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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1937
Page
2
Hog prices drift lower in Chicago while Armour Stockyards report steady to lower prices. Cattle steady to weak as hogs remain the day’s main driver with bids uneven across South St. Paul Sioux City and Sioux Falls markets.
Chicago reports a broad market decline as high corn costs curb hogs, unfinished cattle stock grows, and wheat futures slip. Cattle steadier on strong steer demand. fat lambs bid up. Regional price listings show varied livestock and grain movements across multiple markets and states.
A garbled market note shows potato categories and prices across states. Idaho No 1s around 2.35 to 2.85, Colorado red McClures near 1.90 to 2.25, Wisconsin round whites not fully reported, Michigan russets, Minnesota cobblers, and North Dakota russets quoted near 2.45. Supplies light, demand fair, new stock steady with regional variations.
New York reports butter and eggs price shifts and futures standings. Butter weaker than extras with varied scores. eggs show mixed colors and storage packed firsts. Poultry steady with small price shifts and overall unchanged prices across categories.
In Hershey Pennsylvania on April 7 farmers and workers opposed to the union entered the Hershey Chocolate Corporation plant and drove sit down strikers from the building. A fight erupted inside the separator joint leaving bleeding and cut workers led from the scene. About fifty strikers emerged with raised fists while farmers paraded by jeering spectators. later more strikers exited with hands raised as the crowd of loyal workers formed a gauntlet with clubs and bottles. Russell Behman, local union president, appeared with a black eye as other strike leaders were aided to hospitals.
Stocks fell sharply amid a broad retreat led by major equities and weakened commodities. Treasury gold policy rumors circulated without confirmation while Chrysler strike settlement drew little attention as U.S. bonds fluctuated and market quotes showed wide variances in leaders such as Amoco, Gen Electric, and IBM among others.
New York police hunt a psychopathic sculptor linked to the killings of Veronica Gedeau and two others. Ethel Kudner fled from Long Island for protection as detectives guard her and her Astoria home. Investigators chase leads on the suspect amid a citywide manhunt and dispersed witnesses.
The Stiners aided accident scene as banker Meyhaus, a prominent Huron financier, perished in a crash. His widow Mrs Dowell and 2 year old son Robert remained in Sioux Falls during investigation led by Beadle County officials. Close associates from Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Geddes recalled his banking leadership and service. A report will be filed with Pierre as state justice officials review the crash.
London reports on Spain conflict with claims Madrid remains opposed to direct foreign intervention. Italian ambassador prepares charges against France and Russia at the non intervention committee. Rumors link Guering’s Rome visit to a Franco-German plan to intensify anti Communist action as Spain’s civil war intensifies. Hospitals note several admissions and dismissals in Huron area.
The Huron Central Labor Union approved a resolution at its regular meeting favoring issuing 260000 dollars in bonds to fund a penalty auditorium community building. The measure will go to voters at the municipal election on April 29. The union includes most organized labor groups in the city and will elect officers at its next meeting on April 30.
Jefferson PTA holds April meeting at the school with President Mrs Rey Johnson presiding. Guest speaker Mrs Frou L Eversull spoke on Character Growth Through the Development of Good Taste stressing the power of example and home role in character formation. Delegates to the spring conference were Mrs McNama Kreykes Forge nson Paton Bachman and Robinson. Officers for next year listed as Mrs Ray Johnson president JD A Bard first vice president L C Paulson second vice president Irene Chaplin recording secretary Ted Salvesan treasurer. Refreshments were served by Mrs D A Bard and committee.
Federal meteorologist B Bo Laskowski reports a slow week for farming in South Dakota with cold temperatures near 30 degrees and lows to eight degrees in Aberdeen and Watertown. Snow cover eased early April but moisture varied from less than a tenth to over three fourths of an inch, hindering field work and delaying spring seeding in the southern half while range and pastures remain poor but may improve with warmer weather.
The article reports a heated discussion among Walter P. Chrysler I T Keller and other executives on a union pact they describe as non exclusive. Martin and labor leaders dispute the document saying it gives the union exclusive bargaining rights and threatens a closed shop. A key point concerns delaying final wording while ensuring the agreement does not undermine other unions. The piece notes Detroit and Lansing plants with about 2200 Reo workers involved.
A Peace Council formed with Huson County oil groups and the national Peace Campaign to cooperate. Rev. Walin H L Riley elected chairman of the temporary body and later of the permanent council. Mrs. C S Laughlin named vice chair and Mrs. HL B Soumiars secretary. An educational committee was named with Henry Houman chair and members including Marie Grimes, Mrs. Habicht, Dr. Ketelle, and Erin Lampe. The group plans a mass meeting and will host a prominent speaker. about 9 percent of the city attended last night’s meeting and funds raised reached around $9 per capita for the effort.
All but one candidate filed petitions with the City Auditor for the April 20 municipal election. Ben F. White is among four seeking the city commission seat. Candidates Olson Ulrich and Kent filed, leaving Judge Crayford as the sole unfiled contender. Voters will choose three commissioners and a bond issue of 320000 for a new city auditorium. The commission meeting urged presenting these issues before the April 20 vote.
Funeral services for Mrs. Hausen will be held Friday at 2 o clock at the Evangelical Church. She died Monday at the age of 83. She died at home nine miles southwest of Vi wil aster but oy short sumess. Survived by husband, six sons Oliver of Dexter Gre Cat and Arthur of Virgil, one brother Inde Graves of Chituiin, six grandchildren. One daughter Asia preceded in death.
A fragmented 1920s style classified section advertises quality liquors at Huron Liquor Store opposite the post office with brief notes on gas pumps for sale and chocolate cakes for order. It also lists a stenographer position and several small item notices with partial contact details and prices.
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