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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1943
Page
2
Markets at a glance show mixed activity in wheat and corn with slight price softness in wheat and stable trading basis for corn. Hogs remain fairly active with top at 14.75, while cattle and yearlings stay strong with top quotes around 1.48 and varied grain figures across hard and soft varieties from Montana Minnesota and other regions.
Armour Market weak with hogs down to 14.15 for top butcher stock. cattle mostly steady, sheep weaker. calves and dairy cows lower. hogs seen steady to lower on opening bids. Watertown and Chicago reports note varied cattle and grain futures with mixed commodity prices and large volumes of livestock traded.
Chicago market shows smaller hog receipts leading to steadier to firmer trade on all weights. Steers and yearlings in eastern demand steady to strong, while stock cattle remain dull and down about 25 cents for the week. Lamb bids drop about 25 cents as traders hold for higher offers. Sioux Falls listings mirror slower cattle action with hogs steady and cattle unchanged.
Sioux City cattle and hogs mixed, calves, steers, yearlings and heifers mostly steady to about steady. Hog bids mixed with 14.35 to 14.45 top, sows steady around 14.15 to 14.25. Sheep and lambs not fully established, native lambs 13.50+ and ewes around 5.75, packer bids uncertain. St Paul figures show similar ranges with steers 16.60 top and cows 10.00–11.00, stockers weak under light demand.
Markets and price ranges from the Huron produce market reported to the Evening Huronite. Stocks show mixed activity with gains and losses across heavy breed, leghorn, hens, and roosters and a broad list of company and commodity prices, including Butterfat and eggs. Transfers near 600,000 shares amid overall cautious trading and mid-day support.
Chicago New York Mitchell and Sioux Falls markets report unsettled live poultry and firm dairy items. Eggs and butter show little change, with receipts varying by city and No. 1 eggs around 39 to 40 in several locations and butterfat near 50.
Watertown market lists prices for poultry and eggs including coloreds at 2% lbs and over sold at 21, leghorn springs at 21, 234 lbs and over 20, hens over 446 lbs 19, hens under 4% lbs 16, leghorn hens 16, heavy breed roosters 14, leghorn roosters 112, ducks 10, geese 10, henerry eggs 47, 3B eggs No. 1 39, eggs No. 2 32, butterfat No. 1 50, butter No. 2 48.
Chicago price action shows grains slipping after early short covering faded. Wheat December edges to 133 1/4 to 133 1/2 after mixed demand while May near 152 1/2 to 153, rye steady near 111/4, oats and barley mixed as sellers press futures.
The Office of Price Administration ruled crankcase squeezin oil cannot be used as fuel without ration coupons. Some firms salvage lubricating oil for fuel oil but consumers must surrender ration stamps before using it. Hospital notices list admissions including Gene Hay and EL McNeill and dismissals such as Mrs. Philippe and Mrs. Richards. The War Department promoted John Mathias and Howard Eakins from first lieutenant to captain.
Two Chicago boys aged 15 and 17 confessed to a string of thefts in South Dakota, including three cars on two trips involving Custer Hot Springs and Sioux City. They were held for possible federal action after tires gave out returning in a stolen car. They drifted through Mitchell and Sioux Falls, stealing cigars, pennies, and a ham during the spree.
Mrs. Thomas H. Null aged 74 died Wednesday after a 10 year illness in Huron. Born August 11 1869 in Terre Haute Ind she moved to Huron with her husband in 191? and was active in First Congregational Church and various societies. Surviving daughters Gertrude and Fern Janss a grandson Tom Janss and two deceased daughters are noted. Private funeral arrangements pending.
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound, who resigned as first sea lord earlier this month due to ill health, died today in London aged 66. He led the British fleet through four critical war years and shaped Britain's modern naval policy more than any other man.
Wotrang, manager of Huron Owl Store meat department, named district meat supervisor for the Red Owl chain. Ericksen, district supervisor, said Pete Petersen will succeed him after a training period. Wotrang’s territory will be assigned to Petersen.
Marvin Mortimer of Hitchcock was elected president of the Beadle County Sunday School Association at a one day convention in Huron. Rev Sam Tschetter Carpenter is vice president and Miss June York Cavour is secretary treasurer. About 200 attended the afternoon session and 630 the evening session at the Methodist Church. Principal speaker was Rev R R Brown of Gospel Tabernacle. A round table discussion on Beadle County Sunday School work was led by Rev W H Bayles with Rev Earl Longfellow Rev J W Gray Mr Tschetter and Miss York participating.
CHICAGO October 21 Leonard W Olson director of the National Coffee Association aid today that there will be no further coffee rationing in the near term despite rumors. He explained that coffee stamps included in the No 4 ration books being distributed were printed before supplies were ample.
The Golden Extension Club welcomed two new members, FAULETON and Mrs. Dan Giest, joining on October 21 alongside Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Mike Banks, expanding the group’s local activity.
Allied headquarters report a heavy jungle engagement near Finschhafen as Japanese forces advance from Sattelberg to link with coastal units. The push aims to form a solid line along the Song River, five miles north of Finschhafen, with several thousand troops involved on both sides.
Nassau testimony places Alfred DeMarigny near Sir Harry Oakes estate after midnight. Dorothy Clark recalls DeMarigny driving guests home after a late dinner, while the coroner links the millionaire's death to a window four to six hours after his final meal. The trial features an all white jury.
The War Board committee outlines 1945 goals for stock and feed in South Dakota. They favor increased dairy and eggs production to meet War Food Administration needs, propose cattle marketings to aid meat supply, reduce calf numbers, and adjust feeding weights. Price supports and improved feed supplies are deemed essential, with I B Johnson chairing the stock and poultry panel and other members named.
More than 9 800 No 4 ration books were issued in Huron city schools during the first two days of registration this week. Superintendent A J Lang said registration continues today and Friday from 3 to 6 p m. Last names N to Z register today and T to Z tomorrow.
In Willmar Minnesota Kadyniah county district court acquitted Philip Rothenberger a 24 year old Grand Forks North Dakota railway chef of first degree murder in the death of a newborn found along the Great Northern Railway near Pennock on September 2. The jury deliberated over more than 16 hours before delivering its verdict in the morning. His wife Lillian 21 was convicted a week earlier of second degree manslaughter and received an indeterminate prison term. The husband faced possible verdicts beyond acquittal and sought instructions on the second degree manslaughter charge during deliberations.
The German high command said seven Allied vessels totaling 54,000 tons were sunk from Mediterranean convoys by raiding U boats. The broadcasts gave no date and had no Allied confirmation. Another Berlin report claimed attacks east of Gibraltar and between Sicily and Salerno, and said losses in materiel for southern Italy exceeded 80,000 tons.
Alfred High Horse, 27, an Indian man, faces two first degree charges after allegedly dragging Bertha Red Wing, 18, from a bulk oil station area to a dark spot where she was found unconscious. State officials say she appeared to have passed out from liquor. High Horse reportedly confessed and will be arraigned in circuit court in Burke at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
The article summarizes congressional actions on naturalization for Chinese Americans, denials from Undersecretary Patterson, and criticisms of wartime contracting. It notes debates over soldier overseas voting, states rights versus federal control, and wage and price rulings as Labor War Board sessions convene. GOP prospects include James W. Wadsworth as a potential 1944 nominee amid Republican chatter.
Secretary Morgenthau praised the progress of restoration in Italy with the Fifth Army, noting improvements in the front areas. He spoke with Lt Gen Mark Wl and described the morale and sacrifice of British and American troops as pivotal. He urged Italians to persevere and expressed hope for complete victory and relief from hardship.
Montreal crews search the St Lawrence and Saguenay areas for a missing Royal Canadian Air Force bomber carrying 24 personnel. Wreckage sighted in the river near the Saguenay. the huge air search in Canadian history continues as planes sweep eastern bases and adjacent waters.
Mrs Francis Dougherty of Wilmington Delaware describes a strange ordeal in which a needle fastened to her apron was found lodged in her body after weeks of medical attempts. She first felt a throat pain and nearly choked trying to dislodge the needle. Doctors expect possible surgery within ten days as they monitor her condition while she remains reasonably active at home.
In Los Angeles in October the Garland sisters Dorothy and Judy face marital troubles. Dorothy sues Robert J. Sherwood for support payments alleging cruelty and the daughter Judith Gz is involved. Judy and musician Dave Rose are separated with no action taken yet. Veronica Lake also seeks divorce from John Detlie, married September 26 and with one child Ela aged years. a second child died shortly after birth.
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