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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1930
Page
4
A SD speaker warns legislatures will debate tougher controls on trucks and buses amid highway damage concerns. Railroads dispute, but public argues trucks pay little toward highway funds while causing wear and hazards. Officials urge wider grades and pavement, weight limits, and stricter regulations to protect motorists.
Watertown Public Opinion highlights taxation banks and banking utility regulation and highway activities as top legislative concerns. The group backs targeting special taxes and relief for farm land, urges慎慎慎 cautious handling of state banks, and stresses balancing public welfare with bank owners’ rights while noting utility regulation requires careful approach.
The piece discusses municipal ownership debates and federal regulation of utilities, naming Northwestern Public Service and Northern States Power as examples. It voices hope for wise legislative counsel to regulate without harming utilities, notes highway and rural credit issues, and stresses reducing state government costs to restore public approval. It highlights the need for efficient operation of state government and cites a 423 percent cost increase under the Gunderson era.
The treasury department reports two of three goals for the Tom Thumb currency achieved: reduced circulation costs by one third and lower counterfeiting, with minimal threat remaining in some areas. The third aim, longer life of the notes, is not satisfactorily met as average life remains short.
A Kansas City report discusses roadside sign litter in Pennsylvania, noting clean-up drives that removed thousands of signs and ads. Officials warn continued neglect harms business and public decorum, urging stronger regulations to curb nuisance signs and stringently enforce rules.
Periodic schedule lists CBS NBC and local stations with programs and times. Multiple entries show orchestras, dance hour, religious and variety shows, and evening dramas across WABC WEAF WGN KOA KMBC KFI and others.
A brief item notes that readers can find today’s solution within the classified ads section. The tease points to a puzzle or promo linked to sticker rewards and invites attention to local listings for the expected answer.
Japanese student Miss Terada of Har om college spoke at a Kobe Kobe Girl Reserve meeting Monday evening. She described the Girl Reserve code and costumes, noting Japanese schoolgirls wear American dresses.
A Broadland Leaguers session featured the topic What is a Good Time led by Alice Glazier. The discussion, part of a Bromtland-Methotint event series, aimed to explore time concepts and community interests.
Twenty years ago in Huron items include officers nominated for Prairie Hose lodge No. 5 Ladies Society of B of L. F. and BE with Binning Brawner as president and Maude King as vice president. Visitors from Ipswich and a series of local moves and constructions highlight community life in Huron.
The Busy Bees of Cottonwood Lake met in December at leader Mrs. W. Platte's home. They scheduled a December 7 program to raise funds to send members to the Junior Short Course at Breakings and worked on a comforter to sell. A social hour, luncheon by Sica Bist, and sewing followed the meeting, with Bram Tubendt assisting.
The Lucky Lindy League held its fourth meeting on December 5 according to Elinor Spring. The flag salute and pledge were given. Names were drawn for Christmas gift exchanges. Plans were made for a program and a social to be held Friday December 12.
Evelyn Sorenson of Clay county, a member of Freya Dairy Calf and Freya Clothing clubs, recaps four years of 4-H work. She details calf prizes at county and state fairs, demonstrates on milk drinks and butter making, serves as club reporter and president, and notes clothing exhibits with multiple ribbons and a textile book win. She earned trips to Memphis and a junior short course for outstanding club member.
Wolsey girl Marion Mann earns a free trip to the Junior Short Course via Huronite. Vernon Busy Bees won the course, with Clara Scamber as delegate. Club fundraisers supported the effort amid a December 6 meeting at H E Schamber’s home.
Cooky Cooks met at Mor Hart's home near Hitchcock on Saturday to demo health fruit dishes and white sauce peas. Rose Walton notes members will bring a fruit dish and a fruit- prepared picture to the next meeting at Noriene Hewitt's home in January. A fruit crisp and apple Betty will be served.
Miss Margaret Peterson of Huron library lists a set of mystery titles for children including Merridy Road, Secret of Spirit Lake, Even Sam Blake, Treasures House, The Missing Kathleen Moon, Joan of the Journal and more. She notes many are engaging for readers and may not appeal to adults. Additional reviews and titles for boys and girls will follow in upcoming columns.
The Huron community backs Girl Scouts proposed fund to hire a full-time director for Beadle County. Tickets to see The Girl Scout Trail and Marilyn Miller in Sunny are sold only by scouts to support the drive. Shows run Dec 16 to 18, with several captains available to arrange tickets.
The junior high and grade school Girl Reserve inter club council in Huron will meet at 1 39 p.m. Saturday December 13 to discuss Christmas service work and plans for a January joint meeting. Irene Vale and Constantin Georgiades will serve as temporary chairmen until officers are elected.
A new girls 4-H club formed in North Huron with eight members joining sewing projects. Meeting at Mrs. Ralph Harvey’s home in December, the Huron Extension Club sponsors the group. Dorothy Swan elected president with Elemor Wreckerls as vice president, Lucile Taras secretary, Kathleen Conner treasurer, and Margaretere reporter. Mrs. Ralph Harvey named local leader. Next meeting set for December 18 at Mathreen Con ee’s home. Refreshments provided by Mrs. Harvey.
New Girl Reserve handicraft class taught by Mrs. Paul Myers met for the first time. Girls made bead chains, macaroni crafts, and textile items. Another session at Mrs. R A Shepard's home completed curtain tie backs. Advisers set a luncheon at the Y W C A and distributed December January material for club work.
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