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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1946

Page

9

Cattle Prices Rise on Active Market Day Across Regions

U S Department of Agriculture reports Thursday salable cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts totaling about 10,000 cattle, 5,500 hogs, and 4,500 sheep in Chicago markets with tops near 18 dollars for loads of fed steers and yearlings. Sioux City and Omaha regions show firm to active trading, with feeder and calf markets steady to higher and lambs strength noted, while Des Moines Iowa hog receipts run 26,900 for a wide regional spread.

Chicago API U.S. Dept. Agriculture Chicago Sioux City Omaha Iowa Des Moines INS Minnesota Kansas City Naga Dow-Jones J. Bennett & Co W. H. Jump Mgr Pini Sidi Merchants ‘Bank Adams Express Qiuska Juneau É& T Allis Chalmers Johns Manville C. R Amn Gan Jones Laughlin Amn Hof Power di Kennecott OG_ MARKEY Amn Loco Abs Kresge S. S Cedar Rapids Amn Amn Roll Mills Kroger G & B Leonard Ol Libby Meel Sug Rigah Libbey Owens Lockheed Tbs Loews, Inc McKesson Ark Martin Party Rata Ste Armour Mathieson Coast Line Ondee Ot Aviation Corp Baldwin Loco Mont. Ward Baecs Bendix Nash-Kelvae Best Foods Beth Steel Cash Rey Blaw Knox Boeing Airpan Ostlis Borden Co Brizenort Yar Central Briggs Mth North Am Bunate Pac’ Gas Burroughs Adgg Butler Bros Paramount Cal Hecla Pen & Ford Canada Philco Cerro de Pasco Amee Ches & Ohio Wesidia Radio Corp Bae Lambs Edison Simmons _Co Southern Sinclair Skell Y Vas Gons Vallee Eis Contl Motors Teak Sperry Cain Curtiss q_ Stone Webster 20's Soybeans—No. 2 yellow $210 Deere & Co 474, Studebaker Douglas Air We Swift, Co Bu Pont Swift Eaton Mfc Tex Corp Bateaees Erec Autolite Tex Gulf S Straw Lee Boat Tidewater Glover Kay 'Sia Eric Ror Timken Det Axl Timothy Bay Firestone Tae Fox Baba Ais Garwood Union Carbide Fe Gen Baking Union Pac Gen Foods Pays Gebel Brew Ypsum Goodrich BF Ae U Mn Air Goodyear Tire Bia Graham Paige Qranby Consor, S Steel Nor Ore Waleroen Au & Horry Pr Walworth Reereyhound Am Warner Bros Hayes Min Wes Union Houston Oja Westghouse el Homestake Willys Ovld Hupp Nite Wilson & Co . Sy Woolworth Youngston Mt Higealth Radio

Chicago Produce Market Report Touches Poultry Eggs and Potatoes

Chicago produce market notes steady poultry and eggs with firm receipts at 193 843 pounds and 27 498 cases. Cheese prices show up as Twins cheddar 28 45, longhorns 29 72. Potatoes arrivals 78 tracks to 1 107 shipments. Idaho Burbanks and Triumphs US 1 size A washed priced.

Chicago Idaho Burbanks US Colorado Red McClures Minnesota North Dakota Red River Chippewas Triumphs Anlea Florida

Omaha Man Pleads Not Guilty to Liquor Charge

Opal Lee Matherly of Omaha pled innocent before Judge Floyd Philbrick to illegal transportation of liquor. He posted $1,000 bond after being found with four cases of whisky bearing Wisconsin seals in his car during a downtown alley stop by Detectives Kruidenjer and Simon following a patrol observation.

Opal Lee Matherly Omaha Neb Floyd Philbrick Wisconsin Matherly Dan Kruidenjer Harley Simon Merle Burton

Stock Market Turns Lower In Wide Trading Session

New York reports a broad range of industrials facing selling pressure on Wednesday as the market digest a recent upturn. Losses hit several leaders from fractions to over two points near the close amid about 1,000,000 shares traded. bond and commodity listings appear mixed with notable activity across rails, utilities, and marquee issues.

New York NEW York Bond Review

Burd to Open Hardware Store After Leasing Masonic Room

Marion news reports W. E. Burd leasing the former Hallwood cafe dining room from the Masons for a new hardware store in Marion. C. E. Pearson arranged the lease. Also noted are funeral services for Mrs. Charles H Luse, civic notices, local visits, and various Ads and small items around town.

W. E. Burd Burd Vinton Masonic Temple Association Hallwood Cafe C. E. Pearson

Grains rise and fall with slight motions in Chicago trade

In slow opening trade on Wednesday grain futures showed little movement with light volume covering only scattered, brief short positions. Wheat and corn held near ceilings, oats unchanged to modest gains, rye and barley flat amid thin cash market readings and noisy price quotes across several grain categories.

Chicago

Manville Seeks Blonde Baby for Heir to Millions

New Rochelle New York report says 51 year old asbestos heir Tommy Manville and his eighth wife Georgina Campbell seek a three month old blonde child to adopt. They want a child who could inherit the Manville millions and note the hair could be dyed if needed.

New Rochelle Tommy Manville Georgina Campbell Georgina Manville

Three Million Pounds Of Tobacco Burn Up

A large fire in Lancaster Pennsylvania destroyed nearly three million pounds of tobacco and damaged a four story warehouse. Authorities described it as one of the costliest fires in the region, with tobacco company spokesmen estimating losses around one million dollars.

Lancaster Eastern Pennsylvania Tobacco Company

Orcutt Salary Held Up Pending Approval

DES MOINES IA April 5 meeting set for state executive council and state aeronautics commission to resolve issues over Commission Director Lester Orcutt salary and travel approval. Orcutt missed one paycheck after Comptroller Fred Porter found no executive council approval. Council seeks strict travel rules and plan to approve Orcutt’s 5000 dollar yearly salary and clarify expense procedures.

Des Moines State Executive Council State Aeronautics Commission Commission Lester Orcutt Orcutt Fred Porter Executive Council Qrcutt

City Briefs Lenten Services and Meetings Schedule

St John s Episcopal church advertises Lenten services tonight at 7 30 and Friday at 11 0 am Town Volunteers Post 1 meets at 7 30 pm Thursday at Sokol hall with election of officers and refreshments Den mothers of all Cub packs in Waubeek area urged to attend the Y M C A Thursday at 1 30 pm colored sound films on Cub Scouting shown and explained by Keith Benner scout executive

St. John's Episcopal Church Sokol Hall Waubeek Y.M.C Keith Benner

Five Month Old Boy Builds 50 Hours Flying Time

Phoenix AP report notes Johnny Stevens, age five months, has logged over 50 flight hours with parents Warren and Mrs Stevens. Warren Stevens, a former B-17 instructor at Williamfield during the war, bought a light plane after his release and has flown family across the Southwest and Middle West.

Phoenix Ariz Johnny Stevens Johnny Warren Stevens Stevens Williamfield Southwest Middle 1St

To Become an Eagle Scout

The Cedar Rapids Boy Scout Court of Honor at Wilson High School auditorium will honor Rockwell Daehler and several scouts from Troops 12 30 36 51 with Eagle Life and Star awards on Thursday at 730 pm. Others will receive first and second class badges and merit badges as part of the ceremony hosted by Troop 12 and the Elks Club.

Cedar Rapids Wilson High School Rockwell Daehler Max Daehler Second Avenue SE The Elks Club J W.markey Advancement Committee Donald Walker John Kintzinger Donald Bye Eugene Davenbaugh Jack Dennis Bill Robison Donald Lodge Paul McGuffin Dick Donahue James Wasta John Culver George Miller John Prouty Creighton Arendt Don Challed Donald Platt Ted Whiting James Gorman Donald Andrle Harold Thompson Frank Treka Bruce Bicher Dick Livingston Bruce Caldwell Don Ingles Donald Stubbs Wayne Wasta

Four Drivers Fined in Reckless Driving Court

Four motorists appeared in police court on reckless driving charges. Earl Dennis, 48, was fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving plus 5 dollars and costs for failure to yield to a pedestrian after his motorcycle struck George W. Smith. Smith sustained facial lacerations and was treated at St Luke's hospital. Don Millburn, 902 B avenue NW, paid 5 dollars and costs for faulty brakes and faces further charges for driving a car with delinquent plates after a collision with R. W. Scharf’s vehicle. Helen Hall suffered possible fractures in a collision involving Orvell Hanen, who was fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving after taking Miss Johnson to Mercy hospital. Ellis Loan, Dallas, Texas, paid 25 dollars and costs for speeding on Center Point road.

Earl Dennis Daniels Street Murphy Davis Harold Mackey George W. Smith Third Avenue SE First Avenue Eighth Street Smith St. Luke’s Hospital Don Millburn B Avenue NW Sixteenth Avenue C _ street NSW Justice Court Millburn R. W. Scharf Iowa City Helen Hall Bowling Street Ray Murdock Leonard Bruce Helen Johnson Fifteenth Avenue Orvell Hanen Arthur W. Meyer Ivanhoe Station Mt. Vernon Hanen Third Avenue First Street Meyer Ray Ales Bill Milke Ellis Loan Dallas Texas Harry S. Johnson Loan Center Point Road Coldstream J Avenues

Hammill Announces Democratic Bid for Justice of the Peace

J W Hammill announces run for justice of the peace in Linn County primaries on June 3. A lifelong Cedar Rapids resident born July 7 1887 he has run an investigation and adjustor business since 1923 and previously sought the office as a Republican two years ago.

J. W Joe) Hammill Justice of the Peace Hammill Cedar Rapids Iowa Justices of the ‘Peace Justices of the Peace Seventh Street

iRebekahs Plan Linn-Jones Convention

Plans for the forty-fifth annual convention of Rebekahs of Linn and Jones counties are set. Convention President Ruth R. Dose announced. Registration begins at 9 am Thursday at the K. P. hall Cedar Rebekah lodge No. 494 hosts. Committees cover reception registration refreshment decorating with named chairmen and members.

Rebekahs Linn Jones Counties Ruth R. Dose K. P. Hall First Avenue Cedar Rebekah Lodge No. 494 Louise Morehouse Harriet Lodestein Mary Schamberger Cleola Schamberger Effie Neill Rose Blazaitis Leona Brown Dorothy Scott Florence King Arlene Scheneberger Ella Lund Hazel Griswold Ruth Umsted Adele Merrifield Cochairman

County Dog Licenses Due April 1 Across County

County Auditor Otto F. Hanzlik announces all county dog taxes, separate from city taxes, must be paid by Saturday noon to avoid a 1 penalty. Tax is 1 for male dogs and for spayed females, 3 for females. Payments can be made to an assessor at home if visited before the deadline or at the auditor's office in the courthouse.

Otto F. Hanzlik Hanzlik

New Head of Optimist Club Elected in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Optimist club members elected Elmer Brinkmann president at a weekly luncheon in the Roosevelt hotel. He succeeds J M Welch. Elected officers include Karl H Kainz as first vice president Bernard L Wylder as second vice president Max Morgan secretary and treasurer Dr John Hecker Brett Dishong Merlin Owen and the Rev Waldemar Argow as directors.

Cedar Rapids

Red Cross Sends Large Shipment To St Louis

The Linn county Red Cross shipped its largest consignment of sewn and knitted garments from the local chapter to the midwestern office in St Louis. Valued at $1,737.50, the six boxes held 295 girls dresses, 200 hot water bottle covers, 150 fracture pillow slips, 290 pairs men s bed socks, 70 sleeveless sweaters, 10 V neck sweaters, 5 army mufflers, 5 army gloves, 65 pairs regular socks, 30 walking cast socks, and 25 knitted bed socks. Helen W Hubbard production chairman said more volunteers are needed to meet July quotas.

Linn County Red Cross St Louis Wiiss Helen W Hubbard

Calvary Baptist to Hear Minnesota Missionary

The Rev. James Schreiber of Bemidji Minnesota will speak at Calvary Baptist on Wednesday at 730 p.m. on Evangelizing the Jack Pine Natives of the Northwest. He will use moving pictures and spinning tops to illustrate. Helen Kersting, a missionary with the Oak Hills Fellowship, is supported by Calvary Baptist.

Calvary Baptist Minnesota James Schreiber Bemidji Minn Northwest Calvary Baptist Church Oak Hills Fellowship Schreiber Helen Kersting

Max E Paul Fined After Zigzag Drive In Huntington

Max E Paul told police he zigzagged through Huntington streets to dodge icy spots but was fined $1 for reckless driving. The incident shows a citizen contesting a weather driven traffic stop in Indiana.

Huntington, Ind Max E. Paul Huntington

Don’t Sacrifice Kitchen Utility For Looks Sorby

Carl Sorby of Rockford, vice president of the George Cooper corporation, told the Community Home Planning Institute at Coe College chapel that aesthetics must not override workability in kitchens. He showed color sketches and a prefabricated top designed to fit over ranges and counters with seamless length, noting standard unit heights will allow streamlined integration of range, refrigerator, sink, and counters. He suggested future kitchens may include laundry equipment in the kitchen or in an adjacent utility room.

Carl Sorby Rockford George Cooper Corporation Community Home Planning Institute Coe College Coe Chapel Sorby

Fred Poyneer Speaks on Scout Fundamentals

Fred J Poyneer Waubeek area council president will speak on The Fundamentals of the Boy Scout Movement at the last of six weekly sessions of the University of Scouting at Main building Coe college Thursday evening Courses in Cubbing Scouting and Senior Scouting have attracted total registration of 75 leaders with an average attendance of 50 at each session John H Bormann past president of the Waubeek area council was elected to membership on the regional Boy Scout committee at the annual regional meeting in Des Moines Monday Bormann a member of the council executive board is also archdiocesan chairman for Scouting in the Dubuque diocese

Fred J Poyneer Waubeek Area Council University of Scouting At Main Building Coe College John H. Bormann Des Moines Bormann Archdiocesan Dubuque

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