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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1942

Page

12

Chicago cattle market eases as OPA eyes new beef ceilings

Chicago reports slow trading as cattle workers anticipate upcoming OPA price ceilings. Dealers show hesitance with most cattle selling near 12 to 14 dollars while hogs edge higher early before turning dull. Across Omaha and Sioux City markets, receipts rise and prices hover around steady to higher with select loads and top quotes noted.

Chicago Office of Price Administration OPA Sal Omaha Dept. Agriculture Uraby California Sioux City Dent Sele Idaho Asprin Pea Idaho Lambs Feoria Peoria Boloena Mediun

Chicago Grain Prices and Dairy Figures From Market Report

A historical market listing shows grain quotations in dollars per bushel, with entries for corn, oats, and soybeans alongside storage and firsts values. Dairy notes include butter receipts, cheese prices, and milk trends with references to New York markets and creamery values.

Produce Markets Chicago Produce. Chickens and Potatoes in flux

Market reports show mixed receipts and fluctuating prices for poultry and potatoes. Heavy hens and various fryers priced up to 28 cents per pound. colored and Plymouth Rock varieties listed. Potatoes arrivals total 165 on track 36, with U.S. shipments at 890 and liberal supplies amid moderate demand. Butter receipts and scores cited with range from 30 to 37 cents per pound.

Recelpta Plymouth Rock White Rock Delaware Apringa U. S California Southern Louisiana Blisse Alabama Bilse Triumphs U North Carolina Cobbiers U Inset Med Eoga

Porkers Steady On Local Market

Hogs hold steady on the local market with no changes in grades. The cattle market shows mixed ranges for various steer and heifer categories while lamb and sheep values adjust within typical seasonal spreads. Market notes list numerous weight classes and price points across hogs cattle and sheep.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Poultry Market

Grain and produce prices list with No. 2 corn shelled at 78 cents, soybeans No. 2 yellow $1.56, wheat 193c, oats 46 and 44 cents, various vegetables and fruits priced including celery 15 cents a bunch, lemons 36 cents, oranges 4.75 to 5.23, potatoes Idaho No. 1 42.5, Canteloupes 4.75, apples 4.24, and assorted hides and livestock values for local buyers.

Lamson Brothers and Company HL R. Mowrey Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank Fithles Idaho Calif

Wisconsin Cheese and Wool Trade Delayed by Local Holiday

Plymouth and Boston reports note disrupted commerce as June 15 to 20 works and Wool markets pause due to Trunker Hill days and a local holiday closing Boston houses and halting business. The text references AP and agricultural markets with fleeting mentions of cheese from Plymouth and wool from Boston.

Wisconsin Plymouth Wis Boston Pept Agriculturat

Rail issues lead slight advance amid uneven bond market

In New York, selective buying pushed some lower priced rail issues higher near the close while the overall bond trend stayed uneven. Government and utility bonds steadied or improved modestly with some issues rising, and several corporates lagged or underperformed in softer over the counter trading.

NEW York Bond Review New York Porcicn U .S Baltimore Sand Ohio Southern Pacific International Hydro Electric Gs Western Union

Slow Climb By Stock Market Shows Modest Gains

New York Stock Exchange headlines report a measured advance with steels motors oils and specialties leading the move. Du Pont Sears Roebuck American Telephone Standard Oil and others gain while Postal Telegraph preferred and Edison shares trend lower amid mixed activity.

du Pont Sears Roebuck American ‘Vuelephone Standard Oil Chrysler Bethlehem Steel United Aircraft Boeing Union Carbide American Can Texas Company Gould Postal Telegraph Netrouw Edison

Y M C A Adult Swimming Classes Report

Forty men and fifteen women attend the YMCA adult free swimming classes. Gurney Day the physical director said Wednesday that classes will continue Thursday and Friday at 6 30 p m for women and 7 30 p m for men. Enrollment is closed to women while men’s applications for the final two instruction periods are still being accepted.

Soybeans Set Pace For Grain Advance

Chicago reports show soybeans leading grain futures higher as late-session demand spurs gains. Corn futures rise on harvest hopes while wheat and oats post modest advances and cash prices for soybeans and corn reflect active buying.

Chicago Tinos Missouri

Courthouse Case Tests Taxable Values After Freeze

A Mutual Investment Co suit in district court targets Cedar Rapids property assessments claiming unfair board of review actions. Petitions seek reduced assessed values for two blocks near Second Avenue, arguing emergency freezes lowered property values and revenue. The case cites 1941 and 1945 assessment figures and questions the board’s authority amid wartime conditions.

Mutual Investment Companys Cedar Rapids Second Avenue Fifth and Sixth Streets HAL Board of Review Mutual Investment Company Phaniff Scolaro

County records show four divorce actions filed

Three new divorce suits list Frances L Buttler Mervin L Buttler Ruth L Cozart and Lews W Cowart and Alice M Fleury Clement E Fleury with wives alleging cruel and inhuman treatment In a fourth case Vonoa D Kelley sues Inan R Kelley and evidence was heard but the judge took the matter under advisement Mrs Welles seeks 500 cash furnishings 40 monthly alimony custody of a son and 25 monthly support until age 18

County Clerks Office Frances L Buttler Mervin L. Buttler Ruth L. Cozart Lews W. Cowart Alice M Fleury Clement E. Fleury Vonoa DD Kelley Hans Welles

Real estate sale approved in Fay versus Cook partition case

In district court Judge King Thompson approved the sale by referee B L Herring of the Fay v Cook partition property. Frank Suchumels bought as joint tenants for 5200 and agreed to pay 1042 taxes while the referee pays 1941 taxes. 5 percent commission due John B Finney. referee deed approved. Roberts note: concluding line cites George Bernard Shaw.

B. L. Herring Edward S. Fay James Cook King Thompson Frank Suchumel Suchomels John B. Finney Thompson

Betzer Heads Marion Street Department In City Changes

Elmer Betzer, nine year Marion street department worker, was named street commissioner by the city council. Police Chief Gene Miller resigns acting role to devote full time as chief. Council sold a 10 000 Newark bond from 1938 for government bonds under finance committee direction. Leo A. Klumph named weed commissioner. Roy Travis to assist. Weed control begins Monday with charges to property owners. Several liquor and cigarette permits renewed or granted. Bridge approaches to Milwaukee railroad closed. Stunt man Don Lillerege enlists as naval cadet. Marion fire officials note 64 days without a fire call, the longest in city history.

Elmer Betzer Marion Street Department Gene Miller Newark U.S Finance Committee Counci Board of Supervisors Leo A. Klumph Marion Roy Travis Frank Schleuter Louis Krejci Club Royale George Wood Lawrence Hall Hallwood F Marak Park View Tavern Harold Ballard King's Scoreboard Kerb Wesling Yerb’s Barbecue Inn L A Mack Mack's Smoke Shop Mrs. C. Glover O. SK Drive Roy Kellams K. Vy

Marion area club notices and upcoming events

Emma Jean Nollsch was elected president of the Junior American Legion auxiliary at Mrs Fern Anthes home. Ruth Boyanovsky was elected secretary Shirley Clapp treasurer Marilyn Wahl chaplain and Jeanne Clapp scribe. A picnic luncheon followed. Christan church men’s softball vs Catholic men at Legion athletic field Thursday 645 pm. In rain Brotherhood meeting at Christian church after. Miss Bess Bosies visiting Aunt Mrs Frank Skinner. Marion lodge Nu 6 AF and AM to meet Thursday 7 pm at Masonic temple for First degree work. Mrs Robert Hutchison and Mrs Kenneth Hillcreze host guests two weeks. Jimmie Gallatin of Milwaukee visits grandmother Mr Guy W Miller. Tuckabache club lunch Friday at Mrs W S Hewitt 486 Ninth avenue. Mrs F C Newlin and Mrs Beall to Madison Wis. Robert Hogan enlisted in Marines and assigned to quartermasters corps with two marksmanship medals. Mrs Martin Whitesell and daughter Karen Gail return from LeRoy Hawaii trip. Kenneth Whitesell visiting brother Mutt in Minton.

Emma Jean Nollsch American Legion Auxiliary Fern Anthes Marion Ruth Boyanovsky Shirley Clapp Marilyn Wahl Jeanne Clapp Christan Church Legion Athletic Field Christian Church Martin Whitesell Karen Gail LeRoy Leon Whitesell Mr Whitesell Kenneth Whitesell Mutt Minton

Young Adult Methodist Assembly Meets Sunday

The Marion Methodist church hosts the first young adult assembly of the Upper town conference led by E. T. Gough of Mt. Vernon. Local chairmen include William H Ray Marjorie D Ray and Charles A Joss. The program covers songs addresses forum discussion fellowship lunch and group sessions concluding with a closing worship.

Marion Methodist Church Upper Town E. T. Gough Mt. Vernon William H Ray Marjorie D. Ray Charles A. Joss Mary Beth Colliater Ruth Engstrom Glenn McMichael Kingdom Progress Mr. Ray John Freeman Wyoming Sanctuary

Rock Island Pastor Accepts Marion Pulpit

The Rev Frederick Nelson of Rock Island has accepted a call to the Marion Congregational church and will preach next Sunday before moving to Marion. He is a Hamline graduate with a Garrett seminary BD and has served in Hammond Indiana and Letts Iowa. The Nelsons will occupy the parsonage at 1595 Eighth Avenue.

Frederick Nelson Rock Island Marion Congregational Church Marion Hamline University St. Paul

Band Concert Opens Season In City Park

The first high school band concert of the season is set for Thursday at 8 pm in the city park under director Glenn L. Lyman. The program includes Guard du Corps Over ture Eroica In a Chinese Temple Garden Selections from Prince Charming Mexican Hat Dance Who's Afraid of the Big Wolf? The Emperor Waltz The Stars and Stripes Forever. Community notices briefly list visitors and illnesses among local residents and relatives.

Glenn L. Lyman du Corps Hall Skornica Ketelby King Partiche Strauss Souss

Local ads mix services and wanted notices crowd Gazette page

Classified column shows watches and jewelry cleaned repairs sales from Probasco and Vincent stores, plus help wanted milk route driver truck work and clerical positions. Several listings request contact numbers and box replies while Friz Fritz and Hoover service branches advertise promotions and repairs.

Fritz ATV Oschaal Aome Gazette O. J Smith

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