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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1933

Page

6

Hog Prices Steady Amid Mixed Regional Receipts

Market news shows mixed cattle and hog receipts across major marts led by Chicago and Omaha. Hogs traded mostly steady with some declines while cattle and vealers showed varied demand. top hog prices near 725 per hundredweight and average around 339. Beef cattle receipts hovered around 7,000, with feeders steady and vealers firm. Iowa and Des Moines reports note similar patterns with several plants active and prices steady to higher on lighter supplies.

Cleveland Pittsburgh Buffalo Ead S. Louis Utah Chicago Bulsco Ang Batt & Lites Weber Bote Omaha Iowa Des Moines USS Dent Agri- Care Concrestrahon Kor Tosa Mineroama Ihirase

Markets Chronicle Chicago Produce and Commodities

The item lists Chicago AP butter and various produce prices and receipts. It notes creamery specials, potatoes, poultry life receipts, and dairy goods with mixed demand and trading activity. Several regional prices from Minnesota, North Dakota, Colorado and Alberta are cited, reflecting market breadth and current receipts.

Chicagn Chicago Orupyyes Minnesota Hella North Darota Cobbiere Cotorada McClurex A & No Seth Dakota Otis

Grain Movement and Wheat Receipts Across Chicago

Grain movement data shows Chicago and northwest wheat receipts and shipments for a recent holiday period, with figures for last week and last year. The report lists receipts, shipments, car lots, and related freight activity across multiple markets, including Chicago and surrounding areas.

Chicago Northwest

Grain Prices Edge Higher Then Fall On Busy Chicago Trade

Wheat surged toward the close on the Chicago Board of Trade but then slipped with December wheat at 8.54 cents up on the onturn, while corn stayed in narrow bounds and oats showed light receipts of 14 cars. Cash demand remained firm, with oats and corn trading solidly at times and futures finishing lower on the session amid easing provisions and modest export talk.

Chicago Board of Trade

Light Hog Market Conflicts Persist on Local Trade

Lighter prime hogs show slight weakness while heavier hogs rise. Prime top sits at 4.35 with packers bidding up to 310. Calf market at 130 to 190 pounds ranges around 300 to 450. Sweep market notes spring jabs and pigs 70 to 80 pounds priced 500 to 600. Buck jambs listed at 61.00.

Sinclair Hog Market Een

Wall St. Stocks Dull Ahead of Columbus Day Holiday

Indolent markets drifted Wednesday with little decisiveness as Columbus Day closings emptied trading floors. Equities and bonds showed sparse activity with few fractional gains and notable losses after a mixed session led by Johns-Manville and Goodyear while utility stocks held steadier.

New York Stock Exchange Johns-Manville Montgomery Ward Goodyear Western Union American Telephone Chrysler U. S. Steel American Can U S. Industrial Alcohol National Distillers du Pont New York Central General Motors

Kiwanis Topics Open Fire Prevention Drive Plan

Community groups discuss fire prevention awareness as Junior Service League and Kiwanis outline a shared week of activities. Initiatives emphasize child safety, education, and improving local readiness through public events and school outreach.

Local Officers Elected At Conference Meeting

The document reports the election of officers at a regional conference. Marlee Lesher of Iowa Panawaa was chosen president with Alfred Tealoof of Des Moines as secretary treasurer. Paynes of Tawa City and Sopko of Cite Yendery elected as president and treasurer in the respective positions.

Dathetan Marlee Lesher Lowa Panawaa Perfector He Geetern Des Moines Re Woos Paynes Tawa City

Birth of Tris Martie to Mr and Mrs Chartes Borris

The couple Mr Chartes Borris and Mrs Chartes Borris of Tenth Street SW greet a daughter named Tris Martie born to their family.

Chartes Borris Tenth Street Tris Martie

Deaths Miss Blanche Zelenda longtime Cedar Rapids librarian

Miss Blanche Zelenda 1906 03 31 Cedar Rapids native and longtime public library assistant died at her home 1321 D avenue NE at 2 p m Tuesday after a lingering illness Born in Cedar Rapids she graduated from Washington high school in 1924 and spent about nine years in the local library Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Zelenda Cedar Rapids a brother Joseph Jr and grandparents in Cedar Rapids and Czechoslovakia Funeral services will be held at Barta chapel at 2 p m Thursday conducted by Rev Joseph Bren Burial will be Cedar Memorial Park Pallbearers are John Dowd Herbert Deticfs Robert Cahill Thomas Bailey William Revers and Dan Brown.

Blanche Zelenda Public Library D Avenue Cedar Rapids Washington High School Lbrary Joseph Zelenda Joseph John Ponocny Josephine Zelenda Czechoslovakia Barta Chapel Joseph Bren Cedar Memorial Park John Dowd Herbert Deticfs Robert Cahill Thomas Bailey Wiliam Revers Dan Brown

J Leonard Carver World War Vet Dies

Funeral services for J Leonard Carver who died at his home on Forest Drive SE will be held at Immaculate Conception church Friday at 3. Burial follows at Mount Calvary cemetery. Carver a World War I veteran and American Legion member lived in Cedar Rapids thirty years. Survived by wife Lucille a brother and three sisters and nieces and nephews.

J Leonard Carver Forest Drive Immaculate Conception J Toomey Mount Caleary Cemetery Carver France American Legion Palo Cecar Rapids Business College Coecoilese Penick and Ford Lucille Erwin Center Point J F Mann Los Angeles Mamie Horse Cedar Rapids

William O Smith Dead at 46 in Marion Home

William Oscar Smith a 46 year old barber at the Killian beauty shop for eight years died at his home 2805 Fifth avenue Marion at 230 am Wednesday after a period of ill health He is survived by his wife Hazel A two stepsons Howard and Arthur and a daughter in law Dorothy Smith the service will be at the Bural chapel Saturday at 10 am burial will be in Linwood

William Oscar Smith Killian Fifth Avenue Marion Hazel A Howard Arthur Dorothy Smith Barta Bural Linwood Cemetery

Death of Hollis G Oakley at Cedar Rapids home

Hollis G Oakley aged 17, son of Mrs Aimee Oakley of 308 Sixth street SE, died at noon Wednesday after a two year illness. Born in Elkader, he had lived in Cedar Rapids for fourteen years. Besides his mother, he is survived by a brother, Cecil, of Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. friends may visit Gaffney and Moore funeral chapel.

Hollis G Oakley Aimee Oakley Sixth Street Elkader Cedar Rapids Cecil Gaffney and Moore

Funeral services for Mrs L T Arduser at Rohn chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. L. T. Arduser will be held in the Rohn chapel at 2 30 pm Thursday conducted by Rev. J Renwick Mc Culough and assisted by Rev. E. B. Frye. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

L. T. Arduser Rohn J Renwick McCulough E. B. Frye Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hall

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Hall will be held in Turner chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev William M Evans and Malta chapter O E S will be in charge. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery.

Hill Mary Elizabeth Hall Turner Chapel William M Evans Malta Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Securites Market Closed Thursday in Columbus Day Observance

Major securities and commodity exchanges along with banking and financial institutions will close Thursday for the Columbus Day holiday, aligning with nationwide observance.

New York INS

Fresh meat rate ruling may boost Iowa to eastern destinations

The Interstate Commerce Commission set fresh meat rates for less than carload shipments from interior Iowa cities to southeastern markets, tying them to the higher eastbound routes via St Louis. Mason City Waterloo Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and Sioux Falls rates will not exceed the Dubuque Chicago East St Louis St Louis path, with a small gateway surcharge. Cedar Rapids may gain broader relief in future western freight cases, aiding machinery groceries steel and retail shipments.

Interstate Commerce Commission Iowa Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids Mason City Waterloo Ottumwa Sioux Falls Dubuque Chicago East St Louis St Louis Hf F Sundberg

Marriage Licenses Issued in Marshalltown Pair

Lloyd L Mills and B Lila Carnell of Marshalltown received marriage licenses, signaling the upcoming union. The couple plans to wed in the near future per local records.

Lloyd L. Mills and B. Lila Carnell Marshalltown

Bishop McDowell Addresses Grant Washington Students

Bishop W F McDowell urged high school students from Grant and Washington to live for freedom and righteousness in a Memorial Day address. He warned against division and cited historical figures while the St Pauls church pastor introduced him. The joint glee clubs, about 175 voices, sang Send Out Thy Light under Miss Alice Inskeep.

Lfe W. F McDowell Grant Washington High School Philp Sydrey St. Rant Haverby Binein GML Rae Ely Rene Carey Wien Mirabeau France McDowell

Loss of White Spitz Dog Reported in City Briefs

A white spitz three months old with brown ears was reported missing from an automobile parked on Third avenue between First and Second streets SW at noon Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Kloubec of 1406 M Street SW filed the report with police. Lloyd E Hoff and Clifford Peterson of Beloit Wis will continue their Bible study on the second coming of Christ. Mr Peterson is a Moody Bible Institute graduate. The next meeting is at M W Reed 902 Daniels Street NE on Wednesday at 7.0 p.m.

Third Avenue First Second Streets Frank Kloubec M Street Lloyd E. Hoff Clifford Peterson Beloit Wis Mr. Peterson Moody Bible Institute of Chicago M. W. Reed Daniels Street

Cedar Rapids Hiking Club Plans Evening Mystery Hike

The Cedar Rapids Hiking club departs City Hall at 7 15 p m Thursday for a mystery hike led by E I Copeland. Cars transport members to A J Smiths cabin where two groups begin a treasure hunt then reconvene at the cabin. Two prizes will be awarded. each member may bring one guest and a flashlight.

Cedar Rapids

Firemen Respond to Cedar Rapids Wood Working Roof Fire

Firemen answered an alarm at the Cedar Rapids Wood Working company on B avenue and Sixth street NW at 1:15 PM Wednesday. They found a spark had ignited the boiler room roof, but flames were put out before a large area burned.

Cedar Rapids Wood Working Company B Avenue Sixth Street

Public library to close Thursday for Zelenda funeral

The public library will close Thursday afternoon for funeral services for Miss Blanche Zelenda who died Tuesday. Zelenda has served on the library staff for nearly ten years. Funeral services begin at 2 o clock.

Blanche Zelenda Miss Zelenda

Robbers Targeted Clothes Line on Tuesday Evening

Leroy Rowray of 724 Third Avenue Southwest reported theft from his clothes line between 7 and 8 p.m Tuesday. Items taken include two sheets two pillowcases one skirt one blouse two aprons and women's lingerie.

Po- Nce Leroy Rowray Third Avenue Rowray

Court House News Summary of Local Court Actions

A. B. Clark presided as Clara J. Schafnit of Atalissa sued Harvey F Stewart for 17812.65, claiming injuries from a rear end collision on Highway 6 south of Moscow on August 21, 1932. Deputy Raph Young heard John Wenner of Cedar Rapids workmen compensation claims for arm and shoulder injuries from a December 15, 1931 ladder fall at Rude Auto. Frank Warren withdrew a not guilty plea to forgery and received a conditional sentence up to ten years in Fort Madison for a $45 check case.

A. B. Clark Clara J. Schafnit Atalissa Harvey F Stewart Stewart Moscow Raph Young Des Moines Court House John Wenner Cedar Rapids Rude Auto Company Frank Warren H C Ring Fort Madison

Marion Women Plan November Silver Tea Fund Drive

Marion Federation of Women's Clubs discussed twenty silver tens to be given on November 2 in public Worary beneft. Miss Emma Klein outlined hostesses and urged all city women to attend tea gatherings in neighborhoods or friends' homes. Honor roll clubs paid dues: Shakespeare, Tennyson, Reading Circle, Musical Literary, Cary, Entre Nous. Frances Munn spoke on Cedar Rapids WCA work with girls and community.

Beneft Marion Federation of Women'’s Clubs Emma Klein Shakespeare Tennyson Reading Circle Musical Literary Cary Entre Nous Miss Klein Ida B. Wise Smith

Funeral for Mrs. J. J. Smythe Held in Yocom Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs. J. J. Smythe who died in Minneapolis were conducted in the Yocom chapel. The minister read hymns by Charles Wesley and Edward Hopper, Psalm 23, passages from John, and Whittier’s The Eternal Goodness. Pallbearers were boyhood friends of Captain William Smythe. Burial followed in Oak Shade cemetery.

J. J. Smythe Minneapolis Yocom Chapel H. O. Allen Congregational Church Charles Wesley Jesus John John Greenleaf Whittier Smythe Edward Hopper John Thompson W K. Lothian Sigfred J J. Booth Elmer Hollingsworth R. D. Smith William Smythe Oak Shade Cemetery

Theristriai club meeting reports and notes

Mrs. Emma Kendall hosted the Theristriai club on Tuesday evening with fifteen members present. A musical number, a business session, and reports on city federation and the study book Epic of America were shared by Mrs. E. J. Esgate and Mrs. A. J. Keyes. Mrs. E. J. Esgate spoke on Personal Observations of A Century of Progress. The next meeting is set for October 24 with Mrs. J. T. Christie hosting.

Emma Kendall Theristriai Club City Federation Club E. J. Esgate America A. J. Keyes J. T. Christie

Reception for new district superintendent Glenn Rowley announced

A reception at 6:30 this evening in the Methodist church parlors welcomes the new district superintendent the Rev Glenn Rowley followed by a picnic supper and fellowship meeting. Several church and club events are listed including Sunday school contests prizes for Mary Loretta Fernow Elsie Nelson and Mary Taylor and upcoming meetings of the Mothers club Marion lodge and the Sorosis club.

The Methodist Church Glenn Rowley Merle Knight Presbyterian Church Mary Loretta Fernow Elsie Nelson Mary Taylor

Linn County Veterans hold forty fifth reunion in Memorial hall

Eugene Allen of Cedar Rapids was re elected commander at the Linn County Veterans encampment opening in Memorial hall for the forty fifth annual reunion. Officers named include H G Gillian adjutant and Mrs Margaret Leming quartermaster. Visiting Relief Corps members attended as the group enjoyed a noon adjournment for dinner and an evening program.

Linn County Memorial Hall Eugene Allen Cedar Rapids H. G. Gillian Springville George Bushnell Margaret Leming Marion Relief Corps

Cross Examination In Collins Co Foreclosure Case

Cross examination in the Equitable Life Assurance Society suit against Collins Farm company of Cedar Rapids covered three Cedar county farms. Merrill M. Thompson, former Forest City banker, testified as real estate examiner for Equitable. Thirty eight of 165 farms in the action have been crossed examined so far. The case is before Federal Master in Chancery F F. Faville.

Des Moines Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States Collins Farm Company Cedar Rapids Cedar County H. M. Hayner Farm Company Merrill M. Thompson Forest City Equitable Company Thompson F F. Faville

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