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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1942

Page

6

Hog and cattle prices rise on light receipts in Chicago market

U.S. hog receipts edge up from last week with prices gaining 15 to 25 cents. In Chicago, 220-250 lb hogs traded to about 14.75 to 14.90, top 14.90, while cattle courses showed strength on choice steers near 12.75 and yearlings around 14 to 16.50. Across Sioux City and Omaha, bids moved higher with mixed demand and generally steady to firmer quotes on hogs, cattle, and lambs amid light to moderate trading.

Chicago Sioux City Dept. Agriculture Ibs Roy Blas U. S. Dept Acriculshai Ture OMANA Ian Omaha API Dyce Carly Peoria Livestock Pforia

Unclear OCR Data Shows Regional Stage Changes

Fragmented text lists rises and falls for several locations with no clear context. Mentions Cairo Keokuk and Memphis with small numeric changes. Lacks coherent events, dates, or names to confirm a full news item.

Local Hog Prices Advance 20 Cents on Cedar Rapids Market

Hog prices rose 20 cents across all grades on Monday in Cedar Rapids. Top butcher price reached 14.20 dollars, long haul no fill 14.30, packers 14.10, with varying lamb and ewe values by weight and quality.

Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Miscellany Prices And Farm Goods Listing

A Cedar Rapids miscellany item lists prices for grains, hay, poultry, and livestock plus wholesale fruits and vegetables. It includes oats, rye, soybeans, hay bale rates, various poultry prices, pigeons, hides, calves, horses, and a note on mare meat and ponies.

New York Produce Prices and Chicago Poultry Summary

Markets show firm butter and cheese with two day receipts in New York and Chicago. Butter scores around 92 and 88 with price ranges near 46 to 49 cents. eggs steady with mixed colors and varied grade prices. turkeys and young hens noted with multiple price points. potatoes show modest gains in Idaho and Colorado markets.

New Y York New York Vermont Far Chicago Ea Abe Idahos Idaho Ghios Michigan

Wisconsin cheese and wool market notes from Plymouth and Boston

Wisconsin cheese prices show a 23 percent bid for state rand cheddar with motor grade cheddars noted. Wool market reports from Boston reflect small graded sales with well grown fine staple wool at 1.20 and fine medium at 1.18 on a clean basis, plus inquiries on quarter blood fleece wools and Missouri wool at 52.5 cents per pound cash.

Wisconsin Plymouth Boston API U. S Dept. Agriculture Missouri

Stock Market Narrow Range Stays Steady Amid Light Volume

The New York market narrowed its range Monday as volume slipped from recent levels. Prices remained generally steady with rails seeing large blocks early and Illinois Central hitting a yearly high. Utilities firmed at session close led by Consolidated Edison and North American, Public Service of New Jersey, and American Telephone. several industrials rose while some lagged.

New York Illinois Central Consolidated Edison North American Public Service of New Jersey American Telephone American Can Westinghouse Sears Roebuck Pullman American Smelting Johns Manville Santa Fe Chesapeake and Ohio United Aircraft

Wall St. Quotations From Abbott Lab To Zenith Radio

Wall Street stock quotations list prominent firms and tickers in a dense roll of prices and percentages. Notable names include Abbott Labs, Alcoa, Allied Stores, Armour, Caterpillar, General Electric, RCA, Sears Roebuck, Studebaker, Timken, Union Carbide, U S Steel, and Zenith Radio, with many other corporations and market leaders cited, reflecting daily market activity and performance across industries in a bustling financial page.

J B. Bennett A Co Merchants National Bank Abbott Lab Indus Rayon Adams Express Inspiration Alaska Juneau Hart Allied Chem Inti Mining Allied Stores Inti Nickel Allis Chalmers Amn Cn Amn Johns Manville Kennecott Lorillard P McKesson Marshall Gia Martin G L Wat Miami Armour & Co Aon Mpls Moline Armstrong Cork Mont Ward Murray Corp Atchison SF Nash-Kelv Atlantic Rte Natl Bellas Jy Atl Const Laay Natl Biscuit Aviation Corp Natl Can Baldwin Loco Natl Cash Reg Balto & Ohio Dairy Barnsdall Ostirs Barber Asphalt Gypsum Beatrice Crany Endix Beth Steel Nor Pac Blaw Knox Bocine Aireriz Norama Borden Cage Ohio Borg Warner Otis Elev Bridgeport Pac Gas & E Bucyrus Erie Packard Mtrs Paramount Park Utah Burroughs Adg Pen & Ford Cal Hicda Gunn Benshols Caterpillar Phillips Pet Am Cerro de Pasco Carsie Caie Ghresler Motors Colum Credit Safeway Schenley Southern Seaboard Oil Concoleum Sears Roebuck Inc Cons Edison Shell Union Cons Oil Simmons Co Conti Bak Socony Vac Conti Del Sperry Crown Drug Cub Amn Sur Ina Cudahy Pke Curtiss Wr Stew Warner Studebaker Deere and Co Stone Web del. Hudson Tex Corp del. Lacka Tex Gulf S Dia T. Mtr Tex Pac Ld Douglas Air Thompson Foster Whe Uni Air Lines Gen. Baking Sa Ant Corp Gen’ Gables Drus 3S Gen. Electric Ani el Coal Gen. Foods Uni Fruit Gen’ Motors Uni Gas Co Gillette S. R Goebel Goodrich BR. m U S Pine Goodyear Tire U S Rubber Strnam Fale Nor Ry Pr Walworth Wes Sur Warner Bros . Greyhound Wes Union Hat Corsac Westehouse AB Hayes Body Westehouse el Hecker Hiram Walker Wilson& Co Houston of Woolworth Howe Sound Homestake Youngston Hudson Zenith Radio Hupp Zenite Gas Central Chicago Armour & Co Marsh Field Bendix Quaker Butler Bros . S Swift & Co Swift Intl Edison Zenith

Congressman Maas Receives Silver Star for New Guinea Action

Rep. Melvin J. Maas a colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve was awarded the Silver Star by General Douglas MacArthur for gallantry as an aviation observer in the Milne Bay area of New Guinea on September 3. The ceremony occurred September 7 at MacArthur's Australian headquarters. Maas served on active duty June 16 to October 17, visiting fronts across the South and Southwest Pacific.

Wheat futures hold firm in dull Chicago session

Wheat futures ended modestly higher as trading remained slow in Chicago. Prices showed small gains while corn oats rye moved lower and soybeans were nearly unchanged, with various spot quotes for wheat, corn, oats, barley, field seed and lard reflected in the day’s market notes.

Chicago

Bond Prices Steady As Market Narrows In New York

Bond prices hovered in a narrow range with the main corporate list keeping a steady tone near the close. Denver and Rio Grande Western rails slid modestly while New England railroads and 5s rose more than a point. US Government securities were steady after new 7 1/2 per cent certificates.

New At St Southern Pacific Tlinois Central Denver Rio Grande Allis Chalmers Convertibles Mexico

Men and Women In Service Return to Fort Benning

Private Henning sen and Mrs Henning sen have returned to Fort Benning Georgia after a 10 day furlough with Private Henning sens parents Earl and Mrs Henningsen of 332 Fourteenth Street SE They visited Mrs Henning sen s mother Mrs C Van Gordon and Private Henning sen s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C H Langridge of Des Moines and friends in Oskaloosa Private Henning sen received his wings as a parachutist Oct 17.

Don Henningsen Fort Benning Henningsen Earl Henningsen Fourteenth Street

Wisconsin Graduate On Six Day Naval Leave In Memphis

W J Bill Erwood and his wife spend six days with his parents at 828 D Avenue NW while he takes leave from the naval aviation maintenance school for advanced radio in Memphis Tennessee. He recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin naval radio school.

W J Bill) Erwood D Avenue Erwood Naval Aviation Maintenance School For Advanced Radio Memphis Tenn University of Wisconsin Naval Radio School

Stevenson 18 Assigned to Navy Radiomen School at Miami

Theodore B. Stevenson 18 son of Flora A. Stevenson 828 E Avenue NW has been assigned to advanced instruction at the navy training school for radiomen at Miami University Oxford Ohio. He enlisted last August and completed boat training at Great Lakes.

Theodore B. Stevenson Flora A. Stevenson E Avenue Navy Miami University Oxford Ohio Great Lakes

Four divorce petitions filed in district court

Four petitions seek divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Margaret M Keister seeks a divorce from Byron C Keister of Marion township, married April 25 1925 in Marion. Monica Petersen seeks a decree from Morris Petersen, married December 20 1905 in Council Bluffs. Anna M Lorene seeks a divorce from Joseph C Lorene, married January 31 1942 in Kahoka Missouri. Henry Max Ashlock seeks a divorce from Eleanor Ethel Ashlock, married November 28 1937. Maxine Kolsto seeks annulment of marriage to Stanley Kolsto, married October 17 1939 in Linn County.

Margaret M. Keister Byron C. Keister Marion Township Marion Monica Petersen Morris Petersen Council Bluffs Bec Anna MV Lorene Joseph C Lorene Kahoka Henry Max "Ashtock Eleanor Ethel Ashlock Maxine Kolsto Stanley Kolsto Linn County

Military transfers and a family visit announced

The report lists several soldiers and a lieutenant with new postings or departures. Howard Sawyer moves from Great Lakes to the amphibian training base at Solomons Maryland. Leon Ralston transfers from Camp Croft to Fort Bragg. Arnold Yuza shifts from Jefferson Barracks to Camp Breckinridge. Ward J. Long returns home for a 15 day leave from Fort Huachuca. Louis G. Akers spends the weekend with his parents at Camp Dodge. Paul G. Scheible becomes base operations officer at Lawson Field Fort Benning.

Ralston Leon Ralston Louis Ralston E Avenue NE 31St Infantry Camp Croft 8. C 41St Armored Division Fort Bragg N. C Paul G. Scheible Ed P. Scheible Nineteenth Street Lawson Field Fort Benning

Horse collision injures driver near Pala

Robert Reynolds of Pala reported to Sheriff James Smith that a horse ran into his car on a dirt road two miles southwest of Pala on Sunday at 2 pm. The horse was killed and Reynolds could not find the owner. He sustained a cut to his eye and his car was damaged.

Robert Reynolds Pala James Smith Reynolds

Bailey couple named administrators for Marion estate

Earl Bailey and Fay W. Bailey of Marion are appointed administrators for the estate of their mother Hattie M. Bailey who died October 12, 1942.

Earl Bailey Fay W. Bailey Marion Hattie M. Bailey

Free cooking classes Tuesday in Glow room at utility

City briefs note free cooking classes every Tuesday at 2 15 in the Glow room of the Iowa Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric company. Also Cedar Rapids couples Mhammed Omar and Lita Hamed wed last week by Justice H R Churchill, Red Cross dressings class, cataract surgery patient D F Spencer at St Luke's hospital reported in good condition, Navy day services at Coe College chapel, Dr Henry P Worstell to speak, Cedar Rapids purchasing agents meet at Roosevelt hotel with WPB rep. scheduling in Chamber of Commerce.

Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Company Mhammed Omar Lita Hamed Cedar Rapids Justice of the Peace H. R. Churchill D. F. Spencer C Avenue NW St. Luke’s Hospital Navy Coe College Henry P. Worstell Iowa City Roosevelt Hotel WPB Davenport Chamber of Commerce Iowa Larry Herman Jan Savitt Lincoln New York City WMT Temple Roller Rink Hayes Music Box Universal Crusher CO Ce-Mar Marion Blvd The Gazette Hudson Conlan Hudson Co Dubuque Nes High Amana Tenner Ie Major Oil Company Azette Robert Hay Mt. Auburn TAFT White Lodge Bell Boy O.R.C 1St Ave Norva Hotel Kacena's 2Nd Ave

C R Firm Named in Patent Rights Case

Diamond Iron Works Inc of Minneapolis files suit in Cedar Rapids federal court against Iowa Manufacturing Co alleging infringement of Diamond Iron Works portable rock crushing machine patents. Plaintiffs seek preliminary and permanent injunction and accounting.

U.S. District Clerk’s Office Cedar Rapids Diamond Iron Works, Inc Minneapolis, Minn Iowa Manufacturing Company of Cedar Rapids Company Diamond Iron Works Iowa Manufacturing Company

City Hall notes on licenses and parking limit

The council granted an auctioneer license to Walter J. Briney and filed Briney’s $1000 bond. It adopted a two hour parking limit on H avenue from Sixteenth street to Maplewood drive NE. A class B beverage permit was issued to W. J. Flynn at 625 Second Avenue SW.

Walter J. Briney Briney H Avenue Sixteenth Street Maplewood Drive W. J. Flynn Second Avenue SW

Missionary Mrs Nicol to Speak at Central Park Church

Mrs James H Nicol a 30 year Syria missionary will be principal speaker at 7 30 pm at Central Park Presbyterian church She appears in an Institute on Foreign Missions A dinner at 6 to precede the event Those unable to attend the dinner may join the Institute afterward

James H. Nicol Syria Central Park Presbyterian Church

Steuber Extends Lead With 83 Points In Six Games

Bob Steuber the Missouri left halfback added 20 points on Saturday to lift his season total to 83 after six games, as Jim Secrest of Rochester scored five touchdowns for Hamilton in a 33 to 0 win. Sinkwich moved into second with 66 points after scoring three against Cincinnati. Felke stayed third with 60 after Ohio State’s win over Northwestern.

NEW York Bob Steuber University of Missouri Steuber Iowa State College Jim Secrest University of Rochester

Campaign history of Cedar Rapids airport drive reviewed

A. L. Taylor executive secretary at the Chamber of Commerce spoke to Optimist club members Monday. He reviewed the city campaign that led to authorization for an airport in Cedar Rapids and presented steps taken and data from the project.

Cedar Rapids A. L. Taylor Chamber of Commerce Taylor

Apple Day Observed at Roosevelt High School

Roosevelt high school observed Apple Day under biology teacher S. M. Pattee with speakers including Margaret Lake Arlene Rysa Evelyn Berry Peggy Ann Jones and Pattee. Awards went to Ruby Prahaska and Arlene Rysa for their displays. The program was planned by Nadine Jedlicka Bonnie Ward Harriet Ruby and Margaret Lake with judges Dwain DeLong Margaret Blockinger and Doris Hammed.

Roosevelt High School S. M. Pattee Margaret Lake Arlene Rysa Evelyn Berry Peggy Ann Jones Pattee Ruby Prahaska Nadine Jedlicka Bonnie Ward Harriet Ruby Dwain DeLong Margaret Blockinger Doris Hammed

Patriotic Navy Day Assembly at Wilson High

A Navy Day program at Wilson High School Tuesday features seven student speakers. Tom Rebec chairs the event with a salute to the flag, the American Creed, and the Navy song Anchors Aweigh. Speakers include Dwayne Morey presenting The World's Largest

Wilson High School Tom Rebec Dwayne Morey

Child Struck by Car Returns to Mercy Hospital

Sandra Seibert four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Seibert of 610 Third avenue SE was injured Friday night after being struck by a car. Doctors found a skull injury and expect about two weeks of hospitalization after initial treatment at Mercy hospital before release to home.

Sandra Seibert Ellis Seibert Third Avenue SE Mercy Hospital

Washington Buses Run Amok in Lighthearted Transit Tales

A Washington bus with 16 passengers wandered into Rock Creek park at night and, after getting hopelessly lost, finally returned to its route. The piece recalls a driver abandoning a bus during an air raid test and streetcar passengers who rang the gong and ran the car solo while the conductor was away.

Washington Rock Creek Park

Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board Renamed Realtor Institute

The Cedar Rapids Real Estate board votes to add the word Realtor to its name effective immediately at a noon luncheon at the YMCA. Frank L. Buser is elected president of the Iowa Association of Real Estate Boards and Cedar Rapids places second in the statewide achievement contest at the Davenport convention.

Cedar Rapids Davenport

Mohme Suffers Severe Head Injury in Fall

Charles Mohme aged 70s fell about 14 feet from a ladder while removing window screens at 1039 Third Avenue SE around 2 PM Monday. He landed on a cement walk and was taken to Mercy Hospital by the Ambulance Service for treatment.

Charles Mohme Third Avenue SE Mohme Mercy Hospital

Elkader Gridders Edge Postville in 19-18 Thriller

Elkader snapped Postville’s winning streak with a 19-18 upset in a late-season Upper Iowa conference game. Smith scored early on a nine yard run and a 40 yard TD run, then a 50 yard pass to Dittmer set up Elkader’s third score. Postville answered with Marston’s 30 yard run and a late Tehel reception, but Elkader held on.

Elkader Smith Marston Postville Plungirs Dittmer Tehel Looney Postville Hope Upper Iowa

WANTED HELP WANTED ADS AND LOST ITEMS LISTED

The page lists a running classified block with WORK Wanter rates and examples of ads. It includes a long series of Lost and Found notices, farm and service jobs, and personnel requests, with contact details and prices for various ads.

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