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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1936
Page
10
Unofficial Monday livestock receipts show hogs 14, cattle 24,000, sheep 18,000, and next week hogs at about 60,000. Saturday activity was sparse with hogs selling at steady prices and top at 11.25 a hundredweight amid slower retail demand and high wholesale pork loin prices.
Ralph Whited, age two, suffered a fractured left leg Saturday at 12 15 p m when struck by a car driven by J F Sweeney of Marion on First avenue between Thirty fourth and Thirty fifth streets The child stepped from the curb as Mr Sweeney did not see him The boy is the son of Mr and Mrs Milton C Whited The family stood with a group in front of Seventh Day Adventist church A nearby doctor aided the boy and he was taken to Mercy hospital
Hog receipts 2000 with 1500 direct. market largely nominal and scatter sales near Friday average. Cattle receipts 1500. fed steers and yearlings up 25 35 cents. trade very active with fat cattle reaching up to 10.25 for 1366 pounds. Sheep receipts 8000 with direct 17500. fat lambs 50 75 cents lower. week’s top for lambs 10.40. feeding lambs 6.00 8.60. overall market mixed amid high corn.
AP report from Sioux City shows cattle receipts 800 with higher prices for fed steers yearlings and heifers. Hogs receipts 200 with generally lower bids and midrange weights around 9.50 to 10.50. sheep receipts 2,500 including 1,775 feeders with lambs late week top at 9.75 and bulk around 8.50 to 9.60.
US Department of Agriculture cattle receipts 9800 fall from last Friday with slaughter steers down to up 35 cents, heifers mixed, bulls steady, stockers and feeders higher, calves around 9 to 10 dollars. Hogs receipts 1000, prices steady to higher with top near 10.75, sows around 9.45, feeders varied. Sheep receipts 8000, slaughter lambs 50 to 75 cents lower, feeding lambs firm to 25 cents higher, bulls and ewes steady.
Omaha livestock market summary shows beef cattle and calves up to 25 cents higher on good to choice yearlings and weighty steers, with beef cows and heifers up about 25 cents. Vealers strong, feeders steady to 25 cents higher, with prices for fed steers and yearlings around 8.00 to 9.75 per hundredweight and occasional higher lots.
Combined hog receipts at 21 yards and 9 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. Saturday totaled 12 800 head, down from 13 900 last week and 8 500 a year ago. Prices mostly steady with minor declines. trade slow and weekend loading slow.
Iowa hog market prices from Waterloo Mason City and Ottumwa show varied quotes by weight. Notable ranges include 140-190 lb pigs around 7.90 to 10.60 per cwt and heavier hogs 250-350 lb commonly near 8.80 to 10.75 per cwt with regional distinctions.
Hogs market in Austin Minnesota shows steady activity with price ranges by weight. 180 to 200 pounds fetch around 10.25 to 10.70 dollars, 200 to 270 pounds around 10.20 to 10.70, 270 to 325 pounds near 9.80 to 10.10, and 325 to 350 pounds around 9.00 to 9.60. Packing sows between 275 and 500 pounds bring 8.05 to 9.00 dollars.
Local hog prices show only small shifts on Saturday with two lighter grades of good hogs dipping slightly while the top price remains at 10.75. Corn prices in the area are stronger.
Market prices listed for calves sheep and cattle with weights and quality ranges. Good to choice calves 140-90 lbs. Lambs and Tasidae Toog Tass prices cited. Steers 1100 lbs up 7.75 to 9.00. 1000-1100 lbs 7.75. yearlings 7.00 to 7.75. heifers 6.75 to 7.50. grass and common classifications noted.
Local Cedar Rapids listings show grain prices for wheat oats rye barley and corn with various yellow corn grades and soybeans. Fresh produce includes oranges lemons potatoes bananas lettuce celery peaches grapes and prunes with noted crate and case prices. Hides and other livestock goods are listed with numbers for No 1 and No 2 calves and horse prices.
Chicago AP market report shows butter receipts 2 600 with varied grades and scores. poultry receipts 26 thousand with unsettled prices and multiple weight classes. Potatoes russets and other stock held steady to weaker. shipments 605 with regional potato varieties and price ranges across Idaho Washington Oregon New Jersey and Kansas.
Butter receipts 9 826 steady prices unchanged. Cheese receipts 65 690 quiet state whole milk flats fresh fancy 21c. Eggs receipts 16 630 steady whites exchange standards 32c Pacific coast specials 37 38c Pacific coast standards 36 37c Pacific coast mediums 29 29 4c other whites and all mixed colors browns and duck eggs unchanged. Live Poultry nominal no freight or express quotations.
Wheat on the Chicago board rose early on strong foreign demand and export buying. Prices edged up then pared gains amid profit taking. Sept wheat at 1.125 n Sept corn up modestly. oats up. Argentina moisture reports and Winnipeg export demand supported firmness. Minneapolis elevator strike limited cash milling. Local receipts show 38 cars, 77 000 bushels wheat, 235 000 rye from Duluth.
Market notes list cash wheat and corn prices by grade for Illinois and Lake region. Includes oats barley and clover seed values, with lard and bellies price ranges from Chicago markets.
New York bond notes indicate relaxed demand over the weekend with a ragged surface. New Haven issues lead gains amid mixed second grade carrier loans while several industrials slip. Government bonds also ease with small fractional changes across Treasuries and other U.S. debt instruments.
U S Department of Agriculture reports wool prices firm with fair turnover in Boston last week. Fleece and territorial wools showed demand across most grades. Ohio fleeces quoted grease at 35 36c for merino delaine, 36 36% for staple 1 4 blood, 38 39c for combing % blood, and 27 30c for 1% blood.
AP reports foreign exchange remained steady in New York with cents demands listed for Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Finland and several other currencies and cross rates. The bulletin includes city pair quotes such as Tokyo Shanghai Hong Kong and Montreal New York.
The Republican National Committee stated that nepotism has surged under Jim Farley guiding the administration. It cited relatives in government posts including the vice president's secretary, the commerce secretary, agriculture secretary, treasury secretary, and Senate Leader Joseph T. Robinson among others.
Financial action on Saturday showed a constrained session as traders stayed cautious with only a few gains. Atlantic Gulf & West Indies led with over two points rise while U.S. Steel opened higher but pared gains. Downturns appeared in Chickasha Cottonseed Oil, Deere, Sears Roebuck and Flintkote amid a broad list of names.
Reports indicate over ninety percent of United States airlines operated at a loss in 1935. The finding highlights widespread financial struggles within the early commercial aviation sector as carriers contended high costs and limited revenue sources.
Linn County Republicans nominate Elmer M. Seevell of Marion for the Second District supervisor seat to begin January 1 1938. Seevell already serves as interim supervisor and the nomination was unanimous. The meeting in Marion included John H. Pazour as chairman and A R McElwain as secretary with varied attendees.
Thomas F. Mattas 86 retired general contractor of 428 Fourth Avenue SW died at Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born January 19 1859 near Solon he lived in the area his entire life. He is survived by a daughter Emma Ware two sons Milton and George Mattas two sisters Kate Wolfe and Anna Jedlie and a brother Joseph Mattas Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Turner chapel with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Harry James Murphy will be held in the Moon chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. F. H. Ward. Burial will be in Anamosa. Friends may call at the chapel.
Amos Platz and Harry O'Dell and J Hrbek received 30 day county jail terms after pleading guilty in police court Saturday for intoxication. It was their fourth offense this year. Hrbek initially pled not guilty, then changed his plea. P. J. Walker, 48, was fined $10 and costs for intoxication and is serving the fine.
G L Carlton of 2413 C avenue NE paid ten dollars and costs for speeding. L W Mahaffey of 1945 Grande avenue SE fined one dollar and costs for overtime parking. F Greenberg of 515 Third avenue SW and William McNulty of rural route 2 fined one dollar and costs for parking with no rear light. Francis Wintz of Central City assessed five dollars and costs for failing to stop at a school sign.
Archie Ross 31 of 302 F avenue NW faces assault and battery charges on a warrant issued by Justice A. S. Reed after a street fight Friday evening. He posted $100 bond and was released from city jail Saturday. hearing set for next week. Mrs. Laurena Wasendorf alleges he struck her during an argument. reports also say he struck Donald Burlingham with Charles Rubek and Betty Wheeler present.
Born to L. P. Carson and wife at 1803 C Street SW a son Sept 9 at Mercy hospital. Mrs Carson formerly May Skalicky. A son born Sept 11 to R. C. Schamberger at 925 Sixteenth Avenue SW. A son born Sept 12 to Frank Barvinek at 1944 B Avenue NE. A daughter born Sept 11 to Clyde Bausch at 323 G Avenue NW. Jaqueline Bernice born Sept 5 to F Irwin Smith and East Orange New Jersey wife Bernice Iosty.
Special to The Gazette. William Shurtz, 52, a veteran Iowa City barber, died here early Friday. He is survived by his widow and two brothers. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon.
The Purple and Gold staff at DeWitt High School is announced with roles across departments. Editor-in-chief Jean Christensen leads. Barabara Wendt is assistant editor. Marjorie Harrington and William Young handle feature. Gertrude McDonald and Lucille King assist extracurricular. Tom Bowstead and Kenneth Farber supervise sports. Vesta Schanze and Margaret Sample oversee academics. proof readers Blanche Bowman and Barbara Anderson. typists Blanche Atkinson and Marie Fick.
Hitler addressed 140,000 Nazi district leaders and youth delegates praising discipline and strength. Baldur von Schirach led the youth in pledging allegiance, declaring unwavering loyalty and love for their leader. Hitler hailed the youth as guarantors of a powerful future and thanked the old guard for loyalty.
Governor Landon appeals for focusing on employment during a Fort Wayne rally and defends his record in Washington. The trip details revised stops across Worcester Lincoln Square Haverhill Stamford Bridgeport New Haven New London Lowell Lawrence Dover Kennebunk and a return route through Illinois Iowa Missouri and Topeka with short layovers.
Irvin H. Joens of Davenport and Betty Jean Saunders of Marion. Ralph Dewey Clay of Newburg and Amy Henrietta Anderson of Grinnell. Richard W. Everett of Iowa City and Martha Joy Mason of Cedar Rapids. Kenneth B. Ottsen and Helene E. Meier, both of Cedar Rapids.
Claude Knapp Marion Golf club manager reports acceptance from Anamosa Marengo Wellman and Iowa City country clubs for the invitation golf tournament to be held in Marion this Sunday. Mrs John P Mentzer of Chicago plans a visit next week at B F Mentzer home. Camp Fire girls plan forget me not sale Saturday Sept 19.
Joe Dumbalton wins fishing honors with a channel catfish of about eighteen pounds caught near Marion. The Athenian club executive committee met in the library and outlined a year of programs including luncheon travel talk craft display Christmas party book review musical St Patrick's party and more. The season opens with a picnic luncheon at Dr. and Mrs. Phil Crew's cabin on September 25. For rent a five room house with garage is available by September 15 telephone 568W.
Mrs Minnie Schenken will entertain at dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs R L Runkle and their Anamosa family plus Mr and Mrs A A Schenken and their children Eileen and Albert Warren of this city.
The First division of the Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church met Friday at Mrs. Charles Wescott's home in Ken sington. Fifteen members and five guests were served refreshments by a committee led by Mrs. George Hutton and others including Mr. James A. Pringle Miss Mary Snyder and Mrs. Frank Flack.
Mrs Oscar Byam was hostess Thursday to the Woman's Progressive club of the Dry Creek neighborhood. Refreshments were served to thirty three members and one guest, Mrs E T Brockman.
Mrs. Hugh Hutton hosted a Friday W S A club gathering with seventeen members and one guest, Mrs. Percy Hutton. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hutton, Mrs. H P Kline, Mrs. D S Stewart, and Mrs. Harry Van Fossen.
Los Angeles AP reports Mrs Smyran Ristogino faces a charge for giving her two children liquor and ordering them from home. Eight year old James and five year old Lila May recalled drinking and being told to take their goldfish and leave, according to Deputy District Attorney Florence Odiorne.
Jacob C. Baurle of Cedar Rapids died September 4 and his will was admitted to probate in district court. The Knights of Pythias lodge in Cedar Rapids receives 500 from the estate with Merchants National Bank named executor. Schenectady homes for aged men and women inherit three fourths and one fourth respectively. will dated March 23, 1936.
A true information charging Dale Wheeler of Marion with embezzlement was filed in district court by County Attorney G. K. Thompson's office Saturday. Wheeler furnished $500 bond before Justice A. S. Reed Sept. 5 when he waived preliminary hearing. Wheeler is accused of converting funds collected for W. W. McCray, doing business as the Allied Chick store.
In district court the $130.69 note suit of George C. Gorman against Louis Moran and James Moran has been settled and dismissed. Gus Finnegan seeks a $150 judgment in a district court suit over an alleged lease against Frank Charipar and Hedveka Charipar.
Charles P. Megan trustee for the North Western railroad filed the action February 20 against Z A Salit doing business as Farmers Supply company. The plaintiff has dismissed the suit with prejudice.
The Peoples Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids asks a district court to enter a $120 judgment in a note suit against Catherine A. Knowles as principal and Ellen G. Knowles and Mary C. Knowles as sureties.
Miss Harriet Gibson Miss Edith Esgate Miss Helen Esgate of Washington D C and Miss Mabel Alexander of Detroit Michigan were luncheon guests Friday of Mrs. W K Lothian.
The Pleasant Grove Community club gathered Tuesday in Legion hall with the Charles Reinheimer family entertaining. A program of songs by Fay and Weston Carver was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Jack, son of St Joseph Missouri, were guests.
The Friendly Guild of the Methodist church met in the church Friday to discuss a bazaar and play. Refreshments were served to twenty two women by a committee including Mrs. Dale Peterson, Mrs. J W Mulvany, Mrs. B W Leslie and Mrs. R C White.
Mrs J B Emmons was chosen president of the Ladies Union with Mrs Walter Kennedy as vice president, Mrs R E Lehdigh as secretary, and Mrs Clarence Meggers as treasurer at the church meeting on Thursday.
Mrs Andrew P Munsen and Mrs A E Granger entertained guests at the Munsen lodge in Delhi on Thursday. Attending were Miss Edith Esgate Miss Helen Esgate and Harriet Gibson of Washington DC Miss Mabel Alexander of Detroit Michigan Mrs Ruth McGehee of Winona Lake Indiana and Mrs C O Ingersoll of Iowa City.
Members of the local Christian church attended a missionary tea and program at the First Christian church in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Irving E. Wade led the devotional period and Miss Hazel Wade sang a solo. The group included Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine E. Wade and several other members.
Multiple churches publish Sunday services with times and speakers. Notable events include Rev Loren Inman at BaptistChurch, Rev Thomas J Hinkin of Sunshine Mission preaching, and Union service at 7 30 p m at the Presbyterian church. Catholic mass at St Josephs is 7 30 and 9 30 a m.
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