Education's Dilemma Amid Budget Cuts and Rising Enrollments
A 1930s AP analysis outlines strained public education as enrollments rise while budgets fall. Between 1930 and 1932 high school enrollments grew 15 percent nationwide, some cities up to 90 percent, while budgets dropped about 15 percent 1932 to 1933 and thousands of rural schools closed or faced equipment and building shortages.
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Associated Press
William T. McCleery
Nebraska
New York City
United States Office of Education
National Education Association
Stout
Michigan's Wet Vote on Repeal Shocks Nation
Michigan pivoted from dry support to strong repeal sentiment, voting nationwide in favor of ending prohibition. The result, surprising across rural counties and cities, suggests a major shift beyond Michigan and raises questions about whether a similar change occurred elsewhere.
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Michigan
Britain Accuses Soviets of Arrests and Abuse
Russia faced diplomatic strain as England pressed Moscow over four British citizens jailed unjustly amid tense relations that hinder recognition moves. Trade agreements and wartime sentiment color the dispute and stalled normalization efforts.
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Russia
England
Britain and Russia trade warnings as ambassadors depart
England cancels orders and recalls its ambassador from Russia. Sir Esmond Ovey describes Russia as in morbid hysteria fearing a world conspiracy. He says the Soviet government, if it ceased worrying about outsiders, might gain faster recognition.
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England
Russia
Esmond’ Ovey
Bankers Foresee With Caution During Banking Probe
The New Republic notes a 1920s episode where Harriman National Bank in New York protested against federal probes into banking abuses. An ad claimed Washington cannot investigate important commerce matters, while the bank faced its own crisis after failing to reopen post bank holiday and its chairman faced arrest.
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New Republic
Senate Committee
Harriman National Bank
New York
Washington
Harriman Bank
Nature Intervenes As Winter Wheat Crops Fail
Senators spar over Roosevelt Wallace farm aid while nature drives crop cuts. Freezes and thaws slash winter wheat and corn harvest prospects to the weakest in years. April 1 wheat condition at 50.4 percent of normal. projected 1933 crop about 335 million bushels versus 462 million last year and 589 million average. Nation-wide reductions may offset slow congressional action, though individuals suffer.
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Nature
Agriculture Department
Congress
Gold hoarders faceNew deal as emergency act limits holdings
The Sioux City Journal notes the federal government set a date to return gold and gold certificates under the emergency banking act. It argues the move aims to protect the economy and treasury, labeling holders as self interested if resisting. Louis Johnson, national commander of the American Legion, praised Roosevelt’s fiscal measures during a Mitchell radio talk, while urging support for cutting veteran benefit expenditures.
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Sioux City Journal
Washington
United States
Congress
United States Treasury
Sam
Roosevelt
Louis Johnson
American Legion
South Dakota
Mitchell
Legion
Johnson
Cesse
Woonsocket News
Convention Has Good Attendance At Gann Valley Meet
Delegates from Buffalo county fill the Gann Valley Young Citizen's League convention with full attendance and notable speakers. Emma Meistrik and Agnes Maxon praised the school exhibit while Mary Ella Hayes and Mayer were named delegates to the Pierre state convention. contest winners from grades 3-8 learned on the American flag significance and will advance to Mitchell on April 22.
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Buffalo County
Young Citizen's League
Gann Valley
Gertrude Flyte
Emma Meistrik
Agnes Maxon
State Department
Lucile Eldridge
Pierre
Miss Meistrik
Pre- Charente Mayer
Mary ‘Ella Hayes
Post
Irene Henrichen
C. L
the Legion and’ Auxiliary
L. L. Cadwell
Y C L Declamatory Contest At Miller
Hand county held a large event Saturday at Miller with sixty schools represented. At 10 o clock the oral and written spelling contest was conducted in the courthouse by Superintendent Walter Limp. Judges were Clarence Phillips Marjorie Dennis and Mamie Holewitch. Oral winners were Moris Evans Vincent Schweigert and Earl Jeffries. Written winners were Irene Smith Doris Renner and Hellto Siegling. In the afternoon the Y C L declamatory contest took place in the auditorium with judges Supt J Kremer Father Schilling and Mrs Lloyd Henry. Division one winners were Katherine Bell Dorothy Beck and Verlyn Cotten. Division two winners were Richard Wright Eunice Kisland and Helen Bradsted. Division three winners were Robert Dynes and Irene Haggard tied for first with Marjorie Molesworth winning third. Essay honors went to Helen Paine Helen Hancock and Mary Jane Gossard. Doris Renner Helen French and Viola Fisher were elected delegates and Evelyn Grey Eunice Ravenscroft and Dale Bleha were alternates to represent Hand county at the state conventions in Pierre on the first and second of May.
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Walter Limp
Hand County
Court House
Clarence Phillips
Marjorie Dennis
Mamie Holewitch
Oral
Moris Evans
Vincent Schweigert
Earl Jeffries
Irene Smith
Doris Renner
Hell To Siegling
Y.C. L
R Clf Actorium
Kremer
Father Schilling
Lloyd Henry
Katherine Bell
Dorothy Beck
Verlyn Cotten
Richard Wright
Eunice Kisland
Helen Bradsted
Robert Dynes
Irene Haggard
Marjorie Molesworth
Helen Paine
Hellen Hancock
Mary Jane Gossard
Helen French
Viola Fisher
Evelyn Grey
Eunice Ravenscroft
Dale Bleha
Pierre
Boy Scouts Part II Meeting Opens With Flags
The Troop No 3 Boy Scouts meeting opened with Woodrow Gregory presenting colors. Scribe Cumming took roles and the treasury surpassed 72. Plans discuss re registering the troop and supplies as Flying Eagles lead 301 to 336 over Black Bears.
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Boy Scouts
Woodrow Gregory
Scribe Cumming
Treasur
Jefferson P.T. A
Flying Eagles
Charley Reintera
Pupils Take Leave To Help In Fields And Exhibit Work
Ardith Elaine Buckley from Cavour reports four days of vacation for pupils to help parents and work in fields while returning to class. She describes making seven drawings, a glass picture, a frame mound, an apron, and a vase for constrictive work. Delegates to a C. L. convention in Huron include Margaret HindAdina Wipf and Hannah Hinds. Neilon Schmidt visited the school. Love teacher Miss Kelly is noted. The Young Citizens League of Valley No. L started kittenball with Schulz chosen as captain.
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Ardith Elaine Buckley
Cavour
L. Cor Ion
Huron
Margaret “Hinds Adina
Wipf
Hannah
Hinds
Neilon Schmidt
Kelly
Isolated 4-H Club Keeps Herds and Brand Alive
In northern Colorado a small valley 4-H club of 15 youths leads a busy program. They raise cattle, train ponies, and breed better calves. The group operates its own cattle brand but cannot use the historic H pattern, instead using the 4-H emblem.
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Colorado
Hsa
Packers Prize Program For 4-H Livestock Winners
The 4-H club members in the state enrolled in Livestock projects may compete for grand prizes in the National Meat Animal Livestock Project contest. Chicago meat packer Thomas E. Wilson chairs the National Committee and sponsors this fourth annual program with state extension agents. County winners receive a gold filled medal. state champions receive a fine watch and potential trip to the National Club Congress in Chicago. Scholarships of 200, 200, and 100 dollars are awarded to sectional winners, with the event culminating in a grand entertainment for 4-H delegates and leaders.
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National Committee of Hoys and Girls Club
Chicago
Thomas E. Wilson
Agricultural College
Wilson
Thrift Uniform To Be Sold For Girl Scouts
A new thrift uniform for Girl Scouts will be issued by the national organization on April 15 to meet economic conditions while keeping all scouts in uniform. It will cost $2.75, with the regular $4.50 uniform unchanged. The thrift suit mirrors the current style and is sold under the same restrictions as the regular uniform, purchasable only by registered scouts. Cloth for home sewing is available from national headquarters at 20 cents per yard.
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Camp Andree
Braircliff Manor
New York
Sheffield Poultry Club Is Organized
The Sheffield school hosted a poultry club meeting with Mia Gillenberg leading. New officers named were Willie Arbeiter president LeRoy Pier vice president Marshall Kauf secretary Eleanor Kauf reporter. Club to meet April 22 at Mrs Gillenberg home at 2 pm and then monthly with literature distributed by R A Cave county agent.
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Sheffield
Mia
Clara Gillenberg
Willie Arbeiter
LeRoy Pier
Marshall Kauf
Eleanor Kauf
Sheffield High Fliecs Poultry Club
Shortcake Demonstration At Gettysburg Club Meeting
The Progressive Maids Food Club of Gettysburg met Saturday April 8 at the home of leader Mrs Amanda Hallet. Helen Goudie led the meeting with eight members present and four visiting guests. After adjournment a demonstration on shortcake was given by Elsie Larson and Shirley Russell with judging of oatmeal won by Elsie Larson for first and Carolyn Hallet for second. Lunch of strawberry shortcake and whipped cream was served by Elsie Larson and Shirley Russell.
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Club of
Gettysburg
Amanda Hallet
Helen’ Goudie
Elsie Larson
Shest
Wilson G R Plan To Give Play At Girl Reserve Meeting
At a Girl Reserve meeting for the Wileyop school on Monday after ME oclock a plan was discussed to give a play. Roll call showed uncertain attendance and the proposal to stage the play was decided.
Variety of ruby spinel and street cars in puzzle list
The page features a mixed crossword style list with clues and numbered entries ranging from 2 to 53. It includes references to minerals like spinel and herbs, directions, names, and general terms such as wing, tree, and boundary as well as geography mentions like Austria and Ireland.
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Austria
Ireland
Play selections to be decided at next meeting
Reporter Moida Mins ke notes that members discussed plays and read one script. The play and characters will be chosen at the forthcoming meeting.
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Moida Minske
Field Yourself And Lend A Hand Cleaning Guide
Discoloration on glass china and glazed pottery is treated with whiting and vinegar or warm neutral soap. For painted items, clean with lake water soap and a soft brush, then rinse and dry. Frames soothed with mild soap, rinse, dry, and polish. ivory washed in lukewarm soap, kept wet in sun to prevent warping, then dried.
Cleaning and care tips for piano keys and chamois leather
The passage advises moistening with lemon juice or vinegar for cleaning, but warns wood alcohol is for piano keys and water may loosen ivory. For chamois skin, wash with soap, soak in weak soda solution two hours, rinse with a soapy solution, dry quickly, brush, and rub in the bands to keep it soft and smooth.
Twenty Years Ago In Huron Local Departures List
Names and destinations of residents leaving Huron for visits and relocations including Mrs A K Gardner and daughter to Illinois, Mr and Mrs Bliss to Minneapolis, Glennons to Twin Cities, Attorney Chamberlain from Faulkton, Clarence Walker to Hot Springs and more, plus a Moscow to Tiflis train with culture car.
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A. K. Gardner
A. A.chamberlain
Faulkton
Clarence Walker
Hot Springs
S. D
Mr. Walker
A. F. Miller
Sarah Tomlinson
Minneapolis
Miss Ruth
J.C. Chestnut
Mix Dorothy
Yankton
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Thert
Mana
Central
Evelyn Hartnagel
Ad Gann Valley
Miller
Millee
Thoell Alger
Young Citizens League of the Valley No. L
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Capalin
Sheffield Poultry Club
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