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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
2
Hog prices rose across markets with top butcher hogs around 14.45 and futures showing gains as receipts remain light. Cattle activity lagged while lambs climbed about a quarter, with quotes including 14.60 to 14.85 for various weights, and regional listings from Armour Stockyards in Huron and Sioux Falls noting steady to higher hogs and mixed cattle demand.
Livestock prices show cattle and calves steady to higher with selective gains at St Paul and Sioux City. Slaughter steers and heifers rise 13 to 25 cents, cows and bulls mixed. calves veal and stockers firm. Sheep trade quiet with no early movement as bids unfold in regional markets.
Daily price ranges reported to the Evening Huronite for Huron and Watertown markets include weights from light to heavy categories. Butterfat prices No 1 and No 2, hennery eggs, eggs No 1 and No 2, leghorn and heavy roosters, geese, hens and springs across various weight classes are shown with specific cents per pound or per dozen values.
Sioux Falls report from December 22 lists heavy hens over 5 pounds at 19 cents, under 5 pounds at 17, leghorn hens at 15, heavy cocks 11, leghorn cocks 9, heavy breed springs over 5 pounds 21, under 4 pounds 17, leghorn springs 15. Exes No 1 at 3, No 2 at 27 cents. Butterfat No 1 at 47, No 2 at 45, No 1 grade cream at 45, No 2 at 3.
Chicago and New York market notes report mixed dairy and poultry prices with firm butter and cheese, varied egg receipts, and broad live poultry listings. Prices for fresh, frozen, and dressed poultry are largely unchanged, with segments for hens, fryers, turkeys, ducks, geese, and chicks.
Chicago futures report shows butter and egg futures with mixed movement. Butter prices hover near 44.55 to 44.60, with closing at 37.90 for storage limiteds and January notes. Egg futures under refrigeration standards are listed with unspecified changes.
The Boston wool market saw limited sales as mills take year end inventory and buyers stay out. Spot Australian fine staple wool sold at 74 cents in bond, while South African slightly hurry wool fetched 1.02 dollars out of bond on a clean basis.
Wheat prices rose briefly on reports the government would raise flour price ceilings this week. Early gains reached about a cent but faded as trading continued. The market edged higher in places while some fractional losses were wiped out by late session.
Markets at a Glance reports uneven activity with B and O issues up in New York and Chicago grains showing declines. Wheat and corn dip while hogs and soybeans rise. Minneapolis cash quotes list various grain grades and prices amid light trading.
Pre holiday trading proved irregular as the stock market dipped with scattered gainers. Turnover hovered around 850000 shares, while overall activity remained sluggish amid hesitancy at the open and late declines. Major issues listed include AlleghCorp, Johns-Manville, AmTel, BoeingAir, General Electric, US Steel, and Westinghouse among many others.
The article describes glazing a baked ham with a poinsettia garnish using pinento petals grated orange peel centers and green pepper stems. It advises storing leftovers in a covered dish in the coldest part of the refrigerator and using every bit in future dishes.
Washington reports the winter season starts at 7 40 p m eastern war time marking the moment, while summer arrives in the southern hemisphere. The observation signals the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere just before Christmas shopping picks up.
Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced a 10 percent rise in home heating fuel oil rations for the colder Midwest and other regions. Period 3 coupons will be worth 11 gallons instead of 10 for households, and larger apartment house and office building coupons will be 110 gallons instead of 100 in the affected areas including South Dakota.
London reports British bombers hit Munich, targeting key Nazi party sites in a heavy raid. The Luftwaffe claimed 10 attackers fell, while 12 British planes were lost. damage included fires and casualties near hospitals and several inland towns in England.
Governor Bushfield formed a four member committee to confer in Omaha with W O H Jeffers administrator of the National Rubber Supply. Members include H B Test Frederick Sioux Falls John Skage Watertown J J Martin Watertown State Grange Morrell Foster Sioux Falls meat packer. Conference to address rubber and gasoline needs for South Dakota farmers for the 1943 crop year.
Harold Barnes son of Mr and Mrs D H Barnes of Virgil has been transferred from Belvoir Virginia to the army air corps He is now an air cadet stationed at the army air center in Nashville Tennessee The news of his recent marriage in Washington DC was also learned here
The area warden reminded hunters that tomorrow December 23 is the last day of the pheasant season. The text notes the winter pheasant season opening January 30 and closing February 28, with references to local officials and hunting dates.
Washington officials expect a plan by Rolf Nugent to advance installment buying of postwar goods. Consumers would buy certificates granting priority deliveries after the war for autos, refrigerators, furnaces, and pianos, with potential expansion to other items. The scheme aims to curb war-time purchasing power and ease civilian economy return. legislation may be required.
Private Stanley Simmons of Spencer D. is among U.S. army photographers risking life on the Tunisian front to obtain a full photographic record of the North African campaign. They accompany combat troops and face the same hazards as soldiers to photograph the fighting.
Eilers Furriers distributes a Christmas bonus to all employees today. William Eilers, president and manager, says the gesture recognizes loyalty and industry and notes that the staff’s outstanding loyalty helps maintain the firm’s coast to coast quality.
The Office of Price Administration announced that rental typewriters suitable for business needs will be rationed after February 1 1948 to users engaged in activities essential to the war program. Rental contracts may be entered into but may not extend beyond the end of January.
The first night session of the new auxiliary police school drew 40 attendees led by Police Chief Harvey Huntley. The next meeting at 7 20 p m Monday will feature Tom Luby state’s attorney discussing legal aspects of law enforcement. Enrollment remains open and candidates are selected by ward captains.
A billfold with nearly 50 dollars, social security card and other papers disappeared while Mrs Sprung was on a shopping trip around 463 Beach Avenue Southeast. She reported the loss to police.
Major T F Samsel announces Salvation Army Christmas baskets to 69 needy families have been prepared. A morning program at the Army Citadel includes carols and recitations with Dr D Sewell presiding. Invocations by Rev S Tollefson, benediction by Rev C E Wilcox. baskets to follow, and a Santa Claus gift event at 7:30 p m for underprivileged children. Street kettle total reached 287.92 with clubs taking over duties today and Thursday.
Ponce De Leon, an 18 year old, attracted a crowd as he sped a decrepit jalopy through downtown. He was stopped by police after a dazzling display that included a dozen citations for lights, signals, speeding, and unsafe driving. Deputy Chief Bernard Caldwell said he will report to the chain of command while lamenting his own hurt pride.
London December 22 The U S Army's Eighth Air Force service group handling procurement and maintenance says it will be ready to support an all out air offensive against the Axis within a brief period Major General Henry F Miller the unit's new commander announced at a press conference He noted a steady flow of materials from the United States and that every element has worked at top speed in the past six months to complete behind the line services vital to a sustained air offensive.
The Don front reports German supply lines and fire dromes disrupted by Soviet offensives, with heavy tank reinforcements entering battle. In the central sector west of Rzhev, three waves of German counterattacks were repelled, leaving Germans with heavy losses as the Red Army presses toward Rostov and the Black Sea corridor.
Midshipman Chandler Beach arrived in Huron Sunday afternoon to vacation at his grandfather B. E. Beach’s home. He plans to report back to duty at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland on January 2.
A hospital notices list admits Mrs. Frank Whites of Iroquois medical Frank Curtis of Huron medical Jacob J. Glanzer and Jake S. Glanzer from Yale medical Nadine Adler of Huron surgical. Walker's Dowers aids speed recovery.
Washington reports the administration planned to abandon subsidies intended to ease living costs and instead adjust ceiling prices by region. Officials say meat packers may still receive subsidies to stay in business, while new price changes could affect grocery bills nationwide after Christmas.
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his wife Hannah Williams discuss plans for an upcoming divorce. Dempsey, now a coast guard instructor at Manhattan Beach, says the split will be as friendly as possible. Their children Joan and Barbara are in White Plains custody arrangements.
WESSINGTON South Dakota December 22 funeral services were held for Francis Tranter 23 youngest son of Mr and Mrs W J Tranter at the parental home with Reverend W J Wiens officiating He died after a short illness Friday evening leaving a bereaved family and a close community to mourn the loss
Miles City Montana December 22 fire raced through the interior of the Nor Air Mines office the municipal air hangar and 12 small draining phos causing damage estimated at sixty thousand dollars last night firefighters battled the blaze as it gutted the structure with officials stating the losses may reach the six figure mark.
Classified blurbs list items for sale or rent including a 1942 Ford tractor with plow, a three bedroom bungalow for rent, produce orders, an Austin white Jet, a ladies coat, and two Hereford bulls. Locations reference Boyd Wiedenman, Iroquois, Huron, and Dr O R Wright. Contact numbers 2613 and 2958.
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