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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
11
Chicago and Armour markets show hogs steady to 10 cents lower with top at 33. Cattle values vary by class from good steers and yearlings to plain cows, bulls, and veals, with prices listed across grades. Sheep and lambs move modestly, while packing saleware and weights influence overall tone.
Bulls and cows show a dull market in Chicago on May 3 as cattle futures slide from recent highs. Sluggish demand and higher handling costs press prices lower, with light weight steers and packing cows barely steady and some 200 lb. animals trading near the bottom. Sheep and hogs also uneven amid subdued trading and cautious buyer sentiment.
Wheat futures were unsettled with limited trade in a volatile session. May wheat closed slightly lower while July and September posted fractional gains as cash demand showed strength for malting barley and mixed durum prices drifted. Minnesota cash close and carlot ranges reflected modest movement across grain components.
Sioux Falls and nearby markets show varied cattle and hog trading. Cattle steady to mixed with top bulls around 3.15, feeders and beef cows chiefly 2.30 to 2.75, two loads good to choice beeves near 4.75 to 6.00. Hogs active with tops near 3.23 per pound on light hogs, sow and feeder trades weaker. Sheep and lambs light, best wool lambs bidding around 5 to 6 dollars.
Huron South Dakota and Chicago markets show mixed dairy and poultry data with butter eggs and hens priced by suppliers. Leghorn hens and cull lots noted. New York New York and Minneapolis figures reflect steady supply and varying creamery cream and egg values.
New York trading eased after a brief rally, with rails leading declines and major names like Allied Chemical Coca Cola and Union Pacific slipping. Rumors of Washington tax and budget actions hovered as investors awaited clearer direction.
Gastoun B. Means, a former justice official, was arrested on charges of larceny after trust for allegedly taking 100000 from Mrs. Edward B. McLean wife of the Washington Post publisher. He claimed contact with kidnappers after the Lindbergh baby abduction and promised to secure the infant's return. He had prior convictions for bribe taking and prohibition conspiracy.
Francia M. Bingen and wife Ida of Groton face charges of possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor destroying evidence and resisting arrest after a late night pursuit by federal and county officers. Cornered in a farmyard they fled through a gate, Bingen grabbed two jugs and ran across a field. Officers overtook them on foot and found one jug destroyed. Bingen fought back, joined by his wife who wielded a tire pump, and pleaded guilty to a $200 fine in fad plea.
The Huron Chamber of Commerce reports 1157 cash purchasers on Wednesday with 336 from outside the city. The 72 day Bargain series includes eight more events with discounts up to 40 to 53 percent. Ed Sewell cites genuine bargains driving merchant success in the trade area.
Gold Star mothers and Civil War veterans will be honored guests at the annual Mothers Day meeting of the Euroa VFW Sunday at 1 p.m. in Knights of Pythias hall. A class of candidates will be initiated during the open session and local and visiting officers from nearby posts plan entertainment and a 5 p.m. social period.
Huron college students head to the polls after a heated campaign ending with a morning rally. The three candidate race for president includes Harold Lamb Lemmon Bob Hough and Delmar Gibbs with observers forecasting a tight contest. By 2 pm 145 of 585 registered voters had cast ballots and the student assembly lingered beyond its scheduled 25 minutes as stump speeches and campaign stunts continued.
California victory reshuffles the Democratic race as John N Garner of Texas regains a path to the nomination with 46 convention votes plus Texas 44, behind Franklin D Roosevelt's 31. Other contenders include Alfred E Smith J Hamilton Lewis and James M Cox while national convention ballots remain undecided.
Study tours arranged by the TV Chamber of Commerce will bring groups to Huron on Friday. Nineteen pupils from Grant township with teacher Martha Brzazowsky, thirteen from Spring Valley with Genevieve Haniekan, and sixteen from St. Lawrence with Willard Boiling will visit, followed by Paul Cantondine’s Sand Creek high school class on Saturday. Groton high school seniors, led by Principal H. W. Iverson, return Monday, and a 40 to 50 student seventh and eighth grade group from Doland high school has a later date planned.
The state board of charities and corrections met at the South Dakota penitentiary for its monthly session. Fifteen parole requests are before the board. Members include J. F. Halladay of Iroquois Casper Nohner of Hayti and Mrs Grace Crill of Elk Point. Affairs of the state school for the deaf are to be considered.
Tools valued 40 to 50 dollars were taken from six tractor tool boxes of the A F Jarvis road construction outfit seven miles south of Huron on state highway 37. Padlocks were broken. tools in two other tractors remained untouched as the crew regrades four miles of the 1 ½ mile project ahead of paving toward the San Bernardino county line.
The Anti-Saloon League announced a national loyalty convention to rally support for prohibition. Planned for June 11 to 13 in Chicago, it aims to unite church groups and other dry organizations ahead of the national political conventions.
Senate finance chairman Smoot said the revised revenue bill trails the $100 million short target for balancing the budget. The finance committee was recalled to seek new taxes after returning from the treasury with details on the bill’s impact.
Norfolk Va May 4 negotiators hope for the best as another search cruise is planned in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. John Hughes Curtis and Lieut George L Richard met with Dean H Dobson Peacock to report progress and likely plan another voyage. Col Charles A Lindbergh, absent from New Jersey, is said to be involved in negotiations.
Reported extortion attempt aimed at William L Edison son of Thomas A Edison sought fifty thousand dollars in exchange for hindering marketing of a static eliminating radio invention. The Philadelphia Record said Edison met with authorities last Monday and discussed the matter with Joseph A Lestrange assistant police superintendent who declined to discuss details.
The state board of yarn holds its annual meeting in Huron with state supervisors and education leaders in attendance. Notable participants include Florence Siniano, W. P. Beard, C. A. Beaver, Dr. C. W. Pugsley, Dr. Herman G. James, and Ruth Aintigan.
The Amerisin Legion changes May meetings to the second and fourth Thursdays. Commander L. H. Cornell says times shift so the last May meeting precedes Memorial Day. Memorial Day observance plans will be set at the May 12 meeting and final arrangements at the May 26 gathering, the last regular meeting until fall.
Winners of the Sweets's comic coloring contest are Mary Brandmore of Huron and Joe Dombdly with The Gumps. Free tickets to the Huron theatre will be sent to each winner per Evening Huronite custom. Other prizes go to Posy Anna Bergstrom Jane O Brown Vern Parkhurst Fred Bergstrom Doris E Miller Walter Gorham Patty Conner Evelyn Timm.
Members of the Troquois high school senior class present a farce titled Nothing but Nancy tonight. The production, directed by Miss Martin of Iroquois high school staff, is expected to be a laugh a minute and will be repeated tomorrow night.
LIQUA PALLS May 9. Preparations for the Dakota Relays begin with 11 finals and prelims across three events as about 700 entrants from nearly 60 colleges high schools and universities gather for the tenth annual meet. The revised carnival program aims to attract large crowds for opening day with 14 finals and plans for fans to attend both days to catch all the action.
The Midway golf course near Howard and Canova opens after completion. It covers nine holes about 2607 yards with a 32 rating, on the highway midway between the towns. About forty members from both communities have joined, marking the first time residents of Howard have enjoyed a local course in years.
A mangled OCR fragment references potatoes and rental notices with scattered names and numbers, including a phone inquiry line and a large ad-like mix of items, offering little coherent event or context.
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