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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
4
An essay defends Santa Claus as a symbol of magic amid hard times. It argues that children keep belief in wonder, and that fantasy, faith, love, and romance enrich life even when practical realities bite. The piece warns against letting Christmas spirit fade.
The Philadelphia mint faces a severe slump while the rest of the system stays buoyant as unemployment and weak business reduce coin withdrawal from banks. Government presses churn out gold and silver coins and crisp new bills to meet Christmas demand, with $22,000,000 in $20 gold pieces struck for the rush. Memorial medals and anniversary coins are urged to capitalize on mint activity.
A Yankee skipper completes a 32 foot world voyage, rivaling Drake in daring and imagination. The writer argues true inner experiences elude most travelers, noting the need for a special genius to convey essence beyond facts.
A reflective piece explores the adventurer’s fear during solitary nights at sea and distant lands, contrasting loneliness with awe. It describes the thrill of sunset, towering peaks, and ships gliding by at night, emphasizing personal emotion and grandeur.
The article notes a general drop in football patronage and budgets across colleges, with student papers seeking less emphasis on the sport. It cites Eden Valley Minnesota community banking cooperation and a push for better roads as signs of a broader call for prudent, cooperative action nationwide. It also mentions the ending of a campus romance at the state university.
Yankton Press and Dakota argues that excessive taxes reduce revenue through evasion and dissipation. It cites real estate burdens, shrinking taxable base, and rising public costs. It calls for tightening gas tax rules to curb bootlegging and urges relief for general property taxes as the legislature’s priority.
The New York Nation asks Stuart Chase how to govern if made dictator. He envisions a large state planning board guiding industry toward what is deemed essential. His satire notes modern plans risk restricting consumer choice and triggering public backlash.
A reader recalls starting winter flying lessons at Rapid strikes airport. Despite cold, the instructor and winter gear kept the flight warm and smooth, with the writer noting winter air feels surprisingly tolerable after summer instruction and praising the unparalleled movement of the plane through bracing conditions.
4-H club girls showcased repurposed Grandma era items at the National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Ruth Carsten of Gage county Nebraska rebuilt a walnut sewing machine into a study table, earning top honors. other entries from Dorothy Bruner of Jefferson county Kentucky and Florence Dressel of Guthrie Oklahoma highlighted ingenuity with salvaged pieces and improvised lighting.
Nokomis Lutheran Church Troop 21 led a city-wide effort collecting 25 bushel baskets of clothing, a truckload of toys for local fire stations, and over 2000 pounds of paper for Salvation Army. Scouts 113 and 63 planned a three-part district drive and anticipate a competitive finish as material is gathered for distribution to needy families.
The regular meeting of Huron Boy Scouts troop 2 opened with the flag salute and pledge. Scouts Frost Hartwith and Hill carried the colors. Hill reportedly stepped on the flag during the pledge. The troop planned a window display.
The Happy Helpers C. L. of Seneca aim to lift spirits and be better citizens this year. Secretary Lawrence Wheeler says members are proud to be part of the league and to contribute to its good work.
The Boy Scouts of America rally to support relief efforts under The President's Emergency Committee. James E. West cites 120 Scouts as ushers at a Baltimore Marine Band concert for relief funds. Birmingham Scouts offer to aid the Chamber of Commerce, 15,000 relief-literature pieces sent, and Monmouth County Scouts pledge 2,110 volunteers to sort and assemble supplies. Toy collection and repair drives flourish across Central South Dakota as Scouts run toy shops and house-to-house campaigns to aid needy children.
Sacajawea Troop 2 held a Wednesday afternoon drill with patrol inspections a flag salute and a chorus of the Girl Scout promise. Attendance reached 38 with patrols Beavers Busy Bees and Bluebirds in separate sessions. Miss Marie Altreith of the national staff will visit Huron troops in late February.
A cryptic style puzzle listing horizontal and vertical clues with partial phrases and scattered letters. The grid references include multiple numbered hints like 15 Person entitled to vote and 27 Tin container, plus entries for objects, actions, and names, all interwoven with misspellings and fragmented terms.
A brief note lists Western New York during the French and Indian War era mentioning Robison Cru soe and Daniel Defoe. It references grades four to eight and a picture book for younger readers titled Marygold Garden by Katé Greenaway aimed at pre-school and elementary grades.
In the absence of a dependable oven, steam the cakes under waxed paper layers or greased paper, using a steamer or steam dacker. After steaming, dry slowly in a warm oven, then finish with a slow bake. A steam pressure cooker can be used with specific timing. A Golden Advent cake recipe is provided with quantities for light and long keeping fruit cakes, including fruit, nuts, flour, butter, sugar, eggs, juice, and flavorings, with bake times from 1.5 to 2.5 hours at 300 to 325 F.
About fifteen American Legion Auxiliary members met at the Legion ball and prepared food jars for welfare work in the community. Attendees contributed jars of meat or vegetables for canning and a pie social was held to support the effort.
Vague OCR fragment describes lighting effects and large Christinax figures near estate area and streets in the city, noting small trees and elevated illumination along the area. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm specific events or entities.
Twenty years ago in Huron residents share holiday travel plans and visits. Mrs Thomas Lauters and Mrs Leonard Hoffman head to Minneapolis while Earl Snyder Spencer and Nettie Farlee visit C G Bradford. Several others travel to Crawfordsville Chippewa Falls and Kansas for holidays. marriages and homecomings noted. A new electric light cluster is installed at R O Grover’s drug store on Dakota.
In Wellington Springs on December, Masons and Eastern Stars held a joint installation. Masons installed Neal Powell as worshipful master with Harry F. Janse senior warden and EB R. Buck as junior warden. other officers named include Henry Anderson treasurer, C. S. Peterson steward, J. W. Foster deacon, J. Waybright tyler, Dale Powell marshal, J. J. Carson chaplain, installing officer Alden Cutler. Eastern Stars installed Worthy Matron Mrs. F. N. Setterstrom and tabled officers such as associate matron Mrs. Clyde Price, worthy patron Harry Jan Sen, conductress Mrs. J. J. Carson, secretary Mrs. H. B. Cook, treasurer Mrs. Henry Anderson, and other officers including Mrs. C. G. Webb chaplain and Mrs. Delmar Buhl organist. Henry Anderson also served as sentinel.
A dinner at the Bill Malone home honored three birthday honorees. Senior guests included Mrs. Bill Malone, George Bemis and Dwight Randall. Others present were Mrs. D Randell, Mr. and Mrs Roy Barill, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Randall.
A charity show drew steady crowds and reported strong donations. Organizers say the proceeds will be allocated to welfare programs and community assistance efforts.
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