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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1940
Page
2
Market news reports hog prices up 10 to 15 cents with top at 5.60 as Armour stockyards close for Thursday. Receipts mixed while cattle and sheep varied, fat lamb values steady to higher, feeders around 4.25, Sioux Falls and Watertown listings show hogs mostly 5.25 to 5.75 with cattle steady and sheep signals strengthening.
Markets show a mixed to lower tone across assets with stocks slipping from a week of decline. Bonds rise for U S governments while corporates fall. cotton and sugar quiet. metals steady. wool and hogs mixed amid thinning receipts. Chicago wheat weak on demand. cattle steady to firm with moderate demand. Sioux City sales noted.
Markets report daily price ranges from the Huron produce market to the Evening Huvonite by telephone. Heavy hens, leghorns, springs, roosters, butterfat, eggs, cheese, and dressed poultry prices are listed with station prices and percentages, including fresh and frozen boxes and live poultry firmness.
Chicago and Sioux City livestock reports show hogs easing 10 to 15 cents with sharply reduced receipts while fed steers and yearlings hold steady to firm. Lambs steady to firm. cattle feeds and dairy prices mixed as markets dampen on weather and slower demand. Sioux City and South St Paul show varying gains and declines across cattle, hogs, and calves, with prices well above last week for select lots. Produce markets across Sioux Falls and Watertown record mixed poultry and egg quotes, butter prices, and small shifts in beef and dairy products amid holiday week activity.
New York markets opened with a sharp downturn breaking a week long narrow range. Volume was brisk at about 50 million shares, with many active issues slipping several points before late recoveries. Curb market shows continued pressure as several major names traded lower.
Mrs Dickinson aged 81 dies in a Huron hospital at 10:30 this morning from pulmonary complications after asphyxiation from a partly open kitchen gas jet. Found unconscious Friday by neighbors, she and husband had lived at 960 Nebraska Avenue Southwest since 1903. Survived by son Claude and daughter Conquela with three grandchildren. Funeral services were unannounced.
Earl Howard veteran railroad employe of the Chicago and North Western died in his sleep at the Charles Arnold home 403 Nebraska Avenue Southwest. He was found about 11:30 a m after a presumed heart attack during his six week West Coast vacation. Born June 5 1875 in Greenville he began to work for C and N W on July 22 1907 and served as clerk in the tranmasters office and later as chief clerk in the superintendents office. Survived by son Lowell Casper brother Ray and two sisters Mrs Milton Lozan and another sister. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives.
Paul MN based Campbell was chosen two weeks ago to lead the Central South Dakota Council, Boy Scouts of America, arriving in Huron to assume duties. Bent, regional executive from St. Paul, completed transfer from H. E. McArdle, hospitalized after a Scout camp accident. Campbell has prior council experience in Montana and Kansas, and previously led programs in Butte, Kansas City, Okmulgee, and Lincoln. He is a former artillery officer, Legion member, Rotarian, and YMCA affiliate. he and his wife with three children plan to move to Huron by December 7.
NeW ORLEANS November 27 The American Federation of Labor discusses its role in national defense and endorses measures to rid unions of gangsterism. The AFL unanimously voted to empower its executive council to act against any single union if needed. National Commander Milo J Warner urged military training for young men before they become wage earners.
A Young Artists Musicale program at the YWCA cottage complemented Art Week with a well received musical feature. Minneapolis arrivals bring copper pewter and aluminum pieces, wood carvings and watercolors of Minnesota scenes. Items are for sale at reasonable prices. The exhibit closes Friday to Sunday, daily 1:30 pm to 5 pm. Friday features a lecture by Mrs. George on Charles Greener, Faulkton artist renowned for western life paintings.
Greek troops reportedly occupy Cerova along the Cerova River as Balkan fronts sharpen near the Yugoslav border amid Mussolini and Hitler command notices. British and German reports describe raids on Turin Berlin and other targets with civilian casualties and a rising push for American aid forecasts.
Miss Edith Carver, a senior at the college, will present a diverse program next Tuesday evening at 7:15 in the college chapel. Notable pieces include a violin concerto by Wieniansisi. Accompanist Lo Ward, head of the School of Music, will offer selections and collaborate with Carver.
In Newney California the Vultee Aircraft plant ended a 74 day strike with an 16 mini4 arbitration pact covering worker disputes and wages. Production resumes on 84 million dollars in military contracts as FBI checks returnees for security risks. The agreement, signed last month by the plant and CIO United Automobile Workers, aims to stabilize a $1.4 million annual payroll discrepancy while authorities assess alleged communist influence.
An annual meeting of the Hoten Production Credit Association will be held in Maria Bushtt Hoten on Thursday January 9, announced by secretary W I George. About 20 officials representing local associations from Yani Mitchell Pierre Aberdeen Winer Sioux Falls Watertown and Huron attended the meeting held at Marvin Hush Hotel.
Haifa Harbor tragedy reported with 22 confirmed dead 21 missing and 180 injured among 1 171 Jewish refugees from central and eastern Europe as explosion and capsizing left passengers trapped below decks. Cause of blast under investigation amid hospital notices and local listings.
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