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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

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Cy Kasper named state Legion commander at convention end

Rapid City bulletin reports Cy Kasper of Brookings football coach and athletic director at South Dakota State College elected state commander of the South Dakota American Legion for the coming year. He succeeds Carroll Lockhart. Christine Olson was elected Auxiliary president with Amy Anderson as retiring president. Delegates named to national convention include Congressman Royal C. Johnson and Kasper. Multiple district and auxiliary officers were elected across the state.

Rapid City T. C Cy" Kasper Brookings South Dakota State College South Dakota Department of the American Legion Kasper Legion Carroll Lockhart Watertown Christine Olson Sioux Falls Amy Anderson Aberdeen Lenker Lloyd Spencer Carle E. Lenker Colone P. H. McCormick Belvidere Royal C. Johnson Jack Irwin A. C. Beck Alcester Hay Deklotz Flandreau Wright Tarbell Thor Saudal Webster Roy Nord Faulkton Bol Ames Mitchell William Flamming Tyedall Jack Bowers White River L. F. Miller Vivian Tedth M.R. Kesk Onida George Puder Timber Lake James Magee Belle Fourche Walter Travis Bartley Archer Groton McKenzie Vic Widstrand Sioux Walls John W. Headley Eastelline Ernest Howde E. C. McKenzie Huron Charles Nazay Salon B. J. Skordahl Detroit Miss Olson Anderson Catherine Creamer Dupree Allie van Keuhren Clara Halls Garretson Eva Sherburne Madison Florence Lee Estelline Augusta Ewing Sisseton Clara Schneller Ida Whittetwore Yankton

High School Registration Set for Next Week

High school registration will begin Tuesday and run through Saturday noon, announced by superintendent A. J. Lang. Students may arrange private conferences with the principal about courses or transfer of credits. Junior high registrations start Wednesday after Principal G. Bell returns from Topeka, Kansas.

H. S A. J. Lang Tme Lang G. Bell Topeka Kans

Judge Rules for New York Publishers in Libel Case

Supreme Court Justice Alfred Frankenthaler ruled for Bernard H. Ridder Joseph B. Ridder and Victor Ridder finding Harry B. Haines publisher of the Paterson Evening News libeled them to drive them from Paterson’s publishing market. The Ridder brothers and their group own multiple newspapers including New York State Zeitung St Paul Dispatch Pioneer Press Paterson Press Guardian Adams 5 D American News and Grand Forks Herald. Washington report notes a White House dinner conference on the general business situation with President Hoover and three New York bankers plus Governor Eugene Meyer of the federal reserve board.

N. Y New York Supreme Court Alfred Frankenthaler Bernard H. Ridder Joseph B Victor Harry B. Haines Paterson N. J Evening News East Middle West New York States Zeitung St. Paul Dispatch Pioneer Prem Paterson Press Guardian Aberdam 5. D. American News Grand Forks N. D Washington White House Hoover Eugene Meyer Federal Reserve Board

Sub Scientists Sample Bottom of Arctic Sea

New York August 27 A radiogram from the submarine Nautilus to the New York American describes scientists sampling the Arctic Ocean bottom 5220 feet down. The core, 17 inches by one inch, shows brown surface turning pale blue, signaling long polar deposits. The test used a new deep sea bottom sampler designed and operated by Professor Sverdrup under Sir Hubert Wilkins.

New York New York American Arctic Ocean Sir Hubert Wilkins North Pole Arctic Sea Professor Sverdrup

Corn Ear Worms Menace Central U.S. Crops

Chicago dispatch reports widespread crop damage from ear worms, hog cholera concerns, drought, and grasshoppers across Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Montana and surrounding areas. Iowa corn losses heavy. hog supply threatened as hog cholera nears epidemic stage. Kansas drought relief varied. Minnesota wheat collapse to 60 percent. Montana major crops down at least 65 percent. Missouri forecasts a bumper corn crop despite overall stress.

Chicago Illinois Iowa South Dakota Wisconsin Charles D. Reed Weather Bureau U. S Kansas Minnesota Montana Missouri U. S. Department of Agriculture

Mrs Tyson Beaten In Quarter Finals In Golf Championship

Mrs QO Hill of Kansas City defeated her rival Mrs Geo W Tyson one up in the women's western golf championship quarterfinals. Hill birdied the 18th to win after all square final stages. Virginia Van Wie and Leon Pressler advanced, with Beebe and Arends winning their matches to reach the semifinals.

Highlany Rans QO. S. Hill Kansas City Geo. W. Tyson Hill All Square

Two Killed in Auto Crash Near Murdo

Two people die and a third injured when their car overturns on U S highway 16 west of Murdo South Dakota. Victims are Mrs H C Wade and Winthrop Wade both about 45 of Los Angeles California. Irma Wade 19 suffers a broken collar bone. H C Wade of New York City, husband of Mrs Wade, travels to the scene. The party was bound for New York. Los Angeles address of Mrs Wade is 3704 W 4th St.

Murdo U. S. Highway 16 Here H.C. Wade Winthrop Wade Los Angeles Calif New York Wadel

Pearl Creek Church To Hold All Day Meet

Pearl Creek Methodist church will host an all day holiness meeting announced by Rev. C. D. Arms. A praise service starts at 10 a.m. and Rev. Harry Blackburn will preach at 2 p.m. in the afternoon. Willard resigns Fargo ND Aug 21 Rex E Willard agricultural economist at North Dakota Agricultural College resigns after leaving a similar post at Washington State College Pullman.

Pearl Creek Church Pearl Creek Methodist Church C. D. Arms Harry Blackburn

James River Rises Slightly After Area Showers This Week

Weather and water news report a small James River rise after a shower last night bringing 0.7 inches of precipitation including hail. City pumping rose to 1,284,000 gallons as Hurdt’s 0.39 inch Monday night helped offset pumping. Artesian well progress slowed at 146 feet with a first flow expected near 800 feet. Ditch-well work shows rapid water flow and a 350 foot length, promising a substantial supply. Also noted is a Sioux Falls fire at Neptune Park damaging a dance hall for about 14,000 dollars after lightning, with rainfall measured across northern and eastern South Dakota.

James River Hurdt Hall Sioux Falls South Dakota Mobridge Brookings Huron Lemmon Yankton Neptune Park Canistota Salem Spencer Egan Moody County

Seek To Heal Break In Tammany Ranks

Albany dispatch reports Tammany Hall seeks peace with Governor Roosevelt amid defections over the New York City investigation. Insurgents split the caucus as the Senate and Assembly Democrats debate immunity bills, with 4 to 6 members opposing the plan and a special session possible Monday.

Albany New York City Franklin D. Roosevelt Tammany Brooklyn William Lathrop Love House Assembly Democrats

Circuit Judges Form State Judicial Group in South Dakota

South Dakota circuit judges meeting in Huron to form a judicial society possibly allied with the State Bar. Election of officers planned this afternoon, with Judge J H Bottum named chair and Judge Frank R Fisher secretary. Banquet tonight at Hotel Marvin Hughitt with Huron bar. attendees include Med in, Dougherty, Knight, Bakewell, Babcock, Hughes, McNenny, Taylor, Bartine, Eddy among others. About five circuit judges eligible for membership.

Circuit Court South Dakota Huron State Bar of J. H. Bottum Faulkton Frank R. Fisher Miller Marvin Hughitt Huron Bar John T. Medin Ray E. Dougherty Sioux Falls W. W. Knight Brookings R. C. Bakewell Plankinton Howard Babcock Sisseton John F. Hughes Pierre James McNenny Spearish Alva BE. Taylor John G. Bartine Oscoms Eddy Lemon Elighta

Walks Across Sea On New Water Skis

Dover reports Karl Naum estnik an Austrian skied across the English Channel from Cap Gris Nez to Shakespeare Beach on water skis. He was convoyed by a fishing boat and landed at 4 0 p m, describing a brief crossing of one of the world’s choppier waters.

Dover Karl Naumestnik Cap+ Gris Nex France Shakespeare Besch

Beadle County Valuations See Increases Across Board

Ten valuations in Beadle County were increased by the state board of equalization with no decreases. Agricultural land values rose three percent while structures on agricultural land gained ten percent. City of Huron outlets and city lot structures also up ten percent. Personal property shows notable jumps with furnishings and business fixtures each up fifty percent.

Beadle County State Board of Equalization T. H. Young Board of Equalization State Board City of Huron Wfonely

Convicts Attempt Break Ends in Multiple Deaths at Marquette Prison

Four convicts attempted a break at the Michigan state branch prison in Marquette. The acting prison doctor A W Hornbogen was killed and guard and trusty wounded as the men barricaded in the Industrial building. Three convicts then died by their own actions after the plot was foiled, and a fourth shot himself later. inmates included Tony Germano of Toledo Ohio and Leo Duver Charles Rosbury and Frank Hobtier. Warden James P. Corgan said initial riot fears subsided as guards restored order and all guns taken by prisoners were recovered.

Marquette Mich State Branch A. W. Hornbogen Tony Germano Toledo Ohio Birmingham Leo Duver Charles Rosbury Frank Hobtier Germano Hobier Larsan-Arthews Detroit James P. Corgan

Lightning Strikes Barn Destroys Farm Building

Forestburg reports a lightning bolt at midnight destroyed James Murtha farm barn five miles east of Woonsocket. Grain supply and a milk separator burned. two calves saved, most harness lost. Loss partly covered by insurance. Local damage followed a recent purchase.

Forestburg James Murtha Woonsocket

Central Bureau Weighs Central Buy Of Feed For Drought Areas

Governor Warren Green's relief committee studies centralized livestock feed buying to cut costs for drought and grasshopper hit counties. A revolving fund, county contributions, and broader purchases for coal and supplies are proposed. The clearing committee reviews county loan responses and plans surveys to determine needs and surplus. Federal loan rules and extension service exchange lists are analyzed for relief aid.

Pierre South Dakota Warren Green Relief Committee North Dakota Green

Coalition Cabinet Gets Down To Work In London

Prime Minister MacDonald leads a non partisan ministry aimed at saving the British finances amid unified opposition from the Is ber movement and labor groups. Parliament to wage economy measures starting September 4 as unions threaten to block options. Resignations praised for standing by the old administration and for declining to yield to the new program.

London MacDonald Isber Trades Union Congress Labor Party

Blue Green Algae Causes Odor In Huron Water

The city physician W H L Griffith explains that blue green algae, a microscopic plant, is responsible for the unpleasant odor and taste in Huron water. The algae are more abundant as the James River flow slows and the water stagnates. He says they won’t harm residents and aren’t numerous enough to affect eating spinach.

Huron James River W. H L. Griffith

Pioneer Banker Dies At Preston

J H Lloyd a pioneer Lake Preston banker and civic leader died about 9 o clock last night He served two terms as mayor and as president of the Lake Preston Commercial Club He headed the Bank of Lake Preston for 40 years retiring in 1923 The widow and four grandchildren survive The deceased was a Red Cross leader during the war and made trips to army camps He was born in Canada and settled in Lake Preston in the early eighties

Lake Preston J. H. Lloyd Lloyd Mer. Lloyd Wake Preston Siviz Paca Loyd Red Cross Canada United States

Pennsylvania Man Wins Trap Shoot Title at Grand American

Crowther of Chestnut Hills Pennsylvania won the thirty-second Grand American trapshooting tournament amateur title after a perfect 200 of 200 in the feature event. He defeated champions from 41 states the Canal Zone and Canada to claim the crown and succeed K F Woodward of Houston Texas. Professional champion Earl Donahue of Minneapolis won a shoot-off against Rush Razee of Denver after tying Razee at 199.

Vandalia Steve Crowther Chestnut Hills Pennsylvania Canal Zone Alberta Canada K. F. Woodward Houston Texas Ted Renfro Del Mont Joe Hiestand Hillsboro Earl Donahue Minneapolis Rush Razee Denver Razee Donahue

Surface Water In Huron Found Dangerous In Tests

City physician W. H. Griffith reports water from five private surface wells under 100 feet deep contains colon bacilli indicating possible health danger. Boil water before drinking and shake to aerate it. Surface well water planned for city use will be treated with chemicals to reduce risk, he says.

Huron W. H. Griffith Griffith

O'Brien Hearing Set For Tomorrow

A preliminary hearing for Thomas O'Brien, former president of the closed Haven State Bank, on embezzlement charges and alleged loaning of funds is scheduled for tomorrow in Justice Court in Gettysburg. The hearing was postponed from August 15 at the defense's request. alleged embezzled sums include 2000 and 5000 dollars plus a 10000 dollar loan to himself.

Gettysburg Ane Thomas O'Brien State Bank of Haven Marten O'Brien

Levy Set At 14.64 Mills For Huron Schools

Huron expects a 12.45 percent drop in the school tax appropriation this year, from 220,448 to 195,026 dollars. The 1164 mill rate reflects reduced funding plus higher city property valuation. Opening Sept 8, repairs included gym enclosure at Wilson and new classrooms. twelve new teachers join, with a new school nurse among staff changes.

Huron A. J. Lang Lang City of Lincoln School Illinois Avenue Tenth Street Wilson School Washington School Fourth Street Iowa Avenue Star of Huron

Weather forecast for Huron and South Dakota

A somewhat unsettled cool night gives way to fair conditions Friday for Huron with cooler temperatures tonight and fair Friday. in South Dakota, a fair night and Friday with cooler tonight and slightly warmer Friday afternoon.

Aecees Huron South Dakota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cy” Kasper State College Olson Bolt Michigan Governor’s “Clearing Committee Dean C. Larsen Stateenliege George Starting Charles McCaffree Hyds Zald Wyoming North Utah Idaho Nebraska Hyde Congress Department Preston Velma Randall Burtrum Minn Wessington Springs Mt. Vern Eleanor Feeney Mount Vernon Northern Normal University of Minnesota Nina Wright McKinley School Hitchcock Huron College Selma Dahlberg Neb Hastern State Teachers College Edythe Keck St. Lawrence Ruth Wilcox Wagner Dakota Wesleyan Dena Kolderie Wilson Miss Wood Evelyn Barlowe Barrett Mrs Wood Dorothea Grass Misa ‘Wood Mabel Heldstab Howard Teachers College Oshkosh Wis St. Barnabas Hospital Training School
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