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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1947

Page

7

Hogs Cattle Steady in Chicago Market

Hogs cattle and sheep were quoted nominally steady Saturday in Chicago. Hogs ranged from 27.25 to 29 dollars with the week’s decline most evident in lighter types. Consumer resistance to pork prices grew, and wholesale pork prices slumped at week’s end. Services for Wilfred W. Stickney will be held Sunday at Yecom chapel with burial in Oak Shade cemetery.

Chicago Wilfred W. Stickney Fourth Avenue Yecom Chapel James P. Gable Oak Shade William Hamilton Purl Jerry Howard Cooper

Market Report Sparse Amid Mixed Livestock Receipts

Receipts show uneven market with cattle and calves broadly active. Best yearlings quoted near 28.00, cows around 16.00 to 18.00, vealers and bulls steady to higher, lambs top around 24.00 with most 22 to 25.50. Slaughter classes steady. feeder activity mixed as prices drift.

Chicago Arket Avera Seale

Omaha Markets Review of Receipts and Prices

Receipts estimated last week show beef cattle and veal mixed to steady with fat cows and cutters up about 50 cents. Slaughter lambs remained steady to strong and fed woolled lambs traded at about 23.50 to 24.00 with tops near 23.50. slaughter ewes down amid overall steady demand.

Omaha Pune Aviv

Cattle Market Report Shows Mixed Weights and Prices

Kansas City USDA report notes higher slaughter cattle values with bulls and calves up to $1.00. Stockers and feeders rise modestly while select cows bring about $14.15 to $17.00. Prices per hundredweight vary with light demand for light load lots and heavier cattle showing stronger gains.

Kansas City USDA

Inland market figures show mixed receipts and values

The report notes combined receipts concentration in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota with comparisons to the prior week. Prices and commodity figures appear steady to weak with several items showing little change, while some values hover around mid twenties.

Fragmented OCR Item About Unclear Event

Unclear readable fragments describe a local event or notice with limited details and possible names obscured, offering minimal concrete facts and no definite outcome or date.

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Cedar Rapids

Probate of the will and testament of Gilda Fa or for hearite before the said district court in Cedar Rapids Iowa on March 7. The clerk of district court issued the notice and will appoint an administrator for the estate.

Lina Genantess Gildae Fowa Cedar Rapids Lowa Bat Moz

Market Falls Persist As Leaders Hold Losses

Stocks drift lower for a second session as investors doubt a rebound while leaders struggle to regain territory. Traders weigh whether recent declines reflect a broader drawdown or a temporary pause in the market’s pullback.

York Bond Review Notable Market Shifts On Saturday

AP reports light railroad bonds fell while government issues dipped as the U S market moved lower. Cedar Rapids hog prices slid a quarter with prime butchers reaching 28 dollars. bulls and other livestock posted varied but steady ranges in the week’s closing.

York Bond Review Cedar Rapids

Chicago score details and standings update

In the latest report Chicago shows low reliability in scoring with 90 billion cars and a 45 percent nominal accuracy. The data section lists varied percentages and unquoted values, reflecting inconsistent score tracking across the board.

Grain futures reach multi-decade highs on week of gains

Chicago upturn in grain futures driven by short covering and stop loss orders. March wheat hits 27 year high at 2.64 and oats at 98 cents. Wheat contract peaks include May 2.5142 and September 2.17 with all corn deliveries posting seasonal highs except March. Close shows mixed gains across wheat corn oats.

Chicago

Fragmentary OCR item titled Red 00 and 91 75 notes

Fragmentary text mentions numbers and a partial phrase about Red 00 and 91 75. No clear persons or organizations are readable.

Loras College Granted Permit for Expansion

Washington dispatch reports Loras College of Dubuque Iowa received permission to acquire framing, furniture, and supplies to accommodate rising enrollment. The increase is led by returning veterans and aims to improve facilities without delaying campus growth.

Washington Loras College Dubuque Aes

Perryman Brother of Marion Native Dies in California

LeRoy Perryman, brother of Mrs. H F Breed, died Thursday in Long Beach California. A former Marion and Cedar Rapids resident services will be held there and ashes will be returned to Marion for interment in Oak Shade cemetery.

H. F. Breed LeRoy Perryman Long Beach Calif Marion Cedar Rapids Oak Shade Cemetery

Stewart Family Hosts Guests During Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Amos Stewart of Stockton and their son John hosted relatives over the weekend. Miss Elsie Stewart of Des Moines was also a guest. The Presbyterian Westminster Missionary guild held a dinner at the manse Thursday with Alfreda Ross leading devotionals and Mrs James Takahashi as speaker.

Amos Stewart Stockton, I John A W. Stewarts John Sateen Elsie Stewart Des Moines Stewart Presbyterian -Westminster Missionary Guild Alfreda Ross James Takahashi

Miss Wyoma Carey Vacation Visit to Daytona Beach

Miss Wyoma Carey daughter of Mr and Mrs E V Carey has traveled to Daytona Beach Florida for a vacation. She is one in Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago staying there for medical care.

Wyoma Carey E. V. Careys Daytona Beach, Fla Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago

Local notices and hospital updates from Marion area

Mrs EB Goodwin is recovering at Luke's hospital after two major operations and may receive visitors. Fred G Telsinger of Milwaukee is convalescing at his home after a two week influenza illness. Mr and Mrs John M Jack Taylor have moved into 390 Eighth Avenue Marion. Merle Lee Sprague underwent a major operation at St Luke's hospital Friday. John Snell of Marion High School participated in an oratorical contest at McKinley School Cedar Rapids. T5 W D Achey, home from Edgewood Md on terminal furlough after 24 months in the Army, visits with his wife and parents Mr and Mrs William Achey and brother C B Achey.

EB. E. Goodwin Luke's Hospital Fred G. Telsinger Milwaukee Eighth Street John M Jack” Taylor Cedar Rapids Eighth Avenue Marion Merle Lee Sprague Eleventh Street St. Luke's Hospital John Snell Marion High School McKinley School The American Legion W. D. Achey Edgewood Achey William Achey C. B. Achey

Marion and St Josephs Church Services Schedule

Marion Churches list Baptist and Catholic services with pastors and times. Rev Moore presides at Marion Baptist offerings including Bible school 9 45 a m morning worship 10 45, youth meeting 6 30, evening worship 7 30, midweek prayer 8 p m. St Josephs Catholic notes mass at 8 and 10 a m, Bible school 9 45, morning worship 10 45, guest preacher Rev Guy Howard, and youth fellowship 6 30.

Charles ‘Moore Bible School St. Joseph’s Catholic T. J. McElliott Guy Howard the Ozarks Christian Youth Fellowship E. J. Wykle

Sunday and midweek church services listed for several congregations

A compilation of religious services shows schedules for pastors and choirs. Details include class times, worship at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. for St. Paul Lutheran, mids and evenings for Lenten services, and youth activities. Notable speakers include Bishop Leslie R. Marston in Greenville and Rev. E. W. gazer at Bethany Lutheran Cedar Rapids.

Young Leslie R. Marston Greenville James P. Gee Reva Lynn Ford Fairley John Snell Shahin Gemmnine God Leland Auld Westminster Fellowship Richard Ross St. Paul’s Letheran Carl T. Wuerffel E. W. Gazer Bethany Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids Prairie Chapel A. B. Curran

S. E. Dale Struck by Cab. Hurts While Crossing Street

S. E. Dale, 79, of 722 Sixth Street SW, was struck by a westbound taxicab at the Third Avenue intersection while walking across Third Avenue. He suffered hip injuries and a forehead cut and was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital, where his condition was reported as good.

S. E. Dale Third Avenue Dale Tinletata Solic Bee St. Luke's Hospital

Navy auxiliary Sierra due to arrive in San Diego from Pearl Harbor

By The Associated Press the navy auxiliary ship Sierra was set to reach San Diego from Pearl Harbor Saturday carrying 105 navy and marine corps personnel. No troopships arrived in the U S Friday.

Associated Press Navy Sierra San Diego Pearl Harbor Navy and Marine

Paramount Time and Irregular Theater Schedule

A fragmented listing of film titles and showtimes across theaters including Paramount Time, Iowa State Palace Rialto and Marion with multiple daily screenings. Various titles appear such as Nora Prentiss San Quentin Affairs of Geraldine Wake Up and Dream Fool s Gold Two Guys from Milwaukee Ac complice Fear Her Kind of Man The Stranger Jolson Story plus short subjects and late shows.

Paramount Nora Prentiss Iowa San Quentin Geraldine Palace Milwaukee Rialto Arizona nee _ nee Marion Jolson

Quaker Oats and CIO Extend Labor Contract Talks

The United Cereal Workers Union and Quaker Oats remain in negotiations after a 60 day extension. A potential walkout was averted as talks resume with Jedlicka and general manager Arthur Pee leading discussions. Union plant committees consider rest period proposals amid earlier disputes over a 15 minute daily break. Negotiations paused Feb 24 and resumed with a labor department conciliator. Union meetings are planned for Monday and Tuesday with Armando Valdes attending from Cleveland. Day shift meets 7 30 pm Monday and night shift at 1 pm Tuesday.

CIO Ceresi United Cereal Workers Union Jedlicka Arthur Pee Quaker Oats Ember Labor Department Armando Valdes Cleveland

City Wide Young Adult Club Forms Interim Committee

Cedar Rapids residents attended an open meeting with over 100 young people from all sections as the basis for planning. Marshall Nelson was chosen chairman and Beth Bell secretary and subcommittee head. Betty Hruska was named program chair as financing and activities are set for next Friday's session.

Y.M.C.A Marshall Nelson Beth Bell Miss Bell Betty Hruska Cedar Rapids

Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Par Cashing Law

The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday upheld a 1945 law requiring banks to cash checks at par. It reversed a district court ruling that the law was unconstitutional, stating no part of the federal Constitution prevented states from exercising their police powers.

Lincoln, Neb Nebraska Supreme Court District Court Supreme Court

Lost and Found and Personal Ads in Church Bulletin Style

Local religious notices include lost and found items and personals. Items mentioned include a brown terrier, a pair of sunglasses, and a note about a dog with a wire hair breed. Also listed are a rug cleaning service, a recording studio appointment, and a stamp collection offer with contact details.

Bes Loriae Bunda P.O

Louis Binke Hurt in Fall From Light Pole

Louis Binke, 41, of 2927 Bowling Street SW, suffered a possible skull fracture after a 15 foot fall from a boulevard light post in front of 72 Sixteenth Avenue SW. He climbed the pole as a prank and the top unit broke off before he landed on the pavement. Attendants on Saturday said his condition was fairly good.

Louis Binke Bowling Street Sixteenth Avenue Binke Wereg_peepite

Charlie Lewis Fined for Drunkenness in Police Court

Charlie Lewis, 30, of 1232 Tenth street SE, was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He was arrested Friday night following a report by his sister Mrs. Charles Biggs that he returned home in a fighting mood.

Charlie Lewis Tenth Street SE Charles Biggs

Edgar A Guest Poem Reflects on Hazard Awareness

The piece portrays Edgar A Guest noting the blind and deaf cannot hear or see yet warns that a driver may act as if all streets are safe. It recalls his own ch ildren and the contrast between daily perception and hidden dangers.

Pope Makes Appeal for War Victims Relief Drive

Pope Pius appeals to U S Catholics to back bishops relief campaign for war victims during the week of March. The message urges support for the fund and aid distribution through church channels.

Pope Washington Pope Pius United States

Senate-House unit OKs OPA end and trims its funds

A senate house conference committee accepted the June 30 death sentence for the OPA and cut more than three million dollars from its operations budget. The arrangement preserves the deadline while restoring seven million dollars of former funds and seven million fifty one thousand seven hundred fifty two dollars for terminal leave pay. Major General Philip B. Fleming warned the OTC that funds are needed to wind down operations by April 30.

Washington Senate OPA Senate-House Styles Bridges R-N.h Conference Committee House Congress Civilian Production Administration Office of Philip B. Fleming OTC Truman

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