoholics Anonymous contact details.
A crowded page fragment lists services from auto body work and fender straightening to painting and upholstery. It includes contacts for wreck service, jewelers, tailor shops, private detectives, rental cars, cleaning and carpet care, hauling, and assorted trades with phone numbers and store names.
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