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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
11
Armour Stock Yards in Huron reports hog prices steady to higher led by a four dollar top with hogs 160 to 270 pounds quoted around 3.50 to 3.95 as receipts reach about 30. Cattle calves and sheep saw varied steady to firm prices with stockers scarce and vealers firm while hogs show strongest activity among livestock markets.
Livestock prices rose with hog quotations up to 35 cents, top hogs near 485, and heavy trade led by strong demand. Cattle were steady to firm with steers near 9.90, lambs up 25 cents, and pork/pork products in light but rising demand amid moderate beef and pork stocks.
The Sioux Falls and Minneapolis markets report wheat futures showing stubborn resistance then easing to lower closes. July and September contracts slid, cash offers were smaller, and durum and barley demand stayed mixed amid broader grain trends.
The report lists cash and futures prices for wheat durum and flax in Duluth and Chicago. Prices show No 1 amber durum and No 2 amber durum around 34 and 84 dollars respectively with various grades quoted. flax No 1 around 1.07. mixed durum and red durum figures also given amid a noisy scan.
Furnished prices for hides at Huron and meat by Huron Hide and Metal Co and D No 1 cured hides under 45 pounds and over 45 pounds. Huron Poultry Butter Eggs daily by Switt Co. Leghorn hens and springs priced. Minneapolis flour futures up 40 cents per barrel. Chicago potatoes on track several US markets with mixed quality and small shipments ahead of summer demand.
Chicago market reports show live poultry steady with varied prices for hens leghorn rock fryers and colored categories. Butter and eggs were unsettled while other regional notes from New York Sioux City reflect mixed shifts in dairy and poultry values.
Watertown market notes listing prices for heavy springs, bs and up at 1 cent, leghorn springs 14 cents per pound, leghorn hens 9 cents, duck and pork 3 cents, old turkeys 9 cents, eggs No 1 at 0. IL cents, butterfat 24 cents. Chicago Ex futures wrap touches on fucarves and packed firsts.
Stocks moved with a quiet tone on June 14 in New York as speculative interest waned. Auburn Motors posted gains while U S Steel Santa Fe and DuPont edged lower. transfers reached about 525000 shares amid fluctuating activity.
Walter Troth age 52, longtime Long Beach Press Telegram journalist and political writer, died in Los Angeles last night likely from a heart attack. Born in Philadelphia, he moved to Long Beach 11 years ago from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he worked in papers and served as Deadwood city clerk.
Government cattle purchases quickened in Beadle County with 80 head contracted for delivery at Wolsey Virgil and Hitchcock. A canning department to be set up in the Pugsley building will employ about 105 people in three eight hour shifts starting next week. Clyde R. Smith said a contract with Armour packing plant for killing cattle for canning and government needs is planned.
Huron Masonic lodge will host a reception for John A. Foasberg newly elected grand master of the Grand Lodge A F and AM of South Dakota. The event at the Masonic Temple includes a potluck supper at 6:30 PM, an evening program, and a card game. Invitations go to Mizpah chapter No 9 Eastern Star and Huron lodge No 2 A F and A M members.
A wave of closing quotations shows a broad mix of gains and declines across major stocks. Notable percentages include Alaska Juneau at 127 percent, Alleghany at 254, Am Sugar at 6094, Chrysler 4242, General Motors 31, United Parcel 34, and Westinghouse Electric at 4 percent.
A historical market brief lists curb close figures for several stocks such as Cities Service and Ford Motor, plus bonds and treasury notes. It records Liberty bonds with prices and yields, Treasury issues, and Federal Farm Mortgage notes, reflecting a mixed session in U S government securities.
June 14 reports from Berlin state Germany declared a moratorium on payment of foreign loans including the Young and Dawes loans, with the Reichsbank suspending interest and amortization for six months and no cash transfers. Washington noted the move for study by the State Department. New York observers foresee sharp international controversy over the policy.
The rural rehabilitation corporation of South Dakota received a $10,000 grant from the relief administration to start operations. H. M. Cass said additional funds will follow as surveys identify plans to move farmers to fertile land. Eberle of Brookings is expected here next week to open headquarters.
American singer Sophie Tucker saved a child from an oncoming car on Brentford Main Street. She pulled the child free but was struck by a vehicle headlight, injuring a leg slightly. She continued to her yacht studio on the Thames for filming.
Admission notes include Rhoda Stout Huron minor surgical George Manolis Huron minor surgical Mrs F Christensen Wessington Springs surgical F J Hartel Wolsey Mary Hofer Yale minor surgery. Dismissals list Walter Berman Orient Mrs B B Brown Virgil Mrs Bayles and baby Huron Mrs BE Hopper Cavour George Hofer Yale Mrs C H Fountain Hitchcock Alfred Nielja Woonsocket.
J. P. Walsh and F. D. Kinyon returned that night from Mitchell where they had attended the funeral directors state convention.
The Evening Huronite noon haus page wins the weekly comic coloring contest. Sweepstakes go to Gladys Bergelees of Virgil and Frances Tobin of 606 Idaho Ave SE. eight runners up include Irene Boone and Helen Zeeck. Winners receive free theater tickets by calling the box office.
Sioux Falls June 14 A circuit judge denied a habeas corpus writ seeking release for Maria Smith and her daughter Sophia Smith both inmates at the South Dakota penitentiary serving manslaughter terms. The ruling held their sentences valid and noted absence at sentencing does not require a new trial.
The German Theological Department head at Union College spoke at a Seventh Day Adventists camp on how recent social trends and inventions may herald a golden age in the millennium. He warned of factory life and industrial changes eroding the family while predicting distress and upheaval as labor markets shift, citing biblical prophecy to urge readiness for Christ’s return. Other speakers and activities supplemented the camp program as Adventists coordinate efforts with visiting officials.
Leonard Francis Billigoss and Maxine C. Dinneen both of Huron obtained marriage licenses. The notice notes their ages as regal and legal and mentions engagement and wedding rings from Smitts Jewelry Store.
In Venice on June 14 Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini met to discuss Europe’s fate. Hitler arrived by air with diplomat aides while Mussolini greeted him in uniform. The meeting stirred Italian public hope for an Anglo German accord on disarmament and eastern Europe, with speculation on Austria.
Witnesses described a meeting the night before the February 4 eviction at the Henry Nieland farm and testified about events at the Ocltke family eviction. State witnesses identified defendants at the meeting and said speeches urged eviction and the use of force if necessary.
The storm battered the Kingsbury area near Springfield with box cars moved off a sidetrack and farm buildings damaged. Communication lines were partly paralyzed and total damage figures were not yet available. Rain totals reached 5.47 inches for June, with Lake Andes recording 1.50 inches and Crofton near Yankton reporting 1.25 inches.
Girl Scout units from outside town are invited to a special day and evening camp program. The event runs from 2 to 9 pm with a water pageant at 7 to 8 pm at West Park pool followed by a general campfire in West Park. Each unit contributes a section to the program. Parents and friends are welcome.
Mrs. Hannah King 45 died after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Dor King of Huron a son living in Sacramento Calif and four brothers Samuel Wil Murphy of Willow Lake John Murphy of Dawson Alaska and James Murphy of Huron plus two sisters Mrs 9 F Guse of Flandreau and Mrs Will Burns of Columbus Ohio Funeral arrangements awaiting word from relatives
Leon J. Perkins of Huron was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 10 days in jail for carrying a concealed weapon but both fine and jail term were suspended on good behavior by municipal judge pro tem Jaco Byrnes. Bill Smith Jr 1344 Third Street Southe West was fined 5 for arterial stop violation, suspended with warning of heavier penalty if later charged with traffic again, arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman Earl Pellant.
A docket item records the taking up of ten heats of cattle at Huron with participants Lat, Cassify, TAKEN UP, and Wessel listed among those involved. The note specifies the location and the nature of the cattle sequence.
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