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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1952
Page
1
Reports show hog supply overruns pushed prices down 25 to 50 cents to the lowest in over four months. Cattle held near steady to 50 cents lower with some animals pulled from the market. sheep remained steady.
US cattle hog and sheep receipts show a slow market with most hogs 50c lower, several weight classes down. Cattle mostly steady to weak with bulls and calves softening, yearlings firm in spots. sheep steady with native lambs topping near 28 dollars and better offerings around 27 to 28 dollars.
Receipts show calves and fed cattle with mostly steady to firm pricing across grades. Fed steer averages around 31 to 32 per hundredweight with load weights near 32.00, while heifers and cows range from mid teens to mid twenties depending on grade and utility. Bulls and vealers hold steady with stockers and feeders generally weak to steady.
Receipts at Sioux City show 1,500 cattle with calves around 60. Slafighter steers and heifers hold steady to weak amid declines 25 cents or more. Limited sales note good to choice fed steers at about 28.50 and some stocker offerings around 27.00.
Receipts Thursday estimated at 35 000, week ago 36 000, year ago 54 000, actuals Wednesday 32 000. Moderately active to slow prices stead y to 25 cents lower. Barrows and gilts prices by weight class: 160-180 lbs 16.00-18.60. 180-200 lbs 18.00-19.60. 240-270 lbs 18.75-20.00. 270-300 lbs 18.75-19.95. 300-330 lbs 17.25-18.50. 339-360 lbs 16.50-17.75. Sows prices: 270-300 lbs 17.50-18.25. 300-330 lbs 17.00. 329-360 lbs 17.35. 400-459 lbs 15.00-16.00. 450-550 lbs 15.85.
C R MARKETS shows prices on fruits vegetables and grains. Red grapes California lemons and cucumbers appear with varied per unit quotes. Ongoing notes include hay seed and field grass offerings with multiple alfalfa Timothy red clover and sweet clover prices.
The stock market recovered with small gains as trading remained light on Thursday. Volume stayed near a million shares after six days of trading above that level, leaving the market cautious at the close.
Receipts 500 cattle and 200 calves at Kansas City market. Prices steady to easier with no major slaughter cattle offered. Utility and low commercial cows around 14 to 16.5 dollars. bulls mostly 18 dollars down. good to choice feeders 24 to 28 dollars.
Live poultry receipts 33 trucks with no price change. Cheese prices range among daisies and Swiss varieties. Butter market weak with several price scores. Eggs receipts 6 816 cases and tops firm with irregular balance. Potatoes arrivals and on track totals indicate moderate supplies and slow demand with steady prices for most russets.
New York produce prices show butter down to 93 and 92 scores, eggs mixed with various weight classes, extra No. 1 large eggs at 52 to 57.5 cents, and white heavy weights up to 65 cents. Prices reflect market shifts across butter and eggs with multiple quality tiers.
CHICAGO AP Soybeans fell several cents as new crop beans appeared at term inals and processors cut bids. Soybean oil eased and soymeal contracted. Wheat closed mostly unchanged to steadier. corn, oats, rye, soybeans, and lard all posted modest declines or mixed moves with September futures noted.
AP reports Chicago markets show cash wheat prices with No 1 mixed at 2.3 dollars and corn quoted at No 4 yellow near 1.72 to 1.75 dollars. Oats and soybeans figures appear volatile with No 1 white oats around 0.93 to 1.01 dollars and soybeans listed as None.
Hog buyers in Ottumwa show a 25 cent drop with top price at 19.25. Across weight bands from 160 pounds to 550 pounds, bids range from about 14.00 to 19.25 with many mid ranges noted.
The Waterloo market lists top beef prices by weight, with steers priced from 13.50 for 500-550 pounds up to 19.50 for 160-170 pounds and various steps between. The figures span hundreds of pounds, reflecting price per hundredweight for differing live weights.
Directors of Dewey and Almy Chemical Company vote a 15 cent per share dividend on the $1 par common stock payable September 20 to stockholders of record September 12. President Bradley Dewey cites high startup costs for new lines and only small profits in July and August despite solid business in established lines.
YMB Council Executive luncheon at noon Monday at Roosevelt hotel. Social Committee meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Bruce Walker 327 Fourteenth street SE. Mt Zion Baptist church building fund tag day Saturday 13th. Education subcommittee luncheon Friday at Roosevelt hotel. J M Wetzel returns from St Luke's hospital after major surgery Aug 28. Billfold loss reported near the bus depot between 8 and 8 30 p m by Mrs George Wheeler. Fred J Krumm returns to Long Beach Calif after 10 day leave. Roberta Brott 9 sustains facial cuts from barbed wire fence. seven stitches required. confined home rest of the week. Visitors permitted.
In Wharton Mayor M H Biddick s court Charles Perrin of Cedar Rapids faced a stop light violation with 2 dollar fine and 1 50 dollars costs William Fisher of Marion paid 10 dollars and 3 35 costs for speeding David Benton of Central City 15 dollars plus 3 35 costs Kenny Burns charged with improper parking 2 50 Tom Rozen of Bellflower California drove without an operator s license forfeited 15 bond Richard Comley of Marion 245 Eighth Avenue improper parking forfeited 5 bond John Paul of Anamosa speeding forfeited 15 bond. Ansco Ready Flash Camera ad offers day night picture taking for under 10 dollars at Lagerquist Camera Shop.
The Rev Richard Goins traveled to Des Moines to join a Drake Bible College committee meeting. The item notes local ads for Drvade Deodorant, James Richmann enrolling at the University of Iowa, and Oliver Baker undergoing major surgery at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Local social updates include Marion Garden Club hosting rural clubs and Mrs. Thomas presiding.
To Nebraska Mrs Florence Costello visits sister Mrs Pearl Owen in Madison and plans trips with her to Denver to see the Bill Tuttle family and to Longmont to visit sister Mrs Oscar Busenbark. Tot Injured Jimmie Postle aged 3 son of the Robert Postles treated for a deep head wound from a fall at home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hugh Jones. Visits Wienekes Mrs Nellie Orman of Minneapolis visits niece Mrs L C Wieneke and Mr Wieneke.
Harold CC Stickney, owner of the Score board, leased the building once used by C. E. Batchelder and formerly Marion dairy. He plans to install 15 machines and begin operation Oct. 1.
Jack Wichman of Barrington Ill a Dubuque university student was a guest Wednesday of Miss Jo Ann Failor. Lease of the Morrison residence Cedar Rapids includes late George Barnoske home at 1478 Tenth St. Building permits issued to Elmer Sevell 338 Sixth Ave for a 6000 dwelling and garage. Other permits list William Clothier C B Vernon Mrs F D Foughty E T Brockman E H Block E V Carey Grace Koppenhaver Harry Sherwood Stanley C Thomas Moneca Edburn. Visit McBrides Toledo guests of Mr and Mrs O W McBride Linns Best 4 H Linns Best Four H club to meet with Mrs Cecil Patt Saturday. Farewell dinner for Mrs Carolyn Hanscom by W R C 126 in Memorial hall. 16 women dined before her move to California.
Mrs. oa Wieneke described a recent Canada trip while Pluma Terrill accompanied her in song. The snippet records a handbag presentation and a light social gathering with musical entertainment.
Ohanpi Camp Fire group elected Susan Peterson president Sandra Keleher vice president Linda Price secretary treasurer and Collette Waite scribe at a Wednesday meeting held at the home of Mrs George Bradley. Twenty five women attended. A layette shower at the Hess home for Mrs Henry Kriegermeier and her infant Jean Ann was given with entertainment by Walter Kramer Hubert McCalley L M Brown and Harold Le Clerc.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cooper of Keokuk were guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Foster, sharing hospitality and social visits in the community.
Seven New York City public school teachers invoked the Fifth Amendment at Senate hearings on communism in schools. Senator Homer Ferguson paused the session, saying the matter remains open. The Board of Education said disciplinary action will proceed against these witnesses and others.
Admiral Jonas Howard Ingram, who led Allied forces in the South Atlantic during World War II, died at 65 after a heart attack and serving as Culver Military Academy superintendent. He coached football at Annapolis, served as athletics director, and led the All-America football conference as commissioner before retiring in 1947 after 44 years of service.
Henry Brockschink 79 longtime Norway area farmer died at his farm home after a life spent on the same farm except five years. Born Sept 15 1872 he married Martha Athoff in 1902 and they celebrated their golden anniversary Feb 20 Survivors include his wife two sons Noble and Harold of Norway two daughters Sylvia Schulte Norway and Opal Beckler Watkins a brother Edward of Dalhart Texas and 13 grandchildren Services will be Saturday at 1 30 p m in the New Jerusalem Church Burial will be in the church cemetery Friends may call at the family home after 5 p m Thursday
Anne Kausler, 4, previously crippled by cerebral palsy, is hospitalized with polio in Des Moines. Doctors see hope she may avoid paralysis as she fights the disease after making progress at a cerebral palsy center and preschool.
President Truman announced the appointment of Jack K. McFall as United States minister to Finland. The decision names McFall to represent U S interests and oversee relations with Finland.
Public library in Cedar Rapids adds a large list of new fiction and non fiction titles. Notable authors and topics include crime novels, science references, history, biographies, and home improvement guides for readers across ages.
Beardsley Ruml, renowned New York tax expert and Cedar Rapids native, will attend the Midwest conference of state Democratic party chiefs in Des Moines on Sept. 18. He will chair the finance committee of the Democratic National Committee as state chairmen and national officials from 15 states gather with Stephen A. Mitchell to discuss organization for the November election campaign.
Fresno California AP L C Thornton a 60 year old double amputee who lost both arms in a railroad accident more than 30 years ago died at his home. He learned to drive and piloted an airplane in 1920, opened a machine shop in 1918 that became an artificial limb factory, and served as a consultant to hospitals specialists and to the army and navy.
Delmar E. Harpin a 33 year old farmer near Creston was trampled to death Wednesday afternoon while unharnessing a horse in a stall. He was found dead and living on the Archie Hazen farm northeast of Creston where he operated a nearby farm.
Fire destroyed the Keokuk Laundry and the owner Don Seagard’s frame house in Keokuk. About $30,000 in new equipment and clothing were ruined. The blaze lasted an hour, starting in the basement and spreading through the two story building. Firemen responded quickly. one firefighter was cut by glass. Twelve workers escaped.
Des Moines AP VA officials outlined steps for Korean War G I Bill education benefits. Send applications to the VA regional office in Des Moines with both sides of discharge papers, fill all five form sections, and choose a definite goal. Deadlines: discharged before Aug 20 1952 by Aug 20 1954. after Aug 20 1952 within two years of discharge. Eligible service worldwide since June 27 1950 with 90 days service unless disability discharge.
An independent candidate Alfred L. Easterday, 39, of Kenosha, a paint and chemical manufacturer, filed nomination papers with 5,000 signatures to challenge Republican Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy and Democrat Thomas Fairchild for the November 4 election in Wisconsin. The deadline for other independents is September 23.
The Navy reports metal chips found in the Prichett's reduction gears caused 300000 dollars in damage, with possible sabotage being investigated by naval intelligence. Rear Admiral John L. McCrea said the probe is not complete and the damage was found about a month before a planned training cruise.
A Fort Riley soldier Pfe William Cole of Tiffin Iowa died when his car hit the rear of a truck on highway 40 west of Kansas City. Another soldier Pfe Richard Reisen of Union Iowa was seriously injured and taken to Providence hospital. Coroner Joseph Butler noted they were returning home on furlough.
One year has passed since that sad day when God called him home. Though he is gone, he liveth still in our hearts. From Mother, Brothers and Sisters.
Lost and found items include a black and tan hound near Toddeville with contact 3-8989 and a Ghana belt on the southwest side. An elderly lady reports a purse near 725 Ellis Blvd NW with a reward. A black faced le courtre automatic watch offers a reward. A stray black and white kitten NM side with dial 2-4182.
Induction orders were mailed for the four 20 year old men forming Linn county’s reduced September draft call. The original 31 man plan was cut to four by state policy. The men will travel by bus from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines on September 25.
San Saba Texas AP reports heavy rains isolating small ranching towns in west central Texas as creeks and rivers flood the area. Highway patrol and military units attempt rescue efforts amid rampaging waters. At least four deaths are blamed on the floods.
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