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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
2
Armour Stock Yards report shows hog prices steady to lower on Wednesday with top bids down to 4.85 and 600 hogs received. Cattle and veal steady. butchers 4.15 to 4.90. packing news 3.60 to 4.00. Sheep steady to 15 higher amid unchanged questions.
Market summary from Sioux City and nearby exchanges shows cattle numbers and price ranges for steers, heifers, cows, calves, hogs, and sheep. Highlights include salable cattle about 2,006 head with steers 8.00–9.60, hogs around 4.80–5.10 per cwt in various weights, and salable sheep about 1,500 with lamb bids steady to higher, plus regional price notes from Mitchell Produce and other markets. Representative sales cover Hens over 5 lbs at 14c and various poultry prices, with New York and Chicago futures included for dairy and eggs.
Wheat futures rose three cents to the month high as European actions and a tougher French war stance boosted grain sentiment. Corn and oats gained while Minneapolis cash quotes showed higher bids for No. 2 hard northern and other grain grades amid mixed domestic demand.
Russian Ambassador Alexander Shkhartzeft flew to Moscow today in what sources say may carry a message to Joseph Stalin. Officials did not disclose the trip’s purpose, but it follows the Rome Berlin axis talks and fuel rumors of a shift in Soviet relations.
New York stocks mixed with gains in steel and aircraft sectors. bonds and corporates steady while U.S. government issues dip. Chicago notes show butter prices steady, eggs unchanged, and poultry prices varied with live hens and roosters near previous levels. specific quotes list graded butter and egg figures and live poultry prices across several breeds.
Harry Westfall, sought for an alleged 1934 assault on his wife Catherine Wallman in Huron South Dakota, will be brought back after waiving extradition. Extradition papers signed by Governor John Moses. Westfall arrested in Sheyenne North Dakota and to be transferred with state officials.
The vote to establish the manager plan failed in 1920 by 1670 to 428. Voters will go to regular polling places tomorrow from 8 am to 5 pm to cast ballots at ten precincts including Kingdon Motor Co, Basket Grocery, Burgers Garage, Courthouse, City filtration plant, Jefferson school, H B Lembke residence, Lincoln school, and South Lawn Grocery, with precinct splits listed per ward.
Beadle County farmers are invited to bring wheat and barley samples to a seed grading clinic at K P hall in Huron led by County Agent and Extension agronomist. The session aims to teach grading methods, discuss market impacts, and help producers improve income. samples should be brought early for analysis and personalized feedback.
Chicago reports mixed hog and cattle trading with hogs steady to firm, top prices around 5.40 for 180-240 lb and 5.45 for top 220 lb. Fed cattle firm, lambs near steady, and a largely quiet sheep market with bids steady to strong on select lots.
Livestock market report from St Paul notes cattle steady to strong with feeder cattle and cows mixed, top hog bids around 9.0 cents per pound and sow prices rising, calves and dairy cows showing firm undertones. Sheep and lambs see steady to higher asking prices as buyers push for slaughter classes.
Sioux Falls market notes Hoss at 1,500 steady with top 5.00 and bulk price around 5.00 for butchers. Cattle steady with fair to choke rows at 6.50, bulls around 6.75 and other classes mixed. Watertown listings show hogs steady to 5 higher as of March 20.
Wayne Wid of Woonsocket, a senior science student and physics lab assistant, has accepted a federal meteorologist post at Huron airport. He begins in early April, will gather data, make weather maps, and maintain equipment, recording pressure, temperature, visibility, and precipitation. He scored 100 percent in physics, mathematics, and meteorology on the civil service exam.
Wall Street rallied as spring arrived with an advancing market led by aviation and transportation shares. Gains hovered around two points near the close with about 700000 shares changing hands. the upturn was attributed to clearer prospects for war-related industrial output.
Five commissioners pledge a thorough survey of all departments if voters keep the city manager plan with a nine member commission. Mayor C F Kent and commissioners Green Ripley Burne and Youe signed the pledge. Kent says he will not run in the April 16 election and urges retention of the manager setup noting businesslike administration since 1935. He cites a purchasing policy adopted in 1939 to avoid city purchases from firms tied to commissioners, and details repayment of debts to firms run by board members including Green, Kent, Olson. The near term election appears close, with a pre election poll showing majority leaning toward keeping the manager plan. Gy Manager Sears has served since 1935.
Pupil schedules end Thursday afternoon with return to classes Tuesday. Huron College breaks until Tuesday noon. St Teresa parochial school dismisses today and resumes Tuesday. This marks the last spring respite before summer vacation in June.
Lessonnaires To Talk Membership and District Parley plans for the annual spring conference at Mitchell will be discussed at the regular meeting of William Reaves American Legion post Thursday evening. A membership campaign is underway with past commanders inviting other past members to participate. the loser provides refreshments. The meeting begins at 8 p.m in the Legion clubrooms with lunch served after.
Pierre report notes the Hatch bill would bar about 500 state employees from political acts if partly funded by federal grants. Social Security and Health services show large portions of salaries covered by federal funds, with roughly 240 in Social Security, 60 in health, and others in the highway and survey programs affected.
Air ministry described direct hits on hangars housing seaplanes and barrack blocks during a heavy raid on a German base at Hornum Sylt. Bomb bursts inland near jetties caused fires while anti aircraft batteries lit the sky. Danish towns reported only broken windows as the raid continued across the North Sea.
A hearing was held in Huron today where Mrs Florence Castle of Huron seeks compensation for the death of her husband Floyd Castle killed in December 1918 at the C N W railroad shops. Castle was represented by Tom H Luby with the Industrial Commission through Churchill and Benson.
Senate debate notes 600000 ounces of foreign silver since 1934 costing 974599000. A decline in world silver prices could hurt several countries and harm American industry. Senator Ownmend argues yielding to silver purchases risks selling away American products for silver that cannot be resold abroad without loss.
Members of the cast of Low Ankles will hold practice at Northwest College of Commerce at 7 p.m. The notice is not fully classified.
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