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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1929
Page
4
The Huronite denounces Senator Norris and his insurgent allies, arguing their schemes cost South Dakota a million dollars yearly in taxes. The paper pledges to oppose their efforts and to stand for Northwest interests until Norris and his associates are gone.
Leona Schmidt of Clark County represented South Dakota as county champion at the Eighth Annual 4H Club Congress in Chicago. The winner, daughter of Herbert Schmidt of Willow Lake, recounts four years of club work including canning, dressmaking, and leadership roles, culminating in recognition at the congress and trips to Brookings and state events.
The Huronite calls for a series of senatorial investigations to test whether Norris is the sole honest voice on economic and political matters. It questions motives of other lawmakers, critiques Norris opponents, and defends a tariff resolution drafted by Carl Jones of the Minneapolis Journal as beneficial for farmers and the Northwest while noting paid advertisements may or may not relate to the issue.
Friends of Missouri river development praise Patrick J. Hurley after his appointment as secretary of war to succeed the late James W. Good. They note his deep study of the river project and belief he will push development as funds permit. John H. Kelly of the Sioux City Tribune calls Hurley a reliable ally and expects him to act in line with Hoover’s vision for inland waterways.
A farm wife Mary Hyams of Iowa earns national fame and $2000 by canning 800 quarts of produce in a year. Her prize winning home canning shows real glory comes from doing one’s job exceptionally well every day, inspiring other overworked wives and mothers.
The piece outlines Germany's approaching nationwide referendum on the Young plan and the nationalist strategy to abstain. It notes the need for about 23 million votes and that organizers fell far short, signaling a likely defeat. It argues the referendum may still reveal a shift away from the Versailles status quo and hints at local economic hopes in Redfield for new industry.
Four-H clubs in Osage County finalize reorganizations and officer elections as December 31 approaches. Lee’s Hustlers led by Lee Parkhurst plan potato projects, with seven members and 28 companions. Other clubs like Live Wire Soy-Litter and Low-Litter Clad boast small rosters and officer teams. Many members take two projects such as Prairie Maid with baby beef and dairy calf work, Kiwanis Dairy Club with Berl Simantel as adviser, and the Jim Dandy Calf Club led by Max Radcliffe.
D C Mira of Pierre traced the rapid growth of the Young Citizen's League from a one-school Brown County group to about 100 000 South Dakota boys and girls. He spoke at the Rapid City convention during the education session of the South Dakota Education Association. He noted the league meets a need in education by teaching citizenship and civic attitudes.
The Miller high school mixed chorus presents Christmas cantata The Adoration at the high school auditorium on Sunday evening December 15. A Christmas play The Magis Star under Green and White Masquers features a large cast including Mother Javernia Moncur Ely Alvin Greenacre Nell Marion Thomas and many others in a community troupe performance.
Huron Junior High Girl Reserve planned a Christmas party at their Monday after school meeting presided by Caryle Vieth the club president. The event was to be held with details forthcoming.
Clyde Marshall of Payne school won third prize in a Beadle County Public Health association essay contest on why people should buy Christmas Seals to fight tuberculosis. The piece, printed with permission from the South Dakota Public Health director, praises Christmas seals and the Tuberculosis campaign, notes camp activities, and urges state residents to continue funding prevention efforts.
The Fedora Shorthorn club reorganized at W. Meade's home with six members. Four new members joined, each owning a Hereford calf. Elected leaders are Kelsey as president, Raeburn Buthiem as vice president, and Donald Meade as secretary. County Agent S. W. Jones and district club leader C. H. Thompson attended.
Willow Lake, Dec 1 The city adopts a curfew for residents under 16 requiring minors to be off streets by nine PM unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The ordinance applies only to Willow Lake residents and not to nonresidents.
A brief meeting record notes Braden presenting at the Broadiind ECG club gathering in December as the group records a win or positive result.
Front page notes from Huron show building work at the Masonic temple and various local movements including Miss Grace Hart’s hospital stay, court term adjournment, and numerous residents traveling to Aberdeen Sioux Falls Pierre and Omaha. Commissioners meet December 3 to 5 1929 approve many salary and office accounts.
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