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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1940

Page

2

Market News Hog Prices Climb at Armour Stock Yards

Hog prices rise 10 to 20 cents with top bids near 9.30 as receipts reach 84. Callie 40 steady. hogs 3,000 salable and very active with weights over 270 pounds fetching higher bids. Sheep 350 steady. sows and feeders also reported with varied gains. Watertown and Stoux City reports show mixed moves across hogs and cattle with top ranges noted.

Armour Stock Yards Rur Gould Watertown

Markets Brace Hogs Prices as Cattle Steady in Chicago Report

Hog prices climb to 4.74 in Chicago with gains of 10 to 15 cents amid active demand. Cattle trade stays steady to strong. steers and yearlings steady with top long yearling steers at 12.25. fat lamb bids ease up to 25 cents lower. Reports from St Paul Sioux Falls and Sioux City show mixed gains and steady to strong cattle and sheep trade, with hogs strongest in Chicago.

Chicago Mort Goed U.S St. Paul South ST Pawl Sioux Falls

Wheat Prices Edge Back From Peak In Mixed Market

Wheat futures eased fractionally from multi year highs as rains in the grain belt provided some support while European factors kept traders cautious. May and July contracts showed mixed moves with oats and corn aligning with small shifts, and cash bids in Minneapolis steady amid thin trade. Bakers Association convention near Sioux Falls closed with a banquet and speeches from industry leaders.

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Markets At Flance New York April 1747 Summary

Markets report across sectors with War stocks higher, bonds mixed, and foreign exchange steady. Cotton steady, sugar higher due to Cuban coverage. iron and wool subdued. Chicago grain steady to lower while cattle firm and hogs up with meat prices rising. Frozen poultry and other items show mixed prices. live poultry remains firm.

New York

Claim of Unenumerated Address in 1940 Census

On April 1, 1940 a person asserts they were living at a stated address but were not enumerated in any location. The note seeks clarification of census records for the named individual and address.

Senate Approves Funds for Panama Canal Third Locks

The Senate approved a 15 million dollar initial appropriation for a third set of Panama Canal locks. The action, taken without a record vote, was part of a 223.46 million dollar wartime expenditures package, with lawmakers debating potential further waterway spending.

Senate Panama Canal Washington

Produce prices from Watertown Mitchell and Sioux Falls markets

The notice lists Wednesday produce prices for Watertown Mitchell and Sioux Falls on April 17. It covers poultry categories such as hens heavy and light, leghorn varieties, stags and roosters, turkeys, ducks, geese, hennery eggs, and butterfat with price quotes in cents per unit.

Minneapolis Huron Owen High Leghorn Reese Concenne Ena Watertown Mitchell Ile Legberg Springs Sioux Falls Snogh Falls Sioux City Bae

Sioux City and Chicago Produce and Poultry Prices Roll

Sioux City reports hens over 5 lbs and other live poultry prices with leghorn, Plymouth Rock, ducks and turkeys listed. Butter, eggs, and cheese prices steady or unchanged across Chicago and New York markets with futures and storage standards noted.

Chicago Plymouth Rock Cricago New York

War Stocks Lead Market Advance

War stocks led New York trading as steel aircraft and copper shares drew heavy buying. About 900000 shares changed hands as early gains faded then recovered, with a late burst pushing many issues higher.

New York

Closing Quotations AirReduc and Partners Market Shares

The report lists company names with percentage figures and stocklike values such as AirReduc 49% and AlaskaJan 349 dollars alongside Kennerott 36% and NatCashReg 13% The data appears as a market snapshot of various firms including AmCan AmPow AmLoco NatBiscuit and many others with fluctuating percentages and dollar amounts.

Associated Press AirReduc IntFel&Fel Johns-Mann AlleenCom Kennerott Kresge AmCan MackTruck Amlnternal MarshField AmLoco MiamiCop AmPow&Lt MinHonReg Amrad&sts MinMolimp AmSm&Hef MontWard At&t Nash-Kely Amtobb al NatBiscuit AmWatWke NatCashReg

Extraordinary leaves restored in the Netherlands

Extraordinary military leaves were restored allowing men to be absent from active duty to care for relatives and to take student exams. Periodic leaves authorized after the April 9 call following the German invasion of Denmark and Norway will continue to be withheld. Hospital admissions list Harald Fuller L. E. Rekter Leona Stengaard and De Smet. dismissals include James Hart Bessie Dur Mrs Max Mortimer and others.

Netherlands Hague Denmark Norway Harald Fuller Hcock Medical L. E. Rekter Boyan Leona Stengaard de Smet Suffiex James Hart Huron Bessie Dur Cavour Max Mortimer Hitchcock Katie Binns Erwin Blumke

Bank and industrial stock listings across early 20th century markets

A dense OCR of bank and industrial stock listings shows percentages for many firms such as American Woolen Anaconda Armilll Atchison to Santa Fe and Bessemer steel related names, plus regional bank quotes from Minneapolis and New York. The fragment details varied company names and share bids with trading notes and partial prices.

Dealers In Parley Here Bailey Says Service Station's Job Has Become Professional

Standard Oil of Indiana officials brief 200 dealers at a Haven meeting on Spring and Summer sales programs. CL Bailey says vehicle service has become a profession due to auto and fuel development. Event at Marvin Hughit Hotel featured entertainment by Uproarahi and the Ege dance troupe, plus a film presentation.

Bailey CL. Bailey Haven Sales Standard Oil of Indiana Marvin Hughit Watertown Aberdeen Ege “Tapasine” Dance School Sioux Falls Bud Ege Carl Fromxe Standard Oldwater St Plankinson Huron Standard Oil E. F. Crichett J. H. Ehlert Seres L. R Whitman TB. A P. J. Silvernail J. F

Auto Workers Vote On CIO And AFL

A year long battle between CIO and AFL unions at General Motors plants ended with elections for about 137,000 employees. Workers cast ballots in plant polling places choosing between United Automobile Workers CIO and United Automobile Workers AFL or abstaining, in the largest NLRB election to date.

Dee Jay CIO AFL General Motors Corporation United Automobile Workers Uniited Automobile Workers NLRB

Naval Losses Update From Narvik and Norway Fronts

Reported Allied landings at Harstad fail to alter German control along the Norwegian coast. German forces strengthen positions from Trondheim to Narvik while denying sea access to British expeditionaries. Western Front quiet after a German attack near Merzig. American trade faces $1.3 billion disruption. Congress may see a near billion dollar Navy expansion for upkeep.

Narvik Ingister Harstad Germany Europe Norway Trondheim Nartwik Norwegian Kr Tansundl Bergen Stavanger London Chamberlain R Toport House of Commons Kongsvinger Oslo Stockholm Merzig Washington United States Congress Senate Naval Committees

Pope Urges Worldwide Prayers for Peace in May

Pope Pius XII appeals to faithful worldwide to pray to the Virgin Mary during May for the return of peace. In a letter to Secretary of State Luigi Maglione the pope recalls urging a prayer crusade last year as war fears rose. He urges daily prayers around the Virgin Mother of God for peace based on justice and mutual charity.

Vatican City Pope Pius XII Luigi Cardinal Maglinne Swift Belix Ourochildran

Legion Meeting Seeks Attendance With War Veterans

The William Reaves American Legion post invites members to Thursday evening sessions in the Legion clubrooms at 6 p m. The program will include travel photos by A M Urquhart and special entertainment. A joint meeting with the Veterans of Foreign Wars is planned for April 45.

Sillelins William Reaves American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars A. MM. Urquhart Luc Legion

Election results from several South Dakota towns

Reports show varied outcomes in April elections: A. G. Schenk won the unofficial vote for funeral director in Belle Fourche while the municipal liquor store lease was renewed. Spearfish and Sturgis reelect mayors, with tax levies for city bands approved. Lenox and Parkston voted down liquor stores. Eleton rejected municipal electric plants. Vermillion saw a three way mayoral race. aldermen were also decided.

A. G. Schenk Lennox B. McFarland W. F. Simon Joe D. Miller Joe ‘Steevar Tom Bossman Edward Sinning Tiler J. Wumkes Bruno Johnson Parkston Albert Fergen Jahr Gard Appoin

Federal Highway Plans Approved for South Dakota

Plans approved for bursting 238 miles of Federal-aid highways in South Dakota during 1940s. Federal aid will provide 14,120 dollars of 1,611,310 estimated cost. Other projects include grade crossing eliminations and signaling protections with total state cost about 4,774,175 dollars and remaining apportioned funds 4,226,893 dollars.

WATON South Dakota PRA Dakota Tarre PRA Renortes United States

Offic ers Inspect Huron Commandery Grand Officers Attend

Huron Commandery members and visitors from Prev Mitchell Watertown and Redfield attended Monday evening. Grand officers included A Jones Pierre RE Gr ar d Commander Jack Cumbow Stey Falls BE and J E Cone Buron BE grand captain general GR McArthur Buron grand senior warden W D Swit Sioux Falls E grand recowler F Westover Pierre E grand warder W A Holton Buron chaired the instructional board. RH Jahn commander of La Co Tah Command and his officers aided in a successful inspection. The commandery music was led by Mrs A F Ray and a lunch followed. Past Grand Commanders H A Perritoty Vv Warren Huren and W D Swain also attended.

Aucre Iman Oy Prev Mitchell Watertown Redut Huron Commandery A. Jones Pierre Grard Jack Cumbow Stey Falls J.E. Cone Buron F. Westover

Grace Pearce 27 Dies After Illness At Home

Grace Pearce 27 died last night about 11 at home 1813 Ohio Avenue Southwest Huron born February 12 1913 in Huron attended Huron High School and worked as a stenographer Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs H L Pearce sister Mrs Mary Louise Brugman a nephew and grandparents Mrs John Pearce all of Huron Funeral arrangements had not been posted today.

Grace Pearce Ohio Avenue Southwest Pratte Huron H.L. Pearce Mary Louise Brugman John Pearce

Huron City Election See Record Vote Totals and Manager’s Exit

In a city commission contest yesterday Youel falls short in most precincts as Tschetter leads with 4571 votes but Chamberlain nears 2935. The overall turnout nears 4621 two-party high with 4092 set in a 1934 runoff. May election seating will place Tschetter, Chamberlain and Olson on the new commission while Don Sears ends his tenure as city manager. The nine member board will reorganize at the June meeting and assign departments.

Tschetter Youel Commission Eoere Chamberlain Pschétter T. C. Young Cans Huron Olson Don I. Sears Imagor Vass

Klan Drops Masks from Regalia and Tightens Rallies

The Ku Klux Klan announces a historic policy shift banning face masks from regalia and restricting fiery crosses. The imperial Concilium, the group’s board, ends a five day annual session with these new rules governing parades and demonstrations.

KLAN Atlanta UPI Anv Ku Klux Klan Imperial Concilium

Too Late To Classify Wanted Housekeeper Ad

Entry describes a middle aged housekeeper sought for modern home with two adults. Unclear address and details due to OCR errors but mentions upstairs apartment and three rooms. No explicit dates or contact method discernible.

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