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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1941

Page

5

Livestock Prices Steady After Irregular Week in Chicago

Chicago livestock prices held steady amid irregular trends as receipts rose in some departments but were offset by strong dressed meat demand. Hog and cattle runs were below last year, while dressed pork loins and beef showed modest movement. Government lend lease demand and army pork contracts supported prices. Furnished by Lamson Brothers and Co. Cedar Rapids office contact listed.

Chicago Army

Agricultural market report shows mixed livestock prices

Hogs hold near steady to higher with weights 180 to 770 pounds quoted around 10.35. Cows range down to about 9.00 and calves scarce for the week. Yearlings and steers show strong gains in some grades while light and medium weights ease. western cows and feeders noted with fluctuating bids and regional prices.

Igher Ted Famber Soo

Omaha Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Receipts show mixed cattle hogs and calves with most weights steady to higher. Hog barrows and gilts rise to about 10.45 with good and choice 196-320 lb at 10.25 to 10.55. sows around 9.69. Calves and feeders show gains for prime lots, with fat cattle steady to higher and feeding lambs around 10.50 to 11.50 in closing, while fat lambs near 11.00 to 11.50. Abrupt, data-dense market snapshot reflects Friday and October figures.

Omaha Livestock Omaha U. & Dept. Agricultere

Hog Prices at Waterloo Market Move Up

Hog price listings from Waterloo show a 10 cent higher movement across weight ranges. Prices span 120-180 and 300-550 pound categories with values from about 8.80 to 10.25 per hundredweight, plus upper tiers reaching near 10.60 in some lots.

Ted Press Waterloo

Minnesota hog receipts mixed at noon market yards

The U S Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts at 11 interior towa and southern packing plants and yards for the 24 hour period ended Saturday as 29 head, down from 33 500 a week earlier and 40 700 a year ago.

Minnesota U. S&s. Dept. Agri Towa Southern

Austin Hog Market Prices by Weight Range

Jy Barrows and wilt Minnesota area hog market shows price ranges for various weights from 150 to 400 pounds. Prices span roughly 8.60 to 9.90 per hundredweight with bids around 8.30 to 8.90 and occasional 9.00s for heavier lots.

Austin Jy Barrows and Wilt Minn

Cheese quotas and dairy notes from Wisconsin

Miscellaneous items report cheese quotas for Nevada week of March 3 to 8. Wisconsin twins achieve 23 percent and daisies priced at 24 cents.

Wisconsin Twins

Wool Market Slower for Domestic Wools Despite Moderate Trade

The U S Department of Agriculture reports a slower domestic wool market than last week with some moderate quantities moved. Intruded greasy wools from Ohio and one half bleed bright 46c were handled, while bright grade wools and blood combing bright in limited amounts faced price changes of modest increases.

U. S&s Dept Ohio

Hogs Advance on Local Market Prices Rise

Hogs move higher on the local market with prices about 10 cents up. The top for long haul no fill hogs reaches $10.35 as buyers show firmer demand on Saturday.

Cedar Rapids Market Report Grain and Produce Notes

Cedar Rapids market brief lists Wheat No. 1 at 1.60 a bushel and No. 2 Yellow corn at 0.60, Soybeans No. 2 at 1.43, bale straw at 9.00, poultry prices for Springs Leghorns and hens, Tokay grapes and cauliflower at 1.85, sweet potatoes 1.40 per crate, and hides trading in local markets.

Steve White Tokay Crapes

Chicago Produce Markets Mixed as Butter and Eggs Hold Firm

Chicago market report shows butter receipts at 798393 with firm creamery scores around 93 and price totals near 354.4. Egg receipts reach 603 with steady to firm prices. overall demand listed as medium. Idaho russets and related stock show varied No 1 prices, with regional listings from Wyoming and other western states indicating mild strength in some varieties.

Chicago Creamery Mar. A Idaho

Storage standards and pricing in November ledger entries

Fragmentary ledger note lists storage standards and prices from Lamson Bros. and Co. for butter. Figures show November values such as 93.55, 33.85, and 30.15 with related adjustments or balances.

Lamson Bros. and Co

New York Bond Market Steady Amid Navy Loss News

Bond prices eased and steadied in thin trading after reports of a navy destroyer loss. Pennsylvania General 4s showed slight gains while New York Central 3s and Steel 3s held near prior levels amid mixed demand from investors.

NEW York Pennsylvania General New York Central Pere Marquette

Government Treasury 4s Bond Prices Mentioned

The note references new cloned Batargay bonds and shows a price near 3.38 in the Treasury market. No additional context or names provided.

S. Government Treasury

Stock Mart In Slight Rally

The stock market showed a small recovery aided by extra dividends and favorable earnings reports despite lingering concerns over taxes labor and war developments. The Associated Press average fell 2.7 points from October's low while several firms like Chrysler Bethlehem Goodrich and Caterpillar attracted support and utilities hovered near a five year low.

New York Wall Street U. S Associated Press Chrysler Bethlehem Goodrich Douglas Aircraft Caterpillar Tractor International Harvester Westinghouse du Pont International Mercantile Marine Kennecott Western Union Union Pacific Public Service N. J Commonwealth Edison North American Santa Fe Montgomery Ward International Nickel

Pavisen couple marked 35th anniversary with surprise party

Mr and Mrs Chris Pavisen celebrated their thirty fifth wedding anniversary on Monday. About 30 guests attended from Wyoming Olin and Hale. Friends and relatives surprised them with cards as the evening’s diversion.

Hale Chris Pavisen Wyoming Olin

Wheat slips on Chicago exchange then recovers late

Wheat futures fell more than a cent in Saturday trading on the Chicago board of trade before finding modest support and trimming losses. Dec futures settled around 1.14 to 1.15 a bushel as corn and soybeans also moved little or eased, with soybeans gaining briefly on rains before retreating as weather improved.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat and Corn Prices in Open Markets

Open values show No. 2 red and No. 3 yellow wheat and corn quotes with multiple grades. Old and new crop figures appear alongside oats and barley categories, indicating mixed market activity for grain commodities.

Ste

Missouri Legislator Indicted Over Bribe Solicitation

Joseph L. Ivanhoe a 45 year old Missouri state legislator from the first St. Louis district was indicted by the Cole county grand jury on charges of soliciting bribes at the recent session. He was arrested in St. Louis and later transported to Jefferson City. The ranking member of the house insurance committee Ivanhoe allegedly sought 3500 and 500 dollar bribes from three Missouri insurance men related to house bill 376.

ST. Louis INS Joseph L. Ivanhoe Missouri Ivanhoe Jefferson City House

Plan steel firms priorities survey

Washington based priorities division announced a survey of 30 integrated steel companies and 200 smaller firms to determine compliance with priority regulations. The study begins immediately to assess adherence and identify any violations.

Washington

Medical Technologists Of Iowa Gather At Mercy Hospital

The Iowa Association of Medical Technologists held its fall meeting at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids. The program featured University of Iowa methods in blood typing and matching. President Mrs. Lucile Oberhausen urged members to recruit more technicians and announced upcoming affiliation with the American Society of Medical Technologists.

Iowa Association of Medical Technologists Merc Hospital Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Iowa Lucile Oberhausen Iowa Association American Society of Medical Technologists Sisters of Are Hospital Ar

Rudolph Ties Billiards Leader With Greenleaf Triumph

Erwin Rudolph of Cleveland upset veteran Ralph Greenleaf 125 to 54 to move into a tie for the world pocket billiards lead with Irv Crane of Livonia New York. Rudolph now has six victories and one loss while Crane also holds six wins. Willie Mesconi is among the others in the event.

Philadelphia Erwin Rudolph Cleveland Ralph Greenleaf Chicago Irv Crane Livonia N. Y Willie Mesconi

Rainy Night Dims Crown Ceremony at Local High School

In a rain soaked gym the annual colors ceremony spilled into color and chaos as a large football fell from the ceiling. After crowning the queen a floor show featured a play by David Dipple Otto Welper and Dorothy Ratliff. The electric guitar club played several pieces and dancers from Edna K Dieman school performed.

David Dipple Otto Welper Dorothy Ratliff Electric Guitar Club Edna K. Dieman

Des Moines Trainer Hammie Allen Dies At University Hospital Iowa City

Hammie Allen of Des Moines died Friday at 10 30 a m in University hospital Iowa City after a six week illness. Twin brother of Ed H Allen of Marion, he trained and drove famous horses with the family on race tracks nationwide. Survived by Ed and Mrs Ed Allen and sister Mrs Bert Gaffey of O Neill Neb. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at O Neill.

Hammie Allen Des Moines Ed H. Allen Marion University Hospital Iowa City Ed Allen Bert Gaffey O'Niell Neb O’niell

Halloween Masquerade Party At Church Recreation Room

Eighty three pupils and their parents from the junior to intermediate Sunday school departments attended a masquerade Halloween party Friday evening in the church recreation room. Mrs. Vernon H. Carter led the games with help from a group of assistant women including Mrs. Bert Nedrow, Mrs. Robert Hess, Mrs. Tom Thompson, Mrs. Earl Caraway, Mrs. Floyd Emmons, Mrs. William Stroope, and Mrs. Carl Cherry.

Christian Sunday School Vernon H. Carter Bert Nedrow Robert Hess Tom Thompson Earl Caraway Floyd Emmons William Stroope Carl Cherry

Wanted Woman for General Housework Nights Off Sundays

A dated classified note seeks a woman or girl for general housework with nightly home time and Sundays off. Respond by phone at 99R.

University of Iowa Homecoming Attendees Noted in Listing

Attending the University of Iowa homecoming game Saturday afternoon were Leonard Hewitt, George, George R. Barnaske, George Halsey, Elmer Frederick, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wel sher, Dr. and Mrs. H. O. Young, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Balster and their daughters, Mary and Joan, and Hal Kinser. Mrs. C. Pyle went to Iowa City ae to attend the University of Iowa homecoming. Residence notes include 315 Eighth avenue and 1371 Seventh avenue addresses. Nyal Back Plaster 23c at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. Wanted board with room on first floor. Phone 837.

Nyal Owen C. Pyle Iowa City University of Iowa Leonard Hewitt George George R. Barnaske George Halsey Elmer Frederick Earl Welsher H. O. Young W. H. Balster Mary and Joan Hal Kinser

Mrs Petrusch Visits Sister In State Center

Mrs Albert Petrusch travels to State Center to visit her sister Mrs Ben Sutliff, continuing family correspondence and holiday plans.

Albert Petrusch State Center Ben Sutliff

Miss Jeanne Lanning to enter Vogue School of Fashion

Miss Jeanne Lanning will leave Sunday for Chicago to reenter the Vogue School of Fashion. She plans to attend the Vera Jane School of Modeling while visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Erwin Lanning.

Jeanne Lanning Erwin Lanning Chicago Vogue School of Fashion Vera Jane School of Modeling

Halloween Supper Party Hosted by Charlese Birmingham

Charlese Birmingham entertained Friday evening at her home 635 Ninth avenue with a Halloween supper party. Guests included Joyce Ann Kolda Sylvie Leeks Carl Edward Krog and Dick David and Neal Warren.

Charlese Birmingham Ninth Avenue Joyce Ann Kolda Sylvie Leeks Carl Edward Krog Dick, David and Neal Warren

Local Scene Ties Detroit Worker and Guests at Home

Bud Ringland of Detroit and friend Rodney Hersey were weekend guests at the Ringland parents Mr and Joe E B Ringland home.

Bud Ringland Detroit Rodney Hersey Ringland Mr. and Joe. E. B. Ringland

J B Lyman IIs Named First Ranking Cadet At Ryan Field

J B Lyman II son of Mr and Mrs L P Lyman of 2510 First Avenue NE has been named first ranking cadet at Ryan Field the US Army Air Corps post at Hemet California The award Wings of the Eagles gold medal recognizes outstanding ground school flight training and military activities Lyman began air corps service August 20 after training at Coe College and Cedar Rapids Airways The top Ryan cadets from 250 were Lyman Robert G Wight and Des Moines John H Holmes He will report Monday to Gardner Field Taft California for basic training

J. B. Lyman L. P. Lyman First Avenue Ryan Field United States Army Air Corps Hemet Calif Wings of the Eagles Lyman Air Corps Coe College Cedar Rapids Airways Ryan Robert G. Wight John H. Holmes Des Moines Gardner Field Taft

Drake Track Star Among Airmen In Pacific Tragedy

In Honolulu AP reports Lieut A J Feiler 24 of Blackstone ND a Drake University track star and army air force alumnus bailed out of his pursuit plane over the ocean. Lieut Henry Ellison Thompson 24 was killed when his plane plunged into the sea during a search.

Honolulu A. J. Feiler Blackstone N. D Drake Henry Ellison Thompson Feller Drake University

Clarke and Loras Students Named in Event

Joan Balster of Clarke College and Verne Louis of Loras Academy in Dubuque are identified among participants.

Joan Balster Clarke College Verne Louis Loras Academy Dubuque

Holz worth family visits Des Moines during homecoming

Mr. and Mrs. Alva M. Holzworth and their children of Des Moines are weekend guests in the home of Mrs. Holzworth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Farrell. Mr. and Mrs. Holzworth attended the University of Iowa homecoming Saturday.

Alva M. Holzworth Des Moines

Lat-a-Lot Club Holds Masquerade Party at Mrs Jacobs Home

Members of the Lat-a-Lot club enjoyed a masquerade gathering Friday evening at the home of Mrs Earl Jacobs. Halloween games were supervised by Mrs Jennie Sweitzer who helped serve refreshments.

Earl Jacobs Jennie Sweitzer Jacobs

Loras College Student Attends Marion High Homecoming

Junior Cira, a student at Loras College in Dubuque, arrived Friday to attend the Marion high school homecoming event.

Cira Loras College Dubuque Marion High School

Turner Returns Home After Visit From Waverly NL

L. A. Turner of Waverly Newfoundland and Labrador, who had been visiting friends here, returned home Saturday.

L. A. Turner Waverly, NL

Will Le Guire Ill at Home on Third Avenue

Will Le Guire is seriously ill at his home located at 963 Third avenue.

Will le Guire Third Avenue

Homecoming Visit By Marion High School Guest Miss Tow

Miss Ariene Tow, a student at Iowa State Teachers College, visits her parents Mr and Mrs Emmet Tow as a weekend guest to attend Marion high school's homecoming event.

Ariene Tow Iowa State Teachers College Emmet Tow Marion High School

Marion area church schedules for Sunday and week

Multiple congregations list service times for morning and evening worship, Bible study, and youth groups. Notable items include open house at a parsonage 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. and sermon topics such as Jesus of Nazareth and The Motive Test.

Baptist—Bible School B.Y.P.U St. Joseph's T. J. McElliott Vernon H. Carter Free Methodist Guy James, Jr R. T. Fine Arthur W. Henke Methodist Youth Fellowship Fred Halley Presbyterian C. V. de Jong Virginia Franklin St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Carl E. Pastor Voters Assembly Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel Alburnett J. B. Clyde

Four Men Named to Armistice Day Draft Board

Draft Board No 2 names four men to report for Armistice Day duties. They will go to Fort Des Moines on Nov 11, report at 10 am on Nov 10 for final instructions, then depart by 1 pm bus to Fort Des Moines on Nov 11. Joe Novak of 1014 First Street SW is listed among participants.

Fort Des Moines Joe Novak First Street

Shortage of Food Triggers Revolt in French Somaliland

London reports open revolt in the frontier region of French Somaliland with the Vichy delegation at Cairo informed the situation is serious. Incidents in rebel districts and attacks occurred. Food shortage is cited as the cause of the uprisings.

French Somaliland London INS London Daily Mail Vichy Cairo Atlectel

Central Edges Wesleyan 7-4 In Rainy Iowa Conference Clash

Central college defeated Iowa Wesleyan 7 to 4 on a rain soaked night. Bud Bonwell sprinted 63 yards for Central and Bob Menning added the decisive extra point amid a third quarter fake punt miscue.

Miss Cherry Blossom Operetta At Postville High Friday

Postville stages its first high school operetta in years with Miss Cherry Blossom in the new auditorium on Friday November 21. Cast includes James Searls Robert Kneeland Alan Beucher Lamont Gericke Clifton Mitchell Cy Harris Margaret Huebner Elizabeth Schultz and glee club and chorus members. Director is Miss Alice Lubbock with Miss June Mathison guiding vocals.

Postville Cherry Blossom James Searls Robert Kneeland Alan Beucher Lamont Gericke Clifton Mitchell Cy Harris Margaret Huebner Elizabeth Schultz Alice Lubbock June Mathison

Classified Ad Rates From Early Newspaper Sheet

Rates show ad sizes 11 words or less to 41 words and up to multiple lines. Special low rates apply for WORK WANTED ads. Closing time listed as 12 and ad taker contact 2-1121.

Lost umbrella and leather purse notices mix with ads and contact bids

A jumble of classified notices includes a lost black and white umbrella near Paramount Theatre with a transparent knob on the handle and a leather purse, a reward offer, and various ads for services and jobs. Also appears are insurance pitches and printer ads from local businesses.

Paramount Theate Siegh

Help Wanted Notes and Ad Fragments

A messy clipping lists various help wanted items including a telephone operator job with years of experience and a waitress/housework ad for Young Indy. Other fragments mention truck driving and sales, hotel maids, carpentering, farm work, and a boy for a local task with addresses and contact numbers.

BELF Reiter Tucker Center Point

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