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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1947
Page
7
CHICAGO AP hogs cattle and calves were quoted nominally steady with prices held firm on the week. Traders described light demand and steady bids across hogs and cattle as buyers and sellers parsed small changes in appetite for the livestock in nearby markets.
Chicago livestock markets show gains with higher rations at peak levels since September. Ewes up about one dollar weekly. bulk of good and choice native and western woolled lambs see four day activity around 23 506 to 25 35, with latest bids near 25 00 to 25 35. Feeder and yearling wethers hold around 21.00. slaughter ewes rise to about 28.75 to 34.10, with common and medium ewes near 7.50 to 8.50 and deck quality lambs noted for replacement trades.
Live livestock figures from Omaha indicate barrows and sows steady to mostly 25 cents higher, with best sows around 25.50. Cattle prices show steady to 1.25 higher on Wed steers, top heifers up to 25 cents higher, cows up to 25 cents higher, and stockers and feeders mostly steady. Fat cattle and lambs exhibit varied gains, with mixed slaughter and feeding lambs around the low to mid 20s and ewes trading higher or steady. Breeding stock and Montana stock figures appear in the summary.
C. R. Markets report Cedar Rapids hog prices down a quarter from Saturday following a Friday half-dollar rise. Prime butchers top at $24, with packers near $23.60 for 370 to 980 pounds. other weight bands trade around $23.50 to $22.75. Cattle and steers show varied quotes from 1050 to 1300 pounds at around $30.60 to $33.00, with feeders and cows listed in the mid-teens. Soybeans and hides noted with low market activity and standard No. 2 prices.
New York stock list shows continued selling with professional buyers providing limited short covering. Markets closed with declines across many issues, led by further retreats in the Dow and rails while transfers traded near 400000 shares amidst a broad mix of industrials and consumer names.
The market notes fractions generally declined with occasional interruptions by a small plus. Government bonds were not traded and foreign bonds showed little change either way.
Sioux City stock prices show hogs advancing with barrows and gilts up to 50 cents, late tops near 25.50 to 25.70, sows higher, feeders up. cattle quotes mixed to higher with steers around mid-teens to mid-50s and feeders near 18 to 26. sheep slaughter active with native and fed lambs mostly 22.50 to 24.25, ewes and yearlings 8.59 to 69.00, western lambs 20.35 to 20.75.
Market notes indicate feeders and steer calves steady to higher, cows and bulls mixed, vealers steady with some loads of stocker and feeder steers. Prices show mild gains for higher quality stock while lighter cattle vary.
Market report for interior Iowa and southern Minnesota over 24 hours to 8 am Saturday shows combined activity at 76 000, up from 60 600 last week and 70 000 a year ago. Prices mostly steady with slight declines, and marketing over weekend indicates some activity under 62 900. Trade includes various lot sizes and values noted in the fragmentary figures.
Grain futures eased from historic peaks on Saturday with wheat down about 5 cents, corn slipping around 32 cents, and soybeans modestly lower. Oats and barley showed limited moves as traders weighed supply signals and seed prices for Timothy and red top hay.
In Paris Harrys New York Bar endures as a symbol of American style with Yale and Princeton pennants on the walls and papers for homesick patrons. Owner Harry McElhone oversees a staff including Andy and Andre as memories of wartime years mix with daily crowds and a legendary dog-leash episode.
The report states about 534000 business concerns operate in motor vehicle sales and services across the United States, highlighting the sector's breadth and economic footprint.
Hollywood figure Frank Morgan laments the prominence given to divorces in Movietown. He notes that most marriages survive and argues happy unions deserve front page space, criticizing editors for chasing sensational splits. Morgan cites peers with long marriages to illustrate lasting devotion.
Joseph Hurley a 62 year old grandfather signed a written confession admitting he hammered to death his 11 year old grandson Donald J Hurley. He said I am a guilty man and God knows why. Police said the body was found in bed at the grandparents home. The hammer used was found behind the sofa.
AURORA Ill UP a grand jury refused to indict Mrs Laura Reid 55 after hearing her account of killing her son Louis 28 when he attacked her She was released from jail Mrs Reid a widow testified for two hours and said the shooting occurred November 17 the day after he returned from a state mental hospital for Thanksgiving containment
A brief verse by Edgar A. Guest emphasizes the value of compassion over wealth. It counsels parents to enjoy children, notes the importance of helping friends, and imagines a future when health care prompts relief from hardship. The poet laments worldly riches compared with a life well lived.
James M Curley returned to Boston City Hall amid cheers after serving five months in federal prison for mail fraud. He announced readiness to resume duties, moved to draft the 1948 budget, and address $38 million in contracts held up during his absence. Curley rejected retirement and reaffirmed his two year mayoral term.
AFL Teamsters President Dan J. Tobin ordered Local 706 members to honor their contract and refrain from any work stoppage or involvement in the printers' strike against six Chicago daily papers and Hammond Times, stressing adherence to the agreement with publishers.
In Shelbyville Indiana Raymond Joerger aged 34 was acquitted of murder in the death of Dale Richardson 38 after a two hour and 35 minute jury deliberation. The state alleged a judo based assault at a nightclub on August 16.
Laura Wheeler's new improved pattern offers quick to crochet hat with adjustable cord and gloves in three sizes. Includes charts photos and concise directions for knitting worsted plus optional metallic thread. Send 20 cents and pattern number name and address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill.
Paul P. Holst died Friday at his daughter's home in Marion. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Sunday in Yocom chapel with Rev. James P. Gable officiating. burial at Oak Shade cemetery. Pallbearers named. callers welcome at chapel.
Vivian Grassfield, 10, daughter of Mrs. Mable Grassfield of 509 Central Avenue, had an emergency appendectomy at St. Luke's hospital Thursday night. Mr and Mrs Michael Cira Jr and Mrs Cira's brother Charles P Kurt of Dubuque are visiting for Thanksgiving with their parents.
Mrs W H Lingard is reported ill at her home located at 2490 Fifth avenue. The notice notes illness but provides no further medical details or updates on her condition.
Bruce Phillips returned to Iowa City Friday after spending Thanksgiving with his parents. Phillips is pursuing a doctor's degree in physics at the University of Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Finger will leave for the South Saturday. Bob and Jean Mullaley, University of Iowa students, are spending the weekend with their parents, the Harold Mullaleys. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cippera and their children Louise and Bob were holiday dinner guests of Mrs. Cippera's parents, the J. B. Hemphills, at North Liberty.
Mrs. Clara Wilson and Mrs. N. A. Baker were guests Thursday of Mrs. Wilson's granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Hendrickson Jr., in Cedar Rapids. Also present were the Earl Wilsons of Lisbon with children Charlotte Graver of Iowa City and Donald Graver of Ames.
Thanksgiving at the De Jong residence drew guests from Dubuque Manchester Marion and Cedar Rapids including Mr and Mrs B F Vander Berg Mr and Mrs R J Kendall and their children Miss Mattie Brass Mrs Ruby Powles the Ed Sigfreds and the Karl W Kendalls and Harry Keller The Clemons family and Mrs James Clemons joined in a weekend visit at the J F Hunter home Students Robert Mitchell and Robert Wainwright of Iowa State College are visiting relatives with Wainwright a former Marion resident.
The listing names Marion churches Bible school times morning and evening worships, catechism, youth activities, choir rehearsals, mass times at St Joseph's Catholic, with pastors including Moore McElliott Goins Perry Potter Gable De Jong and notes on nursery, midweek prayer, and youth programs.
Local notices include church service details at ISTIAN CHURCH and Westminster Fellowship, plus obituaries, lost items, pets, and small ads. Entries mention Marion Cedar Rapids area services, auctions, and a variety of personal notices, repairs, and pawn shop style listings.
Anne Adams pattern 4531 offers a complete set of doll clothes including a Christmas hat jumper jacket blouse coat robe pajamas and lingerie for dolls sized 12 14 16 18 20 and 22 inches. Pretested easy to use with full directions and 25 cents in coins included. Send name address zone size and style number to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept 130 N Clinton St Chicago Ill.
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