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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1950
Page
2
Chicago reports unofficial livestock estimates with hogs priced at the year’s high, ranges from 17.50 to 20.60, receipts about 400. Cattle and sheep also steady, calves and yearlings varied, with feeder steers and cows listed in broad ranges. Lambs ranged 25.00 to 30.00 as receipts totaled 100.
Iowa hog receipts for Saturday estimate 32 000, week 48 500, year 29 500 with actuals Friday 45 000. Prices steady to 7 25c lower for butcher weights under 240 lbs, heavier weights weaker. sows mostly lower. Barrows and gilts 160-180 lbs 17.25 19.25, 180-200 lbs 19.70, 200-220 lbs 19.25 19.80, 220-240 lbs 19.25 19.80, 270-300 lbs 17.75 18.75, 300-330 lbs 17.25 18.10. Sows 270-300 lbs 17.00 18.10, 300-330 lbs 16.75 17.75, 330-360 lbs 16.00 17.10, 360-400 lbs 15.25 16.75, 400-450 lbs 14.50 16.00, 450-550 lbs 13.00 15.30.
USDA cattle report notes fed steers and heifers mostly down 25 to 75 cents with cows steady to 25 cents lower and bulls weak. Stocker and feeder classes strong with top loads of high good to choice steers around 31.75 and 29 plus for various weights. Cows and calves mixed, prices quoted for good to low choice stockers and feeders and utility cows.
The Kansas City cattle market compares to last Friday with fed cattle down up to a dollar, cows weaker to a dollar, bulls steady to strong, vealers and calves slipping up to two dollars, stockers and feeders firm with several price ranges across heifers steers and calves. Colorado and other region prices appear mixed with highs around thirty one dollars and lows in the teens for common stock.
Hog market shows varied quotes with steers and butchers reporting price ranges by weight. Lower end prices move around 25 to 50 cents under. mid weights 160 to 180 pounds fetch near 17 to 19 dollars. Sows and larger hogs span 13 to 16 dollars with heavier lots around 13 75.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices ease by a dime to fifty cents with a quality premium on arrive. Detailed ranges cover hogs from 180 pounds to 600 pounds and cattle, calves, sheep and other commodities with varied per hundred weights and regional market notes. Mississippi River stages and rail points updated for local buyers.
In Chicago on Saturday trading, oats rye and soybeans led a broad selling wave as prices retreated. Wheat and corn also slipped though less sharply with July futures showing notable declines across grains and soy products.
Chicago AP reports no sales for wheat and corn No 1 yellow priced at 1.50 per bushel No 2 oats mixed at 95 to 96 cents No 1 heavy white 67 to 98 cents No 2 extra heavy white 99 cents Barley making 1.50 to 1.65 nominal and feed barley 1.15 to 1.25 nominal.
Waterloo notices show hog market activity with butchers and sow prices ranging from top 19.40 for 160-170 pounds down to 13.50 for 500-550 pounds. Heavier hogs fetch lower per-head values and top price movement signals a softening market.
Sioux City stockyards report 300 native cattle salable and fully steady with liberal supply of stockers. calves salable none.
In Red Bank New Jersey authorities evacuated 700 passengers after an explosive from the South Amboy blast area was found in a coal pile of a Pennsylvania railroad locomotive. Fireman R C Clayton discovered it as Army and military police searched the coal and reviewed the handling process. An investigation will determine how the device reached the coal pile.
Mrs. Harold Murphy advertised for her missing parakeet after it flew away on Wednesday. Mrs. James Temple phoned Friday claiming she found the bird and asked for proof. Murphy spoke to the bird over the phone and it responded by somersaulting and peering toward the receiver, convincing Temple to return the pet.
Four youths were arrested after a nighttime beer party in a vacant Des Moines house. Neighbors reported noise and police detained two girls ages 14 and 15 and two boys ages 15 and 16. Juvenile authorities took custody and began tracing the beer's source.
GO L N Gerard a Rock Island railroad section hand was injured at Homestead Friday afternoon when struck on the head by a crowbar. He suffered severe cuts and was treated at a hospital in Marengo before being sent home.
Marion residents read and hear of a Vernon family visit from Los Angeles, a St. Louis commencement for William Kempshall, and various local happenings. Messages note softball games, WCTU picnic, church events, and travels of James Patterson, Jerry Kusler, and the Starks family with Mild Health updates and community notices embedded.
Marion churches list morning worship Bible school and children's day programs at Baptist and Methodist congregations. Catholic mass schedule noted with pastors Rev T J McElliott and Rev Maurice Scallon. Chi Rho camp attendees gather after church.
In the listing, Methodist and Presbyterian pastors led Sunday services with morning and evening worships. The St Paul Lutheran, Calvin Robison trumpet solo, and KCRG radio broadcast are noted. Activities include Sunday school, church picnics, Westminster Fellowship, vacation Bible school participants, and a Seventh Day Church of God Sabbath schedule.
Hearing on an unfair labor practices charge against Wilson and Company adjourned to July 11 at 10 a.m. The May 16 start saw NLRB counsel Max Rotenberg present about 35 witnesses. more are expected when court reconvenes in Cedar Rapids federal courtroom.
Norma Fohlin, 12, was struck and killed in front of her home on highway 175 a half mile west of Stratford. Helen Anderson, the driver, said the girl stepped into the path of the car and could not be avoided.
Major General Ivan Mezhitsan, noted as a daring and decisive tank commander, died suddenly on June 7, according to Soviet press reports. He had been awarded the Order of Lenin and other high decorations.
Board of Supervisors of Linn County orders all landowners to destroy noxious weeds under Chapter 317 1950 Code. Notices require cutting burning or destroying weeds by specified dates June 15 June 30 and July 1950 with penalties including assessment of costs if not complied. County weed commissioner to enforce and publish notice in county newspapers.
State Conservation Commission invites sealed bids by June 30 1950 at 2:00 PM for 98000 bd ft hardwood logs located at Darling Lake Area three miles west of Brighton Iowa. Bids on forms furnished, with 5 percent deposit by certified check. Proposals may be rejected for reservations, technicalities, or all bids.
Notice is given that on June 15 at 9:00 a.m. a copy of the will and testament of Bessie M Moats, late of Linn County Iowa deceased, will be offered for probate before the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Courthouse. Arthur Axm ear Clerk of District Court Winfield A White Attorney.
Gladys H. Barger named executrix of the estate of Ta Meyers late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts to be paid to the undersigned. The trustee is authorized by the Clerk of Linn County District Court to administer the estate. oO. W. Caetanees Attorney.
A 14-year-old boy, Glenn Mangels, drowned Friday while swimming with two companions, Dwaine Divage and Bush Darling, in a pond on the Max Lynch farm near Fontanelle, Iowa. The pond, about 10 feet deep, is located 242 miles northwest of the town.
An 18 year old Grimes youth was fined 10 dollars and had his license suspended after trying to alter his license to appear 21. The judge had previously fined him 10 dollars for frequenting a beer-seller. The incident adds to reports of youths tampering with licenses to buy beer.
Des Moines AP reports 18 year old Paul Lee Chapman was fined $10 by Municipal Judge Ralph D. Moore for altering a driver's license after admitting he changed the age from 18 to 20 while his girlfriend played a prank. He says the altered license was not used to deceive anyone.
Fire Saturday morning destroyed the six room Lester Covington farm house a half mile west of Langworthy. Monticello fire department battled the blaze for two and a half hours but the head start was too much. Damage is estimated at 6000 dollars partly covered by insurance. The Covingtons have six children.
Doctors from across the United States attended the University of Iowa College of Medicine's first annual alumni reunion. The three oldest graduates present were Dr. R. E. Robinson of Waverly class of 1894, Dr. C. C. Griffin of Vinton class of 1895, and Dr. L. C. Kern of Waverly class of 1895. Dr. Frank R. Peterson of Cedar Rapids, former head of surgery at University hospitals, presided as master of ceremonies at a stag dinner.
Attorney General Robert L. Larson outlined the legal background of his drive against gambling and liquor-law violations to Iowa Methodists in Shenandoah. The Republican nominee for attorney general urged Iowans to cooperate in his anti gambling campaign after winning the party’s nomination by a large margin in the recent primary.
Lawrence Joseph O'Meara, 50, named by police as one of the slickest check artists, was indicted by the Polk county grand jury on four false check charges. He admitted passing 15 or 16 bogus checks in Des Moines and false checks in 19 other cities across 13 states in the past year.
Zelma Mae Rowland of Des Moines is in custody over the fatal stabbing of 36 year old Louie Crawford. Police say Crawford fought with a six inch paring knife said to be wielded by Rowland, and had a knife of greater size when he died. Both are described as Negro.
A three story brick Ramsey Memorial home in Des Moines now houses aged members of the Christian church. Former Oak Knolls nursing home was purchased in 1948 by the National Benevolent Association with a $105,000 gift from Miss Mattie H. Ramsey of Denver to remodel and furnish the facility for about 38 residents.
Colfax reports 22 year old Dean Otto of Grinnell arrested after stealing a car in Des Moines then taking a tractor and driving 40 miles. A radio from a train caboose led to his capture. Otto faces potential auto and tractor theft charges plus burglary linked to the caboose incident.
State Senator John Hattery leads a committee reviewing the municipal code to adopt a single simple assessment procedure usable by all cities and for all financed improvements. He cites current complex laws as hindering street surfacing sewer work and other projects and says simplification could cut costs.
About 400 young Lutherans are expected to attend the Luther League district meeting in Independence August 18 through 20. The theme is Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread with rural emphasis including a Barnyard Ballet and a picnic at a state park near Strawberry Point. Speakers include Henry N. Graven federal judge for the Northern District of Iowa the Rev Roald Braulick Independence and Larry Reyelts LeMars.
Des Moines AP reports six courtesy citations will be mailed next week, increasing the total to 170 since the program began last December 1. Recipients include Elmer and Mrs. Hoffman and Ervin Berg of Boone for aiding at an accident on Highway 30 May 1, plus Wilson Walker of Belle Plaine for traffic control and removing a deer, Chester Sutton near Monticello, and Harry Fowler at Oskaloosa.
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa World War II bonus board will hear the third appeal in 4 773 cases in district court at Orange City on July 15. William J. Shoemaker, 25, a Hawarden native in the navy since 1943, argues time in school is compensable under the bonus law. The board maintains regular college courses are non compensable, while specific technical training is. The board has paid 227,000 of 253,009 applications totaling about 84.15 million dollars. Unpaid claims will await 1951 legislative funding.
Two men were burned when a brush fire flared after naphtha mistook for fuel oil was added. Norman Opfer, a Springville trucker, suffered severe burns and was moved to Mercy hospital in Anamosa. James Ralston, 10, son of C W Ralston, sustained lighter burns.
Duk Sang Choi a 36 year old former Korean student at a Dubuque university faces a postponed murder trial. Prosecutor Fran cis Becker sought more time to prepare for a potential insanity defense raised by Choi's attorney. The court nullifies the Monday start date to allow further proceedings.
Two New Hampton farm youths were hospitalized in St. Joseph's with burns from a torch used to burn insects. Jack Phyfer, 14, suffered second and third degree burns on his hands and left leg, while his 3-year-old brother Thomas had burns on his hands.
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