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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
16
Saturday 8 30 p m Polish American Social club dance at Knights of Columbus hall Sunday 1 30 p m Order of Railway Conductors San Xavier division No 313 at IOOF hall Family Evening Friday by the Latin American club 97 West Mesilla street barbecue and dance featured in the program
Sidney J. Lawson, assistant minister at University Methodist church, will speak at the union service of the Tucson Ministerial association. The service is set for 8 p.m. Sunday on the lawn of the First Methodist church.
Howard Miller owner and operator of a Tucson guest ranch spoke to the Kiwanis club on scenic vacation spots in northern Arizona. He presented colored motion pictures showing places of interest in the pine laden region and featured images of Indian ceremonials and customs.
Capt. Robert A. Portello of San Francisco was killed when his P-51 fighter crashed on landing at Johnson Field near Tokyo. The Fifth Air Force announced the death on Thursday.
Cattle receipts show steady to weak demand with steers mostly 19.00 to 24.00 and cows 12.00 to 17.50. calves 19.00 to 23.50 for slaughter class. Hogs 200 to 325 pounds mostly steady to 25 lower with tops around 24.75. sows 17.75 to 18.50. Lambs and pelts also listed with mixed demand.
Chicago on June 20 reports hogs 6 500 head market moderately active and steady for all weights with top 25.00 for choice 190 220 pounds and various price ranges for other hog weights. Cattle and calves show 1 700 head with yearlings and light steers steady after a weekly decline, cows uneven and lower, bulls steady, weaners and cutters weak, stock cattle slow to close.
June 2 cattle totals at Denver USDA show 400 scalable head with 450 salable including 100 calves. market dull yet steady overall with cows 15.25 to 16.00, canners 11.00 to 13.00, heifers 15.00 to 17.50, bulls 14.50 to 17. Heavy drives 24.00, choice dealers 26.50. Hog salable 150. market very uneven and mostly nominal.
Rufus Riddlebarger charged with statutory rape, trial scheduled, bond set. McFadin charged with reckless driving, trial for July 8, bond $300.
A list of cases includes petitions for letters of administration in the Walker estate, forgery and rape prosecutions, several divorce actions, quiet title suit, and damages claim of 1388.25. Also noted are judgments and dismissals in matters involving the Potts rape case and other civil actions.
Ramon G Ortiz aged 36 and Margaret Menchaca aged 30 of Tucson appear in a local listing with Lynn Taylor 26 from Cleveland mentioning Tucson Hiteshew and Lowery 17 among names.
St Marys Hospital reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Moreno at 10 07 p m on June 18 in Tucson. Tucson Medical Center records a daughter born to Mr and Mrs M R McDonald at 9 05 p m June 19 at 2545 South Sixth Avenue. Davis Monthan field Tucson welcomes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Edward Will at 9 25 p m June 19. Apartment 3 902 East Adams Street Tuc son sees a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Vereen at 11 34 p m June 19. Mr and Mrs Lemuel Gordon of 107 North Second Avenue Tucson greet a son born at 6 17 a m June 2.
The market lists prices for different weight ranges with uneven demand. Heavier carcases above 250 pounds price around 22.00 to 23.50. Good to choice at 180 to 270 pounds bring 25.00 to 26.00, tops 26.00. Lighter weights 270 to 300 pounds sell mainly 23.00 to 25.25, with some at 25.59 and higher.
A cluttered listing burst with services from Cecil Gaver’s Electric Service Co to VicentE E Valies cement and septic work. It lists appliance repairs, home equipment, beauty parlors, magazines, building materials, bulldozer work, carpentry, cement foundations, septic tanks, and chlorine inhalators with phone numbers and addresses across Tucson area shops and contractors.
A historical advertisement listing concrete blocks and related contracting services. It includes multiple providers, contact numbers, and offerings such as cement floors patios framing plastering and general contracting. It references L P Dickey and various companies on North Fourth Avenue West Congress and surrounding streets with promotional phrases and free estimates.
The stock market showed mixed results with gains in American Telephone and Chrysler retreating from a 1947 high. Other advancing names included International Telephone Youngstown Sheet Armour and U S Rubber while bonds edged ahead.
Grain by William Ferris notes record highs for corn contract and heavy cash grain offerings from farmers. Wheat and oats moved lower in late trading as hedging and demand shifted, with July futures weakening and prices listed for several contracts.
New York open market rates show the Canadian dollar at 91.6245 U S cents, up 1 16 of a cent. Britain at 4.02 4, unchanged. France 0.8414 of a franc, unchanged. Sweden 27.85 kronor, unchanged. Switzerland 23.40 francs, unchanged. Argentina 24.45, unchanged. Brazil 5.50, unchanged. Mexico 20.62, unchanged.
Cotton futures were mixed with private crop reports suggesting selling while some southeastern mills sold. Memphis brokers noted new crop buying amid an interest uptick. futures finished 50 cents to 1.35 lower per bale. Nearby prices shown for October March May July with middling spot at 38.10.
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