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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1930
Page
4
After months of study a new Illinois criminal code is to be presented to lawmakers. It aims to modernize procedure, speed justice, and align penalties with offenses while comparing favorably with reforms in Missouri and England. Critics warn on reform resistance from the legal profession.
The piece examines Aimee Semple McPherson's impact with a Los Angeles style church that appears to spawn new denominations nationwide. It notes her organizational skill and ability to mobilize large mid dle class donors and suggests a magnetic public presence drawing wide audience attention.
The article traces Aimee McPherson’s controversial reappearance amid rumors of nervous collapse and cosmetic surgery. It notes family clashes with her mother, and says followers remain loyal, ready to defend and fund her as the Angelus temple reopens near Echo Park in Los Angeles.
A Harvard survey finds today’s students physically bigger than their fathers. Average weight exceeds by over eight pounds and height by about 11 inches, despite the younger ages of the current cohort.
The Press comments on Dr Lee De Forest admitting that broadcasting owes much to the daily press. It argues there is no inherent clash between radio and newspapers and credits publishers for supporting early radio growth. Both media compete for ads yet cooperate to advance national progress and public welfare.
A Sioux City Tribune report notes South Dakota's unemployment rate is among the lowest nationally with 3600 job seekers out of 690 155 residents. It states the state escaped harsher national conditions and expects better farm and grain prices to bolster prospects, despite some local variations.
Central South Dakota 4-H girls may win silver or bronze in a Shenandoah Iowa national canning contest with entries open to all women and girls in the region. Awards funded by Senator Arthur Capper aim to encourage home canning, judges include U S Home Economics experts led by Louis Stanley, entrants submit in quart jars and may use any canning method with hot pack and pressure cooker recommended.
Girl Scouts under Mrs. Sybil Newell announce programs for crippled blind deaf and otherwise disabled girls. Nazi Girl Scout HQ supports housing and training in hospitals and institutions. 53 local councils report 42 handicapped troops including 20 for cripples across 17 states plus District of Columbia and Honolulu.
Evelyn Woelpert of Beadlecomity 4-H club earned the attendance record by attending every local club meeting during her three years of membership, totaling 20 meetings. She led sewing as president in year one and secretary in year two, while serving as room improvement secretary and joining the Valley Sunshine club.
State figures show 4-H membership at 10 362 with a population of 691 009 giving roughly one member per 67 residents. National average is one per 150. Arkansas leads in proportion with one per 38. About 125 000 club age youths remain, with 1 in 18 enrolled. Extension service expands clubs in most counties.
The Sit Red Peppers Canning club of Beadle County met at the R. E. Schamber home on Tuesday August 19 with two members absent. Grace Wessels and Marion Mann demonstrated how to cut up and can a chicken. The talk will be at the Justor Fair and at the State Fair. Marion Mann and Clara Schamber canned pork and beef. A lunch was served by the hostesses at the close.
Lois Murray president of the Dakota Belles Room Improvement club resigns after a meeting at Claire Gleussing's home on August 19. Mildred Lyman, club reporter, notes the gathering aimed to honor the kittenbell comedy and Mr Cass.
The meeting covered reorganization for next year. Demonstration agent Mian Sa ta L. Dewing arranged exhibits at the club during the Junick Fair. A lunch was served at Evelin May's home after the business session. The girls sang club songs during the social hour.
Mrs. Ella Meyer led the Iroquois Javier Sunshine 4-H club in a dress removal of stains demonstration at Edith Sturgeon’s home on August 19. Ten members and eight visitors attended and plan to exhibit at the Junior Fair in Hu ron on August 23.
Registration for Doland city schools opens August 27 through September 1 for the 1920-31 year. Superintendent Guy W. Cook notes grade pupils register September 1. The district has renovated grade and high school buildings. Staff includes Cook as Superintendent and Science, Olson as High School Principal and Math, White in History and Athletics, Porter in English and Public Speaking, Sherwood in English Orchestra and Chorus, Bertrand in Commercial and Language, Mielke in 7th and 8th, Gelston in 6th and 5th, Peterson in 3rd and 4th, and LaCoat in 1st and 2nd.
C J Borum assumes duties in the division of crop and livestock estimates at the Li burezu' of agricultural economies with offices at State college He succeeds Joseph Orr who moves to Washington DC as a dairy statistics specialist Borum formerly served as assistant statistician in Indiana at Purdue University and holds a BA and MS in Vocational Agriculture Orr led at State College for three years on a three year term ending with his Washington assignment.
Aberdeen YMCA drum and bugle corps with 25 members will attend the Redfield Golden Jubilee celebration next week. Don Laird will accompany the group while Edie Chamberlain, the corps drum major, cannot go due to a farm injury.
The Clark county fair opens September 3 for three days at Willow Lake. Secretary George B. Otte notes the fair management and Blue Valley Creamery Institute sponsor a cow calling contest as a featured attraction after seeing success at other locations. B A cow.
Willem Kearney, in charge of Corn Palace decorations for the fall show at Mitchell, announced that work starts next week with about twelve men. Grin material has been purchased and more will be bought as progress continues, and a novel decoration plan is planned.
Sioux Falls college planned a larger chorus and reorganized orchestra and band. Prof Dan R James to present an operetta early in the school year. Music enrollment has grown for three years with courses in piano organ voice choir directing public school music harmony wind instruments violin. Vernon Alger will teach violin wind instruments and direct band and orchestra.
A large barn at the Elwead Grace farm in LeRoy township was burned this week. Horses and calves were saved but grain and feed were destroyed. Officials investigate with indications pointing to incendiary origin.
The Skelly Oil Company of Eldorado Kansas seeks a Brookings franchise to spend 100 000 to 120 000 on a gold place erection. P W Hummer of the local chamber outlines plans at a Rotary Club meeting. City commissioners give the first reading and will present the measure to voters if a second reading occurs. The franchise is framed as liberal with a gas user requirement.
The Vailey Sunshine 4-H Club plans a reorganization event around September 5 with Clara Schwarz as president presiding. Evelyn Woelpert notes the club has faced multiple medical issues this year and outlines upcoming business sessions and a planned game.
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