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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
4
An appeal for Christmas seal purchases cites Bigelow on progress against tuberculosis, noting deaths dropped from 200 per 100 000 to under half and urging more funds. South Dakotans are reminded Camp Wanzer benefits from seal proceeds and local support is urged.
The editorial argues against a Spanish custom explanation and recalls a WWI era practice of passing responsibility. It cites President Hoover and a World’s Work critique noting the push for unified enforcement under one agency, framing the issue as shifting blame rather than solving enforcement gaps.
Editorial notes a lack of centralized control since prohibition began with two agencies under Treasury and Justice, plus state bodies. It urges single responsibility and new legislation, referencing Hoover’s June recommendation for a joint congressional committee to study the issue, while Congress has yet to act.
Beadle county farmers form a farm management club as a step toward better agricultural conditions. The piece argues relief comes from combining legislation with farmer cooperation and starting improvements on the farm. It stresses organized, systematic effort over ad hoc action.
The article discusses Florence Bayard Hillses and Mrs Davis urging that housewives be listed as home makers in the census. It praises recognizing housewives as workers and calls for an eight hour day and annual two weeks vacation for wives of American workers, noting long-standing demands and gendered labor issues.
A World Herald reader seeks help on weight and marriage. The editor rebuts the idea that being heavier is a problem and questions dieting as a cause, noting many married women are heavy and that weight should not deter devotion or motherhood.
Ella Mae Hogelman of Miller becomes a 4-H leader at 13 after joining at 10. She now heads two first year sewing divisions in Hand County with Sara Dewing directing. Hogelman highlights multiple prizes at county and state fairs and plans to expand the club, Milady’s Dressing Table demonstration, and junior short course trips.
The Clyde Crusaders reorganized for the new year at a November 20 meeting at the Guy Oviatt home. Harold Reaves was named president Johnny Reaves vice president Orin Oviatt secretary treasurer Ruth Fuller reporter Thad Oviatt re-elected. Harold gave a talk titled Progress That Dairying How Made in the Past Century followed by a debate on Holsteins versus Jerseys with Orin Oviatt and Johnny Hewies on the affirmative and Gogege Conrad Isabelle Conrad on the negative.
Wessington Springs youths Stanley Long and Harry Hodgson named as representatives for the Junior Liberty 42H club of Seraud county. At a Wendell Swanson home meeting two new members Dick Bryson and Vernon Christ joined the club. Projects include baby beef sow litter and sheep. Marty Hodgson serves as club reporter.
Lois Goldsmith of Hamlin county earns trip to Chicago to compete in National Health contest. She has four years in food clubs with multiple prizes at county achievement day and State Fair, volunteers in 4-H club department, and maintains perfect attendance.
Canova high school students traveled to Sioux Falls last week to see Julius Caesar along with The Merchant of Venice Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth performed by a national company. Genevieve Hamper played Brutus wife and Joan Hattilton played Brutus.
Sixteen 4-H members in Miner county have started feeding calves as part of a local 4-H program. The group focuses on livestock care and skills development for youth participants.
County agent Jones notes four additional beef entries expected and announces new rules. Calves shown in the senior class must be born between January 1 and May 1, 1929, while juniors include calves born after May 1. All baby beeves must be steers this year.
Freeman school in Miger county reports high averages with Eylna Fredrick ssen at 97 percent and several students listed with 94 to 96 percent averages. Teacher Misa Marie Mitchell noted the top scores as part of the Freeman school record.
Two Canova Girls Glee Club divisions entertained Red Cross drive winners Tuesday evening. Leaders Miss Bennett and Miss Countryman guided the two groups as they canvassed the Canson district for Mrs. Joan Duxbury in charge. The drive raised a total of 46 dollars, a marked improvement over last year.
The Rudy Dairy Calf Link held its regular meeting Wednesday evening. New literature was distributed and record books were checked. Roy Care, county agent, attended.
The Young Citizens League launches its statewide essay and speaking contest with materials prepared by the Department of Game and Parks in cooperation with the Yankton League. County contests will award prizes and medals, with enrollment aids sent to superintendents for distribution to YC S chapters and members. A full time secretary is planned to manage compiling and distributing enrollments. The conservation theme focuses on natural resources including woods waters and wildlife. Special divisional contests for primary and intermediate grades are planned under D C Mills with prizes, and eight upper-grade contestants will reach the site contest.
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