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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1931
Page
2
Bryan B Brackett professor of electrical engineering at the University of South Dekots explains radio broadcasting terms. He notes few people truly understand kilowatts and kilocycles as used in station power and wave channels, detailing transmitter losses and wave travel speeds in plain terms.
Aberdeen April 15 reports say alcohol consumption sparked laughter among wets while dry supporters scoffed as Sper John Frommel allegedly poured liquor into a receptacle and then set it afire amid multiple seizures conducted countywide.
In Sioux Falls an Illinois news item reports the sale of 16 acres of land in the western part of Beatonet county from the Sioux Falls Trust and Savings Bank. The land sold for about 15 per acre, purchased by Racer Watkins of Interior.
April 15 report notes Lead voters will see calm contests in the April 7 city election. Two candidates compete for each office, with no dramatic upheaval or fireworks expected as campaigns focus on local issues and voter turnout.
Sioux Falls city commission begins several improvement schemes this week. The water department approved construction of a two inch water main on Trapp avenue and a related project on Wakts avenue now underway.
A new riding academy has opened in Mallison, Madison area. Ralph Carver, a local restaurant owner and former cowboy, has gathered twenty riding horses for rental and hired Jin Hom pores to manage the facility located about a quarter mile east of Madison. The operation promises top gear for two horses and aims to attract riders in this part of the county.
Watertown April 31 members of the Codingica Count American Legion Post Kin 17 plan an active membership drive. Post Commander Dickinesa notes the post has 41 members this year, compared with 477 last year, aiming to grow enrollment at the next Legion meeting at the courthouse.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Christopherson visiting Miller and a discussion of Serd work and Mise Pyle's friends. references to grades, polls, and a portrait caption. The readable portion hints at a local political or community event with contested names and unclear details.
A man in Sioux locates his own car after a misadventure and pays himself a reward. Police were notified when the vehicle was found, and the man collected the sum, ending with nothing gained and nothing lost.
A fragmented list shows KFDY programming for the week including instrumental music talks, Chimes concerts, and weather markets. Featured names include Raymond Nordland Bruce Oxton Hume Hutton Powers and Schnaidt with topics on agronomy education horticulture and poultry. The schedule references State College departments and a variety of lectures and musical performances across dates in April.
Spearfish chamber of commerce sponsors annual trout fry for summer school students and faculty. Local anglers contribute fish and chamber supplies lunch and cleanup. Students praise the event as a highlight of the summer term.
The Sigma Delta Chi professional journalistice fraternity will hold its Founders Day banquet at the University of South Dakota Friday April 17. The event supports the information office.
Vermillion April 15 The first plain' conference of anthropologists will be held at the University of South Dakota over two days at the end of August and the first day of September. Wil lam H Over curator of the university museum and leading anthropologists from Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa and Kansas will participate. Noted attendees include Carl E Cuthe chairman of the division of archaeologists National Research Council University of Michigan and W W Mc Tentative plans include museum discussions and studies followed by trips along the Missouri River to Chamberlain Mobridge and nearby areas to visit the Arikara village remains gathered by Over and dating back more than 15 years.
The Rebekah district meeting at Preston Lake welcomed Mrs Isabel McCullough of Rapid City assembly president and Mrs Cora Van Tassel of Bancroft past assembly president as guests. A program featured piano solos by Mrs Ben Hested and Jo Foster Lance, a vocal duet by Marietta Plowman and Ruby Swartz, and a social tea. About 125 attendees.
Yale pupils appear on the honor list as a result of the fifth six weeks tests. Marie Kuehl Elaine O Brien Alma Manse Ruby Schutz Andrew Walz Thaddeus O Keefe Donel Ford Lillian Decker Likerd Musolf are named from various grade rooms.
Deland high school will stage two plays on April 22. The First Dress Suit features Alvin Thomas Virgil Herker Barbara Gana and Ethel Kriter. A second two act comedy stars Bumphrey Alfreda Langland Wurt Herold White and the McWicate twins Met and Mar.
Mrs. Robert L. Hoyal of Dovelas Arizona national president of the American Legion will be guest of honor at the South Dakotas annual meeting in Rapid City. A banquet will follow at the national president's home where she will deliver her message to attendees. Invitations have been sent to members of all posts and units with special guests listed among state legion officers.
The Pierre celebration committee seeks Hughes County students to interview parents and grandparents about life fifty years ago to write local history. Prizes will be awarded for concise incidents from the early Dakota era, highlighting daily life, weather, horse theft, or acts of neighbors.
Pierre Indian School pupils presented their annual minstrel show to a crowded Pierre audience. Sam Mc Lean acted as inter locutor and delivered a chalk talk. Mc Lean, a painter with works on display at the school, joined in the lively program.
Kingsbury county rural school boards met at Lake Preston High School to discuss school issues. W P Beard from the state department explained the new accounting system to be used by the schools.
The build power plant plant will be completed in about a week. Digest erigines will he tnstalled.
Pierre April 13 A campaign to Buy South Dakota Made Products Keep South Dakota Men at Work is being undertaken by the state department for agriculture. Placards distributed statewide urge active loyalty to use state products and employ South Dakota labor. Troth notes 472 factories with $83 production and 5,551 workers. He cites 1923 cheese output and urges boosting beef cattle milk cows and sheep to support local creameries and plants.
Madison April meeting of Lake County Board grants Union Public Service Company of Saint Paul a license to construct an electric power line from Wentworth to Rutlant. Commissioners open bids for concrete culverts, all in good shape except for doors. purchase of new doors contemplated.
Mrs DeHaven will host the Womens Study Club in Wessington on Thursday at 2 PM. The discussion topic is Music and members will respond to roll call with their prepared remarks and notes.
Onida April 15 special report covers Farm Bureau meeting at Rumill hotel with county agents and guests from state farm groups. Officers elected include Bromainel Joachim president Harley Lemmon vice president Robert Pierce secretary and Henry Hechtel treasurer as plans for 1931 outlined and discussed.
Werebers of the auxiliary to the cemetery association at Wessington will hold a community hall supper for the public on Friday April 17 at 5 30 o clock. Proceeds support the cemetery work and local programs.
An old advertisement text touts O Joy Corn Wafer as a fast remedy for corns. It claims immediate relief and removal of corns after application, with many testimonials and exaggerated benefits.
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