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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1936
Page
12
Unofficial Monday livestock receipts show hogs 26 000, cattle 20 000, sheep 17 000. Heavy Saturday volume pressed prices slightly but the weekly 35 to 50 cent advance held with top hogs at 9.70 and lambs at 9.75.
Spurred by wage boosts and higher bonuses, stocks rallied on Saturday with many hitting new highs for the recovery. Gains ranged from fractions to about 3 points, some as much as 5, as about 1.5 million shares changed hands. Strong buying late in the session and firmer U S government securities supported the advance led by motors steels copper and alcohols with rails and utilities lagging. Prominent movers included Chrysler General Motors U S Steel Bethlehem Anaconda Kennecott Spiegel-May-Stern Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Allied Stores Pathe Celanese Johns-Manville and Du Pont.
Hogs receipts 10 000 including 9 000 direct with a scarce supply and steady to higher prices for better grade butchers in 200 290 lb ranges. Cattle receipts 1 000 with calves 100. strictly good to prime fed cattle and yearlings up 50 75c. top at 12.00 per 100 pounds for large loads. cows up 15 25c. Sheep receipts 3 000 with fat lambs 25 50c higher, best native and fed western loads 9.25 9.50, feeding lambs around 8.25 9.00.
Cattle receipts 300 with calves 100 show gains across feed steers yearlings and cows. Hogs 1 500 head with top 9 45 for 210 250 pounds and light weights up to 9 40. Sheep 1 200 head with lambs and ewes mixed gains noted in multiple price bands.
U S Department of Agriculture report for interior Iowa and southern Minnesota hog receipts at 22 yards and 9 plants reached 30 400 head for the 24 hour period ending 8 am Saturday up from 18 700 last week and 12 600 year ago Prices ranged from 7 00 to 9 45 per hundredweight with varying weights and loads noted. overall tone steady to firm with weekend heavy offerings and price spreads reflecting weight class.
U S Dept of Agriculture figures show receipts of 900 cattle at St Paul Minnesota. Strictly good and choice fed steers mostly 9 to 11 dollars per cwt with better grades near 10.75 to 11.00. Lower grades and stockers weaker with cutters and common cattle around 3 to 5.50. Bulk stockers and feeders 4.75 to 6.00 with some better lots 6.25 to 6.75. Most light weights 3.50 to 4.50.
Receipts show calves at 350 pounds steady, hogs about steady with a 25 cent drop from Friday, and sheep with fat lambs mostly 25 cents higher. Prices list feeder pigs up to 110 pounds, bloodlines, yearlings, beef cows and sows quoted across several weight classes.
Iowa hog prices compiled by the Associated Press list ranges for 140 to 425 pound hogs. Prices include 140-150 lbs at around 6.40 to 6.60, 150-160 lbs near 6.50 to 6.90, 180-200 lbs about 8.00, and heavier ranges up to 8.60 for 350-425 lbs.
Hogs steady across weight classes in Austin market. Prices range from 180 to 350 pounds with most numbers around 8 to 9 dollars per hundred pounds in several weight bands. Stronger buyers and lighter weights fetch mid to upper eights.
Heavy hogs rise by a nickel on the local market following Saturday gains in the good packers. Lighter good hogs hold at a top of 9.25 dollars while corn continues higher.
Market notes show calf good to choice 140-190 lbs and cattle ranges including choice steers 1100 lbs up and yearling categories with various weights. Wheat and Chicago cash provisions list prices for futures and commodities across oats corn beans barley rye timothy seed and lard and bellies with spot and futures figures.
Market list from Cedar Rapids shows bids for grain including corn oats rye and barley with prices per 70 pound units and bags of yellow corn. Fruit vegetables and staples such as lemons potatoes bananas lettuce celery cabbage onions grapes apples pears cranberries sweet potatoes and cured hides are priced with crate and box figures.
Foreign exchange rates in cents for multiple nations are listed with varied quotes and notations. Boston wool market reports active sales of greasy shorn domestic wool with price advances and broad buyer interest, detailing grease basis prices for Ohio fleeces across several grades.
J J Abbott aged 93, a Civil War veteran, married Victoria Sullivan Colvant aged 61 of Fort Smith Arkansas. She has one prior marriage. The ceremony took place today marking Abbott’s first marriage.
Corn futures rose about two cents on the Chicago grain pit with December delivery leading buying and shorts covering. Wheat advanced modestly, oats and rye gained fractions, and soybeans stayed weak as Argentine imports and a firmer cash market influenced activity.
AP reports wheat receipts at 63 cars with price quotes for several classes. No. 1 heavy dark northern spring 60 lbs price range 1.32 to 1.53, No. 1 dark hard Montana winter 1.24 to 1.27, No. 1 amber durum 1.39 to 1.53, No. 1 red durum 1.15, yellow 1.11 to 1.12. Oats No. 3 white 41 to 44 cents.
Chicago wholesale receipts and prices show butter steady at 9,338, eggs 2,116 firm with various grades and carloads, live poultry receipts 12 trucks steady with multiple breeds and prices, no turkeys listed. dressed meat prices and potato quotations follow with detailed grade and regional variations. Strong entities include Illinois and Wisconsin markets, and Pennsylvania or Colorado price notes appear in context.
AP recap from New York shows egg receipts 12 542 firm with varied grades and prices across categories, butter receipts 8558 steady to firm with creamery extra 92 score at 33 3 4c, cheese receipts 172 758 firm with unchanged prices, and live poultry steady with all freight.
New Oak Bond Review reports wide upswings in some industrial convertible liens. Overall trends are mixed with profit selling seen in medium priced rails. Government securities edged higher, while Treasury and federal mortgage issues fluctuated. American Rollin led gains as foreign loans added to advances.
In New York AP report bond trading showed mixed results as short term and long term Treasuries posted varied yields. The market reflected cautious activity with notable notes trading near 118.22 and 108.2 on select maturities.
A compiled list of stock prices and changes from Merchants National Bank and various American firms. Notable entries include Adams Express Bloomingdale, International Paper, General Electric, United States Steel, American Tobacco, and railroads. Prices show fractional gains and losses across industries with numerous company names and ticker-like figures.
John M. Owens of Palo reported to Cedar Rapids police that Mildred Herron a 16 year old girl from Palo had disappeared and was believed to be in Cedar Rapids. The family had taken her from a Davenport detention home to their home. She weighs 165 pounds has blonde hair blue eyes and wore a light brown tweed jacket.
Alonzo Jackson a 51 year old resident of Waterloo was arrested at 10 30 am Saturday after stolen women s apparel from Beverly s store 219 First Avenue SE was found on his person Police chased a Negro couple linked to shoplifting in downtown stores and using a car to move between locations Jackson was held at Ninth Avenue and Fifth Street SE on charges of larceny from a building He had a suspended $100 sentence for disturbing the peace by peeping in windows and had previously used the name George Knox of Waterloo
The Y W C A carnival drew about 400 people Friday evening. Attendees enjoyed roller skating in the gymnasium and dancing in the third floor ballroom. The second floor offered sideshows with novelties foods and fortune telling. An orchestra played for dancing and a floor show featured Edith Wallace and Cecil Reed of the Three Gold Flashes with rapid tap dancing.
Mary Louise Bubeck 24 connected with radio WMT died Friday night in a local hospital. A Cedar Rapids native born May 22 1912 she attended Cedar Rapids public schools Highland Park Detroit and Cedar Rapids Business College. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m Turner chapel burial Oak Hill cemetery.
Twella McGowan heads home to Huntington Park California after visiting Marion. Tonight Mr and Mrs Knight host guests for dinner and a progressive party at multiple homes. Several clubs meet with guests and reports from state convention are read. fundraising supported dental funds and needy families.
Mrs. H. N. Strader hosted the Marion Shakespeare club Thursday evening as Mrs. J. L. Papes reviewed act 4 of Othello. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Addie Shumack’s home with Mrs. D. Earl Miller in charge. Refreshments were served to ten members.
Ralph Hanson was honored Friday evening at a surprise party given by his sister Miss Carrie Hanson for his birthday. A group of boys attended the event with games played and refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wasaba of Roanoke Virginia have been visiting Mr and Mrs R J Williams. They left for Oxford Junction and were en route to California.
Mrs Addie Shumack reviewed We Are Alaskans at the Reading Circle gathering held Friday at Mrs Nicholas Miche's home. Ten members answered roll call sharing Alaska adventure tales.
In Cedar Rapids district court Judge F O Ellison issued temporary injunctions to halt an execution sale set for November 16. The $7 175 judgment was obtained by T L Thomas, administrator of the Raymond Lloy Thomas estate, in a highway death claim against T E Charter. Mrs Charter says one property is hers, title obtained in 1924, while Mr Charter claims homestead exemption for the other. The fatal accident occurred July 16 1935 at highway No 11 viaduct at Louisa.
William B R H Cooke 70 of 1523 Fifth Street NW Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital at 8 30 p m Friday after a short illness He was born July 14 1866 in Cedar Rapids lived here except twelve years in Oecel wein Ia He married Fannie Frances Rebec in 1891 Surviving are his wife three children Herbert J Cooke Mrs Charles J Kriz and Rose Cooke one brother Frank X Cooke two grandchildren Caroline and Jimmy Cooke and a sister Mrs Elizabeth Brant of Iowa City He belonged to the tinsmiths union I O O F Security Benefit lodge and Bethany Congregational church Funeral services will be at 2 p m Monday in the Barta chapel conducted by Rev James Waery Burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call at the Barta chapel Sunday evening.
Judge F O Ellison grants C Karlan a 1482.15 default judgment in rem against Luella Millard and Neva Millard. Home Owners Loan Corp obtains a 3824.09 default judgment in rem against W H Clark and Catherine Clark.
Amanda Barnes Heral sues William J Heral for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. Raymond Haines seeks divorce from Katherine Haines. The Haines marriage date is May 30.
Funeral services for J. W. Plotz will be held Sunday at 2 30 p.m. in Barta chapel with Rev. Joseph Bren officiating. Burial will follow Saturday evening. Born March 16 1872 in Ceska Trebova Bi4iemia he came to the United States at age seven. He spent forty years in retail grocery and meat business and was among the city’s oldest butchers. He belonged to Z C B J order.
The court approves the twentieth report of D. W. Bates as receiver of Corn Belt Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids. Ben S. Summerwill, examiner-in-charge, details cash on hand at Sept 30 of 14899.03 and notes that sixty percent dividends have been paid to depositors to date.
Vin cent Shepherd aged 23 had a charge of illegal possession of alcoholic liquor dismissed in district court by Judge F O Ellison on state motion for lack of evidence. Shepherd pled not guilty on October 27.
Mrs. Emma Forest, widow of James B. Forest, a former B C R and N railroad conductor, died in Pasadena California. A word received here says she was once a Cedar Rapids resident and the body will be brought to Turner chapel for funeral services. Further notice will be announced.
An action under a lease brought by Cyril J. Ryan as administrator of the Ellen Ryan estate against Ernest Buelow and Pauline Bue ne was dismissed with prejudice by order before Judge A B in district court on October 6.
The will of Charles Philip Wieneke who died October 26 was admitted to probate in district court Saturday. His widow Otillie Anna Wieneke is named beneficiary and executrix. The will was made December 4, 1923.
The Past Noble Grands association of the Rebekah lodge was entertained Friday at Mrs. Robert Burns home. Plans were made for a Christmas party on December 4 at Mrs. Harold Ballard's home. Refreshments for seventeen women were served by Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Ethel Gorsuch, and Mrs. Ralph Smith.
The Service class met Thursday at Mrs. C. C. Ellison home with twenty women present. Mrs. E. C. Hamm presided and Mrs. Irving E. Wade led the devotional on Home Life Pattern. A quilt top was presented to be quilted and given to an orphans' home in St. Louis.
The Electa Circle of the King’s Daughters gathered Friday at Mrs. George Kindler’s home. Mrs. Andrew P. Munson led the devotional, Mrs. Willis Jordan taught the lesson on "Rachel, Jacob’s Wife," and twelve members answered roll call with verses on charity.
Theo Waline hosted a Friday evening dance for local youths. Prizes for high score went to Janet Derflinger and Maurice Flack, with consolation prizes to Edward Conrad and Susan Hawkins. Attendees included Glatha Port June Milner Susan Hawkins Janet Derflinger Theo Waline Robert Newlin John Forrester Charles Shaffer Maurice Flack and Edward Conrad.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church met Friday at Mrs Ray McCalley's home. Mrs Fred Lang led the program The Negro and Religion with spirituals and poems. Mrs Irving E Wade organized a peace program. Mrs C A Dykes led devotion. Twenty two women attended.
Mr and Mrs John Larkin entertained Friday evening at a picnic supper then hosted bridge for three tables. Mrs Oscar French and B E Beiber won prizes for high scores.
Members of Robert Mitchell Woman's Relief Corps No. 126 met at Mrs. John B. Fosdick’s home on Friday to sew. They made articles for children at Perkins hospital in Iowa City and for needy people in Marion.
Church notices list service times and sermon topics for Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Pilgrim, Union, Free Methodist, Methodist, and Presbyterian congregations. Highlights include Inman and Wade preaching, Armistice day sermon, and a peace rally at St. Paul’s in Cedar Rapids.
Fisher pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Carl Wallace superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with sermon The Issues of Life. Maude Aldrich guest speaker on The Motion Picture Problem. Mrs. Irvin Ford organist. St Pauls Evangelical Luther pastor C E Krog Sunday school 9 30 a m worship 10 30 sermon Three Great Obstacles in Trying to Follow Jesus. Martin Wiedbusch choir director Miss Lois Lockwood organ. Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue sabbath school 10 30 worship 11 30.
Weekly Sunday programs for business and professional girls at the Y W C A open tomorrow with open house from 2 30 to 10 30 p m. Activities include games supper and programs for working girls. A 6 30 p m talk by Mrs Evelyn Millis Duvall of the Chicago association for child study and parent education will highlight the first session.
George Moran aged 62 of Sioux City received a 30 day county jail term in police court for intoxication. Mrs. J E Hardwick left for Tulsa Oklahoma, accompanied by Mr and Mrs George E Wilcox of Central City. A short circuit in light wiring caused a garage fire at 286 Johnson avenue NW owned by W Snell and used by L A Blood. Firemen responded to a chimney fire at 806 Tenth street SE that damaged a dwelling.
Police Saturday sought the owner of a two foot high granite tombstone found at 2:30 p.m. Friday by Patrolmen Weiland and Stearns in the park in front of 369 Eighteenth Street SE. The stone bears the inscription Father and is held at the police station.
Mrs Sylvia Hollenbeck of 716 Eighth Street NW attended the funeral of her sister in law, Mrs Nancy Blair. Blair died Sunday in Boulder Colorado, where she had lived twenty six years. Services were held in Boulder and in Gibbon, where she had lived thirty four years. Burial followed in Gibbon.
J. D. O Rourke of Minneapolis fined $1 and costs for double parking. Rapids Chevrolet Co vehicle tagged and fined $1 and costs. J E Gable of 317 Eighth Street SE fined $1 and costs for improper parking. Overtime parkers paying $1 and costs include M E Collogan 1215 Sixth Ave SE F D Maher 518 Forest Dr SE and Robert Yates 1709 Seventh Ave SE.
Fred Taylor and Lena Augermeier, both about 40 and residing at 629 C Avenue NE, were fined 50 plus costs or sentenced to 15 days in county jail by Justice A. S. Reed for larceny of coal. Arrested at 10:27 a.m. Friday after Roy Worthington and Milwaukee railroad special agents caught them in the act at the Dewey avenue yard, with about a ton and a half of coal found in their house. Both chose jail time.
A notice outlines special low rates for work wanted ads and warns the Gazette will not show more than one incorrect insertion. It mentions ad classifications and United States currency symbols and cautions readers about errors in the insertions.
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