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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1943
Page
15
Unofficial Monday receipts show hogs 38 000 cattle 14 000 sheep 11 000 with limited salable head testing values. Cattle receipts 500 with prices mostly down. steers and yearlings mix of gains and losses while cows and bulls trend lower. Sheep and hogs see varied shifts across regional markets with closings mixed and spot bids adjusting.
Chicago receipts andmarket figures show steady prices with assorted items listed. Idaho, California, and New York quantities noted alongside specific grades and pack sizes, while overall market tone remains firm with limited arrivals and ongoing demand.
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In bond grease market, Montevideo wools of fine to three eighths grade moved within a price range of 414 to 43 cents. The market activity reflects modest demand and stable pricing in the fiber trade.
Prices for all hog grades held steady with top hog butcher values at 14.20 and packers around 13.90. Cattle shows mixed ranges from choice to common steers and yearlings, with beef prices varying by weight and class across the market.
Prices for corn, wheat, rye and soybeans listed with various grades and regional quotes. Poultry values for broilers, fryers, hens, ducks and pullets shown, along with current receipts and fruit vegetables including Florida celery and California navel oranges. Hides and calves priced by grade, with horse values and notes on miscellaneous items.
Wheat rose briefly on Southwest crop reports with gains up to a cent but later eroded. Rye also advanced early before easing. corn and oats held near unchanged. Prices listed for May and July futures along with sample grain quotes and barley figures appear from the Chicago market report.
Daniel G. Hickey is appointed administrator for the estate of his wife Kathryn Hickey who died in Marion on April 18. Lim County sues Worley Pollock and Mary Pollock in district court seeking 2345.47 dollars plus interest in relief funds.
The Works Progress Administration ended nationwide operations with a final disbanding in 14 states. A slim rear guard remains for mop up tasks and record compilation as President Roosevelt characterizes the move as an honorable discharge.
New York stock market mostly held firm as leading issues advanced fractions to near year highs. Volume reached about 600000 shares with transfers around midday and a broad array of rail, industrial, and utility stocks showing minor gains in the closing hour.
Moscow reports the Soviet army captures multiple defense points at the Anis bridgehead in the northwest Caucasus under strong air cover. Stormovik planes killed or wounded over 1,000 and destroyed dozens of guns. A German broadcast notes a slight break in the German first line. On the Donets front Nazi riflemen were exterminated or forced to swim after crossing the river.
The Chicago Tribune labels the Office of War Information head Elmer Davis a propaganda chief promoting a fourth term by portraying Washington blunderers positively. Davis counters that his agency issued few deferments, with 65 to 70 granted and 20 pending, disputing claims of 3,641 draft dodgers.
In poor weather the 1943 American Association schedule began with three games. 52 hits were recorded off 13 pitchers. Tommy Reis went the distance for Kansas City in a 7 3 win over St Paul, while Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 5 3 amid 16 total hits. Openers drew 6 617 in St Paul and 3 500 in Minneapolis. Columbus saw 3 400 on opening day.
Volunteer workers in Linn county produced and shipped 160 200 surgical dressings in April across 12 stations six in Cedar Rapids and six elsewhere. The county total for January to April 1943 reached 398 100 dressings as 731 volunteers logged 6 501 hours folding dressings and completing 81 020 sponges and cotton pads. Junior Red Cross members in Cedar Rapids made ash trays bookmarks bean bags writing portfolios and scrapbooks shipped to Schick General Hospital Clinton.
Mary Martin 41 wife of Whit ney Martin Associated Press sports columnist died this morning at her home Floral Park Long Island after a long illness She was born Mary King of Florlan Iowa and survived by husband and three children Ralph Barbara and Mary Funeral arrangements not yet made Drake University Des Moines graduate
William J Miller 59 proprietor of the Miller bakery on Fifth avenue at Tenth street SE died Saturday at his home 2412 B avenue NE after a long illness. Born Cedar Rapids Aug 10 1883 he lived here all his life and married Minnie Pattison April 18 1903. Survived by wife son William A Miller Cedar Rapids grandson Peter Miller sister Emma Pisarik Cedar Rapids brother Frank Miller Cherryvale Kan and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements pending with Brady mortuary.
Mr and Mrs Harry Winn of 298 Thirty-fifth street drive SE report the death of their nephew Corporal Charles M Messner 28 at Fort Lewis Washington He had just returned from overseas duty on April 14 and was slated for a lieutenant commission when stricken with scarlet fever Services were held Friday He attended Franklin High School Cedar Rapids and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and Long Beach Junior College in California He is survived by his parents a sister Mrs Phyllis Brinker of Long Beach and others
David Kallem Elfstrom died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 9 40 p m Friday after a brief illness He was born December 1 1938 Surviving are his parents a brother a grandmother and several aunts and uncles Services will be conducted by Rev Paul L Miller and Rev Elmer Valen of Norway Iowa at Moen chapel Monday at 2 p m Friends may call at the chapel
W. A. Romesburg 54 formerly of Cedar Rapids died of a heart attack Thursday evening in Mobile Alabama. The body will be brought to Cedar Rapids for services and burial. Mrs. Romesburg and a daughter live at 423 Seventh Avenue SW. A son Robert is a staff sergeant in the Army Air Forces stationed at Newport Arkansas.
Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes will step to the plate to accept a minute man flag showing the team is batting 100 percent in the payroll savings plan for war bond purchases.
Funeral services held in Yocom chapel for Roy A. Kellams with burial at Cedar Memorial park. Harley Reynolds buried at Oak Shade cemetery in Edgewood area. James E. Clark learns son Donald D. Clark serves in Africa. three other sons in Alaska Iceland and Ireland. Local residents visit family, travel plans and military assignments noted. Community notices include church programs, visits, and ads.
Washington report recalls how the troop carrier command airlifted tractors scrapers bulldozers rollers and graders to a Tunisian field cut off by mud. In four days the strip was expanded for B 17 bombers, showcasing the unit’s daring and determination.
British report quotes Georges Buisson and Marcel Poimbeuf claiming German authorities in France are locating military targets near civilian areas to deter Allied bombing. They cite a Paris school where civilians share floors with troops and ammunition storage, and recall a panic at Longchamps after a raid on a German battery.
Ray Robinson of New York City earned his 134th victory in 135 starts with a first round knockout of Freddy Cabral of Cambridge at Boston Garden. The welterweight star weighed 148 to Cabral's 151 and dominated with rights and a left-hand flurry, ending the bout at 2 30 of the opening round before 5 755 fans.
The bulletin lists services from multiple denominations in Marion. Baptist Rev. Shaw leads morning and evening worship with Bible school at 9 45. Catholic mass at 8 and 10. Christian Rev. Carter withBible school at 9 45 and sermons mentioning the name. Congregational Rev. Nelson with no morning service. Free Methodist Rev. Patrick with services at 9 45 and 7 30, YPMS 7. Methodist with 9 45 school and 11 morning worship. Presbyterian Rev. De Jong with 9 45 Sunday school and 10 55 worship. Lutheran Rev. Krog with 9 30 Sunday school, 10 30 worship. Seventh Day Church of God Sabbath school 10 30 and preaching 11 30. Prairie Chapel Rev. Curran with 10 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship and Epsworth league at 8 20 p m.
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honored 17 individuals for acts of heroism. Foreman Guy F. Quinn and mine motorman Bradford Gainer received bronze medals posthumously for attempting to save 11 workers in a gas filled Putsgrove West Virginia mine fire. Quinn’s widow will get $65 monthly. other awards included $500 to Gainer and $25 monthly for two Quinn children.
Police and postal inspectors opened a scare bomb addressed to Father Charles E. Coughlin in Nutley New Jersey. A ticking device with clock works glass fragments and powder was found. bomb squad fired into it but it did not explode. The threat follows past clashes over Social Justice magazine.
Iowa City. Bill Parker and Bill Burkett versatile ends from last season may return to the Hawkeyes next year after three years of competition If the Big Ten rule stands neither would be required to serve this fall Parker is in the navy V 7 reserve and Burkett is an engineering student
An assortment of classified ads and notices listing want ads rates and submission details. Appears to include services for repairs, beauty and hair, room and board, child care, printing, nurseries, hauling, junk removal, and various small business offerings with pricing fragments and contact cues.
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