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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1943
Page
6
Hogs advanced 10 to 25 cents in a moderately active Chicago market, topping at 14.60 per hundredweight. Cattle and sheep also showed strength with top bids around 17.25 for select cattle, while fat lambs opened fairly active and sheep remained scarce with steady undertone.
AP reports Iowa hog prices across weight ranges from Mason City to Waterloo and Ottumwa with bids around $13.40 to $14.35 and varying loads. Combined hog receipts in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 48 hours end Monday total 25,700, down from last week, with barrows and gilts, sows, and cattle and sheep values listed for Omaha and regional yards.
For May 17 to 22 the Twins or cheddars are priced at 2344c per pound in Plymouth Wisconsin. The report lists market rates for dairy products in the local area.
Chicago market shows mixed results with hens and springs firming, broilers and ducks steady, receipts strong for receipts noted. Potatoes report arrivals and limited supplies with demand exceeding availability, market firm at ceiling. New York up dressed poultry remains firm with scarce receipts and blended cheese prices steady across grades.
Hog prices increased by ten cents across all grades on the Cedar Rapids market Monday. Tops reached 14.15 per hundredweight for butchers, with long haul no fill at 14.25 and packers at 13.90. Cattle and sheep sections show varied bidding, including prime and choice steers and yearling categories with multiple weight ranges and prices listed.
A Cedar Rapids market listing shows oats at No 2 65 cents, Wheat No 1 1.26, No 2 11, Rye No 3 0. rene shelled No 2 yellow 8 44. soybeans No 2 yellow 61.0 and other grain, straw, hay, poultry, fruits, vegetables, hides, and livestock prices. The report includes ranges for poultry such as broilers 27 cents and leghorn hens 19 cents, and prices for citrus and apples, potatoes, Grapefruit boxes, and horse prices.
CHICAGO AP grain prices edged higher in light activity as traders awaited crop data. Wheat rose about half a cent to around 1.43 to 1.44 per bushel for May and July contracts, while corn held steady near ceilings and oats gained modestly. Cash wheat No 2 red and assorted corn oats prices were listed, with barley values shown for malting and feed grades.
House Republican Leader Martin Monday announced plans for a decisive Tuesday vote on the senate approved Rums plan. The plan would send the bill to a conference committee with instructions to seek 100 percent forgiveness of a year’s income taxes, opposing the house's partial forgiveness bill. Speaker Rayburn and Democrats expected to oppose the move, with anti Rums votes anticipated to defeat it.
Joseph D. Scholtz head of the nine state regional defense office in Omaha since 1942 has been commissioned a major in the army. He will attend a school of military government to be trained for service in occupied countries.
New York trading showed a generally flat start with scattered gains as selective recoveries emerged after midday. Volume was light with about 900000 shares changing hands. Bond activity was mixed with some issues advancing, including gas and railroad issues, while others slipped.
Price Administrator Prentiss Brown said extra use of rubber and gasoline for vacation travel cannot be permitted this summer due to limited supplies. The ruling does not affect use of "A" coupons, giving motorists 90 miles per month, usable over two months for up to 180 miles. "B" and "C" coupons are for occupational and essential uses only and may not be used for vacations.
London dispatch reports the British air ministry stating Italy’s air strength is small and technologically inferior to the Allies. It notes the Axis relied on the German air force in Africa, losses were four times higher for Axis aircraft, and Italy remains vulnerable to attacks from North Africa and the Middle East.
Parks Commissioner Ed Stefan said buffalo roam the Bever park zoo again after months. A cow and her week-old calf were brought by Lindsey Barr of Lamont Indiana, who has more cows expecting calves and plans another transfer to build a younger herd. The zoo herd was previously disposed of by former commissioner Chuck Kosek.
City biweekly chamber meeting at Roosevelt hotel. War Production Board official Karl Edwards to brief Cedar Rapids industrialists. Navy recruiting reports 20 to 35 age range for Waves Spars. three 17 year olds enlist in naval reserve. Braier arrested for wrist watch theft tied to Delmar Weeks home burglary.
The Knights of Columbus sponsor the annual spelling bee at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the clubhouse. Three contestants from each of five parochial schools compete under state rules with Dr. M. D. Marr pronouncing the words. Parents and friends are invited. suitable awards will be given to the winners.
The plant payroll at Wilson and Company shifted to Saturdays from Thursday to allow more time for processing records and employee receipts on tax and bond deductions.
City council on Monday approved moving 288 from the golf course extension fund to the park maintenance fund to remove a building and trees from Ellis park golf course No 9 fairway. Also approved transfers include 4197 from city hall to police fund for soap and 705 from parks to public improvement fund for Ellis park ball diamond grading.
The committee recommended a 60 percent cut to the interior department for the next fiscal year, with a total of 72,861,316 dollars. It trimmed all activities except grazing, and urged restoring 23 reclamation projects halted by the War Production Board to boost food production. Grover B. Hill warned of serious food shortages but pledged conservation and allied sharing.
In district court, R A Van Pelt vs Una Libby Kaufman was dismissed without prejudice after a claim for 208 dollars plus interest for nursing services. Arthur Bezdek dropped with prejudice his suit against Harry Easterday for 53 13 for an account. John E McDonald seeks 9 25 against Robert Gustafson and Arden Jordan for property damage from an Oct 18 1941 accident at Eighth Ave and Fourth St SW involving the McDonald car driven by Marjorie McDonald and a Gustafson Jordan owned vehicle.
The Daily Mail dispatch from New York says Roosevelt and Churchill may agreed on a Briton as supreme commander for European operations. Gen Sir Harold Alexander is named as the leading Allied strategist and the logical choice.
The Office of Price Administration said the current sugar ration remains unchanged for the next period starting June 1. Sugar stamp No 13 will be valid from June 1 to August 15 for five pounds, replacing stamp No 12 which expires May 31. The move helps the trade plan plant, labor, and transport needs.
Frank Haster of 815 C Avenue NW waived to the grand jury after arraignment on a charge of assault with intent to commit a felony before Justice of the Peace W A Ball Monday afternoon. He posted 200 dollars bail and was arrested Sunday afternoon on a complaint by Mrs. Howard Schott of 809 Third Avenue SW.
Dr Alfred W Meyer, supervisor of flight instruction for Aircrew cadets at Coe, spoke to Rotary about lift mechanics. He cited 15 to 20 percent lift from wind under the wing and 75 to 80 percent from top suction created as air is deflected upward by the wing’s leading edge. He warned normal instincts mislead fliers and noted fighters like the fighter bomber are hardest to fly. Beardsley Rums will speak at the ladies night dinner June 7. seating is limited to 200 and reservations are due.
Donald Earl Harlan 43 of 1405 Sixth avenue Marion died Sunday at 4 15 a m in a Cedar Rapids hospital after several weeks illness He was a painting contractor and World War I veteran born May 28 1899 in Marion Son of Linneus C and Lucy Hoover Harlan He served as sergeant in Company F 60th Infantry arriving overseas July 26 1918 and in the Meuse Argonne offensive Oct 8 to Nov 11 1918 He returned July 19 1919 and was discharged June 4 1920 He belonged to Marion Post 298 American Legion He married Naomi Keenan September 29 1927 in Marshalltown and is survived by wife a son Donald Earl Jr a daughter Carol Lou four brothers and two sisters Services Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Yocom chapel with Rev Vernon Carter Military rites at Oak Shade cemetery conducted by the Legion Friends may call at the chapel.
Andrew Brown 92 of Marion died in a nursing home at 10 30 am Sunday after a long illness Born in Sweden October 21 1850 he lived in Marion many years He worked as a bridge contractor with the Burlington railroad before retirement Surviving are a brother John Brown Holdrege Nebraska and a sister Mrs Ida Forsling Kimball Nebraska Services set for 9 am Tuesday at Monahan funeral home Cedar Rapids with Rev Paul L Miller officiating burial in Aspen Cemetery Burlington Friends may call Monday evening
June Randall of Iowa City daughter of Mr and Mrs M Randall of West Branch and Clarence C Coffin of Iowa City were married Saturday evening in the Christian church parsonage by Rev Vernon H Carter. Attended by the bride’s brother in law and sister Floyd Sorter of Marion. Coffin a salesman will enter the navy Wednesday. Mrs Coffin will continue to operate a beauty shop in Iowa City.
Arthur Jackson Hoit of Marion and Isabel Carline Martin of Washington D C were married Saturday at 6 pm in the Methodist parsonage by Rev Arthur W Henke Attendants were Mr and Mrs Walter Nieland of Marion Hoit is an electric welder They will live in Cedar Rapids Weekend guests included Sam Ladd of Chicago and Mrs F B Schroeder of Des Moines who came to celebrate their mother's eighty sixth birthday Also Richard Sears Madison is visiting Cedar Rapids with his wife and children Nancy Lee and Dickie at the home of Mrs Sears' parents and with his mother Mrs Clara Sears Marion
Allied fighters and bombers pressed operations in Burma as American forces struck railway installations in the Shwebo area according to British and American communiques issued Monday.
The Marion high school baccalaureate service was held in the Methodist church with Rev Vernon H. Carter urging graduates to bind wounds and foster world unity after the pattern of Christ. Music featured an organ prelude, a processional and recessional, a mixed chorus, and choral benediction.
Services were conducted in the Congregational church Sunday by Rev Frederick N Nelson for Mrs Elmer Hollingsworth. Floral offerings adorned the altar. Burial followed at Oak Shade cemetery with pallbearers Frank Baldwin John Thompson Cedar Rapids Ed Sigfred Karl W Kendall A E Granger and Frank Straley. Relatives attending from out of town included Mr and Mrs John P Mentzer Mr and Mrs Joseph Blesch Mr and Mrs Jay Franz Chicago Mr and Mrs Arthur Daniels and daughter Dorothy Minneapolis and Mr and Mrs George E Battie Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Oliver Roby, after two months with her husband Tedh. Sergi Roby in Alr lene Texas, returns to her parents Mr and Mrs James Downing. She rode a Rock Island passenger train that collided with a freight east of Des Moines injuring her with minor bruises. Community notices follow including church meetings and upcoming events across local organizations.
Vierow of Dundee accompanied them home to Marion and plans to return later. The Child Study Club meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. for breakfast with Mrs Neal Bunting on Old Marion Road.
John Prasch, last year’s Marion high school coach and former navy ensign, passed the active duty physical in Des Moines and is ordered to report May 29 at Hollywood Florida. Mrs Prasch will live with her grandparents in Ft. Madison until his assignment.
A patchwork of small ads and notices appears with pharmacy names, jewelers, fur storage, insecticides, sewing and quilting services, press notices, rummage sales, and a nursery. Readable items include Claxton Pharmacy Mathias Richards Laboratories and Sokolky watch repair among others.
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