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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1933
Page
4
The special session under Gov. Tom Berry is criticized for lacking a coherent relief program beyond beer legislation. The author argues Berry failed to present a constructive plan amid drought and grasshopper crises, crediting opponents who blocked broader tax and banking measures and the Farm Holiday Group for urging conservation.
The paper defends A R Schlosser and George T Jameson from political attacks over recent dismissals. It notes Schlosser has devoted over twenty years to the Plankinton home for delinquent youths and argues the job demands special qualities and experience. The editorial questions whether public servants are sufficiently incentivized to perform well.
The article laments the removal of a respected superintendent who, after years of service and improvement, was dismissed to fulfill a political obligation to a party supporter. It criticizes the move as a breach of rewarding loyal service and warns it could deter capable replacements from serving in the institution.
An analysis by two Columbia University professors finds schoolchildren glamorize war due to heroic textbook portrayals and national myths. They urge stronger peace education to dispel the notion that war is inevitable, stressing that future citizens must understand war’s true costs and the Kellogg Pact and League of Nations. A separate note recalls a traffic accident near Foresburg where dimming headlights could have prevented injury.
The federal public works program will favor human labor over machinery where practicable to employ more people and boost buying power. Secretary Ickes argues this reduces unemployment, despite debates about progress and efficiency, and views idle machinery as a social cost to be avoided.
The editorial urges careful beer regulation ahead of repealing the eighteenth amendment noting beer differs from distilled spirits in potency. It discusses Kansas court rulings on beer as non intoxicating, the need for a clear standard, and warns that legalization in South Dakota may face constitutional challenges delaying revenue from beer sales.
Active council members in Aberdeen include Mrs W W Bausett chairing health and sanitation for the camp at Pickerel Lake and working with an Aberdeen physician to inspect the camp before opening. Newer member Mrs Bern Dickinson handles camp publicity and supports a family active in Scouting.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America, extends greetings to the World Scout Jamboree assembling Scouts and scouters from more than 70 nations in Godollo Hungary. He lauds the movement’s role in world peace and urges high ideals and international understanding.
Champion Canning Club leader Etta Engelmann reports a luncheon at Mrs Lake's home for ten mothers and thirteen daughters. Activities included character building by Mrs Will Crossmart and 4H club updates by Sara L Dewing with music and a pea plant contest won by a mother.
A Tuesday afternoon picnic at the Wilson school house featured the extension club and 4 H club members. Mildred Lyman read the boys and girls pledge and songs while Sara Dewin spoke briefly and Florence Harbur outlined a shoe fitting demonstration.
A long sewing session at the Hanna residence last Friday saw members work on garments in the forenoon and sew more after dinner in the afternoon. Mrs Hann hosted the gathering and presided over club business with Megowan acting as treasurer.
Girl Scouts of Camp Wisugema in Pickerelleke hosted Aberdeen council members with dinner a campfire and performances. The Pixies staged Wit ken Blinken and Nod while Indians performed a traditional dance and Explorers sang The Thousand Legged Worm. Ex plorers Pioneers and unit leaders joined guests around fires.
At Wisagoma Camp girls from Aberdeen learn various crafts each afternoon. Martha Hill assists with leather relief plaques while Vera Hatten and Eleanor Thomas lead a new sponge craft. Wood carving, soap carving, folk dancing, archery, and other classes are offered under staff supervision.
Troop 15 Broadland Boy Scouts opened their meeting with regular exercises. They voted to hold a parents night next Monday at Corcoran Grove. A program was prepared and refreshments listed as buns oranges and dienuls. Drill and exercises closed the meeting.
The Duty Deets met August 2 at Marian Swanson's home. Present were Lola Ecker Bessir Casey Virginia Eaton and Doris Seiome. They canned four quarts of pickled onions and three quarts of pearl onions totaling 33 quarts.
The Aberdeen NRA program passed Friday night with one dissent, as the largest group of merchants voted to adopt a code proposing a six day work week and a Bam to ép. m. A Sunday closing of 9 p.m. will be extended, and the 208 will take effect Monday.
A fragmented OCR page blends a portrait caption about an opera star with a dense list of crossword like clues. The readable bits reference a glamorous lady in a picture and hint at her stage career, plus a vertical section of assorted word entries and trivia.
Instructional note on making and canning sauerkraut with steps for selecting cabbage salting, fermenting, skimming scum, and storing. Includes recipes for sauerkraut dishes such as sauerkraut pie and dumplings and mentions sauerkraut juice sold in shops. Mentions canning methods and storage guidance.
Twenty years ago today in Huron. Lester Eby and G P Handling returned from an auto trip through the state combining pleasure with business. Jessie Van der Stein came back from Wolsey after meeting music commitments. Mrs. Robert Blume and children left for Minneapolis to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Paw Braden arrived home from Chicago and Eagle Grove. Hattie Mitchell and baby arrived by auto to stay with the Burns family. AE Baker left for Platte on a business trip to bring back belongings and establish residence in Fair City. Jessie Shirley of Madson is a sister of Dr J Shirey. Sam Plumer of Avistiz, Mime.
The piece recalls Galena Illinois as an historic riverport and lead mining town once linked to Chicago by river trade. It notes General U S Grant’s Galena home and tannery district as reminders of the city’s past, urging travelers on Federal Highway 20 to linger and explore local sites.
Miss Esthrevn Plummer of Madison stays with her parents Mr and Mrs W L Plummer before moving to Mankato to join Mr Glennon. Mrs R F Scott of LeMars arrives for a weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Hayden. Mrs A E Baum returns from Pipestone Minnesota after visiting her brother. Mex John Murphy returns from Iroquois after several days visiting relatives.
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