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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
2
Swine market at Armour Stockyards Huron on February 25 reports hogs 10c lower with light weight butchers up to 14.50 and long-bodied hogs steady to 5-10c higher per hundred. Chicago market shows hogs 10-15c lower, top 15.40, cattle firm, sheep steady. overall U S hog receipts 77,800 across 12 markets with 24,000 hogs traded.
St Paul and Sioux City livestock data from February 25 show cattle sale totals, price ranges, and top quotes. Cattle include medium grade steers around 13 to 14 dollars, dairy cows 125 to 175, calves 13.50 to 16.00, hogs with early declines, sows around 24.35, and sheep with limited activity. Sioux City listings report strong demand for fed steers and yearlings around 13.75 to 15.00, top beeves near 16.00, mixed heifers 12.00 to 14.25, sows 10.5 to 11.75, and light stock steers around 13.00 to 13.50 with limited sheep activity.
Siou x Falls market shows hogs 2,000 head 5 lower with top 14.70 and bulk 14.60 to 14.70, butchers 14.50. Sows quoted at 14.15 to 14.50. Cattle total 800 with steady quotations unchanged across types.
WATERTOWN Feb 25 logs 10 lower while butchers 13.30 to 14.55 and packing sows 13.70 to 14.25. Cattle calves and sheep steady and unchanged.
Daily price range for Huron markets reported to the Evening Huronite, with figures for heavy hens, springs, leghorns, hens eggs, heavy roosters and butterfat. then Chicago and Sioux Falls prices for butter, eggs, butterfat, cream and cheese, and live poultry. New York prices for butter, eggs, creamery, cheese, and dressed poultry.
Boston wool buyers received a $1.08 clean price for fine staples as Australian imports arrived. Montevideo wools showed firmness. 60-64s grease in bond at 34% and 58-50s at 34 cents. Chicago futures quoted mixed, while rail stocks rose on dividend expectations and war-news optimism, with transfers near 2.6 million.
Wheat prices rise to new six year highs driven by mill buying and optimism over agricultural policies. Strength in bread cereal supports related grains while Kansas production forecasts and synthetic rubber demand add to the upside. May and July futures rise, cash bids mixed with regional quotes and commodity notes.
New York market brief notes stocks higher with rails extending gains and bonds in demand. Cotton fluctuates amid trade buying and hedging. Chicago wheat advances on mill buying, corn steady, hogs down, receipts ample, hog price around 15 dollars. Cattle futures steady with strong fed volumes and quality considered at about 316.75.
Wavell’s troops attacked a Japanese held village 60 miles below Akyab in Burma. Royal Indian Navy vessels landed men and held the position for about five hours, burning buildings and destroying a 100 foot river steamer. American P 51 fighters claimed six to twelve enemy aircraft shot down or damaged in the skies over the Burmese frontier. Far Pacific air forces bombed Mubo and Salamaua areas. A Chinese army spokesman said Japan’s latest offensive failed to gain ground overall.
The article reports senators attacking nominations including Schwartz to the National Mediation Board and Allred to the fifth circuit, with opposition from Robertson Moore and Hawkes. It also notes Congress denying funds to War Manpower Commission head McNutt, hindering recruitment, plus a mock wooden gun deflection issue on Capitol roof and a Minnesota man fined $25 for hunting without a license.
In Miami, Ursula Parrott and Private Michael Neely Bryan testified in a federal case where agents say their information helped arrest several marijuana defendants. The author described the escape plan, saying she drove Bryan from the army stockade after exposing him to danger and warning of guards.
The Senate approved 77 to 2 a bill striking the block on deductions of government benefit payments used in setting farm price ceilings. Rhode Island’s Gerry and Green opposed. The measure moves to the House as Democrats weigh inflation risk and possible veto impact.
Across North Africa and the Soviet front, Allied forces press Rommel and German lines. Montgomery’s Eighth Army reportedly circles Mareth while Soviet troops advance 700 miles along a widening front amid heavy winter combat. Stalin pledges drive to defeat Hitler.
Washington reports meat rationing plans raise concerns among butchers and officials. They wrestle with accurate portioning, shrinkage, spoilage, and whether a workable basis can be set by the end of March. Debates focus on weighing bones and ensuring fair allotments as the Office of Price Administration seeks a reliable system.
Funeral services for Cecil William Walton seaman second class who died in a Seattle navy hospital will be held Friday at 2 30 p m in the Western Chapel with Rev W Kile of the Church of Christ Minneapolis officiating Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery with full military honors by the American Legion Pallbearers include Tony Searing Henry Struck Clarence Holforty Robert Ruerae of Huron Hart Plate and Richard Plate of Alpena The body arrives tonight over the Chicago and North Western Railways and will be met by a Legion escort Waldron 22 son of Opal Waldron of 1181 Nebraska Avenue Southwest
Two Huron men were fined in municipal court after state patrolmen found their car off Highway 37. Each received $50 fines plus $8.30 costs, with half suspended by Judge C N Hall for good behavior. Glenn McDowell faced illegal possession of unsealed liquor in a public place. B D Gill charged with reckless driving. ordered not to drive without bond or liability insurance.
The Women's Auxiliary to the Huron district Medical Society held a dinner meeting at the Hotel Marvin Hughitt on Wednesday evening. Guests included the men's organization and state president Mrs J C Eagin of Miller. A business session led by district president Mrs B T Lenz set plans for the year.
Wreckage of the army bomber that crashed south of Huron last week, killing 12, remains under military guard on Henry J. Lembke’s farm at 766 Utah Avenue Southeast. No update on investigation progress or wreckage removal has been received from Army authorities.
Pierre February 25. Governor Sharpe signed 20 bills into law after a delayed push through both houses. New measures include administration and education funding, veteran tuition supports, maintenance and repair funds for Normal and Mines schools, and adjustments to land, hearings, and compensation rules. The package also covers medical-surgical benefits, tax and property provisions, and a 10-day notice change for dy ing season.
Speakers from Huron Watertown Clark Sioux Falls Brookings Madison Yankton and Witeheh gathered as the Big Eight debate tourney began at Huron College. The topic Resolved That a federal world government be established with rounds scheduled Friday and evening extempo and oratory events.
Ellen Winjum aged 73 of 144 Third Street Southwest died this morning after a three month illness. She is survived by son Lyle Winjum of Pierre, daughters Amy Crowell and Moe Winjum of Huron, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Congregational Church in Willow Lake Sunday afternoon and burial will be in the family lot.
The Huron Rotary Club marked its anniversary with a speech by B. E. Pop Beach recalling Rotary’s 1918 founding in Huron and the liberty of speech. He noted retiring members and highlighted eternal vigilance in safeguarding rights amid public discourse. Guest K Gardner Charies Swander of Swancer Baking Co attended. Hospital notes list several admissions and dismissals in Huron and nearby towns.
Classified item seeks a lady to share a downtown apartment that is partly furnished. Respond with wire 1039 care Huronite for contact details.
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