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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1938
Page
2
A late March market roundup shows steady to weak movement in livestock with hogs and lambs trading higher in Chicago and Sioux City. Dairy and egg markets were unsettled, while grain and feed items quoted: corn and wheat steady to higher, oats and flax mixed. Regional updates include Watertown Mitchell and Sioux Falls listings, plus Minneapolis flour and carlot grain figures.
Chicago wheat market closed mixed as two down turns in securities weighed on prices. Export demand for North American wheat remained strong with purchases around 600,000 bushels while corn exports were nearly as large. Dust storms in the southwest added little support and futures finished off or barely higher from yesterday.
New York traders saw renewed activity after morning selling, with losses of several points trimmed by afternoon. The market regained some ground as President Roosevelt's Gainesville speech fueled speculation and measures against interests, yet overall trading remained cautious in a volatile session.
Chicago report on Arthur E. Morgan, ousted TVA chairman, saying he has made no decision about whether to challenge the ouster or pursue a legal route. He defends TVA aims, insists he did not resign, and notes support for TVA’s mission while awaiting Congress inquiry. He refused to reveal business plans in Chicago.
The acting attorney general says the president has power to remove Tennessee Valley Authority directors. Congressional reaction splits along party lines as Norris supports the ouster of Arthur Morgan and Bridges questions legality while Roosevelt cites charges of dishonesty and obstruction. The House votes against funding a Gilbertsville TVA dam as Democrats split and Republicans largely oppose.
The fourth in a midweek Lenten series will be held Thursday evening at 7:45. Rev. John Ward Smith will preach on The Search for Reality in Religion. The parish choir under Besse Stackpole Shober will provide music. The church opens early for quiet prayer and meditation. Public invited.
Sixteen Beadle County youths are needed to fill the current Civilian Conservation Corps quota, announced by Miss Mabel Lucado, director of the Beadle County Social Security office. Applicants must enroll and report to CCC headquarters in Mitchell by April 12, with transportation provided from the county office. Applications should be made at the Beadle County Social Security office during the first week of April.
The Senate, buoyed by success against amendments, aims to pass reorganization measures by nightfall with Barkley predicting an override to shelve the issue this session. Byrd seeks an auditor general replacement for comptroller, while anti-lynching bills may be shelved. Roosevelt proposes a standing committee to expose mob violence. The White House awaits the vast treasury appropriation of 1.406 trillion for next year, slightly under budget.
City Manager Don Sears reports preliminary steps to reopen Ravine Park for the 1988 season. Water is siphoned from the north lug to the south lake bed, raising level by four to five inches daily, with pumping from the James River to sustain the lake later. A bathhouse at Ravine Park Sq is nearly complete to serve bathers from the 1938 summer opening, boosting the resort’s appeal.
A reactometer device, mounted in Huron by Beadle County Safety Council with Harold W. Markey as chairman, invites automobilists to test braking reaction under actual driving. The test will move to other public locations, showing how driver reaction compares with normal figures. Procured through D B Richards of Aetna Insurance, tests are free.
Federal agents arrest two North Pelham youths on attempted extortion charges in a fake ransom for 13 year old Peter Levine who has been missing since February 2. The suspects Edward John Penn aged 18 and Exner Fred Luck aged 22 were a Pelham High student and a household father respectively, officials said.
Beadle County Social Security office announces W. E. Nelson with a master’s degree from the University of South Dakota is assigned to Potter County with headquarters in Gettysburg. Wilson Lewis and Ono Hunstad, graduates of Northern Normal in Aberdeen, are now receiving assignments in Bundle County.
Vatican reports two appeals to Francisco Franco urging restraint in civilian bombings during the Spanish Civil War. Britain and France pressed the Pope to join calls after Barcelona bombardments that killed at least 8,712. Hull voiced horror at the slaughter while Osservatore Romano notes Vatican efforts to aid victims and moderation.
Insurgent guns shell east and northwest of Huesca as Franco’s forces push north to lift the province from government control. Insurgents claim rapid gains amid artillery and air support while noting potential Italian involvement may shift but continue the war with local troops. Barcelona reports 57 more bodies from recent raids, total dead 872 and over 10,000 homeless.
Methodists choir directed by Byrne S Griffith with Mrs A J Ray at piano opens Thursday at 7 2 morning watch by Bishop Magee. Speakers include Rev C W Stromberg Madison Bishop Magee Mrs I HW Edge Mitchell John C Mundt Sioux Falls Rev R A TAnquist Colman. Closing remarks by Bishop Magee at 1 20 pm. Attendees expected from Mitchell Woonsocket and other towns. Several delegates in west river area. Hospital notes list patients and dismissals including Haslian, Svenszaard, Johnson, Fide, Webber, Schultz, Edwards, Stowell, Small, Kruphu, Hofer, and Rey Sze.
Fragmented text outlines a farewell event for Natterman with references to Forrest, McMullen, and a Foreign Wars group. Mentions a meeting on Thursday, a banquet, and a business gathering honoring Dr. AL KL Felums, with unclear dates and scattered names.
Austrian government denies widespread unrest while reporting 14 000 arrests rumors. It cites 1742 people still in custody on crimes and currency violations in Vienna as tensions rise over the political shift and Schutzstaffel guards moved within Belvedere grounds.
Hal Johannsen of Huron died after a heart attack at Avenue Pool Halls last night. Godoy arrived and found him unresponsive. death was pronounced shortly after. Johannsen, 65, was a member of Moos Lodge and a brother Devlef Johannsen of Winifred was reportedly en route.
State College Club will meet Friday March 3 at the A W Palm home 1541 Baketa Avenue South. A pot luck dinner will be served at 6 30. Mr Palm president urges all who have attended State College to be present. Those contacted should reach Edith Smith or Mr Palm by phone.
Fragmentary old classified items advertise sleeping room for two Indies, a good wearist, and a grocery clerk needed at 718 Sch S. Also listings for a small furnace near the business district, experienced pit work, and Roy's balloon inquire at 133 Wis. Ave. SW.
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