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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1932
Page
6
Hog prices drift lower across major markets as buyers retreat and supplies rise. Chicago quotes top at 3.55 with bulk 3.15 to 3.50. roasting pigs bid to 5.00. Cattle and sheep largely steady to weaker with moderate volume and mixed bids across Cleveland Pittsburgh and East Buffalo. United States hog receipts rise with Des Moines reporting 17 390 head for the period ending Tuesday morning.
Tuesday hog prices at Town markets show mixed results with several weight classes noted. Mason City reports best sorted lights 150-230 Ibs at 2.90 per pound, others around 2.90 for 240-260 Ibs, while heavy 270-300 Ibs sit near 2.50. Ottumwa data shows unchanged prices from 140-180 Ibs around 1.90 to 2.55 with 180-250 Ibs at 3.05 and 2.95. Waterloo lists prime hogs 180-230 Ibs at 2.55 and 230-260 Ibs at 2.56, 275-280 Ibs around 2.456, des Moines reports 160-280 Ibs at 2.90, 250-300 Ibs at 2.80, 300-400 Ibs at 2.40 to 2.65. East St Louis notes receipts of 9,000 hogs with prices largely 5-10 cents lower, top 3.60 for 180 Ibs, 190-250 Ibs at 3.35 to 3.45, and 250-285 Ibs at 2.50 to 2.85. Cattle and sheep receipts also listed with varying prices and declines.
Live receipts and prices for poultry and eggs across Chicago and New York markets. Includes hens Leghorn roosters turkeys geese ducks and broilers with per unit prices and regional notes, plus potato butter and egg market movements and quality terms.
Mixed receipts show 10 cars hay unchanged. Flour shipments in Minneapolis held firm at 27982. Chicago futures list eggs and butter with varied refrigerator and storage standards. Foreign exchange rates feature multiple European and international currencies with scattered gains and losses.
New York dealers report erratic trading as bond prices move little amid mixed influences. United Drug debentures slip while Chilean and utility issues show modest gains. Australian and Belgian issues rise steadier, and government bonds hover in narrow ranges with Treasury notes holding around recent levels.
Prime hogs fall with all prime grades down a nickel bringing top price to 28 dollars. Clearing prices show varying gains in other grades by quality, with leaner picks higher and mid grades mixed. Local market activity appears uneven across packing and sale classifications.
A jumble of prices and items from Cedar Rapids markets lists vegetables fruits and staples with varied pricing such as California produce and New potatoes. Separate note mentions Erie Pa workmen dismantling Niagara Commodore Perrys flagship with wrecking operations aiding fuel for the poor.
World markets sold off with successive new lows as Winnipeg support evaporated. December wheat dipped to 45 cents above the all time low and corn fell to 245 cents. Oats and rye slipped, cash prices steady, and selling of Drug Inc linked to Liggett Co reorganizing its stores.
The report lists Chicago and Minneapolis cash grain bids by class including wheat, corn, rye, barley, and oats. Prices show No 2 red and No 2 white wheat and various corn and oat grades with per bushel or month values. seed and Timothy seed quotes are noted with respective prices.
In New York stocks drifted higher in late dealings after earlier losses. Trading volume neared 600 000 shares as steel stocks steadied with mixed fractional gains and declines among American Telephone Consolidated Gas and IBM.
In Chicago area news a 32 year old mother Pauline Fitzharris died of a heart attack at Dr Chester W Trowbridge's Oak Park office during prenatal care. A Caesarean delivery succeeded for a baby under three and a half pounds, rushed to hospital with doctors hoping for survival.
Four men robbed the State Bank of Mindoro in Mindoro Wisconsin. Two were captured after gun battles across La Crosse and Jackson counties. The captured suspects were identified as Howard of St Louis and Roberts of Kansas City. The other two fled into timber along the Black River as bloodhounds tracked them.
Redondo Beach California news report states Elliott B Thomas, 36, superintendent, confessed to stealing nearly $10,000 from school funds over two years. He surrendered $3,100 in cash and the stolen car used in his escape, and planned to face a grand jury. He had previously used aliases and planned marriage in Seattle.
John Klement 78 of 1213 Third Street SW died at 4 p.m. Monday in a local hospital after a gastric hemorrhage. Arrested Friday on an alleged statutory complaint he awaited a hearing in G. S. Lightner court but could not post $1,000 bond. Born in Austria, he had lived in Cedar Rapids 48 years. a retired baker. Funeral Wednesday at Beatty chapel with Linwood burial.
Andrew Jackson Snyder 63 lifelong Linn county resident died at home 1617 Third Street SW at 11 p.m. Monday after an illness. He worked over twenty years for Klinger Paint Company. Survived by wife Grace and six children: Roy Davenport Elmer Mrs J W Valliere Grace Cora Niederhizers Ely and Mrs Iya Miller Rockford Ill. Funeral in Beatty chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev F H Ward officiates. Burial in Baker cemetery south of the city. Call hours 7-9 Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Fred West aged 49 died in Kansas City Sunday night from complications after an automobile crash ten days earlier. He lived in Viola and visited Cedar Rapids recently. Survived by two children, his mother, a half brother, and his brother Jack West. Body to Cedar Rapids then Viola for services and burial Wednesday.
Joseph Charles Klima of Cedar Rapids died at University hospital in Iowa City after a six year illness. Born in Iowa City March 10 1863 he lived in Cedar Rapids since age 21 and worked 56 years in harness making last with E A Kriz and Son. He is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Forrest Hines three sons and four grandchildren plus a sister. Funeral planned later with viewing at Turner chapel 7 to 9 Tuesday evening.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Salina Kansas for C M White 75 veteran newspaper man former Cedar Rapids reporter and one time owner of the Clarion Iowa He retired twenty years ago as managing editor of the Salina Daily Union He died last Saturday per the Associated Press
Funeral services for Fred Lake will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev F K Ward. Burial will be in Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion.
In Davenport AP report two federal suits seek priority for creditors of First National Bank of Iowa City. Dr Arthur Steindler claims a $5,000 mortgage note was paid as an investment but never delivered. Pearl M Chapman seeks accounting on $5,500 notes given to the bank. Both involve late bank president W J McChesney.
Presidents R M Hughes of Iowa State College and Walter A Jessup of the University of Iowa presented to Budget Director Oscar Anderson their two year financial requests. They outlined economies reducing budgets from 500 to 50 000 dollars across departments. Final exact figures to be released after the session. Board of Education members attended.
City clerk L. J. Storey outlines key points of the new permanent registration system. Last day to register is Oct. 29 with office hours Oct. 28 and 29. Voters outside city limits vote in their township. Youth turning 18 by election day may register now. Disabled or absentee voters may apply by Oct. 29 and notify if changed residence. The code limits nine days before election for registration.
The supreme court sustained President Von Hindenburgs removal of the Prussian government and his temporary appointment of Franz von Papen as commissioner with power to name substitute Prussian officials. The ruling says the emergency decree to restore order in Prussia aligns with the federal constitution.
Five of seven men who robbed the First National bank at Random of about $2,000 Tuesday were captured here two hours later. With them was arrested Mike Demartino of Streator, who authorities said they suspected of being an accomplice. The loot was recovered.
A yellow and black U S Army biplane from Scott Field Belleville Illinois diverted to Cedar Rapids due to low clouds. Pilot Lieut Schulten and First Sergt Bobulski landed at 10 40 a m after two planes were forced down. another plane reached Minneapolis, and the third landed there without stopping.
H C Bush assistant manager of the Cedar Rapids Credit Guide and Adjustment Bureau was re elected president of the Associated Credit Bureaus of Iowa in Des Moines final convention session. Other officers for next year include George C Mantor Cherokee and Miss Louise Eckhardt Davenport vice presidents and R W Haltsad Des Moines secretary treasurer.
A series of births reported from St Luke's and Mercy hospitals includes daughters and sons born to the following families: Dr and Mrs J K Von Lackum at 326 Twenty third Street SE. Mr and Mrs A B Corne at 1321 A Avenue NE. Mr and Mrs Randall Woodhouse at 1623 C Avenue NE. Mr and Mrs C F Miller at 1717 Fifth Avenue SE. Mr and Mrs Frank Zeman at 1401 N Street SW. Mr and Mrs Clifford Deip at 3218 Sixth Street SW. Mr and Mrs Leslie Haskin at 1063 F Avenue NW. and Mr and Mrs Wesley Kadera of Lisbon. Names of newborns include Vivian Janice and others unnamed.
Funeral services for Mrs Cleta Lampman Sidwell will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Yocom chapel with Rev John M Walters of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. She died Sunday evening after a two year illness and was a member of the Methodist church and American Legion auxiliary.
The Excelsior Agriculture and Literary club met Friday at Dolph Van Sickle's home and elected officers including President D I Hoskins and Treasurer D I Hoskins. The program featured Ray McNeeley and Miss Emerson with piano duets by Marie Christian and Dorothy Van Sickle. Refreshments followed. next meeting set at C L Wiley home.
Miss Mary Durham led an "Old Virginia" luncheon at Mrs. Mary English's home with eighteen members and two guests at three tables. She spoke on Old Virginia and Its Achievements Past and Present, drawing on long residence and travels. Mrs. A. E. Blinks discussed The Home of the First Farmer in America, George Washington, then current events. Mrs. Carrie Reichert to host next meeting.
Mrs. C. E. Drummond entertained the Musical Literary club at 2015 Eighth avenue with a Second division program of early American music. Miss Louise Braska read the lesson. Mrs. A. J. Keyes offered a piano solo Valse Impromptu and Mrs. C. W. Clemo performed hymns Majesty and It Is Finished. The evening included a discussion of old singing school methods.
Mrs H R Livingston selects motto Better not be at all than not be noble for the Tennyson club. Yellow and green chosen as colors. Mrs K M Saunders reviews chapter two of The Princess. Upcoming picnic supper at Miss Emma Klein home on Nov 14. Auxiliary to Marion Post No 298 Legion to attend Mrs C G Sidwell funeral at Legion hall Wednesday 1 40 pm. Miss Helen Gregory hosts Laura Bailey Auxiliary. Mrs G M Hutchison reviews Lady Fourth Daughter of China. Mrs Frank Minor leads devotional. Refreshments served to 19. November meeting at Mrs Fred Newlin’s. Mr and Mrs Andrew P Munson return from two week motor trip to West Virginia. Kensington of Bethany Methodist at 3 30 pm at Mrs M H Biddick’s 958 Twelfth St hostesses listed. Jolly Dozen Bridge Club first post summer meeting at Mrs Glenn Larkin Tuesday 7 30 pm.
Roosevelt increases his lead over Hoover in the Literary Digest presidential poll with latest returns totaling 58,689 at a national level and strong regional results from cities including Cleveland, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Richmond as the third reports come in.
In Reno Nevada a judge granted Florence Courtney Jessel a divorce from actor George Jessel on cruelty grounds. The divorce was uncontested and a property settlement was finalized ten days earlier. The couple wed in Chicago on May 22 1923.
Marion carries a 2-1-1 record as they travel to Clinton to meet an undefeated Tigers after Belle Plaine cancellation. A future game with the Cleveland Panthers is planned for Cedar Rapids at night. Meanwhile the Philathea class hosts a Halloween party Thursday at the church basement with a 6 pm picnic supper and a farewell to Mr and Mrs Herbert Shelton moving to Missouri.
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