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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1937
Page
16
Financial and market notes show pork demand waning as supplies in several markets ease. Hog receipts reach around 9 000 to 11 000 head weekly amid lighter hog slaughter, while cattle and sheep movements remain steady to lower with mixed price shifts across regions and brands.
Prices for truck hogs at Wilson & Co. weaken Friday after a slight Thursday uptick. Figures show good hogs 140-150 lbs at 9.25 to 9.50, up to 11.60 for top grades. calf and sheep values mixed with prime steers around 11.50 to 12.50 per 100 pounds and cows and bulls lower in many categories.
A list of grain and produce prices from Cedar Rapids includes wheat at 1.08 per unit, oats 4 54748, rye 0.75, barley 7 541 83e, corn ear at 70, shelled yellow prices around 112 to 116, soybeans at 1.201235, hay 16.00 and straw 8.00, fruits and vegetables with oranges 3.75, lemons 1.00, potatoes old 2.25 63.10, new 1.75 42.50, bananas note shows now, cabbage crate 2.50, onions 2.00, apples 3.25, tomatoes 3.25, carrots 4.50, peas 2.50, beans 2.50, hides prices 10c to 9c, various calf kip and horse hides listed, plus green tides etc.
Wheat prices moved in a narrow range on the Chicago Board of Trade as early gains faded under long liquidation. July wheat closed down 1.4 to 1.42 cents, with corn and oats also mixed amid rain forecasts and Western selling.
Stocks drifted downward as labor disputes weighed on Wall Street with steel tensions and anticipated cuts to corporate profits. Trading picked up with about 750 000 shares as General Motors and Chrysler slipped, while some issues like International Paper and Standard Oil of New Jersey held steady.
Butter receipts steady prices unchanged. Eggs and cheese firm. butter futures mixed with some weakness. Live poultry receipts mixed. Plymouth Rock and White Rock prices reported. turkeys and ducks listed with varied quotes. Potatoes show weak demand and uneven regional quotes. US No 1 and No 2 prices noted for several varieties. New York dairy and poultry markets show steady or mixed trends with slight price adjustments across butter eggs and poultry sectors.
The largest coffin ever made, carved from hard limestone, 12 feet 6 inches long, 7 feet 6 inches wide, 4 feet deep, and weighing 60 tons, has been placed in the Cairo museum after being unearthed in a local tomb.
Mrs Elizbeth Colareo 23 hitchhiked 1800 miles from Silver City New Mexico toward her husband with two children Marie Artmnetti and John William in tow soap wet, te pe neat her husband.
Chicago grain quotations list wheat oats and soybeans with prices for July September and December futures. Minneapolis cash grain details include receipts and bids for No 1 dark northern No 2 yellow and hard Montana grades. Winnipeg market shows wheat highs lows and closes while Minneapolis cash bids cover several grain classes.
New York bonds show momentum for top grade corporate issues as investors absorb June Treasuries and lower commodity prices. American Telephone 3 3/4s Santa Fe general 4s and Detroit Edison 4 1/2s stand out while Treasury issues waver with 3 3/4s 1944-46 and 3 1/2s 1946-49 dipping. SEC registrations of large corporate issues spark anticipation of new financings.
Western grown wools moved slowly in graded sales with only moderate activity in original offers. Prices varied by buyer demand and grade, with several firms firm on higher quotes. Domestic Michigan and Wisconsin fleeces shown. sug ar futures steady while refiners plan a price increase from the 450 level.
Readable lines show Adams Express Alaska Jumap Allied Stores and many others in a broad stock quotation list. The page includes prices for Amoco, International, Ford, General Electric, Coca Cola, Union Carbide and multiple banks and railroads, with multiple figures and percentage changes noted. The document mirrors a busy trading snapshot with numerous named corporations and securities listed.
Hollywood insiders report Jean Harlow will be buried in Forest Lawn mausoleum near Will Rogers and Marie Dressler. Her mother and father and actor William Powell accompanied by relatives chose the crypt and plan removal next week with no services.
In Chicago on a Friday a 21 year old Minneapolis woman Miss Grace Myers and Frederick Taylor 24 suffered serious injuries after a playful carry up stairs ended in a fall from three floors. Myers had a fractured skull and was not expected to live. Taylor sustained spinal and internal injuries and a fractured left ankle.
President Roosevelt voiced hope Congress would approve the ever normal granary agriculture bill during the current session. He made the remark at a brief press conference before a weekend Potomac cruise aboard the U S S Potomac. Attending were Homer S. Cummings Henry A. Wallace James Roosevelt and Marguerite Le Hand.
Death reported of Wilfred S. M. Lazenby former resident of this city Lost life in Nebraska accident near Lyons when his truck caught fire Born October 11 1898 Cedar Rapids He is survived by Hiram H. Lazenby Mrs Bell Lazenby and Mrs F A Herman Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Turner chapel Rev George Stauffacher burial in Spring Grove cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Diouhy will be held at the Barta chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday conducted by Theodore B Hrubucek. Burial will follow at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Saturday evening.
Texas lawmakers repeal the parimutuel racing law after a 94 to 13 House vote and a 19 to 13 Senate tally. The governor's drive against gambling leads to a 90 day effective period, returning the state to pre 1909 1933 betting rules with racing legal but no track pools or bookies. Arlington Downs Alamo Downs and Epsom Downs expect limited meetings without parimutuel play.
A series of birth notices list new babies born to families in the area. John M Hladky Jr from 1905 B avenue NE born June 11 at St Luke's. a daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Miller. a daughter to Louis Buresh of Swisher born June 11 at Mercy hospital. a son to Lawrence Hauskins of 1963 B avenue NE born June 11 at St Luke's. a son to Roy Pickering of Keystone born June 11 at St Luke's. a son to Clifford Shearer of 1309 Sixth avenue Marion born June 10 at St Luke's. a daughter to Murphy Davis of 1121 Hubbard avenue NE born June 8.
William R Bachman 39 of 814 First Street W faced district court on a driving while intoxicated charge. Judge H C Ring fined 300 dollars plus costs and released him on good behavior with 100 dollars and costs to apply to the fine after Bachman’s attorney described it as a first offense. Police arrested him about 1 am after following his car for blocks. Leslie Rabik of 112 Thirtieth Street SE reported Bachman swerved into his motorcycle, throwing him to the pavement, injuring his right leg.
John Jackson and Alice Saulsbury received six month county jail terms for illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. Jackson, 24, from Rock Island, and Saulsbury, 28, from Cedar Rapids, were arrested May 2 for allegedly selling a quart bottle of whisky. Jackson may be released after 60 days for good behavior, effective May 3.
Ben Trimble, 53, of Cedar Rapids, pled guilty in district court on Thursday before Judge C. J. Haas to larceny charges. Sentence to be passed on Friday. Trimble was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly attempting to steal a 100‑pound drum of white lead from the W. J. French company warehouse at 414 Third Avenue SE, and was stopped by an employee.
Hatchery man A C Fobes doing business as Fobes Hatchery of Arlington seeks total judgment of 795.15 in a two count contract action in district court against W W McCray doing business as the Hatchery Men Supply House. Judge C J Haas Friday returned decrees quieting title to Cedar Rapids property in Oak Hill addition to Albert L Zachar and to Washington township realty in Mrs Blanche Romig. The actions aim to remove title clouds from recorder errors.
Leland Porter a Cedar Rapids machinist living near New Sharon had his stolen car recovered by six officers from Grinnell Sigourney and Oskaloosa. He was held at gunpoint until he proved ownership after forgetting to notify police. Porter vows he will inform authorities next time if the car is recovered.
Ernest George Beley Jr and Mary Margaret Neiers of Iowa City apply for a license. Alois Jedlicka and Mary Landergott of Cedar Rapids also seek licenses. Merton C Lewis and Norma E Brewer of Central City complete license filings.
Marion items state a pageant titled Through the Gates Beautiful by Ormal B Trick will be presented at the Methodist church Sunday at 10 30 a m in observance of Children s day. Mrs J H Stanaway directs with several groups including readers pilgrims and children s roles. The church choir and organist Mrs Mildred Edison will participate and baptisms or member receptions are planned.
W P C club met Wednesday at Mrs Will Kassler home with officers named Mrs J J Morrison and Mrs Joseph Zeman. High score went to Mrs Elmer Stamy and traveling prize to Mrs Neal Miller. Richard Hart to attend Boy Scout camp at Waubeek for five weeks as leader. Billie Harlan to join jamboree troop prep for Washington trip June 25. D A R to observe Flag Day with pot luck at Mrs T A Cunningham 336 Sixth Ave. Mr and Mrs W C Kitchen of Nashua visited Linn Buck home. Linn's Best 4 H met at Virginia and Mildred Sloan home. Rally day songs practiced. Peter F Schultz street commissioner released from St Luke's hospital after operation. Mrs Dora Morgan, mother of Mrs James Fairley, returned to Hopkinton. Betty Wallace and Dale Thomas attend Grinnell conference of Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship representing the Highroaders.
Minneapolis report outlines Harley G Webster an artist inventor whose device auto moves a folded road map as the car travels. The miniature motor shifts the map in step with speed while a lamp illuminates it for day or night viewing from the rear vision mirror. The map covers routes from 100 to 700 miles and is easily changed.
Mr and Mrs F C Fairhead transformed their back yard into a miniature village in Lorain Ohio. The scene includes a castle church two small houses and a tavern all built from small stones gathered and cut by the couple themselves.
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