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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
8
Hogs topped at 2.95 in Armour Stockyards Huron on Wednesday with receipts around 100. Cattle calves and sheep held steady while hogs gained 5 to 15 cents in Chicago and Sioux Falls reports. Top butcher hogs reached 3.65 in Chicago with bulk 2.40 to 2.60.
Grain futures fell sharply across Minneapolis and Chicago trading pits after President Roosevelt's address. May and July wheat futures closed down about 1.44, with rye and flax showing mixed gains and robust cash demand for winter wheat. Minnesota cash prices and range reports reflect scarce high quality durum and strong demand for flax.
Markets record Huron poultry and hides with prices for No 1 cured hides and sheep pelts. Alaska to Alaska Junsou quoters listed alongside broader closing quotes across energy, metals, and tobacco stocks.
Across New York Chicago Minneapolis and Sioux City dated January 3 and 5 1930s style market notes show poultry prices steady to firm with heavy hens leghorn chickens and turkeys listed by weight in multiple markets. butter eggs and flour also logged with varying quotes and process names. The reports reflect regional price movements and supply notes for poultry butter eggs and related commodities.
New York on January 3 saw erratic selling in the final hour after a quiet session earlier. Utilities spurred the drop with fractions around four points, while names such as American Telephone, U S Steel, Allied Chemical, Auburn, Western Union and American Commercial Alcohol fell two to three points at worst. Transfers totaled about 2,250,000 shares.
Mass celebrated at St Martin's in Sioux Falls honors Monsignor Desmond on his 50th ordination anniversary. Bishop Mahoney presided with about 35 priests and local dignitaries in attendance. A noon banquet followed as community members praised his service to parish and broader South Dakota life.
Public Works Administration allocates 275000 dollars to the Bureau of Plant Industry for cotton and related experimental work across three southern states and upgrades to Newell South Dakota station. At Newell 25700 dollars will fund an artesian well and a machine shed.
The House Ways and Means Committee formally approves a half billion liquor tax measure. It would set a $2.90 per gallon tax on distilled spirits, $5 per barrel on beer, and graduated rates on wines from 10 to 40 cents per gallon. The panel plans an executive session after formal introduction to report the bill and push rapid House action this week.
Real estate transfers list entries including Roy Andrew to Thomas Finn in Wolsey for $1790.5 and other parcels in Cobrt to Franklin Chort, plus Schroeder to Enos G Alley in Huron. The fragmentary notice mentions lot subdivisions and blocks in Dan and Dell Rapids area with funeral details following.
Helena Montana January 3 A six year old boy tearfully pleads to whip the police to save his dog after it endangers him with aggression. Police chief Joe Spitzematter orders the dog to the city pound and later releases it.
In Los Angeles on January 3 an army of 7 000 men organized to search flood districts and aid victims after a New Year storm. A death list of 86 and dozens missing were reported as damage neared 5 100 000 dollars. Rainfall reached 8.27 inches, with extensive property loss in Glendale Montrose and Venice. Relief under Maj. Jules Henique and Gov Holph moved to seek federal aid.
Democratic policy committees push for empowered negotiation of reciprocal trade agreements with no Senate ratification required. Democrats back the move to preserve Roosevelt's program as repeals and agenda items face uncertain paths amid ongoing Senate committee control.
Elk Point mourns as a large funeral service was held today for R. M. Crowder of Elk Point who died recently. Crowder was widely known in the community and the service drew attendees from local groups and neighbors.
Hospital notices report Harold Forbes admitted to Willow Lake hospital. Details are limited in the fragment.
The city of Huron takes title to the local airport to secure Civil Works Administration aid for a new hangar. Paul K Myers and L Wier requested immediate action to comply with CWA rules as Mrs Ralph Schaller resigns from the library board and moves to California. The commission will study PWA bond forms for a $107 000 street improvements issue.
Pierre January 3 allotment of 21300 from the special state gross income tax fund for 128 needy districts in 28 counties was announced by State Superintendent D Weeks. The funds cover 40 per teacher for salaries and 10 per district for expenses benefiting 426 teachers.
Kilmer EB Cram and Hurn high school instructor announce a women only shop work course. Classes run evenings with free admission for materials. Open to non students reporting Thursday at 1 30 p m in the junior high basement to set schedules and details.
Mrs Anna Lauterbach, former Huron resident, died in Los Angeles after a three week illness. Survived by four daughters Mrs John Sherlock of Huron Mrs Anna Carter of Los Angeles Mrs Elizabeth Hamm of Myrtle Point Ore and Minnie Lauterbach Beverley Hills Cal and two sons Richard Lauterbach of Cavour and John Lauterbach of Myrtle Point Ore. Jett Huron for Los Angeles to make her home about 15 years ago. She had visited Huron about three years ago.
The Epworth League dramatic group is rehearsing a No-Account Day three act play with a cast including Mrs. Golden Marge Wagner David Benton Gilbert Bledsoe Jean Matthews Irene Bowers Ned Golden Robert Fit Fran Barnes Glennon Van Winkle Mrs Zone My Aunt Foster Leta Lena Lillian Mc Gaughey Chum Lena Jimmy Krug J Joly Bob Streeter and Bill Vernon. The group predicts an outstanding performance.
A clipped report notes Sioux Falls at 7 with a high of 15 and snow three inches in row four. Roads fair and cloudy conditions persist. Brookings shows similar quiet precip none. Toads good, night clear with overall dry odds.
City Briefs reflect a flurry of travel and visits with residents from Huron Aberdeen Sioux Falls and Minneapolis. Notable items include Leyhe and Sutera family movements several births and a mixed church conference trip for Rev. Hoeckel. Also reported are a hit and run injury recovery and a furniture show trip by SEWELL and Johnson.
Cloudy conditions with possible snow tonight and Thursday. Temperatures rising with light to moderate winds.
Partly cloudy conditions expected in South Dakota tonight and Thursday with a slight rise in temperatures. Iowa forecasters predict mostly cloudy skies with snow probable in central and eastern regions and cold air in the extreme northwest.
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