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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1939

Page

4

Livestock Market Recap Mixed Tones Across Regions

Chicago hogs show limited testing with no strong bids as supply tightens. Cattle and sheep markets hold steady to firm with good demand and higher prices reported in several Midwest yards, including Sioux City and Des Moines, led by steady to higher calf and feeder quotes and strong sheep quotes.

Chicago Cincago Livestock USNS Asticulture United Cabic Cabes Ecatee van & Seerhoss Aebt SIU Western Brass Sioun Cury Sioux Ciay Wei Ss Az Culture Cvetle Fatale Kempts Auehie Ford Rangers Chetce Felding Taney Belfer Calyes Wees

Sheep market update and cattle feeder notes

Fragments report lamb and lamb feeder activity with prices around $9.25 and a $2009 level. Mentions Dakota feeders and packing house interest. Limited readable details, but notes steady to higher trends and spot market activity for lambs and related livestock.

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Hogs Weaken on Local Market as Prime Grades Drop

Hogs weakened again on the local market as prime grades fell a dime and packers moved a nickel lower. The top for hogs reached 680 dollars while cattle remained steady.

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Prices and Produce Listings

A Cedar Rapids market page lists assorted prices and items including grains like corn and oats, hay, and straw. dairy butterfat and cream quality. poultry prices with hens, leghorns, and roasters. wholesale fruits and vegetables with lemons, celery, lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, and apples. also cattle hides, horse prices, and general market rates. Names of items and price figures appear with scattered unit labels and occasional misprints typical of a late era farm market listing.

Cedar Rapids

Markets in Chicago New York receipts steady and varied

A chaotic market report shows Butter receipts firming to 93.341 with firmer creamery notes and 90 score. Idaho russets and Bliss Triumphs cited with mixed quality, prices around 1.60 to 1.85, US No 1 and market bids listed. New York and Chicago markets report receipts, standards, and varying conditions across multiple produce lines.

Lncago Chicago LGGE Idaho Rusett Burbank Bissta Bliss U.S Orczon Bliss Colorado Reil McClures US Minnesota Apallanesic North Dahote Rett River Valley Bliss

Wisconsin cheese and wool market notes in Plymouth and Boston

In Plymouth Wisconsin cheese quoters list daisies and cheddars with prices around 15 cents. in Boston the U S Department of Agriculture reports slow wool trading with small lots scarce and prices at 43 to 44 cents for certain grades. A few consignments to Kingston and related values are noted.

Wiscowsin Cheese Plymouth Wis Wihicansin Cheese Exchange Boston API U. S. Dept. Agriculture

War Buying Breaks Out In Stock Market Rally

A mild revival of the war buying urge appeared in the stock market on Saturday as steels, motor trucks, aircraft and related issues moved to higher levels. Transfers for about two hours reached 600000 shares with large blocks of low-priced issues changing hands. Studebaker White Motors and Mack Truck hit new highs for 1939 while Lockheed American Cyanamid Mercantile Stores and Electric Bond and Share showed gains in the curb market.

New York Studebaker White Motors Mack Truck Lockheed American Cyanamid

Wall Street Stocks and Bonds Mixed Amid Allied War News

Saturday quotes show convertible bonds rising with stocks on Allied war news. U.S. governments were inactive. utilities and several corporates led gains with Commonwealth Edison 3s Americ an and Foreign Power 5s up. Major issues in rails, oil, and manufacturing moved modestly, while many industrials posted fractional increases and some declines persisted.

New York Bulyview Studebakers U .S Commonwealth Edison Americam Foreign Power Detroit International Hydro-Electric Portland General Electric

Wheat Gains on Quiet Chicago Trade as Corn Rallies

Wheat climbed about a cent on the Chicago board of trade with December at 1.55? to 148 1/4 cents while corn advanced about a quarter to 49 1/4 cents December. Oats rose about 1/4 cent, soybeans up around a cent as grain futures overall firmed amid improved shipping demand and speculative selling. Purchases arriving totaled 40,000 bushels and shipper sales 112,000 bushels, with Minneapolis and Kansas City higher and Winnipeg showing modest gains.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg

Winnipeg and Chicago Prices for Wheat and Provisions

Market notes show Winnipeg prices for wheat and futures quotes with partial figures. Chicago prices list CASI wheat bins and soybeans, oats, barley, and timothy seed. Minneapolis market receipts and cash grain quotes are provided with mixed numbers for No 1 and No 3 grades across several commodities.

Chicago Fred Timothy Minneapolis Sachagher

Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Events

Birthday club in Hopkinton names officers for the new year. Culvert work on Highway 340 near McGregor to Pike's Peak state park advances with eight concrete culverts planned and grading expected next month. Arlington's Burton North to sing on Upper Iowa radio program with Mrs. North accompanying. A three act comedy Dont Darken My Door to be staged Nov 3 at the college by PT A with D H Johnston and Lyle Joseph directing. George Dusanck, a farmer near Wyoming, loses much of his right hand in a corn picker. Mrs Evan Garrett of Delta dies at 81 after a paralytic stroke. funeral set at Springfield rural church with burial in Springfield cemetery.

Hnopkinton Alicia Bacon Alice Barnes Ada Gearhart D. C. Mackintosh Etta Jefferies Mcgregor Highway 340 Pike’s Peak State Park F. A. Moser Farneersburg G. H. Lowe Cedar Rapids Arlington Burton M. North Upper Iowa WOT WSUI North Wyoming George Dusanck Mercy Hospital Anamosa Delta Evan Garrett Lee Tolles Clara Moore Nellie Stout Oskaloosa Clarence Garrett John J. Garrett Williamsburg William Garrett Springfield Springfield Cemetery

Marion Whips Vinton 13 to 7 for first win

Marion high school football toppled Vinton 13 to 7 in a Tri-Valley conference clash. Warren Kelley scored two touchdowns, Dale Thomas added the extra point, and Bob Marsh and Bob Hoff starred behind a strong Marion line to end a five-game skid.

Warren Kelley Marion High School Vinton Marion Indians Kelley Dale Thomas Bob Marsh Bob Hoff

Ed Boyanovsky Loses Right Hand In Picker

E G Boyanovski a 48 year old farmer north of Marton on route No 3 lost his right hand at 11 am Saturday after his hand was caught in a corn picker. His daughter Ruth and brother Theodore notified help. He was taken to St Luke's hospital where amputation was performed and his condition was listed as fair.

E. G Boyanovski Marton Ruth Theodore Boyanovsky St. Luke’s Hospital

Marion club dinner and games at Hallwood cafe

Forty seven members of the Marion chapter of the Milwaukee Railroad Women’s club gathered for dinner at Hallwood cafe with bitter sweet bouquets adorning tables. Entertainment included dancing and bridge and Chinese checkers prizes were awarded to several members. Guests from Cedar Rapids and Marion attended.

Marion Milwaukee Railroad Womens Club Hallwood Bridge L. R. Shellenbourger WG. Bowen C. L. Westcott Pinnachle A. E. Fairhurst Flora Lawson Walter Riley Charles Craft Raymond McGee Frank Houston R. Gray Cedar Rapids Raymond McCann George Savidis

William Coffey dies at old family home near Marion

William T. Coffey 73 lifelong Prairie Chapel resident died at 4 p.m. Friday at the family residence seven miles northeast of Marion after a long illness. Born February 16, 1866 in Clark County Ohio he moved to Iowa as an infant and lived on the same farm. Survived by wife Jessie M. Coffey son John W. Coffey of Port Angeles Washington daughter Mary Coffey Wagner Center Point two sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Prairie Chapel church with burial in its cemetery.

William T. Coffey Prairie Chapel Marion Mr. Coffey Clark County Ohio John and Cyrene Boyd Dawson Coffey Iowa Jessie M. Sanborn John W Coffey Port Angeles Wash Mary Coffey Wagner Center Point James Mary E. Brooks Benton City Euphemia V. Sanborn Port Townsend Coffey Prairie Chapel Church J. B Clyde Friends Mas Yocom Chapel

Marion area church schedule highlights services today

Baptist church led by Rev L W Tom an holds Bible school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 with Greatest Words of the Bible sermon. Evening service at 7 30 features Greatest Investment. Midweek activities and choir luncheon planned. Catholic mass at 8 and 10 am. Congregational service at 11 with Knowing Jesus, Pilgrim Hymn Society at 6 30pm, youth music ministry notes. Free Methodist morning service and Sunday school at 9 45 am.

L. W. Toman St. Joseph's Catholic T. J McEliott Christian—Bible School C G. Ellinger Jesus

Community church schedules and speakers listed

Local church notices outline Sunday services Sunday school times and morning worship across Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Seventh Day Church of God Prairie Chapel Teague and Alburnett congregations. Guest speakers include Rev Arthur W Henke Mrs Gilbert Voorhies and Rev CV De Jong with youth activities and Epworth Leagues scheduled through evening services weekdays.

Methodist Episcopal Arthur W. Henke Epworth League Marion Christian Endeavor Union Robert Haupt Presbyterian CV. R. de Jong Gilbert Voorhies de Jong Christian Endeavor Marion Carl E. Krog Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Prairie Chapel J. B. Clyde Epworth Teague Alburnett Mr Clyde

Kohout Death Notices Solon area rural farmer dies at 44

Louis Wesley Kohout aged 44 died at 8 30 am Saturday in a local hospital after living on the farm near Solon all his life He was born October 24 1894 He is survived by his wife a daughter Maxine two sons Milner and Donald his parents Mr and Mrs James Kohout of Solon and three sisters Mrs Katherine Parizek Lone Tree Mrs Ralph Buline and Mrs John S Kasper near Solon A brother John preceded him in death Funeral services set for Monday at 9 am in St Marys Church Solon conducted by Rev J B Michalek with burial in the church cemetery

Louis Wesley Kohout Solon Maxine Milner Donald James Kohout Katherine Parizek Lone Tree Ralph Buline John S Kasper Near John St Mary's Church J. B. Michalek

Funeral services for Carleton Goodwin in Turner chapel

Funeral services for Carleton Goodwin retired Rock Island conductor who died at his home 1733 Third Avenue SE will be held at 3 30 p m Sunday in Turner chapel conducted by Dr Charles J Bready and Crescent lodge No 25 AF and AM Burial will be Cedar Memorial park cemetery Friends may call at the chapel All Master Masons to meet Crescent lodge at the Masonic hall at 3 pm Sunday to attend the services Honorary pallbearers will be former Rock Island associates

Carleton Goodwin Rock Island Third Avenue SE Turner Chapel Charles J. Bready Crescent Lodge Cedar Memorial Park Masonic Hall Goodwin

Funeral services for Mrs Katharine Parazil Johnson

Funeral services for Mrs Katharine Parazil Johnson wife of John Johnson will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 pm Sunday in charge of Rev Henry Scherer Burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call at the chapel

Katherine Parazil Johnson John Johnson Turner Chapel Henry Scherer Bohemian National Cemetery

Cubs Become Scouts In Arthur School Group

Billy Funcke and Herbertson Lackum joined Scout ing by Troop 25 on graduation from Cubbing Pack 25 at Arthur PTA. Eighty five boys and parents attended. New Cubs include Milo Loomis Tommy Chadima Robbie Daniels and Royal LeHunt. Wolf badges went to Gene Sell Roger McDonald John Simmons. Bear badges to Blayne Rockstedt. Gold arrow points to Gene Sell Roger McDonald Jack Howe. Silver arrow points to Herbert von Lackum. Ray Allen showed world fair and eastern states photos. Pack 25 hosts a Halloween party Oct 31. Dick Prouty Jerry Pollock and Herbert Summers joined Pack 29 as Cubs with 70 attendees. John Skogsberg Carl Donald earned wolf badges Bryce Hahn bear badge. Gold silver arrow awarded to Richard Reece Ralph Dresher.

Billy Funcke Herbertson Lackum Troop 25 Arthur P. T Cordell Rudin Milo B. Loomis Tommy Chadima Robbie Daniels Royal LeHunt Gene Sell Roger McDonald John Simmons Blayne Rockstedt Jack Howe Herbert von Lackum Ray Allen Dick Prouty Jerry Pollock Herbert Summers Weer Westminster Presbyterian Church John Skogsberg Carl Donald Bryce Hahn Richard Reece Ralph Dresher

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Information

Rates and instructions for Cedar Rapids Gazette want ads including sizes, days, and costs. Out of town ads payable in advance. Ads may be phoned mailed or dropped at the Gazette Office. Includes notices of lost items and general announcements with examples and rate table.

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