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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
2
ARMOUR STOCKYARDS Huron June 11 hog market was steady with an extreme top of 13.85. Long haul choice lightweight butchers and well conditioned hogs remain 5 to 10 cents per hundred higher.
The Evening Huronite reports today’s Huron produce prices from 10 a.m. to noon. Heavy hens over 5 pounds bring 17 cents per pound, 4 to 5 pound hens 15 cents, with roosters and various egg grades also quoted.
Boston wool prices show Texas 12 months around 1.18 scoured, eight months about 1.08. Territory fine French combing wools quoted near 1.16 to 1.18. Sioux City, Watertown, Mitchell, Sioux Falls reports list live poultry, eggs, butterfat and prices for various weights and grades. New York and Chicago markets provide butter, eggs, cheese, poultry and futures prices with steady or unchanged quotes.
Chicago hog market opened 10 cents higher but failed to sustain gains as demand stayed active in the sheep sector and cattle volumes remained sizable. Salable hogs around 10,000 with general trade slow though near steady. top hog price 14.30 with most hogs in 180-330 lb range. Cattle and calves large offerings. steer prices weak to 15 cents lower with most sales around 12.00 to 12.50. cows steady to weak. stock cattle slow. per-weights and yields noted but mostly lower for the week to date.
Sioux City Iowa hogs and cattle quotes show steady to barely changed prices amid modest activity. Cattle valued mainly by mid to good grades with bottleneck steers at about 21.50 to 13.00 per cwt. hogs mostly steady with top around 14.00. sheep and lambs lightly traded, fat lambs stronger late. regional reports from Sioux Falls and St Paul accompany the market.
Chicago June 11 Wheat prices rose as much as two cents a bushel reaching two week highs with renewed market strength. Senate agriculture committee recommended crop loans at full parity this year while other grains gained with wheat before closing gains faded in some pits.
York markets show mixed signals with bonds irregular and cotton weak as selloffs pressuring prices. Wheat edges higher on some reports but declines before closing, cattle steer prices weaken from profit-taking, and soybeans gain modestly while rye and oats move variably. Minneapolis cash wheat and futures show modestly mixed results across grades with slight gains in some spots. Chicago futures reflect narrow ranges in wheat and soybeans with small advances in nearby contracts.
The Ways and Means Committee proposed raising federal cigarette taxes from 644 cents to 9.50 per thousand to generate about 65.5 million dollars. Chairman Doughton of North Carolina said the panel tentatively supported the plan and opposed a brand differential. The treasury seeks further increases on cigars and smoking tobacco to raise about 40 million, with higher rates on 10 and 18 cent brands aimed at 168 million total.
The market failed to show clear direction as deals moved sluggishly and gains or losses remained small. Analysts say most investors await further world war developments before committing, with about 300000 shares trading hands and mixed closing quotations across major issues and airlines.
June 11. Berlin radio reported 31 more Czechs executed in Prague and Brno after Lidice was razed in retaliation for Heydrich's assassination. The broadcast claimed all residents were punished with women sent to camps and children placed in educational institutions. Lidice was described as near Prague with about 1,200 residents in Czech accounts.
S A vacation Bible School conducted by Captain and Mrs Massey ends with a 7:30 pm program tonight at the Salvation Army hall. Certificates will be awarded by Dr H D Sewell, board chairman. Sessions offered Bible study by age groups, music, woodwork, sewing and recreation. attendance has been strong and the public is invited.
The Senate completed congressional approval of a military wage adjustment bill setting a minimum pay of 50 dollars monthly for armed forces, effective June 1 1942, sending the measure to President Roosevelt after House approval. Also notes on George Chitty’s return from Sioux Falls, various local movements and visits in Willow Lake and nearby areas.
A garbled OCR transcription shows numerous company names and percentages scattered with odd characters. It lists firms such as ConOilie RepSteel, SafewaySt, Sears-Roe, CurtWrt A, Deere&Co, EastAirL, GenElec, USSteel, Woolworth, TexasCorp, GenMotorz, and others with varied percentage figures. The text resembles a market or stock-like tally with no coherent narrative or date.
Aberdeen June 11 The jury weighing whether William G Douglas used his state treasurer position for illegal profits in bond dealings with Aberdeen broker Phill Burns remained deliberating Thursday afternoon. After 24 hours since closing arguments defense counsel praised Burns while the prosecutor argued Burns framed the case. jurors faced 142 exhibits 18 instruction pages and about 250000 words of testimony plus three hours of final arguments.
Secretary Wickard chaired the new wartime food committee to review optimistic farm production prospects and survey future needs for military, lend lease, and civilian use. The nine member panel aims to control production and allocation while weather and labor shortages shape Europe’s bleak farming outlook.
Officials announced a dance for young people at Huron Country Club tonight. Stokke will shape up the affair and a large crowd is expected to attend.
The article notes Dutch Harbor as a key strategic point via the great circle route between Seattle and Tokyo, explaining earth curvature makes it a shortest path. It warns Japan would gain a strong position if Dutch Harbor were captured, but says western Aleutians are sparsely inhabited and largely irrelevant to broader defenses.
Delayed birth certificates issued to service members and wartime workers dominated May totals handled by Clerk S P Glanzer. The vital statistics survey shows 120 certificates issued, plus 40 births, 15 deaths, 3 marriages, no divorces, and 3 declarations of intention to become citizens.
Miss Daisy Keeny a Beadle County Red Cross nurse leaves for Minneapolis to enroll in a three month public health course at the University of Minnesota. She was granted a three month leave of absence by the Beadle County Board of County Commissioners and will return after the course.
The March of Time edition India at War will be shown at the Huron Theatre tomorrow and Saturday. It shifts focus to India's war effort and people while contrasting with the earlier edition that explored politics. The program accompanies the feature A Bedtime Story starring Fredric March and Loretta Young.
British armored and motorized units supported by RAF planes repulsed a heavy German assault on Bir Hacheim all day. The report notes German claims of a breakthrough, but British circles downplay a critical threat, suggesting Rommel’s supply line relief rather than a decisive victory. In Sevastopol, fighting rages as Hitler presses the Crimea battle while Kharkov sees renewed German initiative, signaling a broader summer push. RAF bombers also target Goan airfields and Taranto naval base, with poor weather hampering attacks in western Europe.
County Auditor Howard Shober announced that applications for tree bounties in Beadie County must be submitted by August 3. He also discussed bounties on foxes and coyotes, stating applicants must present the full bounty to receive payment.
A fragmentary report notes the sudden death of a local figure's father, prompting condolences from family and community. The brief mentions a son or relative named 13 G Seaver and references to motor vehicle stamps and a sports portal, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Beadle County held organizing meetings at the Beadle Courthouse with about 40 attendees. Democrats elected EH Humphrey as chairman with D W McCay as vice chair and Grant VanDuzee, Stilo Nickelich, M Tempers as officers. Republicans reelected T C as county chairman and named R Schuyler as vice chairman and Ter Matson as secretary.
The Grange convened for its final business at 1 PM with several resolutions described as very important. Officers will be installed at 8 PM to close the thirty third annual gathering. Thursday morning reports dominated the program and a James Niver Grange reading entertained.
Merrill R. Hinckley served two terms in the state legislature and was Potter County seated as regent. He died in Chamberlain hospital and lay in state at Gettysburg Methodist Church before burial in Prairie Grove cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Anderson and Mrs Wood, sons Maurice, Charles, William, and Fred, plus twenty one grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs B R Boughton of 236 Town Avenue Southeast report a cablegram from their daughter Miss Winona Boughton stating she is being transferred from Quito Ecuador to Montevideo Uruguay. She has been in Quito a year as secretary to the military attache and expects to move soon.
Robert D. Lusk was unanimously elected to the Grace Episcopal Church vestry at a meeting led by Dr. H D. Sewell. The vestry discussed the annual church picnic set for next Sunday June 14 at 3 30 p m at the Fair Grounds behind the horticulture building. attendees to bring lunches, ice cream and coffee provided.
Public notice states the three Huron tobacconists Pat's Corner Myer Cigar Store and the Tip Top News Stand will cease Sunday evening business at 10 o clock until further order Also listed are miscellaneous ads including ride share sale of windmill bulls spring fry prices a 1996 V 8 coach and day old chicks at Pioneer Hatchery with contact numbers
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