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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
2
Armour stock yards report hogs steady to 10 cents lower with top at 5.58, receipts about 2,200 hogs. cattle 300, steady to weak. sheep 700, weak to lower. Sows 5 to 10 cents down at 5.65 to 6.75, feeders mixed. lambs and natives steady to higher, buyers noting lighter demand.
Markets show varied figures for heavy hens, leghorn hens, springs, and roosters across Watertown Mitchell Sioux Falls and Chicago reports. Prices include butterfat at No. 1 27c No. 2 25c with eggs and hens listed by weight and breed, reflecting a weaker livestock market in Chicago with hogs, cattle, and sheep mixed.
The Baker appeal case from Little Rock charges involving use of mails in a defraud scheme at Baker’s Eureka Springs hospital proceeds in Kansas City before Eighth Circuit judges including A K Gardner of Huron. Baker and two associates appeal four year prison terms and $4,000 in fines plus related sentencing details.
Receipts and prices across several midwestern markets show Hogs and Sheep sales strong in Sioux Falls with tops around 6.10 for 200-280 lb hogs and heavy hogs 406 head. Cattle trade steady in Sioux City with fed steers 9.75 to 12.40, yearlings 9.75 to 11.50, and stockers 8.25 to 9.50. Paul and Paul-area desks report mixed cattle at 5.00 to 9.75, calves around 1300, and dairy values steady. cows 5.00 to 6.00, bulls 5.75 to 6.25, and feeders 5.75 to 7.75, with hogs generally 20 cents lower on the day.
Sioux City reports Poultry prices for various weights, Leghorn corks and springs, eggs in case lots with No 1 and No 2 grades, butter creamery No 4 fancy to No 2 grade cream, Chicago market notes poultry live prices and butter receipts with steady movement. Eggs market shows graded extras and firsts with local and refrigerator categories.
New York stock activity shows irregular moves with steel shares in focus. Mixed results in roads and broad moves in foreign issues. steady currencies and scattered demand in sugar and cotton. Copper remains in light consumer inquiry. wool tops rise with broad buying by commission houses.
Beadle area husking contest attracts five geese, two ducks and four pheasants as Lampe farm hosts a field trial near the CHICAGO field. Bred Lampe and Darrell Gibbs join Roy Miller and other locals in a 1 pm start with 2:20 pm weigh-in and trophy planning.
Shipping demand strengthens grain trade with wheat closing firm above yesterday. May wheat at 85, December 01% and May 62 for corn. Oils and lard show mixed moves with fats up modestly and lard down.
Judge rules on whether the county board had the power to pass a resolution tied to a five to seven hundred thousand dollar debt and its interest burden. He notes the case does not judge the amendment's merits but focuses on legal authority. George Longstaff represented the teachers. Harold W. Markey appeared for the county board.
Minneapolis and Chicago commodity notes list cash wheat receipts, various No 1 to No 3 grades, durum and hard winter prices, corn oats rye barley and seed values, with futures ranges for December through July and trading basis changes. The report records prices, futures highs and lows, and market activity across multiple grain categories.
New York trading centers on the steel market with broad market drift. About 600000 shares unchanged as war developments keep operations in a tentative, testing mode. Prices and futures show irregular movement across commodities and bonds with varied reports from Chicago and New York outlets.
A dated financial clipping lists bank stocks and percentages for numerous companies including ATF Northwest Banco and First Bank Stock. It presents bid ask and close figures by institution, highlighting varying share values and market positions. The record reflects a snapshot of equity standings in a regional market segment.
A half hour radio transcription dramatizing the life of a missionary will air Friday night over Aberdeen radio station through the courtesy of Rt. Rev. Msgr. Grabig of Milbank. Msgr. Grabig reports that Pope Pius XII will speak on NBC Saturday afternoon from 12:30 to 1:00.
Lawrence County is officially designated for the food stamp plan in South Dakota. Wilared O. Delzer of the surplus marketing administration announced the designation in Pennington County, noting the Aug. 15 pria ce and stating the official memorandum was issued at St. Paul during a district conference by Regional Director Paul H. Jordan of Milwaukee. No opening date has been set yet.
Funeral services will honor Mrs. John Koester of Wolsey who died Tuesday in a Huron hospital. Pallbearers include Frank Klaschen Fred Heckiensable Herman Stegman Jergen Johansen Adolph Friese from Wolsey and William Steuerwald of Brookings. Short services at Welter's Chapel then Lutheran Church in Wolsey with Rev FE Leyhe officiating.
Berlin authorities state German women and children will remain in Berlin and other German cities despite rumors. A London government notice confirms no plan to abandon London, while hospital notes list admissions and dismissals in Huron.
Wallace, in Youngstown on October 3, counters Wendell Willkie’s warning that a re-elected Roosevelt would end Social Security. He argues the unemployment insurance system is conservative and needs expansion, citing Pennsylvania payouts and surpluses, and envisions a dignified old age pension for all elderly citizens without red tape.
Baron High School's band with drum major and majorettes will travel to Mitchell Friday evening to cheer for the Tigers against Kernels in an Eastern Conference game. Lions Club transportation arranged, van departs Huron 3:36 p.m. A large local turnout accompanies the team on its first out of town trip of the season.
British long range guns shelled a German torpedo carrying speedboat several miles off the French coast this afternoon. The craft escaped unhit despite observers tracking water spouts and a second battery volley. Four Dornier flying boats circled overhead.
Amaryllis Kemp wins by coloring a Little Orphan Annie page in the Saturday Huronite comic section. Tickets for coloring are distributed to listed contestants and children may request them at the box office the same day. Submit colored page to the newspaper by 5 o'clock next Wednesday.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate L W Bicknell rebukes Attorney General Temmey for offering to probe highway department irregularities. Bicknell says he will personally investigate after January 1 and vows no whitewash, criticizing Temmey’s prior investigations as inadequate.
Registrants receive certificates and bulletins with rules to report changes in address or status. They must obtain local board permission to leave the United States and keep boards informed of dependents occupation or condition. Inquiries should go to the local board or advisory agents. writing to Pierre Rapid City or Washington will delay replies.
Past commanders who are lasers in a challenging membership campaign will furnish refreshments tonight when members of William Reaves Post meet in reau Jer session at the Legion hall. New district vice commander Welter outlines plans for the coming year. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Wait Kinsman. Officials announced that the club will hold its first meeting since organization last year. All members urged to contact Al Myers before the meeting.
The speaker argues the United States should expand its air force and naval strength to deter threats. He cites Germany rebuilding its fleet and warns against appeasement and reliance on past security measures. He stresses an independent destiny and readiness to deter aggression.
President Roosevelt orders Dykstra to lead draft boards and medical staff as about 5.1 million men register for the new selective service system. Officials estimate total registrations may exceed 16.4 million from the 1940 census with calls to begin mid November and 3 million civilian volunteers to be drawn over five years.
G. P. Bates and Hildegardée Kuthe forfeited one dollar bonds after traffic ordinance violations. Bates was cited for failure to stop at an arterial highway and Miss Kuthe for improper parking, the police department later explained.
Too Late To Classify MUST MOVE by Oct 27. 4-chair complete barber shop fixtures will sell at sacrifice. FOR SALE CHEAP oak table and pine table with sizes listed. FALL SPECIAL Frigidaire with glass top hydrator and dishes for $114.75. HAVE FOUR HEAD OF CATTLE to put out for winter. NICE MODERN HOME for sale by owner. Contact numbers provided.
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