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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1929
Page
2
Pierre December report from the state highway commission calls for steps to curb the growing refunds from the motor fuel tax which totaled 4.46 million dollars for the year including 228 thousand in refunds. The commission notes refunds rising as gas use increases and urges preserving highway revenue.
GANN VALLEY December 11 Special A bazaar by the Lady Helpers Society of the Congregational church opened the new basement built under the church The event drew a total of 239 dollars from the entertainment and the chicken pot supper
Milwaukee engineers survey north of American island park to build a massive bulkhead along the Missouri River. The structure would deflect the river channel away from the island, protect tracks and preserve the park, likely starting after next spring's high water.
Redfield December 11 Special report states the State Bar association appointed a committee to investigate permanent county law and libraries. Terry F. Houcks chairs the panel with R A Dunham Clark Roy T. Bull Frey E. Snider and Walter M. Cheever among its members. The resolve passed at the annual convention and a report is due next year.
Debaters from Augustana college and South Dakota State college meet in Brookings for their first forum style debate on the disarmament question. State College will be represented by Aaron Menckel Harold Jordan and Ivan Johnson while Augie plans to field several members and hosts a question friendly open forum.
Committees in Pierre begin a multi month review of elementary and secondary courses to build a revised curriculum. Twelve methods are tested to shape a practical framework, data compiled by February, and a statewide handbook published next spring. KR W Kraushaar and Hazel Ott lead the effort under State Superintendent E G Giffen as teachers supply data for broader reference.
Mellette Garrett Harris post 151 of the American Legion has been reorganized after a year of inactivity and has elected new officers. E B McCallum is post commander with Palmer as vice commander, Sannecker adjutant, Fishback sextant, and Dan Palmer sergeant at arms. Open steam station Wellington details follow.
Mrs Calhoun, longtime Wessington resident, died Sunday at home after illness. Funeral services were planned for today with her husband and two sons and a daughter among the mourners. The survivor list includes Mrs A Neleon of Stickney, John and Andrew Calhoun.
Tulare residents report Mrs Myrtle Nicholl will head local Royal Neighbors activities for 1820. Other officers elected include Mrs Roeber as vice oracle, Mrs Josephine Craig as past oracle, Dora Schoeder as marshal, Mrs Bernice Spencer as manager, Mrs Lillie Brugger as outer sentinel, Mrs Laura Boyd as inner sentinel, Mrs Laura Binger as chancellor, Mrs Lillian Gilby as recorder, and Mrs Clara Hogman as receiver.
Brookings December 21 Special Dana Brown and Madeline White lead South Dakota State College students from Huron in forming a 21 home town club. Similar groups exist in Stopx Falla and Watertown. Officers will be chosen soon per Mise Brown.
Vermillion, Dec 11. Knerman J. James president of the University of South Dakota will speak at a Boy Scouts meeting in Sioux Falls Friday December 13. His subject will be Scout Training and Student Problems. Pierre, Dec 11. The 1930 paid up membership of the 10th district of the American Legion to 4,697, George Adams district committeeman, has announced. This is nearly half of the total 1925 membership of 9,524 Mr Adams said.
About 20 South Dakota State College students compete in a debate tournament at Unis Grove on Dec 11. Prof George McCarty heads the speech department and arranged the event. The top two competitors will receive medals from the college Kovensic council, recognizing skill and aiding varsity team selection.
Edward Sprade opens a meat market in Iroquois at the Crawford building. He and his family have moved into the James Osmond house in the town's south part.
The Rev. J. E. H. Black pastor of the Community church was unanimously re elected for another term. The session extended from January 1, 1980 to April 1, 1931, reflecting the church’s vote in Wressington.
Vermillion December reports show Clay County leading with 404 USD students, Minnehaha 72, Union 41. Other counties listed include Union 41, Yankton 23, Lincoln 26, Moody 27, Pennington 33, Brookings 6, and many more, reflecting widespread county representation in the USD student body.
D C Lew state insurance commissioner is in New York this week attending the national convention of commissioners of insurance.
The South Dakota State College extension service earns national recognition with an invitation to A. S. Anderson, director of extension, to speak at the American Farm Economics Association meeting in Washington. He discusses outlook for price trends, market conditions, and the use of United States Department of Agriculture data to guide farmers.
Pierre December 1 A Texas insurance company and a creamery as yet un identified filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of stately The National Underwriters with 500000 paid up capital will establish a South Dakota office at Har om under the direction of John W Johnr another incorporator The Farmers Cooperative Creamery association of Arlington was incorporated for 20000 by Nels D Asis gaard and W J Burdett The Kinnear Store company headquartered in Indiana withdrew its incorporation in South Dakota as business had ceased in the state
Washington report lists South Dakota names among postmaster nominees. Benjamin A. Williams of Abernleen, Jefferson Seals of Stowx, John C. Southwick of Watertown, and Harmaz versus Krueger in midwestern selections are noted in the ongoing appointment process.
Salem youth Mee rdolph Ta Sain of Salem at the University of Iowa named lieutenant colonel of the media unit. The appointment followed the student vote and is led by Lt. Col. Converse Th. Lews, commandant, and President Welter Jessup.
Winter sports take a central role at Mellette High School as students prepare for upcoming events. A skating party at McCargars Artesian Lake featured the season's latest outdoor activity with an Okt fashioned Wiener Youst event in the evening program.
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