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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1941
Page
2
Chicago reports hog prices peaking at $9.50, highest since August 4 1938, with early gains 15-20 cents and later moves about 10-15 cents. Good to choice hogs 189 to 330 pounds sold for $9.30 to $9.50, top offers for 200 to 300 pound lots. Furnished by Lamson Brothers and Company.
Chicago market reports hogs lighter demand and price gains after steady receipts. Sheep steady with good demand for heavy wooled westerns. prices around 9.50 to 11.00 for top head. Calves slow with fed steers and yearlings trading mostly 9.75 to 11.35. cows weak, bulls weak.
Livestock sale results show steady to slightly firm trade on cattle with heifers and yearlings achieving up to 19.75 for choice cows around 7.60 to 8.75 for medium classes. Calves and hogs are mixed with steers and hog weights steady to higher as buyers remained selective. Total receipts include about 3.8 thousand cattle and 6.5 thousand hogs with activity moderate and early sales at steady to marginally improved prices.
For the 24 hour period ending 8am Thursday Des Moines area hogs and packing plant shipments show totals of 25 190 head versus 34 400 last week and 16 900 year ago. Prices range with many lots in the 140 to 360 weight bands and values around 8.0 to 9.0 per hundredweight, reflecting steady to slower demand and varying grades.
The notes detail live cattle and packer bids across weight classes from 140 to 500 pounds. Prices vary by range with several bullet figures indicating steers and heifers trading around $7.65 to $9.50 per cwt and packers listing bids near $6.65 to $8.85. Cattle market tone appears softer overall with occasional small gains in certain ranges.
Readable lines show stray figures for weights 330 360 lbs and prices around 8.06 to 8.40 dollars. Mentions Maddie and Sewatt with rib data but unclear context or date. No clear event, entity, or outcome present.
A fragment from an agriculture column notes cattle receipts totaling 2 990 head with beef steers and yearlings mentioned alongside. Names and places are unclear but indicate livestock market activity.
Fairly active market with firm tone for cows and steady to slightly higher feeder movements. Strong stocker demand and rising prices for heifers, with bulk beef cows around 5.50 to 7.00 per pound and several figures noted for hogs and lambs.
HOGS receipts 2,800 with total 5,000. barrows and gilts slow early, 5-15 higher on shipper and yard trader accounts. CATTLE receipts 3,000 with calves 128 traded. slaughter steers and heifers steady to higher 10.25 to 10.75, cows and sows steady to 9.00. SHEEP receipts 4,000. killing classes steady, trimmed lambs and native lambs mixed, California spring lambs up slightly, ewes 4.99, new crop feeding lambs over 10 dollars.
AP notes mixed prices at Peoria Livestock with hog receipts steady to higher, bulk weights 180-355 lbs at $8.65 to $9.30, sows $8.50 to $9.50, and feeder weights $8.00 to $9.50. Cattle trade weak overall with cows uneven, light steers $9.75 to $10.50, yearlings $6.00 to $9.40, calves $4.00 to $12.50, vealers strong up to $12.40, and grass vealers $8.50 to $9.75. Sheep and lambs: slaughter lambs steady, clipped natives. ewes $4.50, springers quotable, and 83 lb loads at $9.00.
Hog prices moved up Thursday with advances of 5 to 15 cents led by heavy grades. Prices shown include long-haul top at 9.20, hogs 140-150 lbs at 7.70 to 7.74, and various weight ranges for good to prime steers and cattle. Calf market notes list 11.00 for 160-200 lbs plus other grades, with sheep lambs prices listed per weight by scale.
Grain and produce prices include Soybeans New No 2 at 122 cash per bushel, Leghorns and roosters listed, lemons priced at 1.75 per crate, and miscellaneous commodities in Cedar Rapids markets. Some OCR garble remains but highlights show soybeans, eggs, lemons and general market entries.
An industrial market note outlines cheese quotas and prices with figures for cheddar and other varieties. It mentions entries like 19 to 24 second groups and specific price points such as 28.07 and 27.76, reflecting shifts in the cheese exchange.
Bearish war news blamed for reversing a two day rally on Thursday as London reports of British planes withdrawing from Crete spooked traders. Declines spread through U S Steel Bethlehem General Motors U S Rubber Sears Roebuck International Harvester N Y Central Standard Oil Phillips Petroleum with Allied Chemical and United Aircraft holding firmer.
Wall Street figures show a broad list of stocks with varied gains and losses across sectors. Major names include Adams Express, Johns Manville, Kennecott, Lockheed, McKesson, Amn Tob, Union Carbide, General Electric, General Motors, and Union Pacific, among others, with notable percentages noted for several issues. The Chicago quotations section lists additional prices and changes, highlighting a general active trading session with many firms reporting minor movements.
The greengage plum owes its name to Sir William who first introduced the fruit into England, establishing its historical link to his work.
Wool buyers showed steady inquiry in Boston with moderate overall business. The U S Department of Agriculture notes most bids for scoured wools around 93 to 94 cents, with some scoured bids near 89 to 93 cents and grease bids higher for bright fleece, though activity remains cautious.
Soybean futures fell 8 cents per bushel under the day’s permissible limit with late short covering partial recovery. May contracts liquidated on the last trading day for May delivery with cash settlement to follow. soybeans closed 5 to 7 cents lower.
The Chicago futures and cash market show May and July wheat bids with No. 2 hard around 1.93 and 1.02 in sample, with various yellow and white grades quoted. Prices for malting barley and feed barley are listed, alongside feed prices and bellies, reflecting mixed commodity trading activity in Chicago.
Receipts show 44 trucks of poultry and 1.2 million pounds of butter with market softness noted. Eggs, potatoes, and produce list varied prices from 18 to 24 cents per item, with Idaho Russet Bur banks and North Dakota Red varieties in limited supply and California song whites at about $1.85 per 100 pounds.
Furnished by Lamson Bros. and Co outlines storage standards and charges. A retriperater on a case costs 30 dollars with an additional 26.40 in November. The brief notice lists pricing details for storage services.
AP notes mixed egg colors from fancy to extra fancy with varied prices and current receipts. Butter market shows receipts near 1.21 million and prices holding steady with creamery demand easing.
Traders reported a cautious tone as government issues attracted favorable reception for treasury 3 percent bonds due August, while actual results showed suspensions on several issues. Corporate notes edged up and down with modest gains and losses. railroad and utility bonds showed minor movements. Foreign dollar bonds remained steady with French and German issues holding firm within narrow ranges.
The Seventh Corps area flying cadet examining board arrived in Cedar Rapids to interview men for air corps service. Examinations occur in the basement of the federal building. Eligibility requires at least two years of college work. Winners go to flight school and are commissioned a second lieutenant. President William G. Bowyer urged candidates to arrive Friday at 9 a.m. and stay all day.
Dr and Mrs Starling rescued from the Zamzam, an Egyptian ship sunk by the Germans, are described as friends of Mrs Anna Helberg of 1227 Fourth Avenue SE. The Starling couple, British subjects, lived 14 years in Hong Kong and returned to London in 1936 before moving to the United States so Mr Starling could study chiropractic. They previously lived in Davenport and were en route to West Cape Town to start a practice.
Memorial Day events are set for May 30 at 10 30 a.m. in City park with a weather option at the Methodist church. Veterans groups meet at the public library at 10 a.m. and march to the park for services led by Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 and Camp Fire members. Graves of 400 veterans will be decorated at Oak Shade Crabapple Shiloh Dynkard Buffalo and Pioneer cemeteries by Marion Post 298 American Legion. The park program includes music by the high school band and glee club readings songs and remarks by Rev C V R De Jong and Rev A W Henke with benediction by Rev Raymond C Swisher.
Funeral services for George B Gray were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Yocom chapel led by Rev Arthur W Henke and Rev E T Gough. Mrs La Verna Crew with organ accompaniment sang. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery with pallbearers J L Papes R F Stevens John Johnson Frank Bills Marvin Oxley and Frank Straley. Relatives from out of town included Miss Jane Gray of Rapids City SD and Hart Weisley of Mount Vernon.
Baccalaureate services Sunday at 8 pm in the Methodist church inaugurate the sixty eighth commencement week for Marion high school. Rev. Raymond C. Swisher of the Congregational church will preach the sermon. Class day exercises are Tuesday at 8 pm in Lincoln auditorium. Alumni banquet Thursday 6:30 pm at the Presbyterian church. Commencement exercises Friday 8 pm at the Methodist church with Frank Miles editor of the Iowa Legionaire delivering the address.
Miss Bever, an instructor in home making at both junior and senior high schools for two years, resigned to the board of education on Wednesday. She has accepted a teaching fellowship at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana and will pursue her master's degree while continuing to teach.
Mr and Mrs E B Castle have returned from Stuttgart Arkansas where they were summoned last week by the death of a relative.
An outdoor use only product advertisement claims Cyanogas kills ants instantly and is sold at Owen's Cut-Rate Drug for 28 cents.
Glenn A. Larkin received a building permit this week to erect a residence at 1130 Lincoln Drive with an estimated cost of 3500 dollars. Members of the Child Study club hosted a party for mothers at Mrs. Cecil Page's home on Wednesday. Miss Janet Wellens, Cornell freshman and former India resident, spoke on her experiences in India. Handkerchief favors were given to guests. Refreshments served to 10 mothers and 15 members. Mrs. J Wayne Holsinger celebrated her son Lloyd's thirteenth birthday with a party at her Marion area home. Cake lighted refreshments were served to Ramona Topel, Faye Carver, Arlene and Robert Klopp, Kathleen Svoboda, Phyllis Lee Holsinger, Ronald and Neil Wood, and Neal Broughton.
Mrs. Sam Bear remains home near Marion due to illness. The North Marion Garden Club announces its meeting postponed until June 4. Bob Cook has been brought to his home in Louisa from a Cedar to Seughal.
WSUI staff and University of Iowa faculty chose 16 students for honors in acting announcing production writing and technical work. Cedar Rapids seniors and Iowa City and Marengo nominees include Ray Abel Dorothy Ward Burton Bridgens James Dower and Thomas Scherrebeck.
A Fresno ordinance prohibits manufacture of cream pies within city limits citing safety and health concerns. Officials say the measure aims to curb unregulated pastry production and protect customers, with enforcement to begin next month.
Miss Betty Jane Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse B Howell of 1580 Eighth Avenue wed James T McCarthy Jr of Des Moines at St Marys chapel Iowa City The couple's attendants included Miss Mary Frances Howell and Joseph McCarthy Singer Jeannette Titus performed Ave Maria A wedding breakfast followed at Memorial Union The groom a 1940 Iowa Law graduate joins Cravath De Gersdorff Swaine and Wood NY City They plan a motor trip to the Ozarks before settling in New York City
In an extra inning softball tilt at Marion athletic field Whittier defeated the Allen Motor team 11 to a temptingly close score. Whittier’s Kinkead and Hoge powered the offense while Allen’s Gable Wright provided resistance. Springville preparations to join the league were announced during the first game as the eight team circuit forms. An exhibition game saw Milwaukee Service Club top Alburnett Oilers 16 to 6 with batteries listed for both sides.
Mrs Harry Snell was elected president of the Cary club at a meeting held at Mrs E V Carey home. Mrs Cecil Seger became vice president, Mrs J A Beeson secretary and Mrs Carrie Reichert treasurer. The year ends with a closing picnic at Mrs Harry’s home.
Mrs A J Keyes entertained at luncheon Tuesday at her home complimenting Mrs Anna Gray of Glen Falls NY who has been visiting with her sister Mrs George P Whitney. Covers were laid for eight.
Marion Township P T A held its closing meeting of the season at Pleasant Grove school No 11. Officers for the coming year were installed: President Mrs Carl Cherry, vice president Mrs Clyde Scott, secretary Mrs Irvin Kemp, treasurer Mrs Lloyd Klopp. Pupils presented songs and plays. Miss Lulu B Secrist spoke of trips to Canada and the southern states. Mrs Ida Bowdish of Springville discussed women’s role in national defense. Refreshments served to 80.
Miss Ann Zajac of Cudahy married Wilmon Grice of Milwaukee at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cudahy. The ceremony was led by Joseph Carule of Kenosha with Miss Margaret Zajac as maid of honor and John Zajac as best man. A reception for 200 followed at Sokol hall. Paul Bartlett and others from Marion attended.
A Corribbian club outing occurred Wednesday at Devil's Backbone State Park near Strawberry Point. Attendees included Mrs. Elmer Fisher, Mrs. George Michel, Mrs. Weter Reinsch, Mrs. Elmer Neff, Jars James Fitzgerald, Mrs. F. E. Stimson, and Mrs. D. D. Liebe.
In connection with the Friday morning breakfast at Mrs. Bernard Schenken home the Athenian club will elect officers.
Mr and Mrs H P Kline drove to Laurel Wednesday evening to attend commencement where their grandson Robert Kline son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Kline was graduated. Melvin Thompson accompanied them.
Radio services offer call Bob for a coast to coast hardware advertisement. The note emphasizes broadcasting availability and hardware shop promotion.
Handicraft club No 1 will meet Fidlay at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Jack Ratliff on south Eleventh street for a neighborhood gathering and craft session.
Mrs Byron Stewart of Cedar Rapids formerly Miss Donalee Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs John Howe of Marion received a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs J E Stewart of Cedar Rapids Raymond Etzel of Toddville also held a shower in her honor
An advertisement from M. L. Braska Company highlights a selection of graduation gifts including hose slips aprons handkerchiefs and pajamas.
Mrs. A. M. Holzworth and her children Paul Phillip and Jane Mary of Des Moines are visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Farrell. St. Paul's Lutheran church council to meet Friday evening at the parsonage 664 Seventh Avenue. The Farm Bureau girls sextet performed at Memorial hall as Mrs Charles B F Michel spoke about a recent visit to Washington.
Lost items include a drive shaft bearing on the east end of F Ave bridge with contact dial i 35-1983. A maroon cane with ing about 85 value offers $32 reward at 287 WILL for holding bikini blonde coke items call 2-2245. A Springer Spaniel named Pat, white and brown, call 2-6639 for the $5 reward. Cameo brooch worth keepsake, dial 8322 for reward. Weather ice case around 17th and 19th Sts near E Ave NE, reward offered.
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