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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
12
Chicago and major markets report smaller runs boosting bids while total receipts are lighter. First half futures push higher on hogs and cattle with steady to higher quotes for natives and yearlings, as 17,409 head shown today and declines in weekly marketing across large markets. Chicago hogs futures edge up with bids around 6.75 for 180-250 lb, and cattle prices firm on strong kill demand.
Sioux City reports show cattle steady to higher with 1,000 calves active and gains up to 25. Hogs 5,500 head, prices 40 to 54 at top end, good demand. Sioux Falls and St Paul follow similar cattle and hog trends with mixed quality and price increases. Minneapolis and Duluth items show grain and grain futures, wheat futures up around 25, and grain prices steady to up.
Rain news returned to affect grain futures in Minneapolis with June wheat closing 2.45 higher while July and September eased. Corn futures were subdued and flax remained strong. cash wheat and winter wheat demand stayed firm for good quality lots. Durum demand held up though some mixed prices appeared. oats rye and barley showed varied but modest activity.
A local promotion offers Girl Scouts free camp trips funded by a butterfat producer. The marketing drive highlights community support and youth program benefits with sponsorship from regional dairy interests.
Joyce Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Anderson of 163 Town Avenue is named by the Sacajawea Alliance troop to receive the major award in the Huronite free camp trip contest. The award funds a two week camp trip to Northern Minnesota for winning first place. Other delegates and campers from Hyron include Kathleen Conner Eleanor Nielsen Burdette Lumbard and Carolyn Rayburn with trips to Lake Enemy Swim Lake Tah and Camp Da Kosh. The program supports 85 free trips for Central South Dakota youths across Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and 4-H members funded by local professionals.
New York stock market eased with slow trading after an uneven session. Key names Allied Chemical Southern Railway Westinghouse U S Steel rose a few points while Consolidated Gas American Can General Motors and Johns Manville slid about a point. Fox Film dropped half its early gain as sales totaled around 1.1 million shares.
A dense list shows closing quotes for multiple stocks and commodities. Entries include Am Can 103 and 113 firms such as Am Intl 17 and At chison 15744 with varied percentages and figures for dozens of companies like General Foods 47 and U S Steel 91. The data reflects a broad market close snapshot with numerous ticker symbols and price movements.
Senator Peter Norbeck headlined the Beadle county extension clubs annual recreation day at the State Fairgrounds with about 200 members and friends. The event featured speakers A. E. Anderson Miss Sara L. Dewing and R A Cave plus readings and demonstrations by local clubs. Plans were announced for a second annual event next year.
Judge Alva E. Taylor overruled demurrers in cases brought by the South Dakota attorney general to dissolve Southwestern Underwriters and National Underwriters of America. W. W. Johns defended the companies. assistants Benj. D. Mintener and W. W. Howes represented the state. The suit seeks dissolution arguing the firms issue policies beyond their underwriting articles.
Mitchell hosts the annual state convention of the United Commercial Travelers and Auxiliary with all eight South Dakota councils represented. Delegates attend business meetings, elections, and installations while banquets were planned for the evening led by presiders George Russell of Aberdeen and Mrs. Alice Sauer of Huron.
Circuit Judge Alva E. Taylor issues a bench warrant for Leroy Cook for defaulting on a $250 liquor violation fine. Cook pleaded guilty last January, served 30 days, paid $1, and now faces paying $150 or serving the balance at $2 a day when brought before the court.
Actress Billie Dove of Hollywood has applied for a pilot license. She owns a plane and has been taking lessons for several months, aiming to fly herself professionally.
The reel features Graham McNamee narrating events as crowds tax city venues and gambling dens. From Tuxedo New Mexico a horse show with figures like Millicent Rogers Ramos is shown. An airplane test in a 115 mile gale at Hampton Virginia demonstrates airworthiness tech. Also includes cavalry trick riding in Atlanta Gay a rocket glider at Atlantic City and a 1000 mile pipe line completion at Lemont Illinois.
The address argues business must be a service with efficient practice to benefit workers, consumers, and government. It emphasizes low costs, fair credit, and honest dealing, alongside civic club aims for internationalism and community improvement.
State Fair board met to approve erecting one of five large cattle barns at the State Fair grounds ahead of the September 10 exposition. Estimated repair cost about 1100 dollars. Members present included J B Taylor Ipswich president J P Michaels Mitchell C L Chase Lake City Thomas J Frick Yankton and E N Johnson Rapid City.
State's Attorney Temmey says witnesses have been subpoenaed for both the Ed Decker and Pat Flaherty cases to report in circuit court Monday. He will determine which case goes first after the Decker motion is resolved and is prepared to start with either case when the jury convenes. Flaherty entered a not guilty plea in the murder of Charles Eyestone with attorney Joe H L Kirby of Sioux Falls.
In Watertown South Dakota tomorrow the Threshermen association will parade a display of power farming equipment at Lake Kampeska for the annual picnic. Governors and leaders will speak as hundreds of threshers machines and tractors on display are valued at 1 250 000 dollars.
A Kiwanian caravan of 25 to 40 members and families will depart the Marvin Hughitt Hotel at 7 30 PM for Broadland. They will be hosted by the Royal Neighbors for a goodwill program in Broadland hall starting about 6 30 with entertainment talks and music by the Huron group.
The Huron chapter of the Izaak Walton league will introduce 30 mem bers tomorrow night at the Marvin Hughitt hotel mezzanine. Farmers and nonresidents join a strong program and an Ike Walton feed. The session begins at 8 p m.
Merle Buck son of Mr and Mrs A E B Buck of 663 La Ridge southeast was due to arrive in Huron today flying from Madison Wisconsin with two student pilots. En route he barnstormed at Big Stone Lake Tuesday afternoon and picked up his mother there before continuing to Carrington North Carolina for an air meet. He will be in Huron this afternoon and at day Saturday and Sunday to take riders. Buck manages Maneat Air Transport Company which operates an airport at Madison Wisconsin.
Kiwanis members at the Marvin Hughett hotel noon spaded and dug to enhance the park including a possible artificial lake. Robert G. Fair, Huron parks superintendent, attended the informal planning and a lunch provided by Albert Lampe followed. Meanwhile a divorce was granted to Florence J. Turcotte and George H. Turcotte by Circuit Judge Alva E. Taylor after testimony of cruel treatment and non support.
Reports from Sioux Falls and surrounding towns describe heavy showers and regional rainfall totals up to several inches. The storm damaged roofs and caused washouts while crop insurance coverage was limited, with cane replanting noted as the likely outcome.
Too Late To Classify To Trade for large team of horses or sell cheaply. Also offer Stutz car first class condition for trade or sale for a team of draft horses. Office wagon No 17 Dodson's Shows R Ro Park and Dakota Ave. Til Saturday midnight. Also furnished housekeeping rooms $22.50 1178 Chicago. Spring fries 25 cents per pound. Modern sleeping room hot water and new decorations apartment Phone 382 807 Wis. S.W.
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