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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1943
Page
8
Monday unofficial receipts indicate 20 000 hogs and 14 000 cattle with hog prices remaining near stable. Friday's average was 15.55, up modestly from last week, while top fat lambs reached 16.75 and week prices showed mixed gains across sheep and yearlings amid moderate supply.
Combined hog receipts at 19 yards and 11 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaled 15 500 for the 24 hours ending 8 am Saturday, down from last week and last year. Prices were steady to higher on most weights, with barrows and gilts generally 10 to 20 cents higher and bids around 14 to 15.20 for various weight ranges. Slaughter cows and stockers remained firm, with good to choice fed steers and heifers showing modest gains. fat lambs eased slightly while ewes ranged around 6 to 9 dollars.
Hog receipts total 2 606 with prices broadly steady to weak on borrows sows and gilts. Cattle entries 265 with steady to weaker trends on steers and heifers, prime loads at 16.25 to 17.15 for 1 200–1 300 lb steers. vealers and range-bred feeders shown at 14.50 to 15.75. Sheep receipts none. lambs and mutton mixed with fat lambs around 15.90 to 16.25 and ewes around 8.00 to 9.25.
Auction notes from Austin market show hog prices by weight. Buyers quoted for 160-170 lb to 500 lb ranges, with prices spanning roughly 13.75 to 15.00 per cwt. Lead quotes include 170-186 lb at 14.05 to 14.35 and larger hogs around 14.25 to 15.00.
A fragmented market table from Waterloo Ottumwa lists hog price quotes and weights across several categories. Numbers indicate bid values for sows, barrows, and specific weight ranges with yields shown alongside.
Chicago produce market notices show receipts and prices for butter eggs potatoes and related items. Butter receipts 507058 lbs firm market. eggs receipts 15218 cases firm with graded extra firsts around 38 cents. potatoes arrivals 24 on track with 55 on hand and total shipments 793. Idaho arrivals 3 percent. stock low and trading limited by table stock shortage and lack of crime.
The listing details live poultry prices by weight and type including hens toms and chicks, with limits up to 28 lbs and over 38 lbs, and quick frozen items. Geese guineas pigeons rabbits and various fryers are itemized with unit prices and pack descriptions for delivery.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Clay Hanna a nationally known manufacturer of baseball bats and head of the Hanna Manufacturing Company. Hanna died Friday after a brief illness. The firm produced baseball bats among its lumber products.
Lamson Brothers and Company furnishes services with H. R. Mowrey as manager in Cedar Rapids at 503 Merchants National Bank building. Contact phone 2 3141 for inquiries and office details.
Prices on all hog grades were 10 cents higher on the Cedar Rapids market Saturday. Top butcher grade reached 15.05, long haul no-fill 15.15, and packers 14.75.
Market listings show No 3 Wheat at 1.18 and No 2 at 1.15, rye 87c, soybeans 1.66, hay and straw prices, poultry and eggs quotes, and wholesale fruits vegetables with values for lemons, oranges, lettuce, onions, potatoes and apples. Prices reflect varied grades and crate or box units across commodities and regions.
Grain futures in Chicago showed an uneven trend with initial gains fading. Wheat slipped 1/4 to 1/2 cent a bushel, corn was steady, oats rose a fraction, and rye fell about a half to three quarters of a cent.
Agricultural market notes show Chicago quotations for wheat corn oats barley and soybeans with sample grades and nominal ranges. Field seeds including timothy alsike red top red clover and alfalfa are priced per catalog with the listed per unit amounts.
U S heavy and medium bombers attacked Kiska in the Aleutians in two raids on Thursday while fighters strafed Munda air base in the Solomons. The navy reported no American planes lost in the operations.
Wall Street held a dull session with rail stocks regaining equilibrium after an early decline. Overall activity slowed to about 500000 shares traded, well under the 829000 shares seen last Saturday, as selling dried up across markets.
New York bonds faced mixed pressure Saturday as many active rail carriers saw fractional to one point declines. Profit taking dragged rails higher earlier from the Supreme Court Monday ruling in the St Paul reorganization. Junior liens steadied near week lows despite some firmness.
In Plymouth Wisconsin an AP report lists cheese prices for the week March 22 to 27 with twin or cheddar varieties averaging 23 percent.
U S Department of Agriculture notes good volume wool purchases in New Mexico at 42 to 45 cents grease. Early shorn medium fleeces sold at prices 1 2 cents above prior. California fine French combing wools offered in Boston at 1 12 dollars. Montevideo spot and arrive wools rise 1 2 cents grease.
Washington reports another U S battleship repelled a Japanese air attack. Anti aircraft fire downs over one fourth of about 40 planes, with the ship remaining undamaged. Rear Admiral Blandy notes the surge in naval anti aircraft gun output and the loss of Japanese crews.
Earl Winfield Spencer, 49, first husband of the Duchess of Windsor, was cut by a knife over the heart but expected to recover at a naval hospital. He said he fell on the blade in the Santa Monica kitchen as his wife Lillian Spencer returned home after a brief absence.
Mrs Anna Bridget Humphrey 65 widow of Harry L Humphrey of 1625 Washington Ave SE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a short illness. Born November 9 1877 in Manchester Michigan she lived in El Paso Texas 30 years and moved to Cedar Rapids two years ago. Survived by children Henry R Humphrey Winifred Humphrey Mrs E E McClish and Leo M Humphrey five brothers and many relatives. Body at Monshan funeral home with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Mrs. Libbie Anna Pestel 60, of 1906 K Street SW, died at Cedar Rapids hospital at 11 am Saturday after a brief illness. Born December 29 1882 in Cedar Rapids she had lived there most of her life. Survived by husband Edwin R Pestel a son Lumir Vlach a stepdaughter and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending at local funeral home.
Private Lawrence J. Burke 38, died Saturday at Camp Sibert Alabama where stationed with a chemical composite company. Born February 12 1905 west of Iowa City he lived with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Burke 624 Fourth Avenue SW. He worked for Rock Island shops about 20 years before enlisting July 23 1942. Survived by sister Marguerite and several uncles and aunts. Body to Brady mortuary funeral to be announced later.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett E. Sterns of Palo died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 1 p.m. Friday. He is survived by two grandparents Mrs. P. A. Lohr of Cedar Rapids and Fred E. Sterns of Marion. A cremation committal was held at the Turner chapel Saturday.
Walter Lanning aged 53 died Thursday at his home 630 Fifteenth Avenue SW. Funeral rites are set for 10 a.m. Monday at the Rohn chapel with Rev. Frank Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel this evening.
The February statistics show Linn County old age payments averaged 22.35 for 1,742 residents, slightly above the state average of 22.23. In aid to the blind, 69 people averaged 26.99 versus 28.35 statewide. State totals: old age payments 1,221,747.90 to 54,971 recipients and blind payments 42,746.13 to 1,508 recipients.
The consolidated Mechanicsville school district dismisses with prejudice its breach of contract suit in district court against former teacher Clara Elizabeth Rahn. The plaintiff sought $330.71 in damages. Judge J. E. Heiserman presided.
Jurors report for service with a deadline of 9 a.m. Monday March 29 as the court schedules the session. The instruction specifies carryover to a Monday start and sets the time for reporting.
William J Overall 67 died at 12 30 a m Saturday at his home 2507 Fifth avenue after an illness of several months Born September 29 1875 in Johnsonville Tennessee son of George and Lucy Long Overall he married Mamie Lee Hubbard November 20 1916 in St Louis They moved to Marion in 1917 from Highland Park Illinois where he had lived 25 years He worked at the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids a member of Bethel AME church and Mt Olive lodge 17 AF and AM Cedar Rapids He is survived by his wife a foster son LeRoy Walton Fort Benning Georgia and a foster daughter Eleanor Brown at home Services at Yocom chapel with time to be announced Friends may call at the chapel.
Floyd Ozburn learns of the death of his niece Mrs. Winnifred Ellsworth at her home in Caledonia Alabama. Burial planned in Freeport Illinois Monday. Ellsworth had visited Ozburns. Electa circle of Kings Daughters met and a Red Cross donation was recorded. Circle to sew at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Red Cross rooms. Relatives and friends honor Pauline Charles on her birthday with a surprise picnic supper.
Mrs A A Schenken traveled to Chicago on Friday to spend the weekend with her husband Mr Schenken.
A list of church services and programs in Marion including Baptist Pastor Benjamin H. zw Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 45 a m. St Joseph Catholic mass at 8 and 10 a m. Christian and Congregational services with sermons and fellowship events. Methodist Y M C A speaker at Marion youth fellowship. Presbyterian Korea speaker Dr Edwin Koons and lent services. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran and Seventh Day Church of God offerings. Prairie Chapel with Sunday school 10 a m worship 11 a m and Epworth league at 7 30 p m.
The Honduran merchant ship was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the Caribbean during the first half of March, the U S navy announced. Survivors reached Keetinn Fila, marking the first such sinking in this period.
Two weeks after the Battle of the Bismarck Sea where 15,000 Japanese troops died, the Japanese government announced all soldiers would be taught to swim. Tokio radio quoted the statement noting water operations in greater East Asia influence the scheme.
Red Cross subscription lists are available at the Iowa Electric Light and Power company office the Home Building and Loan association and the Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric company. People not yet contacted by solicitors may contribute at these locations during the next week.
Mrs Will Grassfield hosted a birthday dinner Friday at 1675 Sixth Avenue in honor of her mother Mrs Cornelia Brown turning 84. Guests included Mr and Mrs O A Brown and daughter Mrs George C Anderson, Miss Lucille Barrack of Cedar Rapids, and Mr and Mrs J L Robertson of Marion.
Firefighters responded to a blaze Friday at 5 20 p m at the C J Gorius farm one mile south and one mile west of the Linn county home. A brooder house burned to the floor but chickens were already removed and damage remained confined to the structure.
Mrs. Dippel learns of the sudden death Friday of her sister Mrs M F Kennedy from a heart attack at her Des Moines home. Relatives plan to travel, with other family members visiting Marion for the weekend. Local social notes mention gatherings, illness, and transfers involving Davenport and Des Moines residents.
NADINE SUBOTNIK reports NBC presents The Day of Reckoning with The People vs Pierre Laval led by Henry Reid and Jameson with Everett Sloane. air times 6 p.m. over WHO and 10 30 p.m. over WMAQ. Other weekly shows include The Fleet's In and Crumit with Navy Coast Guard at 7 p.m. on MBS and Richard Burgin conducting the Boston Symphony at 7 15 p.m. on Blue and KXEL.
Mrs. Lou Gehrig appears on Bill Stern’s Sports Newsreel this Saturday at 9 p.m. on WMAG. John Garfield guests on Soldiers with Wings at 9:15 p.m. over WBBM. The Bankers Mile at the Chicago Relays will be described on the Blue network and CBS at 9:45 p.m.
A dense hour by hour listing shows programs on WMT WGN WHO EXEL and KXEL for March 1943. Names include Bob Hawk Sparky Dud Tomlinson G. Barrie and Dorsey with music news sports and dramatic shows across stations in Iowa Illinois and surrounding markets.
Question about eligibility to wear a target lapel button for daily War Bond investments. States that investing at least ten percent of income daily earns the badge of patriotism.
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