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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
2
Market news from Armour Stockyards Huron on April 16 shows hog prices collapsing with top quotes at 13.45 for select hogs and 40 to 50 cents lower elsewhere. Cattle steady, lambs up to 12.00 top for choice, veal and sows also moving lower. Watertown reports similar declines across hogs and veal with cattle and lambs steady.
Daily price ranges for Huron and Mitchell markets include heavy hens and Leghorn hens at 13 to 19 cents, roosters at 5 to 11, eggs Nos 1 and 2 around mid 20s, and butterfat around 34 to 38 cents. Chicago and Sioux Falls reports show hogs down 25 cents, cattle and calves mixed, lamb demand strong, with top hogs around 13.60 and steers 10.50 to 12.50. market activity across St Paul Sioux City and Mitchell districts notes varied gains and declines.
LAICAGO April 16 An early attempt to rally wheat prices failed as gains faded into losses. Wheat closed down from yesterday with May and July contracts lower. Corn fell about 4 percent, oats down around 4 percent, soybeans down, rye down about 7 percent.
President Roosevelt overhauls the Office of Civilian Defense, appointing James M. Landis as director and forming a Civilian Defense Board to advise and assist him. The board includes outside officials Maurice Tobin and Harold Stassen, among others, to bolster wartime coordination and health services.
Watertown March 16 listing heavy hens over five pounds and various weights for hens roosters and ducks. Leghorn hens, geese and hennery eggs with No 1 and No 2 price points. Butterfat prices for No 1 and No 2 recorded.
Sioux City April 16 reports poultry prices with hens over 5 lbs 15 4-5 Ybs 13 under 4 lbs 11 heavy breed cocks 7 Leghorn cocks 7 heavy breed stags 9 Leghorn stags 8. Graded henneries 25 firsts 23 No 2 19 straight run farm eggs Butter creamery No 1 fancy wholesale 38 39 No 1 grade cream 35 No 2 grade cream 34 sweet cream 36.
Chicago and New York price notes report poultry by weight and type, including hens, broilers, leghorn roosters, ducks, geese, and turkeys with varied weights and color markings. Butter and eggs prices show firm tone, with receipts and grade levels indicated for multiple classes.
In Boston on April 16 the wool market was fairly quiet with some demand observed for graded fine territory. The U.S. D. A. report notes steady activity amid cautious trading and stable prices overall.
New York stock activity shows a mixed session with an early rally fading while bonds edge higher irregularly. Cotton and wheat futures reflect higher price expectations amid favorable weather and improved demand, with corn steady and hogs, cattle, and wool markets displaying varied strength. Chicago futures follow with butter and storage prices moving within narrow bands, highlighting a cautious trading tone across commodities.
The Huron School Board voted unanimously to table petitions calling for a public election on selling Washington School. Clerk W C Peterson said an election could be held with the city poll next Wednesday to save voters expense, but six rooms are empty at Jefferson School and 360 students could be housed elsewhere. Officials noted needed repairs, including boiler and heating unit work, before occupancy. The Rev J J ONeill attended for St Martin’s parish and said the parish would withdraw if an election were required.
In New York on April 16, weakness in several industrial shares dulled an early rally and left markets around nine year lows. Trading was sluggish with about 259,000 shares, as efforts to form a resistance level began. A later update notes Ark Nat Gas activity as part of the day’s market moves.
United States Army Headquarters in Australia reports Brigadier General Ralph Royce led a raid on the Philippines with bombers, causing Japanese panic. He says the surprise attack, planned by General Douglas MacArthur, spanned two days with heavy anti aircraft fire at altitudes from 2000 to 5000 feet.
Former North Dakota congressman William Lemke and Union Party candidate for president in 1936 filed a district court complaint challenging federal wheat laws. He argues penalties for excess production and certain interstate commerce provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act are unconstitutional and camouflaged controls on farm planting within states. Wickard named as defendant. Two thirds of farmers oppose wheat allotment.
Adults interested in clerical training may enroll at the Adult Education Center opposite Anderson Lumber Company tonight at 7 30 and tomorrow night at 7 30. In cooperation with the Huron Council of Defense courses in bookkeeping business spelling and letter writing are offered free of charge, per Mrs Olive Crawford local supervisor of Adult Education.
AKHON April 16 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co testing automobile tires made without rubber. An official statement says there may be test cars on the road but no further comment can be provided at this time.
An alumnus of the University of Maine, Bostrum, did not attend the ceremony as General Royce, a recipient of the distinguished flying cross, described a plane that flew home on three engines after an engine change. Japanese bombers attacked Davao with limited success while American land and air forces coordinated to drop bombs on troop concentrations. The report notes the first extensive use of B-25 bombers and includes a hospital admissions list with several names and places, followed by dismissals.
Yale, April 16 Special The East House of the Farmers Elevator toppled on Great Northern tracks spilling about 11 000 bushels of government stored grain. The wreck halted passenger and freight traffic for about an hour. Officials cited old age and overcapacity as causes.
Knights of Columbus to name pallbearers for Edler funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Friday at 9 30 am. Pallbearers include M A Artz Charles Sikorra Henry Halter Pete Pollock J B McGinty Frank Cave Active pallbearers from Veterans of Foreign Wars are J E Calvert George Leimmers Jonn Marston Wayne Wilson Jack Gaverity O J Cronk. VFW will handle graveside services and Legion will provide firing squad. Edler family visitors include Joe Kiinkosz from Milwaukee and Frank Fleming and Peter Nustad of nearby towns.
The government announced a sugar ration of half a pound per person per week for the first two weeks of rationing, beginning in the week of May 4 7. Citizens must register and obtain muon stamp books. stamp number one allows one pound of sugar for the two week period. Future allowances may change with available sugar supplies.
Congresswork stalls over profit limit and contract renegotiation authority for War Navy and Maritime Commission. House considers Vinson bill to require registration of labor unions business and trade associations as judiciary panel meets.
A wartime cabinet reshuffle consolidates Laval’s return to power with Interior Minister duties as Vichy announce changes. Western observers warn the French fleet could fall to Axis control, threatening Allied supply routes. Soviet dispatches report advances near Bryansk and shifting front lines while Britain and the United States brace for possible invasion by Germany.
War bond week in Huron South Dakota sees about 160 workers daily reaching downtown businesses to secure pledge cards for bonds and stamps. H H Cook, drive chairman, plans to extend solicitation to residential areas while urging families to decide a fixed contribution to support the campaign. The pledge is not binding and release granted if a contributor cannot meet weekly or monthly quotas.
Mrs Frances Nord 73 died at her Utah Avenue Southeast home. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at St Martin Catholic Church at 9 36 oclock with Father J J O Neil in charge. Burial will follow in the Catholic Cemetery. The rosary will be said Friday night at 3 30 in the Kinyon Chapel.
Cooler conditions forecast for South Dakota east and central today with cooler tonight. Winds moderate to fresh 15 to 25 mph. Temps show 48 at 8 am. Readily available ads include real estate, autos and household items with prices and contact details across Huron and Brookings areas.
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