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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
2
Market report from Armour Stockyards in Huron and Chicago shows hog receipts steady with most bids 19 lower. top hogs at 14.20, 150-190 lb range. Cattle and calves mostly steady or lower on weights, with stocker and feeder activity limited. fat lambs scarce and sheep bids weak to mixed across Sioux Falls and South St. Paul markets.
May 27 Chicago hog market was slow with steady early open and later prices down cents. Tap at 11.80, most 200 to 300 lb hogs sold 1140 to 1170. Stocks arriving at 14,000 head against 10,000 expected. Cattle trade slow. good and choice medium weight sold down 23 cents or more. Sheep weak with fat lambs scarce and prices down 2 to 50 cents. best kinds held above 950.
Chicago and several towns report livestock and poultry prices with butter futures and egg markets.Watertown Sioux Falls and Sioux City deliver varied weights and grades for hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and eggs, while Chicago reports firmer eggs, steady butter, and weak poultry demand amid government egg purchases.
Sioux City market results show cattle and calves trading unevenly with good grades slow and most beef cows down. Slaughter steers and yearlings steady to firm. feeder cattle and stockers mixed. hogs firm to higher with limited lamb offerings keeping undertone weak.
Grain prices range for Wheat No 3 dark northern at 1.39% and No 4 mixed Corn at 1.26, Rye No 2 at 1.14%, Barley No 1 6.74, Flax No 1 at 1.64. Minneapolis cash wheat bids show May 1.34% July 1.31% Sept 1.23% Dec 1.91% with receipts 79. Cash prices list durum and hard amber values in Duluth and Minneapolis, plus refined flour and byproducts prices and cash close figures for May 27.
Shy Abe and others report varied livestock numbers with turkeys ducks geese and roosters listed. Prices and weights updated for butter eggs creamery and general dairy products reflecting a midweek market snapshot in New York.
In Chicago the corn market rose about 4 cents for futures through September as scarce availability under board rules drew buyers. Contracts graded for immediate use, No. 2 yellow, traded at 18.5 cents above July delivery, with July 1, Sept, and Dec quotes all advancing. Wheat was mixed to higher while late settlements gained.
Barbara Tams sued E. J. Hennig for 60000 alleging misappropriation during nine years as accountant and bookkeeper. A stipulation settlement of 45000 was filed as a compromise and lien on Mrs. Tams' real estate in Huron. Churchill and Y Benson represented the plaintiff. Max Royhl appeared for Hennig.
E. J. Calendino district manager of the Dakota Central Telephone Company was discharged from the hospital after six weeks of treatment for a heart attack. He is now at home 3421 Clinois Avenue Southwest with condition described as good by his physician.
The stock market advanced slowly earlier with gains in several sectors but final hour selling trimmed the progress. Leaders included U. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Goodyear U S Rubber Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck International Harvester Boeing Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Western Union North American Electric Power and Light Kennecott Amoy Jean Smelting Standard Oil of New Jersey American Can General Electric Allied Chemical Santa Fe Anaconda Loews Johns Manville Borg Warner and American Bank Note. Oliver Farm Equipment rose on strong earnings for the first four months.
A long list of corporate stocks and bonds appears with percentages and prices. The piece notes U S government bonds and Federal Farm Mortgage issues, plus curb close data from Minneapolis stocks and Associated Press notes on bids and closings.
Beaverbrook Press attacks the Church of England for its stance on the Windsor Warfield wedding and cites alleged government pressure over invitations. It defends Edward VIII and Wallis Warfield as the June 3 ceremony nears at Château de Conde, arguing the church seeks punishment for the couple and notes divorce laws permit remarriage.
Mrs Donald McMurchie wife of South Dakota's lieutenant governor was hospitalized in Sioux Falls after an operation over a week ago and a peritonitis complication raised grave fears for recovery. Her condition was later reported as fair. Reynolds and Percy Wallace of Britton and Mrs Fred Melerenbrandt visited. the couple reside in Centerville.
Iowa reported deaths six injuries and thousands in property and livestock losses after a tornado near Baxter. Mrs Rickey Roberts died when her home collapsed. Eight farm homes were demolished as storms struck northwest of Baxter and other sections saw up to three inches of rain in Northwood.
The dispute at Ford's Mammoth plant led to a violent melee on an overhead bridge to the streetcar loop as union organizers attempted to distribute handbills. Richard Frankensteen and Walter Reuther were assaulted, with about 150 bystanders and 20 to 25 attackers reported. Tony Marinovich, a seven year Ford driver, was hospitalized possibly with a skull fracture. Identity of assailants disputed between Ford officials and union claims. E C Olson Sioux Falls estate division shows widow Callie Olson and son Lyle Williams Olson as heirs with no value set.
Geneva May 27 The Spanish government charged Italy with violating international law and the League covenant in a white book intended to show Italy as a truly belligerent power. The document alleges orders to arm and badge Fascist troops for operations in Spain and to keep identifiers until embarkation.
The first of a summer series of Old time dances will be held tomorrow night at the Huron pavilion east of town announced by Mrs. Vera Paulson and Mrs. Tena Butziz. The opening feature will be Howard and His Merry Maidens, a novelty band.
Rayburn debate includes a proposed amendment to bar reentry for strikers and inciters, while a coalition pushes earmarks for public works totaling hundreds of millions. Vagrants Iv an Forrest and William Hildenbrand receive short jail terms and must leave town. A son born to Mr and Mrs Herbert E Thrall is named Borard Edward.
The ceremony presented badges to De Molay officers including Howard Axelrad as scribe and Wendel P. fee as Master Councilor. Plans for a meeting, dance, and forthcoming event were discussed, with dates mentioned for mid June.
The body of Seward farmer was found near his home in Woonsocket in April. Authorities say foul play is suspected after a beating occurred while he answered a call at a neighbor’s home. Investigators identified the deceased as the missing farmer and pursue leads in the case.
Funeral services for Don A. Crawlin, veteran judge of the Kingsbury Court, will be held at De Smet tomorrow afternoon at 2. The obituary notes his role as pioneer lawyer and confirms arrangements received by friends here. Also lists hospital admissions and recent dismissals.
Multiple for sale notices fragment with city gas ranges in good condition cheap contact details. Also items include dresses chairs furniture sewing machine radio and a general call for best offer with Nebraska Street address and delivery notes.
An old classified style notice lists Hoosman Livestock Sales Pavilion and Haven Liquor Store with address near the post office. It mentions Prince Albert and Velvet cigarettes, Ducham bull, and various beer and liquor options including kegs, picnics, cans, and bottles.
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