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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
2
Pierre reports the first 150000 of rural credit baby bonds have oversold. Director W. M. Wi says better conditions could yield 1000 worth sold annually to South Dakota investors. He notes potential to surpass 500000 yearly and cites a 5 year 5 percent rate versus 14 percent elsewhere, with costs per sale around 11 dollars.
J Madison December 16 The annual Christmas program at Eastern State Normal School will be at 4 pm next Sunday under the direction of James McKenzie and Mrs. Mary Mundt. Open to the public free, it will feature anthems and carols by the choir of more than 60 voices and a one act Christmas play Dust of the Road. No separate plans for Christmas programs at the two training schools.
Mitchell reports 43 students named to the honor roll for the autumn term at Wesleyan University in Dakota. The roll is divided into three groups by GPA and course load, with three-point max for honors and criteria requiring at least two majors and no grade below B.
Wolsey NAW meets elects Mire. F. C. Gordon as trade leader and Mrs. A. C. Bonnes as vice oracle along with other officers for the coming year. An exposition titled The Blue Belt a fairy tale of Norway is set for December 20 at 8 PM in the assembly room by upper four grades under Miss Anna Darling.
The Jolly Neighbors club north of Carpenter met with Mrs. Harry Helken. An exchange of Christmas gifts was the main entertainment of the afternoon. A light luncheon was served by the hostess at the close of the gathering.
The golden helmet worn by Felice Vidal, a Madison football star, is donated to Stuart Little Reynolds, son of Madison high school athletic coach G. W. Reynolds. The black banded gold helmet arrived this week and is proudly displayed by the Reynolds family.
Miss Bone Goodenough of Springfield, daughter of Prof and Mrs H H Goodenough, a senior at Oberlin, received a 295 dollar cash scholarship for English proficiency. She studied two years at Southern State Normal, writes at Oberlin, and has poems published in Pasque Petals and Olympian. Her November 1932 Olympian poem Courage portrays hardships of winter across South Dakota and nearby states.
Sisseton Decorates Main Street with colored lights stretching lamp to lamp. A planning committee from American Legion, fire department, and Lions club will host a Christmas party for children, with each group contributing one cent toward guards for the event.
Yankton college drama department announces a 1833 season with Hedda Gabler on March 3 as part of National Drama Week. Delt chapter of Theta Alpha Phi sponsors the event. Earlier, Alberta Casella’s Death Takes a Holiday drew strong praise, with prior stagings of She Ivor Dear and The Lang Christmas Dinner. Upcoming includes Man with the Flower in His Mouth and Romeo and Juliet. Richardson’s Band to play at Saturday dance with a 10-piece outfit and added entertainment. usual prices apply.
In Hitchcock on December 2 the Nujoy theater hosts an operetta titled Betty Jane's Christmas Dream performed by the city eight grades with Avis Voorhis and Drasulla Wright in lead roles. Maxine Slitter plays the pianist and directing teachers include Esther Whitney Rosamond Zuber and Mee Grady. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Scholtz on December 6 at the Family home, both mother and child reported well.
The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Lawrence held a special meeting at Mrs. Frank Clegg’s home. District president Mrs. Ruth Dukes attended as guest. Twelve members were present and lunch was served by Mrs. Ruth Danieleon and Madie Clege.
A dissolution of partnership between B. J. Linpert of Denison and Carl Krothatt and Matt Alters was announced. An auction at the Krothatt farm sold 105 head of cattle, but poor weather reduced attendance and calves fetched about $173 each. Cor Griffee of Clark acted as auctioneer.
Vermillion December 16. Dr. Herbert S Schell history professor told the South Dakota Research club the Dakota immigration drive aimed to attract settlers and fuel statehood. Newspapers aided promotion while railroad agents clashed with immigration efforts over enticing settlers, including Hutterite and Mennonite groups facing transport subsidies and land deals.
The South Ben Kata board of finance accepted a 15100 payment on the hail insurance department debt to shire sinking funds and extended 5000 to next June. The department paid 10000 principal and 5400 interest on its sinking fund. The remainder was extended on AG Sherpe’s motion, noting prior 35000 paid over three years with hope for further reductions as conditions improve. Department officials say loans can be repaid from profits.
Two Frankfort area businesses were burglarized recently. Edwin Regatz’s James River Implement Co. lost two storage batteries and radiator solution. C M Lang’s Highway Service station reported ten dollars in change and gas and oil stolen. Both sites have prior robberies, and proprietors fear a habit. A Chevrolet car with three men was sighted near the stations at night as the only clue.
Anna Slagle and Mrs Orb Moree hosted about 60 friends in Carpenter for a card party with whist as the main pastime. Jenny and Matt Alers won high scores, Margaret Krutholf took the score prize, and prizes were awarded at close with refreshments served picnic style.
The junior class play Out of the Ark Came Nash was presented in Forestburg with a large cast of 16 students. Clara Welton was absent due to illness, replaced by Thelma Hine. The production drew a good-sized audience and the cast and instructors earned commendation for a very entertaining comedy performance.
In St. Lawrence on December 16 a special gathering of past noble grand officers featured a Christmas atmosphere with decorations and favors. Mrs Susan Conke was presented with an award for perfect attendance throughout the year at a 2 pm ceremony.
The placement bureau, led by W. Hyde, announced an early start today. The initiative aims to streamline teacher assignments and begin next term preparations promptly.
Lee Harned, accused of selling liquor, was nabbed after delivering a pint to a hotel room. Deputies John Minder and another officer were among his customers. He faces charges of selling liquor and will plead in Siothe Falls after waiving hearing.
Special report from St. Lawrence details a widespread sickness with serious colds and several semilet fever cases. More than 100 students reported absent at Miller School and nearby areas, causing concern over possible school closures until the epidemic subsides.
Real estate transfers from Hyde County include filings by Erastus Cornell official abstractor and multiple parties such as Matilda Smith, John L Vollam, and Max Ortmeier to Henry Trei. Sheriff transfers also list Ethel Montgomery and Oscar Evenson to Annie Matheson with parcel details in sections and townships. Also reported are a December sentencing of Herman Messe in Aberdeen for illegal liquor sales and community notices about Scout events, joint Eastern Star installation, and Willow Lake Boys activities.
Professor Haines of the University of South Dakota says synthetic gems may outshine real stones. He notes bubbles and shape concerns in early specimens and advises buying gems with a proven existence of over three years. He also predicts commercial diamonds remain a future prospect.
Forestburg on December 16 reports Mr and Mrs James Howe celebrated their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. The couple observed the milestone with family and friends at their home and were honored with greetings and gifts from relatives local neighbors and community members.
An all day reception celebrated the trends of the era with dinner for guests and a return of all their children for the sevent. Old friends visited and offered congratulations as the honored couple recalled earlier days in a warm, familiar atmosphere.
Forestburg district No.1 petitions to dissolve were declined at a circuit court hearing before Judge Frank Smith in Mitchell. The ruling forbids any further meetings or actions by boards attempting to withdraw lands from Silver Creek, Union, and Oneida townships.
Pep meetings have been held in Raymond high school for fifth through eighth graders ahead of bag shelf ball games. Mr. Herter's group staged a boxing match that delighted attendees. The first debate elimination is set for this afternoon at 1:00 on the tax revenue question. The P. F. A. will meet December 22 in the high school auditorium at 7. The Christmas program will be presented by grade pupils of the school.
Forestbars to host Christmas program in Forestsurg with Presbyterian Church and local churches organizing festive activities. Santa Claus will present a large tree and gifts as part of the season celebration and community outreach.
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