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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1938
Page
2
Armour Stock Yards Huron reports a steady market Wednesday with light hogs 225 head and heavies down 10 cents. Receipts totaled 230 with top at 38.00 dollars. Cattle calves and sheep remained unchanged in price with overall steady tone for the market.
Huron and Sioux City markets list butterfat values and egg prices while noting live poultry and broiler figures. Chicago Minneapolis and New York price levels for butter, eggs, flour, and dairy products are included with regional grain and feed notes from Huron, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Mitchell reports.
Chicago livestock sales from April 2 show hogs easing modestly with direct sales down to 15 lower, top at 3.05 per 100 pounds and porkers mixed. Cattle and calves fall 10 to 15 with fed steers and yearlings down 10 to 15, cows steady to slightly higher. sheep and lambs mostly steady to higher with fat lambs and clipped lambs noted among varied runs.
Sioux Falls market report shows mixed cattle and hog quotations. Hogs steady to higher with heavy terms down. sows around 7.09 to 7.285. cattle around 600 head, prices largely unchanged.
St. Paul Livestock reports slow to weak undertone across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Beef cows and cutters show limited declines while bulls and hogs post modest dips with several price ranges indicated for calves feeders and dairy cows amid sparse buyer activity.
Sioux City closings show USDA cattle receipts 2500 calves 50 slaughter steers and yearlings steady to modestly active demand. Fat cattle mixed, heifers up to 8.50, cows 7 746 78. Hogs 2500 with 100 direct sales, top 8.20 on 210 lb pigs, lambs weak as buyers expect lower prices.
Chicago wheat prices rose on news of a 150000 bushel export purchase by a North American buyer. Foreign reports warned dry Italian weather could trigger crop failures, while corn export sales reached 1000000 bushels though futures lagged. May and July wheat were steady to higher, corn and oats little changed.
New York markets show mixed results with U S governments gaining while industrials decline. Curb downtrend amid gains in bonds. cotton and sugar show weak demand. coffee and foreign selling add pressure. Chicago notes revived export demand for wheat. Minneapolis carlot grain ranges listed, with No 3 dark northern and various grades cited. no clear price direction.
Grain traders in Minneapolis and Duluth recorded cash close quotations for wheat corn oats rye and flax with No 1 yellow and dark northern wheat values and durum and Montana varieties. Flax No 1 traded around 2.00 to 2.03 while other grains showed mixed up and down quotes across classes and grades.
New York trading opened with a tentative foothold for a market rally as some gains appeared in April recoveries yet declines lingered across many issues. Industrials rose briefly while aviation and select gold stocks led, others lagged amid weak business news and spending-lending program uncertainties. Government bonds and mortgage agency notes traded with mixed results as investors weighed Washington policy developments.
General John J. Pershing, nearly 77 and recently near death from uremia, returned to New York from a three day train journey. He walked unaided from his railcar to an elevator, saluted spectators, then rested in his hotel. He will attend the wedding of his son Francis Warren Pershing to Muriel Bache Richards on Friday. Police and security guarded the stop, with a large escort on duty.
John Vowell Jr a one year old pupil at Epsom died after attempting to catch a six pound shot at a high school track event. The iron shot struck his stomach rupturing his intestines and he died in hospital today. Hitler Celebrates 49th Birthday As Berlin Rallies And Welcomes Schmeling Visit.
A rapid rundown of closing quotations from many listed companies including aviation, steel, automotive, oil, chemicals, and textiles across U S markets. Names such as Boeing, Chrysler, General Motors, Dupont, General Electric, IBM, Ford, Union Carbide, and Union Pacific appear with varied percentages. Industry traces include rail and motor firms, oil refiners, and consumer goods, with minor mentions of regional stocks and a New York curb market note dated April 2.
CHICAGO April 20 Nestling in a hospital crib a six pound one ounce girl named Diana Sims was the only child in law courts here whose father provided for her by decree before birth. Her mother Irene Ruth Sims 26 was divorced December 13 from Alfred W Sims on cruelty grounds. The decree certifies hospital expenses 150 and monthly support payments starting at 80 for three years then 20 until age 5. After that 25 a month until 10, 30 a month for five years and 40 monthly thereafter until 18, with a hypothetical continuation to 21 if the child had been male.
Homer Baumgardner, 37, of 568 Wisconsin Ave NW in Huron, died last night at 8:40 in St. Joseph's Hospital Ft Wayne, Indiana. He entered service with the Chicago and North Western Railway as machinist May 27, 1882, and had been in continuous service. He is survived by his mother Mrs Mary Fox of Elwood and a daughter Mary Eten.
The city commission races tighten as Youel leads Tobin for the top spot with 2485 to 2002. Early returns show on sale liquor support and regulatory ordinances favored in several wards while the fourth ward rejects the on sale plan. Final canvass Friday sets May 3 election with bonds for a city auditorium and a municipal store project on the ballot.
In Aberdeen Frank Guhin and Seth Gisborne move to a runoff on April 2 after Arthur Mannes is eliminated. Groton re-elects Mayor Theodore Funk over E W McFarlane two to one. Lemmon reelects Mayor W G Simpson by 70 votes. three aldermen and two justices elected. Canova elects D E Countryman as town trustee. Roy Baker re-elected assessor. other wins include Henry Lueth clerk and Don Williams police justice. Deadwood votes: F L Ewing mayor with 1,196 over S C McMaster. several aldermen swept in. Sturgis re-elects Milek as mayor 569 to 1, councilmen elected. Sletcher elects Charles Eel town trustee. Howard elects Donald G Tripp mayor and names three aldermen.
Ralph Schroeder of Huron was fined $2 in principal court after driving over a fire hose at a Southeast city blaze. Fire Chief Teacher warned against hampering fire crews and enforcement of the ordinance restricting automobiles in fire areas will continue.
Senator Nye of North Dakota denounced the 52.156 billion naval expansion plan calling it aggressive warfare beyond defense. He warned no group could bear the cost of leaving homes to resist encroachment and questioned South America invasion fears while Senator Vandenburg cited War Secretary Woodring’s Miami speech on preparedness.
Funeral services to honor A L Grebel in Parker at the Methodist Church follow his sudden death Monday at age T1 He was a Parker city council member born in Rock City Hy and moved to Turner County at age 11 He married Bertha De Buhr April 6 1893 and lived in Parker retiring from the grocery business to devote time to farming He survived by his widow two foster sons John Edward Grebel Rugburn Calif two sisters brother and two grandchildren Dr Ray M Johnson will attend representing the South Dakota Council of Religious Education His wife served as council secretary from 1327 to 1634
Pierre April 2 The state banking department announced the closing yesterday of the Bank of Humboldt due to impairment of the institution's capital stock. Deposits totaling 141,097.84 on March 7 the date of the last call are shown. All deposits up to 5,000 are insured by the FDIC and will be paid. The department said FDIC usually begins payments within two weeks after suspension.
The Franco Italian talks begin with Jules Blondel in Rome to outline steps toward a peace understanding that could evolve into a five power pact aimed at keeping Europe out of war. Italy seeks stronger Rome Berlin alliance ties and may involve Yugoslavia on a possible military accord as a hedge against German moves in the Adriatic.
A Brookings social on April 21 featured Miss Hele Rehorst of Pierre and Mrs. Crowlie discussing women in politics and forecasting a fall election victory for South Dakota Democrats. Robert Jones of Wessington Springs led the Jerauld County Young Democrats with Eva Sherburge of Madison speaking as a congressional candidate. Ben Bunston's Alpena orchestra provided music for the postmeeting dance.
W W Towne and Dr H T Dean of the U S Public Health Service discussed fluoride levels in local water supplies with RF Poston in Pierre. Findings indicate some areas have insufficient fluoride for dental health while others show high fluoride content affecting enamel in varying severity.
Lake Preston April 20 A fire of unknown origin destroyed the farm home of Benney Williams 34 miles northeast of Lake Preston after the family returned from Huron. High winds fanned the flames, spreading to the garage corncrib and a straw stack. The loss was partially covered by insurance.
Janet Thatcher of 005 Montane Aerntie Southwest Huron today was announced a winner by the Royal Crown Corp in a 10 dollar contest. She earned the prize for editing a 25 word statement, I like Royal Crown Cola best beezus.
For sale items include C B Liver Co dairy bottle caps, multiple drink flavors and show tickets options. Also listed are addresses and names such as Morel Dairy Card Wetrick and Mrs Charles Fairbanks with a phone contact 635.
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