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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1940

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Market Posts Strong Week Gains

Receipts for hogs on Saturday were 7 300 with 7 000 sent to packers. The market stayed nominally steady with choice medium weights up to 5 75, the highest since late May, while hogs for June ran the largest June tally in six years. Steers rose 25 to 50 cents, selling to 12 50. lambs gained 40 to 60 cents, with some natives at 11 35.

Chicago INS ST. Paul Smouth ST Paul Fed -State T News Chaice Ee Tang Dow Chaice Wang AD Wetzht

Chicago and Omaha Livestock and Market Mixed Receipts Steady to Up

Receipts show hogs and cattle trading steadier with some gains on heavy weights. In Chicago and Omaha markets, hogs 300 head and cattle near steady while calves and heifers show limited gains. beef steers and yearlings move higher in parts of the week with ongoing demand. Slaughter and feeder categories display varied activity, with special strength in choice steers and yearlings.

Cedar Rapids Wholesale Prices for Produce and Hides

Listing of Cedar Rapids wholesale goods with prices for fruits vegetables and hay, plus poultry and meat items. Includes lemons oranges grape fruit celery lettuce onions cabbage tomatoes carrots new potatoes Russets and various hides with per unit figures and animal types.

Market Report on Cattle Hogs and Sheep Receipts at Salabie and Austin

Cattle and hog receipts at Salabie and Austin show varied steady and higher prices. Vealers and feeder pigs hold near 3.00 while hogs top around 5.59, sheep receipts show spring lambs up to 10.65 with fat shorn and fed lambs fluctuating near 6.50 to 9.90. Breeding ewes and ewe lambs fetch around 7.75. Continuous listing of weights and bid ranges appears across multiple classes and regions.

Omaha California Idaho Sioux City Aeri Washington Springs Washington

Stock Traders On Sidelines

NEW YORK AP Buying demand faltered in Saturday trading as traders awaited political and business developments and the European war. Early fractional gains gave way to little change by the close with several leaders down slightly. Transfers for two hours about 200000 shares. Rails steadiness credited to expectations of higher freight loadings and earnings. Notable resistant stocks included Santa Fe, Pennsylvania, Great Northern, American Telephone, Con Edison, Public Service of N. J., Anaconda, Phelps Dodge, Montgomery Ward, Standard Oil of N J, International Mercantile Marine and Sperry.

New York Santa Fe Pennsylvania Great Northern American Telephone Consolidated Edison Public Service of N. WL. Anaconda Phelps Dodge Montgomery Ward Standard Oilof N International Mercantile Marine Sperry

Wall Street Stocks Reported by Bennett and Co.

Wall Street stocks are summarized by J. E. Bennett & Co with WH Jump as manager. Telephone 9151 listed from Merchants National Bank Building, 403-4.

J. E. Bennett & Co Merchants National Bank

Chicago Produce Market Notes and Prices

Markets show receipts for butter and eggs steady to unchanged. Potatoes arrivals US on track with supplies and demand mixed across regions. California white and Cobb varieties cited with fluctuating prices, Missouri and Arkansas Cobbiers noted with fair to good demand and quality variations. Furnished by Jamson Bros. and Co.

Echicago Chicago Missouri California Jonze Calfornia Bliss North Carolina Cobbiers Arkansas Biss Oklahoma Alabama Jamson Bros. and Co

Bond Market Quiet in Mixed NY Sessions

Bond prices were mixed in a thin New York session on Saturday with many active issues not traded. US government bonds rose as much as 0.22 point, while foreign issues such as Canada 4s City of Frankfurt Gs and Hungary d4ts gained 1 to 2 points, and domestic issues like General Cable S bonds and Cleveland Union Terminal S bonds advanced modestly on light turnover.

NEW YORK_ FOND REVIEW NEW YORK +AP U. S Canada City of Frankfort Hungary General Cable S's Cleveland Union Terminal S International Mercantile Mariners

Weakness in corn spreads to all grain markets on Chicago Board

Corn led declines that pulled wheat and other grains lower amid pre-delivery liquidation and lighter support. July corn fell sharply with futures slipping to multiweek lows while oats and rye posted new season lows. weather remained favorable and traders eyed large new-crop marketing in the southwest.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Kansas City Minneapolis Southwest Midwest Grain Belt

Wisconsin cheese and wool market notes

A mixed postal market roundup reports Wisconsin cheese prices for July 1-6 with various varieties and prices, followed by a Boston wool market summary from the U S Department of Agriculture noting slower Boston demand, firm quotations with occasional concessions, and specific price ranges for grease and fleece wools ulike delaine and blood grades.

Boston S. Dept Agriculture Iast

Court fight over Cedar Rapids tax levy to reach Iowa Supreme Court

The Cedar Rapids independent school district and the state appeal board move toward the Iowa Supreme Court after Judge Haas upheld the original 1939 tax levy. The appeal board seeks to reduce the levy by 28 454 dollars from the general fund using surplus. the district contends the 881 020 figure is illegal. Defendants include state Comptroller C Fred Porter Auditor C B Akers and Treasurer W G C Bagley.

Cedar Rapids Haas Supreme Court State Appeal Board C. Fred Porter C. B. Akers W. G. C. Bagley

Two Plead Not Guilty To Drunk Driving Charges

Henry E. Harms, a 76 year old Marion man arrested by the highway patrol Thursday night for dining while intoxicated, pled not guilty in district court Friday afternoon before Judge J Hesse rman. He was released on his

Henry E. Harms Marion Highway Patrol J . Hesseerman

Cedar Rapids Man Arrested On Driving While Intoxicated Charge

Harris held a $1000 own bond and was arrested in 1935 for the same offense. Guy McBride of Cedar Rapids was picked up Thursday night on a bench warrant charging driving while intoxicated and pled not guilty Saturday morning before Judge H C Ring.

Harris Guy McBride Cedar Rapids H. C. Ring

Last Minute Rush For Marriage Licenses

Deputies in the county clerk's office handled a heavy end of month rush for marriage licenses. Between Friday noon and Saturday noon 13 licenses were issued, with business remaining strong all week according to Court Clerk Ed Lundquist.

Ed Lundquist

Bowker Divorce Injunction Granted in Iowa Court

Theodora Marie Bowker obtained a writ of injunction from Judge H. C Ring with no bond to restrain Jim Bowker from injuring or threatening her. She seeks custody of four children and half of his earnings as support. The couple married June 18 1926 in Dubuque.

Theodora Marie Bowker Jim Bowker H. C Ring

Adjournment Set For May Term Court July Thirteenth

Judge H. C. Ring of Cedar Rapids announced Saturday that the tentative adjournment date for the May term of the district court is July 13 by agreement among the judges. Plans call for weekly adjournments to expedite important business if needed before the September term.

H. C. Ring Cedar Rapids Ring

Knapp and Taylor Form Brokerage Partnership

Articles of incorporation issued by County Recorder Dempsy Jones announce a co partnership between Russell F. Knapp and Lowell M. Taylor to operate as Knapp and company for general brokerage transactions. The agreement runs until August 1, 1958 with Knapp supplying 80 percent of capital and Taylor the remaining 20 percent.

Russell F. Knapp Lowell M. Taylor Knapp and Company Dempsy Jones Knapp Taylor

Divorce proceeds favor writ of attachment for Maryllyn McKay

A writ of attachment for 500 dollars against mutual property was granted without bond in a divorce action filed Saturday by Maryllyn H McKay against James D McKay for cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of their child.

Mutual Property Maryllyn H McKay James D. McKay C J. Haas

Rorabaugh Divorce Case Submitted to Judge Ring

Frances P Rorabaugh and Charles L Rorabaugh filed in October 1939. case submitted Saturday to Judge H R Ring. No decree will be issued until court costs are paid. injunction restraining interference issued Oct 1, 1939.

Frances P Rorabaugh Charles L. Rorabaugh H. R. Ring Ring

Real Estate Transfers and Deeds in Central Region

A series of 1940 land transfers and deeds records involving Wesley F. Buresh, Milo Andrie, Fred W. Hann, George W. Fry, Fred B Neff, Elizabeth Williams, William Neff, Iowa Electric Light & Power Co, Leo Gray, Vernice Lucille Scheurs, Jessie Derby Proctor, Martha A. Heald, Ruth Heald, Perp Savings & Loan Assn, and Emiel Mortier. Transactions cover partitions, QCD deeds, joint tenancy arrangements, easements, and contractual fulfillments across multiple townships and blocks in Mt Vernon and Greens Addition, with consideration noted as $1 and value of conveyed property.

Wesley F Lenora L. Buresh Milo Andrie Fred W. Hann George W. Fry Viola Fred B Neff Elizabeth Williams William Neff Iowa Electric Light & Power Co. A Corp Mt Vernon Law Anna B. Neff M. K. Neff Louis H. Kepler Anna B Clara A.B Smith Clara A. B. Spear Nee Smith Leo Gray Vernice Lucille Scheurs Grand View Jessie Derby Proctor Martha A. Heald Ruth Heald Nely Perp. Savings & Loan Assn. (Inc Emiel Mortier West Highlands

Church Notices From Marion Area Faith Services

A condensed list of church services across Marion area denominations with pastors names and schedule details including Sunday school times morning worship and special programs such as youth groups and choir rehearsals. Key churches include Baptist Evangel Singers Catholic Christian Congregational Free Methodist Methodist Presbyterian St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Seventh Day Church of God Prairie Chapel and Alburnett Methodist with plans for Holy Communion and upcoming catechism and voter assembly events.

L. W. Inman Evangel Singers St. Joseph's T. J. McElliott Vernon H. Carter Christian Endeavor C. G. Ellinger Herbert Livingston Arthur W. Henke C W R de Jong Ladies Spiritual Life Group St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Carl E. Krog Alburnett J. B. Clyde

Prisoner Spurns Chaplain Before Gallows

Byzantine Hartman, 28, refused a chaplain's offer of spiritual comfort as he walked to the gallows on Friday night. The report notes a broader context of wartime production, with American aircraft output expected to reach about 2,500 per month by year end, up from 1,400 today.

Moundsville W. Va Byzantine Hartman

Legion Plans Defense Training For Citizens In Houston

AP reports a national American Legion committeeman says the group will teach elementary military tactics to U S citizens under a broad security program to build a defense system equal to major powers. An outline was released after a preparedness mass meeting in Houston. Dr W Danforth of Fort Worth said World War II veterans would organize security defense units for adults over 18, instructed by trained leaders.

Houston Tex American Legion Legion United States W. Danforth Fort Worth Texas Organization of World War Veterans

Deaths Expect Funeral Of Mrs. Mounce In Idaho

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Addie Hoaglan Mounce who died Thursday night in Twin Falls Idaho were not announced locally on Saturday. Born 1864 on a Cedar Rapids area farm she lived nearby until 1920 when she moved with her family to Twin Falls. Four brothers and a sister live in eastern Iowa.

Addie Hoaglan Mounce Twin Falls Ida Idaho Cedar Rapids

Reed Rites Set for Cedar Rapids Man in Iowa

John William Reed born November 17 1874 in Estell county Kentucky died after a lingering illness at his daughter’s home near Swisher at 1 30 am Saturday. He lived in Fairfax before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1924. Survived by daughters Mrs Edward Buresh and Mrs Elmer Vorel and sons Thomas Vernon and William E Reed all of Cedar Rapids. funeral Monday at Turner chapel at 2 pm with Rev I O Arnold officiating, burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Gene Harold Elliott James de Vee Dean Elliott Cedar Rapids Yocom Chapel J B Clyde Prairie Chapel Church Martin’s Creek Dean Howard Elliott James Elliott Albert Dean Marion John William Reed Ninth Street Edward Buresh Swisher Estell County Kentucky Fairfax Kilda Jane Beechler Elmer Vorel Thomas Vernon William E. Reed Methodist Church Turner Chapel I O. Arnold Norway Linwood Cemetery

Iowa volunteers post elects sergeant-at-arms corrections

Ralph Dew was elected sergeant-at-arms of the Iowa Volunteers Post No. 1, not Ray Dew. Wayne McVay of 1424 Fifth Street NW was released on $109 bail after an assault and battery charge and will be tried before Justice W. A. Rall Tuesday at 9 am. Complainant was Leslie R. Grigg of 309 Thirteenth Street SW.

Ralph Dew Iowa Volunteers Ray Dew Wayne McVay Fifth Street Justice W. A Rall McVay Justice Ball Leslie R. Grigg Thirteenth Street

Probation Officer Checks Federal Probationers in Cedar Rapids

United States probation officer C F Holly from Sioux City conducted routine checks on federal probationers and parolees in the Cedar Rapids area, visiting Saturday to ensure compliance.

F Holly United States Sioux City Cedar Rapids

Car overturns on gravel injuring driver near West Branch

John McAllister age 30 of 2015 John son avenue NW sustained a cut behind the left ear needing three stitches after the car he drove overturned on Inose gravel about one and a half miles west of West Branch Friday night. Two passengers were uninjured and he received hospital treatment.

John McAllister Johnson Avenue NW West Branch

Clarence E White Improving at St Luke's Hospital

Clarence E White of Ridgeway Drive SE has been in St Luke's hospital for four weeks and is reported improving. He may receive visitors and is expected to remain hospitalized for two to three more weeks.

C. A. Bradley Clarence E. White Ridgeway Drive St. Luke's Hospital

Scout boards set to grant ranks at Cedar Rapids stations

Three scout boards of review will grant new ranks and merit badges at Cedar Rapids fire stations at 7 30 p m Saturday. A fourth session for Eagle Life and Star ranks will be in the Chamber of Commerce building under James Maloney. The other three sessions at Central fire station under J G Rayburn No 3 station B avenue and Fourteenth street NE with J J Kolarik and No 2 station E avenue and Fifth street NW with Arthur Axmear.

Scout Boards of Review Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce James Maloney Central Fire Station J. G. Rayburn B Avenue Fourteenth Street J. J. Kolar

Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa

Transcript of judgment from 1931 levies real estate in Linn County to satisfy the 1940 execution. Property listed as Lot 2 block 6 Cobhan and Adams Ree plat Cedar Rapids Town Bradley and Adams Addition. Sale set for July 8 1940 at 10 18 o clock AM in front of the Cedar Rapids Court House. Sheriff Ax Smith signs the notice.

District Court of Linn Iowa Justice Court of B. C. Wiles District Court Said County Linn County Cobhan Adams Bradley Cedar Rapids Court House A x. Smith Jaws Roy Radebaugh

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