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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1929
Page
4
The recap notes notable events and births for April 22 including Minnehaha county farmer and legislator John Egge born in Norway and 1922 pioneer legislator G under H. Stuvered dying in Watertown at 78.
A Minnesota newspaper urges adopting a county manager system to cut waste and centralize county government. The Minneapolis Journal calls present counties an archaic form and questions how much money could be saved by a competent county manager supervising all county activities.
The nomination of 4. K. Gardner to the high office of judge of the circuit court of appeals strengthens South Dakota's faith in President Hoover's judgment. Crawford notes Gardner is not a politician, appointed for fitness and abilities, praised by judges, lawyers, and citizens across the region. Gardner’s long South Dakota residence will likely earn him confirmation and bolster confidence in the judiciary.
A column lauds the Huron Park board for its park program and a long motor drive parkway idea. It praises hiring a national landscape architect and urges residents to back the plan, arguing broad backing is certain.
Dr. Robert Stewart, dean of agriculture at the University of Nevada, argues there is strong opportunity for young men in farming today, based on four years of studying the master farmers movement. He says the evidence supports farming as a viable path alongside other careers.
The masters farmers program selected 200 nationwide winners who thrived during the depression. Oklahoma’s 18 winners averaged net income above expenses in 1924 26, with yields well above state averages. Kansas also touted 15 master farmers amid a broader push for agricultural unity and better soil practices.
A Boston photographer facing a restless Centennial Flower Show crowd used the Star Spangled Banner as a cue. He raised his baton from the readers stand and the audience instantly paused for a photo, avoiding a lengthy wait for quiet.
Mitchell Republican Superintendent Tobin cites a "social dictator" in the United States, naming a bottle as the culprit. Critics charge him with contributory negligence and blame the Thompson machine for vice in Chicago schools, calling for action to remove such evils before criticizing youth.
Minneapolis Journal backs University of Minnesota sorority efforts to apply the 1 am curfew to all campus socials. It notes formals are being mislabeled to dodge limits and argues starting events earlier helps end parties sooner. It warns dancing until 4 or 5 am harms students and urges preserving the campus scale separate from Broadway nightlife.
Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes months pass with no progress on Nebraska bank guarantee deposit debate. Observes speeches and maneuvers favor political advancement over concrete reform, leaving state with a tangled impasse and calls for electing sincere, honest public servants.
W F P Lemon, famed Huron College graduate, returns to deliver the commencement address to the class of 1923 on June 11. Now dean of pastors at St Andrews Presbyterian in Minneapolis and dean of pastors for the University of Minnesota, Lemon is a noted speaker in the Twin Cities. Seniors prepare for cap and gown events, the Junior-Senior Banquet, and the class plays as exams begin May 24 ahead of the June 7 commencement week. Lois Buswell and John Youel named class orators with long campus records in forensics, administration, and athletics.
Twenty years ago in Huron, J C Klemme sold 3000 dollars of building lots in Klemme's Addition south of Ninth Street Montana Colorado and Nebraska. Buyers begin erecting homes. Kirkhead lands moved offices to Lea Mercantile until May 1 then to Lee's. Notables include Rev J E Booth en route to Bismarck for hospital treatment and J Davenport of Portland visiting family before returning to Aurora Illinois. West Sil e club met at G H Davis home with C A Kelley winning first prize and Ed Davis consolation. refreshments served.
The guests left for their homes, assuring the host and others that they would return soon. The departure ended a quiet gathering as conversations faded and the evening settled into calm.
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