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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1931
Page
8
Market news from Sioux City reports Monday cattle receipts 403 calves 403, better beef market with bids steadier, hogs 15,500 with opening prices 19 15 lower, sows weak, sheep 8,500 bids lower for fat lambs, stocker and feeder cattle mixed with limited demand, cows and bulls varying, prices noted across beef, hog and lamb classifications.
SIOUX FALLS Jan 5 hogs 5,000 and cattle 1,000 traded with mixed to lower tones. hogs down to 1.50 top, bulk near 1.00 to 1.50. cattle heavily steady to lower with prime steers around 12.00, veal calves weak, canners and cutters mixed. U.S. Dept. Agr. base shows lighter demand and stockers weak, hogs 15,000 head down 2 lines, heavy cuts and feeder calves mixed, price ranges noted. sheep market softer with fat lambs 3% lower and some loads at 3.50 fat lambs.
Wheat futures showed a slight rally around evening trade then eased. May held steady, July dipped. Corn eased with little news, rye steady. Barley sold more, flax rose. cash grain demand mixed to strong for some, durum slow. Minneapolis spot prices reflected varied bids with no clear trend.
The report details varied farm prices across regions. Dressed ducks and geese cited with weight categories in South Dakota and Michigan markets, while Chicago dairy notes butter and egg prices ease. NYC figures show butter at 6.82 and mixed poultry and fowl rates, with potatoes and flour markets noted in successive lines.
Financial markets showed declines during the test hour of trading with major stocks like U S Steel American Telephone American Can Bethlehem Steel Westinghouse New York Central Sears Roebuck and General Electric down about one to three points. Total volume reached around 2.39 million shares as traders weighed Packers decree news and attempted a technical rebound before a late afternoon recovery in some issues.
A tragedy occurred on the Missouri River when two brothers attempted to drink from a hole in the ice. One brother, David, fell into the frigid water and could not be rescued despite efforts. A nearby farmer witnessed the incident and tried to assist, but the brothers did not survive.
Major county officers listed include Hussiley ace Payson Fo rey Madden Temmey Markey and the board will appoint others. The auditor and schools office changes occur March 1 and next June respectively while the board will designate official newspapers and mortgage seeing locales. Three applicants sought the county courthouse janitor post and D Flanigan applied for county highway superintendent.
News from Grenoble France reports eleven deaths from avalanches over the weekend near Briancon and near Abrieras with several skiers missing. Victims include six Frenchmen at an Alpe pasa frontier site and notable figures such as Theo dore Vebeaux and Henry Bousquet.
Sheriff elect Con R. Huntley announced that his son Harvey Huntley will join the county law enforcement leadership. Harvey, born in 1915 and educated at Huron College and the University of Illinois, has Navy service and recent work in California. The Huntleys plan to move into the county jail residence tonight as Lyde Larsen and A J Larsen vacate. Larsen departs after handing over duties as deputy. two alligators left in the jail will perhaps be exhibited downtown. Larsen has yet to decide on future plans or appeal.
Aberdeen January 5 1933 Harry L Walker showman and theater pioneer died at his home after a paralytic stroke last Friday at age 69 He built and controlled more than 166 theaters across the northwest including the two Dakotas Minnesota Montana and Wyoming His circuit helped bring the first talking film to South Dakota and he opened Brookings first theater He is survived by his widow eight children and is father of Marlon Walker former Huron theater manager Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Central South Dakota Boy Scout council executive committee will meet in Huron tonight to organize Cub Packs, plan Anniversary Week starting February 8, and review recommendations from committees. President C. K. Walker will preside at 8 o'clock in Chamber of Commerce rooms. members arrive from across the area. Also reported, Fred R. Rice of Aberdeen, Northwestern Public Service manager and former Huron resident, remains in critical condition. C. J. Strike accompanied him from the Northwestern offices.
A brief fragment reports a gasoline war in Aberdeen today involving Standard Nations and Deep Rock. The item mentions ongoing conflict and references to fuel suppliers amid a tense local scene.
Mrs Dan Wagner wife of the city commissioner was moved from a Huron hospital to her home at Third street southeast after a broken hip suffered at home weeks ago. Her condition remains serious as she recovers, with her injured leg and hip in casts for some time.
Beadle county treasurer reports the first two days of license sales lag behind last year with 318 automobile licenses sold versus 35 or 318? The office ships new white plates with black figures. The certificate of title must be produced, and buyers should know their 1930s plate number when calling. The first issued number belongs to John P. Stahl of Bidocoe, with nine more recipients listed from Huron and surrounding areas.
Washington January 5 Congress approved 45 million dollars for seed feed and fertilizer loans to drought sufferers. The Senate added 15 million for food purchases. no votes recorded. House to act on food loan amendment, then possible conference.
In Chicago a 22 year old man was killed outside a rear theater door while his wife watched a film. Witnesses Robert Lewis and John Jersky reported shots fired and a car speeding away. Police questioned Lewis about the events as the couple had left home earlier that night.
Huron resumes work at Huron College St Teresa parochial and all public schools after holidays. Dean and faculty return except Dean Marian Ayres and Miss Louise French due to illness. New English instructor Irene Foasburg replaces Florence Fisch. Faculty activities include Lions club visits and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia events as four weeks remain in the first semester.
In Pierre on January 5 the wedding of Edson Green son of Warren and Mrs Green occurred ahead of Governor elect Warren E. Green's inaugural tomorrow. Details were scarce and inquiries were directed to Mrs Green. The couple may reside on the Green farm near Hazel for the next two years.
Huron city commissioner T. C. Young, who became seriously ill with kidney trouble on Saturday, is reported considerably improved today. He was able to sit up and, while unlikely to attend tomorrow's weekly meeting, is expected to resume his duties within a few days.
Crowds of patrons gathered at the Northwestern National Bank opening in Madison amid excitement. Madison, a town of about 4,282, had no bank since December 19, making this debut the first new banking door since then.
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