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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1934

Page

17

Lower Grade Hogs On Market Prices Decline at Chicago

Chicago reporters note a flood of lower grade hogs due to dry weather, with prices dropping about 15 cents. Receipts at three markets totaled 20,050 with Chicago accepting 18,000 hogs, top price 3.55 and average around 3.35, while cattle receipts reached 1,545 and lambs 6,300, with markets largely steady and tops seen at 5.75 for cattle and 7.50–8.25 for lambs.

Chicago Pittsburgh East Buffalo Chicago Livestock API US Dept. Agricultures Neliini Jaiser Idaho ST Paul Livestock ST Paul 'Ap Ureke Hetter Erude Hoss California Slauchjee Omatia Livestock Omaha Api—'C Dept Agriculture

Prime porkers slight drop hits local market

Local hog prices ease with prime grades down a nickel and top hogs around 2.80 dollars per hundredweight. Good packers hold firm while liberal premiums vary by quality. Calf and cattle markets show mixed gains and losses across weight classes and grades.

Sinclair Oyessceers

Grain Prices Falter as Showers Reported in Northwest

Prices on the Chicago board of trade fell after forecasts of showers in Canada and the northwest. July wheat traded about eight cents below the prior day high as selling by commissions and locals moved to lock in profits. Traders noted rapid price changes and widespread stop loss orders while provisions weakened with grains.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Canada Northwest

Wall St Stocks End Mixed as Gains Tarnish on Drought Fears

Wall Street closed irregular after a brief session with mild gains on some leadership and short covering tied to Toledo strike talks and textile talks. Grain futures fell as rains boosted prospects in drought areas, while many blue chips and farm issues showed limited enthusiasm and several prominent rails and industrials drifted.

NEW York Toledo General Johnson Chicago Saskatchewan Alberta Jr. Case Deere International Harvester McIntyre Porcupine U. S. Smelting International Nickel Cerro de Pasco American Telephone Electric Auto-Lite U. S. Steel Bethlehem Steel Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Public Service of New Jersey Delanese Pennsylvania N. Y. Central Allied Chemical Continental Corn Liggett and Myers B Western Union Santa Fe General Motors Chrysler Loews National Steel General Foods

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Prices and Hides Sale

A Cedar Rapids miscellaneous listing shows market prices for farm produce, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and hides. Wheat, rye, corn, and hens prices are listed alongside wholesale fruit and vegetable prices for Frances, California Valencias, Florida scrap grapefruit, lemons, sweet potatoes, potatoes, bananas, lettuce, celery, cabbage, onions, and tomatoes. Also included are assorted hides and wool values with color descriptions and quality notes.

Florida

Grain Movement and Saturday Quotations Tally

Grain movement details by J E Bennett Co and W R R Jump with quoted prices for wheat corn oats and related stocks across Chicago Minneapolis St Louis and Kansas City exchanges. Includes receipts shipments and a wide list of equities with prices and percent changes alongside telephone and building details.

Markets Snapshot CHICAGO PRODUCE CROP PRICES

Chicago market receipts show butter at about steady with unchanged prices across butter and eggs. Poultry supplies remain steady with varied regional prices for hens leghorns fryers and turkeys. potatoes and other produce show moderate demand and trading as reports detail futures and standard prices for butter eggs and cheese in New York and Chicago markets.

Chicago Rock Springs Shipmerta Geaker Awbeamat Louisiana Texas Party Okahoma Louisiana Cobbers New York Orien Orotons

Bond Markets Mixed With Mixed Trading In Domestic Issues

New York AP reports a tearft Saturday for bonds with varied activity across domestic corporates and utilities. High grade issues showed firmness while secondary classifications saw modest gains and some declines. Notable mentions include Baltimore and Ohio, Duquesne Light, Pennsylvania and Postal Telegraph. Bond prices and yields reflect a cautious tone amid mixed sector performance.

York Feres Miwaukee Railway Hitmare Ohio Baltimore New York Sorbert Rasay United Drue Atretica

Toledo Seed Market and Flour Prices in Cloudy Markets

Toledo seed market lists prices for clover and alsike seed at 825 and 850, with flour shipments in Minneapolis remaining unchanged. Foreign exchange rates show irregular demand across major currencies and nations, with notable quotes for Great Britain, France, Germany, and others, including shifts between New York and Montreal regarding silver and metal prices.

Toledo Ted Clover Alsike Foreign Exchange NEW York API Foreien Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Jugoslavia Austria Hungary Brazil Shanghai Hongkong Mexico City Montreal

Chicago and Minneapolis Cash Grain Prices Mixed

Chicago markets show No 5 northern spring wheat around 96 to 97 cents and No 7 yellow corn near 9 to 10 cents in spot bids with various white oats and barley values. Minneapolis cash grain receipts totaled 52 cars vs 130 last year, with No 1 northern wheat around 1.04 to 1.07 per bushel and amber durum quotes near 1.20 to 1.26, while No 3 yellow corn runs about 53 to 54 cents and No 3 white oats around 42 to 43 cents.

Chicago Yellow Lake Minneapolis Montana

Two Of Quintuplets Reported Unwell In Ontario

CALLANDER Ontario INS Two of the Dionne quintuplets are reported unwell nurse says Marie the smallest and youngest weighs about 19 ounces and hasgrown worse doctor Dafoe expresses concern Jamaica rum given to her not helping color poor other two babies also not as well as Friday Red Cross nurse Miss Cloutier notes serious condition and plans for further care.

Marie Jamaica Dafoe Dionne

Belgian Delegate Withdraws From Geneva Disarmament Talks

Belgian foreign minister Paul Hymans decided to leave the Geneva disarmament conference mirroring Sir John Simon's move as progress was deemed unlikely. Security leaders push alternative proposals to the conference political commission, which may adjourn until after the League of Nations assembly in September. Momentum for Russia’s mutual assistance pacts raises expectations Moscow will join the league by September.

Geneva Paul Hymans John Simon League of Nations Assembly Maxim Litvinoff Russia League

Cedar Rapids Couples Granted Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses listed include Ralph A Pratt and Martha R Langden of Cedar Rapids. Darrell Jacob Hynds and Anne Frances Dobrovsky of Cedar Rapids. John L Carter of Bensenville and Marie L Wilson of Cedar Falls. Irwin L Biglow and Etta M Breish of Waterloo.

Ralph A. Pratt Martha R. Langden Cedar Rapids Darrell Jacob Hynds Anne Frances Dobrovsky John L. Carter Bensenville Marie L. Wilson Cedar Alls Irwin L Biglow Etta M Breish Waterloo

American chiefs back London for naval conference

Washington AP says American diplomatic and naval chiefs approved holding the 1935 general naval conference in London. Ambassador Robert Worth Bingham will lead preliminary talks and will raise no objection if Britain invites the United States. Preliminary bilateral discussions start next week among five key sea powers to set time and place.

Washington London Robert Worth Bingham United States

Tugmen On Lake Superior Strike Tugmen On Lake Superior

Tugmen of Duluth and Superior Wisconsin went on strike in solidarity with other Great Lakes port workers. Steamers faced little disruption now but high winds could halt lake traffic. Workers seek an eight hour day, the 1929 wage scale, one day off weekly, and a minimum monthly wage of 195 for firemen and linemen.

Duluth, Minn Duluth Superior Wis Great Lakes

Lubbers Elected President of Central College in Pella

Dr Irwin J Lubbers 38 of Waukesha Wisconsin has been chosen president of Central college succeeding Dr John Wesselink who resigned in March after nine years. Lubbers served four years as assistant to Carroll college president in Waukesha and will move to Pella next month to assume duties. He has seven years teaching at Hope college and one year as professor at Northwestern university.

Pella Irwin J. Lubbers Waukesha Wis Central College John Wesselink Lubbers Carroll College Central College Board of Trustees Hope College Northwestern University

Death notices for Mrs Anna Veley and Mrs Carrie Reed

Two Cedar Rapids area deaths are announced. Mrs Anna Trunee Veley, 67, wife of Elmer Veley, dies at home after a three week illness. Survived by husband, two sons Arthur and Ralph, four daughters, two sisters, and several relatives. Funeral in Beatty chapel with Oak Hill burial. Mrs Carrie Reed, 55, dies at University Hospital Iowa City after lingering illness. Survived by husband John, two daughters, one grandchild, four brothers, three sisters. Funeral in Beatty chapel with Shiloh burial.

Anna Trunee Veley Elmer Veley Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Arthur Ralph Boone Marshalltown Blanche Eastburn Hazel Sanders Margaret Prusha Chelsea Anna Parsons Waterloo Mary Krejer Emma Quackenbush South Dakota Royal Neighbors of America Beatty Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery Carrie Reed John Reed University Hospital Iowa City Linn County Walter Hendryx Alburnett Maude Hendryx Center Point Bernice Frentiss George Burns Gale

Michael Lynch Dies at Home in Waterloo

Michael Lynch formerly of Fairfax died at his Waterloo home Friday at 4 p.m. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Michael Lynch Fairfax Waterloo

Funeral services for Mrs Frances Kuba Monday at Turner chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Frances Kuba will be held in the Turner chapel Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. R B Hyten. Burial will be in the Bohemian National cemetery.

Frances Kuba Turner Chapel R. B. Hyten Bohemian National Cemetery Frank Ford Yocom Chapel C. J. Biddle The Christian Church H. G. Stitzer G. O. Pyle Kenneth Murdock Earl Biggs C. W. Biggs Marshall Swayne William Secrist Frank Hunter John Fairley Crab Apple Cemetery

City Briefs Fire Crews Respond to Grass Fire and Hotel Blaze

Firemen made two runs Saturday forenoon with no loss. At 10:05 am they tackled a grass fire on Elmhurst drive NE and at 11 am responded to the Roosevelt hotel engine room where paper burned on a shelf. No damage reported.

Elmhurst Drive Roosevelt Hotel

Court House News: Goodwin Sentenced on Statutory Charge

Thomas Goodwin a 52 year old from Quincy was sentenced to Fort Madison state penitentiary by Judge H C Ring on a statutory charge reported by a 13 year old boy. Sentence length to be announced Monday. Chaney of Des Moines pled not guilty to false uttering of a $30 check drawn on Vermillion bank presented at Montrose hotel and is jailed on $500 bond.

Thomas Goodwin Quincy Ili Fort Madison State Penitentiary H. C. Ring Goodwin G. K. Thompson Co. L. Chaney Des Moines Ring Chaney G. D Montrose

Brewery Engineers In Omaha Strike

Omaha AP reports twenty six engineers and firemen on strike in four breweries. Negotiations failed to end the walkout and damage to thousands of barrels loomed as steam plants were shut down paralyzing operations at Krug Fontenelle and Storz breweries while Jetter's reportedly stayed active by some accounts.

Omaha Krug Fontenelle Storz Jetter

Births Report From St Luke’s Hospital

Birth notices list four newborns. A son born June 1 to Mr and Mrs W R Tomec of 624 Nineteenth SE at St Luke’s. A daughter born May 29 to Mr and Mrs George N Myers of 321 Fourth Ave SW at Joe Luke’s. A son born June 1 to Mr and Mrs Lyle W Jones of 370 Thirtieth SE at St Luke’s. A son born May 29 to Rev Mr and Mrs A J Kindred of Mechanicsville at St Luke’s.

Mechanicsville St. Luke's Hospital

Six Billion Dollar Relief Bill Drafted

A House report details a six billion dollar relief bill authorizing transfers among RFC PWA and other funds to sustain CCC relief administration through March 31 1935 and TVA into the next fiscal year. It empowers the RFC to buy bonds of PWA grant beneficiaries and directs public buildings spending valued at 65 million to be selected by Morgenthau and Farley rather than Ickes, with projects limited to Treasury and Post Office approved lists.

Buchanan Texas RFC PWA CCC and Relief Administration Tennessee Valley Authority Public Works Administration Ickes Morgenthau Farley Treasury Post Office

Record Heatwave Grips Much of U S with Drought

A sweeping heat wave scorched two thirds of the nation with temperatures reaching 110 degrees or higher in many cities. Crop losses and water shortages grew as drought persisted. Officials warned of potential national feed shortages while denying famine, citing wheat carryover estimates. Chicago logged a record June high around 102.2 degrees and other cities set temperature marks.

Chicago United States Dean W. C. Coffey The Agricultural School of the University of Minnesota Federal Farm Relief Henry A. Wallace West Weather Bureau Milwaukee Peoria Springfield Til Concordia Kan Kenosha Wis New Ulm Minn Morris Ottawa Hoopeston Ill Dubuque

Rushed North By Plane To Escape Heat And Save Life

Kansas City dairyman L. J. Chapman was ordered by physicians to seek relief from extreme heat and was rushed to Duluth Minnesota by airplane. This marked his second emergency trip to escape heat, with a prior sunstroke in 1925 prompting a refrigerator car journey to Isle Royale in Lake Superior.

Kansas City L. J. Chapman Kansas City Dairyman Duluth Minn Chapman Isle Royale Lake Superior

Ten Tulsa prisoners escape through wall hole believed repaired

Ten prisoners escaped from the Tulsa county jail Saturday morning by crawling through a hole in a wall they said officials thought had been repaired. The group, including two robbery suspects, entered a jury room and left the building without interference.

Tulsa, Okla Tulsa County

Rossi And Codos Plan U S goodwill Flight Tour

Captain Maurice Rossi and Lieutenant Paul Codos, French trans Atlantic flyers, landed in New York after an unsuccessful Paris to San Diego attempt and announced a goodwill flight around the United States before returning to France.

New York Maurice Rossi Paul Codos Paris San Diego United States France

Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1934

In Cedar Rapids a toll record for 1934 notes the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths with details inherited from the city’s transport logs. The data shows trends in road safety and vehicle use during the year.

Cedar Rapids

Marion News: Water well delays pool opening at legion park

Marion residents learn two shifts drill to furnish pool water reach 175 feet. pool opening pushed to Tuesday or later with work sped. St Berchmans Seminary hosts a large music program and local gatherings follow.

American Legion

Plan Entertainment and Recital At Local Church Activities

Representatives of the seven ros ing divisions of the Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. O I Miller s home to plan a picnic for the Rainbow division winner led by Mrs A C Sloss. Co chairs were named with several assistants. plans to be finalized at division meetings Wednesday. Miss Edna Roberts hosted a piano recital at the Christian church with 21 pupils performing. a large audience attended as bouquets graced the rostrum and multiple solo and group numbers were performed. Junior Methodist Sunday school members were summoned for a 2:30 p.m. practice for Children s Day. Dr John Booth, recently in Iowa City for dental examinations, has returned home. Mrs J T Grayston announced her nephew Raymond G Thomas will attend the Naval Academy at Annapolis, son of Commander R G Thomas. Lucie Munier of 871 Tenth Street is ill. The Marion Country Club dinner dance was postponed one week due to conflicts. Presbyterian Sunday school beginners are asked to attend Sunday at 10 a.m. for Children s Day plans.

Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church O. I. Miller Rainbow A. C. Sloss O. S. Miller Leonard Taylor Leslie Phelps James Cippera Wilfred Stickney Addie Shumack Fred Holsinger Walter Patten Edna Roberts Christian Church Iris Edith Hagerman Virginia Sloan Mildred Sloan Esther Cunningham Miss Roberts Jane Helen Newlin June Weaver Mildred Livingston Jean Marie Stamy Phyllis Lanning Dorothy Adee Harilee Kindig Robu Hagelburg Lucile Mulvey Arleen Quaas Virginia Towers Matilda Sanborn Lois Stitzel Anna Helen Martin Lois Lockwood Verle Breed Frank Flack, Jr Presbyterian Sunday School

Motive Sought In Attempt To Poison Family With Gum

Police probe motive in an apparent plot to poison a family with poisoned chewing gum. Gum sticks found at Mrs. Georgia McKenzie's home bore a deadly coating and the envelope carried the word sample. Similar samples were found at three other houses in the same block.

Sacramento Calif Georgia McKenzie

Extremists Beaten In Radical Move At Socialist Convention

DETROIT AP Beating off an attempt to commit the party to violence and a revolutionary change of policy, the right wing old guard and centrists, favoring democratic methods, still held the upper hand in the socialist party Saturday. The party's national convention split by bitter dissension, defeated Friday night the left wing resolution calling for the assumption of power by dictatorship of the revolutionary classes and urging civil wars against imperialist, capitalist wars.

Detroit Socialist Party

Paschen Sent To Leavenworth For Tax Evasion

Christian P. Paschen city building commissioner under Mayor William H. Thompson was transported to Leavenworth federal penitentiary to begin a two year term for income tax evasion.

Chicago INS Christian P. Paschen William H. Thompson Federal Penitentiary Leavenworth Kan

Marion Area Church Schedules on Sunday Services

A listing of local church services across denominations in Marion. Baptist led by Rev Bridwell with Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11. Catholic mass at 7:30 and 9:30. Christian with Bible school at 9:45 and morning service at 11. Congregational at 10 Sunday school and 11 worship. Pilgrim Highraiders meet at 6:30. Free Methodist with 11 worship and evening none. Methodist with 9:45 Sunday school and 11 worship. Presbyterian at 10 Sunday school and 11 worship. Neighborhood Chapel with 9:45 Sunday school and 11 and 7:30 services. Seventh Day Church of God notes Saturday Sabbath at 10:30 and 11:30 worship.

William H. Bridwell Raymond Eckhart St. Joseph's T. J. McElliott C. J. Biddle Elda M. Kemp H. O. Allen Arthur Lyons W. E. Fisher M. Carson Christian Endeavor Ioin Ford St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Carl E. Krog William Mathis T. J. Miller Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Carl Carver

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