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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1941
Page
3
Stocks edged higher in light trading as the nation moves toward a total defense economy. Rail and oil shares show strength while food prices rise, and production indices point to continued industrial activity amid defense spending.
A reader recounts losing weight and curing a hernia with injections under Dr Brady's care, praising his honesty. Another letter criticizes Dr John Doe for vague medical credentials, debating proper titles for medical and dental practitioners and the use of dentor.
Cedar Rapids last week saw bank clearings fall below the comparable week in 1940 for the second time since Oct. 26 1940. The Cedar Rapids Clearing House reported $1 437 007 42 in the week ending May 3 versus $1 451 684 08 in the 1940 week.
A summary of permits issued last week lists numerous residential and commercial projects. Entries include reroofing, remodeling, new garages, and new dwellings with amounts ranging from 20 to 4 800 dollars, reflecting extensive home improvements across NE NW SW and SE sections.
Conveyances 115 and mortgages 50 registered April 25 to May 1 1941 by Linn County Abstract Co with total mortgage value 121 755 14 Reflected compare April conveyances 1936 1941 figures show 1936 194 1940 311 1941 373 mortgages April 1936 113 1941 197 and mortgages totals 249 919 48 850 769 13 436 053 84 377 701 74 664 573 67 607 125 14 plus Chicago wheat prices surge on board of trade with May contracts near day highs and soybeans up over 5 cents driven by farm loan prospects and heavy buying near close
A one day clinic on the use of insecticides and control of pests will be held Tuesday at the Montgomery Ward farm store 313 First Street SE. W F Dean manager announced an expert from General Chemical company will answer questions from farmers and gardeners on insect control problems. The session begins at 9 a.m. and will last all day.
Eastern Iowa market notes list bids and recent transactions for local stocks and bonds. Mentions Cedar Rapids area activity with prices and available securities. Readers gain quick snapshot of regional investment movements.
Harold J. Rowe president of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce spoke at a Davenport Chamber of Commerce meeting. He outlined 27 advertisement requirements to guide truthful and effective ads before publication. The event featured J. M. Hutchinson, a former Cedar Rapids man now with Davenport Bank and Trust, and former Cedar Rapids Savings Bank executive.
The Chicago cash prices show mixed movements in wheat and barley with No. 4 and No. 2 spring and durum notes. Barley ranges around 57 to 58 cents with nominal quotes and a No. 2 Java spring at 6 cents. Prices for yellow corn and other barley categories appear around dollar figures with varying terms.
In a radio address marking Poland’s constitution anniversary, Winston Churchill urged liberation via contact with America and the outside world. He praised the Polish government in exile and the armed forces fighting with Britain, and lauded Polish soldiers and pilots aiding the struggle against Germany.
Grain quotations furnished by Lamson Brothers and Company show market bids. A. R. Mowrey manages Cedar Rapids office at 503 Merchants National Bank building and coordinates quotations and inquiries.
Washington reports indicate administration supporters abandoned bid to install Reynolds as Senate chair amid GOP opposition and seniority norms. Discussion shifts toward Thomas or steering committee, with some Democrats split on Britain aid policy and chairmanship rights.
Washington urged draft boards to use utmost care in selecting skilled defense workers for military service to maximize efficiency. Following Roosevelt's May 2 order for 24 seven production of machine tools, Hershey said boards should defer those essential to defense material production.
Mrs. Fred Fipe of 1339 Eighth Street NW is recovering at Mercy Hospital after an operation on April 29. Crescent Lodge No. 25 AF and AM holds a 7:30 p.m. meeting Monday at the Masonic hall with Sun Valley Idaho colored motion pictures and refreshments served.
A 77 year old Newhall farmer identified as Thomas Britt fell into shallow water along the Cedar River north of the Quaker Oats at noon Saturday. Chester Shafer of Chicago saw the fall and dragged Britt to the shore before Britt received attention and was taken to the Sunshine Mission for care.
State police radio warned Saturday about a pair posing as siblings and operating an auto driven scam in Cedar Rapids. The con artists have targeted Mount Pleasant merchants on Friday, details undisclosed.
A garbled police report mentions Deputy Harlan detaining a suspect at the county jail over a false instrument charge and a war related utterance. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.
Sanford Kerr, fresh from a South American tour, will speak at the Rotary spring party to be held at the Cedar Pines Country Club on Monday. The event showcases Kerr's travel insights and local Rotary contributions.
More than 250 Boy Scouts and others attended a camp ers’ funfest in Maquoreta to boost enthusiasm for the five week summer camp at Camp Sten. Roy E. Graul, 55, longtime Maquoketa meat market operator, died after a six month illness. James A. Means, 78, of Iowa City and R. S. Truitt, 53, WPA engineer, both noted local figures, will be buried in Washington county and Davenport respectively.
Ben G. Graham superintendent of schools Pittsburgh was chosen chairman at the American Council on Education twenty fourth annual meeting. Harlan H Horner Chicago was named first vice chairman and R Louise Fitch Cornell University second vice chairman. George Stoddard dean of the graduate school at the University of Iowa Iowa City was named secretary.
London AP reports an American informant says British naval experts favor small escorted convoys of about ten ships with cruiser, destroyers, and air cover to shield Britain’s seaborne supplies from surface raiders submarines and air attack.
Washington AP reports the selective service system will defer military training for medical students who show promise of becoming doctors. A Hershey memorandum directs state and local boards to continue deferments while students meet requirements. Internes may receive medical reserve commissions and be deferred active duty for one year. those not commissioned would face induction.
In Greenwich Connecticut a man identified as Werner P aged 32 and an unidentified woman about 25 were found dead in the front seat of a car inside a gas-filled garage. The discovery was made by Lucas wife Sau rday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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