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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1936
Page
2
Market closes at 4 daily except Saturday at Armour Stockyards Huron with prices trimmed and receipts mixed. Cattle steady to weak with yearlings and calves moving slowly. hogs show varied bids across weights while Chicago and St Paul regions report slower demand and price adjustments for sows and fat cattle.
Chicago reports show hog prices dropping 19 to 23 cents with receipts at their largest in two years. About 121,000 hogs marketed this week, lighter weights down 13 to 15 cents while top fell to 9.70. Wholesale pork prices slide another cent, beef steady, lambs weak to 35 cents lower.
Sioux City on Thursday reports cattle around 4000 head with calves scarce and prices mixed. Better grade steer and yearling demand steady while plain and worn types weaken. fed heifers steady. short supply drives high bids on some long yearlings at about 32.60.
Markets report from Huron and neighboring towns led by Swift & Co. details on poultry prices for heavy hens, springs, leghorn stock, and turkeys, along with Butterfat and egg quotations. Entries cover Woonsocket, Mitchell, Watertown, Sioux Falls, and Sioux City with date notes around Nov. 12 and market-specific weights and prices.
Chicago futures show butter and eggs at steady to higher levels amid reports of reduced production and steady demand. Poultry prices rise to four year highs with live market quotes for chicks, turkeys, and ducks across four major markets.
Chicago and Minneapolis markets show mixed wheat and flax futures with Dec at 1.23 3 4, May at 1.29, and July at 1.18 8. Cash bids hold steady. barley and oats steady to higher as supply and demand balance in Lower Midwest and Duluth areas. Elon J. Sparks obituary noted in Huron region with six children surviving.
About 306 students from 12 colleges will gather at Huron College gymnasium for a three day Y M L conference. Dr George P Conger of the University of Minnesota will deliver four talks Friday afternoon Saturday and Sunday morning. Mrs Mildred Eversall and Miss Ethel Parrett organize the program with entertainment discussion groups and shop talks. The event closes with communion at Huron College Sunday morning.
Funeral services for Mrs Harold Gregory who died Tuesday in a Rochester hospital after two operations will be held Friday morning at 10 in the Methodist Church. Rev F E Morrison and Dr C E Wilcox will conduct. Honorary pallbearers include Dora Thurston Hannah Burton May Gibbs Harriet Friske. active pallbearers are Carl Thurston Harry Gustafson Herbert Meyer Harry Burton Leonard Clark M A Ast. Body to Emanuel Funeral Home Milbank Saturday at 2 with grave service. Burial in Milbank Cemetery. Mrs Gregory helped run Frances Beauty Shop. She was active in hairdressers groups and Albtrausa Club. Relatives from Aberdeen and Milbank attend.
Mrs Spurrier dies in Kansas after Tuesday afternoon illness. Funeral to be held in Huron with burial in Arkansas City. Survived by daughter and a son Marie and Francis both of Arkansas City. Spurrier previously resided in Auton and later moved to Arkansas City. Three years since death of Mr Spurrier.
Leon Toemmey national vice commander of the American Legion speaks at Huron Armistice Day observance. He urges the public to hear the silent footfalls of fallen soldiers and warns against forgetting the sacrifices made for freedom. The event includes a parade, outdoor demonstrations, and a large fashion show at the Huron Theatre and nearby venues.
Hubert Stuart and Robert Rennay were bound over in circuit court on third degree burglary after a Preliminary hearing before Judge Crawford in Municipal Court. Bond set at 900 each. Alleged to have stolen articles from an automobile owned by George Srous near Hurst's Corner the night of November 8.
Style Show continues with performances by Connie and Ben Smith pair and a comedian act. Connie's gongs delight the audience while McDermott and Gardner are playful as juvenile stooges. Style revue features Mareen Jeannine and Leis Ann in red dresses plus twelve models and four scantily clothed men showcasing outfits from local shops. The opening sports parade highlights winter wear, stout boots, bright colors, and heavy materials for practical South Dakota fashion.
Auction listing for Mirtener Lhe Co begins at 150 with bidding over several days. Weather delays noted and a reward offered for lost glasses valued at 419 Wis. Spying tone evident in notes about observers and stake.
Classified brief noting stock brokers and cheap suburban zone Mes 4 sale. Contact phone 3063 for details.
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