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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1945

Page

12

Cattle Down and Hogs Steady in Thursday Livestock Estimates

Chicago AP reports official Thursday salable receipts of 6000 hogs 5000 cattle and 1000 sheep. Hog and sheep prices steady cattle mostly weak to 25 cents lower with top steers at 18.00. Omaha market notes firm hogs at ceiling levels and mixed cattle tone with steers 17.60 to 18.25 and calves around 15.75 to 17.25. Sheep trading not fully established with lambs and pelts varying by grade.

Chicago IWPA Omaha Lamba

Sioux City Livestock Market Report Input

Salable receipts 7000 early sales steady. Cattle bids lower. Cows mostly stockers and feeders. Early bulk feeders and steers quoted high. Hogs receipts 4390 active. barrows and gilts steady. Sheep recount 1000 all salable. western fed shorn lambs and trucked in lambs. Trade unclear.

Sioln City Sioux City WFA Rany Nedium

Des Moines Area Hog Receipts and Prices Reported

Combined receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in Interior Town and southern Minnesota for the 48 hours ended Wednesday were 27 900, compared with 232 700 a week ago and 37 200 a year ago. Active steady demand, pork product prices listed for various weights and hog classes.

Des Moines Interior Town Minnesota

Low hog prices reported in Des Moines and surrounding markets

A brief market note outlines fluctuating hog prices in Des Moines and nearby towns. It lists figures such as 14.00 and 149, with references to packing, sows, and various lot numbers. No clear event or date is given.

Des Moines Sasonc Waterloo Ottumwa Austin Tanto Gerod

Cedar Rapids Hog Market Holds Ceiling Prices

Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market stayed at ceiling levels on Wednesday. Top prices for prime butchers reached $14.45 and packers $13.70, with good hogs and weights listed across multiple categories. The cattle section shows varied steers, bulls, and cows with ranges in the 10 to 16 dollar area, plus calf and sheep details and commodity quotes for corn, soybeans, oats, and wheat. Also included are river stage figures for Davenport, Keokuk, and nearby ports with fall levels reported.

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Aviations in Lead Again Headlines Stock Market Rally

New York traders pushed aircraft stocks higher in Wednesday’s session while utilities and select specialties lagged. Overall turnover approached 1,600,000 shares with notable activity in Butler Bros and Qua O Com among others.

New York

Railroad bonds extend gains in a slow market

In a narrow range with slow activity, railroad bonds edged higher led by Rock Island refunding 4s touching a new peak near 70. Convertible 4s traded around 123 as U.S. governments and high grade corporates remained steady. Foreign issues like Australia 4s and Chile 6s posted firmer prices amid selective demand.

New York Rock Island Chile U. SS Australia

Chicago Produce Market Report Highlights Prices and Supplies

Chicago produce market notes no car arrivals and firm, unchanged butter and eggs receipts. Potatoes show light demand with new ceilings pulling prices lower, while California sacks of Bliss Triumphs and various U S No. 1 sizes offer firm price levels amid overall light offerings.

Chicago California U. S U S U.S

New York Eggs and Butter Market Prices Report

AP dispatch reports wholesale egg prices with variations by grade and weight in New York mixed colors, extras, and standard grades. Butter receipts total 2 138 713 with prices unchanged and cheese receipts at 39 825 with no quotations available.

New York

Wisconsin Cheese Sold to Army in Plymouth Sale

In Plymouth Wisconsin eleven cat twins and cheddars were sold to the army at 23 cents per pound. The sale totaled about 440000 pounds.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wis

Fresh Eggs for G I s Soon to Reach Troops Overseas

The Quartermaster General announces shell eggs in force will be shipped to American soldiers abroad after three years of relying on dried and canned eggs. A new package design promises safe overseas transport despite rough wartime handling.

Chicago G. I. Joes Office of the Quartermaster General

Rye Gains Four Cents as Corn Hits Ceiling

Chicago markets report rye climbing over four cents per bushel while July and September corn trade at the $1.185 ceiling. Wheat futures rise 5 to 11/4 cents, oats up about 15 to 16 cents, rye gains about 2 to 4 percent, and barley climbs near 11 to 14 cents. Cash provisions show No. 2 hard wheat at 176, No. 2 red 179, crude yellow corn 102, oats 72, and barley 115 to 119 1/2 cents per bushel.

Chicago

Claim Property Sale Forces Suing For House Deed

Irma Holloway and Melvina Pitlik sue A. Rapoport and Sarah Rapoport of 2301 Blake Blvd SE to recover deed and abstract for 412 416 Sixth Avenue SE. They say a written agreement dated Jan 15 sold the property for 150 cash with possession due May 1, but the defendants refuse to comply and Rapoport allegedly destroyed the contract.

Irma Holloway Melvina Pitlik A. Rapoport Sarah Rapoport Blake Boulevard Sixth Avenue SE

Bradshaw Divorce Petitions Filed by Both Spouses

Georgia Ann Bradshaw filed against William Bradshaw on Tuesday with cruelty as the charge. He filed against her on Wednesday. The couple wed July 24, 1924, no children. They live at 526 Sixth Avenue SE. He works at Penick and Ford. She seeks $50 monthly alimony and the return of her maiden name, Georgia Arm Cregsr.

Georgia Ann Bradshaw William Bradshaw

Madison ends suit over sales commission in out of court settlement

Charles Madison had his suit against Mary Janko Emily Steadman and Lawson Steadman dismissed on Tuesday in Judge G K Thompson's court. He claimed $147.40 for a sales commission in finding a buyer for Emily's case at 420 First Avenue NW. The case was settled out of court.

Charles Madison Mary Janko Emily Steadman Lawson Steadman G. K. Thompson Madison Emily First Avenue NW

Attorney Edward Dahms Sues Freese for 131 Dollars and 55 Cents

Edward J Dahms of Cedar Rapids filed a district court suit against Elwood Freese seeking 131.55 with claim of 141 55 due for employment from January 16 to March 22 1943, stating 10 dollars has been paid.

Edward J. Dahms Cedar District Elwood Freese Dahms Freese

Wills of Vermont Named to FCC by President Truman

Former Vermont governor William H. Wills was named to the Federal Communications Commission to succeed Norman S. Case as his term nears expiration. Truman noted a Republican replacing a Republican, stressing political neutrality.

Wills of Vermont FCC Washington William H. Wills Truman Federal Communiications Commission Norman S. Case

Widow Helen Dahn Found Dead In Marion Apartment

Mrs. Helen L. Dahn 57 widow of Arthur J. Dahn was found dead Tuesday afternoon in her apartment at 415 Tenth Street Time of death was 4 p m Monday She was born Sept 7 1887 in DeWitt and educated at DeWitt HS Mount Mercy college Cedar Rapids and Iowa State Teachers College She taught in Elkton S D Arlington and Dubuque She married July 14 1909 in DeWitt They lived in Dubuque and Elmhurst Ill before moving to Marion in 1930 Mr Dahn died in 1940 She belonged to Marion Methodist Church Marion O E S and Marion Linn chapter D A R Surviving are a brother Talbot F Latham Davenport a half brother and half sister Arthur O Gordon Merna Neb and Mrs Lelia Brotherton National City Calif Services will be held Thursday at 230 PM in the Yocom chapel with Rev James P Gable and Marion O E S taking part Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Friends may call at the chapel.

Helen L. Dahn Arthur J. Dahn Tenth Street DeWitt DeWitt High School Mount Mercy College Cedar Rapids Iowa State Teachers’ College Elkton S. D Arlington Dubuque Arthur O. Gordon Merna Neb Lelia Brotherton National City Calif Yocom Chapel James P. Gable Marion Cedar Memorial Park Friends m

Ruth Stanton Weds Lt LeRoy Hahn in Cedar Rapids Home

Ruth Stanton of Marion and Lt LeRoy Hahn married Tuesday evening at the Yeoman home Cedar Rapids. The couple, both Marion high school graduates, plan to report to Fort Sam Houston after a brief wedding trip. The ceremony featured Miss Verle Breed as maid of honor and M. B. Hahn as best man with a yellow color scheme and a three tiered cake.

Ruth Stanton Marion Catherine Stanton Ralph Stanton Mt. Vernon LeRoy Hahn William J. Sullivan Cedar Rapids E. J. Yeoman B Avenue NE C. V. R. de Jong M. B. Hahn Harley F. Breed Ella R. Miller Hahn Marion High School

Obituary and society notes from a midwest issue

Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur H. Kirkwood were held in the Yocom chapel with burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Mrs. L A Strooper arrived from Little Rock to visit relatives. Local notices include hospital returns and multiple travel or guest arrivals, plus brief ads and shop hours. Military and family updates mention Capt Edward Hanna, Miss Mildred McDonnell, Palmer Bock, Earl Tharp enlistment, Sgt Harry Dunlap, and Sgt James Hiner.

Mrs Beidleman Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Lillian Blanche Beidleman 28 died Tuesday evening in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. She married First Sgt Kenneth R Beidleman Sept 6 1941 in San Antonio. She is survived by husband daughter Sherron Ann two sisters and two brothers. Services at Yocom chapel with time to be announced.

Lillian Blanche Ebeidleman Cedar Rapids Chattanooga Tenn Robert C L. Blanche Carpenter Lary Marion Texas San Antonio Kenneth R. Beidleman India Fourth Avenue Beidleman Methodist Church Sherron Ann Beidleman Alfred Lary Cleora Howland Evah Paul Eva Miller Mexico Yocom Chapel

Batchelders Celebrate Their Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Batchelder observed their golden wedding with a family dinner at 690 Fifth Avenue. Attending were children Lynn of Cedar Rapids, Thomas Taylor of Alburnett, and Clifford Armstrong of Marion. Marvin Batchelder could not attend from Auburn, New York. The couple, natives of Jones County, married years earlier and pursued farming before Batchelder entered the Martelle creamery business and later ran the Marion creamery until retiring in 1940 due to ill health.

C. E. Batchelder Fifth Avenue Lynn Batchelder Cedar Rapids Thomas Taylor Alburnett Clifford Armstrong Marion Marvin Batchelder Auburn N. Y Jones County Batchelder Martelle Springville Linn Grove Marion Creamery

Quaas Couple Fetes With Family After Wedding

Sgt and Mrs Paul Quaas were honored by Mrs Quaas aunt Mrs La Verna Crew and the Walter H Applegates at a dinner Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Richard Crew of Chicago and their daughter Virginia. Mrs Quaas reports to the Army Nurse Corps at Kelly Field Texas this week. Sgt Quaas reports to Santa Ana California.

Paul Quaas

House approves federal employee pay raise in historic vote

Washington ins reports the House passed by 317 to 36 a bill granting a pay increase to over 1.25 million government employees. It marks the first basic federal raise since 1928, with the initial year cost hundreds of millions higher than the Senate plan. A conference committee will reconcile remaining differences.

Washington INS House

Roy Wilson seriously ill at St Luke’s hospital

City brief reports Roy Wilson of 211 Third Street SW is seriously ill at St Luke’s hospital. It notes other items including a Chamber of Commerce purchasing agents committee meeting at Montrose hotel and a drunkenness case against George Hillmer, with involvement of Mrs Slaymaker. It also corrects Whipple contest results naming Kathleen Robison as second prize winner over William Cohen of Cedar Rapids. Cohen won third.

Roy Wilson Third Street St. Luke's Hospital The Chamber of Commerce Montrose Hotel A. L. Taylor Kathleen Robison W. J. Robison Elmhurst Drive William H.cohen Cedar Rapids Coe College Cohen

Clem Crowe To Speak At Lions Club Luncheon

Clem Crowe new Iowa football coach will address a Lions Club luncheon at Thursday noon at the Roosevelt hotel. The event gathers local business leaders and fans ahead of the upcoming season.

Clem Crowe University of Iowa Lions Club Roosevelt Hotel

Kelvin society elects officers at Coe campus meeting

Rex Conn farm editor of The Gazette was chosen as president of the Kelvin society. Dr. Eric L. Clitheroe associate professor of Bible was elected vice president and Mildred Deischer instructor in home economics was named secretary during a special campus meeting.

Rex Conn The Gazette Kelvin Society Coe Eric L. Clitheroe Mildred Deischer

Devout Prayer for Rain Answered

METTER GA residents rejoiced as rain finally fell after a day of community prayers. Stores closed and worshipers attended services as the drought ended and crops including tobacco and corn revived with soaking showers.

Metter Georgia

Accusations Mark British Vote Prelim

London AP reports bitter campaign clash as Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee trade blame over coalition breakup. Churchill says Attlee signaled ministers would stay on until end of parliamentary session. Attlee accuses Churchill of private admissions and pressure for immediate election amid wartime strain.

London Britain Churchill Labor Party No. 10 Downing Street Attlee

In Memoriam and thanks from Fisher family

Card of thanks from Mrs Mary Fisher and family for kindness and floral offerings during illness and death of husband and father. Also includes mournful notices for Leonard Modracek and Ernest Wilson with short memorial sentiments and family names. Lost and found notices from serviceman's wife and various local ads follow.

Mary Fisher

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