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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1945
Page
6
Chicago and Sioux City livestock summaries note cattle gains of about 25 cents while hogs stay fully steady and sheep show activity. Top steer prices reach near 17.85, with varied calve and ewe quotes across markets, reflecting firming cattle demand and steady hog trade.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market remained at ceiling levels with top prime bur pens at about 1445 dollars and packers at 17270. The report lists various hog weights and packer quotes, alongside cattle, calf, and lamb markets, grain, hay, and other farm commodities reflecting a broad rural market snapshot. It notes ceilings for hogs and details prices for different weight categories and packer buyers in a period context.
New York and Chicago markets opened Monday with Motors and specialties leading gains while rails and industrials lagged. Lack of leadership kept the tone a touch bearish as the Dow and key issues showed mixed to flat results.
New York AP lines show receipts dated 12 days, total 3227 dollars firm at cent general wholesale prices. Fixed colors extras. No Lte No 4.45 and over 4. rmidium 46-44 Ihs 37 3c standard No ft ta No 4 35 tbs and over 36 0 current receipts 362¢ dirties 43 Ths. 35 2c checks 332.
Chicago market notes firm receipts across produce poultry butter eggs and cheese with varied prices. Leghorn roasters and roosters listed with 26 to 28 cents for fowl. butter shows 82 to 93 cents per pound depending on grade. eggs at 35 to 36 cents per dozen with dirties 12 to 13 cents. potatoes offered at 54 cents to a dollar per 50 pounds. cheese including twins and daisies priced around 65 to 70 cents. Reports indicate strong demand and limited supply, with California whites and other bulk lots priced accordingly and ship shipments scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
A fragment notes cheese and cheddar cheese sold to the army at 23 percent? cents per pound. Appears to involve about 440000 pounds.
James C. Downs Jr of the National Association of Real Estate Boards urged Congress to raise OPA rent ceilings as the House Banking Committee debates extending the price control program. He argued rent control uniquely affects property owners and highlighted its discriminatory impact on real estate owners.
CHICAGO AP Grain futures opened firm but mid session slipped with wheat and rye losing up to a cent. Corn and oats held steady with late session mixed moves. prices shown for July and September contracts and cash provisions listed for No. 2 red wheat and various corn and barley grades.
Tama man John Braye Jr., 38, was ordered held on 2000 bond for the September term of the federal grand jury on a charge of furnishing four Sac and Fox Indians with beer. He was arraigned in Cedar Rapids before US Commissioner Charles L Benesh. Bond posted by J H Neil Creamery Co of Tama. warrant served by Deputy Marshal Joe Petrus.
Courthouse judge Floyd Philbrick denied Walter Ellsworth a new trial in a case tied to a $1,000 judgment issued April 24 after a jury sided with the plaintiff. The Feb 24 assault claim by Jake Main, filed near Central City, was alleged as wilful and malicious while Ellsworth contends self defense.
Marian Meyers files a counter claim against Johni E Fessler for 25.15 dollars in district court seeking dismissal of a 51 dollar judgment won by Fessler in Justice Churchills court on May 11. The auto accident occurred February 20 at A avenue and Third street NW with Meyers alleging car damage and negligence by Fessler which he denies in justice court.
Charles Madison files a suit seeking 147.40 as commission from Mary Janko Emily Steadman and Lawson Steadman. He alleges an April 15 verbal agreement to find a buyer for Emily's cafe at 20 First Avenue NW with a 10 percent commission. He states Fern Campbell paid 1,800 for the cafe on May 28, and Madison claims 180 commission plus 17.40 advertising. Defendants paid 50 to Madison per petition.
A series of short notices reports Pvt Eileen Miller daughter of the Harold Millers transferred from Des Moines to Brook hospital Fort Sam Houston Texas with the Purple Heart division of the WAC. Also listed are Pvt Don A Rundquist transferred to Fort Knox Ensign Robert E Hense reported arriving in Australia and Mrs Lawrence Gordon and son David visiting relatives in Chicago.
Richard Albert Wombacher of Parnell wed Wilma Leila Kra bacher of Cedar Rapids Friday evening, officiated by Justice Howard 8 Churchill. The ceremony linked two families in a Cedar Rapids area event reported in city briefs.
Carlos Stageberg regional occupational analyst will address the personnel managers committee of the manufacturers' bureau at a Wednesday noon YMCA meeting. His topic is Setting Up an Analysis Program as It Affects Postwar Industrial Employment.
Bob Black, playground superintendent, said the course will start Thursday at 9 a.m. and run through Friday and Saturday at Club One-9-teen. Sunday's Gazette reported a Tuesday start.
Emma Kirkwood 78 widow of Arthur H Kirkwood died Sunday at 7 15 am at 1291 Twelfth street after a long illness Born March 14 1867 on a farm near Marion she lived here her entire life She married in June 1889 He died May 21 1929 She was a member of Marion Methodist church and Keystone division of the women s society Surviving two daughters Mrs Hazel Snell Marion and Mrs Ivah Hadwen of Chicago three grandchildren Lt J Kirkwood Snell now in Germany Mrs Martha Norman and John Snell Marion Services Tuesday at 2 30 pm in Yocom chapel Rev James P Gable will officiate burial in Oak Shade cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Also note former resident dies Mrs J M Case Hayward Calif sister of Mrs Owen Turner and Lee Brown dies Sunday Born Fannie R Brown Nov 10 1876 at Marion She moved west about 20 years ago Surviving husband five daughters a son and 10 grandchildren Services will be held Wednesday at Hayward Mrs Gordon injured Edith Gordon 785 Sixth avenue bruised ear and lacerated ear after being struck by bicycle ridden by Wilfred Wilkinson on Sixth avenue at Twelfth street
George Brousseau, mustered out of the Seabees in Providence, R I, has returned to Marion. He was a carpenter's mate, third class. Beverly Nedrow and Rosalie d Hess, with Rev Vernon H Carter, attended the Northeast Iowa Youth conference in Mt Vernon. Mrs T L D Hadwen of Chicago was summoned to Marion Saturday by her mother Mrs Arthur H Kirkwood's fatal illness. New hours open daily 10 am to 12:30 pm except Monday. Bailey's Mix Bar advertisement. Lora Jane, Ardith and Paul Faber, spending vacation with grandparents Mr and Mrs Owen Turner, returned Monday to Dumont.
Basil O Connor announces a drive to recruit 3000 more Red Cross workers within 60 days for duty in the Pacific after a month long inspection of fronts.
Chinese forces push toward Kweilin with a three pronged advance and attack near Luichow. Indications Japan is withdrawing from the Kweilin base as one Chinese column reaches 10 miles northwest of Kweilin amid bitter fighting.
Gov. Blue announced the appointment of Dr. Samuel W. Hamilton of the U S public health service to a special Iowa committee studying the handling of state mental patients. The panel includes four Republican lawmakers and will review processing methods, facilities, and private nursing homes. Dr. Hamilton directed a 1937 mental hospital survey for a national committee.
A jumble of lost and found notices for a female fox hound near Stone City with rewards, a billfold, a brooch, and a blue ring, plus numerous classifieds for jewelry stores, services, and a Father’s Day gift push. Names include Glenn Hoglan, Loren Beat, and James W Langton. Local businesses advertise watches, engraving, printing, and tailoring.
A compact collection of older classified items lists fur storage cleaning and conditioning with insurance, tree topping and yard work services, furnace cleaning offers, washer service and appliance repair, refrigeration service, lawn mower maintenance, and general masonry and cement work. Includes multiple contact phone numbers and local business names.
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