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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1943
Page
7
Chicago and Sioux City report Thursday livestock estimates with hog receipts around 10 000 and cattle 4 000 in Chicago. prices mostly steady to strong with hog top near 13.75 and cattle mid-teens. Iowa and Omaha markets show mixed receipts and varied steer and lamb values, while grain quotes for wheat corn oats rye are provided alongside regional price ranges.
Chicago market shows firm receipts for poultry cheese butter and potatoes with steady to firm prices and moderate demand. New York butter and eggs steady with active wholesale demand for various poultry and dairy items amid mixed stock quality and price ranges.
On Wednesday hog prices held steady across all grade ranges in Cedar Rapids. Top butcher price reached $12.95, long haul no-fill $13.05, and packers $12.50, with detailed weights and price bands for hogs from 140 pounds up to 600 pounds and cattle, calf, and sheep markets also listed.
Market prices listed for oats wheat rye corn soybeans and hay with delivery prices for poultry including broilers fryers and ducks. Fruit vegetables and other items such as Florida celery lemons oranges apples and potatoes are shown with crate and box prices. Hides calves and glue are included with varying grades and unit measures.
Chicago traders push wheat and rye about two cents higher as mis and commercial interests push prices to the top since early April. Wheat closes 13%4-2% higher with July at 1.46 and September around 1.46. oats up about 1/2 to 1 1/2 cents, rye up sharply. cash market notes No. 2 wheat and oats with no sales, corn and barley quoted with various price ranges.
Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl swore in an all-Iowa WAAC recruits unit in the governor’s office with Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper addressing. The roster included Dorothy M. Allamand of Monticello and Della M. Foster of Cedar Rapids. Another Iowa group left for Daytona Beach training, featuring Florence Leona Landon of Des Moines, Genevieve G. Oliphant of Coin, Mary Evelyn F Pieracci of Ankeny, and Gladys Knight of Iowa City.
Senate and House members Sen. Mead and Rep. Celler, both New York Democrats, introduced bills to suspend the $5 federal automobile tax for six months. They argue that restricting car use without due tax relief harms full and unrestricted vehicle access.
New York stocks climbed into higher ground on Wednesday amid buying tied to favorable war news and rising inflation sentiment. Leaders gained fractions to about two points, with about 900 000 shares traded, as investors shifted toward the new government issue and investment-grade rails.
Sen. Guy M. Gillette denies reports he has been chosen as a Democratic presidential candidate by opponents of a fourth term. Columnist Drew Fearson cited a secret luncheon where Jim Farley and Sens. Harry Byrd and Walter F. George allegedly decided on Gillette’s candidacy. Gillette called the tale false and said no discussion of the presidency occurred.
William George Vogl and Wayne Francis DeLancey, both 17, enlist in naval reserves and navy respectively. Mt Hermon lodge 263 AF and AM meets 7 30 PM at Masonic hall with Fred C. Henson speaking on The Philosophy of Totalitarianism. Cedar Rapids board of education holds annual meeting July 1 8 PM replacing July 5 session. Townsend club 7 hosts picnic supper 6 30 PM at 117 F avenue NW with 7 30 PM regular meeting and social hour. Evangelist J E Williams speaks on The Man Who got His Head in the Wrong Woman's Lap at the Church of the Nazarene revival 7 45 PM.
Cedar Rapids will host a Victory exposition July 9 to 11 at the Memorial Coliseum to display war materiel from the War Department and local plants. The event aims to raise funds for Army Emergency Relief and boost war bond sales while educating the public about the army’s tools and operations. Robert M. Vesely is general chairman with Mayor Frank Hahn honorary chair. Committees cover entertainment, display, advertising, tickets, labor and more. The display includes arms, devices, vehicles, and a jeep as the caravan’s largest item, plus films and a simulated air raid experience for attendees. Admission is 40 cents adults, 20 cents children. advance discounts available. Proceeds go to Army Emergency Relief.
William Lohr, 18, of 611 Eighteenth Avenue SW, pleaded guilty in Judge G K Thompson's court to larceny from a building. He was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to six months in Linn county jail with all but 30 days suspended. Detec tives H R Simon and W J Kudina arrested him. He allegedly took a leather jacket and an overcoat from Donald Horner at the Allison hotel on May 24.
The Linn county board of supervisors raised salaries for courthouse janitors and county home staff. The changes take effect July 1. Head janitor Thomas McAllen goes to 170 monthly. two assistant day janitors to 125. two assistant night janitors to 130. cook baker and six attendants at the county home also receive higher wages.
Nadine Subotnik reports A W Lyon ends a 51 year rail career with the BCR and N and Rock Island after 73 years. He began as brakeman 1905 freight conductor 1905 passenger conductor 1912 and long served Cedar Rapids to Burlington. He recalls old times, WWII era troop moves, and trains late but plans a busy postrail life with family and flowers.
The Linn county board of supervisors on Tuesday issued cigarette permits to John W. Melendy Troy Mills Elmer H Ahlgren and Charles Matthews doing business as Draport Inn Lee s Tavern operated by Lee W Boyse route 2 Central City and Roy Lange doing business as Lange s Y Inn route 2 Marion Zella Larson named administrator for the estate of her husband Levert Larson who died January 25 George J Kolda of Marion appointed administrator for the estate of his father George A Kolda of Waubeck who died June 25 Frank E Kopecky of Cedar Rapids relieved from Linn county relief commission duties due to illness The Linn county courthouse will be closed Monday July 5 for Fourth of July observance The maintenance case Ellen Hanson vs George A Hanson was dismissed in Judge G P Linville s court.
Arthur C Featherstonhaugh died June 18 in Cuente Ecuador while on a Board of Economic Warfare survey of chincona bark prospects. A Washington government employee since 1930 he specialized in aerial mapping with the department of agriculture. He is survived by his wife Blanche Hickman Featherstonhaugh a daughter Marcia and a son Arthur Jr his body to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Grace Clarke Scarff 77 widow of William H. Scarff died at 5:45 am Wednesday at the Cedar Rapids home of her daughter Mrs. Stewart Holmes following a long illness. Born February 5 1866 in Canton Illinois she moved from Enid Oklahoma ten years ago. Survived by three sisters two brothers and two grandsons she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church PEO and the DAR. Body will be sent from the funeral home.
Turner chapel travels Wednesday afternoon to Enid Oklahoma for funeral services and burial. The plan includes a burial in Enid following the service.
Jacquelyn Baldridge infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Baldridge 1208 First Avenue NW died at 11 fifteen A M Wednesday in a local hospital She was born June 14 1943 in Cedar Rapids Private services will be held Thursday morning in Strawberry Point with Rev P J Boyle officiating Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery there The body is at Gill chapel Strawberry Point for friends to call Wednesday evening She is survived by her parents a sister Jananne grandparents Mr and Mrs E L Baldridge Strawberry Point and Thomas Vanck Lamont great grandparents and many aunts and uncles
Edwin Broms longtime Rock Island railroad dispatcher died suddenly at his home 2641 Bever Avenue SE. Funeral services will be at Turner Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday with Dr. Robert Little officiating and burial in Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
C. H. Sewell of 217 Fourth Street NW learns of the death of his uncle William A. Sewell of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Sewell will travel to Clinton Thursday for funeral services.
Fritz Kuhn, former national leader of the German American Bund, paroled June 18, left Dannemora prison Wednesday and was presumed headed for internment.
Lost black female Cocker Spaniel seen near Anamosa State Park. Contact John Lee Westphal. Also a lost American Legion ring reported at Ellis Park swimming pool with a reward. Call 614 3rd St NE for details.
Local personal notices and ads offer watch repair, jewelers, and accessories. Probasco Jeweler lists mainsprings and watch lubrication. Vincent’s Jewelry Store promotes savings. Lyman’s Shell Service advertises pens lighters and watches. Griffith Feather Mattress Co. advertises mattresses and pillows. H Schaefer and others advertise watch repair services.
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