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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
2
Armour Stockyards reports hog prices down 1 to 15 cents with top at 9.50. Sioux Falls and Watertown consignments mark lower hogs and steady cattle with mixed butchers and sows pricing. Scrambled totals note 3,000 head in Sioux Falls and varied lamb and ewe figures in Watertown.
Hog prices were steady to ten cents lower with light trading. steers and yearlings generally firm. South St. Paul and Sioux City markets show mixed results on hogs, cattle, and sheep with varied bids and demand. Huron and Mitchell markets list price ranges for hens, eggs, butterfat, and poultry products.
Wheat prices eased after a sharp rise, with December futures down about 1.5 cents a bushel and May futures off around 1.2 cents. Cash and Minneapolis quotes show mixed moves across No. 1 and No. 2 dark northern and durum grades, while other grains and eggs held mostly steady.
Market summary shows irregular early metals, mixed bonds with federals down, quiet foreign exchange, Canadian dollar up. Cotton and sugar mixed with crop terms acceptable, tungsten use cut in steel making. Wheat down on profit taking. hogs steady to higher. cattle steady to strong. cheese firm at 192,801. eggs weak with mixed colors and grades listed.
Domestic wools saw modest demand with fine French combing length territory wools moving at 1.10 to 1.12, graded French combing one half blood territory wool mostly 1.05 to 1.08 on a scoured basis. Good twelve month combing Texas wools brought 1.10 to 1.13, scoured basis.
Stocks in New York show fractional gains amid a modest recovery with mixed late trading. Trading volume was about 1,150,000 shares as investors weighed tax selling and profit taking. rail issues showed strength early, while some issues remained irregular at close.
Beadle County commissioners with State's Attorney Aide and county officials met in Pierre to review refinancing options for about 500000 in school fund debt. Gefke-Dalton of Sioux Falls offered 150000 financing at 2 percent, with remaining 350000 bond issue possible. If approved, five year installments of 30000 per year would begin, reducing annual interest by thousands.
A $100 Christmas present for Company E of the 109th Engineer Regiment in training at Camp Claiborne La. has been approved by the local commercial club. President Walter R. Curnow said the money may be spent at the service mens discretion for extras on regular army fare or recreational purposes.
A late trading roundup shows mixed quotations across major issuers with Air Reduc, AT&T, Chrysler and Shell among notable movers. Sector totals include varied gains and losses as investors digest gains in energy and steel groups and stumble in aerospace and utilities.
Washington December 4 The White House confirms an investigation into a Tribune Chicago report claiming a confidential Army Navy Joint Board favored an American expeditionary force of 5 000 000 to attack Germany by July 14 1943 Early secretary says he has not seen the plans nor spoken with the President and notes two war planning branches in the War and Navy departments. He cautions any public release would be cautious and stresses the need to study all emergencies. The Tribune alleged a combined force of over 10 000 000 including Army Navy and Marine units and offensive plans in Europe and Africa. Early says he has not viewed such plans and the President has not been consulted. The matter prompts a stated intent to probe and review war plans in peacetime.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Redfield Methodist Church for Otto S. Appletoft a Redfield florist who died after a long illness. He was born May 13 1873 in Sorby torp Kristianstadlan Sweden and emigrated to the United States in 1898. He married Alma Kvist in 1904 at Ladelle and eight children survive along with six grandchildren and siblings in Sweden. He was a treasurer of the IOOF at his death and had worked in Huron before moving to Redfield in 1916.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the W. W. Bostwick planing mill in Custer early today. Estimated loss ranged from 8000 to 10000 dollars. The alarm was raised by John Delaney at about 3 am, but dry lumber fed the blaze so the department could not save the mill. Only the partially burned truck and damaged office were saved.
Voters from Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota and Montana see Democrats and Republicans aligned for and against various candidates. The piece lists names such as Wasielewski Andersen Andresen Keefe Knutson Mundt O Hara Robertson Thill Youngdahl Burdick Johns Murray Pittenger Rankin Gehrmann Laufrott and others as part of the party splits noted in New York reporting dated Thursday December.
Fire of undetermined origin swept a Main Avenue and Fourth Street frame garage in Sioux Falls causing an estimated 25000 dollars damage. Tenants included Midwest Oil Co Tri-State Transportation Co Sportsman's Hat and Boom Battery Co. Firefighters faced embers in a strong south wind and eight additional alarms followed to other buildings along with damage to a residence.
Pierre reports retail sales taxes declined 20.75 percent in October and November compared with last year. The 2 percent tax raised $574,553 in the two months, while the 3 percent tax last year brought in $724,000.
Reports from Stockhol m and unofficial quarters say Finland was given until midnight Friday to choose between quitting fighting Russia or facing a British declaration of war. The ultimatum reportedly gained credence in London today.
Dispatches describe heavy fighting across the Donets Basin to the Sea of Azov and North Africa. German and Italian forces press Tobruk while Rommel’s troops clash with Allies. reports detail losses, prisoner captures, and shifting fronts as Britain, the U.S. and allies mobilize response. Local notices include a carpenters union meeting and a fire destroying Hendricks Renera store in Larchwood.
The House of Commons passes Prime Minister Churchill's plan for maximum mobilization of men and women by 326 to 10, rejecting an insurgent Labour amendment that would have conscripted wealth. The ballot paves the way for action on the bill and supports extending national service to those with manpower and available labor.
An inner city banquet of the Rotary Club was held last night at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel with 138 attendees. District Governor Howard O. Ashton of Aberdeen visited the Huron club, with towns represented including Aberdeen, Brookings, Clark, Huron, Madison, Mitchell, Mitchell, Murbridge, Sioux Falls and Watertown.
President Weeks of South Dakota University told a metal convention last night that reasoning will determine the justice and practicality of peace. He warned against extremes of overemphasizing rights or duties and said the best defense is a united people grounded in understanding. Sioux Valley Medical Association meetings continued today.
Blaine Simmons will speak at the William Reaves Post of the American Legion at 8 tonight in the Legion Hall. Past commanders are expected to attend and officials anticipate at least one department officer will join the meeting.
President George F. McDougall of Huron College spoke to students and faculty this morning after returning from a trip through the east. He thanked them for letters and cards and said he visited Chicago Philadelphia Princeton Bryn Mawr and Pittsburg and met with the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education.
Townsend Ladies Club held a year opening meeting at Houseman home 240 Kansas Ave SE with roll call singing America and installation of officers for the coming year. A Christmas gift exchange followed by lunch for 18 members. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Zum Brunnen 575 Third St SW for Townsend Plan interest.
Admitted: Mrs. Virgil Gilbert Carpenter medical Geneva Sthorz man Alpena medical Mrs. John Pullman Yale medical Mrs. David N. Anderson Huron surgical Donald Thaden Bancroft surgical. Dismissed: Eddie Taylor Huron Mrs. Gerhard Boetel and baby daughter Cavour Beryl Jean Kamenz Huron Alfred Ostlund Huron Mrs. Bessie Anderson Esmond Mrs. John Waldner and baby daughter Huron.
Notice states the season’s opening rabbit hunt on Sunday December 7. Hunters meet at Myers Cigar Store at 12 15 PM for the event at 408 Nebraska Avenue.
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