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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1931
Page
8
Chicago reporters note a record weekly hog slaughter with 272 532 head received and prices showing only a small decline. Beef demand broadens while cattle and veal prices shift, with heavy steers and light yearlings fluctuating and hogs under 220 pounds steady to strong.
Cattle and hog prices varied with demand, showing strength in yearling and stocker trades while bulls and vealers eased. Hogs traded mostly steady with top bids around 7.70 and packers near 6.90, while sheep and lambs fluctuated amid a generally steady to higher week. Prices are from Sioux City Sioux Falls and St Paul market notes with Chicago figures noted.
In Minneapolis on January 10, wheat futures rose modestly with improved sentiment despite weak cable news. May and July contracts closed higher while corn slipped and oats and rye stayed dull. cash grain showed firm demand for higher quality, and durum and barley markets remained varied across regions.
The Huron grain market lists fast moving prices for wheat and corn across grades with percentages and numbers. Durum and red durum appear with basis values and grade numbers. Oats, rye, barley, flax and spelt are noted with multiple grade figures and percentages.
Markets from Huron Sioux Falls and Chicago show live poultry and eggs pricing with butterfat and milk quoters. Readings cover hens and springs by region and firm quotes on eggs and butterfat, with cross city figures and closing prices.
Beadle County's two day fire agricultural economic conference in Huron closed with record attendance. County Agent R A Cave said creating 15 permanent committees will sustain future work. Committees on power and equipment debated costs for horses versus tractors, while the marketing committee urged permanent status and support for the Huron open market project.
The Scout leader training course at Huron College resumed Thursday evening with 18 attendees and 1 win. It will continue on January 15 and the following Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Trophy Room of the college gymnasium, closing at 9:30 p.m. per Fred C. Eggers.
Lawmaker predicts states will reject two year plans as inadequate. Support comes from leaders of Eastern and Spearfish normals, while consolidation advocates oppose. State Auditor William Dunn urges reforms to permanent school fund loans and county handling to reduce losses from farm loan foreclosures. Copies of the report go to Governor Green and state legislators.
Wessington Springs overcame a size disadvantage to beat Armour 19 to 9. Pinnard led Springs with seven points while Hatch added five. Schmidt of Armour was named outstanding player as Jung topped Armour with the high scoring. Lucas and Kieppin delivered strong defense.
American Legion captains J Grick Coughlin and Ted Moore marshal teams for a membership drive aimed at 475 new members. No tabulations until next week. reports due at Kinyon and Wikert-Tams funeral homes on Tuesday and Wednesday as the drive leads to a climax at William Reaves post meeting on February 19.
The Rev. A. J. Bergsaker of Sioux Falls will preach at 10 30 tomorrow morning at the American Lutheran church. He is district president of the South Dakota Lutheran division and this annual visit aims to gather all members. He plans to meet the church council officers and address the young peoples service at 7 pm and attend the annual meeting Monday at 6 30 pm.
A preliminary game for the Huron Salem high school contest was arranged this afternoon with St Teresa Parochial of Huron meeting Willow Lake junior high. The game starts at 7 15 o clock in the cz gymnasium. Coach Wetrick said St Teresa also will host Notre Dame academy of Mitchell tomorrow in the St Teresa gym.
Thomas J. Terney was appointed scoutmaster of Huron troop 28 at a troop committee meeting held Friday evening at McKinley school. Sponsored by the McKinley school PTA, the troop is in its fourth year and will meet Mondays in the school gym. Twelve registered members currently, with more expected. Terney previously led Broadland troop with noted success.
Four more farming groups endorsed the State Farm Bureau taxation and legislative programs. Secretary George B. Kennard reported successful meetings at Howard Hayti Egan and Tulara where farmers voted to support the Farm Bureau program alongside president H B Tevt of Frederick.
Elwood Les of Hamilton Iowa confessed to transporting a stolen automobile from Huron to Tracey Iowa awaiting trial. No description of the Tracey car had reached Huron authorities. Sheriff reports several car thefts in the county and officers cautioned that the Iowa theft may match those cases.
Washington report shows lawmakers clashing over a proposed 45 million dollar food loan program for drought areas while Red Cross relief continues. Senate and House debate centers on adequacy of help and attempts to attach food items to other bills. Rep La Guardia blocks direct conference moves, demanding city and countryside coverage.
Five Huron business men formed a committee in a Chamber of Commerce meeting to study an auto show in March. Ed Dinneen chairs the group with George Hunt Marshall O Neil and Ross Wiley. a report is due within ten days. The show could be held in the $60 000 bonded warehouse offering 28 000 square feet. J C Burns of the warehouse signaled cooperation.
Fire department crews answered three calls in the city yesterday and today as they meet with delegates from Pierre Avon and Rapid City to plan the state firemen school and tournament in June. Roof and car fires at Idaho and Colorado avenues caused limited damage, with wiring and chimney issues noted.
A kerosene lamp exploded while Mrs. Bechler cared for the baby, igniting her dress. She received extensive burns and died after her husband and children, including Martha 4 and Alvina 3, assisted. several relatives and parents survive. The Bechler farmhouse burned years earlier and was rebuilt on the same property near Virgil.
An audit reviews delinquent taxes from 1922 to 1929 totaling 91 728 55 and explains the goal to document distress warrants in sheriff hands for county collection. It recommends returning warrants to the treasurer, issuing new warrants, and recording uncollectible forms in a special register. The report notes sheriff's office cooperation.
The article reports on Raymond being considered for the secretary of agriculture role in South Dakota after the death of Louis N. Crith. It notes Crill Kebebs immigration work valued by Mr. Green and his condition that the candidate be an optimistic supporter of the state’s future. It also mentions senate approval in secret session of nominees Wanzer, Armour, and Peart as regents of education and notes talk of monthly tax installments in North Carolina.
Dakota Central Telephone Company issues a correction for the last telephone book. The number for Kuni's Cafeteria at Third and her bottom of page 20 should read 874 dollars. Subscribers are asked to mark this number clearly in their books.
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