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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1931
Page
4
A historical newspaper notice urges truthful, interesting, fair reporting without fear or favor. It calls for leadership, public accountability, and a forum open to all opinions, promising entertaining yet responsible journalism for the people.
The Thanksgiving charity game at Harvard stadium between Holy Cross and Boston College reportedly generated 75000 in receipts but faced a 21000 deficit and included 30000 guarantees for each team. The Boston Americans earned 15000 for Fenway use while Harvard stadium and advertising costs pushed expenses to 96000, raising questions about motives and proper aid.
The Argus-Leader argues direct election of senators produces demagogues and obstructive individualists. It cites Norris Brookhart Schall La Follette Borah Nye Heflin and Huey Long as examples and urges cooperation and party unity for constructive government.
Fans packed stadiums for charity football events with proceeds going to appeals. The piece notes public enthusiasm for paying to attend motion pictures or games that support good causes and cites a successful local example.
A Huron Legion official shares a story of a local donor who invited two needy boys to a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. One boy is the son of a long bedridden ex serviceman, the other from a county-supported family. The giver admits his own modest generosity but says the boys' happiness, and the memory of turkey, potatoes, cranberries, and pie, brought him even more joy.
The state banking department notes no state banks closed in November, signaling resilience. Experts credit capable, honest bankers who navigated a tough era, while cautioning the public against ill informed chatter about bank strength. No winter legislative session is planned.
The piece surveys looming 1932 races with Republicans defending the administration and Democrats structuring a bid around wide economic issues. It notes the absence of a single galvanizing theme beyond economics, cites free silver as a past headline factor, warns against inflationary missteps, and mentions a pastor calling for abolishing Thanksgiving while acknowledging its social value.
Sixteen Hyde County girls in the 4-H sewing project win top marks in The Huronite news writing contest with 26 stories. They also excel at the Hyde County fair earning prizes and a place at the State Fair. Leader Mrs. Porter Hall reports strong progress into year two, as Marion Thurston earns a freely won The Huronite prize and attends a Junior Short course.
Chicago announces $900 college scholarships to 100 4 H club boys and girls from 38 states for grain growing livestock feeding and home economics projects. Winners were honored at a luncheon at the International Harvester plant as part of the National 4 H Club Congress with praise from Cyrus McCormick Jr and Alex Legge.
The Huron Boy Scouts Troop 3 meeting featured opening exercises by The Flying Eagle patrol and a flag salute. Woodrow Gregory earned merit badges in printing handcraft bookbinding and Leon Bauman in merit ing and firemanship. Kirk Wheeler earned his second class badge. Black Bears won the inter patrol basketball game with 823 points while Flying Eagles led with 906 and Flaming Arrows had 445. The two losing patrols will host a party for the winners.
Mary Halls will lead the Polly Prim 4-H Club of Doland at a November meeting hosted by Alia Bellersley. Ruth Hill reports Ruth Hill was named delegate to the Junior Short course at Brook and Belen Robertson elected vice president. Members plan an entertainment and program for the Women’s Club meeting before Christmas, with Mary Hill named local leader in place of Mrs. Frenes Paul.
Archer B Gilfillan sheep herder from Harding county will speak at the 4 H club banquet in Brookings on December 30 during the eighth annual junior short course. His topics include The Sheep Herder in Literature and The Secret Sorrows of a Sheep Herder. District leaders and delegates to the National 4 H club camp at Washington DC will be announced.
An unnamed league provided gifts for local school students as part of an instructional event. The report notes missing league identification, hindering proper credit and suggesting future reporting include complete sponsors and place.
A jumbled list of numbered clues across horizontal and vertical sections includes terms like Unmarried men, Freshwater fish, Geode, and Constellation. The text blends misprints and partial phrases such as That chick remains an memorial and To attend, suggesting a crossword or puzzle page fragment with scattered definitions and stray letters.
Club reporters must include club or troop name and full leader details with each news or feature story. The instruction stresses listing the club, town or county in the upper right corner to ensure proper credit. A record is kept of all submissions and will be credited if a new contest occurs this year.
The Progressive Maids clothing club of Gettysburg reorganized for the new year at Dorothy Starkey’s home. They plan a summer club camp, fund raising entertainments and sales, and split into year groups for meetings. A prize will be offered to the outstanding girl next year from club funds.
Help for school lunch planning uses four committees. Group A prepares food, Group B serves, Group C cleans, and a bookkeeping group handles records. Pair older and younger children, rotate weekly, and ensure equal participation with changes on a weekday.
The text outlines each group’s duties and stresses smooth work when every child knows his own responsibilities. It emphasizes careful teacher supervision to ensure harmony and effective collaboration.
Twenty years ago in Huron notices include Clarence Mann of Sioux City visiting old friends, M J Dinneen health improvement, and brief regional travels. November bustle features trips to Chicago Rapid City and Pierre, plus visits from Verne Bonesteel and J C Graff with local residents and university ties.
Secretary Adams reports unrest in China with 120 marines at Shanghai and 500 at Beijing. The Asiatic fleet faced banditry along the Yangtze and Liadong rivers, yet the Marines remained for protection with no calls for combat. In Harbor View Ohio mayoral race ends in tie on Friday the 13th, L K Shovar wins after fourth term.
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