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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
6
The Des Moines broadcast notes lower hog prices due to slack demand and heavy supplies. Reports from Chicago and Cleveland show steady to lower cattle and lamb markets with varied receipts and prices across regions. Strong processor demand supports limited gains, while hogs move at weaker averages and packers adjust offers.
Local hog prices show continued weakness with a 5 cent drop across all grades. The prime top sits around 310 while the packer top reaches 235 amid broader cattle market uncertainty.
Wall Street Tuesday saw a largely steady session with only scattered softness. American Telephone led losses while US Steel Chrysler and GM held near unchanged. transfers around 1.35 million shares. Weather and seasonal production notes weighed on broader sentiment as oils eased and rails stayed flat.
A heavy wave of profit taking pushed Chicago wheat futures down with prices around 2 cents below Monday’s finish. Corn and oats also fell or held, while weather worries and drought in Kansas tempered bullish sentiment and kept traders cautious.
A fragmentary Toledo market notice mentions vendors and trade activity with obscured names and figures. The readable text hints at a market day entry and public notices, reflecting a busy local commerce scene.
The report notes dressed poultry steady to firm with storage packed firsts around 143ace and 152c. It cites Chicago Produce futures with egg futures closing and butter futures near 4c with storage standards and May delivery price around 1674c.
Multiple birth notices list new daughters and sons born to families at St Luke's Hospital. Entries include parents Mr and Mrs Oliver, Mr and Mrs Hugh Belis, and Mr and Mrs Remanld, with birth dates and street addresses in Eat St Luke's area and NW region.
Benjamin Franklin Davis former local resident died Monday in Davenport Memorial park. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Mrs Will Kulhavy home 1515 Sixth St SW with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Davis born Bloomington Ind April 3 1882 survived by wife Anna Sponar. Christine Louise Hanson died at local hospital age old. survived by four daughters three sons and other relatives. Catherine Hyde Cedar Rapids old settler died at local hospital with services in Springville.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Jane Pratt will be held at the Immaculate Conception church Wednesday at 9 am, conducted by Rev Father John M Molloy. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body was taken from Brush Chapel to the home where friends may call.
Lara R Goble died at 820 E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids after a lingering illness. She was born October 8 1870 in Jo Daviess County Illinois and lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years. She is survived by sister Laura B Coble and brother J L Goble. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Frank Hurveh to be Funeral For Frank Hurveh. Funeral services in Immaculate Conception church Wednesday at 9 am, Rev Father John Malin officiating. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
The report surveys New York market activity with weekly trading notes and price levels for Liberty bonds Treasury issues and other securities. It also notes the Garrison school board has hired A C Gallop of Oran for the next year as superintendent.
Dental experts warn gold restorations push up costs and limit access. Dr Willett advocates lower cost alloys including sterling silver with a new penny, to curb rising fees and prevent socialized dentistry. The program features Northwestern's Dr Lundquist and Cedar Rapids clinicians discussing pyorrhea treatment and partial denture clinics.
The Senate approved a municipal bankruptcy relief bill 45 to 28 sending a stronger version back to the House. It would let debt-ridden cities seek court approval for refinancing plans with creditor consent thresholds of 51 percent by class, 66 2 3 percent per class, and 75 percent overall.
Emmetsburg sheriff says three men have admitted involvement in five northern Iowa torture robberies of farmers. The robberies yielded about 18000 dollars. Suspects Estel Anders Joe Thilges and Ole Chorsland named Leo Besch already serving a 10 year term. a fifth man implicated remains at large.
J M Albright of 1048 North Sixth Street Marion filed his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county supervisor from the second district at the June 4 primaries with County Auditor Robert M. Vesely on Tuesday.
Three dental fraternity meetings were set in Cedar Rapids during the Seventy second annual Iowa State Dental society gathering. Psi Chi Omega alumni met at the Hotel Roosevelt, Delta Sigma Delta planned a Montrose dinner and stay, Xi Psi Phi gathered at Montrose at ten p.m. in WATLKER.Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Neva Sauer to George Staton on April 25 at Independence. The couple will start housekeeping on the Sauer farm near Troy Mills.
Mrs. S. E. Miller 64 died at her Marion home on South Eleventh Street after a long illness. Born Christene Dukek in Alburnett March 22, 1870 she married S. E. Miller in 1901. Survived by husband one brother John W. Dukek of Marion two sisters Mrs. Mary Stuckmeyer Marshalltown and Mrs. Kate Etzel Scottsbluff Neb. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in Yocom chapel.
The Ladies Ald society of the Methodist church schedules 2:30 Wednesday sessions for multiple divisions. Rain bow division hosts with Mrs. Charles Biddick aided by Mrs. James Bromwell and Mrs. C W Biggs. Loyal division with Mrs. Jack Bowdish at 1086 Seventh Street. Key stone with Mrs. W E Peddycourt at Cedar Rapids. Glean ers with Mrs. Robert Burns. Sunshine led by Mrs. Fred Domer with assistors. True Blue with Mrs. Ed Barnes and helpers. Endeavor division to picnic at Mrs. Frank Straley’s home.
Picketing of the Euclid Avenue bridge project halted all work as a state highway commission hearing in Ames weighs canceling the $138,000 contract with a construction company. Five workers remained on site while 25 others quit to join Des Moines unemployed council demonstrations. The council seeks wage scales of 55 cents an hour for unskilled and 1.20 for skilled labor, alleging company pay of 40 and 60 cents respectively.
Carl Behrend and Amanda Behrend sue E H Martin John H Mueller A G Kampmeier CHH Otto W C Legee G A Shores and C E Mueller in district court seeking 39000 after alleging misrepresentation in a financial power exchange. They claim Tripoli State Bank officers induced a 1929 exchange of 39000 in deposits for Shores Mueller stock and a stock repurchase agreement with alleged ongoing underpayment on interest.
Jury in district court hears testimony from O B Hanson for the defense in a $10,000 malicious prosecution case filed by J L Johnston of Iowa City against Prudential Life Insurance Co of America and officials in Cedar Rapids. The embezzlement charge leading to the suit was filed in June 1932 and dismissed for lack of evidence last September.
In Northview addition Charles W. Baughman sues Eldon B Bys a minor and William G Bys guardian seeking absolute title to a Cedar Rapids property and Eldon B Bys claims a one sixth interest tied to Lucy S Baughman estate who died September 21 1929 The case includes a counterclaim asking confirmation of the plaintiff's demand and a rental value share of 264 dollars.
The will of Abraham J. Greenawalt died April 19 was admitted to probate Tuesday. The joint will with Clara M. Greenawalt creates a trust for the survivor and names Richard A. Greenawalt Carl A. Greenawalt and Emma G. Knowlton as residuary legatees. Earl J. North named executor.
Fire on a farm owned by Mary and Margaret Ammer burned six acres of timber two and a half miles north of Decorah. Fifty CCC men extinguished the blaze after a two hour fight.
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