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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1930
Page
5
The Evening Huronite sponsors a cooperative order for Chinese elms, aiming for 100 trees at 1.10 each if 190 or more are ordered. The sale, in cooperation with Walker Flower Shop, urges readers to mail in a coupon before the deadline to secure 6 to 7 foot trees, noting delivery only if the group total is met.
The League of Women Voters reports a swift rise of women taking elective and appointive posts from justice of the peace to alderman in four states. Connecticut Michigan and Wisconsin show over 100 percent increases in five years with Minnesota also rising, signaling a notable influx into public office.
In Brookings on April 16 it is shown that South Dakota farmers and businessmen are increasingly interested in the agricultural outlook information compiled by the Extension Service, Farm Economics department, and federal agricultural statistician of State College, according to V. D. Basart.
Report shows 18 601 people attended 288 outlook meetings held in February and March. Attendees listened to the most recent updates from county agent leaders across multiple sessions.
Jessie Oates, teacher in Gann Valley intermediate grades, tops a teacher popularity contest linked to a Gann Valley F T A entertainment program. Mary Wells placed second. The event featured Four Feathers, a moving picture, vaudeville acts, a Gossip edition, and musical duos, all under director E H Swartout. The program was a financial success.
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Kingsbury County with buyers such as Patrick and Anna O'Toole, Marie E. Thornton, Anson Wright, Ida K. Warns, HL Holdridge, Badger Holding Corp., J W Kazmerzak, John Klugkist and others. Notices to creditors announce estates for Justina Tschetter and John T. McGinnis with six month claim exhibits and location details in Beadle County, Huron. Titles reference multiple sections, blocks, and additions with nominal $1 considerations. Executors and administrators named include David D. Tschetter and Henry Netcher with legal firms Byrnes & Markey.
An advertisement cites Earl Bowers as a piano mover who gained 38 pounds and renewed pep after taking Vinol, a tonic described as containing iron calcium and red liver peptone. The copy promises sound sleep a big appetite and quick energy for nervous wornout people with a tasty formula praised by Longstat Drug Co.
On April 16 repairs to the county highway and ferry road linking the city to the Missouri river ferry landing have been completed The ferry between South Dakota and Nebraska resumed regular daily operations after flood damage last month The ferry lands on both sides are reported to be in good condition
In Freeman April 16, memories recall the Maxwell Mennonite colony building dams on the James River to store water for colony mills. Residents above the dams complained of river flooding and land damage during spring freshets, though years later the dams are praised for drought relief. About a decade ago the Maxwell dam was dynamited, releasing stored water. Now petitions seek to reconstruct the Maxwell dam, to be overseen by the state game and fish commission.
Aberdeen April 16 five people were injured in a head on collision on the Sunshine highway north near Gage. Jacob Sayer of Aberdeen was seriously hurt while four others were cut and bruised when a Ford sedan driven by Custer Jacobson collided with a Chevrolet truck coming south from Edgeley. The truck driver’s name could not be obtained and the license card in the cab showed ownership by Walter Lobeck of Edgeley North Dakota.
Linda Kammerman of Rapid City and Ellen Nelson of El Point returned Monday night from a regional conference of the Women’s Serving-Governing association held at Pennsylvania State College. The conference opened Wednesday and closed Saturday.
Sioux Falls reports the death of William H. Martin at 81 a Civil War veteran who served 33 years as a peace officer including 19 as chief of police. The obituary notes his long public service and ends with an unclear reference to cats sighting at night.
Pierre note says The Iving Skylines Inc of Aberdeen filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital is $10,000. Incorporators are C. J. Wage and Clarence Wage of Ferney and Albert Schram of Aberdeen.
The Pierre Mothers Circle of the Child Conservation League of America was organized here last week with about 25 charter members. Officers include president Mrs. E. D. Roberts vice president Mrs. Dana McNeil recording secretary Mrs. E. N. Dennison and treasurer Mrs. K. R. Scurr.
The Sioux Falls College Drama Club has been admitted to membership in Delta Psi Omega national dramatic fraternity. The college chapter is designated Sioux Falls College Cast number 71 with thirteen charter members.
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