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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
2
Day by day quotes from market yards show hog prices holding near notable tops as receipts stay modest. In Sioux Falls and other listed markets, cattle, calves, and sheep held steady to firmer with varying grades, while hogs ranged from steady to modestly higher on lighter demand and regional supply shifts.
Hogs reversed the week’s downtrend with gains of 5 to 15 cents as supplies fell to about 16 000 head. Cattle continued the decline from Wednesday, slipping about 25 cents in some cases. Beef and pork prices eased, with tops around 14.25 for long yearlings and most cattle 3 to 14 dollars. Lamb demand held, with choice lambs around 10.65 to 10.50.
Markets show Butterfat No 2 and No 1 heavy hens priced in the inquiry with heavy hens A to 5ths and light and leghorn varieties noted. Stag prices 2 cents less than springs and old hens listed with miscellaneous items, obscured by damaged OCR.
Chicago reports corn finishing at new peaks before profit taking due to wheat downturns and marine strike settlement rumors. Wheat and oats move lower, cattle on feed estimates show slight year over year drop, as grains and potatoes display varied shipments, prices, and futures across Chicago and Minneapolis markets.
Chicago produce notes a broad decline in butter and egg values with hens down slightly while other poultry largely holds. Egg futures rebound on short covering amid government relief-buy rumors as producers note lower wholesale prices driven by milder weather and stocked retailers.
Henry H. Kuehl pioneer of Beadle County died at 7 p m at his Kellogg Township home aged 85 born in Hamburg Germany April 15 185% came to the United States at 16 worked in Chicago five years moved to State Center Iowa then in 1883 with two friends drove to South Dakota claimed land southwest of Virgil made his home there married Bertha Schmidt in 1883 nine grandchildren survive five children Emma Onportnar Elsie Eickelkamp Harvey Otto and Clarence one sister Anna Traube of Chicago wife died in 1904 funeral arrangements not completed today
In Everett, investigators pursue a long bladed knife used in the stabbing of Charles Mattson. An autopsy ordered by federal agents confirmed the fatal wound as the cause of death. Charles’ funeral was held in Tacoma with about 200 mourners, as his parents and siblings grieved privately and publicly.
A new cold wave hits Huron as Arlington High School’s all veteran undefeated team travels to face Huron’s state champions Friday night. Weather forced changes, delaying the De Smet game to join a doubleheader with Washington and Huron’s eighth graders opening at seven.
A new frigid air mass from the northwest belted South Dakota highways with drifting snow as winds howl. Rail and bus services suffer disruptions while Aberdeen Spearfish Watertown report subzero temperatures and schools operate with cold-related absences.
A 17 year old boy found after a car wreck seven miles north of Doland faces charges for auto theft. The stolen vehicle belonged to Dr. W H Sexton of Huron and was recovered after being wrecked earlier Tuesday. County officials anticipate transporting the youth to court for arraignment.
Maynes Co Ltd announced acquisition of the Brummannin automobile and tire service agency. Maynes has been named manager of the Brummanin store, which will keep its present firm name. Brummannin recently left the city, and the owner indicated continuity of operations under the new arrangement.
Special Max Habicht a Wessington Springs merchant, an employee, Mrs Teresa McDonald, and another woman employee suffered frost bites last night when their car slid into a ditch while driving from Miller to Wessington Springs. They walked through a blizzard to a nearby farm home where they spent the night after inventory work at Habicht’s Miller store. C W Habicht of Huron had been at Miller earlier and became alarmed when the Habicht car did not arrive. he tried calling the party but failed until morning.
The death of Wade Porter at 3:30 AM in a Huron hospital ends the life of a well known Huron businessman and sportsman. He had long suffered gall bladder infection and underwent an emergency operation after the abdomen became heavily infected. Porter, a Walton League member and authority on fishing and hunting, owned the American Cafe and Copper Ket He, and recently ran a Port at Gas Station. Surviving: widow Blanche, two brothers Oscar and Frank, sister Mrs Maria Conyners. Nieces Bernice Sheerin and Blanche Porter are arriving today.
Clare County Hay Association criticizes former Governor Berry for appointing Vern Wohlheter of Water Town as circuit judge to replace the late W. N. Skinner. A Clark County group resolution seeks immediate action to test legality, alleging the appointment followed Democratic attorneys’ solicitation and ignored circuit lawyers.
The article details a proposed split of the state into north and south districts by population. Beadle County would move to the southern district under the plan. It also notes a northern boundary defined by Moody, Lake, Miner, Sanborn, Jerauld, Buffalo, Lyman, Jones, Jackson and Pennington counties. Additional measures include a proposed repeal of the state department of justice and public safety and a call to ratify the Child Labor amendment, with potential legislative action within days.
Not guilty to a second degree charge before Judge Alva Circuit Court here. Meier entered the plea after motions by Gardner for the defense were overruled. Meter slated for open next Monday as preparations continue for the criminal assault case, alleged to have occurred about a year ago. He was arrested in Spokane Washington September 1936 and bound over to circuit court on a 32,900 bond. State’s Attorney Harold W. Mavary handles the prosecution.
The city board of education discussed a request from a June parent delegation to use the high school gym for roller skating parties. Members argued the potential damage to the gym could outweigh benefits for pupils and regular business continued during the meeting.
Admitted: Regan Jones Huron 5 Rival Mrs W J Davis Wes W F Lytle Huron surgical medical Sedie Wallin Huron medical Emil Pade Wolsey 150 teal Dismissed Zeta Boyd Tulare
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