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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1941
Page
12
Markets show salable hogs down on some days but with steady to higher bids in others. Cattle and sheep receipts remain moderate with steady to firm trends, while regional reports note slow demand for some categories and selective gains for prime lot sales.
Receipts show 2800 hogs and 2200 cattle with mixed tone. Slaughter steers steady to higher, hogs 190 to 340 pounds up, cows and bulls mixed, fat lambs scarce and firm, overall market compares with prior period.
Hog prices rose with all grades up ten cents on the local market. Cattle ranges show choice to prime steers up to 11.75 per cwt with various grades noted, including yearlings and cows, all reflecting modest gains across categories and weights.
Market recount notes 37 trucks of geese under 12 lbs and young tom turkeys 20, young hen turkeys 22, butter and cheese varieties listed. Market shows firm activity with dairy items and promotional pricing, marked by mixed availability and regional brands.
Fragmentary data shows river stage changes with notes like fall and no change. Mentions Dushuane and Davenport with numbers 124 102 and 14, while the rest remains unreadable.
Bishop Ralph Magee lectured at Trinity Methodist on Christian Vitality stating faith derives from experience. He warned against confusing wishful thinking with faith and urged fellowship with God to gain vitality. He noted holiness takes time and outlined upcoming talks on helping others and applying vitality.
The Rev. John B Hubbard rector of St Mary's Episcopal Church Park Ridge will speak at Mount Hermon lodge past masters night The event opens with dinner at 615 p m Worshipful Master O L Eckert presides Walter Potter introduces the past masters A motion picture biography of living past masters will be shown by Dr Hoyt Thomas All Master Masons invited
A Cedar Rapids markets page lists grain prices for wheat and corn types, barley, and soybeans, along with shelled corn and straw values. Poultry rates cover weights and breeds with varied prices, while wholesale fruit and vegetable figures list Colorado celery, lemons, oranges, lettuce, onions, cabbage, and apples, plus raisins and grapefruits. Hides and animal product prices are given, including various calf and horse prices.
Courthouse Ras Lahen resident 49 of 810 Avenue NE petitions for 86500 against Myron and William Jensen after being struck November 5 by a car driven by Myron Jensen at First Avenue East. He suffered a compound fracture and forearm lacerations. Police say jaywalking charges were considered but not filed.
Wilbur J. Rambo, 34, of 311 First Street SW, pled guilty to drunken driving and was fined 300 dollars plus costs by Judge C J Haas. A three month county jail term was suspended on payment of the fine, with installments of 25 dollars per month. Police observed the weaving car on First Avenue Sept 30 and arrested him. Initially he pled not guilty, with the case slated for the November criminal assignment.
Henry Smith, 19, of Walker reported his car was damaged in a two car crash on highway 150 four miles south of Center Point Tuesday morning. He said the other driver stopped and then fled after making a sudden turn in front of him.
Leona Eldora Buehler files for divorce from Henry Andrew Buehler after 21 years of marriage. She cites cruel and inhuman treatment and asks the court to decide custody of their five children and establish an equitable support settlement. The couple wed July 27, 1920 in Centerville.
The will of Peter F. Fuhrmeister, who died Oct 22, was admitted to probate Monday with Jessie Co. and Forrest L. Fuhrmeister named executors without bond. Rose Fuhrmeister receives $1,500 and title to all property. Franks and Sons obtained two judgments Monday after defendants defaulted, including $16,671 against Alva Kamberling and $46.30 against Mr and Mrs Ralph Burroughs.
St Louis reports a synthetic blood cement made of crystals like table salt that sticks red blood cells to form clots. Dr E A Daisy and Dr S A Thayer of St Louis University described the treatment at the Southern Medical Association meeting, citing its role in preventing violent hemorrhages and saving lives.
Major security and commodity markets in the United States and Canada were shut Tuesday in observance of Armistice Day. Livestock yards in various sections of the country operated as usual.
The Rev Dr Marion H Williams told Roosevelt junior high students that democracy is a way of living not just a government. He described democracy as an opportunity turned achievement and a practice of living together as a community. Emmet Collister led the pledge. loyalty song and America were sung under Miss Margaret Porter.
A string of death notices from Cedar Rapids region announces the passing of Charles Edwin Freeman 71 of Fourth Avenue SE after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday in Shellsburg with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Freeman lived in Cedar Rapids 30 years and was born October 25 1870 in Topeka Kansas. He is survived by his wife Hildragard and daughter Ethel both of Cedar Rapids, plus siblings in Shellsburg.
Funeral services for Mrs Wen cil Drahozal of 1634 Fourteenth Avenue SE were scheduled at Polansky chapel at 8 30 am and 9 am at St Wenceslaus church with Msgr. August Vojacek presiding. Burial followed at St Johns cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7 30 pm Tuesday by the Christian Mothers Rosary society and St Martha’s lodge.
Funeral services for Rollin Burns Varney of Custer South Dakota will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Barta chapel with Rev Bernard R Fesler and Dr Marion H Williams officiating. Burial follows at Oak Hill cemetery. Rosary for the Varneys will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the residence 1739 B avenue NE. Burial for Rollin Burns Varney to follow at Oak Hill cemetery. Burial will be in Mount Calvary cemetery. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
St Pauls Methodist choir rehearsals move to Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Dairydale residents meet Thursday at 8 p m. Women of the Moose War Relief chair Kathryn Kaufman meets Wednesday at 9 a m at the Red Cross sewing room. Carrie Marcombe lodge Degree of Honor No 2 meets Saturday at 1 30 p m at Sokol hall. Central Park Presbyterian Congenial Couples Thursday at 8 p m. Betty Hauskins and Lucille Dresselhaus hostesses. Evangelist D E Patrone to speak on Father Divine at Church of the Nazarene Tuesday at 7 30 p m with a sacred violin duo in revival. Junior Hadassah meets Wednesday 7 30 p m with Young Judaeans guests. Betty Rapoport presiding. Central Park Presbyterian annual praise and thank offering service Wednesday 7 30 p m with men chorus and Rev Paul Shedd speaking. Public invited to attend at the church. Private First Class Warold Hamor of Camp Claiborne Louisiana, first cook with Company H 136th Medical Regiment 34th Division, is on a 15 day furlough visiting his parents at 219 Third Street SW.
Queen of the West lodge No 2 and Ladies Society of B of LF and E plan a 2 pm gathering Wednesday in the K P hall. Members urged to attend for committee reports and social arrangements.
Garrett Venhorst of Cedar Rapids was fined $40 and costs by Justice Ed Wetherbee in Central City Sunday for carrying a loaded gun on a highway. The judge suspended all but $10 and costs.
Paul Engle of the University of Iowa journalism program begins a lecture tour of the east with appearances planned at Harvard Amherst and Columbia. He expects to return December 1.
Forty newsboys and their boss, Alex Fidler of The Gazette, were guests of Bill McGuire at the Palace theater Monday. The program featured Billy the Kid with Robert Taylor and Hurry Charlie Hurry led by Leon Errol in the lead role.
The Rev. Frank H. Ward, superintendent of the Sunshine Mission, was chosen vice-president of the Chicago district of the International Union of Gospel Missions at the annual Milwaukee convention. Herbert Eberhardt of Indianapolis was elected president of the organization.
The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Display club met at the D. and L. Grill in Iowa City on Monday evening for its November session. Alden Meregrow and Joe H. Cox, University of Iowa School of Fine Arts faculty, spoke on National Art Week and its impact on artists and retail displays. Ed Urbans led the program with C. E. Irwin presiding.
More than 200 attended the Cedar Rapids Restaurant Association annual banquet at the Roosevelt hotel. Dempsy Jones and his musicians provided entertainment and dancing followed the show. Iowa Restaurant Owners officials present included Stanley B. Shane Paul H. Martin Mrs Clara Allen and W E Bramhall. A state executive board session preceded the local meeting at the Roosevelt hotel.
The Rapids association will hold its election Monday December 8 to choose the new 1942 officers led by President Edward H. Jones and Vice President F L. Schneider with O A Johnson as secretary and John Thomas as treasurer.
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We thank Rev Serovy Mrs Polansky and Sisters of Mercy hospital pallbearers friends and relatives who were kind during the death of our husband and father Mrs Anna Conway and a family RS
Multiple lost items including a brown billfold with money and papers, a blue leather bag, a yellow gold wrist watch, a black female puppy, and a brown leather purse with name Betty. Several rewards offered. contact numbers provided. Also appears as a page full of jewelry loans, Christmas portraits, driving shares, printing and fur services, and various ads for beauty, hats, and repairs.
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