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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1936
Page
12
Chicago AP reports Tuesday estimated receipts cattle 6 000 hogs 17 000 sheep 3 000. Hog market shows strength with top at 10.50, many sales 10.00 to 10.45. cattle trade weakens with steer and yearling prices easing. Fresh stock receipts total 18 000 head, boosting overall market weakness in some grades while hogs hold price gains.
AP dispatch from Chicago notes hog receipts about 6 000 direct and top hogs at 10 50 with most 160 to 250 pound hogs 10 25 to 10 45 cattle receipts around 18 000 with steers and heifers mostly steady to slightly weaker fat cows and vealers down 15 to 25 cents and sheep receipts about 7 000 with prices around steady 91 pound lambs at 10 90 and bulk around 11 50 to 11 75
Sioux City AP summary of cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price ranges. Cattle receipts 8,000 with varied sale results. hog receipts 5,500 with steady butcher trade and lighter weights to feeders. sheep receipts 1,500 with undertone steady and best native lambs near 11.00.
U S Department of Agriculture notes cattle receipts at 8400 with weak undertone. Fed steers and heifers mostly steady to weak, grass and cutter cattle range 3.25 to 7.75. Calves and stockers mixed values, hog receipts 5000 with fair activity and steady to higher prices for various weight classes.
Combined hog receipts for 48 hours end 8 am show 39 500 head in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota, up from 32 200 a week ago. Prices by weight range from 140 160 lbs at 3 90 per cwt to 425 550 lbs around 8 70, with sow values 8 40 to 9 10. Omaha national totals list hogs 8 500, steel to 15 higher, cattle 10 000 receipts, vealers and yearlings noted, spring lambs at 11 and up.
In Waterloo and Mason City markets hog prices moved up marginally from Saturday. Reported ranges include good to choice hogs at 140-150 lbs around 8.70 to 9.00, and heavier classes from 180 lbs to 550 lbs showing gains with bids from about 8.50 to 9.70 per hundredweight.
The Austin market shows hogs five cents higher with good to choice prices. 180 to 220 pounds bring 9.70 to 10.00 dollars, 220 to 250 pounds 9.60 to 9.80, 250 to 290 pounds 9.50 to 9.80, 290 to 350 pounds 9.50, and packing sows 275 to 550 pounds fetch 8.10 to 8.80 dollars.
Local hog prices rose Monday as quotations gained five cents. The top price reached 10.05 dollars while the cattle market remained steady to 25 cents lower on the day.
Local listings show grain prices for wheat oats rye barley and corn with varied quotes by type. Produce items include heavy hens broilers turkeys and wholesale fruits vegetables and staples with hides and horse leather notes.
In Minneapolis, price notes show flour steady. carload lots, family patents at 6800. oil at 7.00 a barrel in 98 pound cotton sacks. Shipments listed at 23885. Pure bran 19.50 to 20.00. standard middlings 25.00 to 26.00.
Raw sugar futures ease slightly as July and September contracts edge higher while spot sugar sits at 3.78. Refined granulated unchanged at 5.00, with July at 2.80 and Sept at 2.81.
US Department of Agriculture notes little call for wool in Boston. Michigan fleeces graded at 48 to 37 cents grease delivered east, but offerings hard to place at asked prices. Spot fleece and territory wool quotations unchanged from last week close.
Irregular demands in cents for numerous nations and cities listed by the AP from New York include Britain 50.14, France 6.60, Italy 7.87, Belgium 16.93, Germany 40.33, Nor. 25.19, Sweden 25.85, Denmark 22.38, Finland 2.22, Switzerland 32.55, Spain 13.68, Portugal 4.57, Greece 0.94, Poland 18.87, Czechoslovakia 4.14, Jugoslavia 2.30, Austria 18.83, Hungary 19.85, Roumania negative 7.6, Argentina 33.40, Brazil 8.61, Tokio 29.40, Shanghai 30.18, Hongkong 32.37, Mexico City 27.85, Montreal in New York 99.69, New York in Montreal 100.31. N Nominal.
Wheat futures rose in the final minutes after volatile trading spurred by weather updates from the northwest. July wheat up 95 cents, corn down modestly, oats steady, and futures open interest at a record low. Traders cited light rains, drought forecasts, and strong cash demand as market factors.
Chicago market notes show no cash wheat sales. Corn prices range from No 5 mixed 63 to 64 cents and No 1 yellow 66 to 69 cents, with several grades listed. Soybeans No 2 yellow 93 1/2 cents, barley feed 30 to 40 cents, timothy seed per cwt 3.35 to 3.60 dollars, clover seed 13.00 to 19.25, lard prices for various cuts around 10.75 to 13.55 dollars.
AP report from Minneapolis shows wheat receipts at 139 cars with gains of about 1 to 1 for No 1 heavy dark spring and No 1 dark northern graded at specific prices per 59 to 60 pound lots. Prices for No 1 hard Montana, amber durum, red durum, and to arrive futures are listed with monthly quotes and basis. Corn No 3 yellow and oats No 3 white prices also recorded.
Market notes from Chicago report butter firm with creamery specials and various grades, eye receipts and local graded firsts, plus storage packed items. Poultry prices advance for several fowl sizes while live totals show steady supply with multiple weight classes. Potatoes in limited stock rise in price with U S No 1 and No 2 listings across several regions.
New York AP reports show receipts for dairy and eggs and poultry prices. Cheese and creamery products posted firm receipts with mixed grades and scores. Eggs show steady demand with various pack types and standards noted. Poultry prices list live markets by freight and item, with fowls and turkeys priced in cents per pound.
Chicago butter futures close with prices tied to storage standards and regional futures. Idaho Russets for October trade around 1.68 as markets reflect supply concerns.
U S government issues rise modestly after a period of heaviness with most Federal Farm Mortgage and Home Owners Loan Corporation bonds advancing about one eighth to one half point. Treasury 4s strengthen to around 113.3 in early dealings signaling a possible shift in investor sentiment.
The market showed mixed moves with rail and utility bonds edging down about half a point and Southern Railway Pacific Gas & Electric Missouri Pacific issues offered around 2 32nds lower. Italian government bonds slipped about a point after a sharp rise last week.
York AP reports closing bid prices for Treasury bonds, including 44s at 1-82, 44-54 at 113.3, 34s at 43-47 at 108, 34s at 46-49 at 106.3, and 35s at 51-55 at 104.9.
Quiet strength defined Monday trading with leading industries advancing fractions. Chrysler led gains at a yearly high as other majors such as Douglas Aircraft and Allied Chemical trailed, while General Motors and U S Steel edged up slightly amid broad participation and strong transfer volumes.
In Evanston Illinois Polly the parrot warned of danger by repeating Mrs W E Green’s distress call. The woman fainted from basement gas fumes but was revived by responders after the parrot’s cry alerted the telephone operator and authorities.
AP report from St. Louis details the killing of two unemployed men Maddigan age 48 and Hoelscher age 60 in a derelict riverfront building. They had witnessed a $400 bonus bond robbery of Roy Harder a 39 year old unemployed cook. Three men were arrested and jailed after witness identification.
Richard Jones seven year old son of Dr and Mrs H J Jones of 2021 Fifth Avenue SE was taken to St Luke s hospital Monday after head injuries from a fall on a sidewalk near Bever Park He was found semi conscious and unable to explain the incident His condition was reported fair at the hospital as he was returning from Bever Park intending to see a motion picture.
Bert Johnson 22, Yorktown farmer, convicted of manslaughter in his father Elmer Johnsons death New Year Eve. He obtained commitment papers to Anamosa reformatory and departed alone to serve an eight year sentence.
John Huston 50 son of Charles D Huston United States collector of internal revenue died Sunday at 5 p.m. at Woodward Born Toledo Iowa May 16 1886 he moved to Cedar Rapids as a baby Survived by his father and siblings Paul Huston Cedar Rapids and Mrs Marguerite Reid Des Moines The Hustons recently left for Philadelphia to attend the national democratic convention.
Gus Curran 50 a World War veteran of 612 Seventh avenue SE died at a local hospital at 3 a.m. Monday after a lingering illness He was born in New York Jan 12 1886 and lived in Cedar Rapids 17 years He worked as a meat cutter for Wilson Packing Co He served in the Panama Canal Zone during the war He is survived by his wife and two sisters Mrs Mary Conley and Mrs Lizzie O Connell of Waterloo Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m in Beatty chapel conducted by Rev F H Ward Military rites will be conducted by Hanford Post American Legion at Shiloh cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Monday and Tuesday evenings
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Moses will be held in the Barta chapel Wednesday at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Pokorny. Burial will be in the Bohemian National cemetery. She was born March 20, 1865 near Ely and lived there until 1919 when the family moved to Cedar Rapids where she resided since. Surviving are six daughters and twelve grandchildren. Friends may call at the Barta chapel Tuesday evening.
Funeral services for L W Thayer of Seattle Washington who died in Fort William Canada will be held in Turner chapel Tuesday at 2 p m conducted by the Rev C F Edwards. The body will be cremated. He is survived by his wife a sister Mrs C A Davis of 1704 Park Avenue SE and two brothers D B Thayer of Chicago and B S Thayer of Los Angeles California.
Three persons were killed and five injured in a head on collision near Sioux Falls early Monday. The victims were James Francis Tobin of Mitchell Vern J Redden of Mitchell and Irvin Fabers of Salem, all about 25 years old.
The Dry Creek Agriculture and Literary club met Friday at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Frazee’s home with fourteen families in attendance. A program led by Mrs. Ivan Gilmore and Charles Dukek featured vocal solo by Carolyn Hagerman, readings by Irma Maier and Earl Youtzy, duets by Virginia Sloan and Evelyn Dukek, and piano by Verle Breed.
Funeral services for James A. Pringle longtime Milwaukee rail road conductor were conducted Sunday evening at the Yocom chapel with Rev. W. E. Fisher and Trojan lodge A F and A M in charge. Pallbearers named and burial at Oak Shade cemetery followed. Out of town mourners included Alma Dietz Leonard Dietz Monroe Landolf Mrs Roy Wichael Briggle and Frank Briggle.
Mr and Mrs C N Owen and Mr and Mrs J B Howell hosted a wedding at 5 p m Saturday for Norman Romes and his bride at the bride’s parents home in Waverly. The groom is the son of Mrs Norma Romes of Chicago and nephew of Mrs Owen. The couple are en route to Burlington. Guests included several Romes family members from Chicago and Iowa City. Supper served to seventeen.
Funeral services for Harold Casey Barrett were held Sunday at the Yocom chapel with Rev. Carl E. Krog officiating. Miss Lula Toms sang with Fay Beach Murdock accompanying. Pallbearers included Dell Norris Henry Ratliff Earl Weaver and Cecil Page. Burial followed at Oak Shade cemetery with out of town mourners listed from Parkston S D Warrenton Mo and St Louis.
Funeral services for Mrs. S. P. Leverich were held Sunday at the Yocom chapel with Rev. Ralph Hall Collis of the Methodist church officiating. Pallbearers Frank Straley, Emery J. Miller, Fred Huddleston of Marion and A. L. Alberts of Cedar Rapids attended. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mrs. R. L. Bixby of Davenport and Mrs. A. D. Barros with her daughter Betty and son John Allan Barros of La Crosse Wisconsin.
Mrs Leslie Bardoner hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Floyd Etzel at the Bardoner home one mile west of Alburnett on Saturday. Attendees included many Alburnett residents and guests from Cedar Rapids Waubeek Marion and other nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Darrell Marchant and children Anne Jean and Tommy of Iowa City spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Marchants parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Ozburn.
Game night at the Methodist church Tuesday at 7 30 p m features a penny match. Epworth League members and guests from the Oxford club are invited.
The Presbyterian church group will gather Thursday noon for a picnic at Mrs. George P. Whitney's home. Coffee cream and dishes will be provided. members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches.
Ralph W. Oxley of R F D 2 Cedar Rapids underwent an operation Sunday night at St Luke's hospital. His condition Monday was listed as serious.
The Winicket Camp Fire group will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of guardian Miss Margaret Oldfather.
Mrs Elizabeth Kline, wintering in California with relatives, has returned home. Her grandson Marie Mar chant met her in Omaha. Mrs Kline, who will be 88 years old in September, made the rest of the trip alone.
Mrs A R McElwain and her daughter Kathryn join Mrs Inez Helbig of this city and Mrs John Good with daughter Marie of Chicago for a two month automobile trip to California starting Monday morning.
Mr and Mrs Owen Fernow and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Wilson Fernow of Cedar Rapids have completed a two weeks motor tour through the New England states and have returned home.
Mrs. Grace E. Smith and family visit Elizabeth City relatives and Leonard Pederson stays with W. G. Neill family. Mrs. Lagerquist returns from Des Moines with daughter Helen. Gus Pusateri visits in Iowa City family home. Grove City Rebekah lodge plans charter draping tonight. June Cunningham travels to Clinton. Miss Bess Boyles visits en route to Denver. Laura Bailey auxiliary meets at Mrs. Saunders home. Baptist Sunday school picnic planned in Knudsen pasture Tuesday with church departure at 2 p.m.
St Joseph's Catholic church honors Rev Father T. J. McElliott at a silver jubilee marking his twenty fifth year as a priest. Picnic grounds host supper at 6 30 with attendees asked to bring an article of food, sandwiches, dishes and silver.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Mahberg and sons Robert and Kenneth of Chicago were luncheon guests Monday at the home of Mrs W G Neill, aunt of Mrs Mahberg.
Miss Annie Laura Davidson superintendent invites mothers of children in the primary department to a program and tea at the church parlors Tuesday at 3 p.m. Children should arrive at 2:15 p.m.
Special to The Gazette three weekend crashes near Grinnell sent ten people to hospitals. Audrey Adkins 20 drove a truck colliding with Charles Durham’s car injuring O D Stine son. Alvin Wenger 25 of Brooklyn was critically hurt in a two car crash with Carl Butler of Grinnell nine miles northwest of Brooklyn. The Butler family suffered injuries and Corwin Hadley 20 and Wilbur Foster 30 collided west of Grinnell.
Born to Tony Riha and wife at Mercy hospital a daughter Helen Mary on June 29. A daughter Jeanette Ann born to Walter Hogan and wife on June 21 at Mercy hospital. Merlyn T Hughson and wife welcomed Phyllis Lorraine, June 15. Glen M McMurrin and wife welcomed a son June 22. Joe Benedick and wife welcomed an eight and a half pound son June 18. Mrs Benedick formerly Evelyn Stepanek of Traer.
The state bureau of investigation issued a broadcast search for two missing boys Joe Barker 17 independence and Cecil Thorm 15 marshalltown last seen Saturday.
Residents near the proposed rail line in Ines await details as officials outline construction phases. City council notes potential disruption and seeks public input while planning routes and funding.
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