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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1944
Page
4
Chicago reports suggest hogs steady to firm with fair clearance while cattle run steady to slightly higher. Slaughter lambs faltered about 25 cents. feeders and cows show varied moves nationwide across Des Moines Omaha Sioux City markets with receipts around 40,000 for hogs and cattle and mixed bids on light versus heavy weights.
New York butter prices show 2 days receipts at 4.252.490 firm with OPA set maximums for bulk butter and carton deliveries. Cheese and eggs follow with varied quotes and receipts. Chicago butter remains firm with specific scores listed. Poultry and other items show unsettled prices and limited sales, while potatoes arrive on track with current pricing.
Total shipments 885 with arrivals 216 and shipments 390 across California Arizona Louisiana and Arkansas. U S 1 long whites size A washed sold at 3.54 to 3.80 per 100 lbs with best 63.20 in sacks. Arizona US 1 washed around 3.00 to 4.60. Louisiana unwashed 3.70. Arkansas unwashed 3.65 to 3.80. some decay noted and mixed quality across regions.
Cedar Rapids hog market prices rose ten cents on Monday with top hog butcher price $13.45 and packers at $10.40. Reports show varied rates by weight, including good hogs 160 170 lbs at $11.00 and 330-360 lbs at $11.90. Cattle and calf markets list multiple grade ranges, with steers from $11.00 to $15.50 and calves around $9.50 to $14.50. sheep and lambs show ranges from $12.00 to $14.50 for clipped lambs and ewes from $4.00 to $6.50.
Grain and farm produce prices listed for corn soybeans oats wheat and rye with grades and per unit figures. Hay straw eggs hides calves and livestock values noted alongside wholesale fruits vegetables and citrus prices. multiple inconsistencies and OCR errors present but core items include No 2 corn 1.04 soybeans 1.86 oats 0.76 to 0.95 wheat 1.40 rye 0.95 hay straw prices lemon and orange crate values apples winesaps and potatoes per cwt or box and hides and livestock prices.
In Chicago trading, grain futures largely held firm with short-covering. Trade sentiment leaned bullish amid potential price control bill implications. Wheat rose about 1 to 1 1/4 cents, oats up around 1 1/2, rye up roughly 1 1/4, barley up about 3. corn sample grades showed mixed quotes with yellow at 115 and white at 78.
For the week of June 26 to July 1 Twins or cheddars vacated in Plymouth Wisconsin as part of a regional cheese listing.
George W. Smith Waubeek Sea Scouts committee petitions city council to turn Ellis Park beach bath house over for a permanent Sea Scouts base. He notes ideal location and easy remodeling with upkeep by the Scouts. Council favors long term lease at one dollar per year instead of deed transfer.
In Linn County Iowa District Court Probate No 17199 the executrix Jane Irene Piper announces a final report for the estate of John M. Piper deceased. A hearing is set for June 30, 1944 at 9:00 AM in Cedar Rapids Court House to approve the report and discharge the executrix unless objections are filed. Elliott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll attorneys represent the estate.
New York AP reports revival of speculative and investment demand lifting stocks in a fast session. Favorites gained fractions to two points or more, many reaching highs since 1937 as turnover approached 1,700,000 shares. Gains were sustained near the close amid a generally upward mood. New York Bond Review notes a slightly mixed, narrow day with small changes early and late.
Des Moines Iowa August draft call stands 20 percent below July, the lowest in two years as Brig Gen Charles H Grahl state director of selective service notes. Most inductees come from 18 to 25 year olds with some boards processing men 26 to 29.
A heavily armed attack transport capable of landing 1,000 men with tanks and heavy guns is under construction in American ship yards. Vice Admiral William L. Vickery declined to discuss details but said the craft will play an important role in the Pacific war.
BBC reports Mussolini ordered a film of Count Ciano and other former Fascist leaders being executed by firing squad. Ciano, Emilio de Bono, and two others died for treason. executioner Pietro Caruso, Rome police chief, conducted the shots. Caruso is in Allied hands. patriots reportedly captured him.
A patriotic appeal urges readers to invest in war bonds to build a nest egg for the future. Officials highlight the security of bonds and the national effort, urging citizens to participate and support wartime financing.
Memorial services for Pfc Otto F Novak 21 son of Mr and Mrs James Novak 1201 Second St SE were held at St Wenceslaus church Tuesday at 8 am. He was killed in action June 5 in Italy and was the first parish member to die in service. The Rt Rev Msgr August Vojacek celebrant, Rev Frank R Hruby deacon, Rev Joseph A Syrovy subdeacon and preacher. The St Wenceslaus choir sang. He entered service in Dec 1942 overseas in May 1943 served in a North African tank battalion prior to Italy. Survived by parents brothers Lewis George and Lt Elroy Novak.
Chicago based reports quote Drew Pearson claiming Finnish envoy Hjalmar Procope was recalled for failing to deliver full texts of Roosevelt and Hull appeals urging Finland to exit the war. Pearson says Procope doubted the statements and spread anti Russia gossip among senators while cableing conversations as American views.
Radio France in Algiers said Goering was charged with defending Germany and had set up a Berlin headquarters He would direct the Todt organization responsible for Germanys fortifications and inner line of defense.
W C Zearing underwent a major operation at Mercy hospital Sunday and is not accepting visitors. Kathryn Ann Claassen, daughter of Mr and Mrs George C Claassen, graduated from the University of Michigan. Lutheran congregations will be represented at the national convention by pastors Waggazer and Bornhoeft. Trinity Lutheran’s teacher Jaeger will attend the Iowa East teachers conference. Ninety Boy Scouts registered for the second week of Camp Waubeek. Air Force roving recruiting team interviewed women for WAC at the post office led by Lt Elizabeth C Davidson. 239 jobs for women aged 20 to 49 discussed. Cedar Rapids stores to keep regular hours July 3 ahead of July 4 holiday. Navy Mothers club tag day planned to fund hospital supplies for service men. Cedar Rapids club sends hospital supply boxes weekly.
On Monday the city council approved three requests from social firms for wartime related construction near their properties. Iowa Steel and Iron Works asked to build a six foot woven wire fence along Eleventh Avenue SE parking area of its property, and the council granted the proposal.
The twentieth Van Fossen family reunion held at Charles Van Fossen home drew 29 attendees, with Dan Holsinger and Rowland Zerba as guests. Cedar Rapids couple Robert Alfred Wheeler and Geraldine Delores Motley wed at 7:30 pm officiated by Dr. C. E. Drummond. Local updates include bond pledges totaling 126,478.75 toward a 250,000 goal, military personnel notes, club meetings, hospital news, and arrivals visiting Marion residents.
The council granted a six month fence stay and permits for Blahnik and Berger to build a coal hole ring and sidewalk cover at 509 Fourth Ave SE. Kilborn Photo Paper, 2911 First Ave SE, may lay an eight inch sewer tile between 29th and 30th Streets SE to drain water from a new cooling system to Indian Creek. Sanitary sewer capacity is insufficient for the extra load. Iowa Muniois Gas and Electric Co. may lay 162 feet of two inch gas main in the south parking of 34th Street NE to serve Collins Radio Co.
A clumped listing shows multiple lost items including a brown leather billfold with coupons, a Dobbs hat in a hat sack, and a blue Eversharp pen engraved with Ken Holvenstot, each offering rewards. Also contains assorted jewelry ads, gear rentals, and local business notices amid classifieds in the newspaper.
Work Wanted notices seek a 65¢ per hour handy man for yard work or odd jobs and a woman seeking part time summer work caring for children or as a companion. Also seeks private family washing, dialing numbers to respond, and a widow seeking a motherless home job.
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