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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1940
Page
2
Hog prices hold steady with top at 4.40 and receipts listed. Cattle and sheep receipts show varied demand, with cattle steady and hogs largely steady to lower on lighter weights. Other notes include Watertown market activity with hogs and lambs seeing mixed price movements and steady demand.
Markets report daily pricing from Huron and nearby markets including Chicago New York Sioux Falls Watertown and Mitchell. Poultry prices list heavy hens leghorn hens ducks and geese with weights and varying cocks roosters and broilers. Butterfat eggs and cheese prices shown with standard No 1 and No 2 classifications.
Market reports show hogs generally steady with slight gains in Chicago Sioux Falls and St Paul. Top hog price held at 8.00 with cattle top around 12.00 for yearlings, while sheep and lambs softened slightly and feeders showed modest movement amid slow demand.
Sioux City market notes include hens over 3 pounds at 8 cents, Leghorn hens at 6 cents, heavy breeds cocks and stags 6 cents, Leghorn cocks and hens 5 cents. Eggs: case late updated with new cases in included numbers. No. 7 price 4.50, trade 3 No.
Markets at a glance show irregular stocks with selective resistance, mixed bonds, and lower British pound in New York. Chicago reports lower wheat and stable hogs with varied egg and butter prices. Butter futures and egg futures show mixed storage standards and closing ranges.
Chicago and Minneapolis reports show wheat futures slipping after an erratic session. May and July contracts traded with small losses, prices near 1.03 to 1.06 per bushel, with no strong gains as traders weighed new crop deliveries and demand. Cash markets varied, with No 1 dark northern and No 1 red durum quoted in Minneapolis.
In New York trading, stocks idled for most of the day before a late rally pushed a handful of issues up one to three points. Traders cited mixed earnings and optimistic business signals, with light reaction to Prime Minister Chamberlain’s House of Commons address and ongoing concern over potential Mediterranean conflict.
Antone Rogers faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon related to a farm fight near Huron last Friday after a labor dispute with Arnold Hegg. Bonds set at 800 dollars. Hegg remains hospitalized with severe head and body injuries, delaying a preliminary hearing until his recovery. Rogers is represented by Ralph Mauch.
Preliminary district census figures released under T B Werner show total 17 349 count across Bam Chis Spearfish and Central City in Lawrence County with gains of 1818 23 percent Deadamad 408 gain 3530 60 percent Spearfish 2137 gain 560 36 percent Central City 301 gain 109 52 percent
Heavy rains washed out a section of the Chicago and North Western railroad line near Snyder Dodge County Nebraska interrupting service. A dynamite blast at Sherer coal mine injured one worker, Deen Keiley, from powder burns and he was taken to Mobridge hospital. Market notes show 600000 shares traded and a broad list of stock movements in various companies.
Jamestown North Dakota qualified the most men for finals at the pentangular meet with seven in sprints and hurdles. Ellendale Norther Teachers College Aberdeen Valley City and Jamestown show strong results as preliminaries begin with 120 yard hurdles and 220 yard events. finals set for 2:30 pm.
A light drizzle moved through Huron from mid morning promising measurable precipitation but failed to accumulate by noon. The state weather bureau forecast cloudy conditions with little temperature change and a small increase in moisture for the Huron area.
A freak tornado hit Siume Airport in Columbus on May 7 damaging a hangar and two airplanes while several other planes escaped harm. no injuries reported.
Hill was reelected to a third one year term as chairman of the board of city commissioners with the honorary title of mayor at a meeting last night. In April he was reelected to a second three year term. A son was born to Duane and Mrs Smith at a Huron hospital, weighing seven pounds 11 ounces.
Voters faced rain as Republicans and Democrats filled ballots to pick nominees for county offices notably sheriff amid crowded local contests. Governor Bushfield and Graff vied for GOP renomination while Bicknell and Steensland stood for the Democratic governor bid as light turnout was expected. Also, a Buick sedan stolen from Louis Bloodgood was found near Mekley grade school with one wheel bent after a 25 mile drive.
Government bonds traded in New York with Treasury 3453 40 43 for June at 101.3 and 45 52 47 120 27. Fed Panthea or related notes quoted around 42 204 24. Farm prices and terms appear in the brief, with limited legible figures and symbols.
Baseball fans from Miller Highmore Ree Heights St Lawrence and nearby areas can see the sound on film baseball movie Traveling AU Buses tonight at Miller Auditorium. Promoters Meaghan and Silv ernaill will host the event with Dr Glennon in charge. showings continue across the region next week with venues in Alpena Huron Brookings Aberdeen Getty Wintertown and Sion Falls among others.
A long program opens with a morning business session at First Baptist Church as delegates of the South Dakota Baptist convention convene. Rev. Metzger and Rev. Leroy Gager are slated for evening addresses with devotional services, prayer, and group meetings scheduled throughout the day.
Junior cadets gather for a follow up training test led by A. R. K. Mendy Paul at Behoal Gym. Participants will exit through the north basement entrance tonight as scheduled.
Prompted by a dispute over contract renewal, Spencer, described as an expert marksman, opened fire at a junior high school. He killed Principal Bush and staff member Miss Beth Sturgeon, wounded Miss Darothes Talbert, and shot himself after a confrontation with police. A campus struggle ended with Spencer dead.
Admitted: Mrs FEL Thompson Huron medical Fay Bosma Huron p minor surgical Elwood Hanns j Hitchcock medical Dorat Lund Quist Lake Preston medical Mrs Lowell Prose Wolsey surgical Le Roy Fiorme Carthage surgical Mrs Clifford Schreck Huron surgical. Dismissed: Louise Smith Huron Mrs Jack Gable Huron Mrs C B Bennett Iroquois Mrs Berman Schmidt and baby Yale L E Ackley Bryant Dr H F DeMars lordham. Speed recovery with Walker's flowers acy.
Delegates and attendees from Huron attended the conference in Spearfish featuring speakers Milton C. Towner and Rev P, with evenings of entertainment and a banquet. Participants included Dr and Mrs Milvsey Towner and daughter Speirs, Miss Rosexta Jor, and several students from Yankton College, all returning to Rim Re Lode with songs and chants.
In a wartime address Prime Minister Chamberlain warns of divisions and the threat of German attacks as Norway campaign results are weighed. He admits mistakes, notes limited air power and rapid German reinforcements, and urges unity while pledging ultimate victory. Also reported is the death of veteran British political figure De Lansbury at 81.
Stray mares reported, one light bay with a white facial stripe and one dark bay. Reward offered for sighting. Notify Perry's Store Bancr oot with any information.
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