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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1931
Page
8
Chicago hog trade rose 10 to 15 cents with top quotes around 43 45 on better hogs while cattle fell to new lows for the season. Receipts ran large with hogs 15 000 direct, cattle offered uneven declines across steer heifers and fat cows, lambs hard hit and prices sliding to twenty year lows at times.
Wheat futures fluctuated with stocks in Minneapolis with a modest decline halted by strength in holdings. December edged 1X cent lower, May and July down 1X cent. oats and other grains moved variably while cash offerings remained light to fair. No corn trading occurred and flax activity was minimal.
Chicago potatoes and regional staples show varied prices as shipments edge forward. Leghorn hens, turkeys, and ducks appear in updated market quotes with weights noted.
Chicago and Mitchell markets report poultry and butter prices with live fowls roosters and turkeys listed by weight. Also notes on butterfat and eggs. separate briefs from Sioux Falls New York Minneapolis and Sioux City markets summarize ducks geese and hides wool pricing.
New York December 19. The sweeping advances in security prices were well maintained in today’s session despite a flurry of hangover liquidation in shares in the last minutes. Railroad securities rose on top of yesterday’s gains after Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Ohio secured President Hoover’s confidence for a successful wage union settlement. The selling late in the day pared earlier gains and left many issues with only narrow increases or flat.
Highway officials announced that gravel resurfacing from the end of the pavement east of Huron to Iroquois will begin Tuesday. Lindekugel and Kolberg of Spencer arrived with equipment at Troquois. Gravel will be mined north of there and the 12 mile project started six miles east of Huron should advance about one mile daily under normal conditions.
Armour packing plant will reduce daily water consumption from 550000 to about 370000 gallons by installing a condenser. When active in about 10 days, the condenser should save around 200 gallons per minute, aiding winter supply. James river level has risen, easing concerns. Water saved will not contact edible products.
Beadley County Farmers Union opened its annual meeting in the court house farmers assembly room this afternoon with Eiéhloh of new officers and consideration of numerous resolutions. More than 190 members and guests attended the session.
A federal court filing seeks an order to show cause why the case of F Spratt from Ripon Wisconsin against Fred HK Smith former superintendent of banks and others should not be re opened The action concerns administration of the defunct Citizens State Bank of Newark South Carolina Spratt claims damages of 5000 John Hiruing of Brookings Bean Bambenek of Minneapolis and the South Dakota state bonding department are named as defendants with Smith.
County Superintendent H L Hurley announced that March teacher exams will be eliminated this year after state department confirmation. Only one test will be offered annually, in July.
Theodors N. LeClaire, 35, of St Paul pleaded guilty to first degree manslaughter for fatally shooting his wife, May 15, during a quarrel over drinking. District Judge Gustav Loeving sentenced him to five to seven years in the state penitentiary. LeClaire attempted suicide afterward but ran out of bullets.
Marion “Kiki” Roberts tells how she befriended Jack “Legs” Diamond in Albany before his murder. She says she was in love with Diamond, anxiously awaited the trial outcome, and fainted when news of his killing reached her. She returned to Boston to be with her mother Grace Straick and reflects on missed trains and his acquittal rumors.
The Senate adopted the house resolution authorizing a further 200 million dollars to pay loans on soldiers bonus insurance certificates. After President Hoover signs, the Veterans Administration can resume handling bonus certificates.
Ames IA Dec 13 Lons State College conferred degrees on 7% students at graduation exercises held here today Hamilton Holt former editor of thenn dependent imagazine and for the past six years president of Rollins college Winter Park Fla delivered the address President R M Hughes conferred the degrees Those receiving degrees included Master of science Daily Crom Lacraft Jose S Dy Donald F Starr Graund Island Neb Bachelor of science Degree of industrial science Harnett H Zimmerman Watertown Ss D
Topeka Kansas reports the 1924 wheat acreage in Kansas at 11,073,000 acres, down 1,803,000 acres or 14 percent from last year. The Dec 1 crop condition was 90 percent of normal, marking the poorest Dec 1 status since 1922 and the smallest planted area since 1924.
Yale schools report Christmas seal sales totaling 22.14 with additional sales at Yale. County Superintendent H. L. Hurley announced the updated total after earlier figures. Last year’s sales were 30. This year’s per pupil figure stands at 27 cents.
Si oux Falls Dec 18 The affiliation of the State Association of County Commissioners and Highway Superintendents of South Dakota with the American Road Builders Association was announced today by C T Charnock county highway superintendent and secretary of the state association following a conference with F Looby Artesian president of the South Dakota group. A majority of the group's executive committee had previously recommended the move.
The Armour Men's Social club at the Armour packing plant invites families to the Labor Temple for the first annual Christmas party. Each child receives a toy and candy bag. A. E. Danielson opens with a share talk. Entertainment includes orchestra selections, Marjorie Thompson reading, tap dances, Irish sisters, and others followed by a ranch and dance.
The Senate Agriculture committee approved a measure authorizing the Farm Board to turn surplus wheat to feeding the unemployed. A subcommittee, chaired by McNary, will draft details to report before Christmas recess. Wheat would go to the Red Cross or qualified charitable organizations. the amount is to be set by the subcommittee.
The Congregational church will host a pageant titled At the Door of the Inn directed by D C Reutter with Mrs E F L Bayles and Mrs UW J Ray providing music. A large cast led by Harold Jacobson and Robert Wagner presents the nativity with Mary Joseph and Herod roles and special musical selections accompany the performance.
The fragment mentions hospitals and a person location with unclear wording. readable portions imply a local health facility note or notice. No distinct names, dates, or concrete facts emerge to form a clear action or outcome.
About 150 pupils from city and rural schools attended a nativity pageant at St Teresa's school. The program featured a Bethlehem tableau and various specialty numbers, with colorful costumes and starry backdrops. Students portraying the Snow Bird, Mother Ruggles, and other roles delivered lively performances, culminating in the nativity scene with an angel chorus and shepherds.
Conflicting reports on the welfare of Indian families amid drought and grasshopper damage were heard. Red Cross chair W W Walton and W B Dunn asserted Indians were adequately fed and clothed, denying Indian child deaths. State Senator George Kosler cited four Indian children dying in the last 30 days due to undernourishment or prenatal issues from food shortages. Dunn noted government and charity spending on food and clothing reaching significant sums.
Jeremiah Bert Peden born April 27 1871 in Davis county Illinois died November 26 1931 at his home near Mosca Colorado He married Adella Evans December 31 1894 and they had eight children all living His widow his mother Margaret 87 and eight grandchildren survive along with siblings Alice Brooks L M Peden John H Pedery Mary Brooks and James Peden He moved to the San Luis valley in 1919 joined Mosca Methodist church and was a Sunday school superintendent and active community worker Funeral held Tuesday at 1 PM in the Mosca Methodist church with Rev E Luce officiating Regents contributed music by a quartet.
A modern five room house for rent becomes available January 1 at 4 Utah HJ Ward. Dressed turkeys and food items are listed by F Barthel Pinos with a 37 percent figure noted.
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