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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1941
Page
2
Local tog market shows weak activity with cautious buyers and sellers unsure on prices. Officials note soft demand from retailers and small traders, while some stands report limited turnover and price drops in recent sessions.
A miscellaneous Cedar Rapids market listing shows assorted commodities with varied prices. Wheat, corn, barley, lemons, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, nuts, leather goods, and hides are priced in bulk or crate quantities, reflecting wholesale style figures and unit rates.
Market receipts show varied produce and dairy items with references to butter storage standards and egg refrigeration norms. Listings mention Idaho Minnesota Wisconsin and Wisconsin Green Mountains notes, with prices and dates indicating seasonal pricing and stock levels.
Central college defeated a league rival 13 to 6 in a Friday meet at the track. Thoarsedi led the sprint events with a strong finish while Rise 2 Dutehe and Ned a Teyard contributed to the win.
The market opened unevenly with uneven advances and declines as traders hesitated to extend Friday's upswing. Investors eyed the labor outlook and federal stance on closed shop issues while profit taking pressured several names including NY Central, Pennsylvania, Southern Pacific, American Smelting, General Motors, and Boeing.
Three dimensional drawings improve worker visibility of climate and manufacturing details, aiding faster airplane production. The page also lists numerous corporate stocks and prices across industries, including major names like Armour, Ford, General Motors, and U S Steel, reflecting market activity.
Trade reports note rust risk to North American wheat and rye while Washington markets show Canada wheat and flour selling in muted quantities. Soybeans slip, wheat futures ease, corn and oats decline with tender cash prices in Chicago commodities.
A major fire at the Fort Worth bomber factory under construction destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of metal forming machinery. The blaze endangered the main building and will slow construction of the 25 million dollar plant intended to assemble Consolidated Liberator bombers. The facility aims for 50 to 60 bombers per month with up to 16,000 workers.
Cedar Rapids Elks club purchased five thousand dollars in defense savings bonds. The $1,000 denominations were bought at par, paying 2.5 percent interest semi annually. Ira McGladrey, chair of the board, said the purchase shows club leadership in patriotism and pledges redeemability at par in 12 years.
Iowa Wesleyan defeated Simpson 19 to 0 in a conference football game Friday night. Kenneth Porter shifted from tackle to backfield and rushed 35 yards for the Tigers first TD, then Bob Buckney sealed the win with a 96 yard kickoff return.
ROMF RP reports a shakeup in Italian high command with Gen Francisco Piccolo ousted as chief of staff and under-secretary for aviation. He is replaced by Gen Rino Corso Fougier.
The item lists numerous aunts, uncles, and neighbors attending football games, funerals, and family gatherings in Marion. It records visitors from Chicago and Wisconsin, weekend guests, and local club meetings including the New Art club and Red Cross unit. It notes church groups, school folks, and players at the Iowa Minnesota game, with several obituaries and family milestones throughout.
In Des Moines, Walter Watson, Truck Drivers union official, faced a failed mistrial bid after a witness, Garrett Betts, shouted during cross examination. Betts testified he lost his job and health and blamed Watson as the trial judge overruled the defense motion.
AP report from San Jose documents 94 year old Joseph B Cambers declaring an end to relationships after his second divorce in two years from Emma Cambers, 78, as of Friday.
A digest of local church services includes Baptist Bible at 945 am Bible school and worship. St Joseph Catholic mass at 8 and 10 am. Christian Church morning worship at 1045 with sermon The Christ of God and Evangelistic service at 730 pm. Congregational morning worship and a 11:50 am meeting. Free Methodist Sunday school 945 and services 10:45 am and 7:45 pm. Y P M S at 715 pm. Methodist and Presbyterian offerings with sermons, pledge events, and youth activities. St Pauls Lutheran worship times. Seventh Day Church of God Sabbath and preaching. Prairie Chapel and Alburnett Methodist details. pastor names include Rev J McElliott, Rev Vernon H. Carter, Rev Venard McLaughlin, Rev Guy James, Rev Arthur W. Henke, Rev C V DeJong, Rev C E Krog. locations include Marion and surrounding areas.
Langer testifies he received $25 000 in 1937 for land company stock but argues he never delivered certificates. Prosecution asserts state bonds were moved via the Brewer company with substantial profits and ties to North Dakota figures.
The 9,000 ton British freighter Nottingham was torpedoed and sunk on her maiden voyage while carrying a load of Scotch whisky bound for the United States, according to marine circles reporting Friday.
Newspaper ad rate sheet from Cedar Rapids listing telephone submission rules for residents and prices by ad length and day. Includes lost and found notices and classified items, with sample ads and contact numbers.
A jumble of small ads lists services from upholstery, mattress work, and visiting cards to carpeting, hauling, junk buying, and fur services. Entries include C. R. Mattress Upholstering Co at 305 1st St SW with dial 2-5447, and various hauling junk buying numbers like 2-1334 and 3-0431.
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