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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1941
Page
2
Chicago AP reports hog prices remained steady with a week of slow retreat ending. Estimated Monday salable volumes show cattle 18 000 hogs 15 000 sheep 10 000. Hog arrivals were about 9 000 head lower than last week while sheep were down 10 000. Cattle receipts were slightly larger at the principal markets despite broadly smaller totals.
Receipts mix with hogs at Chicago near steady, top hogs around 11.20 and 11.40 for lighter weights. cattle at Omaha mostly higher on some weights, feeders mixed. sheep activity firmer on fat lambs while breeding stock weak. Regional quotes include Mason City and Waterloo hogs with taxes up to 12.60 for Heifers lower, western stockers steady.
Combined hog receipts at 19 concentration yards and 13 packing plants in Interior Town and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8am Saturday totaled 24,600, down from 32,100 year ago. Barrows and gilts priced from 140 to 500 pounds varied, with 180-200 lb animals at about 10.25, and 300-330 lb hogs near 10.05, while sow prices ranged around 39 to 47 dollars per hundredweight.
East Lansing Michigan AP reports Purdue coach Charlie Bachman reaches 200 major college games as a head coach in his 23rd season. The milestone comes with the Purdue Michigan State tilt on November 8.
Local hog prices eased slightly with light futures movement as butchers reported mixed demand. The sheep market showed a steady tone while lamp prices quoted at 75.00 to 810.50 per unit, with reductions tied to quality.
Cedar Rapids market roundup lists grain prices for Wheat No 1 at $1.02 and No 2 at 9 cents per bushel, Rye No 2 at 5 cents, Barley No 3 at 3 cents, and shelled corn No 2 at 8 cents. Straw prices steady at 11 and 9 dollars per bale, Poultry prices vary by weight and breed, Fruits and vegetables show modest gains with celery at 30 cents, lemons at 6.50, oranges at 4.64, potatoes at 2.35, apples at 1.76, and grapes at 2.00. Hides and livestock quotes include No 1 cured hides at 12 cents, No 2 at 11, calf hides up to 20 cents, horses priced 5.25 and 4.75, with pony pricing noted as half price.
New York bond market finished the Saturday session with muddled gains and losses. Corporate issues led by long term notes gained up to 5/32 point while over the counter government prices showed strength on some issues. Missouri Pacific 5s of 1977 and Nickel Plate 4 2s rose, while Southern Pacific 4 4 55 of 1969 and Illinois Central 4 5 fell. American Telephone and Studebaker 6s also rose amid uneven noise in foreign rounds.
The Boston wool market reports broadening domestic interest with fine French combing length wools sold at 1.05 to 1.07 dollars scoured basis and Texas wools at 1.05 to 1.08. Fine combing Ohio delaines quoted 4140 440c in the grease with fleeces yielding 47 50c in the grease.
Market report from Chicago shows butter receipts at 773.780 with steadier tone and 92 score at 35 cents, eggs firm with fresh graded extra firsts at 34 cents, government graded eggs 46 to 47 cents, potatoes arrivals at 59 and total US shipments 453 with moderate supplies. Prices for Idaho russet Burbanks, Nebraska Bliss Triumphs, Colorado red McClures, and Minnesota and North Dakota Bliss Triumphs appear with various per hundred weights and regional notes, reflecting a generally steady to dull market across stock types.
New York stocks moved unevenly amid reports of stiff Russian resistance and labor strife. Traders faced a long weekend and the Spicer plant shutdown in Toledo stirred anxiety over military parts while aircraft shares gained on Curtiss Wright dividend and Boeing-like signs of activity.
Stock quotations from Wall Street show extensive listings from Adams Express to Western Union with numerous industrials and utilities. Names include Alaska Juneau Can Co, Allis Chalmers, Lehigh Valley, Lockheed, Proctor Gamble, Public Service, General Electric, JP Morgan, Coca Cola, IBM, DowDuPont, and many others, reflecting a broad cross section of 1920s issued equities and bonds reported in Saturday quotations.
On Chicago Board of Trade Saturday grain and soybean prices declined amid a shortened session. Wheat led losses around 1.32 to 1.34 cents, corn slipped about 2 to 2.34 cents, oats fell 1.5, rye down roughly 2.6, and soybeans eased 24 to 41.4 cents as favorable harvest weather and weak related markets weighed on futures.
Market notes show Winnipeg wheat futures with Oct 733 and May 7914 in quoted lines. Chicago cash grain lists No 2 red, No 2 mixed, yellow, and No 3 values along with barley, field seeds, and lard. prices for butter, eggs, and storage futures are provided by Lamson Bros. and Co.
A roundup of small town notices and events from Mount Vernon to Winthrop and Decorah. Christian Education talks in Mount Vernon with a panel discussion and organ program. selective service board changes in Waukon. Postville engineer takes a Des Moines shell loading post. Decorah juniors to stage a three act comedy Parents and Pigtails. Colesburg cemetery officers named. W C T U officers elected in Hopkinton. Colesburg boys inducted for Fort Des Moines. Delta high school drama play slated. Winthrop announces marriage of Mrs Winifred Frane and Lester Gates with nursing and transit ties noted.
Arthur G Vaughn a retired Milwaukee railroad engineer died Friday in Tucson Arizona after a months long illness He entered Milwaukee as a fireman August 29 1898 promoted to engineer August 19 1903 and retired May 4 1940 He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs McCalley and Mrs James Pritchett Burial will be in Tucson He is survived by his brother-in-law Lee Weikal of Rockford and two daughters Mrs McCalley and Mrs Pritchett The loss was noted by relatives who were traveling to Tucson for burial.
Twenty one members and six guests joined the Friendly Guild of the Methodist church for a luncheon at Mrs Claire V Strickell’s home 364 Twentieth Street on Friday. Hostesses assisted by Mrs John W Byse and Mrs Byron Ambdenstock. Invocation by Mrs Arthur W Henke. A World Outlook article titled Your Neighbor and Mine was read by Mays Cecil Page. Co chairmen Mrs F S Cary and Mrs Fay Bailey to arrange the annual benefit entertainment set for Nov 20. Guests included Mrs Harold Nilsson Mrs Floyd Parks Mrs Albert Flickinger Mrs John Hyde Mrs Charles Crosley and Mrs Jack Oxley.
Mrs Leslie Dunn hosted the Concord Agriculture and Literary club Friday evening with Phyllis Hladek of Cedar Rapids performing a violin solo and a group sing along led by A J Taube. The November meeting will be in Memorial hall with hosts Mr and Mrs Lester Klinger. Refreshments served to 40. Families visit Davenport and Marble Rock. births noted and area residents travel for events.
Gilbert beat Collins 8-4 in the opening game of the high school tourney here Friday. Batteries were Gilbert Anderson Mulligan and Collins Sturtz Anderson. Gilbert out hit Collins 8 to 6 and made one error to Collins two.
Rep. Lee E. Geyer of California died at Walter Reed hospital Saturday from bronchial pneumonia. He was 53.
Washington United Press reports Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone reached age 69 on Saturday marking another year in the Supreme Court’s leadership. The milestone comes as Stone continues to guide the court through major constitutional questions and landmark cases.
Leaders of the first training school of North Marion township homemakers met at Mrs. Floyd Emmons home to discuss Food Needs of the Body with Miss Margaret Stewart stressing proper food for body building and teeth. Delegates and new officers named. second training session set for Nov 13. Music by Marion high school Girls Small group announced. Also notes on Lutheran hour, Parents' day at Cornell College, and local club activities.
The item lists multiple churches in Marion with pastors and service times. Baptist led by Rev Loren W Inman offers Bible school at 9 45 am and morning worship at 11 am. Catholic Mass at 8 and 10 am. Christian led by Rev Vernon Carter with Bible school at 9 45 am, junior director Mrs W H Carter, morning worship at 10 45 am, sermon Promoted Unto Honor, open parsonage 2 30 to 5 pm, Evening service at 7 30 pm, and Twelve Weeks of Prophecy program. Congregational Sunday school 10 am and morning worship 11 am by Rev Venard McLaughlin of Ames. Free Methodist led by Rev G R James with Rally Day 9 45 am, services 10 45 am and 7 45 pm, Y M C A 7 pm. Methodist Episcopal led by Rev Arthur W Henke with service times listed.
The bulletin lists worship times, sermons, Sunday schools, and youth groups for Epworth League Junior and Senior, Presbyterian, St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran, Walther League, Seventh Day Church of God, Prairie Chapel, and Alburnett Methodist. Sermon topics include Self-Resistance and Happiness and The Judgment.
Classified notices from the Gazette seek a range of help including a woman collector for National Publisher in Cedar Rapids area with own car and bond. experienced maid 20 to 35 who cooks with no laundry references. high school or normal trained woman to supervise children's education services with a first year salary around 1000. stenographer with qualifications, experience, references and salary expectations. reliable general housework girl no experience required. companion for elderly lady. experienced rapid typists with emphasis on figures. clerk general office work with references. stenographer with year or more experience and dictaphone. maid for housework. general night work in lunch room. experienced waitresses. girl for general housework with night stays. college or business girl living alone. general housework girl with Dial numbers. second cook wanted. waitresses with fountain experience. box addresses for responses.
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