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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1948

Page

21

Hog Market Gains Ground Amid Thursday Estimates

Chicago brokers report live hogs moving higher after midweek dips. Receipts around 7,000 hogs with top prices near 26.50 for 215-256 lb loads, while cattle and sheep saw mixed gains. Kansas City livestock also quoted higher for slaughter steers and fat cattle, with feeders steady.

Chicago Gricago Sioux Kansas City Livestock Kansas City INS Omaha Livestock Omaha USDA

Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market prices rise sharply

Prices on the Cedar Rapids hog market advance 75 cents with prime butchers at 25.00 and packers at 23.75. The cattle market lists ranges for steers, yearlings, cows, bulls, and calves, plus wholesale fruit and produce notes and Mississippi River stage markers.

Cedar Rapids Sheen Market Comnion Utah California Valencia Colorado Idaho Minnesota Maryland TOWA Des Moines USDA Otto Mason C Austin

Stock Market Edges Higher

The New York market edged higher with fractional gains and up to about 2 points. Volume rose slightly to around 800000 shares for the session as prices advanced in a generally quiet trading day.

New York

Chicago Produce Market Report Highlights Mixed Pricing

Chicago market notes show receipts of 17 trucks with unsettled prices for poultry including Leghorn hens and various broilers. Butter and eggs demand remain steady with 5,344 cases of mixed browns and whites and firm egg prices. potatoes, carb goods, and New York buyers display varied consignments and price levels.

Chicago Idaho New York

What s in a name Detroit trial testimony

Private detective Jack Soren testified that the Society of Good Neighbors hired him to snoop on its employees. He described his role and the alleged spying during the trial held Wednesday in Detroit.

Detroit Jack Sorenson Society of Good Neighbors

Grain Market Slips On Demand Lull After Record Crop Outlook

Chicago trading opened lower and extended losses as demand waned despite forecasts of the largest U.S. grain crop. Wheat, corn, oats and soybeans sagged while cash prices showed mixed moves. at Omaha and Iowa desks, hogs and cattle receipts and prices moved unevenly with steady to higher bid ranges for select heavy weights.

Chicago Agriculture Department BCAGO Timothy

Democrats to Meet in Des Moines Conference

Jake More chairman of the Democratic state committee said a statewide gathering of Democratic candidates and party chairmen from all 99 counties will convene in Des Moines next Wednesday.

Des Moines INS Jake More Democratic State Committee

College Training For Nurses Asked

Ella Best of the American Nurses Association urges universities to take responsibility for nursing education. She notes 1,250 nursing schools exist, with hospital and college affiliated programs, and calls for two extra years of general education as a prerequisite. She favors fewer, higher quality schools and inclusive access regardless of race color or sex.

Ella Best The American Nurses’ Association Miss Best

Boystowns planned for every Australian state

Sydney based Boystown founder Father Dundee aims to open similar towns across all Australian states inspired by the original Omaha project. From a garage start in 1939 to a network now valued at £60,000, Boystown honors 100 WWII service boys and has guided over 1,000 boys with a no casualty record.

Sydney Australia Boystown Father Dundee Father Flanagan Omaha Dundee

Marine Clears Up Toad Question for Scientists

Marine Staff Sergeant William R. Lindsey solved a long standing puzzle by admitting he imported four horned toads in 1936. Scientists believe his actions started a Sullivan Island colony and mark the first introduction of the lizards into South Carolina.

Charleston S. C INS William R. Lindsey Sullivan's Island Leatherneck Lindsey Sullivan Island South Carolina

Marion News Highlights From Europe Return Home

Marion residents Mr. and Mrs. Anker Severinsen and children Norman and Ruth Ann arrived back after a three month trip to Denmark and Sweden. They reported plentiful food but clothing and linen shortages. Robins honor: 75 friends from Long Beach picnicked in Memorial hall for Mr. and Mrs. W A Robins, son of John Robins. They plan to return to Long Beach Sunday. St Marys circle met in parish hall. Jean Mullaley and Dolores Wolfe visited Harold Mullaley family. Seventh Avenue Grocery quitting business with stock at cost. Mrs. Fred D. Ross returned home from Cedar Rapids hospital. Everyday Greeting Cards advertised. Marion schools will not close Friday. teachers to Waterloo convention, attended Mt. Vernon tri county institute Sept 22. Mrs. Iona Logan visited sister Edith Howe in Traer. Stewart Waldron of Portland, Ore visited mother-in-law Mrs. August Beyer. Mary Lowe Dickinson circle gave $5 to Marion Community Chest. Caps made for ringworm clinic. Irving Finger and son Kent moved to McAllen.

Europe Anker Severinsen Norman Ruth Ann Denmark Sweden Severinsens Robins W. A. Robins Long Beach Memorial Hall Mr. Robins John Robins

Local Notices and Personal News Tidbits From Texas to Iowa

Mrs Irving Finger and family plan a trip to McAllen next month. Rev Charles Moore attends the Baptist state convention in Sioux City. Sorg's lotion advertised for sore hands. Mr and Mrs J Ray Roberts of Erie Illinois and daughter Theresa Phelps of Ann Arbor Michigan visit W H Roberts and kin. Mr and Mrs James H Miller recently married in Cedar Rapids return from southern trip and reside at 160 Sixth Ave Marion. Infant Philip James Evans born to John W Evans at 307 Ninth Ave is a Mercy Hospital patient. Mrs S O Stamy and Mrs Elmer Stamy host dinner for moving neighbor Mrs Bess Milner. May Vahl returns from Dubuque where she stayed with son William Vahl’s family and attended granddaughter Cheryl Ann Vahl’s christening.

James H. Miller Cedar Rapids Sixth Avenue Marion Philip James Evans John W. Evans Ninth Avenue Mercy Hospital May Vahl Dubuque William Vahl Mssa Cheryl Anne Vahl

Rains Save Mexican City from Destruction

In Mexico City region Las Casas jungle town escaped widespread ruin after drunken riders on an old car set fires by firing pistols. A sudden heavy rain cooled blazes and doused the riotous crowd, restoring some order.

Mexico City Las Casas

Knife sheath cited in stabbing blade description stemmed from phrase

A fragment notes a sheath that serves as a sheath to be stripped from the stabbing blade in the handle grip, suggesting a description of weapon components.

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