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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
2
State highway officials outline the new federal road grant of 3,057,643 with rules similar to last year. Projects must reach at least half the counties, wage scales set at 60 cents for skilled labor, 55 cents for intermediate, and 45 cents for unskilled. Unobligated funds of about 1,000,000 to be expended under the new rules.
In Ames on August 2 a special report notes relief workers ripping the Berry dam near Gordon Hamiltons place. The dam was not planned for rip rap and is now filled with water. Also on August 2 a special report states Frank Miller has sold his farm and plans to move west with his wife and daughter ill from mastsids in Pierre.
A reader from Lancaster Ohio credits Kellogg’s All-Bran with easing years of constipation without medicines. The ad cites bulk and vitamin B aiding regularity and iron for blood, recommending two tablespoons daily as a safe alternative to patent medicines. Kellogg’s All-Bran is sold in red and green packaging.
Deadwood prepares as advance guard of cowboys and entertainers arrives for the Days of 76 rodeo August 9 to 10. California roper Nick Nicolls and wife lead, followed by Pete Knight Earl Thode Jake McClure Harry Williams Harry Knight Donald Nesbitt 1932 champion Melvin Tivis and others. Russ Madison’s wild horse herd at South Canyon ranch aids the event as arena director Sam Garrett heads in from Cheyenne Frontier Days.
The South Dakota Citizens’ Committee formed to plan an educational program for the 1935 state legislature will meet in Mitchell on August 4. State Superintendent I D Weeks announced the date and said sub committees will report on school finance policies and other issues. Representatives come from business, agricultural, fraternal, patriotic and professional groups.
Incorporation papers filed for Palace City Beverage of Mitchell with capital of 24000 dollars. Founders M. J. Haven A E Burkey and Ann M Burkey, all of Mitchell, form to distribute beer and other legal beverages. Also notes a church service at Presbyterian Church Forestburg and a August vacation schedule.
South Dakota supreme court issued decisions this week affirming six lower court rulings and reversing two. The actions covered include Edmunds county circuits awarding Icis 1 Engler $2895 against Ipswich Printing, Hutchinson county case against Adolph Frasch and sureties on a depository bond, and a Denver Mutual fire policy suit blocked by a Kingsbury county decision. Also upheld were Minnehaha county probate matters for income to Agnes Reeves, and a suit against H Thomas and International Harvester for overpayment. The court reversed a grain overpayment verdict in Hyde county and overturned damages for malicious prosecution in a dispute between Ole Olson and J Will Wasiland. The Gregory county ruling benefiting F. Custer over legal advertising fees was sustained, with the legislature later reducing the tax sale description fee.
Forestburg consolidated school opens with a reorganized board led by D i Levey as president and J Fairfield as vice president. New contracts signed for grade teachers Helen Peterson Lucille Brown and Isabelle Gere. High school four year course will be offered with Howard Hickock as superintendent Grace Ellingson to teach.
The Manchester Presbyterian church will take a three week vacation and resume services August 26. The Rev and Mrs J W Proper plan a trip to Chicago to attend the World Fair during their vacation. No Sunday school at Bonilla Presbyterian church for two Sundays August 5 and August 12.
The Emergency Drought Relief Service paid over four million dollars to cattle producers in 14 western states since early June. Purchase payments total 2,609,440 dollars and Dendit payments 1,535,545 dollars. More than 81,000 farms and ranches sold cattle under the plan, reducing total cattle on these properties by about one third from a January 1 count of 30,496,000 in the 14 states.
Vacationists have returned to their homes in Manchester. The 15 high school boys with leaders St T Graham and Sch Allen reported from Bigstone Lake after bass and bluegill fishing. J Tronkerman returned from a week at Bigstone Lake with fishing news. Toberman resumed work at the elevator, relieving Alfred Anderson. A joint surprise party honored William Austin and Hay Perry with eleven couples attending and a midnight lunch at the Willows. A potato futures market is planned for September on the New York Produce Exchange with delivery from September to May.
Martin Wang rites are held with family and local community members attending a funeral service at the city chapel. Mourners pay final respects as speakers recall Wang’s contributions to local education and civic life.
Delegates to the state American Legion Auxiliary convention were chosen at a recent meeting in Preston. Mrs Carl Ostroot, Mrs Bf Beck and others were named as unit officers and delegates for Michell and surrounding areas.
Ads report three loads of cattle bought by the government this week. Calves were moved to De Smet for instehering and most were sent to Manchester for distribution to relief efforts. Due to pasture and fodder shortages farmers are selling off large portions of their stock.
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