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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
10
Live stock markets in Chicago stayed nominally steady as hogs and light steers held the week's 10 to 25 cent gains. Hog run was 4,000 with best sales at 10 dollars, light sows to 9.15, heavies at 8.25, with barrow and gilt gains of 10 to 20 cents and heavy sows down 15 to 35 cents.
In Chicago markets the Department of Agriculture reports cattle receipts near 200 with calves 100, high and low weight steers mostly up to 25c, while dressed beef and carcass markets weaken late week. Sheep receipts 1,500 with spring lambs down about 50c, yearlings and heavy sheep mixed, top spring lambs around 12.25, close around 11.75 to 10.75 for best. Bulls and sows show modest gains, lighter weights and varied prices across categories.
Receipts compare with last Friday showing steady to lower trends across cattle and sheep. Cattle include lightweight steers and heifers steady while heavier stockers weaken slightly. fed steers and yearlings around 7.15 to 8.00 brought by load lots. cows steady to 5.5 with several grades noted. Sheep and lambs show spring lambs near 11.75, wool yearlings around 10.50, shorn yearlings 9.50, and lambs varying by weight with overall softer prices week to week. Pigs and sows show mixed prices with several weight ranges cited and odd heads at varied bids.
Omara Livestock Omaha reports cattle and sheep receipts for the week with stronger demand for fed steers and yearlings up to 25 cents, better heifers firm, bulls and feeders around steady. Cattle ranges show top loads near 8.25 to 8.50 for fed cattle, vealers weak, and stockers steady. Sheep and lambs show mostly lower prices with feeders down and range-fed lambs around 10 to 10.75, total receipts about 500. For week totals slaughter steady, pigs steady to 2 bits.
Orne Livestock market reports mixed cattle receipts with light yearlings strong and fat cows steady to lower grades slipping. Steers show little change while stockers and feeders firm. prime weight beef prices cited and heifers and light cows show modest gains. Lambs and ewes mainly steady to weak with top lamb prices near 9.90 and weekly range around 3 to 11 dollars for various sizes.
Iowa hog exports show mixed quotes as U S Department of Agriculture reports packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota processed 16,000 hogs in 24 hours ending Saturday. Prices for light to heavy hogs range from about 8.40 to 9.95 per cwt with knowledge of underscoring firmness.
Iowa hog buyers report varied bids by weight class across several yards. Prices range from about 140 Ibs for light hogs at 8.66 to 350 425 Ibs around 8.45 per pound, with midweight 200-423 Ibs near 9.00 to 9.30.
Fragmentary AP style listing shows Austin hog market terms with weight ranges from 180 to 550 pounds and varying price points around 8.85 to 9.55 dollars per hundredweight. Context implies a livestock market or auction bulletin with sacks and sets mentioned.
Hogs are unchanged on the local market with no grade changes on Saturday and the top price holding at 9.70. Other local markets report the same stability.
The Cedar Rapids miscellaneous section lists wholesale fruit and produce prices including oranges Valencias four dollars, lemons seven, potatoes between 2.50 and 3.75, apples Winesap one fifty per box, bananas head crate three twenty five to three fifty, celery three ninety, cabbage seventy two, onions one thirty five, strawberries four, pineapples three, and other items. Hides and cattle byproducts show varied per unit prices for beef hides calf hides and horse hides.
AP dispatch from Chicago notes butter receipts 15 119 firm prices steady. Poultry receipts 10 trucks steady with prices. Potatoes overall 108 on track 177 total stock best stock steady. demand slow. some regions show decay. Russets Idaho and Michigan priced around 5.00 and 3.15 respectively. White Rose and Green Mountain prices vary by grade. northern regions show fair quality with decay.
AP reports varied egg receipts in New York with firm prices. Fresh pore eggs mix of colors 23 to 26 cents per dozen, firsts 22 cents. Creamery eggs higher at 29 to 30 cents, with scores influencing value. Cheese receipts total 245,378, prices steady. Live poultry freight prices steady with roosters at 14 cents.
Chicago market brief notes butter and egg futures with storage standards and dates. Butter closed under storage and quality standards for November. Egg futures closed with refrigerator standards for October and storage packed firsts for June.
A list of marriage licenses includes Alfred J. Kelly and Marguerite Rice of Cedar Rapids. Frederick Wittke Jr. and Rose mary Henry of Cedar Rapids. Joseph Oustin and Mildred Stribling of Cedar Rapids. Jerry Akers Jr. and Wilma Price of Central City. LaVerne Loss and Mardell Kolp of Independence. Harry Adkins of Waterloo and Rose Havlik of Cedar Rapids. Harold Tyerman and A Lyne Mcillraith of Cedar Rapids. Stuart J. Dolan and Edna M. Happel of Cedar Rapids. William H. Bichel and Bertha Holdgrafer of Marshalltown. Wayne L. Stone of Ventura and Dorothy M. Carvey of Fayette.
Rains in the dry northwest spring wheat area prompted scattered selling on the Chicago board of trade. Wheat fell around one half to one percent with July at about 84 1/2 cents, while corn, oats, and rye showed modest movements amid light demand and mixed futures activity. Traders cited favorable weather and a Liverpool market dip as factors in the session.
Minneap lis area receipts and prices for grain and commodities listed with various grades and weights. Entries include corn oats and dark northern wheat with prices per hundredweight and per bushel, reflecting market activity and adjustments.
AP reports no cash sales for wheat. mixed corn prices range from 56 to 62 cents for various grades. Yellow corn and white corn values hover around 60 to 88 cents. Seed prices listed at 3.60 to 9.75 per cwt with miscellaneous notes on other grain components and a bellies price around 12 dollars.
The New York Bond Review notes increased buying in low priced utilities and rails lifting corporate bonds while government offerings mostly concentrated in eastern maturities. Prices rose modestly on several issues including American and Foreign Power 5s and St. Paul 5s as markets monitor European unrest and the Paris socialist government's actions.
Partial OCR notes list government pond, Treasury values, and ranges with figures such as 47-52 117 and 44-54 112, plus 46-49 108.7 and 51-55 104.1. The text reads like columnar financial data from a New York ledger or government report with scattered phrases including 3108.1 Treasury.
Foreign exchange rates show wide spreads for currencies from Britain to Argentina with Tokyo and Shanghai rates listed. In Boston, wool buyers focus on spot purchases with graded French combing wools around 85 8 1 2 c and fine clothing at 81 83 c, with Ohio fleeces moving at 37 38 c grease basis and other grades at 31 33 c.
AP report notes a 0.15 cent drop in flour prices with carload deals quoted at 6.40 per barrel and standard middlings listed around 19.00 to 19.50, reflecting lower commodity values and market shifts.
The New York stock market ended with scattered gains as some equities rose slightly while the European muddle weighed on sentiment. Volume stayed light with transfers near 250 000 shares, the smallest in about a year, amid merchandising issues tied to wartime hopes.
Bonus spending after mid month tops gains as bond divisions improve. Low priced rails and utilities rise while grains and cotton fall. Popular stocks include Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward May Department Stores Colonial Beacon Oil and others with rails improving but auto production sliding over 6 000 cars this week to 101 896 units versus 79 855 a year ago.
Albert L. Adams, 66, was found dead in his car off Center Point Road at 6 Avenue NE Monday. Coroner B L Knight ruled heart attack as the cause. A Spanish American War veteran and former Waterloo resident, Adams had been living in an auto trailer near Riverside Park and kept lawn mower sharpening gear in the vehicle. Efforts to reach his sister Mrs. Harry Shaw of Shellsburg were unsuccessful at noon Saturday.
George E. Ridgeway longtime Plymouth livestock dealer and father of M L Ridgeway of Mason City died at the family home in Mason City after a lingering illness. Survived by son M L Ridgeway and two daughters Miss Joy Ridgeway and Miss Ethel Ridgeway both Cerro Gordo county officials. Funeral set for Mason City Monday at 1 p m with burial in Plymouth Iowa.
James M. Fordice long time Shueyville resident and retired farmer died at a local hospital Friday evening after a long illness. Born June 24, 1855 in Bloomington Illinois he moved to Iowa with his parents before the Civil War and lived near Shueyville except nine years in Kansas. He farmed until retirement and had resided in the Shueyville area since.
Harley Fordice Ea ton Fordice and two half-sisters Alta Fordice and Mrs. F A Eaton of Shueyville are among many relatives in the obituary. Survived by 37 nieces 66 great-nieces 24 great-great nieces and nephews. He belonged to United Brethren Church of Shueyville. Preceded by brother Benj D Fordice and sister Mary Fordice. Funeral Sunday at 4 p m in United Brethren Church Shueyville burial in Shueyville Cemetery. Turner chapel to host calling hours.
Mrs Sadie Mary Moore born June 1 1876 in Vinton died at 9 25 pm Friday at 1608 C avenue NE Cedar Rapids after a long illness. She married Arthur J Moore June 26 1901 in Vinton and leaves two daughters Mary E Moore and Agnes M Stamy one granddaughter Mary Ellen Stamy and a brother S A Allom of Vinton. Services at Turner chapel 2 pm Monday with calling hours at the chapel.
Clarence E. Goodhue died at his Cedar Rapids home on Friday night after a brief illness. Born November 2, 1872 in Monticello, he moved to Cedar Rapids at age two and had lived there since. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs. Robert J. Minor, sons James J. and Fred E., father J. H. Goodhue, sister Maybelle Goodhue, and grandson R. De Wayne Minor. employed as merchant policeman since 1923. Turner chapel service scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Monday. friends may call.
Elmer Collicott of 629 Eighth Street SE died at a local hospital Friday at 5 30 PM after a short illness. Born March 31 1868 at Vinton he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1918 and operated a garage until 1929 when he retired. Survived by wife Effie son Delbert and brother Herman in North Dakota, preceded by his parents and a daughter Ethel. Moon chapel service Sunday at 2 30 PM conducted by Rev Nelson Dreier burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Lulu Shaffer widow of John Shaffer died at her home 848 Second street SW at 1 05 a m Saturday after a lingering illness She was born March 25 1878 near Robins and had lived in Cedar Rapids twelve years Surviving are two children Alva and Genevieve a step daughter Mrs Cora White Ridgewood N J two sisters Mrs Minnie Huston and Mrs Mae Townsend both of Cedar Rapids three brothers Will Andrews Robins George Andrews Marion Earl Andrews Cedar Rapids and a new Mrs John Green of Rol Funeral announcement will be made later Friends may call at the Rohn chapel
Peter M. Richter 75 of Cedar Rapids died at his home 608 Eleventh avenue SE at 4 30 am Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Bohemia June 29 1860 he came to Cedar Rapids about forty six years ago. Survived by wife Katherine a son Frank A Cedar Rapids two grandchildren. Member Woodmen of the World. Funeral Monday at 2 p m at Janeba and Sprosh chapel conducted by Theodore B Hlubucek. Burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at chapel Sunday evening.
Mrs Anna Gustafson widow of Adolph F Gustafson died at a local hospital after a lingering illness she was born in Scotland September 23 1856 she is survived by one son Adolph and three brothers Funeral services are set for 2 pm Tuesday at Beatty chapel conducted by Rev George Stauffacher burial will be in Linwood family lot Friends may call at Beatty chapel Sunday and Monday evenings
Funeral services for William Lewis Richards will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Ira E. Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Three bandits fled after a daylight robbery at a Cold Spring mall stole about $2500. They ditched their car during the getaway and authorities sought them Friday as they fled toward the countryside.
The five Marion Camp Fire groups met in Thomas Park for a grand ceremonial Friday with 56 girls in the circle around a log fire. Miss Margaret Oldfather led Wohelo call, flags and Camp Fire law were demonstrated, and ranks were conferred on Mary Balster, Joan Balster, Arlene Tow, Kathleen Newlin, and others.
At a Marion Board of Education meeting Dorothy Faris was elected English instructor replacing Miss Margaret Wood who resigned for a job in Austin Minnesota. Mathematics teacher Carol Johnston resigned to move west for health reasons and pursue a master's degree. Eldon Coffman was named coach at Cornell College. Henry Arp Jr. won half the Smythe scholarship at Cornell College. The PTA requested health checks for all first time Marion pupils and the board approved funding three horns for the band.
Mr and Mrs Harley Breed were honored at a Delta Delt club surprise party Friday marking their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. A dinner was served and cards were played with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Hense Mr and Mrs L M Phelps Mr and Mrs George Kindler Mr and Mrs W E Smith Mr and Mrs S C Thomas Mrs James Pringle and William and Verle Breed.
The Woman's Missionary Society and the Newell Trimble Missionary Society of the Christian Church merged at a Friday meeting hosted by Mrs. I O H Brenneman. New officers: President Mrs Fred Lang Vice President Mrs Fay Marsh Secretary Mrs Roy Mack Treasurer Mrs Clarence Meggers.
The Rachel Booth guild of the Baptist church met Thursday at Mrs. Roland Fowler’s home. A picnic luncheon was served and programs given. Plans were made for a kitchen shower to be held at the next meeting at Mrs. G. A. Patschke’s home.
Mrs M J McEnany and her children Hazel and Dorrance left today for a boat voyage to attend the ordination of their cousins Frances J McEnany of Dubuque and Patrick W McElliott of Ryan into the Catholic priesthood.
George Burch of Cedar Rapids spent Friday in the H. F. Breed home, indicating a social or domestic visit. The event centers on a local resident in a familiar residence setting.
Billy Reed, previously at tending Columbia College at Dubuque, returns to Marion to spend the summer.
Mrs. E. V. Shessler and her daughters Lois Joyce and Marian from Indiana Harbor Ind visit relatives Mr and Mrs E J Reed and will spend several weeks here.
Miss Elaine Schelen and Miss Irene Nowickey of St. Paul Minnesota visit Mrs. Kate Grieshaber and other relatives, spending time at the grandmother's home.
The Clark family reunion will be held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Roberts south of Marion. Family members are advised to gather for the afternoon event and share a meal together.
Miss Cecil Ross of Los Angeles will arrive in Marion Sunday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Will Ross from California.
A large Friday crowd attended St Berchmans seminary commencement as seventeen boys including Thomas Boyle Leo Morrissey James Zirbes John Refregier Robert Davin John Hockery Dwain Cruise LeRoy Powers Charles Ruth Robert Walsh Hugh Tovar Edward Mullaly Charles Bray George Bray James O'Brien John Hamm and Charles Alig received diplomas. Rev Sylvester D Luby of Columbia College Dubuque delivered the address and Rev E F Becker conferred the honors. Music by the St Berchmans chorus junior gleen club and orchestra accompanied the program finale a play titled The Ghost of Half Penny Lane.
Mr and Mrs Owen Fernow of Marion travel with their son Wilson Fernow of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Fernow to Montreal Quebec and the New England states. Miss Alice Fernow an instructor at Linden Vermont normal school will join them home in about two weeks. They left Saturday.
An honor meeting will be held at the home of guardian Mrs. J Lawrence Bigger on Monday evening. The group met Friday in the ping pong loft at Martha Ann Youngs home with Mildred Kindig Darlene Keenan Mary Hart Lois Culver and Zella Mae Fenlon on the program.
Mrs Laverne Robertson hosted the My T Fine bridge club on Monday. Prizes went to Mrs Edyth Ross Mrs Doloras Shimerda and Miss Bernita Fee. Other members present were Mrs Flora O Brine Mrs Lucille Sarver Miss Bernadine Boyle Miss Jennie Lindquist all of Cedar Rapids. Guest was Miss Etta Wicke of Cedar Rapids.
Miss Gwendolyn Newlin, joined by Mr and Mrs Slade and Miss Nona Collins of Dumont, left on Thursday for a two and a half month journey to the western states.
Children of the Presbyterian beginners department are urged to attend Sunday school to organize activities for Children’s Day set for June 14.
Mrs Douglas Kasanos of Atkins is spending this week with friends in Marion enjoying local hospitality and social visits.
Loyalty Sunday is observed at all services of the Methodist Church. Immediately after the morning service, all young people interested in attending the Clear Lake Institute with their parents are asked to meet to discuss delegation plans.
Mrs. Carl Edda near Marion entertained the Merry Eight club Thursday with assistance from Mrs. Vernon King. First prize at cards went to Mrs. William Goodnow and second to Mrs. Lew Hoyt.
C. J. Newlin and Fred Newlin announce their sister Mrs. J. W. Anderson is recovering satisfactorily after a mastoid operation at the hospital in Council Bluffs.
Grinnell college senior Miss Margaret Miller spent Friday visiting Marion, detailing her trip and activities during the afternoon call on the town.
Mrs James Bromwell hosted a Friday bridge club gathering at her home with members enjoying an afternoon of spirited play and socializing.
Multiple congregations in Marion announce Sunday activities from 9:45 a.m. Bible school to 11 a.m. worship and 8 p.m. union services. The Sunshine Mission in Cedar Rapids supplies the preacher Rev. Frank Ward for Baptist union, with other churches listing masses, sermons, and choir plans.
The Rev. C. E. Krog is pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Mrs. Lester Boettcher superintendent Morning worship follows at 11 30 a m Sermon titled Our Confession of God the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost Martin Wiedbusch directs the choir and Miss Mary Lockwood is organist Seventh Day Church of God Sixth street at Ninth avenue Sabbath school Saturday at 10 30 a m Mrs Carl Carver superintendent Morning worship at 11 30
Widespread drought and late frosts push prices higher as dealers rush orders to farms. New potatoes in Chicago fetch five dollars per hundred pounds while butter and egg futures rise to seasonal highs. Southern crop losses loom, with Alabama Georgia Tennessee and Maryland facing up to 100 million dollars in potential damage as relief efforts are organized.
Four people detained by Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon on Highway 161 near the Johnson county line in connection with a theft of 45 dollars from Charles Pratt, 70, near Waubeek were freed Saturday morning without charges. They were held overnight at the county jail.
The will of James E. Townsend who died May 19 in Cedar Rapids was admitted to probate Friday in district court. His daughter Helen Fay Townsend is principal beneficiary and C. F. Clark is named executor. The will was dated August 27, 1935.
Violet L Huff files for divorce from Francis A Huff on cruel and inhuman treatment. Married Aug 31 1908 at Des Moines. She seeks custody of minor children and title to real estate.
The Home Owners Loan Corporation of Washington DC seeks a 2382.03 judgment in district court in a secured note case against Clara Belle Dice Roe.
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