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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1932
Page
32
Chicago and other markets show modest gains as cooler weather supports higher hog prices. Prices reach up to 375 with tops at 479 in some reports, while receipts remain burdensome and demand weak at several points.
Wheat rose part of the one cent drop after the cotton market collapse but sold off again as stocks eased. Government grain report due Friday looms amid hedging in Winnipeg driving heavier movement. Corn oats and rye showed little change with a generally weak to easy tone. Cash prices firmer by 4 to 5 cents with receipts around 27 cars.
AP reports Chicago cash grain prices for wheat and corn across grades No 1 and No 2 including winter and spring varieties with bid offers in cents per bushel. Minnesota Minneapolis market lists receipts demand and various prices for wheat oats rye barley flax and seed values.
An assorted list shows international currency figures for many nations and regions including Britain France Germany and Switzerland alongside a detailed Iowa livestock market report. Prices cover hogs weighing various ranges with bids from Mason City Oelwein Waterloo and Ottumwa and list top values for prime hac and packers with weights from 180 to over 350 pounds.
Household goods include dining room set new Simmons bed overstuffed davenport Violet Key set electric hair dryer Kodak tripod heating stove rugs and farm tools One building 8x16 four horse Cushman engine plow pump jack oil drums mower tools and miscellaneous articles.
Active trading on Thursday sees a broad selloff with 5.5 million shares changing hands. Major leaders like U S Steel and American Telephone stumble 1 to 3 points as cotton prices influence the market and declines spread among several industries.
Glen H. Fos a city fireman was suspended for thirty days or until proof of intent to follow fire department rules. Fire Chief Emil P. Kohout told Public Safety Commissioner Dan Kruidenler that Fos was suspended for incapacity and inattention to duty.
The article discusses Paul Bern allegedly having a second wife and notes his recent bride Miss Harlow was connected to the dispute. It states Bern stored a large sum for his former wife’s support and insurance payments with a New York trust company, and Clarken claimed to be a friend who knew of Bern's prior marriage. Clarken will travel Thursday to handle Bern's insurance matters.
A long hidden 1920 will shows film executive Paul Bern left most assets to his wife Dorothy Millette. Lawyer Henry Uttal recalls Bern’s marriage to Millette and notes no hint of subsequent remarriage to Jean Harlow.
Hotel officials in New York said a woman registered as Mrs Paul Bern lived at the Algonquin for ten years, left last spring before Paul Bern died by suicide. She received biweekly checks from the west coast signed Paul Bern and Bern visited about once a year. Her tastes were quiet and she kept many religious tracts, appearing deeply religious.
A Cedar Rapids market listing shows wheat at 15 cents, oats 13 percent, corn 25 cents, and No 2 yellow 23 cents. Prices for hay, poultry, dairy, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and crate goods are included with assorted regional scales and crate or per unit quotes.
Live poultry and eggs receipts listed for Chicago markets with bid prices for hens leghorn fryers roosters and turkeys. Potatoes butter eggs and sugar reported with Western and Northeastern trends. New York lines show butter egg prices and market tone.
Col Raymond Robins disappeared after threats he reportedly believed came from a national organization. Mrs Robins said he informed federal authorities and suspected calls from various cities and one hand written letter. Police checked hospitals and morgues with 1000 detectives but found no trace. Robins, a Staten Island native and prominent figure, had a long career in public service and diplomacy.
Eighteen bids for cleaning and painting the Thirtieth Street bridge over Indian Creek were submitted to the city council on Thursday. Bids ranged from 100 by Carl Mentzer to 572 by Christ E Beck, with amounts from 138 to 572 among other bidders. The council referred the bids to Louis J Zika, commissioner of public improvements, for further investigation.
A pair of light fingered thefts were reported to police. Avanelle McCauley of 122 First avenue W said $9.85 cash vanished from her room while she was out at breakfast. Door was unlocked. Mrs E P Clement of 1431 Fourth avenue SE reported $5.50 taken from a dining room lock box between Sept 3 and 5, plus a white gold lodge ring worth $30 from a buffet drawer.
Hogs unchanged on the local market with no grade changes on Thursday and the top price steady at 3.80. Funeral services for Frank A. Mumm were held at the Methodist church in Williamsburg, with Rev. C. W. Cochran officiating. he died Monday at 61, survived by his widow Mary Klever, three sons Arthur, Alvin, and Ralph, two sisters Mrs Wallace Bean and Mrs William Bean, and brother Otto Crumm.
The Marion Methodist church Ladies Aid groups met Wednesday with multiple divisions hosting picnics sewing sessions and planned bazaars rummage sales and dinners. Guests included Mrs. Earl Miller Mrs. John Walters and others. A community kitchen drive and Can ning project were announced along with local civic notices.
On Labor Day Mr and Mrs W A Ladd of 973 North Eleventh Street celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with a family reunion. Attendees included Mr and Mrs D W Uhr Altoona Mr and Mrs Charlie Miller Morley Mr and Mrs C W Ladd Ottawa Mr and Mrs F B Schroeder Des Moines Mr and Mrs O W Ladd Toledo Mr and Mrs S A Ladd Chicago Emily and Harriet Cunningham Anamosa Albert Schroeder Des Moines Marion Robb and spouse visiting from Chicago. The Christian Endeavor society met at the Christian church and reorganized after a months long vacation.
Pottawattamie county grand jury indicted Mona Motor Oil Co and officers on eleven true bills for alleged evasion of gasoline taxes. E L Walters and H A Searle jr face one count each of conspiracy to defraud the state. the company and several Searle family members plus Walters are charged with ten counts of making incomplete or false reports of gasoline tax collections.
Coroner R A Vorpahl announced the inquest into George C Meier death in custody will hear testimony from Detective George Powers Patrolman George Lee Ernest Mickel Mrs Meier Mrs Asa Wright Wesley Prokop Thomas Suchomel Theodore Suchomel Dr Francis C Dunn and Dr Thomas F Suchomel. The panel includes Dr H E Hanson John Kanealy and Col Clifford Leonori. The inquest opens Friday at 7 pm at Pioneer Funeral home.
Willie Willis recalls almost forgetting his daily kindness when a man seeking work arrives and he offers his mowing job to the stranger. The anecdote highlights small acts of charity in everyday life.
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