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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1937
Page
2
Market report shows swine prices down a dime with top at 7.50 and 500 receipts. Armour Stock Yards Huron will close Saturday for Christmas, reopen Monday. Sioux Falls and Chicago scenes show hogs lower and cattle mixed, with steady to higher lambs and steady sheep.
Markets show mixed prices across Huron and neighboring towns with Huron Swift Co listings for hens and leghorn stock, while Chicago and Sioux City reflect quieter pre holiday trading. Butter, eggs, poultry steady to firmer with varied regional quotes and futures trading for wheat and dairy futures across Minneapolis and Duluth markets.
Chicago markets show little change in most sectors while hogs lead gains. Lighter weights sell up to 9.00, swine 170 to 240 pounds steady to 20 cents lower, larger hogs soft under 60 cents, packing sows down, wholesale pork prices advance slightly, cattle activity weak with sparse demand, fat lambs steady with top lambs around 4.10. Receipts exceed expectations by 1,000 head but lag last week by 10,000.
Representative summary lists hog sale results at Sioux City on December 4 with lot numbers and average prices. The report shows assorted lots with prices around 7.50 to 8.19 per hundredweight and volume figures, including several entries totaling hundreds of hogs.
U S D A cattle and hog market notes from South St Paul and Sioux City show steady to softer prices. Cattle demand weak to steady with calves and vealers stable, slaughter cattle mixed, stockers uneven. Hog prices softened compared to Thursday, with lighter weights and lighter bids noted. bulls and sheep also show mixed changes across the regions.
Minneapolis reports varied grain price ranges for wheat, durum, corn, oats, flax and burley, with several grades noted and mixed quotations. Duluth cash close lists durum and amber grain prices, red wheat and flax plus dock, reflecting end of day values.
In New York trading December 24, shares showed jumbled closes as war material issues held gains while autos utilities rails rubbers and electricals struggled. Transfers neared 990000 shares as profit taking and tax selling appeared, with armaments stocks and a few golds like Doré and McIntyre faring better.
Hollywood report says director Frank Montgomery, 31, and his wife Mona Carlfenther remarried after their second ceremony following a 1932 marriage that produced films like The Massacre of the Fourth Cavalry. The couple divorced and Montgomery now vows a glorious future as they renew vows in Hollywood.
Honolulu dispatch reports the 19 ton Samoan clipper riding at anchor near Kingman Reef 1067 miles north of Honolulu ready for a dawn run to Papa Pago Samoa on the second leg of a new America Australia airline. Commanded by Ed win C. Musick the clipper will fly 1346 miles to Auckland New Zealand as the initial leg of weekly service opening Dec ai. The new route shortens South Seas and Ande as transit to the West Coast, compared with the 18 to 21 day steamship voyages.
Mrs Betty Healy, Ted Healy's first wife, said she would ask the Los Angeles district attorney for a full investigation into reports that the comedian was beaten before his death. She noted a foam at the mouth and suggested foul play. Police investigated a Sunday night fight but autopsy found death from natural causes due to nephritis aggravated by nephrosclerosis.
Mrs. Nathan Johnson of Miller died at her home after a long illness at age eighty. Born Maggie Frasier in Nova Scotia on May 3, 1857, she married Nathan Johnson in 1882 at Cripple Creek and moved to Hand county three miles north of Miller. The couple celebrated their fiftieth anniversary five years ago and moved to Miller in 1985. Funeral services will be at St Anns Catholic Church with burial in Miller. She is survived by her husband, one son Willon of Bozeman, Montana, and one granddaughter. son Fred preceded her in death in 1934.
A rapid, sprawling listing shows closing quotations for numerous stocks, commodities, and companies. Entries include Am Sugar, Lehigh Port, Kroger, Phillips, Chrysler, General Electric, Dow Jones peers, and many industrial names with percentage quotes and terse identifiers, reflecting a snapshot of market activity and price movements.
Senator Borah believes Japan's reply to U S representations over the Panay sinking shows intent to make amends. He warns future actions must prove Japan’s good faith. Senator O Mahoney notes Japanese public opinion may influence the response. Secretary Hull to speak tomorrow on the note and the president will judge it satisfactory.
Federal officials announce potential detention of seven more ships tied to Japanese ownership amid a libel in admiralty seeking damages for unpaid duties totaling about 1.01 million dollars. Navy patrols off Southern California and San Diego, with destroyers and coast guard aid, tighten security as California hosts around 1,000 commercial fishing craft with Japanese operators.
The labor board found hostile Ford attitudes toward unions and noted violence near the Ford River Rouge plant. It cited riots on May 26, arrests of union men for traffic violations, and described hired, professional fighters aiding the attack on organizers. The board urged restraint and said the company must comply with labor laws or face punitive measures.
Washington reports House Republican Leader Snell of New York faced claims the 36 yearbook sale was a device for political contributions. The issue involved WAPI and France Cummings as figures in the discussion and scrutiny over fundraising practices.
In Lincoln Nebraska last night Mahat Toy of Omaha and Tony Austium of Lincoln were in a crash when their car skidded on the highway south of Lincoln and overturned. A passing motorist helped them to a Lincoln hospital but his car also skidded and overturned. A Beatrice driver rescued all three. Hospital attendants said injuries were not serious.
SEATTLE Dec 21 Mrs France Roosevelt widow of Franklin D Roosevelt arrived today in Seattle after a Portland to Seattle train flight. She was greeted at the station by her son in law and other relatives while weather forced her transport by air to be postponed. Mrs Boettiger was released from a hospital Wednesday and will help decorate the Christmas tree with her grandchildren Curtis and Lise Lie Dull, children of Mrs Anna Roosevelt Boettiger.
Ted Schaefer led City League keglers with a 221 single and 87 total, as Schaefer topped the night’s action. Wilson Bare and Schooner Beer trailed, while Warier posted 53 pins in a 26 game. In the women’s loop Schwarz captained a 10-0-4 night, leading her team to victory. Allege-Evening Huconice match was postponed.
Reported insult to the flag at Yangtze port near Nankins prompts U S Consul Gor Clarence K Gauss to call for a full investigation. Japan asserts regret after seizure of an American hospital ship in Wuhu as occupation spreads. Japanese forces adjust troops and defend control while China suffers vast property losses. Americans and foreigners tally damages in the Shanghai fighting, with industry and crops hit across multiple provinces.
Ger Mierre of South Dakota today announced that Clark of Custer has been named poet laureate by the South Dakota Poetry Society. Clark, a pioneer and hawk hunter, wrote works including Shy Eyes Land and Smoke. His recent volumes include Whet Hot Spring.
New York report on a high profile civil action where Gladys Stewart sues for support alleging marriage and legal separation. Claims focus on prior vows and shared assets with ex husband Bob Stewart and implications for alimony. Court awards $9850 settled by judge after evidentiary dispute and attorney involvement.
Council Oak store winger McComes announced all employees would receive annual Christmas bonus checks, totaling about ten days extra pay. Ten workers waived their checks as budgeting and quotas transfers of 7958 will be rated between now and January 1.
A series of 36 earthquakes over about an hour damaged Metepec and nearby towns near Mexico City. No deaths or serious injuries reported despite widespread damage to 11400 buildings and ruptures in roads. Officials cite possible links to rainfall or ground shifts. several injuries noted in other reports.
Judge Jon Taylor grants a divorce in a case where Paul Weese of Huron sues Georgia E. Woe of Tulsa for desertion. The couple wed at Sioux Falls on May 21, 1937. Ruth Greenwald, niece of Mrs Seren Dybdahl, left for Wayne Nebraska to spend Christmas with her parents. she attends Northwest College of Commerce.
Ground floor unit with private entrance advertised with casual product mentions and event note. The text references a Christmas dance, membership invitation, and various unclear claims about health products, without coherent details.
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