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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1943
Page
4
N. R. Mowrey manages Cedar Rapids office at 503 Merchants National Bank building. Market update provided by Lamson Brothers and Company via 2 3141.
Moderately heavy hog receipts produced a weaker undertone in Chicago trading, though top prices for choice medium weights held at 15.95 dollars. Cattle remained steady and lambs opened slow as hogs at Omaha and Sioux City showed similar softer bids and mixed demand across regional markets.
Market notes show no increase in receipts for poultry with fresh boxes priced at 12 to whenever. live poultry listed by grades and weights. Cheese and butter prices hold under OPA maxes. eggs show mixed current receipts with various grades. Chicago markets list poultry and egg prices and supply conditions. potatoes and other items show varied demand and stock levels.
Nebraska market reports demand moderate and supplies light for washed tagged seed. Bliss Triumphs, No 1 washed seed, at about 4.15 dollars per hundredweight as new stock enters and market remains steady with light activity.
Prices on all hog grades were ten cents lower in Cedar Rapids on Monday. Top butcher price reached 15.15, long-haul no-fill 15.25, and packers 14.85.
Market prices for grains, hay, poultry, fruits and vegetables, and hides across Cedar Rapids. No. 3 wheat 59c, rye 10c, soybeans 1.66, hay bale prices 39 new 11 old, straw 7 to 9. Poultry: springers 20c, Leghorn hens 2c, ducks 20c, pullets 26c, hennettes 35c. Fruits veg: celery 6.00–6.50 per crate, lemons 7.45, oranges 5.75, lettuce 5.40, onions 2.72, apples 4.25, potatoes 3.75, Texas grapefruit 3.50. Hides and pelts: No 1 cured hides 12c, No 2 11c, calves 13–14c, kip 12–14c, horses 6.25 and 5.75, ponies and tails noted.
Wheat prices eased on Monday as small persistent offerings met a very light demand amid legislative uncertainty. May traded around 1.44 dollars, with July near 1.44, while corn and oats showed mixed to lower moves and rye fell slightly. Chicago cash provisions listed for various wheat and oats grades.
Plymouth Wisconsin reports for March 29 to April 3 show 23 percent of MPR 289 twins or cheddars and 28 percent for MPR 280 twins or cheddars at 28 cents. In Wyoming wool contracting continued with 12,000 fleeces bought at 43 cents. New York bond market held steady with rails aiding early gains and several carrier loans reaching new highs for recent years.
In early 1943 nearly all lend lease food shipments went to the Soviet Union and Britain in equal amounts. Lend Lease Administrator Stettinius said the United States shipped small per person weekly rations of beef pork lamb and butter to Russia and Britain in January and February and hopes for larger supplies to allies later this year.
In New York the stock market rose as speculative and investment funds pushed many favorites higher, led by rails and steels. Near the close gains were widely spread with several top figures slipping. transfers totaled about 1,800,000 shares.
New York AP report says Southern coal mine operators and United Mine Workers agreed to a 30 day extension after March 31 when the current contract expires. Northern operators had already agreed to similar terms, ensuring continued mining work.
Lincoln Nebraska. State Superintendent Wayne Reed warns of a complete breakdown of public schools as teachers exit amid a national shortage blamed on the Wacks Waves Spars and defense industries after a Washington conference on the issue.
Cedar Rapids post office officials warn parents that birth announcements require first class postage. Even plain name cards incur three cents, whether sealed or not, as printed notices must carry proper rates.
Free cooking classes every Tuesday at 2 in the Glow room of the Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric company. Gladys Izer returns home from Mercy hospital. Say hello to Verne Folkers at Verne's Barber Shop from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Helen Alden named in Waves Navy auxiliary. Karl Edwards to meet Cedar Rapids Chamber on priorities. job openings in war industries announced for procurement inspectors across multiple fields.
Postal officials announced on Monday that books of six air mail stamps are now available at the Cedar Rapids post office for 37 cents. The sale was started to ease the greater use of air mail facilities during wartime.
Donald F Staab 34 of 1414 Bever avenue SE pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 300 dollars with 25 dollar monthly installments. Adolf Wilson 32 of 852 Fourth avenue SE pled innocent to a first or third offense DWI and was arrested the previous Saturday by deputies Harlan Snyder and P. J. Whittemore.
Jack Dale Neal a Montrose hotel bellhop pled guilty in Judge Hamiel's court to illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. The 17 year old of 427 Avenue NE was arrested by detectives Saturday night and received a suspended $300 fine.
Jurors were impaneled Monday to hear the Howard A. Graham versus Ira Beecher lawsuit in Judge J. E. Heiserman's court. The suit stems from a September 25, 1942 auto collision at First Avenue and Thirteenth Street E. Graham seeks $183.06 for property damage, while Beecher's counterclaim asks $3,368.89 for personal injuries and property damage.
State of Iowa Linn County. On March 27 1943 Geo E Farmer was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Mabel A Sparling decedent. Creditors and those indebted must promptly settle and file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker urged government policies to restore the incentive to work as critical to boosting wartime production. He warned against complacency and optimism about Germany and Japan, arguing skilled labor and industry must be protected from inefficiency and “racketeers” to sustain U S war effort.
Red Cross war fund totals reached 51 757 45 with 50 390 56 from Cedar Rapids. Firms earning awards included Neisner Brothers Incorporated Syndicate Clothing Paris Academy of Beauty Culture Paris Beauty Salon and Universal Engineering Corporation. Cedar Rapids precinct workers praised the strongest reception and generosity yet.
A total of 308 votes were cast by 1 pm in Marion's city election on Monday. Ward tallies stood at First 83, Second 79, Third 66, and Fourth. The 1894 city election total is recorded as 1,787.
Mrs Clara Hindman Wilson fractured her right leg below the hip in a Sunday stairway fall at her home and was taken to St. Luke's hospital for treatment.
Firefighters were alerted Saturday at 7 15 p m to the James Patterson residence 1200 Tenth Street where chimney sparks ignited the roof. The home belongs to Leon R Blinks and damage is covered by insurance.
Mr and Mrs Archie Conklin hosted a housewarming and picnic Sunday after buying the residence at 440 Sixth Avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs O W Lundquist and other neighbors. Conklins received a gift.
City Treasurer Walter Miller reports a land office rush in dog tag sales as owners race to avoid a $1 penalty before April 1. He notes the day became the busiest in his office’s history, crediting pre deadline publicity in The Gazette. All dogs three months old or older require licenses.
The Rev. George W Marshfield urged the youth of today to reject a religion kept in a glass case. Speaking at People's church he called for a religion of intelligence grounded in both spiritual and physical realities, not patterns imposed by ecclesiastical authority.
Jessie Elva Strait of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mrs Roscoe Ausmus of Viola wed Private Robert Coleman of Fort Benning Ga son of Mr and Mrs Lester Coleman near Walker at the Free Methodist church in Marion The candlelight ceremony 100 relatives and friends featured singing by Robert Hanson Attendants were Velma Harris and Robert Lubacek Coleman who was injured last July in an auto accident has been discharged and will report back to camp in May
Kansas City AP reports Joseph B. Shannon aged 76 former U S representative and longtime power in Missouri politics died Sunday. He led the rabbit faction within the Democratic party shaping Kansas City politics for years.
DES MOINES UP Gov Bourke Hickenlooper announced Monday he will speak on postwar problems of agriculture at a regional meeting of the council of state governments in Chicago in April. The Iowa legislature adopted a resolution to send one member from each house to the meeting.
Hawkeye division of Clover Farm stores held a Sunday session at the Montrose hotel sponsored by John Blaul's Sons. Speakers included Joe Endres and Ray Spielman with Franklin Kemp outlining new processed foods rules. Capt. Lew Zalesky reported meat in scarcity butter and milk shortages. remarks by Theodore Blaul Harold Kimball and Berdine Mavis accompanied by Frank Lewis presiding.
The Linn County Retail Food Dealers association holds the April point charts for processed foods and meats fats cheese and fish at 322 Dows Building. Store managers may request copies by calling.
Ralph Ralston of Springville reported theft of a spare wheel assembly from his truck parked at 1339 B avenue NE Saturday night. Martin Cook of Center Point reported a radio stolen from his car on Fifth street SE between First and Second avenues the same evening.
Cedar Rapids post office heads said Switzerland will accept only Red Cross and prisoner of war mail. All other mail held for Switzerland will be returned to senders. Access is through Axis territory, and no other deliveries will be accepted until further notice.
The clipping lists multiple beauty shops offering permanent waves with prices from two fifty to twelve fifty, plus several other local services and venues. Businesses include Lovely Lady Oil Permanent, Artiste Beauty Salon, and Smart Set Beauty Shop with contact numbers and addresses. It also advertises Danceland ballroom events, the Montrose Hurdle and Halter show, and local services like hauling, fertilizer, and plumbing.
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