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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1933

Page

2

Market hog and cattle receipts and prices rise across several centers

Industry notes daylight saving time clouds trend signals as hog markets stay firm. Chicago quotes cash hogs mostly 3.50 to 4.00 with broad demand. cattle at Chicago and Omaha show steadiness with mixed loads and notable weights topping around 650 dollars. Lambs show strength in some markets while others edge lower amid large receipts.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh Buffalo St Louis Cincinnati East Buffalo East St. Louis

Towa hog prices amid association markets report

Local market data for To wa hogs shows varied prices across several packs and lots. Figures include per pack rates, with notes on lean quality and packer bids, reflecting typical midwestern pricing dynamics.

Grain prices climb then retreat near Saturday close

Chicago markets saw early strong demand push wheat to season highs for all board of trade deliveries before profit taking pulled prices back to near Saturday levels. Corn oats and rye followed mixed moves as inflation dominates pits with cash prices firming modestly and receipts reported.

Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool

Local Hog and Calf Markets Steady on Monday

Local hog prices remain unchanged across all grades with top at 3.30. Calf market notes Choice calves 149 180 lbs and 130 190 lbs ranging around 4.00 to 3.50 per hundred pounds. Sheep market listed with Choice Samba 80 95 lbs at 4.50, other grades vary by quality.

Wall Street Stocks Rise Before Profit Taking

NY AP reports stocks opened with a 1 to 3 point lift and rails led gains while metals lagged as U S Smelting and Cerro De Pasco fell. Major issues like Allied Chemical Standard Oil of New Jersey and National Steel slid fractions amid 6 million share turnover.

New York American Telephone Southern Pacific Union Pacific Delaware & Hudson Public Service of New Jersey Hst Santa Fe U. S. Steel US Steel American Can Cerro de Pasco U. S General Motors Anaconda Radio Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward New York Central Public Service of NJ Consolidated Gas Owens Ilinors American Telephone Oats

Wheat Receipts and Shipments in Chicago Market Notes

Grain movement data furnished by J E Bennett Co shows Monday quotations and receipts. The report lists wheat receipts and shipments across Chicago, Minneapolis, Duluth, and related markets with prices, consignors, and loading points, reflecting a broad view of midwestern grain activity.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Grain and Produce Prices

Local Cedar Rapids listings show mixed grain prices with oats 18 to 25 cents, corn 22 to 24 cents, barley around 25 cents, and wholesale fruits and vegetables including California oranges lemons and bananas with several crate prices. Live stock items list heavy hens and old roosters priced per head, and hides and calf prices appear. Chicago futures for eggs butter futures and storage standards are noted with May and October references.

California

Bond Markets Rise On New York Treasury Outlook

In New York trading, bond markets nudged higher as expectations for Federal policy and Treasury yields shifted. Analysts cited modest demand for long bonds and firmer activity in intermediate notes amid cautious investor sentiment and a softer outlook for inflation.

Sugar Market Report Contains Marginal Price Shifts

The market section lists sugar and flour prices with scattered figures for New York and Minneapolis. It notes points near $4 and $5 for various grains and mentions cotton, bran, mold materials, and standard items with coded values.

Death of Joseph A Motelj Chief Engineer of Cedar Rapids Schools

Joseph A Motelj long time Cedar Rapids public schools official died at his home at 1428 Second Street SW at 10 30 p m Sunday of heart trouble. Born in Bohemia September 12 1879 he came to America at age three and lived in Cedar Rapids since. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs Frank Stary a grandson Frank David Stary a brother Ralph E and a sister Mrs Bess Dytrt. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m in the Bohemian Reformed church with burial in the Bohemian National cemetery.

Joseph A. Motejl Board of Education Second Street Moters van Buren Bohemia America Cedar Rapids Crescent Lodge A. P A. M Iowa Prokop Velky Lodge South Side

Hickenlooper Appointed to City Board of Adjustment

B B Hickenlooper a local attorney was appointed by the city council to the board of adjustment succeeding S V Shonka who resigned but will serve until a successor is named. Greene also resigned leaving one vacancy. Stepanek praised both former members.

B Hickenlooper Board of Adjustment S V Shonka Shonka Hickenlooper C G Greene Greene W H. Stepanek

Marriage Licenses Granted to Coleman and Mills

Andrew T Coleman of Cedar Rapids and Mildred Belle Mills of Central City were issued marriage licenses in the latest city records.

Andrew T Coleman Cedar Rapids Mildred Belle Mills Central City

Chicago Market Report Highlights Mixed Produce Movements

POTATOES receipts 181 on track 200. shipments 780 Saturday 48 old stock slow. Wisconsin round whites 67 12 7 22¢ per cwt. Minnesota 65% 672¢. Idaho russets 1 2h 1 WS mostly $1.90. new stock steady. BUTTER receipts 6 690 steady. creamery specials 93 score 21 3 22¢. eggs receipts 39 122 steady. live poultry trucks 15. hens steady broilers easy. NEW YORK PRODUCTION: eggs firmer. butter firmer. cheese steady. dressed poultry steady. live poultry barely steady with varied quotes.

Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho Texas Louisiana Leghorn New York Hennery Exchange

Subpoenas Issued for Morgan Members in Senate Inquiry

Ferdinand Pecora announced that J. P. Morgan and all Morgan partners will be subpoenaed as the senate stock market investigation resumes May 23. The open probe will begin with Morgan and then examine Kuhn, Loeb and Dillon Read, with Otto H. Kahn and Clarence Dillon also named for subpoenas.

Bever park wildflowers spark call for protection

Editor L Benedict laments park vandalism after noting a stunning display of wild flowers in Bever park. He questions public access rights and urges martial law style protection to preserve the park’s beauty for all residents.

the Gazette Bever Park L. Benedict

Lost and Found and Local Notices

Gazette lost and found ad space offered by Mrs. Louis Polansky for weekend items. Polansky recovering from April 20 operation at Mercy hospital. Dr H A Lockhart opens new medical surgery office at 809 Higley Building. Luther A Brewer taken to St Luke's hospital Friday in critical condition at 847 Fourth Avenue SE.

Louis Polansky M Street Mercy Hospital Luther A. Brewer Fourth Avenue SE St. Luke's Hospital

Cedar Rapids Hard of Hearing League Meets at Y M C A

The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Y M C A. From 7 to 7 30 Mrs Hortense B Gray teaches Hp reading and from 7 30 to 9 the group engages in practice work. Meetings are free to the public. The city council begins a first session as board of assessment and review at 3 p m Monday. The board will review assessments and hear objections from property owners.

Cedar Rapids League Hortense B. Gray Davenport Methodist Church Epworth League Methodist Marion League Allen Edwards Earle A. Baker Clear Lake Institute Ina Hoovier Maquoketa Institute Albion R. King Cornell College J. S. Burnett Tennessee Mount Vernon W. T. Smith First Methodist Church Clinton F. M. Garrett Central City Richard Baker Dick Choate H. H. Dill

Residents seek rezoning on Johnson Avenue NW

Petitions by J. F. McLaughlin and Mrs. John Real ask the city to rezone their Johnson avenue NW lots from residential to light commercial. They state surrounding commerce has reduced property values.

J. F. McLaughlin John Real Johnson Avenue NW City Plan Commission

Heirs Seek Probating Spadt Will in Cedar Rapids District Court

Heirs of Malinda Spadt of Cedar Rapids file action to admit a will dated October 8 1929 to probate after her death January 7 1932. Plaintiffs Ralph E Spadt Howard E Spadt Ida Spadt and Stella Spadt claim the document found in a safety deposit box is their mother s true will. Defendants Edith L Hollenbeck and Leonard J Hollenbeck are her daughter and son in law. Also noted Marion Bank report approved by Judge H C Ringe recapping Farmer and Merchants State Bank of Marion receivership with cash on hand 12070 15 and receipts 4263 47 for period January 1 to March 30 1933.

Malinda Spadt Cedar Rapids Marion H. C. Ringe Farmers and Merchants State Bank of U. Conwell

Receivership Granted for Cedar Rapids Sash and Door

Judge H C Ring in district court granted a receiver for Cedar Rapids Sash and Door company with hearing continued to Wednesday at 9 a m to select the appointee. Receivership action began Thursday by E A Briden Frank E Krider and H Svoboda of the company directors. Sheriff Petrus and Deputy Davis seized a five cent twin jack pot slot machine at Drapert Inn operated by George Craft on highway 161 south of the city.

H. C. Ring Cedar Rapids Sash and Door Company E. A. Briden Frank E. Krider H. Svoboda Joseph A. Petrus Jay Davis Drapert Inn George Craft

Mrs Cora Garretson 63 Dies in Marion Home

Mrs. Cora Garretson died Monday at 6 am at her sister Mrs E D Armstrong 975 Seventeenth St Marion after long frailty from heart illness Born Cora Belle Robbins June 15 1869 at Martelle she later moved to Marion with her sister She married Casper E Garretson Nov 6 1889 He died Feb 11 1929 Survived by brother George Robbins sister Mrs Armstrong and two nieces Funeral at Armstrong home 1 30 pm then Martelle church 2 30 pm Burial Norwich cemetery near Martelle Reverend John M Walters to officiate

Cora Garretson E. D. Armstrong Seventeenth Street Martelle Garretson Jack Melton Cedar Rapids Sheas George Robbins Mount Vernon Armstrong Marion John Williams Malone N. Y Harold Olson Decatur

Oak Park Allows Beer After Sixty Years

Oak Park Illinois ends a six decade beer ban marking a historic shift in local policy. The village known as the worlds largest is noted for its unique governance and now permits beer consumption in public or licensed venues. The change affects residents and visitors seeking casual alcoholic beverages in designated areas.

Oak Park, Ill Oak Park

Deaths James Hynek 79 longtime Cedar Rapids resident

James Hynek 79 died at home 354 Second Avenue SW at 3 55 p m Sunday after a long illness. Born in Bohemia July 5 1853 he came to the United States 57 years ago and lived in Washington County before moving to Cedar Rapids 16 years ago where he resided until death. He never married and is survived by nieces and nephews. A private funeral will be held at Janeba and Brosh chapel at 2 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev F D Chada with burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p m.

James Hynek Second Avenue Bohemia United States Washington County Cedar Rapids Mr. Hynek Slovan Homestead Janeba and Brosh F D Chada Linwood

Death of Robert Harriman marks Cedar Rapids resident burial

Robert Harriman 68 of Hawthorne drive SW Cedar Rapids died Sunday morning after a long illness. Born May 22 1864 in Madison Wisconsin he leaves widow Mary and son Joseph. A Cadets of St George member he will be buried at St John Cemetery after funeral at Lesinger-Polansky chapel Tuesday morning. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9 p.m.

Robert Harriman Hawthorne Drive Madison Wis Cedar Rapids Mary Joseph Cadets of St St. Wenceslaus August Vojacek St John's Cemetery

Funeral services honor James Bleakly in Marion church

Friends and relatives attend the Sunday funeral in a Marion Methodist church with tributes to James Bleakly. The Rev John M Walters leads a quartet and Mildred Newman plays. burial is in Blodgeth cemetery near Central City.

James Bleakly John M. Walters Bleakly G H. Clark A. E. Granger H. F. Lockwood William P Secrist Mildred Newman James Tobin Charles J. Haas J. A. Cooper John Raysmond R. N. Fitzgerald Karl Kendall Blodgeth Central City Robert Bleakly Storm Lake Francis Bleakly Schaller Homer Bleakly Leslie Bleakly Des Moines William la Grange Ames D. A. Clark Jerry Ryan Gene Miss Jesson Davenport Fred Carr Elliott John Hutchison Joseph Hutchison Montezuma Myron Dwire Maquoketa J. E. Holden Independence

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