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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
2
Hog prices advance Tuesday with gains up to 0.75 dollars, lifting top quotes to around 7.75. Receipts listed include 100 head at Armour Stockyards Huron, with cattle calves and sheep generally steady amid mixed quality and graded runs in St Paul Chicago and Sioux Falls reports.
Hogs advance to new peak levels at Chicago market with prices up about 35 to 23 cents and top quotes near 1150 per hundredweight. May demand remains strong, few lots move quickly as buyers press for lower values. steers bring 10 to 12.55 and some to 14, native lambs rise to 13.50.
Sioux City market notes show 2,000 cattle with calves steady to higher, fat stock steady, yearlings around 11.85, cows averaging near 8.00, hogs up about 25 cents with top near 11.19, and sheep buyers cautious with fat lambs scarce and prices around 5.00. Banks of feeder buyers report scarce stockers and firm to higher bids on feeder pigs.
Chicago reports eggs up with hatchery absorption concerns and hints of firmer butter. Poultry prices show hens over 5 lbs at 17, leghorn hens 14, roosters 11, turkeys hens 16. Sioux City Sioux Falls Watertown Mitchell list varying weights and meat prices for hens, roosters, ducks, and butterfat across multiple regional markets.
A disjointed Chicago futures snippet shows butter futures data for May and October contracts. It references packed firsts and storage standards amid incomplete figures and unclear market cues.
Late Canadian dust storms boost Chicago wheat as domestic crop damage spreads, with Wilting stage reported across Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. Estimates show about 30,000,000 bushels shrinkage in the three states over the last two weeks as prices edge higher at the close.
Minneapolis and Duluth grain prices show mixed bids for wheat and durum. Cash and futures quotes span No. 1 hard amber and dark northern grades, with corn oats rye and flax priced across multiple grades and weights. Alaska and broader stock market notes trail the grain details.
The American Legion drum and bugle corps in Huron votes to hire a non member business manager and forms a three person supervisory committee with the Chamber of Commerce city officials to guide operations for the summer and fall season. The first rehearsal is set for tomorrow at 1 30 in the Legion Armory with Mayor Greenland and City Manager Seara in attendance.
A hospital list shows admissions including Mrs D K Van Allen Huron Mrs W L Moar Huron Georgi Denison Virgil and others. Dismissals include Mr M Thompson and baby girl Carpenter, Mrs J Lemp and baby boy Doland, and Robert Appel Huron with recovery noted as Walker's Flowers.
Kenneth Martin, a Huron junior and state winner, claimed second place in trombone and third in baritone horn at the National Music Contest in Columbus Ghia. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Martin and studied under C. B. McComas, a veteran trombonist who toured with the Orpheum Circuit and Red Path Chautauqua. He is expected to return tonight from the contest location.
Huron College students and faculty enjoyed Paddle Day on Ward's Grove grounds with swimming, picnics, and races as spring events. The day featured traditional ceremonies on turf, Indian songs, and awards for top boys and girls in foot, sack, and three legged races.
The Senate debated the president's court plan as Justice Van Devanter announced retirement. Most allies and opponents voiced positions, with 28 opposing and 30 supporting. Separate notes quoted senators on impact and possible compromises as the funeral for Mayor R. W. Levit was announced.
Two large independent steel companies Republic Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube warned they would shut down their plants if picketing blocks entry. Five independents employ about 188000 workers and threaten a shutdown until streets are cleared for safe work.
The fifth annual South Dakota Central Station Conference opens tomorrow at Marvin Hughitt Hotel with a smoker tonight. North Central Electric Association and South Dakota Municipal Utilities sponsor the two day event expected to draw over 100 attendees. Huron P.S. Co. manager Camden Rayburn presides tonight. NCEA president Huron will oversee sessions with speakers including Mayor Green and Governor Leslie Jensen among others.
A city case against Al Roberts begins in Municipal Court after jury selection. He is charged with selling intoxicating liquor on a Sunday in violation of city ordinances. The Ars. moved for trial on the May jury term with Judge Carl N. Hall presiding. Roberts is represented by W. C. Petersen, city attorney George E. B. Longstaff appearing for the city.
The Champer of Commerce announces 22 new members joining the 1927 roster as part of a campaign aiming for 100 additional names. New members include Skeras Brothers Grocery, McWeeney's Grill, Frady Tobin Emergency Feed, Niblo’s Service Station, Wiley’s Garage, Lathrop Electric Shop, Head Lingerie, Yellow Cab Taxi, Hopper Service, Willard Battery, Best and Williams Land, White Eagle Service, Vogél Motor, and others with several local business owners and directors named.
The article notes Van Devanter surpassed by few in length of service on the high court, tracing records back to Justice Field and Chief Justice John Marshall. It mentions his age, health, and hobbies such as farm tramping in Maryland and frequent duck hunting trips.
Mrs Ettie Motowen, aged about 80, dies following a ten week illness from a broken hip. Born July 27, 1657 in Potsy, she later lived in Buffalo Lake and Huron before moving to Gren. Survived by children George Morriswy, Mrs Frank Cass, and others. Burial at Teversie Cemetery with viewing at the McEwen home tonight.
Valencia May 18. Dr Juan Negrin formed a wartime cabinet to coordinate civil and military defense against the ten month Insurgent revolt. He urged anarcho syndicalists to support a united front and outlined plans to abolish the war council and reorganize the central general staff. The government presented itself as the sole representative of all parties, with a mixed cabinet of moderates, Communists, Basque nationalists and Left Republicans.
Classified notice lists a Case tractor in fair shape with price of 100 dollars, plus a Fairbanks Morse hammer device with speed jack and elevator, model 350. Sold by JLT Stevens in Woonsocket, contact details not provided.
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