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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1938
Page
2
Market news reports hog receipts at Armour Stock Yards in Huron with Thursday and top price at 8.40. Prices were a dime lower and receipts around 200. Cattle, veal and sheep were steady with little change noted.
A long pasted market column from Sioux City Sioux Falls Watertown Mitchell and Chicago lists poultry and egg prices by weight and breed, including Hens over 5 lbs and Leghorn hens, ducks, geese, and butterfat, with No. 1 and No. 2 eggs and regional butter quotes. It also reports cattle, hogs, and lambs price ranges in Chicago and Sioux Falls with mixed receipts and market tone notes.
Wheat supplies rose with 47 cars traded today versus 22 a year ago. Quotations moved up 13 to 14 cents with No 1 hard amber and No 1 red durum among top bids. Minneapolis reports cash Close with No 3 yellow corn at 58 cents and varied quotes across barley flax and clover seed futures.
A morning rally faded as blue chip stocks led a broad selloff in New York trading. The drive pushed several issues to new five year lows with General Motors Chrysler and major industrials like Du Pont Eastman Kodak Allied Chemical Westinghouse American Can and Union Carbide showing steep declines. About 40,000 shares changed hands near the close.
Chicago markets showed wheat prices slipping to near five year lows as securities fell. New crop futures touched lows while export activity in North America remained modest. About 300000 bushels traded with May futures at 854 and July at 6134 as of market close.
A sweeping list of stocks and industrials appears alongside grain quotations from the U S Department. Major names include Boeing Airpl, General Electric, Am Tobacco, Chrysler, Ford, and U S Steel. Grain prices cover Wheat Oats Barley Rye with bids and futures context. United States dollar exchange abroad shows Paris francs at 3240.
Minneapol March grain quotes list Wheat No 1 dark northern 824 No 1 hard amber durum 24 Carn No 3 yellow 52 754 Oats No 1 heavy white 30 sample grade white 244 Taye No 2 65 Barley No 1 76 No 1 13 melding prices from local grain market notes for Thursday trading.
Admitted: Emanuel Krueger Wessington Springs Mrs S Sierserr Wessington medical Mary McDermott Huron surgital Rena Geyer Iroquois sueniont Dismissed: Jessie Beaver Huron Mrs Howard Paul Huron Mrs Cleota Serbick Huron Kenneth Johnson Huron
The Senate finance committee rejected a House backed plan to broaden the tax base by reducing income tax exemptions and raising surtax rates on certain net incomes. Proposer Sanziom LaFollette of Wisconsin failed to win support for expanding the levy and for tighter corporate surplus restrictions in the measure.
South Dakota Progressive Federation plans its annual convention in Huron next Monday with organizational director Ervine Lavine stating endorsements will be for state and congressional candidates only after review of clear programs. The meeting at Marvin Hughitt Hotel will host afternoon and evening sessions as delegates draft a legislative platform for primaries and general elections.
In Orlando, a coroner's jury opened an inquiry into deaths and illnesses linked to injections of a serum used in cancer treatments. Mies F. EB Maonert, 63, of Winter Park, died, joining six other women who died after receiving the serum. Four patients remain hospitalized with tetanus-like symptoms as federal and medical groups join the investigation.
Carl H. Weir filed his petition for renomination on the Democratic ticket for the May 3 primary. The Beadle County senator cites his record as his main argument for another term and notes his leadership in the recent fight against capital punishment.
Miss Mabel Lucado county director announced that needy residents with impaired vision may apply at the county social security office for assistance. Eligible applicants must be over 18, and total blindness is not required. Physicians Dr H L Saylor and Dr L N Grosvenor have been appointed to handle Beadle County cases.
Four persons died as homes were demolished by a tornado that struck near Heber Springs 62 miles north of Little Rock. Flood warnings followed as the White and Ouachita rivers rose after heavy rains. Weather officials traced the storm to activity from a Gulf of Mexico air mass.
Plans for a tin can derby at the State Fair Grounds in late April were announced by Al Moore organizer for the event to raise funds for the state VFW encampment next June. Cars of 1925 or newer may enter with a special award for the oldest car. About one hundred miles of derby events are planned with advance ticket sales to start soon. Moore said details on entry qualifications and official dates will follow.
In Pierre in March the tax deadline looms for about 35 000 residents who must report net income for 1437. Auditors warn it will take two months or more for an accurate audit of first half payments. Penalties apply for late returns, 5 percent of the tax due with a minimum of $1, plus 1 percent per month overdue. County treasurers rush processing for 1958 motor vehicle licenses.
Ten more candidates qualified for the May 3 primary by filing nominating petitions at County Auditor Edw G Youngs office. Names include R M Russell county judge non political, W N Farmer Republican delegate, Thad Ovial Republican state representative, Charles Bloodgood Republican sheriff, AY Larsen Republican constable, Joe Reilly Democrat county treasurer, Raymond W Bieger Democrat sheriff, Mike Stevens Democrat state Senate, Sam Birks Republican state Senate. Petitions due by Saturday April 2.
Phian was convicted of first degree murder in the death of Raymond Washkuhn a 17 year old high school senior and was sentenced by Circuit Judge William Foley to life in the state penitentiary at Waupun. Washkuhn was shot after investigating two shots fired at Mrs. Phoee Whaley of Spooner with whom he lived while in school. Prinn confessed he shot Washkuhn after Whaley accused him of quarreling with the boy over her affections.
Community leaders tell a Sioux Falls committee that keeping Huron’s junction point requires upgrading the field with lights. A Kansas City pilot says it would be impossible for rivals to seize service if Huron improves. The project promises large WPA labor, with total costs between 30 and 50 thousand dollars funded by a 39 thousand bond, plus WPA funds. Weather forecasts from the field praised by Chicago and Washington offices may expand the aviation weather team, with payroll around 12 thousand annually.
Hubert Stuart and Leuie Welty of Huron were bound over to the June term of circuit court on grand larceny charges. Bonds set at 1000 and 300 dollars respectively as they could not post. Tires valued at about 76 dollars stolen from McCormick Deering store on Dakota Avenue Worth were recovered. Police tied the suspects to the crime by footprints. State’s Attorney Markey led the state, James Byrnes defended.
In Mexico City a new party named Party of the Revolution forms to pursue a socialist state with Marxist aims. It pledges to preserve the constitution while expropriating big industry, including the oil sector, and advancing workers’ rights and collective farming amid rising U S concerns.
Miss Mabel Lucado director of Beadle County social security office announced a new reporting deadline for CCC enrollees at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. The date moves to April 1 for Mitchell recruits, with Beadle County quota at 16 boys aged 18 to 25, who must apply at the county courthouse first floor.
The United States informs Britain and France it will build battleships larger than 35 000 tons. Secretary Hall sent notes to embassies and Canada, with publication planned for tomorrow. Washington expects Britain to follow with a similar move while France will respond within existing limits. The note cites Japan as challenging the naval treaty and avoids proposing a new tonnage limit for super dreadnaughts.
Ward director of Huron College music presented singers from his department at the Rotary Club meeting. The group performed selections from Babette and Herbert Ashtapern to be staged May 2 in the college auditorium. Singers included Chen Dugdale Elizabeth Haynes Irene Tiedeman Kenneth Kospp John Lynch Melvin Costin and Harold Studer with Vera La Crat as accompanist.
Lawmakers face obstacles to an early adjournment as discussions shift toward a possible debt settlement and broader appropriation plans. Officials say progress hinges on a Senate vote and executive decisions, with potential timing extending into three months.
A congressional inquiry resolution related to TVA is completed and sent to the White House. The Democratic majority and committee members reviewed the measure and its implications, with President Roosevelt expected to sign if approved.
A note says a gentleman plans westward travel on Monday and offers to share 14 expenses with fellow passengers. Inquiries directed to Mery Heghitt Hotel on Saturday. WANTED-203. wement hides. ar 2 C, Johnson, Huron.
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