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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
4
The pardon board faced criticism whether or not to free Ewert, but chose restraint. The piece argues harsher punishment deters crime, notes low apprehension rates, and calls for stricter use of pardons while urging better officer incentives and crime prevention over broad clemency.
A New Jersey judge argues the Eighteenth Amendment may be invalid and suggests a constitutional convention approach. He notes higher courts have found no constitutional flaw and outlines four public positions on liquor, urging a resolution without endless quarrel.
The passage laments increasing sectionalism and interference with good government. It calls for two groups to agree on a procedure to unify their views for solving the liquor issue, criticizing the judge for inaction.
A prominent editorial argues that post crisis wealth will concentrate among big businessmen who bear heavy responsibility to society. It urges honest, civic use of power to provide life and prosperity for all, noting hopeful moves by some wealthy individuals and a Pierre suggestion to fund sidewalk upkeep this spring.
Five years after a management change American Nations bank recovered from bad paper and grew healthier under president S W Clark who served without salary. A wave of withdrawals weeks earlier led directors to close the bank to protect all depositors. Receiver C W Hookway appointed to salvage assets. bank salvage expected within weeks as examiner L H Sedlacek says solvency remains, with hopes for a full restart via Bancorporatan backing.
President Hoover faces senate criticism for claims that Congress is placing political battles over human misery. Some senators resist and defend legislative independence while praising Hoover's past relief work and financial stewardship. The debate centers on policy priorities and the president’s role in guiding unemployment relief.
Percival Peterson, Union county 4-H club champion, recounts his livestock projects from 1924 to 1927. He details calf purchases, sales, and profits, camp experiences at Elk Point and Beresford, sow and litter projects, T B testing, and a trip to the Junior Short Course in Brookings. He highlights rising responsibilities, county championships, and sponsorship by county agents.
Cooky Cooks Cooking club raised 32 dollars from a basket social and program at Tollefson school on December 17. Rose Walton reports the event directed by Mrs Louise Bobab. Girls exchanged Christmas gifts. Jo Aan Tollefson won prettiest basket and Hugh Palper won top prize basket.
Minneapolis Bethle hem Lutheran church Scouts adopt a six child family and parents out of work. Troop captains plan stockings and a dinner, toys and a play, plus Brownie fly up into Girl Scouts. Other troops sew, repair clothes, and deliver baskets to families in need.
Aaron Hoar of Avon in Fall River county, 15 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 165 pounds, attended the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. He lives on a southwestern South Dakota homestead, values club work, and aims to continue in 4-H. Last year he won county prizes for best 10 ears and best two bushels of corn, and this year he produced quality seed despite a hot dry summer.
Needy families will receive help through a drive organized by the Girl Reserve clubs of Huron high schools in cooperation with Associated Charities. Students are urged to donate canned foods, clothing, or money, with collection in session rooms and the dean of girls office. Contributions to be delivered to Associated Charities on December 23 under the service committee led by Brownell Sedam.
Neighborhood notes report Mr and Mrs Austin Myers Mrs H H Wareing and sister Ethel visiting Huron at start of week. J H Cole plans往 trips to Iowa Illinois and Michigan. Ella Reeves 67 died in Texas her body returned for burial funeral at MBE church. Esther Stevens 80 died at home funeral held at MBE church survivors Orrin Stevens and Palmer Gulickson. Millerschool to adjourn this week for mid winter holidays.
Geneva LeValley and Maryean Scruby received second class badges at Sacajawea troop meeting held at the Presbyterian church on December 17. The gathering opened with three Scout songs and funds from a movie sponsored by Huron troops were to be donated to Betty Martin, who would pass them to Mrs Camden Rayburn, finance chairman. After patrol meetings, games ran until 5 30, led by Jean Terpenning.
Robert Devers Bart Petersson and Shep Herd receive Tenderfoot badges from Beautrassier De John H. Faust at Troop 4 as weekly troop activities pause for Chiletesea holidays. The club plans a Wake Forest bike event at 1k Point in spring and hosts a Beresford camp in June. The speaker reflects on seven years in club work and health recognition at the State Fair.
Wolsey orchestra to play at a Friday dance at the Masonic Temple. Mrs R F Chenoweth Dr M E Cogswell and families and others attended the Messiah in Huron. Birth announce to C E Bowers in Aberdeen. Car destroyed by fire near C Fenner home. Board of education banquet planned for Dec 19 hosted by Bone Economics girls. Local visits and socials include Mr and Mrs Chenoweth in Huron and Cotton family in Wolsey. Miss Koenig and Pickell assist school health exams. Chatter-Eew club Christmas party hosted by Miss Viola Hanson. Loyal Rebekah lodge 35 met. members to donate to Odd Fellows home Christmas fund.
Sylvester Bickle hosted a dancing party at his Hamilton township home Saturday night. Robinsons were in La Pierre for shopping and business. A Bramhall carnival drew large crowds during the high school holiday weekend. Mrs Rath and Grace Landingham drove to Huron, visiting Stransky and Frances Seeman homes, plus Mayme Holewich of Bramhall and Ernest Black family of Riverside township. The Dr Wright family spent Saturday in Pierre. Bramhall local meeting elected H J Truman president, O E Parkinson vice president, A Totngiine secretary treasurer. Bramhall Thimble club met at the Tred Murphy home. officers for 183 were elected. Maude Rockwell read.
Laura Rath was named chairman with Mildred Gadd as secretary and treasurer. Bessie Kelly and Vivian Stingley join the flower committee. A community dinner at Mrs. Gadd's home preceded a business meeting where Mrs. G Wells was elected president and Mrs. Anton Dybdahl secretary and treasurer for six months.
Osceola community reports several illnesses including influenza affecting Osceola H C Schleuter and Donald Schleuter along with absences from school for Lucille and Cecile Davis. Social touches note Mr and Mrs Roscoe Graham hosting Masonic banquet and Mrs Raymond Walline entertaining. Jury service details mention Stuart Bros shipping to St Paul and Harold Sneller Finish Ward Edward Schleuter Roy Davis motoring to Buren. Andrew Estergard visited Huron on business. C C Danferth and Avis motor to Raymond and plan return Saturday.
Wessington residents report Harriet Zerfas recovering from a severe cold. Laura Hoffman of Hudson, formerly of the city, is noted as ill in a local hospital with a favorable prognosis. Social updates include Mrs. W. J. Eshler hosting Billy at her sister Mrs. H. E. Bowman’s home, Ray Marshall moving into Joan Schollian residence, and an alumnae basketball loss to Wolsey 20 to 19. A holiday cantata by Presbyterian Sunday school pupils is announced.
Hitchcock hosts Mrs F M Webb and the Ave of Clubs with high prizes and festive f ayers. Bridgeteers and guests at Mrs E E Dubois table party. Miss Thelma Lundquist works at McDonald’s. Poultry shipments to Chicago, new Ford cars, and two week Christmas vacation for Hitchcock schools announced. Townwide Christmas decorations light up four corners by the flagpole as Odd Fellows hold a large meeting with South Dakota officials present.
A distant cashier of the James Valley bank will take effect on January 43 and assume charge at Westport State Bank in Aberdeen. Lillian Longstaff, Oberlin College student, returns to spend Christmas with her parents in Huron. W A Roberts returns from Helena where he joins government land service. G Snyder and wife depart for California and western states. F S Walters Northwestern engineer leaves for Florida for winter to dodge South Dakota climate. Mrs John Hishen heads to Seattle for winter with daughter Mrs J B Coughlin. Carrie Bemis, visiting Huron, departs for Rochester Minnesota.
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