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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1942

Page

5

Hogs Gain In Early Week Trading Across Major Markets

Hog prices rose about 10 cents with mostly 13.90 to 14.20 dollars in Chicago and scattered gains elsewhere. Receipts in multiple yards ranged around 13 to 34 thousand hogs, while cattle and sheep showed softer bids and uneven demand across Omaha Des Moines Sioux City and Peoria markets.

OWA Des Moines UPI IU. S. Dept Agriculture Iowa Minnesota At & A.m

Local Hog and Cattle Prices Rise in Regional Market

Hog prices advance 10 cents across grades with top hogs at 13.85. Cattle values show steers from 9.50 to 15.00 and yearlings up to 19.60, while calves fetch 9.50 to 14.00. Sheep and fat stock follow with lambs around 12.25 to 14.25 and ewes priced per weight class.

Chicago Dept. Agriculture Carlings Hetstra Sioux City Livestock Sioux City Dent Asticulture Csttle Omaha Omaha -Ups Cood Atking Atronner California Treoria Livestock Peoria

Bond Market Mixed as Governments Decline in War Finance

New York bond review reports modest gains in rails and utilities while U S governments mostly fall on stock and OTC trades. Treasury issues of the current war top the market with the 1940 51 series near 10015 to 10021, signaling premium expectations for the new issue. Corporate loans show slight advances led by Columbia Gas and Electric.

NEW York Bond Review NEW York Rails and Utilities U. S Stock Exchange Treasury Columbia Gas Elec

US Treasury bonds drift as dollar loans raise South American demand

Foreign dollar loans, especially to South America, shaped trade as U S Government bonds rose Monday. The Dow Jones average and bond quotes showed modest gains amid currency and international loan activity.

Tric St Pau

Cedar Rapids Market Listings Mixed Commodities

Grain prices span No 1 wheat 98c No 2 94c while oats and soybeans show similar rates. Livestock demand includes hens leghorns and calves with diverse prices. fruits vegetables and hides also listed with box and unit prices.

Chicago and New York Produce Prices For Butter Cheese Eggs and Poultry

Market reports show butter prices steady with varied scores, cheese values for twins and daisies, eggs with mixed colors and grades, and live poultry including fowls turkeys and ducks at fluctuating rates. Large listings detail receipts, weights, and regional differences across Chicago and New York markets.

New York

Stocks Edge Higher After Early Rally Fades

New York AP reports a five day stock rally attempt with gains in early trading fading to fractional advances. Major leaders paused with limited turnover as power and utility issues pushed higher and speculative favorites fluctuated amid meager volume.

NEW York Lnst American Telephone Power and Light Company North American Columbia Gas and Public Service of New Jersey United States Steel Bethlehem Jor Care Pennes United States Rubber Anaconda Greyhound Corp Loew's General Foods Schenley and Texas Company Chrysler Montgomery Ward New York Central General Electric Union Carbide Boeing Republic Steel

Wall Street Stock Quotations From Adams Express to Zenith Radio

Published quotations show numerous companies and securities with prices and symbols. Notable listings include Adams Express Johns Manville Lockheed Kroger Allied Stores Loews Moline Mkt several rail and oil outfits and prominent names like Chrysler Motors Ford General Motors Union Carbide Exxon and Zenith Radio reflecting a broad market snapshot for a Monday session.

J. E Bennett & Co Ami Loco Loews Ine Aim Maracaibo Lorillard Onion Central Bemsda Barber Asphalt North Ami Co Bendix Avni Amn Ave Reth Steel Sit Chip Et Vis” i Packard Borden Ca Paramount Bors Worner Sita Penick Penna RM Ariderpart & Penner JC SR Brices Phillips Pet Pillsbury Burroughs Plymouth Cal Heela Camp Wyant MysPrecior Gamble Canada Dry Pullman Co Jze Radio Corp Madin Keith Celotes Chrysl¢r Motors Esatcuny Entengiraetemey Colt Roehic Colo Fuel Server, Inc del Wrestand Gas Calif Crown Crus “aBrand Ind Apt Crucible Steel Amn Sue Alastew Warner Curtiss Wr Ys du Pont Tidewater Eastman Nt Corp Imbel Bros Vlidden Goodrich BH. P Goodyear Tire Uni Gas Co Genham Paire Uni Gas Imp Gt Nor Ore U S Wilson & Co Woolworth Zenith Radio Chicago Warner Butler Bros Libby Mc

Minors Found in Two Decorah Raids

Police with state officers and Deputy Sheriff Fred Obey raided The Rendezvous and Tuchek's tavern Saturday night in Decorah. They rounded up a number of minors who made sworn statements about purchasing beer. No arrests have been made.

Decorah Fred Obey Rendevous Joseph W. Swehla, Jr Tuchek’'s

Ed ward Holton James Pleads Innocent in Libel Case

Cambridge lawyer Edward Holton James 68 pled innocent in superior court to two indictments charging criminal libel against President Roosevelt in a handbill titled The Yankee Freeman. The retired Concord attorney faced the charges after distribution of the pamphlet in Cambridge.

Cambridge, Mass Edward Holton James Concord Superior Court Roosevelt Yankee Freeman

Grain futures end mixed amid modest US market activity

Chicago futures closed narrowly irregular with Wheat up about 1 percent, Oats, Rye and Soybeans varied mildly. Corn showed little change while May delivery faced pressure. Winnipeg futures eased. Chicago cash provisions listed mixed wheat, corn and barley, with oats and soybeans showing mixed price action.

Chicago United States Winnipeg RG Bae

Wisconsin Cheese Market and Wool Auction Notes

Wisconsin cheese quotations for May 4 to 7 show enchanse toins and cheddar around 20 cents. Plymouth area reports and Wool Market Boston notes from the US Department of Agriculture indicate small domestic wool sales at 42.5 cents for one-quarter blood comb fleeces. buyers were mostly indifferent to three-eighths blood fleeces.

Wisconsin Plymouth Boston US Dept — Agriculture

Realtors Plan Special Meeting on Rent Order in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Real Estate board calls a special meeting for next Monday to discuss provisions of the wartime federal rent control order. Attendees included 43 realtors and speakers A I Madden and James R Leverett who were en route from Des Moines to Burlington.

Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board Y.M.C A I. Madden National Association of Real Estate Boards James R. Leverett Iowa Real Estate Association Iowa Real Estate Commissioner Des Moines Burlington Madden Leverett National Real Estate Board Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board Des Moines Board

Gin Replaced by Explosives in War Plan Cites Gin Shortage

Washington report notes gin to be used for explosives as war need grows. Spirits supply concerns cited with 620 million gallons of whisky available and gin price rises temporarily halted by price ceilings. About 3.5 million gallons of gin tied up with distributors amid disrupted three month supply.

Washington Tom Collins Office of Price Administration

LaPlant Choate Launches Second Shift Softball

An auxiliary softball program for second shift workers begins Tuesday at Ellis Park with LaPlant-Choate teams at 10 am. Three teams from machine shop welding crew and receiving and stores compete. John Krueger oversees the activity open to workers from 330 to midnight. More teams will form.

Ellis Park LaPlant-Choate la Plant-Choate John Krueger

Marion man pleads not guilty in D A Stamp office robbery case

George Duncan pleaded not guilty in district court to breaking and entering after motions by his attorney. Judge G K Thompson overruled a dismissal and ordered a bill of particulars. Duncan claimed state withholds his money as loot, but the judge denied the request to delay trial. The March term jury has been discharged and court will adjourn Saturday.

George Duncan D. A Marion G. K. Thompson Duncan Thompson Insurance

Man Arrested After Alleged Larceny of Cash Found

James Murphy pleaded guilty to larceny in district court after allegedly taking more than 200 dollars from Frank Zachar. Judge G K Thompson sentenced him to six months in Linn county jail, suspended on good behavior. Murphy said he found the money in a car seat and later spent part of it. about 80 dollars remained at arrest. He agreed to restitution to Zachar.

Frank Zachar James Murphy G. K. Thompson Murphy Linn Carl Hendrickson Zachar Thompson Hendrickson

Mrs Nunneley Pleads Not Guilty to Forgery

Violet Nunneley was arrested April 10 in a check forging case and pled not guilty to two counts of uttering forged instruments before Judge G K Thompson. Her husband and James Hudson, arrested with her, also pled not guilty. The motion for immediate trial was denied and a September term jury will be called.

Violet Nunneley Rivng G. K Thompson Nunneley James Hudson Thompson

Judge Sustains Temporary Support Motions In Divorce Court

Judge G Thompson in district court sustained two motions for temporary support. Harry Miller was ordered to pay $4 weekly to Lillie Miller in a divorce action filed on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed July 15 1936. Edith M Stern was granted $25 monthly for herself and two minor children in a separate case against Donald E Stern, who she married August 30 1939, alleging cruelty.

G . Thompson Harry Miller Lillie Miller Edith M. Stern Stern Donald E. Stern

Divorces Filed by Flickinger and Kretschmar in District Court

Anna C Flickinger seeks a divorce from Peter Flickinger whom she married in Marion on Oct 5 1905. She charges desertion and requests title to real estate. Louis Kretschmar seeks a divorce from John A Kretschmar, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks an injunction to restrain molestation and title to the house and household goods. The couple married April 29 1917.

Anna C Flickinger Peter Flickinger Marion Louis Kretschmar John A Kretschmar

Receiver Brookman files two suits over unpaid accounts

R W Brookman receiver for Hatch and Brookman Lumber Co sues in district court for two judgments. First action asks 93786 with Ralph Mefford Clarence Leverich Earl C and Nellie M Cecil and Perpetual Savings and Loan as defendants. Second seeks 110 against Harley R and Mrs Berry. Each case requests foreclosure of a mechanic's lien.

R W. Brookman Hatch and Brookman Lumber Company Ralph Mefford Clarence Leverich Earl C Nellie M. Cecil The Perpetual Savings and Loan Association Harley R. Berry Brookman

Roosevelt seeks 102 million for NYA and CCC wartime work

In a special message to Congress, President Roosevelt asks 102,150,000 dollars for the NYA and CCC through the 1943 fiscal year. The package includes 50 million for defense training and funds to run 300 CCC camps through July with later liquidity and disbanding by year end.

Washington INS Congress Roosevelt NYA CCC

City Briefs and Local Club Meetings Listed

Mrs B Crain hosted a guest from Chicago and several fraternal groups announced meetings. Sacred Heart Court No 727 meets Monday at Keane hall. The Three Link circle lunch Wednesday at Mrs Mayme Stoner’s home. The Link-Belt Speeder auxiliary hosts a lunch. Rebecca Alexander Kent and Daughters of Union Veterans plan Tuesday events. Cub Mothers club to elect officers and award certificates Wednesday. Private Guy Curran Jr promoted to private first class at Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls.

Sacred Heart Court Women's Catholic Order of Foresters Keane Hall Mayme Stoner L Street Guy Curran Jr Gus Curran Burch Avenue Quartermaster Corps Sheppard Field Wichita Falls Kan

Fishing gear stolen from car at Niagara store

Cliff Melone of 127 Eleventh Street NE reported a theft of a fly rod flies and other fishing equipment from his car parked behind the Niagara cigar store Saturday evening valued at 26 dollars.

Cliff Melone Eleventh Street Niagara Cigar Store Melone

Camp Fire party canceled in Bever Park this evening

The Camp Fire party of the month club in Bever Park at 730 tonight is canceled due to cold weather. No alternate date will be set because of multiple conflicts. Members can obtain graphed copies of the program by calling the recreation commission office at City Hall.

Bever Park Playeround and Recreation Commission City Hall

University of Iowa Names Guest Star of the Week

Doris Janceck of Cedar Rapids named campus guest star of the week by the Dailey Lawan. Janceck is junior commerce student, president of Phi Gamma Nu, and advertising manager of the Journal of Business.

Doris Janceck Cedar Rapids Dailey Lawan University of Iowa Mics Janceck Phi Gamma Nu Sorority Women In Commerce Journal of Business

Classified Ad Rates and Instructions for Want Ads

Want ad rates and instructions for placing ads. Includes line counts, minimums, and daily publication options. Provides contact number, billing, and deadlines for same day placement, with special rates for work wanted and out of town mailings.

Cedar Rapids

Junior prom, mixer and union boards noted in student roles

The text lists multiple student service positions including junior prom committee, commerce board, freshman mixer, Union board sub committee, and recording secretary role for YWCA. It mentions a Union board member for next year and a recording secretary position in Alpha Chi Omega social sorority.

Commerce Board Union Board YWCA Alpha Chi Omega

Local enlistments announced at area recruiting stations

Five men enlisted in the armed services this week at local recruiting stations. Ernest A Baily Alvin Krebs Ray B Ralph Paul A Pursley and Wayne E Porter listed among those enlisting in the army and navy respectively. Lost notices include a brown doe with white front feet and several rewards for lost items paired with contact numbers.

Armed Services Army Ernest A Baily Fifth Street Alvin Krebs Rockford Road Ray B Ralph Burlington Paul A Pursley Maquoketa Wayne E. Porter Anamosa Navy

Local Memorabilia Includes Jewelry and Gear Ads

A cluttered page fragment lists numerous ads and notices. Jewelry stores offer watches repair and new mainsprings while others promote fur cleaning, storage, and diamond gifts. Hardware and service providers advertise car washing, quilting patterns, and printing services alongside general merchandise prices.

Andrew Garburetor Glones Walton A. Keller CO 2Nd Ave Morris Fur Shop Hamilton, Elgin and Mulova L.A Lyma SU Los Angeles Ritenour Onslow Vincent’s Jewelry

Diverse home services and goods advertised in local classifieds

Multiple ads offer rug cleaning and sales, heating, painting, plastering, and hauling. Listings include Sodding and dirt work, lawn mowers, upholstery, junk removal, cement and masonry, papering, and panel Chevrolet truck hire. Numerous phone numbers accompany each service.

Drew's Easner Nalnting Decorat Call DE Marate Celine Gardner Mur Dini Point Rondoia Netian Reneral ASNES Ada Call_ Noble

Salesgirl Wanted for Hughes Ladies Apparel Opening

Advertisement fragment describes a new Hughes Ladies Apparel store at 205 Ind Ave SE seeking experienced sales staff for coats suits dresses and fittings plus sportswear and alterations. Additional notices seek a paint and wallpaper department woman a typist and file clerk and other shop positions with phone and box references.

Hughes Ladies Ind Ave Gazette Montgomery Ward and Co Keota David Clean 2Nd Ave David Beardsley Sndwich Mr_ Lee Tip Top 1St Ave Naxera Pastry Shelper Muat

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