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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
24
Light hog receipts kept Chicago markets mostly steady with top at 3.85 and most bids in the 3.40 to 3.85 range. Other cities showed mixed moves with Cleveland steady to higher and East St. Louis weaker amid slow overall demand and Columbus Day closures affecting markets.
The report details cattle and hog markets with varied prices and demand. It notes steady to slow activity in hogs and mixed demand for cattle and vealers, with recurring price ranges and weights across grades and lots.
Receipts show hogs steady to 10 cents lower with mixed loads around 260 pounds and varying values. Cattle receipts reach 7,000 with calves up for slaughter, yearlings and feeders steady to easter. cows and cutters priced midrange. Sheep receipts total 12,000 with range lambs up 10-15 cents and feeder lambs 50-75 pounds $4.00-4.50 as prices shift across regions.
Livestock receipts at St Joseph show hogs opened steady on lights, with early tops around 355, closing mostly 10-15 cents lower. bulk sales 160-280 lb hogs 3.45 to 4.00, sows to 225. Cattle recruits 1409 calves, weight varies, under tone weak to steady with best steers around 600 to 800, cows to 210-290. sheep receipts 4900 with steady market, top around 9.90 for ewes. feeding lambs steady with bulk around 4.50.
Cattle receipts steady with feeders and graders around 75 dollars for steers, bulk cows about 2292.75, and hogs 3500 heads steady. Sheep totals 4590 fat lambs open and steady with best steers and ewes near 419 to 500 dollars. feeder and native lambs around 425 to 475.
Receipts rise as hogs steady to 100 lower primeras with prices around 140 to 320 per hundredweight. Cattle and feeders show slow demand with weak to lower bids. calves and stockers steady to lower, while fat cattle trend around 280 and heifers near 230 to 240 with varied sale figures.
Fragmentary report shows hog market data with weekly receipts around 17 200 and prices varying by weight. Mentions 34 hour period ended Wednesday, mixed demand and notes steady or weak figures with several price points and weights.
Hogs hold steady on the local market with no changes across grades. Top price remains at 3.05 dollars. Calf market shows mixed bids for 130 to 190 pounds and 140 to 180 pounds, with bids from 3.00 to 4.00 dollars. Lamb market lists choice lambs 75 to 85 pounds at 4.00 to 5.00 dollars, heavier lambs priced by quality.
A miscellaneous Cedar Rapids market listing with varied prices for grains hay poultry and produce. Grains show oats barley corn and wheat prices. hay includes choice baled and wild hay. poultry lists heavy hens and various spring weights. vegetables and fruits include oranges lemons apples and lettuce with price ranges. oysters priced by quality.
Live receipts include 1 car and 53 trucks with varied hens roosters and turkeys priced around 10 to 16 cents. Potatoes see steady US shipments with liberal supplies. butter none. East St Louis livestock reports hogs 10 to 15 cents up to 380 top. cattle and sheep show modest gains and strong lambs at 5.25 to 5.50.
Minneapois AP reports local grain and securities markets closed Wednesday while South St. Paul livestock market remains open.
The Rev Charles F Edwards, Linn county Red Cross roll call chairman, was named councillor for Iowa's Second District at a Des Moines state conference on Tuesday. He and Mrs Metta A Burd, Linn county executive secretary, attended the meeting with Mr and Mrs George H Walker.
Arthur Davis, a Negro, waived preliminary hearing in peace bond proceedings filed by his wife in Justice G S Lightner's court. Davis, arrested Tuesday night by Constable William Fleming after his wife alleged threats to kill her, was released on his own bond. W. C Seeley received a thirty day sentence suspended for behavior on intoxication charges. Stanbert and Chas Brown pled guilty to the same charge with thirty day sentences suspended on condition they leave the city. Ed Janda and Ernest Sharron pled guilty to larceny of coal and received ten dollar suspended fines on paying costs.
Noble Lockhart at 1111 I avenue NE found a rose bush set in a glass jar with roots twisted into a tight coil until the container broke. He also possesses a rare Japanese fruit tree bearing small plum sized fruit that tastes like an apple.
Four births announced to local families this October. Edwin Brink of 718 Ninth Avenue SW welcomed a daughter on October 9. Andrew P Miller of 706 Ninth Street SE welcomed a son on October 4. John Sobehart of 1821 J Street SW welcomed a daughter on October 11. Emil Zadni chek of 829 Twenty-first Street SE welcomed a daughter on October 12 at Mercy Hospital.
In Anamosa district court the retrial of Mrs. Tilda Miner focused on handwriting evidence. Expert W C Henning testified the death by own action notes resembled Mrs Miner's writing more than her husband's. Testimony from relatives disputed the notes' authorship while confessions allegedly tied Mrs Miner to tampering with her husband's medicine.
The state board of education asked the presidents of Iowa State College University of Iowa and Iowa State Teachers College to submit detailed plans for a millon dollar cut. Plans were due by week’s end and will be reviewed at the next board meeting. The board also discussed curriculum revisions at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls.
In Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Nellie Tressler and her mother Mrs. Amanda Harden were found beaten to death at the Tressler home. Sadie 11 and Billy 9 were also attacked. Sadie may die while Billy survived and gave a police statement the authorities doubt.
Paris dispatch says the cabinet fixed October 25 for Parliament reopening. The session will focus on a report by Joseph Paul Boncour on the Geneva disarmament negotiations.
Police were informed of a short change racket by two men in Cedar Rapids. They allegedly used a $2 bill at Johnson Nut Company to obtain $1.95 in change after a nickel purchase, then returned a five cent piece for 95 cents. A second attempt at Lewis Tea Room failed.
Wesley J Holets aged 84 longtime Johnson County resident died at his home near Swisher after a year of illness. Born in Bohemia he came to Iowa in 1857 with his parents. He is survived by five children seven grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at his family home Friday 2 p.m. with Rev Francis Pokorny officiating. Burial in Anderson cemetery. Friends may call at Barta chapel Thursday.
Funeral services for Mrs Lucinda Speake will be held in the Christian church at Center Point at 2 30 p m Thursday. The Rev Myr Jenks will officiate and burial will be in the Center Point cemetery.
Thieves entered the Hawkeye Auto company office Tuesday night and opened the safe escaping with 150 dollars in liberty bonds and 50 dollars in cash. Richard Schlegel found the theft at 7 am. Two transients were spotted boarding a freight train. Sheriff Robertson ordered them removed at Arlington but no incriminating evidence had been found by noon.
Judge A B Clark sustains defendant’s motion for a directed verdict in Richard Cabrnosh 8 against Penick and Ford Ltd and Edward Mims. The 8 year old fell through a city dump at Ottis road on June 28 1931 suffering severe burns. Plaintiffs claim chemical refuse ignited on contact with air. defense asserts acid burns from a site not controlled by defendants. City supervisor testified material left the dump. case hinges on who controlled the dangerous instrumentality at the time of injury. Jury was impaneled last Friday.
Plaintiff Louis P Baumgartner seeks 5200 damages from R W Tenney after a Parkcourt and Second Avenue SE collision on Christmas Eve. Baumgartner alleges a broken wrist and hand. Tenney counters with 122 38 for car damage as testimony opens before Judge HeoC Ring and a jury.
Mabel E. Osborne sues Clarence C. Osborne in district court seeking divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment and restoration to her former name Mabel E. Callahan. Elizabeth Dixon seeks restoration of her maiden name Elizabeth LeVin in a divorce suit against Claude Dixon on cruel and inhuman grounds. The Osbornes married in November 1924 and the Dixons in August 1929.
Judge A B Clark confirms in district court the partition of Cedar Rapids property in Hulls third addition to five heirs of Frank M. Chase and Mary E. Chase. George Marion Chase Milton B. Chase Margaret Minnie Samplica Cora E. Chase and Wilbur Chase each hold a one fifth share.
A Linn county district court assignment of equity cases will be held Thursday at 9 am before Judge F O Ellison. The event charges the docket with equity matters and marks a formal scheduling in the county court calendar.
Laura Millburn 23 is granted a divorce from Russell Millburn 25 by Judge H. C. Ringe on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple were married March 28 1930.
George E. Booth of Chicago, president of the National Grain and Feed Dealers association, arrived in the city with Mrs Booth to attend Coe college board of trustees meeting. They are visiting Booth's brother Dr J J Booth in Marion and plan several days in Wisconsin before returning to Chicago.
Dr. C. W. Banks of Tipton was elected president of the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association at the convention in Hotel Montrose. Officers include Dr. C. H. Banks as president, Dr. P. V. Neuzil as former president, and Dr. N. A. Kippen as vice president with Iva Dunn re-elected secretary treasurer. Directors include E. A. Horner, Willigin Co. Vollstedt, and Clifford L. Moles. The meeting covered livestock deficiency diseases with Dr. Kernkamp of Minnesota and swine and poultry disease forums led by several veterinarians. second annual clinic announced by Frank M. Wilson.
A Young Republican League meeting planned for Thursday has been moved to Friday October 21. The gathering will be in the Crystal room at the Montrose hotel with a prominent Republican speaker expected to attend.
Members of the High Twelve luncheon club plan a stag barge on the Cedar River leaving Shefie's boat house at 6 p.m. Friday. Supper is at 5 30 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist. Mrs Donna Reitz of 148 Twenty fifth Street Drive is improving after illness. John M Thompson of 1527 A Avenue NE has returned from Poplar Montana on furlough, with Pine Ridge S D as prior HQ. Maine Judge No 643 SOO F will meet at 7 30 p.m. Friday for important business and degree practice.
Ed Kopecky gains city approval to erect a service station at 125 E Avenue NW with an estimated cost of 1800. John Starman secures a permit for a 1000 addition to a dwelling at 1324 Ellis Boulevard.
Four speeders pled guilty in police court on Wednesday. M. A. Ginn of 210 Sixth Street SW and Joe Janda of 918 Sixteenth Avenue SE paid fines of 15 and 10 dollars. Mrs. E. B. Layman of 215 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE and Frank Novotny of 2120 6 Street SW received 15 dollar fines and had driving licenses suspended for thirty days.
Judge Powell dismissed the charge of disturbing the peace against R. M. West after he paid costs in police court. Hollis Troette was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. The public health nursing bureau meeting slated for Wednesday afternoon was postponed to next week per supervisor Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston.
John Krabacher of 639 Tenth Street SW suffered a scalp injury when he fell from a moving automobile trailer on Twelfth Street near A Avenue NE shortly before noon Wednesday. He was taken to St Luke's hospital for treatment and later sent home.
The Cedar Rapids Hiking club will depart Memorial building Thursday at 7 15 pm for a walk along E avenue to Edgewood school number 1 then turn onto O Avenue road return via O Avenue to Ellis boulevard and back to the Memorial building. Participants are asked to bring a flashlight.
Marion Federation of Women's Clubs votes to host a nonpartisan school of instruction for women voters ahead of the November election. A committee led by Miss Mary Durham will coordinate activities including civic project talks and use of the Community club office to avoid meeting conflicts.
Eighteen members answered roll call at Mrs. Martha Elliott and Mrs. O N Eliott home 544 Vernon Dr SE Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Howard Lembaugh introduced Men on the Horizon by Guy Murchie for the year’s study program. Tea followed with Mrs. F S Skinner pouring. Mrs. S A Fontaine led the business session. Mrs. Lloyd Rahn reported on the County Federation meeting at Mount Vernon. Miss Rebecca Partridge attended as a guest. Next meeting at Mrs. Ida Hall’s home on Oct 18 at 7:30 p.m.
The Entre Nous club held its annual autumn dinner Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs J Ives. Centerpiece came from Mrs F A Shumack garden with dahlias and Sweet alyssum. The event moved to Mrs R Lee Taylor's home for roll call and vacation echo readings. Mrs Taylor reported on the Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Seattle. Mrs T T Williams will host the next meeting.
The Taxis class of the Methodist church invites the public to an entertain ment on Friday. A barn yard frolic will be at R I Hanson farm one mile north of Marion with a corn husking bee featured. Coaches depart the church at 7 30 and 7 45 p m and refreshments will be served. Dr Drummond dentist Good plates 10.00. Marion chapter No 10 R A M met in the Masonic Temple. Mrs George Engstrom of Deerfield Ind has been visiting John Engstrom home.
The Marion school cleared in 55 seconds during a Tuesday fire drill. New dental honor roll members include first grade Bonnie Ford Edna Wickham Marian Eaton, second grade Keith Collier George Hill Kenneth Nebling Betty Beach Eugene Wickham Mary Ellen Heldt Ethel Raggar Norman Adee.
Deed transfer recorded for lot 98 in Acacia Lawn at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery to Howard A Meeker. Subj racial restrictions noted. Payment of $400 acknowledged on December 6, 1929.
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