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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1939

Page

8

Hogs Weakness Pushes Prices to Five Year Low

Chicago and multiple markets report hogs slipping to multi-year lows as receipts rise. Estimated next week hogs total 95 000 with 190-270 lb barrows around 35.60 to 36.00 and 63 cents lower for lighter weights. Cattle and sheep show mixed moves with steer and yearling declines yet yearlings steady. hogs, sows, and barrows broadly weaker across Omaha Des Moines Sioux City and Austin market summaries.

Cinago Tinestock Chicago Sophie Arceipts Fiitayo Pat Searless Ouadie Landhter Siolx City Sioux City OMAH OMAHA_ AP US Dept Agriculture Iowatiog Associated Press Mason City Iowa Des Moines ST Pau South ST Paul 'Sap sFew -State Mkt Choicer Rane SOTO Hechthors Hans Siren Kansas Omaha St. Joseph St. Paul Indianapol Buffalo Cincinnati Tone A.gng A.o

Hogs Dime Lower On Local Market

Hogs continue to weaken on the local market with all grades dropping 10 cents Saturday. The top quote declines to 5.45 dollars while cattle remain steady.

Cedar Rapids Miscellanieous Prices for Grains and Produce

A Cedar Rapids listing compiles wholesale prices for grains and produce including Wheat No 1 32c No 2 29c No 3 29c Rye No 2 39c Barley No 3 27 35c Oats White No 2 32c No 3 29c Shelled corn No 2 yellow 41c Soybeans new crop No 2 yellow 39c hay straw prices meats butterfat and poultry rates for various weights and breeds with fruits vegetables and general market items such as hides calves and horse hides, ending with pony and mule hide terms.

Markets Show Mixed Prices For Poultry And Produce

Chicago spot prices show varied loads with receipts for turkey and other poultry. Eggs and butter hold firm while potatoes and regional russets drift with steady to slightly weaker notes across Idaho Nebraska and Wisconsin markets.

Chicago U.S Idaho Nebraska U. S Lai Colorado Colorado Red McClures Bliss Triumphs U S Michigan Minnesota Red River Valley New York Express

Mississippi River Stages Report For Davenport System

River stage figures show Hastings 26 Nochange, La Crosse 94 rising, Dubuane 65 falling, Keokuk 23 steady, Keokuk 23 and St Louis 27 rising slightly. Memphis 0.5 rise, Riscol 03 listed with nochange and Davenport at 35 falling amid overall river fluctuations.

Mississipet River Davenport API— Hastings Nochanse la Crosse Nochange Prefrie du Chienne Nochanse Dubuane Fall of Davenport Nochange Keokuk Ried St Louis Fall Cetro Riscol Memphis Rise

City of Flint Crewman Hospitalized With Ulcers

Bergen Norway reports a crew member from the American freighter City of Flint is hospitalized with ulcers. Unloading of the ship has not started yet.

Bergen Norway City of Flint

Mild stock advances as market shows sluggish session

New York AP reports a mild stock market upswing with scattered gains and many issues flat or down. Transfers hovered around 300000 shares as domestic optimism and limited European war influence kept trading subdued. Notable movers included U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors and United Aircraft among others.

New York U. S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Chrysler General Motors Us, Rubber Glenn Martin United Aircraft North American Aviation Southern Pacific Kennecott Anaconda Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck J. C. Penney General Electric Standard Oil Nu J Jn Curb Electric Lockheed N J. Zine Borne Scrymser

Wall Street Stocks and Local Property Transfer Notice

Wall Street stock quotations list numerous corporations with wide swings and percent changes, reflecting active trading. The page also records a deeding of Lot 10 in Vernon Heights addition to Nelle Hedges and Fannie M. Hedges and Coleen J. Hedges for $1 and value consideration, dated 8-28-39.

Edward M. Soboda, Jr Nelle Hedges Peddie Fannie M. Hedges Coleen J. Hedges N. d Vernon Hts C. R

Wheat Up Fractions To Cent In Chicago Trading

Wheat prices edged higher fractions to a cent on the Chicago board of trade as dry weather forecasts for the winter wheat belt supported demand. December wheat led gains, with soybeans rising to seasonal highs, and export activity noted as slow. Local receipts counted 18 wheat cars, 133 corn cars, and 93 bean cars.

Chicago Board of Trade Kansas City Minneapolis Winnipeg U. S Holland

Winnipeg Market and Chicago Cash Provisions Snapshot

Market report notes Chicago cash provisions with bids for wheat corn oats soybeans and seeds. Minnesota Minneapolis and Winnipeg forward prices appear with No 1 and No 2 grades, including mixed cash wheat and various seed and barley quotes.

Chicago

Bond Markets and Indexes in Saturday Trading

US government bonds closed higher with Treasury 4s at 119.19 and Home Owners Loan 3s at 107.80. Industrials led gains with rail and utility sectors mixed. stocks showed modest changes as market averages reflected a cautious session.

ISD US Bonds New York Treasury

Wisconsin cheese quotes and Boston wool prices

Wisconsin cheese exchange notes prices for daisy, brick, cheddars and horns with ranges around 15 to 25 cents. In Boston, domestic wools moved slowly with broader inquiries. graded combing and bright fleecy wools held steady at 39 to 42 cents grease for fine grease, 42 to 44 cents for half bloods, and 46 to 40 for three-eighths and quarter bloods.

Boston IU. S. Dept

City Briefs Dubuque Folk At Mission

A Dubuque delegation aided Sunshine Mission's Friday service where Evangelist Eugene Palmer spoke on Amusements. Attending were Rev W A Masters and Rev William MacNiven, mission leaders, Mrs W A Masters and family, Rev C C McIntire of Washington DC, with musical numbers by the Hinkin brothers and Ione Thompson. Palmer will perform magic tricks stories and songs tonight.

Dubuque Sunshine Mission Eugene Palmer W. A. Masters William MacNiven Dubuque City W. A Masters Mildred Irene John C.C. McIntire Washington, D. C Hinkin Brothers Ione Thompson Virginia Miner Palmer

Memory talk at Church of God by Dr. C A Stewart

Evangelist Dr. C A Stewart spoke on Memory at the Church of God on L avenue and Eighth street NW. He cited Joseph’s story to illustrate memory as both angel and demon and noted psychology is still in infancy and memory cannot be destroyed or traded. Stewart plans two Sunday talks at 10 am and 7:30 pm with no Saturday meeting as revival runs through Nov 29.

Joseph Egypt C. A. Stewart Church of God L Avenue Eighth Street NW Stewart

Citizenship talk at Marion lodge honors past masters

Dr Warry M. Gage president of Coe College spoke at a Marion lodge No. 6 reception on citizenship and democracy in religion. Past masters honored included P O Clark W G Buck H M Livingston and others. 150 members and guests attended a pre dinner.

Warry M. Gage Coe College Marion Lodge No. 6 A. F Masonic Temple United States P O. Clark W G. Buck H. M Livingston Earl Welsher R. E. Leidigh P C Lassen E. A. Starry F. C. Newlin C. A Bradley C. A Wissler Irvin L. Ford J R. Roberts Frank Cloughy N. F. Breed Ware Lake P. O Clark Cline August Beyer E T Gough Mount Vernon R E. Lehdigh Marion Kenneth V Murdoch Rose Wilcox Melvyn Arp Burton Si Saxton Iowa Cedar Rapids Gage

Mrs. Ethel Gumm Weds William P Gilmore in Yuma

Mrs Ethel Gumm mother of Judy Garland wed William P Gilmore a Santa Paula California salesman in Yuma Friday night. Studio work in Hollywood kept Miss Garland from attending.

Yuma Ariz Ethel Gumm Judy Garland William P Gilmore Santa Paula Calif Studio Worl Hollywood Miss Garland

Marion area churches host varied services and events

A roundup of church schedules lists Baptist, Catholic, Christian, Congregational, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran and other groups. Times cover Bible school 9:45 am, worship at 10:45 am or 11 am, with sermons on topics such as The Happy Hungry and Delightful Beggars. Choirs, youth groups, and Crusade talks fill the week.

L. W. Inman St. Joseph's Catholic T. J. MceElliott Christian—Bible School C. G. Ellinger Pilgrim Highraaders Herbert Livingston Young People’s Missionary Society Susan Sanborn Sixth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Arthur W Henke Epworth Marion Christian Endeavor Union G. K. Thompson C. V. R. de Jong Christian Endeavor Marion C. E Union St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Carl E Krog Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel J. B. Clyde Epworth League Alburnett J B. Clyde

Cedar Rapids Incorporations Filed for Winter Sports Club

Court House News notes filings with County Recorder Demp sy Jones including Cedar Rapids Winter Sports club a non profit entity to promote winter sports and intra city competition. Also recorded Wade's Way Inc Cedar Rapids a business dealing in money realty and building with officers K S Wade E Wade and R W Coombs as vice president.

Dempsy Jones Cedar Rapids L. D. Dennis H. B Helscher Leo Zbanek A G Keyes George Hearn Earle Nichols Leon Drapela J J. Shepard Charles Racer Wade's Way, Inc K. S. Wade E. Wade L. A Juergens R. W. Coombs

Bauer Not Guilty On Second Hog Theft Charge

John Bauer 41 of Waterloo, named as key figure in an eastern Town hog theft ring, pled not guilty Saturday to eight hogs stolen Aug 24 from the Paul Zingula farm near Mount Vernon. He had been sentenced Tuesday to an indeterminate five year term in Fort Madison prison on another hog theft charge. Bond set at 1500 dollars. Settlement of Harlen L. Candler custody modification approved, relieving him from support while children are out of Iowa and granting custody of a son during vacations until June 1941.

John Bauer Waterloo Linn County Paul Zingula Mount Vernon Bauer Fort Madison Harlen L. Candler Helen Candler Helen Candler Braker C. J. Haas Candler Iowa

Fairfax Home Robbed by Sneak Thieves

Mrs Alvin Schley of Fairfax reported to Sheriff Jim Smith that her home was entered last Saturday night while occupants were away. Thieves took seventy cents in change and several jars of canned meat from the Schley residence.

Fairfax Alvin Schley Jim Smith Schley

Sanders Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence

Willard Sanders aged 23 of Pale had a larceny charge dismissed by Judge H C Ring on Saturday after county attorney moved for lack of evidence. The case related to the disappearance of a state fish rescue net here on September 20, 1936.

Willard Sanders Pale H C Ring

Father Given Son's Custody Modified Divorce Decree

A divorce decree issued July 27, 1936 was modified by Judge H. C. Ring on Saturday, granting custody to the father under a stipulation. The ruling affects the son's living arrangements and intends to reflect the parties' agreement and best interests.

H. C. Ring

Classified Want Ad Rates and Submission Details

Out of town want ads payable in advance with a 10 cent extra charge for box numbers handled care of The Gazette. Special low rates for work wanted. Ads may be telephoned mailed or brought to The Gazette. Acceptance times are noon for same day and 8 pm Saturday for Sunday edition. The Gazette not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Dial 2-1121 Ad-Taker.

Gazette United States Gazette Office Sunday Gazette Cedar Rapids Allied van. Lines, Inc Lynch Transfer & Storage Co 4Th Ave Cedar Rapids Knitting Co I. K. Schaeffer Kresge Sriggi Rapid Specialty Co C.S.P Bartuneck's Calif Marlon L. A L. A, Lower. Jeweler 2Nd St Lawrence R. Caldwell E Ave Nell D. Lybureer F Ave W. Young Allied van Lines, Inc Calder's van & Storage Co., Inc Dial National Cleaners Griffith Feather Mattress Co Los Angeles Iowa

Custody awarded to Edna Wharton and multiple filings reported

John Wharton as plaintiff in a custody action had custody of a minor son. A long establishment action against A V Kriz with Vernon C Ritze and Clara Ritze as defendants was dismissed with prejudice. Administrators named for Jennie Stark include Lewis Stark and Bruce Stark with a $4000 bond. Alma Steele seeks divorce from Ivory G Steele on cruel and inhuman treatment. marriage on March 21 1923 in Cedar Rapids.

John Wharton Edna Wharton A V. Kriz Vernon C. Ritze Clara Ritze C. J. Haas Lewis Stark Bruce L. Stark Jennie Stark Cedar Rapids Alma Steele Ivory G Steele

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