Hogs Steady To Dime Off Amid Mixed Livestock Market
Chicago and interior markets show hogs steady to 10 cents lower with top around 14.75 per cwt while cattle and lamb lists vary. Reports from Omaha Des Moines Sioux City and Austin note steady to firmer buyers for fed steers and prime beef, with calves and stockers in light demand and moderate price shifts across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dept. Agriculture
Omana
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Tone
Chicago and New York Produce Prices Summary
Chicago and New York produce trade reports show mixed activity with steady to firm prices. Eggs, butter, and cheese hold near prior levels while potatoes, poultry, and flourished meats reflect tight supply and cautious demand across multiple varieties and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cell
Ine
California
U. S
Texas
Bliss
Ininna
New York
Ryers
Wisconsin Cheese and Wool Market Summary
Market notes show ongoing demand for wool at ceiling levels with steady prices for top quality staples. Australian wool export interest remains strong while dairy products from Wisconsin reflect regional activity in cheese markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. Agricult of
Beavelie Fine
Local Hog Prices Steady Despite Sheep Market Shifts
Local market notes show hog prices holding firm while sheep prices mix by quality. Prices list ranges for lambs and ewes by weight and grade, withち variation across categories and buyers, including Bucks and Choice lambs.
Cedar Rapids Market Prices Move Through Grains and Livestock
The market lists oats wheat rye and soybeans with various grade prices, alongside hay straw poultry fruits vegetables and meats. Notable entries include corn and grain rates, poultry by the dozen, California lemons and naval oranges, and hides and horse prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Texas
Strong Undertone Prevails in Wheat Market
Chicago reports a firm wheat undertone Tuesday with limited offerings. Prices closed near highs with May at 1.45 and July at 1.443 1/6, corn steady, oats and rye unchanged, cash wheat and mixed grain quotes listed for No. 2 and No. 1 yellow and white varieties across market levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt Proclaims June 14 Flag Day With Allies
President Roosevelt proclaims June 14 as Flag Day and urges Americans to display both the U S flag and the flags of 32 United Nations. He states our flag fights alongside allied nations and underscores a pledge of mutual strength toward total victory and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United Nations
Excess T Coupons Recalled To Curb Gasoline Black Market
Washington authorities say all excess T ration coupons issued to commercial vehicle operators are being recalled to prevent a potential gasoline black market. The recall applies to holders whose ration allotment has been reduced and requires surrendering the excess coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Price Administration
Defense Transportation
Stocks Rise in Active Trading Marks Fast Session
In one of the fastest market sessions since 1940, stocks touched three year highs amid fractional gains and profit taking. The day’s turnover neared 3,000,000 shares as pivotals struggled to move forward and late negatives appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Bennett & Co
W. Brump
Merchants National Bank
Adams Express
Allied Chem
Allied Stores Al’aIntlh Tand T
Allis Chalmers
Johns Manville
Amn Can
Kennecott Conn
Amn
Kresee
S. S
Amn Loco
Kroger G & B
Libbey Owens
Ann Roll
Lig Myers
Amn Smelting
Amn Steel Fdys
Lockheed
Tel & Tel
Loews, Inc
McKesson
Marshall Fld
Martin GL
Armour & Co
Maytag
Mfc
Atchison
Mont Ward
Aviation Corp
Murray Corp
Baldwin Loco
Balto & Ohio
Natl Biscuit
Barnsdall
Natl Cash
Bendix
Natt Dairy P
Best Foods
Henney FC
Bohn Alum
Borden Co
Pepsicola
Ganads Dry
Philips Pet
Agra Celanese
Pitts Screw
Colotex Iggy
Cerro de Pasco
Broc Gamble
Ches
Ohio
Bub
Nility
Chrysler Mtrs
Radio Corp
Coca Cola
Colg Palmolive
Repb Steel
Colum Gas
Reyn Tob
Coml Solvents
Schenley Dil
Comw Southern
Sears Roebuck
Servel Inc
Cons Edison
Shell Union
Geni Bak
Skelly
Socony
Sperry Corp
Crucible Steel
Galit
Guthss WE Wy
Giit
CG Fox
Union Carbide
Gen Electric
Union Pac
Gen Foods
Gen Gas
Unt Air Lines
Gen Motors
Gillette
Uni Frult
Gochel Brew
Goodri
U S_Gypsy
Goodyear Tito
Walworth
Warner Bros
Westen
Hudson
Willys Ovid
Wilson & Co
Ill
Woolworth
Indus
Rayon
Younesta
Zenith Radio
Chicago
Butler Bros
Swift & Co
Chicago Corp
Court upholds cemetery right to ban granite grave marker
Iowa supreme court affirms Linn county ruling that Cedar Memorial may restrict grave markers to bronze only. The decision cites parklike appearance and uniform styles as important for cemeteries and notes no improper motive in the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Linn County
Ralph Elnor Johnson
Cedar Memorial
Rural Schools Pupils To Take Tests May 6 7
Two hundred five seventh graders in Linn county rural schools will take hygiene and geography tests Thursday May 6. One hundred sixty eighth graders will be tested Friday May 7 at various county points. County Supt Walter A Shupp announced tests will be held in Alburnett Cedar Rapids Center Point Central City Coggon Edgewood No 1 Ely Fairfax Lisbon Marion Mt Vernon and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Walter A. Shupp
Alburnett
Cedar Rapids
Center Point
Central City
Coggon
Edgewood No. 1
Ely
Fairfax
Lisbon
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Lawsuit Actions In Cedar Rapids Hide and Fur Case
John C. Wisdom sues Cedar Rapids Hide and Fur company in district court for 1 05972 alleging payment to Arnold Rutenbeck for 3784 pounds of wool in September 1941 and claims the wool was covered by a security mortgage on a 10578 39 promissory note. Frank Natt sues Harold and Alma Thompson in district court seeking 500 for depreciation of farm property and equipment. Dr C O Parks sues Earnie and Alice Schropp in district court for 295 75 plus interest for professional services and medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wisdom
Cedar Rapids Hide and Fur Company
Wisdom
Arnold Rutenbeck
Lost Nation
Rutenbeck
Frank Natt
Harold Thompson
Alma Thompson
Natt
C O. Parks
Earnie Schropp
Alice Schropp
City Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Incidents
Dr C N Booth attended the Iowa State Dental Society annual meeting in Des Moines. Cedar Rapids chapter 194 of the Order of Ahepa meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at St John’s Greek Orthodox church. The Penick and Ford Federal Labor Union auxiliary meets 7 30 p.m. Wednesday in the Labor temple. Franklin school 8A pupils and their parents discuss high school registration Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Cub Mothers club meets 1 30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce building. last meeting of the series until fall. An Indian blanket stolen from H F Meyer’s car at First avenue and Tenth street E. Adele Ruffin granted citizenship by Judge Roy S Johnson in superior court. Theft of a fire and rim from Fred Brehm’s car at Fifth avenue and Fifth street SE reported. Seven gallons of gasoline stolen from Roberta Stew art in Washington and Mildred Deseldo in North English reported to Cedar Rapids navy recruiting station. Beverly Monro, professional dancer, returns home to resume Franklin school studies after engagements in Milwaukee and Camp McCoy Wis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Street SE
Fred Brehm
Taft Hotel
Roberta A. Stewart
Washington
Mildred Deseldo
North English
Navy
Cedar Rapids
Beverly Monro
Center Point Road
Franklin School
Milwaukee
Camp McCoy
Wis
Browne to Lecture on Christian Science in Boston
Harry C. Browne of Boston will give a lecture on Christian Science at the First Church of Christ Scientist, 1242 Second Avenue SE, Thursday at 8 p.m. He serves on the board of lectureship of the Mother Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Browne
Boston
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Second Avenue SE
Judge Johnson to Speak on Juvenile Delinquency in Cedar Rapids
Judge Harry S. Johnson of the superior and juvenile courts will discuss Juvenile Delinquency in Cedar Rapids after a 6 15 p m Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday evening. The executive board meets at 5 15 p m with chairman Lee Winterberg before the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Johnson
Superior and Juvenile Courts
Cedar Rapids
Bureau
Private Powell Sentenced for Larceny in Cedar Rapids
Private E R Powell of Portland Oregon was arrested in Cedar Rapids April 25 at the request of military police and pled guilty to larceny. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Justice H R Churchill. The case involved a purse taken from an officer's wife aboard the North Western Challenger. Separate federal tax liens were filed in Cedar Rapids against Mt Vernon residents J F Cooper Motor Co for 37.62 and Ernest N Blood for 74.02 covering 1940–41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Powell
Portland
Ore
Cedar Rapids
Justice of the Peace
H. R. Churchill
Powell
Federal District Clerk’s Office
Mt. Vernon
J. F. Cooper Motor Company
Ernest N. Blood
Nya
Stoddard Heads Cedar Rapids Symphony for 1943-44
J. W. Stoddard was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra for the 1943 44 season at the annual banquet held at the Roosevelt hotel. Thirty eight members attended. the group closed its twenty first consecutive season. Officers elected include Mrs Flora H Taylor vice president George Swab secretary treasurer and Prof Joseph H Kitchin conductor. The three directors are Miss Virginia Ohman Alan Richardson and Dr Morris Katzoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stoddard
Cedar Rapids
Michigan refinery workers uncover hidden pay office door
Workers at a Michigan refinery repair a faulty floor access and find a concealed door marked with a warning about learning to duck. The odd inscription reads You will learn to duck lew s you don't Bey a Bend, suggesting a cautionary joke or coded message tied to the pay office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Marion Soldier Carl Oakley Wounded in North Africa
Mr and Mrs George Oakley of 115 Twelfth street Marion were notified by the war department that their son Private Carl W Oakley 38 was seriously wounded in action in North Africa on April 8 Reports will be forwarded as received The young Oakley served on the national board from 1924 to 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oakley
Twelfth Street
Marion
War Department
Carl W. Oakley
Oakley
National Board
Marion City Council forms six committees in Monday session
The Marion city council appointed Finance street and alley sewer water and light cemetery and other committees with members including Lassen Klumph Wiley Eckhart Franke Cary and others. Joyce Anangst and Mrs Eloise Engel of Chicago plan to move to Marion this summer and occupy the late George Toms residence on Marion boulevard. Surgical dressings classes will meet in Red Cross rooms Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion City Council
P. C. Lassen
Louis A. Klumph
Carl L. Wiley
Wiley
L. A Franke
Klumph
F. Cary
Raymond Eckhart
Eckhart
Lassen
Frank
Sire
Franke
Cary
Toms
Red Cross
Walsh introduces bill for 1 million tons of landing craft
Senator Walsh chairman of the senate naval affairs committee introduced legislation to authorize acquisition conversion or construction of 1 000 000 tons of navy landing craft small boats and barges at an estimated cost of 1 422 000 000 Walsh said the 1 000 000 tons will include 14 000 landing craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Mrs Sophie Schwennsen Dies at 69 in Clinton Hospital
Mrs Sophie Schwennsen 69 of Calamus died at Clinton hospital at 5 p m Monday after a short illness She was born in Germany and had lived in Calamus 25 years Survived by daughter Mrs J C Johnson 430 Twentieth St NE another daughter Mrs Dan Anderson of Calamus a son William of Houston two grandchildren Darrell Johnson Donald Anderson Richard Johnson and Mrs Richard Besta Funeral arrangements not yet complete Mrs Johnson went to Calamus Monday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Schwennsen
Calamus
Clinton
J. C. Johnson
Twentieth Street
Germany
Schwennsen
Johnson
William
Houston
Texas
Dan Anderson
Darrell Johnson
Miami Beach
Fla
Donald Anderson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Richard Besta
Richard Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Death of Mary Kohl 76 in Cedar Rapids after long illness
Mary Kohl 76 of 920 Third Street SW Cedar Rapids died at 7 05 a m Tuesday after a long illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital She was the widow of Adolph Kohl born November 17 1867 in Germany came to the United States 62 years ago and lived in Cedar Rapids since She was a member of St Patrick s church and the Rosary society Her survivors include four children Arthur Kohl George Kohl Mrs Marie Hynek and Mrs Alma Novy five grandchildren and three great grandchildren Her husband and three children preceded her in death His Teahen chapel awaiting funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kohl
Third Street
Cedar Rapids
Adolph Kohl
Germany
St. Patrick's Church
The
Rosary Society
Arthur Kohl
Near Independence
George Kohl
Los Angeles
Services for Anton Ziogas Arranged in Rohn Chapel
Anton Ziogas of 928 N street SW died Sunday. Services will be held at 3 30 p.m. Wednesday in the Rohn chapel conducted by Rev. Frank Ward. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Friends may visit the chapel Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Ziogas
N Street
Rohn
Frank Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Rites Set for Gene Isham at Jordan's Grove Church
Services for Gene Isham former Linn county home superintendent 1908 to 1937 will be held 2 30 p m Wednesday at Jordan's Grove church Rev Ira E Edwards and Rev Ernest C Allen to officiate Burial in Jordan's Grove cemetery Friends may call at the rear home on the Alburnett road Gene Isham was noted civic leader in Linn County and the Jordan's Grove community has historic ties with the county home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Isham
Linn County
Jordan's Grove
Ira E Edwards
Ernest C Allen
Alburnett Road
Marion Baptist Church Welcomes Twenty Nine New Members
The Marion Baptist church received twenty nine new members by baptism and letters after evangelistic services led by Rev John Basil Long of Los Angeles. Mrs W C Young and son Keith visited relatives in Mar telle while Mr and Mrs Earl Dragoo hosted. George Brewer and children Harrison and Pamela returned to 1200 English boulevard from Minneapolis. Sergt Gaylord Ward, son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Ward, transferred from Camp Davis North Carolina to Camp Fisher North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C Young
Keith
Martelle
Earl Dragoo
John Basil Long
Los Angeles
Marion Baptist Church
George Brewer
Harrison
Pamela
English Boulevard
Minneapolis
Mr. Brewer
Marion
Gaylord Ward
Charles A. Ward
Camp Davis
N. C
Camp Fisher
Classified Want Ads Weathered by Time in Cedar Rapids Gazette
A dense slice of old classified ads lists services and products from trusses to insulation and furrier shops. It notes ad rates, deadline times, and phone contact details for The Cedar Rapids Gazette Want Ad Department, with several job listings for labor, roofing, delivery, and office work scattered among merchandise and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Gazette
Wwe
Lynman
Shell Service
Becker Roofing Co
14Th Ave
Bezdek
Johnson Ave
Buehler
Prieber& Sons
1St St. NW
Lymans Shell Service
Bob Bowen
Cedar Memorial Park
Farm Bureau
Toledo
Gar
Mac
Office
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
INS
Dept Agriculture
Minnesota
Austin
Minn
Lamson Brothers and Company
H. R. Mowrey
Associated Press
Maxson C
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Wisconsin
Te’ Po
F. R
NEW York Bond Review
Mackay
High Court
Palo
Springville
Troy Mills
Taddville
Viola and Walker
Slide and Fur Co
City Briefs
C. N. Booth
First Avenue
Iowa State Dental Society
St. John's Greek Orthodox Church
Women’s Auxiliary
Penick and Ford Federal Labor Union No. 18619
Labor Temple
Cub Mothers Club
Chamber of Commerce
H. F Meyer
Tenth Street
Adele Ruffin
Tenth Street SE
Roy S. Johnson
Superior Court
Fred Mathis
Avenue NE
Christian Science
Stoddard
C. R. Symphony
Marion News
Carl Oakley
No. Africa
James Lacock
Sedalia Army Air Field
Warrensburg, Mo
L. B. Lacock
Lacock
Marion Lodge
Masonic Temple
el Kahir Shrine
Ivan Hempy
Morley
Anamosa Hospital
Hempy
Frances Ellenberger
Charles Ellenberger
Russell Meade
Lois and
Evelyn of
Anamosa
A. C. Young
Fidelis Circle
King's Daughters
Arthur E Fairhurst
Frank Strother
Harold Miller
Naval Hospital
Norman
Oklo
I. E. Isham
A. E. Millers
Harold Ford
Michael
Ford
Dan G. Hickey
Laurens
Ziogas
Jordan‘s Grove
Elaine Eggers
Fond du Luc Wis
Mrs. J. K. Plate
Clifford Brogan of
Robins
Sioux Falls, S. C
Pfc. Brogan
College Inn
Canning Institute
Dorothy B. Hamilton
Gas Co
F T. Fox Lodge No
B of R. T
Memorial Hall
Endeavor Division
Methodist W.S.C.S
Cris Frederick
Owen
Prairie Union A. and
L. Club
Prairie Chapel Church
Fred Langhoff
Irving Grade School
Cornelian Club
Harvey Gipp
Third Avenue
R. B. Clemons
Carol
Champaign, Ill
J. Keith Hunter
John
Benjamin
Rock Island
J. F Hunters
Capt
Garth Hunter
Canada
Marion Business Girls Club
Harlan F. Knight
Frances Rees
Irene Harris
Clara Dunt
Jane Geesey
Margaret Myers
Dorothy Slater
Helen Wescott
Ann Joiner
Marion Chapter No. 183
Ob.s
LaVerna Crew
R. E. Lehdigh
Glenn Q. Pyle
Paul E. Rose
S. F. Cary
Miller
Father Lcrovy
Brady
Woof Miller
W A. Miller
Emma Pisnarck
R. H. Wortman
Ligget
Ist Ave
Norva
Hurley Bartosh
Fruitland Heights
Alys Cole
Robert L. Michal
Ehrke Roofing Co
TB Ave
Quaker Oats
Katz Jewelry & Loans
Ist_St
Post Office
Ist _St_ SE
Probasco Jeweler
Palace Theater
Shell
Lyman ‘Shell Service
Richards Laboratories
E. E. Sovern CO
Morris Fur Shop
Sheaffer's
Voyager
Vincent's
James Watch
Dows
K & M Pharmacy
Mother’s
Llege Claxton Pharmacy
Furs Exchange
A. Grumich
Ely Block
L. A. Lower
2Nd St
Griffith Feather Mattress Co
Vogel
K. Schaefer
Kresge
Ird
F Ave
1St St
3Rd Ave
St. Paul's Church
Bands Printing Co
Phono
Snd Ave
Montrose Hurdle & Halter
Aryellen Damals
Chris
Behrens
Ovak Ueating Coo
Kutchera Sodding & Fuel CO
DIAL
Charlie's Law Service
Noble
McCarthy Construction Co
Pee Aee
Junie
Sparta
Prande Thomas
BUD Myers
Lovely Lady Oil
Binons
Lovely Lady Beauty
1St Ave
Victory
ARTIS
3Rd St
Lustra
LOX Oil
W. Ave
Orchid Oil
Lillian Suchy Beauty Shop
RAA
Warane Sss
Rollef
Iowas
Don Roberts
Tiny Hill
Rubbernose
Bright-Eyes
THANX
THOS
Scandurra
Corona
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