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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1931
Page
8
A brief Duluth market snippet lists prices for amber durum and regular durum grades, including No 1 and No 2 classifications with varying percentages and lots. The fragment notes Te No 1 durum and several No 2 grades, plus mixed durum and red durum figures amid an obscured update.
Butter fell under receipts and weak demand with price drops noted for creamery extras standard carloads and firsts. Eggs steady with small gains in some categories. Live poultry showed a steady decline, fowls and broilers moved modestly lower while leghorn and turkey items fluctuated. Other markets in New York Chicago potatoes Mitchell and Sioux Falls reported mixed movement and steady butterfat prices.
Receipts at Armours in Armour Stockyards Huron on Saturday reached 3,000 with steady to 10 lower quotes. Chicago hogs declined further with packers out of the market and only local traders bidding. lights and 250-270 lb butchers weakened. Weekly results show mixed cattle, lambs, and hogs with some markets steady and others down, while dressed pork prices rose in Chicago. Sioux Falls Sioux City and St Paul markets follow with varied hog and cattle movement, and Minneapolis and Duluth close with grain and cereal quotes.
Wheat futures opened strong with gains across contracts led by July and September, while corn and oats showed modest advances. Cash offerings were quiet yet steady with winter and durum scarce, flax firm as receipts stayed light. barley malting demand remained sharp in a tight market noted by the Huron grain report.
New York stocks closed firmer after bears covered. Trading eased in a short Saturday session as U S Steel rallied from a dip to finish about two points higher. Several pivotal names showed little movement, while Allied Chemical and Lambert rose three points amid light volume of roughly 1,300,000 shares.
Huron high school track and field qualified in the fourth annual quadrangular meet against Aberdeen Redfield and Watertown. Notable performances included Huron’s top shot putter winning with 39 feet inch, and Christian leading in sprint heats with a 10.5 and 23.8 in the 220 yard dash. Finals scheduled this afternoon for most events. discus and shot were completed morning. Redfield did not enter this year.
The body of a man about 46 to 50 years old and five feet six inches tall was found in the Missouri River near the city dump in Yankton. Two fishing boys hooked the body with their linen. It was badly decomposed and had likely been in the water for some time. Remnants of heavy underwear and one shoe were found. Police said it was not Herbert Lemke, the earlier drowning victim, though identification was difficult due to condition. Investigators sought missing persons reports from the area.
Spokane April report states B J I Hart a longtime Indian policeman dismissed from service by the commissioner of Indian affairs. Hart known for pursuing criminals in the northwest, served at Plummer Idaho and previously worked as a South Dakota peace officer. He claimed the dismissal followed charges against Supt Byron A Sharp of the Coeur D Alene reservation, which the bureau said could not be proved.
At hospitals, Marvin Logemann of Alpena and Franklin Matz of Huron among admitted. Esther Sears, Chad Pierce, Helen Prosse, all of Huron, plus minor surgical cases noted. Dismissals include Christina Hendrickson of Huron and others. alongside a dense list of stock and percentage figures across numerous companies and markets.
Bea die county League of Women Voters urges support for the Huron College A Cappella choir concert next Tuesday night at home. The group offers free performances citywide and seeks a small admission to fund new music and development. Groton drew 600 listeners last week, and Huron is expected to attract a large audience.
The Elks ballroom hosts Huron High School annual Junior Senior Banquet this evening starting shortly after 6. A banquet for about 675 follows, with an after program of talks and toasts on winter weather. Speakers include Bernice Howers, Marjorie Hill, A. J. Lang, Dr. B. H. Kerr, and Mrs. E. H. Higan. Principal O. H. Dunbar is absent. A dance in the gym closes the event with winter decor and crepe icicles overhead.
Wessington Springs high school officials announce a May 8 music festival at the outdoor theater with entries from Plankinton Miller Alpena Lane and Woonsocket high schools in vocal and instrumental divisions. Afternoon solo performances followed by combined group numbers. The event is non contest for the Madison competition. the commercial club plans special entertainment.
Lions International official Julien C Hyer and Ewen W Camp erotti of Minneapolis will headline speakers at the fifth district Lions convention here June 10 11 and 12. South Dakota Governor Warren E Green and Federal Judge A K Gardner of Huron are among noted participants. A rodeo near Wellington will entertain delegates with bull dogging broncho busting and riding wild steers, organized by Tom De Haven of Wessington.
Members of the peagia County Farm ers Union will hold a county picnic July 4 and discuss the site, with final action at the next district meeting in Weasington. President Herman Law presiding. about 4 o'clock opening, seven delegates attended. Also notes on annual Knights Templar inspection in Redfield by seven Huron men led by Warren Loomis Hill and others. Wikoska club to meet Monday night at 4 30 at Miss Grace Finley’s home 606 Wisconsin avenue southwest.
F C W Kuehn a city commissioner candidate argues against buying the West Park pool and 12 surrounding acres for 25000. He backs a James River plunge with water pumped from above the dam, estimating cheaper construction and simpler water management than the costly West Park option.
Government weather bureau readings place yesterday’s top temperatures across a wide area from Saskatchewan to Texas with Huron at 82 degrees the highest. Four readings matched or reached the mark in Bismarck Moorhead Pierre and Williston while Sault Ste. Marie reported 50. Dust storms caused a death in Tioga as strong northwest winds disrupting daily farm work and prompting lights to be turned on in Fergus Falls.
Forty three Huron Kiwanians and their wives attended a Sand Creek Consolidated School party to mingle with local residents. The service club provided entertainment with five outside performers and awarded prizes including merchandise and a lavalier. John P. Walsh presided, readings and music followed, and refreshments were served in the school basement.
Proceedings detail the Farmers Agricultural Credit Corporation tied to Smith as secretary, alleged asset holdings, and bank loans. Testimony covers property valuations, corporate ownership transfers, and tax returns. Smith planned to travel to Platte for today and Monday ruling by Judge March.
Prospect Ave LoTs IV Block 1 near Prospect Pvt 1st Ave shows lots for sale at about $295 with easy terms through Co A Wier. A 3 room and a 4 room house are available close in inquire at 129 Ohio. Also a modern furnished apartment above Woolworth store for rent May 1 by C E Wier. For rent two light housekeeping rooms and a garage at 314 Tenth WW.
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