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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1949
Page
14
Chicago hog prices rose up to 25 cents while cattle moved mixed and sheep showed strength. The report lists varied hog weights, sows, and feeder categories with price ranges and notable loads.
The Cedar Rapids hog market shows steady to firm quotes across categories as buyers post varied bids. Prices for pigs and sows range with receipts noted and typical wholesale demand indicated for the period.
New York shares saw heavy turnover near two million, with gains outweighing losses but not signaling a decisive trend. Most changes were about a point or less as prices barely moved throughout the session. continuous movement reflected cautious market sentiment.
Chicago market notes show wholesale prices for poultry dairy and produce. References to white rock and Plymouth Rock eggs cheese butter and various potato and citrus items with receipts and market firmness indicated for Idaho russets red river valley goods and Florida sacks.
A new line of phosphorescent ties glows in the dark, adding a bold, luminous option for men’s fashion. Designers tout practical evening wear and head turning style for nightlife and events.
Grain futures opened higher and steadied at generally elevated levels. Buying remained fairly active while receipts were light. Wheat prices rose on delivery to Gulf ports but CCC actions appeared not to influence local values. May contracts: wheat 2.16 2.1534, corn 1.33 1.35, oats 0.69, rye 1.28, soybeans 2.15 2.14.
Chicago cash provisions list various grain futures and commodities with bid prices. Entries include wheat corn oats and other forage items with multiple grade specifications and sample quotes. The report notes nominal values and market action for prices such as corn No 3 at 1335136 and No 4 at 127a%192.
Cincinnati AP report says optioning of first year bonus players will apply only to signings after March 31. Walter Mallory explains the change allows waivers to enable a team to option the player out for a year, though clubs may wait to waive until after minor league experience is used.
Inland Steel reports 1948 sales of 393,708,370 and net earnings of 38,606,898 the highest peacetime totals. Earnings per share reached 7.88 on 4,899,315 shares, with expansion spending of 32,022,677 for facilities and material acquisitions.
In Waukon the 1949 softball season outline was set with Albert Oelberg elected president of the association for the coming year. Robert Anderson is vice president and NE Roggensack secretary treasurer. A board of directors includes Father Joseph Krocheski K C Reside Martin Nolting Lester Teslow and Curtis Piggot. The group plans two eight team leagues and twelve sponsors have signaled interest. Last year 15 teams played in one league. Games at City park diamond run Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays at sundown.
West Union coach Vic Weber plans three jumping pits for pole vault broad jump and high jump at the fairgrounds. Boys for track practice include Michael Wiley Richard Erickson Dale Halverson Ralphanson seniors. Quenther Nesvik Jack Chatza George Brockway Dalehman Guenther Richard Guenther junior committee list includes Kenneth Tonem Wright Ralph House Cavyl Wells Richard Halstead Ivan Craft Irvin Schmidt Orville Amundson sophomores Prenkini Borns Donald Hartman Lee Pape Derald H Averson Kenneth Vagts Wayne Pape Donald Durscher Kenneth Meverernard Fess Daryl Pape John Halstead freshmen.
International oil policy confounds U S observers as Britain seeks to increase oil sales in dollar markets while receiving dollars to buy oil. The Economic Cooperation Administration approves 6.5 million dollars to Britain for crude and petroleum purchases as Argentina seeks British oil via dollar trades. This shifting balance raises questions about American oil exports and broader world trade dynamics.
The Marion public school ringworm clinic treats 25 children now though 85 cases existed at school start. Mrs Ralph Clemens leads the clinic, assisted by Mrs Jesse Starry who keeps records. Other helpers include Mrs Alfred Welper and Mrs Lester Peck. Nearby, Bay House residents Earl and Mrs Frederikson bought John Druger’s Old Marion road home, moving from Lake Atasca Minnesota. Druger, Armar ballroom superintendent, is converting an apartment in the ballroom. The Linn County REA Marion office is being enlarged to house manager and superintendent. Also notes on local ads, social visits, and residents’ health recoveries and anniversaries.
Arch Ross of Chicago visits his brother Douglas Ross and family in Marion Mechanicsville and Lisbon. Mrs E G Salter and son David Carey visit her parents E V Carey then travel to Dubuque to visit sister Clifford O Johnson. Mrs A E Blinks to Chanute Kansas for extended visit with sister J C Montgomery. Laura Brutsman undergoing throat infection treatment at Mercy hospital.
Center Point high school baseball opens its season April 7 at home against Walker after 10 days of workouts. Coach Robert Bowers leads the team with a rough schedule including Rowley and Shel(l)bury and games at Troy Mills Urbana and Winthrop.
Local notice lists several price scales for consecutive day ads and various small classified items. Lost and found listings cover wallets watches dogs and collars with rewards. many service ads for painting, hauling, and home repairs appear, along with out-of-town ads paid in advance and miscellaneous business promos.
Car owners and ambitious individuals are invited to pursue part time and full time offers across multiple ads. Positions include sales, delivery, farm work, hotel and restaurant staff, clerical roles, and shop trades. Readiness to travel, neat appearance, and reliable transport are common requirements.
A dense OCR of a 1940s classified section lists multiple help wanted ads including female secretary and secretary assistant bookkeeper roles, sales promotions, stenos, nurses, waitresses, housekeepers, and general assistants. Several entries request in person applications at various local businesses, with ages and wage hints mixed with vehicle listings and minor personal notices.
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