Hogs See Sharp Drop as Week Opens in Chicago and Omaha
Slaughter hogs slipped as much as 1.50 per hundredweight with buyers retreating after a rally to near April peak. USDA reports show Wednesday salable hog receipts of 7,000 at Omaha with varied cuts and prices across weights. cattle receipts 13,000 with mixed trends and firm demand for top fed steers. sheep receipts 2,500 with lambs steady to higher and carcass values improving.
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Chicago
Omaha Livestock
Omaha
USDA
California
Eniner
Market Report of Hog and Cattle Prices Across Midwestern Markets
Pork and beef prices move in a slow to steady range across Chicago Sioux City and Kansas City markets. Hog receipts reach about 8 000 to 10 000 while cattle sales show steady or mixed trends with top steers around 27 95 and veal at mid 20s per hundredweight. Sows and light cattle show softer bids amid heavy supplies.
Chicago Produce Report Highlights Mixed Dairy and Poultry Trade
Chicago market notes show 34 poultry trucks steady let Plymouth Rock price 43c. Dairy prices list Swiss 68 to 71 cents, butter receipts and egg case totals with varied values and new stock arrivals in onions and other goods. Demand described as moderate with California stronger and Alabama steady, stock status mixed with washed product prices around 4.00 to 4.55 per unit.
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Chicago
Plymouth Rock Springs
Twins
California
Alabama
Gallfornis
Isharie Bliss
Arizona
Sunpliei Ghit
Minnesota
North Dakota
River Valley
Couslers
New York Produce Prices Mixed in Wholesale Report
AP notes steady eggs at 48 670 and firmer butter demand with 12 659.075 pounds traded. Cheese markets show varied wholesale quotes for cheddar and Swiss, with processed and domestic varieties listed and tub pricing noted.
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New York
S&c
Distant Grain Deliveries Rise as Weather Delays Pressed Market
Chicago grain futures rose modestly on cooler wet weather with distant deliveries firm while nearby positions eased. Wheat at July 2.354, corn at July 1.784 to 1.7844, oats down to 0.8944, with price quotes for No 2 white and mixed oats and barley futures listed by CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
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Chicago
Chicago Cass Provisions
Cedar Rapids Hog and Cattle Market Reports
The Cedar Rapids market shows a glut with hogs and cattle priced by weight. Reports list ranges for good butchers, packers, and cattle categories including steers, yearlings, cows, bulls, calves, and sheep with regional price quotes and commodities like hides and produce.
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Cedar Rapids
Stock Market Takes Brace In Uneven Session
New York traders covered shorts and bought cautiously as the market pared early losses to finish with modest gains amid broad but uneven gains and higher volume close to 700,000 shares. Dow components and utilities showed mixed results with some leaders stubborn in retreat while others recovered.
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New York
Babies Crowded In Norwood Hospital Bassinet Shortage
In Norwood Massachusetts the maternity ward faced a bassinet shortage forcing a newborn to be placed in a bureau drawer while three others shared incubators as the hospital struggled to accommodate new mothers and infants.
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Norwood
Mass
Norwood Hospital
Marion Cancer Fund Contributions Reported in Marion
Mrs. W. E. Smith and Mrs. O. W. Lundquist chair the drive with contributions from Marion Legion post Marion lodge No 6 A F and A M Mr and Mrs Kenneth V Murdoch Gordon Hatchery Dr Philip S Crew and Witwer Farm Supply Mary Lowe Dickinson circle Kings Daughters Mr and Mrs W H Balster Excelsior A and L club Farmers State bank Mrs Ora Crowner Mr and Mrs L R Boettcher Lutheran Ladies Aid society Dr John J Keith and Musical Literary club Sunshine club Past American Legion auxiliary presidents New Art club and Mrs C C Carpenter Mrs F R Lockwood Miss Metta Whitcomb Mrs Fay King and Mrs Leah Thompson 3000 poppies sold. Marion receipts 253.32 Springville 16.50 Alburnett 19.45 and Viola 15.69. Children who sold poppies receive tickets to the Marion theater Saturday afternoon.
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Cancer Control Fund
Marion
W. E. Smith
O. W. Lundquist
Marion Legion Post
Marion Lodge No. 6
A. F
A. M
Kenneth V. Murdoch
Gordon Hatchery
Philip S. Crew
Witwer Farm Supply
Mary Lowe Dickinson
King's Daughters
W. H. Balster
Excelsior A. and
L. Club
Farmers State Bank
Ora Crowner
L. R. Boettcher
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
John J. Keith
Musical Literary Club
Sunshine Club
American Legion Auxiliary
New Art Club
C. C. Carpenter
F. R. Lockwood
Metta Whitcomb
Fay King
Leah Thompson
Frank Johnson
Springville
Alburnett
Viola
Marion Theater
Dishwasher wanted at K V Cafe for evening hours
Classified notes show a dishwasher position at K V Cafe with evening shifts 4 30 to 8. Additional items report Mrs. Dawes visiting Walnut Creek, hospitality events, local births, remodeling permits, and school activities in Marion.
Lost items and ads crowd Cedar Rapids page
A jumble of lost items includes a brown leather billfold with social security and birth certs, a Daschund named Hansel, a lady’s Elgin watch, a red umbrella, a black billfold at Woolworth’s, a Guernsey cow, and various ads for services and sales. Included are contact numbers, local shops, and upcoming rummage sales across Cedar Rapids businesses and residences.
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Daschund
Hansel
Huntcost
Ivanhoe Bridge
Bertram
Chris Studt
Woolworth's
Guernsey
Iowa's Smarte st Ballroom Hosts Memorial Night
A bustling event pageant with Stan Stanley and band to perform at the Memorial Eye Ball. Notable acts include Duke Krupa and Buddy Hughes with Dolores Hawking as featured performers. Tickets $1.65 at the box office. Vendors offer services from lawn care to appliance repair and home improvements.
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Stan Stanley
B R Dew Named To B C R and N Board of Directors
Rock Island railroad superintendent B R Dew was elected director of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern at its Cedar Rapids annual meeting. Other Chicago directors named were J W Hill W Vanderpool W P Walpole and L B Pritchett. Proxies represented 170730 shares.
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B. R. Dew
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad
J. W. Hill
W. Vanderpool
W. P. Walpole
L. B. Pritchett
Chicago
B.C. R. and
N. Railroad
Rock Island Railroad
B.C R
B.C. R
B R. Dew
M. J. Kelly
W. M. Gavin
F. H. Fleming
Cecar Rapids
Dew
Gavin
Kelly
Fleming
High Twelve Delegation Heads to Detroit for Convention
Nine Cedar Rapids High Twelve members travel by United Airlines on flight 136 from Municipal Airport to Detroit for the International High Twelve convention at the Book Cadillac hotel. The group includes Dr. Hoyt Thomas and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Don Isett, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Millhiser, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Weldhouse, and Alex Sampson with Isett Thompson Sampson in leadership roles. They transfer in Chicago and arrive at Willow Run at 2 58 p.m. Wednesday.
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Cedar Rapids
High
United Air Lines
Municipal Airport
Detroit
High Twelve
Cadillac Hotel
Hoyt Thomas
Don Isett
Harold Millhiser
Richard Weldhouse
Alex Sampson
Isett
Ike Williams Demonstrates Speed and Power in Philadelphia Bout
In Philadelphia Ike Williams, NBA lightweight champion from Trenton New Jersey, dismissed reports he had lost speed or his knockout punch. He stopped Juste Bontaine of Milwaukee in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 round non title bout at the arena.
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Philadelphia
Ike Williams
Trenton
N. J
Juste Bontaine
Milwaukee
Roosevelt Wins Second Honors in Drake Contest
Roosevelt high students earned nine Drake Creative Awards recognitions with several first place honors. Betty Michel won feature writing, Ellen Souchek won news writing, Barbara Champlin won radio script. Additional honors included second by Jean Sobol in interviewing and various honorable mentions.
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Roosevelt High
Drake
Betty Michel
Ellen Souchek
Barbara Champlin
Jean Sobol
Shirley Thompson
Bonnie Stewart
Betty Buck
Helenka Bartunek
Lorene Chehak
Roberta Sheets
Esther Chapin
New Motor Vehicle Laws Aired by Peace Officers
About 85 members and guests of the East Central Iowa Peace Officers Association gathered at the Chamber of Commerce to hear discussions on recently enacted motor vehicle laws. Assistant Attorney General Robert L. Larson and Linn County Sheriff Jim Smith explained provisions and tested their applications with hypothetical cases. Notable topics included arrest law amendments, workers compensation changes affecting officers, and new financial responsibility requirements.
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Iowa Peace Officers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Robert L. Larson
Linn County
Jim Smith
Larson
Office Burglary Attempt Reported At American Building
Police said a Monday night burglary attempt occurred at the C. M. Hat field Real Estate office on the third floor of the American building. Patrolman Mullin found the street door unlocked but no entry was gained and other doors appeared untouched.
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Frank Mullin
C. M. Hatfield
Local openings and events fill Memorial Weekend listings
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shops announce opening of a traditional shop on Thursday at Bt ath Ave SW. Night and day service mentioned with several locations listed. May 30 includes Midget Auto Races with time trials at 12 30 and races at 2 30. Multiple entertainment venues and dates follow through May 31 with bands and dances at local halls and pavilions.
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Ginsberg
2Nd Street
Faroe
Vincents Jewelry
3Rd Street
Bulova
Elen
Hamilton
Parker
James L. Jakubec, Jr
Hamilton St. Bo
Ea Aed
Cedar Rapids
Ray Long
John
Vosdingh
John W. Harrison
R.R
Iowa
6Th Ave
Merchants National Bank
Edgewood
Chas
Drive Yourself Inc
Dial
Wm. L. Goodman
Killian's Notions Dept
Sunshine Mission
Ladies Society of Locomotive
Kenwood Transfer Home Service Department
2Nd St. NE
Kines Daughters
Buresh Motors, Inc
Hertz
Sands Printing
Ird
Btath
Rite
Maid-Rite
1St Ave
Wat St
Ath Ave
Ce-Mar Acres
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Rayon
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Nin Raa Js
Kennecott Cop
Am'n
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Groger
Tibbey Owens
Lob "el" Fockheed
Amy W
Toews, Inc
Am'n Woolen
Pinthieson Ark
Atlantic
Maytag
Ays! Aviation Corp
Baluwin Loco
Mols Mollno
Balto & Ohio
Mone Nrai
Barium Steel Array
Gorn Barisdall
Nash-Kelvah! Noth Biscuit
Bendis
Aif
Best Foods
Natl
Daly
Beth Steel
Fear
Blaw Knox
Central
Boeing Alrp
Borden
Borg Warner
Nor Pac RR
Ig Bridgeport
North Amn
Nor Amn Avi
Bucyruse Erie
Pac
Burroughs
Paramount
Butler Bros
Penick
Ford
Cal & Hecla
Penne RR
Cerro de Pasco
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Chgo
Cheo & NW
Chrysler
Schenley
Union Carbide
Fruchout
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Gen Baking
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Ay Uni Corp
U S Pipe
Goebel Brew
Walgreen
Walworth
Warner Bros
Wes Union
Gt Nor Ry Pr
Westehouse
Willy Ovld
Wilson, Co
Tiershey
Woolworth
Homestake
Zenith Radio
Eae Btocks
Admiral
Dodge
Rib Fleur
NEW York Bond Review
the &T, Paul
Cleveland Union
Mississippi River
Hastings
Issvese
Portage
Prairie Au Chien
Frau
McGregor
Dubuque Ee Etesaege
Gordons Ferry
Eeeeseas
Pavenpore
Guaranty Checking
Guaranty
Third Avenue
Third Street
F.d.1.c
Marion News
Mrs. Dawes
Charles Dawes
Walnut Creek
Calif
Harley Dawes
Carl Johnson
Johnson
Cora Starbuck
William E. Grassfield
Seventeenth Street
J. M. Starks
Porterville
Eddy Howard Records
William Neff
West Eighth’ Aveiete
Mercy Hospital
Marion Lions
Legion Hall
Breed
Steve Kovatovich
Gilbert, Minn
Stephen Joseph
Kovatovich
Carol Peterson
Lee Peterson
Gilbert
Edison Pharmacy
Faye Parks
Ralph Parks
D. D. Cory
Tenth Lavenue
Clarence McGowan
Fourth Street
Lincoln Building
Jerry Mann
Vera Moore
Charlotte Crees
Mary Merritt
Thomas Park
Mrs
C. E. Drummond, Jr
Atlanta, Ga
C. E. Drummond
Marion High School
Lincoln Auditorium
Marie Frankenfield
Paul W. Quaas
Coggon
David Paul
St. Luke’s Hospital
Quaas
Jean Leidigh
R. E.leidigh
E. A. Lagerquist
The
Baptist Sunday School
Orr Personals
Rapids Chevrolet Co
Alcoholics Anonymous
P.O
Dim Reeder
7Th St
Deborah Circle
St. Paul’s Church
Ray
Katz Jewelry
Ist
Jack's
1St Street
Post Office
Probasco Jewelry CO
2Nd Ave
Claxton College Pharmacy
Leone
Sciatica
2Nd Avenue
Balon
North 3Rd Street
Sketer Art
Paris
Ademy Mae
Twin Towers Cafe
Lili Net Business Services
Green Tree Nursery
W. G. Fieseler
Lear Repair
Center Point Road
Pner Oes Sodding & Fuel Co
Bjornsen Construction Co
Theo J. Stark Co., Inc
Morris Fur Shop
Granby
ABRAM
Dst
Cusack Electric Service
15Th St
M. R Kennedy
Persision Machine
Rhone Marion
Dan Curry
Rive
Cc. E . Cab Company
Kendall
Household Service, Co
A_& H APPLIANCE
W. A. Kendall Window Shade
St. NW
Vernon Floor Finishing Co
I. K. Davis
J C. Kintz Co
Std
St. SE
Albert Gorach
R. C. Henderson
Mareon
Davies
E Ave. NW
Ford Tractor
L. A. Blood
Virgil Horak
Chris Anderson
Snyder
Cec
Pgna
Anne
Gal Richards Laboratories
Newmans
Wallace
Leo J Smith & Son
Ronnie
Carl G. Stark
Ray Leeper
Lowell Taylor
Donahue
Momer
6Th St SE
Jo Akers
Henry
Sam Nobje
Magarines
Tollete
Hares Booth & Son
Stoker
Fred FP
Redles
Pica
Marri
Connecion
Fondaaartees N
Cedar Rauids
Ces
School of Practical Nursing
Gazette
Aes
Franklin Ve
H Burns
Eddy Paper Corp
Jackson
Miskimen
International Harvester Company
Goodyearervice
Ind Ave. SE
Mr. Schaeffer
Newman
Pytrgiet
Allen ‘Motor ¢ Co
Picadilly Tavern
Roosevelt Hotel
Taft Hotel
Jonaitis
California West Coast
F Unified
Baker
Joe Hamilton
McNess Company
Freeport
Sampson Hote
Roosevelts
Peoples Savings Bank
West End
Third Ave Bridge
Sioux City Foundry. & Broiler CO
Division 8&T
Broux City 2
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
Barron Motor Supply
3Rd Ave
Pa Ee
W. H.leakly
Peter Kiewit Sona
Omaha National Bank
Pee
Army 2Nd Ave
Jessee
Sre
Bill Tuttle
Ade Pillars
Skelly
A Ave
St. NE
Regerd& Co
St. SF
Bezdek's
Marion Ia Ae
Priior Furniture Manuefacturing Company
7Th Ave
L.A. McDermott
Lat
Lows
Wlnoln Gas and Electric Co
George's Shell Service
10Th St
Homestead Farm Department
Homestead
Iowan Theater
Harmony Cerfeteria
Ganettes
B.C.R. and
N. Board of Directors
Ike
Birmingham
England
James E Bennett
RRA
Merchans Nett Bank
Roosevelt
Niagara
Mayvu Pavilion
Dad
Ells
WELC
Nik Aik
Capaes
Waldrd Wim
Eggert
Blanwoogs
Swisher
Cornhuskers
Shellsburg
Billy Murray
Newhall
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