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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
1
Financial and Market News shows corn closing at 1.46% in old contracts, July oats at .88, Sept oats at .85, Dec oats at .84%. Barley at 1.35% B. The report lists bid and ask figures for corn and oats with monthly and contract specifics.
Chicago AP reports cattle trade was weak with packers showing disinterest even as prices declined. Inquiries for weighty steers appeared at steady values, two loads of 1,275 pound fed steers sold near 18 dollars. Hog market was active and steady with 1,000 head ready for sale and 1,500 packers, and early clearance at ceilings. Good and choice native spring lambs brought 16 to 16.80 dollars.
Receipts total 800 hogs and 200 calves with steady to weak demand. Choice barrows and gilts around 14.85, sows 14.10 ceiling. Feeder steers 2 roads at 18.06 for 1,275 lb, some fed steers and yearlings 15.75 to 16.00, cows 7.00. Sheep lambs steady, ewes weaker to 25¢ lower, yearlings and choicier lots crowding market activity.
The report shows hogs steady at ceiling barrows and gilts around 14.50 with some sow clearance. Cattle receipts about 2,590 with calves steady while cows soften and replacement stock quote lower. Spring lambs ease about 25 cents with ewes at 14.75 for good and choice, lighter for medium. No. 2 Utah ewes around 7.80 with high turnover noted.
Receipts total about 700 cattle with 206 calves. Slaughter steers and heifers suitable for shipping quoted around $17.65 for load lots of 1150 to 1300 lb beeves. other classes slow and easier. Feeder and stocker classes mixed with some weakness. canners and replacements vary. hogs and lambs also noted with price ranges and shifts.
Combined receipts at 19 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 24 hours ending 8 am Friday total 6,900, down from 12,600 a week ago and 36,000 a year ago. Market notes show varied weights and prices for hogs including sows and barrows, with prices around 13.40 to 14.45 per hundredweight across weight ranges.
Prices for various hog classes show modest shifts in early trading with lean hog futures uncertain. Sows and gilt figures appear across districts, reflecting regional demand and feed costs as butchers adjust procurement.
NEW YORK AP steels recovered after an early slide on Friday and specials showed strength but overall market leadership faded from Thursday’s bulge. Trading was light with about 1,000,000 shares transferring. losers dominated at close while many gainers remained only fractional.
New York stock activity showed an upward tendency in rail issues but with limited momentum as the day wore on. Many issues retreated from their intraday highs and several fell into negative territory, marking a cautious close with a mix of fractional gains and losses.
The report notes salable receipts around 250 head with two loads chosen at 68 pounds. Slaughter steer prices hold at 17.65 dollars per cwt. The balance of the run shows two additions but not enough representative lots to test the market.
Plymouth traders report brisk activity as dairy prices show mixed gains and community listings highlight local produce stands. Shoppers encounter a range of cheeses and dairy items with varied discounts while vendors note steady demand for specialty varieties.
Fragmented OCR item lists produce prices and market terms for Chicago including references to receipts, live pool, droilers, turkeys and roosters. Details are unclear but indicate a mid period retail or auction market with assorted produce entries and prices.
Receipts for butter and cheese show firm and unchanged totals. Butter receipts reach 610 067 while cheese totals are 172 874 as markets hold steady amid varied demand and supply conditions.
Government reports Friday confirm five Geum policemen were killed while combating a band of alleged Communists in a civil conflict.
Oats fell more than a cent a bushel as favorable crop prospects and heavy cash grain offerings by country elevators boosted selling. Commission houses led declines at the open, with later rallies scant. Deferred oats closed 14 22 cents lower and July at 88 cents. Corn at 1.46 and Barley at 1.35.
Chicago cash provisions show No 2 red and hard wheat at 1.97. No 2 yellow wheat at 1.44 nominal. No 3 at 1.34 nominal. Barley nominal at 1.34 to 1.52 for malting and 1.23 to 1.33 for feed.
Washington AP Rear Admiral W. J. Carter Navy paymaster general named custodian of United Mine Workers health and welfare fund. First installment about 30 million dollars annually due from mine operators August 15. Moreell announces, NLRB promises action on foremen unionization amid seizure of coal mines.
World War II veteran Jack Lloyd began building a house at 2934 Southland St SW aiming to complete it by Saturday night after facing eviction. Howard McLaughlin urged Cedar Rapids residents to lend tools and lumber to speed the project with hulp from Hatch and Brookman Lumber.
CHICAGO AP The nations acute meat shortage is expected to continue for two months the National Retail Meat Dealers Association reports A cross country survey of 58000 members shows more than half of butcher shops closed and operating at limited capacity.
A 25 year old Dorothy Lindsay was found strangled in a cheap London hotel room. Police pursue a man signing as J Marshall while noting this is Yard’s third sex killing since June. A friend says she was married to Brooks and estranged, dating an American sergeant who sent her an engagement ring and $312 for travel.
Secretary Wallace following four months of 1946 data notes factory production up about 10 percent in physical volume and 40 percent in dollar value vs 1941. He cautions that continued price increases persist as reconversion remains incomplete and inventories declined mainly in non durable goods.
In Riverside California three soldiers and two deputies were stranded in 140 degree heat near the Pinto mountains southeast of Twenty Nine Palms. A helicopter suddenly lowered from the sky to lift them to safety after a desert canyon search uncovered the body of Arthur P. Coddington.
The Illinois Commerce Commission ruled to restore the 12 cent elevated fare in Chicago after a dispute over a 16 cent fare. The decision outlines that the lower rate remains in effect starting Friday, affecting riders and transit finances in the city.
Washington reports that the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen probably will affiliate with the CIO this fall, with CIO and AFL officials agreeing on the likelihood. President A F Whitney said the union would join either federation, citing past jurisdictional feuds and aligned political views as factors shaping the choice.
Returning Japanese soldiers on a repatriation ship from Bangkok held three day wartime hearings aboard the vessel. They tried officers and noncommissioned officers for cruelties and discrimination and punished with slappings whippings and dumping officers baggage overboard. American MPs boarded the ship at Kangshima to investigate.
The highway patrol announced a new schedule for driver license exams after July 1. Applicants will be examined Thursday and Friday each week in the courthouse basement, replacing the prior all day Friday and Saturday morning sessions.
Chicago report says Sigmund Wesolowski aged 28 and his cousin Sigmund Wesolowski aged 25 were holding a lamp post when it toppled. Sigmund of East 80th Place was knocked unconscious and pinned. police rescued both men and they are recovering from their bumps.
The Rev. Milton Early of Omaha will be guest speaker at the Church of the Brethren on Fourth Avenue at Twelfth Street SE. He will deliver messages during the 10 50 a.m. and 7 p.m. services.
The Rev. Lyle K. Anderson will speak on The Secret of Renewal at the 9:30 a.m. worship service at Shueyville United Brethren church. Christian Endeavor meets at 8 p.m. and church school at 10:30 a.m.
The Church of the Open Bible will hold services at First United Presbyterian on Third Avenue and Second Street SW beginning with a 7:45 p.m. service next Wednesday. Weekday services shift to Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:45 p.m.
The Rev. C. W. Harrop will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service at Paleo Methodist Church and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. The newly appointed pastor, the Rev. A. W. Gabel, will take official charge beginning July 1.
Mrs Helen Patten McFarland 48 died Wednesday in Mobridge South Dakota. Reared in Marion by aunt the late Mrs A B McKean she leaves husband five children and brother Hewitt Patten of Mobridge. Niece of Mrs Alma Oakley of Marion. Services set for Mobridge Saturday.
Mary Gorman and Clarence Bridgeman both of Cedar Rapids were married Thursday night by Dr. C. E. Drummond. Mrs. Lucille Hawkins and Albert Hawkins served as attendants. Bridgeman is a truck driver and the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.
Mr and Mrs Luther Crow sold their home at 973 Eleventh Street to Mr and Mrs Homer Pollock of Springville. The Crow family plans a trip to Encinitas next week. Marine Pfc James Dunn son of Mr and Mrs Harry Dunn has been separated from service at Camp Pendleton California. The Dunn family resides in Springville. Mr and Mrs Fred Perrin and their sons left Thursday for Alameda California after visiting Perrin's mother Mrs W H Perrin.
Cecil Newhard of Lomita California visits his Iowa relatives the Mark Newhards and Mrs Eugene McConaughy. This marks his first Iowa visit in 21 years.
A brief adv notes fresh dressed fries will be available for the balance of the summer and fall at Gordon Hatchery.
Dr. W. L. Stitzel his wife and their son Wilbur arrived back in Brookfield Illinois on Friday following a visit with his brother Dr. H. G. Stitzel.
Mrs. Ernest White underwent a foot operation at Mercy Hospital on Thursday. Details of the procedure and medical condition were not disclosed.
John LeVin Jr has been returned from an Iowa City hospital to his home at 2195 Third Avenue. Charles L DeWald has returned to Waterloo after a visit with his daughter Mrs Floyd G Slauson.
Mary Jane Beach is home from Joliet NL after a month with relatives. A wanted notice lists her as a prospective job seeker for a lady clerk position at Cira's Super Market Adv.
Mrs. Stanley Thomas was the bride in a mock wedding at a Marion Nature and Garden club gathering on Wednesday. A Thursday Gazette error misnamed her.
Twenty women attended a luncheon at Indian Creek Country Club on Thursday. Mrs. Gilbert Gordon won the blind bogey, Mrs. L. S. Barber posted the high score on hole No. 7, and Mrs. Kathleen Goodyear had the low score on hole No. 4.
Mrs Hugh Gordon has returned home from Council Bluffs where she attended the state P E O convention.
Mrs. Ruby Fillmore Seysler of San Diego a former Marion and Cedar Rapids resident is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E D Jack.
Seaman second class Jack Awbrey left Friday for San Diego after spending leave with his parents, Mr and Mrs C V Awbrey. The notice records a serviceman’s travel from home during a leave period.
J. L. Papes Jr former co publisher of the Marion Sentinel has bought a weekly newspaper in Clarion named the Wright County Monitor. He will assume possession on July 1 while his wife and daughter stay in Marion for the time being.
Verne H. Balster purchased cottages at 1378 and 1388 Fifth Avenue from Mrs. Ruby Fillmore Seysler in a transaction handled by Earl Booze.
Davenport resident Judy Workman owes her grandparents Mr and Mrs H L Mellish a debt.
Des Moines AP says OPA authorized ceiling price increases Friday for breakfast cereals and evaporated milk in Iowa. Stores may raise cereal ceilings by one to five cents per type and weight. evaporated milk ceiling rises on tall cans while small can ceiling stays unchanged. Prices differ by three Iowa marketing areas and store classification by sales volume.
Four men charged with illegal possession of alcoholic liquor waived preliminary hearings before Justice of the Peace H R Churchill and were bound over to the grand jury. Each was released under $500 bond. Arrested downtown about 1240 am Wednesday by Cedar Rapids police were John Fitzpatrick 1504 Washington Avenue SE John Condon 1514 Bever Avenue SE James McGowan 218 Fourth Avenue SW and Stanton Blank Chicago.
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