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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1949

Page

11

Livestock Prices Mixed Across Chicago Omaha Sioux City Markets

In Chicago and nearby centers, hogs and cattle show uneven shifts with hogs mostly 25c higher, sows 25c lower, and cattle steady to 50c higher. Lambs weak to 25c lower while ewes hold steady. Omaha and Sioux City report similar mixed trends with hogs up 25c, cattle steady to 50c higher, and strong demand for fed cattle. sheep receipts around 2500 with slaughter lambs steady to 25c higher.

Chicago USDA Steaday Sioux City Omaha AP Colorado

Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Prices Show Record Ranges

Prices on Cedar Rapids hog markets advance with top prime butchers at 2075 dollars and Packers bidding 340 to 360 pounds. Cattle listings feature mixed steer and yearling classes with highs around 2500 dollars for choice steers and varied cow and calf market values across weights and grades.

Cedar Rapids Ste vi *O

Stock Market Tone Erratic Amid Mixed Opening

New York stocks opened with scattered losses and quick recoveries as prices fluctuated within a narrow range. Trade turnover remained strong while rail stock rights slipped briefly. cattle hogs and grain markets showed varied gains and steady prices across major reporting regions and plants.

New York

Chicago Produce Market Prices mixed for poultry dairy and eggs

Receipts show firm poultry with colored Plymouth Rock and White Rock prices and steady butter with various creamery scores. Eggs receipts rise with lower prices for certain grades and standards. Potatoes show moderate demand and color varieties, while New York butter eggs hold steady with minor score changes.

Chicago Colorado Idaho New York

Corn Quotations Under Pressure

Chicago reports corn weak at first as government purchases push prices down then partially recover as hedging fades. Cash buyers estimated 230 000 bushels to arrive. May futures slid on hedging before government support lifted prices slightly. Wheat showed firmer tone while corn, oats, soybeans moved mixed with March futures around 12 to 15.

Chicago

Market Prices for Grains and Field Seeds Listed

Chicago wares show prices for wheat corn oats and barley with various grades and samples. No 2 yellow wheat 140 No 3 187 No 4 128 2 thirds 133 No 5 121 128 sample grade 116 41 21 white 119 oats include No 1 heavy mixed 183 7 and No 1 heavy white 75 4 etc. Barley nominal 118 147 feed price 3 4 r 1 16 field seeds per cwt timothy sweet clover 1500.

Chicago

Michael To Be Tried First for Ames Holdup

Des Moines police say Ralph Michael of Madrid, 23, implicated in Ames and Des Moines filling station robberies, will be prosecuted first for the Ames hold up. He admitted the failed Clyde Hopkins attempt and the Paul’s station robbery in Ames, and faces car theft charges from a stolen Des Moines vehicle.

Des Moines INS Ralph Michael Madrid Ames Michael Clyde Hopkins Paul Paul Castelline Poice Castelline

St Patrick’s Debaters Advance to State Finals

St Patrick's high school of Waukon won all six district debates last Saturday to reach the state finals. Eldora Osage and Thompson tied for second with four wins each. Finals run March 31 to April 2 at the University of Iowa. St Patrick's aims for a fourth title in nine years, with championships in 1943 1944 and 1948.

Waukon St Patrick's High School Eldora Osage Thompson University of Iowa St Patrick’s

Antlered Animal Crossword Clue Set

A compact list appears to be a crossword style puzzle with clues and partial answers. The grid includes references to deer related terms, Latin abbreviations, and common crossword entries spanning animals, objects, and directions.

Beardsley Emphasizes Farming for Strong Iowa Economy

Gov. William Beardsley told the Maquoketa Valley REA at Anamosa high school that good farm conditions are essential for robust business. He cited electricity access for four-fifths of Iowa farms, praised soil conservation, and warned that soil loss threatens all wealth as about 1,200 people attended the noon meeting.

Anamosa William Beardsley Maquoketa Valley Iowa Alleday Anamosa High School

Mrs William Stanley Awaiting Transfer To Federal Prison

Humboldt county officials wondered when federal authorities would move Mrs William Stanley 36 to a federal penitentiary She and her husband were convicted of love fraud that netted more than 25000 from bachelor farmers and widows across several midwestern states She was jailed in Humboldt after Mason City arrest and later sent there for sentencing by the court.

Akota City INS Humboldt County William Stanley E. H Bradley

City Briefs and Local Notices In Cedar Rapids

City items include a junior club meeting at the YWCA at 2 PM Saturday and a Magicians Club session at 7 30 PM Thursday in the Y M C A. A radio broadcast of the Mon ticello Watson game airs at 9 30 tonight on KCRG KCRK. A car radio theft was reported by Helen Heidel. a 70 dollar radio was taken from an 1848 model car between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Robert Milota and John Cupp have enlisted in the air force. Sheikh Hussein Dahbour will speak Wednesday at 8 30 PM at the Baha i center on similarities between the Muslim and Baha i faiths. The Civil Service Commission announced exams for mechanical electrical and aerodynamic engineers at Wright Patterson pay 2974 yearly with no written test.

Helen Heidel Washington Avenue Air Force Robert R. Milota Rudolph Mulota John D. Cupp C Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Sheikh Hussein Dahbour Iowa Second Avenue SE Civil Service Engineers Civil Service Commission Wrightfield Dayton Ohio

Marion News Highlights Scout Awards and Red Cross Drive

Red Cross drive reports show only 25 percent of workers contacted and $400 subscribed by Tuesday. Cub Scout Pack 58 held a blue and gold dinner for 240 at the Presbyterian church with 17 new members and several badges awarded. Bob Boettcher, Marion high senior, won honorable mention in a Scholastic Art drawing contest and will attend a Des Moines Younkers dinner.

Iowa Des Moines Minnesota Red Cross Drive Winfield A. White Gas Company Presbyterian Church Clarence Gardner Cedar Rapids Bob Boettcher Marion Scholastic Art Magazine Vox Boettcher Younkers Department Store L. R. Boet- Itcher

Lala Seeks Re-election to Marion Board of Education

Edward E. Lala of 1048 Sixth Street has filed a petition to seek another term on the Marion board of education as his three year current term expires. The small notice notes a home business ad on the same line.

Edward E. Lala Sixth Street Marion Board of Education

Marion community notices and events summary

Thirty five officers from Iowa division Milwaukee railroad met in Marion for a Wednesday luncheon at K W cafe. Various local social updates include a pink and blue shower for Mrs William Walker, hospital operations for Mrs R Ness, winter visits to California for the Turners, and remarks on anniversaries and recoveries. Upcoming events feature basketball game between Marion and Cedar Rapids churches, Camp Fire Guardians meeting, Methodist Bracelet Girls gathering, and local social visits.

Iowa Division The Milwaukee Railroad Marion K. W

Iowa to Confer on Bonus Bond Constitutionality

Atty. Gen. Robert L. Larson and Clarence Kading plan to fly to Chicago Wednesday to confer with bonding house lawyers on the constitutionality of Iowa's soldiers bonus financing act. If the Chapman and Cutler firm approves, State Treasurer John Grimes will provide funds for bonus payments. State Auditor Chet Akers, bonus board chairman, will hold a meeting to finalize form for veterans to file bonus claims with 18 simple questions.

Des Moines INS Robert L. Larson Clarence Kading Chicago Bonding House Larson Chapman and Cutler John Grimes Chet i B. Akers Akers

Two Men Plead Innocent in Cedar Rapids Grand Larceny Case

Paul Heslop and Ted Longfellow pleaded innocent in district court to grand larceny after being accused of stealing a truck wheel from a Palo tavern. A truck collision led police to the suspects, aided by three Palo youths who witnessed the theft. The injured pedestrian Charles Kelly was hospitalized with a head wound.

Paul Heslop Fifteenth Avenue Ted Longfellow Twelfth Street J. E. Heiserman Palo Cedar Rapids Heslop First Street Third Avenue SE Longfellow Charles Kelly Avenue NW Mercy Hospital

Brebner Enters Plea of Innocent in Drunk Driving Case

Marshall H. Brebner 46 of Marion pleaded innocent in district court to a second offense drunken driving charge. Bond set at 1000 by Judge J E Heiser man after Cedar Rapids police stopped his car at Fourteenth Avenue and Second Street SE. He allegedly fell to the pavement when stepping out. previously convicted on Oct 17, 1940.

Marshall H. Brebner Marion J. E. Heiserman Brebner Cedar Rapids Fourteenth Avenue Second Street

Will of John F Popelka Admitted to Probate

The will of John F Popelka who died February 13 was admitted to probate on Wednesday. It names Yar mila A and Labbie K Popelka as beneficiaries and Libbie K Popelka as appointed executrix without end.

John F Popelka Yarmila A Labbie K

Will of Mary Miller Admitted to Probate in Lisbon

The will of Mary Miller of Lisbon who died February 17 was admitted to probate on Wednesday. Beneficiaries named are Bert E Miller Alvin Miller and Ellsworth Miller. Bert and Alvin Miller were named executors without bond.

Mary Miller Lisbon Bert E Alvin and Ellsworth Miller Bert Alvin

Will of Sarah E. Kine Admitted to Probate

The will of Sarah E. Kine who died February 10 is admitted to probate. Beneficiaries include the Sun Shine Mission and St Pauls Methodist Church. N L Van Note and John Berger are appointed executors.

Sarah E. Kine Sunshine Mission St. Paul's Methodist Church N. L. van Note John Berger

Economic Advisory Council Reports Bright US Outlook

President Truman was briefed that basic conditions are good and promising though inflation persists in parts of the economy. Leon Keyserling presented the council’s monthly review, noting the need for standby controls on prices wages and scarce materials.

Washington INS Truman Economic Advisory Council Leon Keyserling

Sioux City Man Heads Pharmaceutical Group

A J toller of Sioux City was elected president of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association at the convention closing session in Des Moines. He succeeds William C. Fastenow of Webster City. Officers elected include Walter Myers of Oakland as president elect Edward S. Rose of Iowa City as first vice president Harvey Norgaard of Harlan as second vice president and P J Jepson of Newton as treasurer Charles P Roth of Ackley was named honorary president.

Des Moines A. J Toller Sioux City Iowa Pharmaceutical Association William C. Fastenow Webster City Walter Myers Oakland Edward S. Rose Iowa City Harvey Norgaard Harlan P. J. Jepson Newton Charles P. Roth Ackley

Energize Blood Strength With Daily Red Cell Support

An advertisement warns that low red blood cell counts cause fatigue weight loss and low energy. It promotes a tonic described as effective in rebuilding blood strength and vitality and urges readers to start using it immediately to feel energized.

Helog Bulla Sturay Reith

Hearing Set Tuesday On Farm Land Tax Credit Case

Iowa asks high court for rehearing on agricultural land tax credit ruling. Laura Dickinson of Dubuque County challenged the act which funds general school taxes above 15 mills on land over 10 acres used for farming. The state argues classifications of agricultural land and local board powers were already addressed.

Des Moines INS

End of Race Barriers To Citizenship Passed

The House approved by voice vote a bill to end remaining racial barriers to U S citizenship. A bid to send it back to committee failed 336 to 39 on a roll call vote. The measure allows natives of Japan Korea Indonesia Siam Ceylon and Burma to become citizens under established quotas, setting 100 annual slots per country.

Washington House United States Japa Korea Indonesia Siam Ceylon Burma

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Policies

Out of town want ads are payable in advance. The notice outlines rate structures and payment terms for Gazette want ads as printed in this historical feature.

Gazette

Lost and Found Notices and Classified Fragments

A dense mix of lost items and personal ads including a yellow gold wing watch and arson wrist band lost after 5 pm, a town billfold with $3300, stray dogs and pets, jewelry and fur services ads, rental cars and trucks, tax services, and miscellaneous personal notices. Multiple contact phone numbers appear for return or inquiries.

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