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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1946
Page
7
News summary reports heavy receipts across cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago and Omaha with prices showing firm to mixed moves. Cattle top at 36.50 for steers, hogs broadly 23.00 to 23.50, sheep steady to strong, while Western and Sioux City markets reflect similar patterns and cautious demand.
Hog prices on the Cedar Rapids market held steady after a Saturday shutdown with top prime butchers at 22.00 and packers at 20.00. The cattle section shows steers from good to choice at 44.04 with other grades and ages listed, along with sheep, lambs, hides, poultry, fruits, and produce pricing and river stage notes for Mississippi markets and times.
New York stocks drifted lower on Monday with only scattered issues like gold mines resisting the decline. Trading was slow after a fair opening, with many shares slipping about three points near the close while transfers hovered near 900000 shares. Major decliners included Standard Oil New Jersey Texas Company United States Steel Bethlehem and Chrysler with some early gains for Alaska Juneau Dome Mines and Homestake before Washington denied any price rise.
Chicago receipts show 10 211 tubs of butter with mixed scores and slight declines, Fas-Receipts 9 323 cases with steady to 2c gains, cheese and eggs quoted with varied grades and weights. New York market lists butter at steady for two days, cheddar and daisies firm, eggs with mixed colors and grade standards across multiple weight classes.
Wheat and oats rose as cash traders could buy only small amounts amid light receipts at terminals. Corn followed, led by oats buying by commission houses and short covering. Wheat finished 1% to 2 cents higher. corn and oats also up, with various prices listed for futures and commodity grades. Provisions and livestock sections follow with mixed movements in cattle, hogs, and market receipts across Chicago Kansas City and Des Moines.
Berlin report from the Soviet occupation zone says Russians secretly mine extremely rich uranium deposits in the Schneeberg area on the Saxony Czechoslovakia border. Geologists reportedly located the site of an old lead mine and are said to be working it with great haste.
Patrolmen Overman and Rubey traced a hit and run to Tad Horak of 1001 Highth Avenue SE after spotting his car at Fifth Avenue and Third Street SE. Horak admitted driving the car that struck a parked vehicle owned by Fred W. Webster at 1700 block First Avenue and paid a $25 fine plus costs in police court.
A twin engine navy bomber with five passengers and Lt. Comdr. G. C. Wahlburg of Minneapolis landed at Chapman airport and became bogged in mud. A dismantling crew was needed after the aircraft nosed over. No injuries reported.
Seventeen new polio cases were reported to the state department of health, raising the year total to 545. Black Hawk county led with three cases, Chickasaw followed with five, and individual cases appeared in Benton Bremer Butler Floyd Clayton Hardin Lee Monona O'Brien Page Poweshick and Woodbury counties.
Fire loss on buildings and contents during September totaled 1801 dollars, per a report to the Cedar Rapids city council by Fire Chief E. P. Kohout. The value of buildings and contents involved in September fires was 323,360 dollars.
President Truman in a message to King Ibn Saud rejects the Arab ruler’s claim that U.S. policy on Palestine contradicted prior positions. He urges admitting at least 100,000 European Jews to Palestine immediately and stresses opposition to aggression by any party. He expresses friendship toward Arabs and favor for conciliation between Arabs and Jews.
State Architect Ralph Arnold announced bids will be accepted November 22 for a new 170000 dollar dormitory at the Iowa Training School for Boys in Eldora. The 80 by 100 foot, two story brick building will house 80 bays with a recreation room, lockers, showers and living quarters for the matron and supervisor, fireproof construction. An application is filed with the Civilian Production Administration for approval before contracts are awarded.
Dr. John L. Winiger, 57, Lamoni chiropractor, died when his car ran off an embankment on highway 69 east of Lamoni Sunday night. His wife and two sons survived the wreck.
Penick and Ford Operations show substantial rise with gross profit and operating income at five plants and subsidiaries totaling $2,324,059.55 for the Sept 30 quarter, up from $1,549,611.41 a year earlier. Net income for the period reached $787,466.92, more than double 1945's third quarter. Nine months ended Sept 30 show net $1,368,716.55, versus $906,500.36 a year prior. Executives cite OPA price boosts on corn as primary factor. Cedar Rapids volumes steady. Earnings per share for nine months $3.71, vs $2.46 last year. Q3 EPS $2.14, up from $0.94.
President Truman will depart by train at 3 30 p m on Thursday for Independence Missouri to vote in the congressional elections the following Tuesday The White House said he has no plans for an advance political speech Mrs Truman will accompany him Their daughter Margaret currently studying in Missouri will return to Washington with her parents after voting on election day
In Calcutta ongoing Hindu Muslim clashes left at least 12 people dead and 22 others wounded from hand to hand fighting stabbings and acid throwing as the violence persisted on Monday AP reports.
Miss Mary Jane Miller and Richard Smith wed at 4 p m in Marion Christian church with 175 relatives and friends attending. Rev Vernon H Carter officiated as palms and chrysanthemums provided background. The bride wore embroidered white linon over taffeta with lace, a halo trimmed veil, and carried white sweetpeas and red roses. Best man was Francis Smith. maid of honor Eileen Miller wore light blue. A reception followed in the church dining room and out of town guests included Mrs Daisy Shires of Greencastle Pa and sowell Reifschneider of Hubbard.
Martha Helen Schoonover 89, born in Linn county July 27, 1857, died Oct. 24 in Fontana California after moving there about a decade ago. She was married to George Schoonover who died in 1925. Survived by two daughters Jennie Fish Fontana and Orpha Lauser Manchester, a son Will Schoonover Los Angeles, and 11 grandchildren. Cremation held in Fontana. Ashes to be buried in Oak Shade cemetery Marion at a future date.
Lyman Hough a retired farmer died in Cedar Rapids hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident about 12 days earlier. Born March 20 1867 in Mazon Illinois he married Fannie Elgar in 1897 and moved to a Marion area farm in 1917. He leaves two daughters, three grandchildren and two brothers. Services set for 2 pm Tuesday at Yocom chapel with burial at Oak Shade.
A crowded Want Ads section lists numerous lost pets and items with rewards, plus service offerings. Entries include a lost pig and various dogs described by color and name, a missing pin, and an abstract of title. Local businesses advertise car and furniture services, moving vans, jewelry, beauty shops, and other miscellaneous notices.
A jumble of entertainment and business notices describes dance bands at various venues, including Stan Stanley and Keyes with Del Lee, Navy 7 Kassels orchestra, and art Kassel, plus closings for redecoration. Ad blocks promote furniture, appliance repair, trucking, plastering, painting, and hauling services across Cedar Rapids and Marlon IA with contact numbers and hours.
Cedar Rapids council reviewed a request from Santa Claus to land his airplane near the loop district for the Christmas parade staged by the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. pilot Jim Wathan would fly an Aeronca, landing on Second Street SE near Kenwood Transfer and Rock Island yards, or on the Third Avenue bridge if winds shifted, with insurance coverage noted.
The Hamilton Development Company seeking Cedar Rapids city support to build a drainage ditch for a 40 acre tract south of Twenty seventh Street NE and west of the Milwaukee railroad right of way. The ditch would drain a stream originating north of the Collings Radio company and collect water from a large area. City Engineer Frank Young and City Attorney Don Hines were asked to review the petition.
Cedar Rapids residents asked the city council for a two hour parking limit and a ban on heavy traffic on Thirty-first Street NE. They said Fruehaus Trailer Co provided a graded surfaced and lighted employee lot but workers still use the street. The issue was referred to the police traffic department.
Tyler PTA will sponsor a Red Cross home nursing short course for Tyler school district women. Those interested may call C Stevens at 27059. Also notices: McKinney Fire Insurance Agency offers home, household goods and auto coverage with phone 2-1812. Gas station owner L W McGranahan reports $78 stolen from cash register between 9 pm and midnight Saturday. Cedar Rapids Bottling Works to close all week for vacation with reopens Monday November 4. Hur Mon Beverages advertisement.
The YMCA volleyball squad will hold its first practice and organization meeting Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Y. The group will discuss joining an inter-city league with Oskaloosa Ottumwa Newton Marshalltown Waterloo and two Des Moines teams. All interested players are invited to report, said Erv Holth news athletic director.
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