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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
4
The Hayti Herald Enterprise lauds the State Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring a tax conference and commends the volunteers who keep it going after last session setbacks. It notes legislature ignored reform ideas, plans to focus on tax spending efficiency, and calls for reform of multiple agencies to ease burdens on farmers and taxpayers.
Walter Davenport of Collier's Weekly cites lobbyists for organized war veterans plotting to convert a billion dollar loan program into a grant. They claim many borrowers will default, allowing Congress to cancel loans, while total veteran benefits already consume a rising share of government spending.
The aged German leader, once royalist, is praised for uniting Germans, defending the republic, and resisting communism and racism. His oath to uphold the constitution is cited as proof of steadfast national service, while Europe eyes him as a stabilizing figure. In Pierre, plans begin for the city’s fiftieth anniversary celebration honoring early settlers.
A Sioux City Journal piece argues that unemployment mirrors wartime hunger, citing German doctors who warn of physical and psychological harm from under nutrition. It notes American unemployment and ample food yet questions if idle workers’ families receive adequate nourishment and spirits.
President Hoover pushes a strict economy agenda for the seventy second Congress seeking to keep next year’s appropriations under five billion dollars while budget officials trim department estimates. He warns against ongoing emergency funds even as critics promise relief for various groups, with radicals and anti Hoover forces likely to resist. Caution rises over future needs as the nation waits to see if emergencies demand spending.
Mia Dall, daughter of Governor and Mrs. Franklin J. Roosevelt, urges day camping to enjoy spring. She chairs Camp Andree for Girl Scouts at Briarcliff New York, promoting healthful outdoor learning and practical skills for brief country visits under trained guidance.
Patience the hobby horse mascot of the Washington school Girl Reserves club shares adventures from her first appearance at a school hobby event to a banquet at the Methodist church. She describes hiding in the furnace room and plans to attend the Sonne conference at the Presbyterian church with other Girl Reserves.
The Huron high school Girl Reserve prepares a camp skit as a featured part of the afternoon program at the pro conference.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Renee and Caerils with a claim that membership will be granted. Limited readable details point to an unclear event or announcement. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations are verifiable from the fragment.
Leigh French of Beadle County recalls finding the first wild crocuses of spring near the river pasture last Sunday. He found a dozen flowers in one cluster, matching the spot where he found them last year, and shared the moment with family.
John Wilson and uevere Williams passed tenderfoot tests on Wednesday evening April 8 and were officially admitted to troop 2. The meeting opened with To the Colors and the pledge, then a council meeting set the program.
About 1600 people have attended 4-H rally days this spring with 16 rally days left. H M Jones notes 20 leaders and 500 visitors already participated as county events spread through most Saturdays until May 23. The gatherings feature trip reports, games, stunts, and 4-H club program briefings.
Two demonstrations were held at the Cookie Cooks Cooking club meeting hosted by Dorothy Westfield. Five members and one visitor attended. Jo Ann Tollefson and Clara Westby showed cream of wheat. Edna Tollefson, Dorothy Nesfield and Noreine Hewett demonstrated serving leftovers. A discussion on cereal value followed. A lunch was served by Mrs. Hugh Palmer and Dorothy Nesfield.
The Lucky Cindy league met April 4 at cee desiree school with Elinor as reporter. Two new members Elaine York and Mernaveryl Yolk joined. On Arbor Day each member will share what the day means, with each child given a basket.
At a Friday evening meeting Roger Parle reported that a charter was presented to Cub Pack No 5. Mr Geyerman delivered the charter to the cub master Beryl Cottington who urged the pack to begin their scrapbooks noting it takes 90 days to complete them.
Twenty years ago in Huron pupils at Huron High School posted strong scholarship marks led by a class noting members such as Edna Areman Myrtle Johnson and George Long staff. Local moves include E I Bowe improving the Huronite block front and A C Smith taking charge of the Journal Observer in Redfield. Mrs. Frank Kuehn travels to Le Mars for a mother’s illness and births are recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kucera.
Minnehaha County commissioners disapprove a plan to refer the state truck license law. They favor the measure as filling a tax and revenue need, while noting flaws. They dispute Dakota Motor Carriers' association claims about truck fees and costs to farmers. Local boards fear referenda could limit funding for road needs.
The Willing Workers C L Rand school met Friday afternoon to hear a Good Friday and Easter talk by Siegenthaler. Easter baskets were given to all the children and everyone enjoyed the candy and mauts. Mildred Rex league reporter.
Sunshine 4H club of Blunt sells wall panels to raise funds for Lilian Greenwood’s trip to the national camp in Washington. Greenwood named one of South Dakota’s top club members, earning a chance at a Washington trip. other honorees include Earl Simantel, Averil Beller, and Kenneth Anderson. Officers elected at March meeting: Ida Potter president, Lilian Greenwood president, Mary Greenwood secretary treasurer, Mrs J F Greenwood re elected local leader.
The Broadland Epworth League held a Thursday party at the Urban with Albert Rogers and Lloyd Bischoff birthdays celebrated. Vera Cumming and Dorothy Urban organized games for two attendees. refreshments were served by Mia Urban, Hazel Glazier, and Vera Cumming.
James J. Corbett former heavyweight champion will MC a new semi weekly radio series starting Tuesday heard on WEAF and other stations at 5:00 p m with Broadway data as guests and an orchestra. The program follows his Sunday night series on WABC and other outlets.
Prince Michael former boy king of Romania returns from term at a military college with a report card and leads classmates in a street parade. They mock pedestrians, storm a movie horse and settle for a Laurel and Hardy film. Chorus practice notes at Blunt with Miss Rommei aims for state participation in Pierre.
Beadle County Court in South Dakota orders a hearing on a verified petition by Sarah J. Eastland administratrix for Lorenzo B. Eastland deceased. The petition seeks a first mortgage on NW 1/4 of Section 13 and SW 1/4 of Section 13, Township 111, Range 65 Beadle County to cover debts taxes and administration costs with no funds in hand. Hearing set for a later date in Huron South Dakota.
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