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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1938

Page

2

Livestock Market Mostly Steady Across Branches

Chicago AP reports the hog market mostly steady with 3,500 direct to packers and a few loads selling at 9.65 to 9.75. Cattle and sheep remained nominally steady while receipts reach about 4,000 hogs and 3,000 sheep. Bulls and steers show slight gains, with good fed steers around 10.35 and heifers near 8.75.

Chicago Chico Livastockr APO UC SS Dept Acricuture Eady Shipranentereste Cosme Bulk ST Pau ST Paul ‘Am Enon Wilson & CO Wilson's Ory

Cedar Rapids Miscellane ous Wheat and Produce Prices

Grain and produce prices listed with No 1 and No 2 wheat oats rye corn soybeans and straw values. Live poultry and meats priced by weight and grade. Wholesale fruits vegetables and hides priced by crate or per unit with varied figures.

Sioux City Livestock Prices Report for Week and Omaha Market

Sioux City and Omaha livestock markets show higher trends across cattle and hogs. Cattle steady to higher with yearlings and heifers up to 25 cent gains. bulls and feeder classes rally. hogs mostly steady with some firm gains. sheep receipts steady with lambs and fed wooled types up about 25 cents.

Sioux City Hieber Stern Lambs Omaha S Dept Agriculture

Hog price report shows mixed steady week for Iowa plants

Combined receipts at 20 packing plants in central Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ended Saturday totaled 13 700 head. Compared with last week 20 800 and last year 16 700 on a similar basis. Prices listed for various weight ranges and hog classes with modest week-to-week adjustments.

Iowa Des Moines AP US Dept Agricultures Emteror Minnesota

Hog market quotes mixed across weight ranges in Iowa regions

Associated Press notes hog prices moving, with Hoxs 5¢ higher for various weight brackets. Prices differ by weight and region, with 140 to 550 pound ranges showing varied cents per pound, and some sections indicating steady prices in Mason City and Waterloo.

Associated Press Ottumwa Mason City Waterloo Cattie

Austin Hog Market Prices by Weight Classes

Market summary from Austin Minnesota shows hog prices across weight ranges with bids per hundredweight. Data includes 140 to 350 pound categories, packing sows, and price spreads, reflecting APi figures and varied bids in cents per pound and dollars per hundredweight.

Austin Minn 'API

Hogs Hold Steady As Packers Advance Dime

The best hogs on the local market stay steady while the good packers gain ten cents. Top price remains at 9.20 dollars with other total markets unchanged.

Chicago Produce Markets Update

Receipts and prices for butter eggs and potatoes shown with steady to firm trends. Listings cover creamery butter eggs storage packed and fresh markets, with regional price ranges and shipment totals for U S. and western markets.

Chicago U. S Idaho Idaho Russet Burbanks Colorado North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Florida New York Midwestern Western L. Pacific

Miscellcmeous market notes from New York and Boston

Crude rubber futures closed lower amid overall commodity weakness. Wool trading in Boston slowed with buyers absent except for needed purchases while refined sugar prices eased and refined granulated sugar held at $65 in some markets. Foreign exchange rates featured mixed euro and sterling quotations with several currencies showing nominal moves.

Sugar Siakkit New York Boston USS Dept. Agricultire Texas

Births Reported From Mount Vernon Toddville and More

Born to Clyde T Lindsley at St Lukes hospital a daughter. Born to Melvin McBurney in Toddville a daughter. A son was born to Clarence Wheelan at Mercy hospital on March 4. A daughter was born to Crence Mekmen Norway on March 5 at Mercy hospital.

Clyde T. Lindsley Mount Vernon March St Lukes Hospital Melvin McBurney Toddville St. Luke's Hospital Clarence Wheelan Sixth Avenue Mercy Hospital Crence Mek Norway

Stocks Ragged With Trading Again Scanty

NEW YORK AP Stocks opened and closed the session with a ragged tone as dealings remained small. Utilities rails rubbers and aircrafts were largely at a standstill while a few steels and coppers showed brief rallies. Transfers hovered near 250000 shares as tax revision uncertainty and freight rate delays muted investor enthusiasm.

New York Congress U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Youngstown General Motors General Electric American Can U.S. Rubber Sears Roebuck Anaconda Cerro de Pasco Santa Fe Chesapeake and Ohio Chrysler Crucible Steel du Pont Seaboard Oil American Telephone Philip Morris Union Carbide Corn

Wall Street Quotes from J E Bennett & Co Saturday

Published market page lists gains and declines for Adams Explodnts Tel Atwoka Jimenu Johns Allegh Corylye Kan City S, Lehigh Valley Libby Owens, Amn Metals, Lowes, Ford, General Motors, Union Carbide, Procter Gamble, Du Pont, Eastman Kodak, IBM, and many more. Includes New York Central, Pennsylvania Railroad, and Western Union among others with prices and percentages.

J. E. Bennett & Co W. H. Jump Merchants National Bank Adams Tel Atwoka Jimenu Alva Johns Tuty Allegh Corylye Kan City Bitola Aled Chemigy Kenne Corpsity Allied Stores Kresge Sos Allis Chalmers Kroger Gup Lambert Am Forrow Lehigh Valley Hide & L Libby Owens Gtalik & Meyrs Amn Loews, Inc lickKesson Smnelring Marshall Tel & T Ama LinesIont Ward Ark Wa Surrny Coron Armour & Co Nash Kel Assad Auburn Avia Oz Baldwins Loco Balto & Ohio Barnsaall Corp Hendingen Beth Steel Y Central Pac Ils North Amn Co Nor Amn Ayr Blaw Knox S Otis Steel Boelnn Atro Packard Mtrs Borden Co Paramount Mark Warner Park Wyatt Plymouth Canada Dry Proctor Gamble Can Pac Pullman Co Caterpillar Cerro de Pasco Radio Corp Rep Steel Reyn Tob Chrysler Mtr Safeway bin Cities Service Schenley Bisy Cola Cola Kenboard Sears Roebuck Elec Inc Shell Union Southern Simmons Co Consol Edison Secony Consol Oil Son Cal Contl Contl Can Detiyo Sperry Corp Corn Products St Joe Lead Coty Inc Curtiss Wricht Gant Deere & Co Dotwins Alr Ag Studebaker Bad Hin Mludebaker du Pont Tex Corp Tex Land Oy Eastman Tidewater Eaton Mix L'a Troans-America Goodrich Goodyear ‘Tire Walworth i Hat Corp Ward Bak Hayes Body Warner Sros Houston Oil Ga Westshse AB Hore Sart Westehse EL Thudson Motors White Motors Hubp_ Motors II Ills Central Willys Ovid Thus Trayon Wilson & Co Tntl Jory Woolworth Tntl Hydro Ste Ynesin S & T Zenith Radio Chicago Amn Pus Dexter Co Hshald Butler Bros Helleman G Vt Cherry Mar Fieldary Chicago Corp Mnd-West Corp Fdison Quaker Com Bisealy Swift & Co Wy Cord Corp Ie Walereen

Power Break Caused by Fall Of Icy Tree Limb

A sleet storm iced a tree limb that weighed down by ice broke and fell across a 13 000 volt loop at Thirty first street and Mount Vernon avenue SE cutting electric service to the southeast city area and Kenwood. Power was restored in Kenwood at 1 23 am and in Vernon heights and other southeast areas by 1 25 am. Iowa Electric Light and Power reported no other service breaks in the city or other towns served.

Kenwood Thirty-first Street Mount Vernon Avenue Vernon Heights Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Marriage Licenses and Delegation Visit to Peace Conference

LeRoy Wiese of Cedar Rapids and Denessie Wright of Walker obtain marriage licenses. Benjamin Bulkley and Ethel R. Ellson of Marion are noted. Catalonia sent a delegation to the Paris peace conference in 1919 seeking a state independent of Spain.

LeRoy Wiese Cedar Rapids Denessie Wright Walker Benjamin Bulkley Ethel R. Ellson Marion Catalonia Spain

Wheat Movement At Chicago Narrow Range

Wheat futures on the Chicago board of trade moved within a narrow range. May wheat 904 1/4 cents, corn May 58 3/4 cents, oats May 29 1/2 cents, with mixed opening and steady to lower closes. Export demand supported prices while Liverpool and North American weakness influenced market tone.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Commission House Liverpool United States Buenos Aires Argentine Santa Fe

Chicago cash grain and feed prices listed for Ene W FIEAT

Minneapolis cash grain data shows wheat, corn, oats, and malting seeds with receipts and prices. Entries include No. 1 heavy dark northern wheat, No. 1 dark northern, No. 1 hard Montana, yellow corn variations, mixed oats, timothy and clover seeds, lard and bellies prices, and malting barley details.

Chicago Minneapolis APIS Montana

Bond Market Mixed With Small Gains In Late Session

New York market shows mixed but light trading with some gains in select issues. Treasuries steady as June closes around 106.90 for 3s 104.30 for 3s. Notable movers include Baltimore and Ohio convertibles and Southern California Gas 4s among others.

New York API US Treasuries Baltimore and Ohio Cuba Northern Railway Detroit Edison Goodyear Loew's Missouri Pacific Southern California Gas Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit Louisville and Nashville Paterson and Passaic Gas and Electric Central of Georgia Central Pacific Cleveland Union Terminal Erie Southern Pacific Philippine rRailway Southern Kraft Denver and Rio Grande Lehigh Valley VY. & Bonds Api—Us Treasury

Wetz Couple Die Within 24 Hours in Florida

James E. Wetz a Cedar Rapids produce merchant died in an Orlando hospital on Wednesday night twenty four hours after his wife passed away Pneumonia caused both deaths. Born in Vinton he lived in Cedar Rapids most of his life later moving to Chicago and then retiring to Lake Jim Florida with his wife.

James E. Wetz Cedar Rapids Orlando Fla Mr. Wetz Vinton Chicago

Gehm Willard H Funeral Services Planned

Funeral services for Willard H Gehm will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Polansky chapel conducted by Rev Elton D Wells. Burial will follow at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may visit the chapel Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.

W. WW. Gehm Willard H. Gehim Polansky Elton D Wells Bohemian National Cemetery

Marion Woman Elected President of Union Missionary Society

Mrs LaVerna Crew was elected president of the Union Missionary Society at the Christian church in Marion on Friday. Officers include Miss Minnie Whitcomb as first vice president and Mrs Cliff Awbrey as second vice president, with other posts filled by Mrs. C Monroe, Mrs. Ray Starry, Mrs. S A Fountaine, secretary, and Ina Dye Minor, treasurer. The meeting observed the world day of prayer and featured a map roll call by churches and remarks by local pastors.

LaVerna Crew Union Missionary Society Christian Church Minnie Whitcomb Cliff Awbrey C . Monroe Ray Starry S. A. Fountaine Ina Dye Minor E. T Gough E. T. Gough W. A. Fee C. A. Dykes A. Blinks E. A. Lagerquist Hanna Putnam C. Vr, DeJong D Pirie Beyea Cedar Rapids South Grace Nell Crowell

Marshall area church listings outline Sunday services

The column lists multiple churches with pastors and service times. Baptist The Rev Loren W Inman sets 945 am Sunday school and 10 45 am worship with communion service at 6 30 pm. Catholic Rev T J McEliott masses at 8 and 10 am. Other denominations include Christian Congregational Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian St Pauls Lutheran Seventh Day Church of God and Prairie Chapel with varied schedules and daily activities.

Baptist Loren W. Inman St. Joseph’s T. J Cedar Rapids Free Methodist O. Monroe Methodist Episcopal E. T. Gough Kenneth Hoeck Oxford Club Clear Lake Epworth League Institute B. A. Davis Presbyterian C. V. R. DeJong Christian Endeavor Lorraine Myhrhausen Janyce Stone St. Paul's Lutheran C. E. Krog Walther Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel H. M. Thomas

Senate Confirms Jackson Nomination as Solicitor General

The Senate approved Robert H. Jackson as solicitor general by a 62 to 4 vote. Senator Norris of Nebraska lamented that Jackson is not a candidate for president or a seat on the Supreme Court.

Senate Jackson Washington (Ap Robert H. Jackson Norris The Supreme Court

Court approves steps in Iwers estate management in Cedar county

District Judge C J Haas authorized William Treimer and William Dage as special administrators of Henry Iwers estate to lease property, arrange repairs, collect income and pay taxes including a federal estate tax of 11298.38. The Vosses who contest the will filed resistance claiming ownership as will beneficiaries and executor rights, and the court did not rule on rental arrangements with the Vosses for property they occupy. The will contest remains before the state supreme court on appeal.

William Treimer William Dage Henry Iwers Cedar County C. J. Haas Iwers Louis Margaret Voss Vosses State Supreme Court Louis Voss Voss

Dismissal Sought In Suit Over Tax Notice Service Contract

Defense asks dismissal of James W McDanel's suit to set aside Linn county's tax notice service contract with Frank Healy and H G O'Donnell. McDanel claims fees of 5 for redemption on two properties and refunds, asserting law at the time entitled lower redemption, while defendants argue the contract was construed and amended and allege misjoinder of causes and parties.

James W McDanel Cedar Rapids Linn County Board of Supervisors Frank Healy H. G. O’donnell McDonell

Suit Over Property Counterclaim Pleads $500 Judgment

In a counterclaim to a $1,000 suit filed May 7, 1937 by George and Selah Carlyle, James Kerns asks $500 judgment alleging a residence-exchange deal conveyed property to him but its value or title is disputed. The filing outlines contested ownership and seeks partial relief.

George and Selah Carlyle James Kerns

Condemnation Dispute Over Property Deed Transfers

In a court filing the Carlyles argue their property deed remained under condemnation, an encumbrance not properly recorded at transfer. Kerns counters, seeking dismissal, claiming no notice or knowledge of any condemnation prior to conveyance.

Carlyles Kerns

Snook Pleads Not Guilty To Statutory Offenses

Marion man Lloyd Leroy Snook, 40, charged with two statutory offenses, pled not guilty in district court. Bonds set at 5,000 total by Judge H C Ringset. Snook arrested Friday by police for alleged acts in the presence of Cedar Rapids girls. Offense dates listed as March 1 and 4. Divorces filed in district court include Gladys Jacque vs Joe Jacque and Alida Duede vs Lloyd Duede. Delmar Bear of Bettendorf, 23, released from county jail after posting bond. limited details provided.

G. K Thompson Lloyd Leroy Snook Marion H. C. Ring Snook Cedar Rapids Gladys Jacque Joe Jacque Alida Duede Lloyd Duede aJeque

No New Candidates Enter City Race Before Deadline

New registrants numbered 345 with 846 address changes as city primaries on March 15 and school election on March 14 closed. Registration stayed open until 5 p.m. Friday, with observers calling the low turnout a sign of weak voter interest. The Gazette lists show no changes to the candidate slate.

Lost and Found notices for driver’s license and purse

Lost billfold with small amount of money and driver’s license case to John Smith at 326 5th Ave SW. Also a purse with money and library card. Phone 2-3268. Rew L and J Fast report.

John Smith 5Th Ave Rew L J Fast

Personal notices urge readers to submit auto transport references

The Gazette lists notices urging both readers and advertisers to exchange references before publishing automobile transport ads. The ad mix includes services by Aero Mayflower, Cedar Rapids Transfer & Storage Co., and various local businesses offering watches, jewelry, cleaners, travel, and healing products.

the Gazette

Announcements Personalities and local service ads blend

The Gazette offers a 25 reward for arrest of anyone defrauding readers through want ads. Bland and reliable service claims emphasize friendliness and cooperation. Kenwood Transfer Towing Service and Yellow Cab Co advertise 24/7 availability with Dini 2-2183.

The Gazette Kenwood Transfer Yellow Cab Co Dini

Painting and paper hanging services advertised

Edison Pharmacy and local firms list painting decorating and paper hanging services with contact numbers. Ads promise guaranteed cleaning, wallpaper washing, ceilings at two dollars, reasonable prices, and evening availability. Addresses include 127 3rd Ave SW and references to local dial codes.

Edison Pharmacy Mautz Walter Neal Ele Rence Ag Oee G. Decorat Renas Kasner TE Ee LE Ee LICCA John S. Davis Co Davis 3Rd Ave

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