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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1947

Page

7

Live Hogs and Cattle Prices on Tuesday Trade

USDA estimates 7 000 hogs 8 000 cattle 3 000 sheep receipts. Live hogs gain 1 to 1.50 on good and choice. sows up about half. Cattle steady to 50 cents higher in spots. Lambs steady to 40 cents higher. Omaha Sioux City markets show mixed gains with hogs 1.00 to 1.50 higher on some weights and cattle mostly firm to higher. Sowers and calves move in tandem with broad price shifts across regions.

Chicago Chicago Livestock USDA Omaha OMAHA _ (AP Sioux City Sioux City Kansas City Livestock Kansas City

Marion News items and wedding updates from Iowa City area

Betty Lou Workman wed Donald D. Rummells in Marion at the Methodist church. The bridegroom, a navy veteran and Coe college student, has twin brothers Warren and Wayne Rummells among guests. Numerous local social notes follow, including awards at a tag sale, a miscellaneous shower for Roxanna Armstrong, a jump in local family visits, theater passes for tag sellers, and notices of travels and visits.

Betty Lou Workman al Workman Iowa City Donald D. Rummells C. A. Rummells West Branch J P. Gable Marion Methodist Church Coe College Warren Wayne Rummells Jacksonville, Fla

Lost and found ads from a busy 1940s era paper in Marion

Several lost items are listed with contact numbers and locations in Marion including a Longine wrist watch owned by Marian O'Brien with a reward to Owen Hanson, a billfold with identification and currency, a brown leather billfold, a navy umbrella near 27th St NE, two fox hounds and a female Irish setter, a gold heirloom earring, pink shell rim glasses, a green torpedo fender skirt for a 1940 Ford, a brown Oxford shoes size 9 2, and various other small personal items. Additional notices advertise services, rummage sales, and local business promotions.

Jady Marian O'Brien Owen Hanson Coe Collere 10Th St Marion J. Marion 27Th St Everett Jordan Mt. Vernon Towa Douglas Ross Grande Avenue First Lutheran Church Izuka Avenue FOMN Daniels Park Mate Diat Green Square Park Beys Harmon

Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market report values

Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market rose 50 to 75 cents Monday with top prime butchers at 2325 and packers 18.75. Listings cover hogs, cattle, yearlings, cows, bulls, calves, sheep, hides, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and grain with varied weights and prices across multiple classes.

Cedar Rapids Florida California Texas Idaho U. 8 Avasbinston Timothy Nary

Stock Market Surges As Chrysler Leads Rally

New York stock averages rise for fifth straight session led by auto makers and steel shares. Early mixed trading gives way to broader activity before gains recede, with the Dow and rail and utility sectors showing selective strength.

New York Chrysler

Strength in Oats Highlights Grain Movements

Chicago reports show May oats leading gains with 8-17 cent rises while oats futures hold firm amid cash grain receipts. Wheat mixed with slight drops and gains, corn mostly steady, barley and field seeds noted with nominal values. Iowa hog receipts at Des Moines mark active butchers and assorted weights, with price ranges listed for 160 to over 400 pounds. Mississippi River stages show small changes including rising Portage and Keokuk.

Chicago Iowa Des Moines Minnesota

Chicago Produce Prices and Markets Summary

Chicago and New York market notes detail receipts, prices, and trends across butter cheese eggs and live poultry. Butter and egg quotes show mixed movements with varied scores and sizes, while cheese prices reflect assorted cuts. Potatoes and other produce report arrivals on track with light supplies and steady to strong demand for russets and Idaho stock.

U S Idaho Wisconsin Montana Buss Triumphs California New York New

Quick Kiss Costs Him Five Dollars in Car Incident

Russell A Blood of 1615 Washington avenue SE was kissing his female companion while driving along Bever avenue SE when he collided with a parked car at 2300 Bever avenue SE. He was charged in police court with failing to have his vehicle under control and fined $5 plus costs.

Russell A. Blood Washington Avenue SE Blood Bever Avenue SE

Status Quo Maintained in C R Rent Control Office

Area rent control offices at 801 803 American building will continue in the same location with regulations unchanged by the transfer. The rent control functions have been moved to the Office of the Housing Expeditor under T J Wilkinson who says procedures and policy remain unchanged until a full examination of the operation is completed.

American Building T. J. Wilkinson Frank R. Creedon

Richard McNeill Fined On Disturbance Charge

Richard H. McNeill of 312 Seventh street NE was fined $50 and costs in police court after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. He was arrested Sunday on an information filed by his wife who said he beat her, cut her mouth, and drove her from the home.

Richard H. McNeill Seventh Street McNeill

Council Rezones Five Lots on A Avenue NW

City council passes an ordinance Monday rezoning five parcels on A Avenue NW between Eleventh and Twelfth streets from A to B residential. The action follows earlier plan commission approval and changes surrounding properties from residential to new zoning.

Council

Money Back If They Don't Like First Act

New York producer Henry Adrian offered a money back guarantee for his Broadway play A Young Man's Fancy. Patrons could request a refund at intermission if they had not laughed enough to continue watching.

New York Henry Adrian Adrian

Bullets Hit Cars And House Windows On Sunday

Police logged three reports of shots fired Sunday within an hour. Henry Heiren on Otis Road reported a hole in his car's right rear window while driving south near the North Western round house. Lyle Criger on Sixth Avenue SE found a bullet hole in his windshield at 6:30 p.m. near the Kozy Inn. Mrs. A L Arnold at 1106 E Avenue NW said a BB gun shot cracked a house window at 7:15 p.m. Police have not identified the shooter.

Henry Heiren Otis Road North Western Roundhouse Lyle Criger Sixth Avenue Kozy Inn First Avenue Tenth Street A. L. Arnold E Avenue NW

Two Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Police Court

Fred Gerst of Anamosa a college student and Katherine Buckingham of 608 Ninth Street SE were fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. Police say the couple was in disarray when arrested early Sunday at a local hotel.

Fred Gerst Anamosa Katherine Buckingham Ninth Street SE

Meat Union Head Calls For 30 Hour Week Plan

Ralph Helstein, president of the CIO United Packinghouse Workers of America, urged at a Cleveland gathering for a gradual shift to a 30 hour work week at 40 hour pay. He cited safety concerns and rising efficiency reducing employment in the packing industry, addressing about 400 delegates representing 200,000 workers in the U.S. and Canada.

Cleveland CIO United Packinghouse Workers of America United States Canada Ralph Helstein

Death notices mark Wellman and Atkins losses in Iowa

Wellman services for Mrs Jesse James 30 were held Sunday at the Baptist church with burial in Wellman cemetery. She was born at Keswick April 13 1917 and survived by her husband her mother Mrs Cochran of Keswick a sister and William Cochran of Cedar Rapids. Atkins William H Wagner 67 died at home from a heart ailment born Oxford September 4 1879 came to Atkins from Oxford in 1917 survived by his mother four sisters and two brothers services set for 2 pm Tuesday at the Federated church in Oxford with burial in Oxford.

Wellman Jesse James Baptist Church Keswick Cochran Grace Snakenberg Webster William Cochran Cedar Rapids Atkins William H. Wagner Oxford Emma Wagner Lena Vogt Marie Kelso Vinton Mary Carr Shellsburg Tillie Klenk Edward Clarence

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