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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
11
In Chicago a steady to higher trend persisted for cattle with fed steers and yearlings up 10 to 15 cents as eastern buyers took the bulk of offerings. Hogs and sheep remained largely steady with varied loads of fat lambs and shorn ewes showing modest shifts in price across the salable receipts.
Salable hog receipts 10 200 with prices up to 14.35 for 190 300 lb choice hogs and 14 25 for good 190 lb hogs. Cattle receipts 6 600 with fed steers and heifers trading steady to higher. top fed steers around 16 60 per cwt and cows up to 13 00. Sheep receipts 16 500 steady with top wooled lambs 15 75 and shorn lambs 14 50 to 15 00.
Des Moines reports combined hog receipts at 23 concentration yards and 11 packing plants in inner Iowa and southern Minnesota for the four hours ended 8 am Wednesday. Receipts totaled 33 400 compared with 40 600 a week ago and 27 800 a year ago. Good and choice barrows and gilts weighed 160 to 550 pounds sold from 13.70 to 14.75 per hundredweight depending on weight range.
Receipts reach about 6 000 hogs and 4 500 cattle with all salable. Hogs show strong opening, steady to weak later, top around 14.40 with many lots near 14.30 to 14.25 and sows around 14.10 to 14.15. Cattle mostly steady. slaughter steers and yearlings near 14.75 to 15.85 with medium grades 13.00 to 14.50 and cows 11.25 to 13.50.
Auction notes list good butchers across weight classes from 163 to 500 pounds with price quotes ranging from 12.95 to 13.75 dollars per hundredweight. Packing sows priced 270 to 500 pounds. Market details appear as market catalog figures.
Market listing shows hog price ranges by weight as reported by The Accepted Press with various price points. Prices per hundredweight appear alongside weight brackets including numbers like 160-170 up to 450-500 pounds, with multiple decimals and percentage figures for shifts.
U S Department reports a steady quiet wool market with little interest from manufacturers. Only some Michigan country-washed three-eighths and quarter-blood wools sold at a delivered grease price of 54 cents.
Market notes show mixed receipts including 1 car and 2 trucks with steady Daisy and Butter prices. Butter at $3.45 to $3.92 per unit. cooking grade 4c. fresh eraded firsts 38 to 39c. loads unsettled with light shipments and demand good. Louisiana sacks priced around $4.15 per 100 lb. Bliss Triumphs unwashed $4.15. washed and unwashed 3.05 to 5.09. U S No 1 4.85 to 4.74. old stock with no sales reported.
Trade reports show firm receipts of 29 289 with mixed color grades and steady current totals. Dressed poultry remains nominally strong with limited stock, prices quoted for various weight ranges and live poultry wholesale prices firm as wholesalers list young turkeys and other birds at stable figures.
Grain quotations furnished by Lamson Brothers and Company. Office in Cedar Rapids at 503 Merchants National Bank building. H R Mowrey is manager. phone 2 3141.
A compact price list shows turkeys young hens and toms priced 39 yc roosters 2ic ducks 27s c stags 2ic rabbits lb 30c fowls colored rocks leghorn pigeons with various counts and prices including broilers fryers and roosters and crosses of colors in terms and codes.
Prices on all grades of hogs were steady on the Cedar Rapids market Wednesday. Top price for butchers was 14.20 dollars, for long haul no fill 14.30 dollars, and for packers 13.90 dollars.
Market listings show No. 2 oats priced at 5c to 63c for No. 3, No. 1 wheat at $1.20, rye and soybeans per bushel, bundled straw and hay, and poultry rates for broilers fryers hens and ducks. Wholesale fruits and vegetables include Florida celery lemons oranges and onions with decimals. Texas grapefruit box price noted alongside hides, calves, and leather values.
Grain markets softened as oats led gains with reports ships moving on the lakes carrying oats from Canada. Wheat held steady to down 14 points, May at 1.4555, July 1.444. corn and rye showed mixed to slight declines, with oats Flat to lower and rye slipping 4s.
Chicago prices show Wheat No. 3 hard at 1.47 dollars and No. 4 at 1.46. Corn values list No. 1 yellow at 1.07, No. 2 at 1.07, No. 3 at 1.05411 06's, No. 4 at 1.00071.046'. White No. 3 is 1.23. Oats No. 3 white 65c. Barley maltine at 1.07 nominal, feed 84/88 nominal.
Rabbi Arthur J. Lelyveld of Temple Israel Omaha will speak Thursday at 10 a m in the Coe chapel on A Study in Ideas Common to Jewish and Christian Tradition President Charles A Anderson will preside Grace Bakken Coe senior will sing the Lord s Prayer Rabbi Herman E Schaalman Temple Judah Cedar Rapids will introduce Lelyveld Lelyveld will also address a second session at 8 p m in the Main building speech room on Religious Cooperation in the Interest of World Peace The public is invited to attend both talks
Theodore R. McKeldin was elected mayor of Baltimore Tuesday, the first Republican chief executive of the nation’s seventh largest city since 1931. He defeated four-times Mayor Howard W. Jackson, Democratic incumbent, by about 20 000 votes as unofficial returns from 471 polling places were tabulated.
The 1810 built vessel Cleopatra's Barge becomes the first American yacht to embark on an international cruise.
New York AP reports rails led the stock market higher on Wednesday with early losses in other sectors erased. Toward the close, new highs for the year appeared on the list as volume ran about 2.3 million shares, below Tuesday’s total.
New York bond traders showed moderate selectivity in late trading as the main list held an overall steady tone. Rail issues moved within small ranges while some reorganizations lagged and utilities and industries posted both gains and losses. prime investment loans remained in fair demand.
Courthouse filing shows Mabel Connie Conklin seeking 10000 dollars in district court against Earl Chadd after a fatal Oct 22 1942 crash near Cedar Rapids that killed Lieut John E Blickle athletic coach at the navy preflight school in Iowa City Chadd faces up to eight years on a manslaughter charge Conklin injured and treated at St Luke’s hospital until March 26 after riding in Chadd’s car
The 4.92 mile County trunk road Y from Fairfax township through Clinton township to Cedar Rapids has been removed from the county trunk road system. The Linn county board of supervisors designates it as a local county road from Fairfax township into Clinton township, formerly part of the old primary system prior to the institution of highway 149.
W. W. Boland of 1722 First Avenue NE pled innocent at arraignment in Judge M. C. Hamiel’s court on a drunken driving charge. He was released on a $500 bond after being arrested Saturday following a crash into a Railroad car parked at 1639 First Avenue SE and another collision.
Paul H. Engle named executor for his father Thomas A. Engle who died April 29. Gustaf Kullander dies April 22 in Cedar Rapids. his son H Clifford Kullander named executor as probate opens. Linn county board appoints Arthur E. Barrett assistant janitor at the courthouse, succeeding Jesse Parker who resigned for war work. J Shultz sues Malcolm V. Bolton in district court for 1550 plus interest on a 797.71 note at 6 percent since Nov 7, 1933.
Gov. Forrest C. Donnell ordered the state militia to curb violence as union and non union factions clash halting a pipeline project to ship high octane aviation fuel to the East. Disputes involve AFL unions targeting Oil States Construction and Dunn Construction crews.
In Elkton Maryland a Tuesday blast at Triumph Explosives killed 15 people and injured 25 others, with 75 more treated for minor injuries at the plant hospital. Six of the dead were women as officials investigated the likely cause.
Carlos Alberto Pedreschi and Nora Isa bel Orango from Panama arrive at Coe college auditing English phonetics speech and Spanish before regular study. Carlos plans pre med zoology while Nora takes typing and may become upperclassman. both receive tuition scholarships from Coe with parents paying other expenses.
Washington AP reports Price Administrator Prentiss Brown announced a nationwide campaign to curb non essential use of B and C gasoline rations. Police and CPR investigators will interview drivers and note license numbers for those seen at race tracks or resorts, enforcing ration rules.
City notes report Townsend Club No 7 will host a picnic supper Thursday at 6 30 p m in the club rooms 117 F avenue NW then a meeting at 7 30 Harvey H Bye formerly of What Cheer and a Cedar Rapids resident is a patient at Mahaska hospital Oskaloosa after a major operation Monday his condition is critical G M Ottsen and his son Rennie have moved to Cedar Rapids from Davenport living with Ottsen’s parents at 1122 Maplewood drive NE Prof J Dale Welsch Coe College head speaks at Riverside Indiana Wednesday on The Three Ships He will also address Shellsburg high school graduates Thursday evening Linn county Red Cross officials urged new home service class members in the post office basement Wednesday the class will meet every Wednesday and Friday through May.
Mt Hermon lodge No. 263 A F and A M will meet in regular session Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in Masonic hall. Refreshments follow. Earl B Delzell deputy grand secretary will speak on his visit to the Masonic Grand Masters and Masonic Service association meeting in Washington D C.
William Haywood freight traffic manager and R. E. Barr vice president of the Illinois Central railroad were in Cedar Rapids Tuesday for a general inspection tour. W. G. Wright division agent for the Burlington railroad was there Wednesday.
Palestine Council No. 27 Royal and Select Masters observes its annual Past Illustrious Masters night at the Masonic hall Friday. Regular session at 4 pm precedes dinner at 6 15 and the Excellent Master’s degree at 7 30.
Loggerhead school No 7 in Mor ree township held dedication services for service men from the district. The program was sponsored by the school citizenship club. George Ulrich is named as the gold star member killed in action at Pearl Harbor.
Supt. Leslie M. Hays of the Iowa School for the Blind at Vin ton described the school's activities and teaching materials to the Kiwanis club. Senior Agatha Rindolyn demonstrated braille reading and performed violin and piano solos with Miss Kingsted accompanying.
The German high command released a communique reporting sixteen Allied ships totaling about 102000 tons sunk by submarines against two convoys in the North Atlantic, with four additional vessels sunk.
State of Iowa Linn County notice of appointment on April 27 1943 of Jessie E Bauser as executrix of Cheries E Hauser late of Linn County deceased. All persons indebted to estate should settle with E M W O Rilley attorney promptly.
In charge of the production of the senior class play Dont Take My Penny to be presented Thursday and Friday evenings in the Lincoln building are seniors. Stage crew Vern Farley Fred Pennoyer Bob Nielson Clair Keenan Bob LeVin promoters Voanne Miller Carole Dey properties Marian Spence Marjorie Ostrander Genevieve Parker Lois Booze Lois Lutz Bette Taylor lighting effects Francis Higgins costumes Ruth Nielson Velda Anthes makeup Anna Mae Nolisch Jean Scott Ruth Wickham Gwen Ed wards Virginia Fairley Dorothy Sloan ushers Jeanne Hart Virginia Munier director Miss Winifred Schrubbe of the high school faculty.
The Vanhoe Club will meet Monday at 9 30 a m in the Montrose hotel Cedar Rapids for its annual May breakfast Reservations are to be made with Miss Elizabeth Klein Mrs Harold Grogger or Mrs A P Munson The second session of our 3 day canning institute will be held Thursday at 2 p m in our home service room Mrs Emma Miles will discuss and demonstrate the popular oven canning method Everyone is invited to attend Gas Co Advertisement Pfc Elton G Diehl stationed at Camp Phillips Kan is spending a furlough with his aunt Mrs A E Milner
The Bracelet Girls of the Methodist church will gather Thursday at 5 PM with Kathleen Waline at 410 Sixth Street. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service.
Corporal Lewis Harlan of Camp Barkeley Texas arrived Tuesday to see his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Harlan in Marion and his wife who is living with her mother Mrs Julia Biskup in Cedar Rapids.
Miss Ida Harry a clerk in the office of Supt. O A Beerman underwent an appendectomy on Monday in Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids. No visitors are allowed.
Miss Vera Reichert undergoes a mastoid operation at Mercy hospital last Thursday and is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery.
Private George Buhmeyer of Camp Pendleton California spent Tuesday with his brother Francis Buhmeyer while traveling to Wisconsin to visit relatives.
Lovel D. Hadwen former Milwaukee railroad division engineer in Marion married Miss Ivah Kirkwood in Chicago on May 1 by an Episcopal rector. The bride has worked for Chicago Title and Trust Co. Hadwen is retired. The Shakespeare club meets Thursday evening with Mrs A W Salisbury and Mrs Walter S Winter presiding for the last act of Measure for Measure. Walther league meeting at St Pauls Lutheran postponed to May 13. Christian church choir to meet tonight at 7 30 in the parsonage. Guests at the Vale home include Mrs Vale and her mother Mrs John McNees and sisters Mrs Basil Bedwell and Mrs George Cart of Metcalf Ill. Mr and Mrs Ve have bought acreage on Mt Vernon Ave east of Cedar and moved there Wednesday.
Lieut Kenneth B Nicholson arrived Monday from Camp Stewart Ga to spend a 10 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs M J Nicholson. Mrs Harold Woods entertains Friendly Bridge Friday at her mother Mrs John O Kelly 432 Fourth Street. The Theristmial club was entertained Tuesday by Mrs Herbert Gerstman. Private Ray Jiruska arrived Tuesday from Gainesville Texas. Andy Wolfries spoke on England at a Lions club dinner Tuesday with Marion Business Girls joining. Covers were laid for 62. Huge selection of Mother's day cards and gifts Storms Advertisement.
Mrs Richard R Sears and family visit Marion relatives including Clara O Sears and Frank Nost family in Cedar Rapids. Free Methodist Missionary society hosts all day meeting at Mrs Albert Glover home. Drusilla Van Zandt attends telegraph school in Crawfordsville Ind. Corp H W Lingard returns to Camp Claiborne after furlough.
Out of town want ads must be prepaid and accepted until 11 15 a m Saturday for same day paper. The Gazette limits liability to a single incorrect insertion. Personal thanks expressed for sympathy after bereavement. Lost items include ration books purses and a fountain pen with rewards offered. Found items include a tractor drive and contact notes with phone numbers for ad placement.
The navy reported American medium and heavy bombers and fighters raided Japanese installations on Kiska nine times Monday. Fires were observed in the enemy camp and in other areas, with heavy smoke seen at Northhead. Planes from Guadalcanal attacked positions in the Solomons, starting fires at multiple sites.
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