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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
2
Chicago reports official Thursday receipts of 6000 hogs 5000 cattle and 1000 sheep. Steer and yearling prices held at the 18 dollar ceiling while other grades declined up to 25 cents. Hogs and sheep remained steady amid lower prices for most cattle grades.
Chicago hog receipts 7 000 with total 15 000, hogs 140‑lb at 14.75, sows at 14.90. calves 14 000 receipts, steers and yearlings steady. cattle mostly steady to down 25 cents. stock cattle active at 13.00 to 15.00. sheep receipts 1 500 total 6 509 with scattered early sales steady, clipped lambs around 14 to 15, native ewes around 6.50.
Receipts show 5,000 hogs with active demand and firm at ceiling levels. Barrows and gilts around 14.45, sows and stags 13.79. Cattle receipts about 11,000 with calves 290, feeders and steers steady to weak, large local interest, beef bulls steady. Sheep receipts 2,500 with market not fully established, higher asking prices delaying trade and scattered sales steady. Lambs and ewes offered with varied prices, spring lambs around 13.00 to 13.50, ewes 7.50 to 48.00 per head.
Livestock receipts at Sioux City show 7000 cattle, 300 hogs and 1000 sheep in sales. Cattle steady with steer prices from 15.25 to 16.50 for good and choice. cows mainly 7.50 to 13.25. Hogs active and steady with 160 to 170 lb barrows around 14.45. sows and stags near 13.70. Sheep available as fed shorn lambs with no early action.
Combined receipts in interior and southern Minnesota for 48 hours to 8 am Wednesday totaled 27 900 head, up from 23 700 a week earlier and 37 200 a year ago. Active, steady. Loads and prices for various hog weights ranged from 13 50 to 14 45 for barrows and gilts, with sow prices between 12 45 and 13 70 depending on weight.
Market summary lists hog price ranges with different weight brackets and price per hundredweight. Prices shown include 160-170 pounds around 14.90 to 14.00, 170-380 pounds near 14.40 to 14.45, and 270-500 pounds around 13.65 to 13.70.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market held at ceiling levels with top prime butchers at 14.45 and packers 13.70. Cattle quotations range across steers heifers and cows with varied grades and weights, while lamb and sheep prices are listed alongside grain, hay, poultry, fruits, and river stage figures for the Mississippi River area.
In New York stocks, aviation shares rose over two points while utilities and specialties posted smaller gains. Several leaders showed little movement or slight declines as around 1.6 million shares changed hands in today's session.
Chicago grains rose with rye up four plus cents a bushel and corn hitting the July and September ceiling at 1.184. Wheat gained about 5 to 1% with July at 1.6814, oats up 3 to 4, rye 2 to 4, and barley climbing. Cash provisions note No. 1 red around 1.79 and various corn samples near 1.15 to 1.39 per bushel with mixed grades in between.
New York bond market held on a narrow edge with slow activity. Rail bonds led by Rock refunding 4s rising to around 70 and convertible 4 1/2s trading near 73. Other debt edged higher with Australian 4s and Chilean bonds gaining, while most laggards showed little movement.
Chicago produce market shows firm receipts for poultry and eggs with little change in overall levels. Prices for potatoes vary by grade with U S No 1 sacks and long whites listed, while demand remains light and ceilings affect pricing.
Listings show wholesale butter prices by firm and grade with ranges for 40 to 45 pounds and above, current pack totals for standard sizes, and receipts figures. Receipts amount to 2,138,713 with firm pricing. additional receipts total 539,825 with no quotations.
The quartermaster general says eggs in the shell will be shipped to American soldiers soon, ending more than three years of reliance on dried and canned eggs. A perfected package case will carry shell eggs to G I s worldwide.
Irma Holloway and Melvina Pitlik sue A. Rapoport and Sarah Rapoport of 2301 Blake Blvd SE to force delivery of the deed and abstract for the property at 412-416 Sixth Ave SE. They allege a Jan 15 written agreement to transfer ownership for 7500 cash with possession May 1, and that the Rapoports refuse to comply and have destroyed the agreement.
Georgia Ann Bradshaw sues William Bradshaw for cruelty inhuman treatment. The couple married July 24 1924 and live at 526 Sixth Avenue SE. Mr Bradshaw works at Penick and Ford. Georgia seeks $50 monthly alimony and restoration of her former name Georgia Ann Cregar.
Charles Madison's case against Mary Janko Emily Steadman and Lawson Steadman was dismissed Tuesday in Judge G K Thompson's court. Madison claimed 147.40 as commission for finding a buyer for Emily's case at 420 First avenue NW. the matter was settled out of court.
Edward J. Dahms the Cedar Rapids attorney filed a suit in district court against Elwood Freese seeking 131.55 with a claim of earned wages from January 16 to March 22 in 1943 and noting 10 paid toward 141.55 due.
Former Vermont Governor William H. Wills was named by President Truman to serve on the Federal Communications Commission. He will replace Norman S. Case as his term nears expiration. The President asserted the choice reflects a Republican exchange rather than a political move.
Mrs Helen L Dahn widow of Arthur J Dahn was found dead in her apartment in Marion after a period of ill health. Time of death is set at 4 p m Monday. Born in DeWitt she studied at Mount Mercy Cedar Rapids and Iowa State Teachers College. She taught in Elkton Arlington and Dubuque. Surviving relatives include a brother and two half siblings. Services are Thursday at 2 30 p m at Yocom chapel with Marion chapter O E S and D A R taking part. Burial at Cedar Memorial park with visitation at the chapel.
Miss Ruth Stanton of Marion and Lt LeRoy Hahn were married Tuesday evening at the Yeomans home in Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was by Rev C V R De Jong with a white peony backdrop. The couple, Marion High graduates, plan a brief wedding trip before Hahn reports to Fort Sam Houston.
Services conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Yocom chapel by Rev James P Gable. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery. Pallbearers were W A Jackson Hugh Hutton Clyde Scott and P C Lassen.
Mrs. L. A. Stroope arrived from Little Rock Arkansas to spend several weeks with her son Bill Stroope and daughter Martha Stroope.
Mrs. Joe Dumbalton and her daughter Marcia Lynn were discharged and returned to their Cedar Rapids home on Wednesday after treatment at a local hospital.
Advertisement promotes Dil Kil roach and ant killer described as non poisonous for kitchens and restaurants priced at 60 cents at Owen's Cut Rate Drug Store.
Capt. and Mrs. Edward Hanna of Rome New York are guests of Capt Hanna’s mother Mrs Mary Hanna during their visit.
Miss Mildred McDonnell of Beverly Hills California is the guest of her cousins Mr. and Mrs L C Wieneke.
Machinist's Mate 2/c Palmer Bock has arrived from Norfolk Virginia to spend a leave with his mother Mrs. Lawrence P. Bock.
Bailey's Milk Bar posts new opening hours from 11 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. daily, with Monday entirely closed. The ad notes temporary schedule change for the week and urges customers to plan visits around Monday closure.
Mr and Mrs H B Phillips are back home after visiting Mrs Phillips sister Marion Barnes and family in Chicago. Sgt Harry P Dunlap, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Dunlap, has arrived in the Philippines. Earl Tharp son of Clifford Tharps has enlisted in the merchant marine and left Tuesday for Sheepshead Bay NY Remember Father with a gift from the Boston Store Gift Shop Advertisement.
Mrs. A R McElwain returned from Glendale California where she attended the May 28 wedding of her daughter Kathryn to Sgt James H Hiner. The couple will reside in San Diego California.
Mr and Mrs C W Cheadle of Beloit Wisconsin visit the aunt and uncle Frank Cheadle and Mrs Jerry Monn, staying as guests of the family.
Mrs Lillian Blanche Beidleman 28 died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. She was born September 19 1916 in Chattanooga Tennessee and lived in Cedar Rapids and Marion until moving to Texas at 19. She married First Sgt Kenneth R Beidleman in San Antonio September 6 1941. Survived by husband mother 1220 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids daughter Sherron Ann Beidleman brother Alfred Lary Cedar Rapids three sisters Cleora Howland Evah Paul Eva Miller. Services at Yocom chapel time to be announced friends may call Thursday.
Mr and Mrs C E Batchelder marked their golden wedding with a family dinner at 690 Fifth Avenue. Attending were son Lynn Batchelder and family Cedar Rapids. Thomas Taylor and wife Alburnett. Clifford Armstrong and wife Marion. son Marvin Batchelder was unable to attend from Auburn NY. Both natives of Jones County, they farmed after marriage and later ran creamery businesses in Martelle Springville and Linn Grove. In 1922 they purchased the Marion creamery and kept it until retirement in 1940 due to ill health.
Mrs Quaas and Sgt Quaas were recently married. Relatives Walter H Applegates and La Verna Crew hosted a Tuesday dinner with guests including Richard Crew and his daughter Virginia from Chicago. Mrs Quaas to report to the Army Nurse Corps at Kelly Field Texas. Sgt Quaas to report to Santa Ana California.
Washington report states the House approved a substantial federal pay increase by 317 to 36 for over 1.25 million workers. It marks the first basic raise since 1928, with the first-year cost higher than Senate plans. A conference committee will reconcile differences.
Roy Wilson of 211 Third Street SW is seriously ill at St Luke's hospital. The purchasing agents committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Montrose Hotel on Thursday at noon, per Executive Vice-president A L Taylor.
George Hillmer of 520 Fifth Avenue SE was fined $25 and costs by Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to drunkenness and distur bing the peace. Arrest followed a complaint by Mrs. R. Slaymaker of 715 Seventh Street SE alleging he molested her and her daughter.
Kathleen Robison daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Robison 1909 Elmhurst drive NE placed second in the Whipple extemporaneous speaking contest at Coe College correcting an earlier listing which credited William H Cohen of Cedar Rapids Cohen took third place in the event and the record now reflects Robison as the winner of second prize.
Clem Crowe new football coach at the University of Iowa will address a Lions club luncheon at Thursday noon in the Roosevelt hotel. The event gathers local business and sports figures for a midday talk and questions.
Rex Conn of The Gazette was chosen president of the Kelvin society at a special Coe campus meeting. Dr Eric L Clitheroe associate professor of Bible was elected vice president and Mildred Deischer home economics instructor named secretary.
In Metter Georgia the devout rejoiced as heavy rains arrived after a long dry spell. The community held a Tuesday day of prayer and service, and the timely rainfall revived wilted crops including tobacco and corn in rural Wilcox County.
London AP The wartime coalition breakup becomes the campaign focal point as Prime Minister Churchill and former deputy Clement Attlee trade accusations. Churchill says Attlee signaled ministers would carry on until Japan defeat. Attlee counters Churchill faced Conservative pressure for immediate elections.
Mrs Mary Fisher and children express gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy kindness and the beautiful flora sent during the illness and death of their husband and father.
In Memoriam notices honor Cpl Leonard Modracek and Phc Ernest Wilson with family messages. The page also lists numerous lost items, personal notices, ads, and service offerings including jewelry stores, convalescent care, and hauling services.
Mixed classified notice listing insulation and cleaning, chimney and roof work, Lawn mower service, refrigeration repair, cement and plaster contracts, and assorted trades. Includes phone numbers and brief service notes such as free estimates and guaranteed work.
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