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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1934

Page

8

Chicago Hog Prices Hold Steady as Market Slows Across Regions

Hogs at the Chicago stockyards remained near steady in a slow market with total receipts around 26 700 at major terminals. Prices for top quality hogs hovered near 6 30 while Cleveland and Pittsburgh showed mixed moves and East Buffalo and East St Louis posted modest gains or steady prices. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices also fluctuated across the region with mixed steady to higher bids in several markets.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh East Buffalo East St Louis Jess East St. Louis S Dept Agricule Inchidine Benn ST. Pact Livestock South ST Paul U S. Dept. Arricult Ue Montana Kansas City BNO St Louis Joseph Veaee Sioux City Indianapolis

Bond Markets and SPM OVO Beste REVERS

OMAITA CISD Ten report of bond market movements and related financial indicators. Officials discuss reverse yield trends and potential impact on local district funding and investment strategies.

Hogs Unchanged on Local Market Prices Steady

Local market hogs show no change with steady prices across grades and a top around 580 dollars. Sinclair Hog Market lists truck hogs and packers with varied price bands for different weight ranges and quality grades.

Grain Movement Chicago Cash Grain Prices Summary

Grain and seed quotes with Chicago cash prices for wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and clover seed. Readable entries show No 1 No 2 No 3 and No 4 grade levels with bid prices and sample figures for various grains and seeds.

Chicago

Wall Street Stocks Drift Higher on Quiet Buying

New York AP reports the stock market edged up modestly amid restrained, selective buying. Commodities provided little support as grains eased and cotton barely moved, while bonds firmed on light demand. Several large issues posted small gains including Allied Chemical, Case, U.S. Steel, General Motors, and Du Pont amid widespread little-change activity.

New York Allied Chemical Case Bohn Aluminum American Can Western Union Industrial Rayon Celanese Howe Sound Spiegel-May-Stern American Telephone Steel Consolidated Gas du Pont Union Carbide General Motors Chrysler Johns Manville National Distillers Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Paramount American Smelting Cerro de Pasco Santa Fe Southern Pacific NY Central Standard Oil of California First National

Wheat Prices Drop as Grains Slump Across Board

Chicago wheat futures fell three cents to near three month lows as liquidation hits prices. December deliveries slipped below 96 cents, with other grains sliding in sympathy. Cash wheat unchanged with 39 cars received while corn and oats showed slight moves and light offerings.

Chicago Liverpool

Ward Line Assets Ordered in First Damage Suit

An admiralty court ordered impounding of Ward Line assets in a damage suit arising from the Morro Castle fire. The freeze covers the Oriente Siboney and Orizaba, sister ships, as Helen L Sherman seeks $50,000 against New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Co Atlantic Gulf West Indies Steamship Lines and Ward Line owners for alleged negligence.

Brooklyn, N Ward Line Admiralty Court Morro Castle Oriente Siboney Orizaba Federal Court Eastern District of New York Helen L Sherman Clara E Greismer New York and Cuba

Report on Unlicensed Sale Of Securities Activities

Washington AP reports that officials disclosed information about unlicensed securities sales. The federal agent said the inquiry involves a New York corporation and a staged sale scheme promising large returns to non residents and institutions.

Washington York

Assembly of Limb Manufacturers Meet at Congress Hotel

About 150 men gathered at the Congress hotel for the annual convention of the Association of Limb Manufacturers. The gathering focused on their wares and potential future ventures in golf tour points.

Chicago Congress Hotel Wedasdas Associaon Mhursaay

House prowler at work again in Cedar Rapids

A repeat thief struck three Cedar Rapids homes on Tuesday night after six break ins last week. In two houses the intruder woke residents and fled as they screamed for help. a total of 8.90 was taken from Mr Wheelan while Hazelton and Lindahl reported no losses.

Cedar Rapids Jerry Hazelton Second Avenue SE Hazelton Mrs. Hazelton Savenue SE Lindahl

Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Incidents Across Towns

In Tama a highway accident injures Mrs Charlottie Davies as a gravel trailer parts from a passing truck. Probate will seeks William Cole and Mary Cole will share estate in a joint will. Multiple town notes cover church receptions, new ministers, elections, obituaries, and local incidents from Clarence to Manchester with marriages, deaths, and relief projects.

Tama Charlottie Davies Prophetstown Til Joseph Bancroft Grinnel Davies Bancroft Henry Weber Erie Selum Swanson Enid Okla Tana Toledo William E. Cole Mary Cole Gladbrook Cole Lucile Kitzman Raymond H Cole Lucile Wittman Lora Stratton Lucile Hirtzman Grund Alberta Young Keith L Benner George W. Goodrick

Marion Council Sets Election on Cedar Rapids Gas Franchise

Marion held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss granting a franchise to Cedar Rapids Gas. A November 6 special election date was set to decide the proposal. Mark Anderson and Don Barnes presented the plan. the company has operated in Marion since 1931 without a franchise.

Cedar Rapids Gas Company Marion Mark Anderson Don Barnes

Stop Signs Placed Near Local Schools On Fifth Avenue

Mayor John Pazour and Superintendent C B Vernon announce a stop sign system to protect pupils crossing arterial highways near Fifth avenue senior and junior high schools. Signs will operate morning, noon and afternoon with police patrols and school janitors enforcing the rule.

John Pazour C. B. Vernon Fifth Avenue Jerry Mann Gene Miller W. J. Goodyear Miller Lincoln School Twelfth Street

Miss Marian Van Fossen Leads Oxford Club Officers

Miss Marian Van Fossen was installed as president of the Oxford club of the Methodist church. Other officers installed include Helen Crane program leader Henry Arp secretary Melvin Oldfather treasurer Raymond Manson and Richard Starry business managers Bernice Hilleridge publicity manager and corresponding secretary Dale Smith athletic manager Harriette Leasure recreation leader Freda Mary Smith Mildred Williams decoration committee Margaret Oldfather dramatic chairman Catherine Crane music chairman Mary Lockwood pianist Catherine Reinheimer club chef Raymond Smith membership chairman. The program featured a Psalm read by Virginia Murray violin solos by Mrs Paul Popejoy with Ruth Engstrom, a talk by Miss Alice Papes of Cedar Rapids Girl Reserves, vocal by Wilma Jackson, and a talk by Dr J M Walters.

Marian van Fossen Oxford Methodist Church Helen Crane Henry Arp Melvin Oldfather Raymond Manson Richard Starry Bernice Hilleridge Dale Smith Harriette Leasure Freda Mary Smith Mildred Williams Margaret Oldfather Catherine Crane Mary Lockwood Catherine Reinheimer Raymond Smith Virginia Murray Paul Popejoy Ruth Engstrom Alice Papes Girl Reserves The Cedar Rapids Wilma Jackson J. M. Walters

O. O. P. club opens year with no dinner at new president home

The O. O. P. club began its study year at the home of new president Mrs. Mary English in Orchard Heights with 17 members and one guest present. Officers introduced include Mrs. English as president and Mrs. Fontaine as federation delegate. The program centers on American history with yearbooks shown. Mrs. Walter Vaughn of Scarsdale attended.

O. O. P. Club Mary English Orchard Heights S. A. Fontaine English O. M. Carson J. M. Walters Lulu B. Secrist J. L. Papes W. R. Barber Sara Nott Federation F. S. Skinner Walter Vaughn Scarsdale N. Y

Mother Of Fugitive Held On Charge Of Smuggling Weapons

Elizabeth Mats mother of Robert Mais, held on charges of aiding the jail escape by Mais and Walter Legenza, after police say she smuggled two pistols labeled baked chicken in a can. Police found $158 in bills and a razor blade sewn into her dress upon arrival at the jail. The escape wounded three officers, one probably fatally.

Richmond, Va Robert Mais Walter Legenza Richmond City Elizabeth Mats Ince Neurday

Births at Mercy Hospital Record Two New Daughters

Renee born to Mr and Mrs Milo Brindlar at 1220 Second Avenue NW. Daughter Phyllis Ann born October 2. Mrs Janet Lae Comin of 1220 A Avenue NW reports daughter Cel at Mercy Hospital. Mr and Mrs Claude Ferguson-Tithan welcome son Oct 3 at Mercy Hospital.

Renee Born Milo Bpindlar I Daugheter Phyllis Mercy Hospital Sory Sand Janets Horn Claude Ferguson Tithan

Lagerquist Sermon at Baptist Church Ties Life Eternal to Service

The Rev A G Lagerquist spoke on the theme Gay Hold on Life Eternal urging Christians to seek God through prayer and self denial. He warned against worldly entertainments and business minded faith saying the world reads Christians more than the Bible. The sermon Wednesday will be The Touch of His Hand on Mine with music by men from Jordan's Grove and Prairie Chapel churches. Phone contacts listed for Gazette offices and emergency reach to Miss Lada Nott.

Monticello Thomas Irvin George George Sioux City Henry George John Fraser Mr. George Morgan Park Military Academy Chicago University of Iowan Phi Kappa Psi Hazel Pilkington Edgewood Janice Annabelle Clarence Sam Dean W Jd Macauley K. Pauth Dean Ida Simmons Dim Delown Dowd Fies Moines Davenport Dvcokan Nathan Hiegenson Alfred Wiepen Teeoteh Gid Palss Georia Nolan Baus Mer Ye Wisthoa Farehts Hutte Denank Ate ‘Statte Lar Cillbert Borua Mianes Maver HlAa Ue Ff Ued Heather Melvin Saeed Manic Sville Cheachat Geyer Labiens Ufehab Royal Letge Hoy Cine Athletic Club God Jordan's Grove Prairie Chapel

Linn county groups elect officers and host events

Mrs Anna Abbey of Cedar Rapids was elected chairman of the Linn county association of past matrons of the O E S at the Masonic Temple with Lorraine Circle of Marion as hostess. Officers chosen include Mrs Leon Blinks secretary. The meeting featured a play Sardines under Mrs R J Williams, and luncheon at New Hallwood. Guests came from Cedar and Malta chapters and from Walker Central City Center Point and Springville. The Young People of the Christian church elected Verle Breed president and other officers. Numerous other local clubs meet or plan events, including 4 H, contract bridge, Milk Retailers, Philathea class, and the Rail Way Trainmen auxiliary, with social and educational activities listed.

Anna Abbey Cedar Rapids Linn County Association Masonic Temple Lorraine Circle Marion Leon Blinks Walter Kennedy Lucy Pyle R. Lee ‘Taylor George Oxley Lyle Keith R. J. Williams New Hallwood Cedar and Malta Walker Central City Center Point Springville the Christian Church Verle Breed Blanche Hamm Anna Helen Martin Jean Leidigh Arminta Davidson Edward Hanna Endeavor Gladys Brenneman Annie Laura Davidson Church

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