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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1936
Page
2
Prices reach a high of 11.30 per hundredweight as market activity shows gains. Official Thursday receipts estimate cattle 7 000 hogs 14 000 sheep 6 000 across 13 packing plants and yards in interior Minnesota. Prices for various hog weights range from 9.10 to 10.85 per hundredweight with sows and heavier classes showing modest raises.
Hog prices rose 10 to 15 cents with some spots 25 cents higher reaching a new 1936 top of $11.30 per hundredweight as demand stayed active. Hog supplies were about in line with expectations though this week’s volume lagged last week by about 6,000 head while wholesale pork remained buoyant and beef prices showed strength in certain grades.
Hogs receipts 8 500 with demand firm to 15c higher top $10 60. 185 205 lbs at $10 75. 170 230 lbs $10 40 10 60. 140 170 lbs $9 25 10 50. 109 140 lbs $6 50 9 75. pies $5 00 9. Cattle receipts 10 000 calves 1 000 steady to 25c lower on steers yearlings 7 25 8 50. heifers 7 25 8 50. cows 3 75 5 50. cutters 3 00 3 50. bulls 4 50 5 00. vealers 6 50. Sheep receipts per lambs strong to higher top $9 75.
Receipts: cattle 2300 with prices for slaughter steers, heifers, and calves. hogs 5200 with openings steady to higher on light weights and declines on heavier weights. sows and pigs mixed. Sheep 700 with western lambs and native lamb bids steady near nine fifty to ten plus.
Sioux City cattle receipts around 5,000 with fed yearlings steady to higher and mature steers weak. Better heifers unchanged while other stockers and feeders show weakness to 25 cents lower. sale totals include large beef cow values around 3.75 to 4.75 and stocker grades near 3.00 to 5.00 with mixed early action and tentative steady tone above 9.50 for some lots.
Des Moines AP reports with the Department of Agriculture that combined hog receipts show a notable uptick, signaling a strengthening pork market in early October.
The Associated Press reports higher hog prices in Waterloo Ottumwa and Mason City markets. Prices for 140 to 325 plus pound ranges show gains of about 10 cents, with butchers and packers lines varying by weight and location.
Hog market firmed, with prices up about 20 cents. Good to choice 180-220 pounds fetch $10.30 to $10.60, 220-250 $10.20 to $10.50, 250-270 $9.85 to $10.15, 270-290 $9.70 to $10.00, 290-350 $9.50 to $9.80, 325-350 $9.20 to $9.50. Packing sows 275-550 pounds range $7.70 to $8.65.
Hogs climbed on the local market with all grades up 15 cents, top reaching 10.70. The cattle market showed weakness to 25 cents lower while grain prices continued higher.
The Cedar Rapids listing shows choice steers at up to 2548.00 per 100 pounds, with other grade ranges for steers yearlings and heifers. Grain prices for wheat, oats, rye, corn, soybeans, hay, and straw are provided, alongside meat products and hides, with Chicago cash quotes for various corn and soybean grades.
New York sugar futures show a modest dip with raw sugar futures down three points while refined sugar remains unchanged in today’s trading. Industry notes suggest this reflects subtle shifts in demand and processing costs across major consuming regions.
U S Department of Agriculture reports moderate demand for finer western wool. Texas 12 month wool brings 85 to 87 cents scoured. French combing length wools fetch about 85 cents in original bags. Fine territory wools with staple rise to 86 to 87 cents secured. Most sales pertain to average to good French combing length and original fine territory wools at 83 to 84 cents.
The New York foreign exchange listing shows regular demand for various currencies with computed rates in cents and nominal figures. Notable quotes include Great Britain at 501 15-16, France 6.60, Germany 40.27 free and 25.20 registered, Tokyo 29.33, Shanghai 1234, Hongkong 31.50, and currency pairs New York Montreal 100.00.
New York bond market eases on moderate profit-taking with irregular declines. Allis Chalmers 4s gain to a yearly high while Bethlehem Steel 4 1/2s rise on stronger second quarter profit expectations. Several carriers and utilities slip modestly while Treasuries trim losses and foreign issues show mixed results.
U S government bonds ended trading with Treasury 4s for 1947-52 at 118 and 4s 1944-54 at 113.10. Treasury 3%s for 1940-43 at 108.90, 339-43-47 at 108.13, and 3% issues 1946-49 at 106.10, plus 3s 1951-55 at 104.16.
Chicago traders sent wheat futures to new highs amid bullish Canadian crop data and fears of tight world supply. Wheat rose to 27 1/8 cents, corn gained to 2 3/4 cents, oats up 15 cents, with lard firming as cash demand strengthened.
AP market notes show 168 car receipts for wheat with higher quotes. No. 1 heavy dark northern spring 60 pounds at $1.34 and No. 1 dark northern 59 at $1.32. Montana hard protein and durum grades listed with varied prices. Corn No. 3 yellow at 94 to 95 cents. oats No. 3 white at 39.14 to 40.4 cents.
Chicago produce receipts show firm butter eggs and live poultry with varied prices. Potatoes on track with light supplies and mixed U S No 1 quotes across several regions and coop markets.
New York AP reports eggs receipts at 26 574 firm with mix colors and standard prices. Butter receipts at 17 554 firmer with creamery items higher. Che receipts steady. live poultry steady with broilers at 16 4 23 cents and turkeys at 17 20 cents.
Chicago futures report notes butter and egg prices closing under storage and refrigerator standards with butter at 34 cents, eggs at 34 cents, and Idaho russet potato prices set at 2.14 per bushel for October and 2.40 for January.
AP dispatch notes flour prices on carload lots per barrel in 98 pound sacks. Family patents rise ten cents to 7.40 to 7.60, Standard patents up fifteen cents to 6.80 to 7.00, shipments listed at 35.043. Pure bran trades 22.50 to 23.00, Standard middlings 22.50 to 23.00.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh toured government glider schools at Rhinow and flew a sail plane for several flights. He expressed great enjoyment and was to meet Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler on Thursday, though the exact time was not set.
After an initial selling wave hit steels and leaders, the market recovered with selective gains. Major issues like Douglas Aircraft and Boeing rose, while grains moved higher and cotton fell, with Transf ers around 1.9 million shares changing hands.
A windstorm ripped the Belmont county infirmary roof in St. Clairsville causing 5000 dollars in damage. One of 141 aged inmates was injured, George Worls aged 74, who was lacerated and bruised after a garden restroom carriage drifted 100 feet over an embankment into a meadow.
Walter M. Bongart of Champaign Illinois and Irene D. Johnson of Urbana Illinois. E. M. Fitzpatrick and Ruth Deppmeier both of Marion. Milton Sebachy and Emma Kriz both of Cedar Rapids. W. R. Cairns and Alma W. Roth both of Cedar Rapids.
Missouri Insurance Superintendent R E O Malley revoked the Modern Woodmen of America license after a hearing. He cited six grounds including misused funds, false reports, unlawful Missouri certificates, credit loss from certificate changes, and improper payments to a Kansas City agent. Present policies stay in force. no new solicitations in Missouri.
Mrs Mary Lustick Bean 71 died at her brother Frank Lustick’s home in Ely at 10 p.m. Tuesday after a two week illness. Born in Bohemia she came to the United States with her family and lived in Johnson County and Colorado Springs before residing with her brother in Ely. Survived by brothers Frank and Milo Lustick two nephews Marvin and Leo Lustick and niece Florentine Lustick. Funeral in Barta chapel Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev Francis Pokorny. burial in Truhlar cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening.
Funeral services for Otto Castek will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Janeba and Brosh chapel conducted by Rev. Francis Pokorny. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening. Survived by wife Elsie two daughters Georgene and Marian at home mother Frances Castek Swisher three brothers Frank Center Point Joe Oldrich Swisher seven sisters Agnes Marak Marion Stella Pudil Emily Marak Henrietta Jansa Swisher Mary Petrak Louise Holec Cedar Rapids Frances Kilberger Independence.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Divisek will be held at the Janeba and Brosh chapel at 2 p.m. Friday with Reverend Theodore B. Hlubucek officiating. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the chapel.
Funeral services for John F Waterbury were held at 10 a m in Beatty chapel conducted by Rev F H Ward. Burial followed in Dunkard cemetery near Toddville with local mourners in attendance.
Dysart prepares for a Labor Day celebration with a speech at 7 30 p m by A C Willford the Democratic candidate for congress from the district. The Solon party guests mark a sixteenth birthday party for Marcella Ann Kloubec at her home with many friends attending. West Branch reports Pastor L W Reynolds moving from the Friends church to Poplar Ridge.
Hollywood police hold 39 year old disabled war veteran Frank J. Heflin as a suspect in the murder of Dorothy Jay Corcoran, a movie extra found with her throat slit in her apartment. Neighbors say Heflin visited shortly before the death and quarrelled with her. a 10 inch butcher knife was found in the kitchen sink.
Lightning hit a Campobello Island cottage near the Roosevelt summer home. The structure sustained damage but no injuries were reported as President Roosevelt and family vacationed nearby.
President Roosevelt, under Royal Mounted Police and American secret service protection, relaxed at a red hillside cottage in the Campo Bello summer colony. A family picnic timed for midday and a quiet tea with neighbors marked the day’s events.
Four wills were admitted to probate in district court. Rusha Egloff died July 16 and left $250 to the Home for the Friendless, an annuity to cousin Nina Louisa Light of Cresco, and the remainder to Mrs. J L Ballard of Nebraska City. The Peoples Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids was named executor without bond. Will dated May 8, 1934. Anna Bohac died July 12 with daughter Stella Svoboda as principal beneficiary and Mary Kilberger Anna Kilberger and Frank Bohac sharing the remainder. Frank Bohac named executor without bond. date Sept 5, 1935. Augusta L Martin left Leonard Martin’s estate to herself and was named executrix without bond. will dated Sept 1, 1935. Bertha Swayze died March 1 and left equal shares to brothers and sisters Joseph H Hoover Laura H Attwood and Lillian L Lester. Laura Attwood named executrix without bond.
An automobile owned by Mrs. W. C. Secrist of Viola reported stolen Tuesday morning was found Wednesday morning in Janesville. The car had been taken from in front of her Viola home and located near her mother's residence in Janesville.
The Marion Savings bank filed suit in district court Wednesday morning seeking judgment of 4120 dollars against Walter W. Hubbard as trustee of the James B. Wilson estate William W. Willson and others on a promissory note.
A brief note explains that snow does not cover about a third of the planet's surface due to varying climates and conditions across regions. It highlights regional differences in snowfall patterns and atmospheric factors influencing snow cover.
Mrs J A Titus 75 died at her Marion home 603 Third Avenue Tuesday at 3 p m after a stroke weeks earlier She was born Jan 19 1861 near Decorah and married Oct 30 1879 to J A Titus The family lived in Aurora Prairieburg and Marion Her survivors include son Howard M Titus daughter Mildred Titus two brothers one sister and four grandchildren The service is at Yocom chapel Thursday 9 30 a m with Rev J J Kidder of Mount Vernon officiating Burial is Oak Shade Cemetery.
Household goods will be sold at a private sale on Thursday afternoon conducted by Mrs J A Cooper. The notice provides no further details on items or location.
The Charles Hendrickson family will move soon to Minnesota. The Diana Fret club hosts a garden party and dinner honoring Mrs. G. O. Pyle who is moving to Hollywood Florida at the home of Mrs. Charles Sutliff Thursday at 6 p.m.
Joe Biggs remains in Iowa moving from Davenport to Cedar Rapids where he now resides with his parents Mr and Mrs C W Biggs.
Members of the Marion golf club intend to travel to Anamosa on Sunday for a golf tournament and a breakfast at the Wapsipinicon Country club. They must reserve with Claude Knapp by Friday.
The Rev. Loren Inman will conduct a prayer service at the Baptist church this evening. A business meeting follows. The choir will rehearse at 7 30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs J W Mulvany Mr and Mrs W G Koppenhaver Fred Rasmussen and Miss Mary Krall gathered for a steak fry at the Tripp cottage on the Wapsie near Central City on Tuesday.
The Kenaya Camp Fire group met at the guardian’s home on Wednesday to organize a swimming party on Thursday at the American Legion park followed by a picnic supper.
The Vinton A C defeated the Oak land Dairy team from Dubuque 11 to 4 at the fairgrounds Sunday. After Dubuque led 3-0 in the first, Vinton tied in the fifth and then scored five in the sixth and two in the seventh. Harbert pitched well with 11 strikeouts. Conzetti and Hipoche fanned 10 for Dubuque. Next Sunday Vinton faces Waterloo Black Hawks here.
Washington officials refused to lend army airplanes and an observation balloon for sham battles at the Iowa American Legion gathering in Clinton August 24 to 26. Acting Secretary of War Harry Woodring said repeated requests would hinder regular military training. The Clinton Legion post had sought the aircraft through Tom Slowie, secretary to the late Rep. B M Jacobsen.
At St Luke's hospital five newborns are reported this week. A son to Mr and Mrs H G O'Donnell of 2220 Grande avenue SE on July 28. A son to Mr and Mrs M J Reed of 637 Sixteenth avenue SW on July 28. A son to Mr and Mrs L J Wurster of Marion on July 27. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry G Hoyt of 1834 Fourth avenue SE on July 27. A son to Mr and Mrs Royal L Tuttle of Norway on July 26.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has performed every month since September 1935 and will extend its record through August 1937, marking one of the longest seasons for an American orchestra.
Fred Rasmussen will depart for Chicago during the night in a move noted by local sources. The exact timing and destination details are confirmed but not elaborated in the brief report.
Miss Mary Krall a student nurse at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids spent one night as an overnight guest in the Rasmussen home Tuesday and left Wednesday to visit her parents in Blairstown confirming a brief local social stay.
The Rev. I. E. Edwards of Cedar Rapids will speak at a special Townsend club meeting Friday evening in the city park.
Miss Virginia Crew of Perry arrived in Marion on Wednesday morning for a visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. G. Koppenhaver.
The Kramer family reunion will be held on August 2 at Daniels Park in Cedar Rapids. A picnic dinner will be served at 12 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Paul Vore traveled with daughters Roberta and Georgia to see the Clarence Stuart and Albert Clark homes in Toledo during a Sunday visit.
Mrs. Cora Starbuck and her daughter Mrs. Geraldine Johnson with children Billy and Marilyn visited Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vore in Martinez California as dinner guests.
Nakihopa Camp Fire group will meet Thursday at 11 a.m. at the home of the group guardian, organizing a morning session and activity schedule.
The Marionette 4-H club meets Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at the home of Miss Alice Wallace to discuss activities and plans for the week.
Mrs Norris Stewart will host Thursday afternoon for the Woman's Progressive club of the Dry Creek neighborhood.
Robert Thompson of Urbana visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Peddycoart.
A group of girls camps at Forrest cottage by the Wapsie river near Central City. Participants include Eleanor Hanna Margaret Zak Mary Adelaide Albaugh Arla Collis Elizabeth Sloss and Arline Starry. They are due to return home Thursday.
Llewellyn J. Levey of Orangeburg New York will stay two weeks as a guest in the home of his cousin John Fillmore located northwest of Marion.
Mr and Mrs T A Yocom hosted a dinner for Mrs Yocom to celebrate her seventy seventh birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs W W Yocom Miss Emilie Griffin and Miss Ella Kenney in a small family gathering.
The K B B class picnicked at Thomas Park Tuesday evening with supper for twenty two members and guests. Guests included Mrs. William H. Erwin of Milford New Jersey Mrs Gail Anderson of Waterloo Miss Marguerite Michel and Miss Iva Stevens of this city.
The annual Burns family reunion will be hosted August 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Kassle northeast of Marion. A picnic dinner will be served at noon.
Mrs. Fred Horak entertained members of a former Sunday school class of the Christian church of Center Point at her home Friday evening. Refreshments were served to 29 persons.
The church choir will meet tonight at 7 30 for rehearsal. A monthly fellowship supper at 6 30 will precede the rehearsal.
Miss Jean Lehdigh left Tuesday night for Perry to visit her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Applegate.
Mr and Mrs William Reep and Mr and Mrs Harry L Mellish are expected home today after a visit in California where they attended the Shrine convention.
The choir of the Methodist church will meet at 7 30 tonight at the church for a rehearsal led by the new director Mrs Peter Meci.
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