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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1941
Page
6
Hog prices fell 10 to 20 cents in a fairly active market as packers viewed the dressed pork market with pessimism. Receipts totaled about 13,000 salable hogs with producers holding back. light pork loins quoted at 23.5 to 24 cents per pound. Cattle arrivals reached 16,000 with steady prices, dressed beef unchanged, and lamb bids easing in spots.
From AP lines, livestock receipts in Chicago rise to 16 000 cattle and hogs with varied bids. Beef cuts show steady to lower demand. hog quotes range from 9 0 to 10 9 per 100 pounds, with buyers active on 200 270 pound hogs and light offerings for weaners and calves amid a generally weak trade.
The local hog market slipped further with prices down 10 to 15 cents across grades. Long-haul top hogs at $10.55, with various weight classes and packers noted, while cattle and sheep sections show mixed steady to lower values and several weight-based price ranges.
Market report lists irregular hens and broilers with varied prices by weight and breed. Ducks turkeys geese and chicks priced. cheese and dairy notes show cheese and dairy items with assorted price ranges. Potatoes arrivals and total shipments detailed with regional russets and unwashed prices. Wisconsin and Minnesota values noted for russets and red river valley offerings.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Dan and Florrie Donahue home Saturday. An overheated stove is believed to be the cause. The loss, estimated at 1000 dollars, was partly covered by insurance.
A Cedar Rapids market sheet lists prices for grain including Wheat Nos 1 and 2 Rye Barley and Soybeans with varying grade values. Poultry rates cover hens leghorns cocks and pullets with weight bands and meat prices. Wholesale fruits vegetables and hides are noted with specific crate and weight based figures.
Fred Moeller of Newhall facing a grand jury indictment for failure to stop and aid in a fatal April 24 highway crash near Walla Walla. Judge John T. Moffit continued the case due to lack of prep time. Three other cases also continued or held over, including Schmitt vs Knapp appeal, Francois statutory charge, and Sip intoxicated driving.
Orville Plumer of Waterloo reported being crowded into a ditch five miles north of Cedar Rapids by a car on the wrong side of the road. Robert Fuller was taken to St Luke's hospital for injuries. The Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Association filed for personal judgment against George Williams, Joan Williams, Orin D Olver, and Celina Olver for $933.39 and interest on a note and mortgage. Alvah J. Whitney was declared sole owner of real estate in a decree quieting title. Whitney was taxed with costs. M W Ellis, receiver for the Iowa State Savings Bank, was authorized to sell Charles Macy real estate for $700.
A 50 member petit jury was drawn in Tipton to serve during Cedar County District Court’s November term opening November 3 before Judge John T. Moffit. The list includes residents from Tipton Mechanicsville West Branch Clarence and several other towns.
Miss Myra Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Turner Maquoketa wed Vincent Mickelson son of Mr and Mrs Martin Mickelson Dewitt in St Joseph Catholic church Dewitt with Rev John Moriarity officiating. Attendants were Gloria Murray and Jack Mickelson. The bride a Maquoketa High School graduate and the groom a St Josephs High School Dewitt graduate. The couple plans to live in Dewitt.
All domestic commodity and securities markets stayed closed Monday in observance of Columbus Day except the Jersey City livestock market. Canadian exchanges were also closed due to Thanksgiving Day.
John J. Novotny aged 80 died at his home five miles southeast of Shueyville Saturday night after a lingering illness. Born March 16, 1861 in Bohemia he came to the United States 78 years ago and had lived in the area since. Surviving include his wife Mary a daughter Mrs Frank Riesner a sister Mrs Anna Vrehoticky a granddaughter Louise Reisner and four brothers Joseph Frank Wesley and Anton. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Tuesday at Brush chapel conducted by Rev Ludvik Burian with burial in Shueyville cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Elizabeth Pickens 45 wife of Frank Pickens of 326 Thirteenth Avenue SW died in a local hospital at 1010 PM Sunday after a long illness. Born Cascade June 28 1886 she was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Rink. Survived by six sisters in Chicago East Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids funeral set Beatty chapel 130 PM Wednesday burial Linwood friends may call.
Mrs Zouria Pulis of Cedar Rapids died at her home Sunday at 6 am after a long illness. She was born April 15 1864 in Linn county. Survived by three sons Delphos James Pulis Irving Gordon Pulis Jay Bowling Pulis ten grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Moen chapel.
Mrs Emma Hasek Cerny 70 widow of Frank Cerny died at home of her daughter Mrs Charles J Jasa 800 Wellington St SE at 425 am Monday after brief illness Born in Chicago Sept 14 1871 she lived in Cedar Rapids from childhood except 16 years in St Petersburg Fla returning six weeks ago Survived by daughter son Leon C Hasek two brothers Frank L and Joseph B Pardubsky a sister Mrs Mary Jenista two grandsons Milton T and others Preceded in death by first husband Frank Hasek and son Milton T Member Praha Rebekah lodge Lodore Zofie Podlipske Funeral arrangements pending at Janeba funeral home.
Mrs Mary Anna Kuba died at the family home 1010 A avenue NE at 10 15 p m Sunday after a prolonged illness She was born February 29 1881 in Cedar Rapids and lived there all her life She is survived by her husband Edward Kuba four sons Dr Edward F Kuba and Milner W Kuba of Chicago Marvin S and George W Kuba of Cedar Rapids one brother Joseph J Hanry of Cedar Rapids four grandchildren Betty Lou Norene and Patricia Kuba of Chicago and Joyce Kuba of Cedar Rapids Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel at 2 pm Tuesday conducted by Rev Vernon L S Jones Burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home
Funeral services for John Mathies Brunner of 709 Sixteenth Street SE will be held at Brush chapel Wednesday at 2 PM and 3 PM in Solon Methodist Church with Rev. G C Lusted officiating. His wife Sudanna a son Clarence and a daughter Mabel preceded him in death.
The funeral for Avonue Cross 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Cross will be held at Parrott and Wood Funeral Home Waterloo at 215 PM Tuesday. She is survived by three brothers and one sister and was sister of R Ariel Cross director Cedar Rapids Drum and Bugle Corps.
Local items report upcoming events at Roosevelt hotel cooking school glow room Cedar Rapids Gas Co table tennis club meetings and a beer permit transfer approved by the city council. Military furloughs include Pvt Larry Higgins and Pvt Dale Smiley visiting relatives as Sgt Albert McDonough marks a 32nd wedding anniversary.
The text notes individuals sent to the Philippines and Hawaii for duty, including Don F Mupofelu Manning and Joseph L Vanicky and Emil J Clouhy joining Fort Warren and Fort Grant respectively. It also mentions a six and three quarters pound puffball mushroom found by Mr and Mrs T E Ackerman near Stone City weighing 6.75 pounds and 39 inches around.
Local classified notices include thanks for sympathy after a death, lost dogs and rewards, loans on valuables, jewelry and watch repairs, car and transportation advertising rules, various services from carburetor and lumber to printing and hauling, plus beauty and repair ads and charity notices. Names and places appear with phone numbers and addresses for contact.
Post officials of Hanford American Legion reported Monday that officers will be elected during the Tuesday meeting at 9 30 pm.
Mrs. Elmer Fritts reports finding a handful of violets growing in the yards of her residence at 132 Thirty Second Street NE on Monday afternoon.
Col O W Mull, a reserve officer in the US Army and former German officer before 1910, will discuss his military experiences at a dinner of the Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association at the Roosevelt hotel Thursday at 6 p.m.
Sunday evening the Rev. La Vaughn Hall spoke at the Church of God at Lavenue and Eighth Street NW on the subject Different From the World. Solos were sung by Jane Baird and Tey Sanders Henry Dye led the singing. Services continue each Craw this week except Saturday at 7:30.
Lieut. George H. Cockburn son of Mr and Mrs George Cockburn of 112 Twenty seventh street NE has arrived in the Philippine Islands. He was transferred from Camp Polk Louisiana and is now on duty at Fort McKinley Rizal with Lieut Col Arthur Penrose, formerly head of Coe college military department, also stationed there.
Four men enlist in the army with two entering the foreign service. Sergt. Robert F. Whitman announced it from the local recruiting station. Gerald M Million of 620 B avenue NE has...
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