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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
9
New York June 16 trading saw a dull session with modest declines and a late upturn as profit taking eased. Turnover stood near a million shares while carrier issues remained heavy early, influenced by expectations that the higher freight rate petition will seek immediate action rather than a 90 day suspension. Idaho prices showed small adjustments with few cuts noted.
Official statements were read as confirming continued government involvement in private grain trade, weighed on wheat today. Fresh harvest activity kept prices pressured with new crop deliveries near season lows. corn rose modestly and oats edged lower while provisions varied. Utah forecast fair weather turning cooler in the west.
Hogs in Chicago 22 000 with 3 000 direct trade weaker later trade active. Prices ranged. calves vealers stockers and feeders mixed. Sheep around 10 000 with light declines. ewes and lambs varied. Ogden hogs 357 with market steady to higher on 170 180 lb, cattle 69 for market with steady quotes.
June 16 report lists hog receipts 905 with 18 for market and 499 to Los Angeles market. Cattle receipts 137 with 57 for market. Sheep receipts 2231 with 362 for market and 1869 to Colorado range. Prices show hogs 6.50 to 7.25 per 180 lb lights, cattle and lambs near steady to slightly lower than prior week.
USDA cargo notices show June shipments of potatoes with 643 new and 7 old stock, prices vary by region. Ohio and Texas reported strong prices for certain varieties while Russets remain unattributed. state breakdowns list Alabama, California, Louisiana, North Carolina and others.
In Boston on June 16 buyers report active demand for fine wools including 56s and above with occasional large-volume sales. Prices hold steady versus last week. Very little business with 48s to 50s or below, quotations nominally steady. Holiday noted for June 17 with no report.
Wheat: no sales. Corn: No 1 mixed 58 42, No 1 white 47 54 58, No 3 white 57 44. Oats: No 2 white 26 4 %4, No 3 white 24 - 26. Rye: no sales. Barley 37 - 55. Timothy seed 7.50 48.00. Clover seed 11.25 18.25. Lard 7.90. Ribs 9.25. Bellies 9.25.
A compact note lists several electric and utility stocks with rough figures: Am Sup Pow at 10 percent, Cents Sts Elec at percent, Cities Service at 11 percent, Elec Bond & Share at 354 and 104 percent for its classes, Natl Investors at 4s, Niagara Hud at 10 percent.
The Ladies' Aid of the Alameda Sunday school meets in the chapel on Friday June 19. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid gathers Wednesday at 2 30 in church parlors with Mrs Gust A Anderson and Mrs Heimerdinger as hosts. Tyhee S and E club meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs J J Weatherman's home. Palm Leaf Circle No 19 N O W holds a 8 pm meeting in the W O W hall. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid again meets Wednesday at 2 30 in church parlors with Mrs Anderson as hostess.
Herman Schleiff sues Utah Oil Refining Co to collect on a sales contract for Consumers Oil. Docket lists two criminal cases State v Scoggins for forgery and State v Ross for alleged theft of plumbing fixtures, plus 12 civil actions. George Cacavas sues A E Volkmeier for about 600 dollars for groceries. Cacavas wounded in a Friday night shooting. Volkmeier held on 2000 dollar bond for assault with a deadly weapon.
Entertainments surge in Pocatello with the Al Barnes circus set for two performances on Wednesday while Alameda and Brady Park host carnival operations. Crowds report strong attendance and organizers anticipate a record turnout Wednesday. A Bible school demonstration proceeds at local churches this Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Wallin announce the birth of a son weighing seven and a half pounds. H L Barron sues J H Lynn and D B Martin in district court for 2142 alleging misappropriation of pipe funds.
The Adelaide Anderson School of Music presents a pupils recital at Sanford Hall this evening at 8 15. Performers include Frances Wilson J H Burton Warren Grandfor Elaine Hughart Delores Edwards and Hope.
Police pistol practice improved scores after alibi week as officers prepared for next drills. Bend Anderson, charged with disturbing the peace, was arraigned before Justice E G Houde and released on $200 bond. He was arrested Monday night by Deputy J P Jones. Mrs C H Archibald and son Charles returned from six months in southern California. Ben Thompson, son of H B and Mrs, expected home from the U S Military Academy at West Point. Henry Brady, son of S E and Mrs Brady, to arrive home from Cornell University Ithaca for holidays.
E. W. Harold principal of Irving junior high leaves for Palo Alto to take a summer course at Stanford University. G. M. Walsh general foreman of the O S L shops leaves for Denver. Mrs. E. C. Kinney returns from Twin Falls where she visited her sons. Tribune Acts bring results.
Salt Lake City June 16 AP A hit and run driver struck Milton Romney seven seriously injuring him as he crossed Third East street while John Per pasos forty three escaped death after his car was demolished by an interurban electric train at a grade crossing southwest of the city Numerous other minor crashes added to Police overtime demands as they kicked off traffic safety week
The O.S.S. railroad band directed by L. Roubidoux leaves on No. 32 tonight for Ogden to take part in a ship by rail demonstration. Manager Fred Middendorf says the band will perform for a Mexican bull fight exhibition in Logan as part of the holiday celebration on July 4.
The Idaho State Bar Association Eastern division holds its annual meeting Friday June 19 at 1 30 p m in the federal building court rooms. Boise officer Sam Griffin says a banquet will follow the afternoon business session.
Margery May Smith, pupil of Vito Petrone, will perform in a Song Recital at Sanford hall Wednesday evening at 8 15. The pianist and Adelaide Anderson pupil will accompany two groups of piano numbers including arias and American and native songs from Il Trovatore Samson and Delilah Carmen Peer Gynt and Arkansas Traveler.
A. R. Shumway of Mileton Oregon was elected president of North Pacific Grain Growers Inc. He defeated Fr. Wilmer of Rosalia Washington in last night’s vote. Wilmer’s defeat surprised stockholders who had forecast his reelection but reflected backlash against his stance on direct marketing between local units and Farmers’ National Grain Corporation. Directors had approved the plan recently and stockholders adopted it yesterday.
Soda Springs Lions club launch Beautification Week from June 24 offering prizes for best kept gardens and yards. Last year winners included David Giles Conda Alma Hayes Soda with cash prizes awarded to Frank Thirkill J D Woodall and T H Horsley.
In the Bannock County District Court Idaho a complaint seeks to quiet title in the West Half of the Northeast quarter and North Half of the Southeast quarter of section 27 township 12 south range 40 east Boise meridian containing 160 acres. Defendants include Hannah M. Smith George A. Smith Barnes Incorporated and unknown owners. The defendants must plead within twenty days of service or the plaintiff will obtain judgment. Clerk Grace L. Hall issued the summons on June 9 1931. Merril Merril attorneys for the plaintiff reside Pocatello Idaho.
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