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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1938
Page
2
Armour Stock Yards report hog receipts reaching 300 with prices 9.00 to 9.75 for various weights and a market rise of 10 to 15 cents. Bulk hogs around 9.25 top, sows around 8.00, pigs strong, cattle and sheep also noted with mixed gains at Sioux Falls and nearby markets.
Huron market listings show cattle and sheep prices by grade, with steers and heifers priced from prime to common ranges. Lambs, hogs, and various dairy and egg markets are reported alongside Chicago Sioux Falls and Sioux City wheat and egg prices, reflecting a broad regional snapshot of livestock and produce values.
Hog prices gained sharply in Chicago with a 10 to 25 cent rise as light receipts and strong wholesale port quotes supported the upturn. Fat lambs followed, up 15 to 25 cents, top $9.60, while cattle showed a mild uptick. Market totals showed tight supply and active trading across major western markets, with hogs and lambs leading gains as fat cattle moved higher on a strong demand backdrop.
A broad stock market slide sees leaders retreating by more than 2 points as traders await tax revision legislation. Volume rises with around 70,000 shares changing hands amid cautious sentiment. Major names span Am Can, Kroger, Lehigh Port, At&t, General Motors, General Foods, and many others as markets close steady to mixed.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons Britain would accelerate rearmament if peace talks with Italy and Germany fail, while disarmament would follow if talks succeed. He stressed no policy in support of Nazism or Bolshevism, urging unity to prevent war. The government reiterated a five year program likely to exceed its $7.5 billion estimate.
The Supreme Court reversed the Second Circuit, allowing the government to collect a 364,354 dollar fraud penalty tied to a 1923 income tax under Charles E. Mitchell, former chairman of National Chrome Company of New York. Mitchell had been acquitted in a criminal trial in 1933.
Weeks of the University of South Dakota today removed himself from consideration as a candidate for political office. He said he prefers to serve through the university and is not politically ambitious, despite pressure to run for the United States Senate in the May primary.
Washington March 7 Arthur E Mornay said he would remain chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority despite pressure from two ex-directors who accused him of mutiny against TVA. He cited belief in TVA aims and warned against misrepresentation and arbitrary action. The dissension among TVA leaders has persisted for years and drew public allegations of conspiracy and calls for a broad investigation.
Moscow reports Nikolai Bucharin refused any personal spying role in a confessed plot against the Soviet regime. He admitted subordinates may have spied for Japan, Germany, or Britain, while prosecutor Vishinsky pressed to trace espionage to him. He described contemplating drastic measures but claimed no act was carried out.
Washington reports indicate Republican House members may seek Rep Lamneck of Ohio to helm the bid for full repeal of the undistributed profits tax. The Ways and Means bill would tax only larger corporations, but GOP pressure aims to drop the 4 percent surtax on undistributed profits. Senate debate on the government reorganization bill continues amid party battles over spending and new agencies.
The AOUW Huron Lodge No. 16 plans a regular meeting to nominate officers and conduct fraternal business tomorrow night. The event begins at 7 o clock with lunch, followed by announced officer nominations and routine reports. Daughters born to Mr and Mrs Troye Wagner on Third Street Southwest are noted in community notices.
A leaky gasoline stove caused a kitchen blaze at Robbies Shanty north of Huron at 1 PM Sunday. Flames were fought with snow before firefighters arrived, destroying the stove and causing minor kitchen damage. Fire officials reported fumes made extinguishing the blaze difficult. List of hospital admissions follows.
Democratic women gathered Saturday evening for a Labor Tonic social with a pot luck dinner. Lida G. Brooks, Democratic vice chair of Beadle County Women, spoke on organization as plans and discussions followed. Short talks were given by Gertrude P. Feige, Ann Bery, Nettie Brunnen, George Gunnison and Mary Bryan, with music led by Gunnison and Beth Christensen and Ada Seeley assisting. Attendees included attendees from Wolsey.
Fresno report on ongoing search for a missing airliner and occupants along Sierra Nevada. Widening concern as weather hampers aerial sweep north of Bass Lake between Sequoia and General Grant National Parks. FWA president Jack Frye offers 1000 dollars for tips leading to the plane. Meanwhile Mansfield obituary notes Jay Neil Dirlam dies at 55, unaware his children Tracy and Mary Lor Dirlam were aboard the missing airliner in California.
Rochelle authorities and federal agents pursue leads as Levine insists his kidnapped son may still be alive. In a tense interview, Levine confirms no contact from kidnappers and says police and federal investigators have been alerted. Reports say a caller suggested the child could be at a Croton or Bronx site. search teams prepare for developments.
Japanese troops moved along six jumping points on the Ye Now River bank aiming to cross into central China. Chinese defenders on the south bank resisted while aviation and artillery bombardment intensified to clear the way for a supreme crossing effort. The Shansi province conquest nears completion as warlord Yeng Si-Shang is driven from his domain.
Denison, the sole Democratic member of Beadle County’s commission, announced plans to run in the May 3 primary. He would join Ray Hedlund and J B McAllister, both Republicans, as contenders, while terms for Arthur Miller and John T Lewine expire later.
A large delegation from Huron aims to attend a meeting in Wessington tonight to organize a Young Democrats Club. The gathering begins at 6 o'clock in the Wessington community hall with talks by State Auditor Raymond Kelley, State Treasurer Wes Hinselman, and former railroad commissioner Frank Pickard. A lunch and dance follow the business session.
Nelson Jake S. Nelson a Republican candidate for sheriff and J B McAllister seeking re election to County Commission District Three were the first to file nominating petitions at the county auditor s office per Auditor Edward Youngs. Nominating petitions for the May 2 primaries must be filed between March 5 and April 2.
February vital statistics released by Clerk of Courts S. P. Glenzer show 3 births and 10 deaths in Bendie County. The report notes a margin of births over deaths and lists seven births filed before records were complete, with the month’s totals reflecting the county’s births and deaths as recorded.
Ernest Delvaux of Near Cavour died Sunday afternoon after a long illness in Belgium. Survived by widow, eight children Frank Ree Heights Jute Te August Henry and Harold, two daughters Mrs Skorheim and Mrs George Hipple, eight grandchildren, brother Devaux of Cavour, sister Mrs Otto Meyer of Shyran. Funeral at 9 am in Chen Catholic Church with burial in Catholic cemetery.
Fragmentary notice lists items for sale with contact details and miscellaneous names. Includes phone numbers and references to services and individuals, but details are incomplete and unclear from OCR.
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