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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1942
Page
2
Swine market steady to strong at Armour Stockyards in Huron on Thursday with hog prices topping at 31.85. Cattle and sheep held steady to firm as cattle prices ranged from 8.75 to 11.00 for choice cows and canners and cutters traded between 7.00 and 10.50.
Market summary notes prices for heavy hens and springs by weight, Butterfat and eggs values from New York market, with fresh quotations for No 2 dark northern wheat and other grains. It lists butter, cheese and refrigerator prices, plus poultry weights and hens.
Markets at a glance show steady bonds and firm cotton amid demand from trade and mills. Chicago notes higher corn on short covering and robust commercial demand. Hog futures ease 5 to 10 cents on larger supply while cattle remain steady. Minneapolis cash shows mixed results with wheat and corn receipts and futures mixed across grades.
Hog prices fell 5 to 10 cents across all types in Chicago with moderate supply as 12,000 salable hogs traded. Cattle and calves showed mixed gains with cows up to 19 higher on cutters, while lambs and sheep opened strong to 15 cents higher in St Paul and Sioux City markets. Leders included Colorado steers, native lambs, and feeder stock with firm animal prices and active demand across regions.
Sioux Falls livestock prices show hogs up to 14.00, general ranges 13.90 to 14.00 for bulk and butchers. Cattle about 500 head, steady with choice fed status and yearlings quoted 15.00 to 16.00, steers and yearlings medium to good fed 12.30 to 14.00, good to choice heifers 14.00 to 15.25.
U S Dept of Agriculture notes increased interest in mid weight wools on the Boston market after the release of 6 million pounds for civilian use. Wools from Ohio and Michigan sold at mixed prices, grease basis milled.
Sioux Falls market notes show heavy hens over 5 pounds at 16, under 5 pounds at 34, leghorn hens at 12, heavy and leghorn cocks at 9 and 7, heavy breed springs over 5 pounds at 18, over 4 pounds at 16, under 4 pounds at 14, leg h or springs at 14. Eggs No 2 at 92 and 27, butterfat No 1 at 47 and No 2 at 45, butter at 45 percent.
Market brief lists weights and prices for poultry and eggs including leghorn supplies. Butter creamery products priced by grade and size, with No 1 fancy wholesale and cream price points.
Market notes show corn prices rising for the month with bids at 2 cents per bushel and gains in other grains. Traders cite dwindling receipts, renewed commercial demand, and industry buying as supports, with movement suggesting expansion in the coming season. The report also notes mixed moves in wheat, rye, and soybeans amid overall strength.
Stock market activity showed modest advances at the start with optimism about elections and international news from Egypt and Russia. Some liquidation and losses appeared later, buyers grew cautious, transfers around 600000 shares, with several firms listed and mixed price quotes across industries.
A funeral service is planned with Rev officiating followed by burial at Tural Cemetery southeast of De phomestead. The obituary notes the death occurred Tuesday.
Hollywood showgirl Pegg Satterlee testifies about a two week acquaintance with Errol Flynn aboard his yacht. She describes a late night visit to her stateroom in pajamas and a party scene with Flynn, amid accusations of two statutory incidents involving her and another girl.
Major J F Larhsel overseeing local Salvation Army post as divisional commander Glen Ryan announces audit will take place next Saturday and will also lead Saturday and Sunday services open to the public. Also noted are patient admittances including Marty Harworld minor surgery Mrs Hubbard Huron medical Mrs Kepier Wolsey medical Lt Claire Gluesing arrives for weekend visit with mother in town.
A partial, fragmented 193? news note reports Berlin and New York accounts, indicating a setback related to Viaté and President Franklin D Roosevelt. Limited legible items reference broadcasts and political context without full details.
British and German reports clash over the fate of Rommel's forces in North Africa. Allied dispatches cite 260 Axis tanks destroyed, 800 enemy planes knocked out, and 50,000 tons of shipping sunk or damaged as Montgomery’s forces press the retreat toward El Alamein. Smuts optimism grows in London that the rout could mark a turning point in the war.
Chicago November 5 The government presented testimony at a treason trial challenging Walter Froehling’s claim he did not know the bag contained Nazi money. FBI agents described finding 189 fifty dollar bills totaling 9 950 in a zipper bag at the Froehling home while suspects faced questions about aiding Herbert Haupt Nazi saboteurs. Lorraine Demyler testified she heard disparaging statements at the Haupt residence and praising Hitler.
O R Grams Aberdeen division manager of Philip Morris and Company Cigarette makers visited Furon this week to announce a massive ad campaign in South Dakota and North Dakota. He said the firm contracted for 71000 lines of newspaper advertising with more to follow as they go bigger for business.
Officers of the Knights of Columbus were installed at a meeting in the K of C club. Jim Ready state deputy presided. The group decided to shift regular meetings from Monday to Tuesday nights with the second and fourth Tuesdays for club business and other Tuesdays for social gatherings.
Thomas M. Loftus of De Smet died last night at 9 20 oclock in a Huron hospital. He was 65 years of age.
Scattered clouds and colder conditions in the vicinity with fresh to strong east winds. Highs and lows not specified. sun sets at 6 18 p m. Expect continued cold and occasional flurries in South Dakota and eastern regions.
A fragmentary classified item listing for sale and wanted notices. Includes furniture pieces such as piano dining room and kitchen cabinet ice box tulip table chest of drawers and other miscellaneous articles. Contact at 251 Sixth Street Wattress and Mississippi area references appear.
Final unofficial returns from Beadle County's 53 precincts show about 5815 ballots cast, with fewer absentee votes than last year. The tabulation lists candidates across U.S. Senate Governor Congress Secretary of State and state offices, including Mundt Hildebrandt and Miller, with Beadle County also naming two state representatives and county officials such as treasurer Bateman and sheriff Matson among others.
Police report the Co-operative Oil Company building at 1628 Dakota North was broken into last night. A fire extinguisher was taken, a window on the east side broken, and footprints of a young boy found near the scene. The south side window was also broken. the site formerly served as an office and storage space.
George M. Cohan, famed writer and performer of Yankee Doodle Dandy, died in Manhattan after a long illness. The U S show business icon passed away at 5 53 p m, three hours after entering a coma, leaving a legacy of stage hits and enduring American songs.
Chitty W W Chitty, defeated candidate for lieutenant governor, sent hearty congratulations to A C Miller of Kennebec, the Republican winner. He voiced no regret about the campaign and urged laying aside party differences to preserve American values.
The Huron school board voted to grant a wartime leave and suspend regular staffing temporarily. Vivian Schroeder substitutes for Miss Hasty in first grade at Lincoln School until a regular teacher is secured after Hasty left for service on October 19. A daughter was born to Lt. and Mrs. Ulrich at St. and Mrs. Boyd Ulrich, 1354 Kansas Avenue Southeast, at 7 23 p m Wednesday in Huon hospital. The baby’s father is C. For the past three moving her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Es Hetlinger.
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