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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
8
Official Saturday estimates show 550 hogs 500 cattle and 100 sheep. Friday livestock remained steady with hogs at ceilings, fed steers and yearlings at 1740, and lambs at 16, with prices barely changed from Thursday. Chicago grain quotations follow.
Chicago market notes show mixed cattle and hog prices with steady to higher bids on steers and heifers, calves and cows steady to lower, and hogs at ceiling levels. Sheep and lamb quotes reflect steady demand with some declines on light spring lambs and high prices for top native ewes.
Salable receipts 350 calves and 2,060 hogs in Sioux City listings show market activity. Cattle include slaughter classes scarce with feeders and heifers quoted around 10.50 to 16.50, cows and calves mixed. hogs steady with barrows 144 to 145, sows around 137 to 170, feeder pigs scarce. Sheep receipts 10 all saleable with market not fully tested early.
hog receipts at Des Moines show 48 hours ending Roam Freny with totals around 21200 head, up from 73.0 percent last week and 34.7 percent a year ago. Prices listed include 160-180 lb pigs at $339, 180-360 lb at $14, 1445 good and choice sows, and 270-400 lb at $245 to $433. Prices for 490-480 lb range noted at $19 to $45 with various weight brackets.
Fragmentary market notes show hog prices and packing sow quotes across multiple Iowa locations including Des Moines Waterloo Ottumwa and Austin. Entries list prices per hundredweight with figures such as 14.00 14.45 and 13.50 amid varied lot sizes and weights.
Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market held near ceiling levels with top prime butchers at 14.45 and packers 13.70. Cattle quotes show steers graded by market class with ranges from 11.60 to 16.70 for various grades, plus lambs, sheep, hay, poultry, and other farm items listed with numerous price points and weight notes.
In New York, stocks advanced with eight year high rails continuing the uptrend. The market opened strong and remained buoyant through the session with gains ranging from fractions to over two points. Turnover approached 1.9 million shares, one of the largest since May 7, highlighting broad participation including Butler Bros and Quaker Oats among notable names.
The page notes a fluctuating market with fractions and rail segments, showing a sizable quota shifted in store trade. It also lists diverse place names including Mississippi River avenues and Dubuque with mentions of Gordons Ferry and Keokuk, reflecting a broad regional stock and commodity update.
In a Marion codicil to Micky J. Curran’s will the estate’s items are divided among his children. Francis C. Curran and wife receive the refrigerator, watch, and a gift. Winifred Curran receives the ship lamp and other items. Sister Mary Raymond receives religious pictures and lamps from the home at 1060 Fifth Avenue. The Peoples Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids served as executor with a $5,000 bond and acts as trustee for Sister Mary Raymond.
Curt Redies Fatka sued Edward M and Delores A Fatka, alleging $30 rent overdue and 35 cents damages. Judge G K Tieson dismissed Thursday after finding disputes over facts unprovable and that the Fatkas were not in default. Mrs Eda Post, owner of 283 Twelfth Avenue South, houses Fatka tenants and had approved Redies as her agent.
Fere Lane Shoup files a $225 property damage suit against Rudolph Peterzelka over a collision on a Fairfax area road. Shoup claims Peterzelka parked on the shoulder narrows the road, then drove into his car while attempting a U turn, causing the damage. Proceedings filed Thursday.
Joe L. Cooper 31 known as Mr Véktor was released from Linn County jail Friday after paying court costs for a charge of uttering false checks. Deputy Whittemore said Cooper passed checks for 64.31 and 34.50 payable to a Cedar Rapids businessman.
CHICAGO AP reports rye surged to a 20 year high as early trading pushed July rye to 1.50. Wheat weakened late but finished higher. July wheat 1.6914 1/2. Corn moved up with July at 1.? 1/2, oats rose to 3? 5/4, barley mixed on July futures.
Two divorce petitions filed by plaintiffs were dismissed Thursday. Judge Floyd Pheoriey dismissed Emry St Clair vs Carl St Clair. a separate case William H. Kottmeier vs Hildegard C. Kottmeier dated March 16 was dismissed by G Thompson. A lien against Helen Binns for 38 dollars was released. The tax lien related to employment tax for January to June 1941 remains.
Chicago 1A market note lists prices for No 2 red and white wheats and special red heaven. Mentions nominal malt, feed, and various numbers, with unclear sale indicators and identifiers.
Chicago and New York markets show steady to firm tones across dairy and produce. Butter prices hold around 41 to 45 cents per pound for higher grades, eggs around 28 to 33 cents, cheese at 25 to 26 cents, and live poultry steady with hen prices near 28 cents and roosters around 70 cents. Potatoes show limited arrivals with strong demand and tight supply, California whites featured in stock.
President Truman accepted the resignation of Lauchlin Currie an aide to the president at ten thousand dollars a year citing urgent personal considerations Currie resigns from the presidential administration effective immediately as reports say Currie has long served in the White House.
Washington AP reports Surplus Property plans within a month to start distributing surplus medical supplies to hospitals at almost the cost of mailing. The board also expands school funds by offering nominal prices on kitchen equipment for 12 million children and converts surplus military electronic and radio equipment for classroom use.
Washington AP reports President Truman accepted the resignation of Abner H. Fergus as administrator of the Federal Housing Administration, effective July 1. Ferguson, a longtime official in housing policy, steps down amid ongoing administrative transitions.
Washington reports Secretary of State Grew Fr dz says American troops will begin to withdraw by June 2 from Russian zones of occupation. The notice outlines a staged pullback from Gemz areas as relations remain tense.
AP dispatch reports Army plans to cut 6 percent of contracts within 48 hours in event of sudden Japanese surrender. Production of munitions to halt. food and subsistence items to continue. Major reductions target Sherman M4 tanks and other arms while some items like incendiary bombs will rise. Detroit industry cited as largely converted to war work with civilian restart later.
Washington AP three lines report that President Truman awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to Major Everett Pope and Lieutenants Carlton Rouh and Luther Henderson and Private Gene Merli for valor in the Pacific and Europe. The President mispronounced Peleliu and Rouh’s island during the reading, drawing comment on the names highlighted in the ceremony.
Abilene Kansas AP report on how Mrs Eisenhower preferred David Dwight Ike but favored nickname changes. Milton S Eisenhower notes family Bible lists David Dwight Eisenhower. The boy’s name shift spanned David Ike to Dave, while locals called him Little Ike to distinguish him from brother Edgar Big Ike.
A busy city briefs page notes a Sunday 2:30 p.m. special voters meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church to discuss important financial matters. Rev Jyle K Anderson preaches at 9:30 a.m. at Shueyville United Brethren Church with church school at 10:30. Choir practice at 7:30 p.m. and a Christian Endeavor gathering at 8. Communion at the Pale Methodist church. Rev C W Harrop topics God s Substitute Sacrifice and a Sunday school session at 30. Salesmen to hear Philbrick features District Judge Floyd J Philbrick reviewing The Road to Service by Prof Frederick A Harvik at a Cedar Rapids NA Salesmen chapter luncheon in Roosevelt Hotel at 12:30 p.m.
Mrs Iva Opal Elliott 44 of 636 Eighth Street SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 12 30 p m Thursday She was born November 26 1900 on a farm near Oskaloosa She survived by her parents a daughter Mrs Miles Kirchner a son Radioman Robert Elliott in the navy enroute home from France a grandson Robert Kirchner and a missing son George since October 25 1944 Another son Jack died five years ago A brother Carl Misbach reported lost in the Pacific March 10 1944 Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Janeba funeral home burial in Shiloh cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home
John J Burke 59 of 1111 Save Inue NE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 7 55 am Friday after a brief illness Born May 30 1886 in Cedar Rapids he worked for Century Manufacturing He was a member of Immaculate Conception church Surviving are his wife Minnie a son John J a stepfather Fred Donisthorpe three half sisters Mrs Walter Phillips Mrs R H Leinbaugh and Mrs Leo Smith a half brother Fred Donisthorpe and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his mother Mrs Fred Donisthorpe and a half brother Bruce Donisthorpe Body at Monahan funeral home calling Saturday and Sunday Funeral announcement later
Mrs. Lillian Blanche Beidleman died Tuesday. Services will be at Yocom chapel Marion Saturday at 2 30 p.m. Rev James P. Gable officiating. Burial Oak Shade cemetery. Born Sept 19 1916 Chattanooga Tenn. Lived Cedar Rapids Marion and Texas recently with her mother. Survived by husband First Sgt Kenneth R Beidleman in India, a three year old daughter Sherron Ann, mother, three sisters and a brother.
Services for Mrs Irene Hampton of 314 Nineteenth Street NW will be conducted at 2 30 p.m. Saturday in the Rohn chapel by the Rev. John DeLong. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the Rohn chapel Friday evening.
The navy disclosed that its newest scout plane, the Curtiss SC-1 Sea Hawk, joined the Pacific fleet and fired in the pre-invasion bombardment of Borneo. It promises higher speed, firepower, and maneuverability with a powerful engine and wide propeller blades for a higher ceiling and faster climb.
Multiple lost articles listed with rewards including money in envelopes, a blue tarpaulin, a leather billfold, ration book, and a gold pin. Contacts and rewards noted for each item. also a found black cocker spaniel and several local notices. Local classifieds emphasize rewards and contact numbers.
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