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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1933
Page
4
Entry at the Huron post office shows second class matter rate details. Courier service in the city of Huron lists per week charges and mailing options. South Dakota residents pay monthly and semiannual rates, while U S addresses incur yearly charges.
A long OCR fragment blends a cryptic word puzzle with scattered notes on recipes and culinary tips. It mentions historical hints, names, and half-formed clues alongside a lengthy pasta of recipe steps for Chicken Souffle, fritter batter with raspberries, and Moravian chocolate cake ideas.
South Dakota agriculture dean Larsen argues that if Americans each eat one more pound of butter yearly the 75 million pounds of surplus would vanish. He cites vitamin A and D benefits, parallels with Denmark and Sweden, and urges Dakotans to prefer butter to substitutes to raise prices.
An eminent scientist traces the dust storm of November 12 from British Columbia to New York, via microscopic analysis of Buffalo dust. Findings include spores of micro fungi moss plant hairs protozoan shells and mineral fragments such as quartz tourmaline zircon and feldspar, with volcanic glass fragments observed along a 3000 mile route.
Dust storms of the last great ice age piled thick loess deposits across mid latitudes. Science Service notes these winds lasted for many winters, creating beds that now form some of the richest agricultural lands.
A. M. Eberle of State College Extension asks South Dakota farmers to use local papers to learn about the corn hog plan and $15,000,000 in government payments. He warns isolated farmers with broken phone or radio access may miss crucial developments and potential earnings.
The U S Supreme Court overturned an old legal rule barring a wife from testifying for her husband in criminal cases saying increased juror intelligence and cross examination justify letting spouses testify. The case involved a North Carolinian convicted of conspiracy to viol ate dry laws. Also notes Woonsocket News marked its fiftieth anniversary with editor E B Oddy reflecting on a quarter century at the paper and its bond with readers.
The piece lampoons seasonal complaints about mosquitos in summer and slippery sidewalks in winter. It jokes that mosquitos mostly appear with warm weather while ice and cold spark endless chatter about conditions, noting the cycle of hot and cold critics and the social backlash of each season.
A muddled roundup lampoons Cheese Week with jokes about governors and first ladies dining on cheese at the White House. It notes nostalgia for classic cheeses while mocking themed weeks and public excess, referencing Virgil Pliny Homer and regional production hints.
Girl Scouts plan homemade Christmas gifts using river reeds, pine needles, and bottle corks for quirky decorations. They also restore battered dolls with paint and dressing, and invite less fortunate girls to join holiday hikes, supported by Emergency Relief Administration referrals.
Scout Troop 3 of Huron Bay held a weekly meeting to read the oath, review minutes, and discuss clues. Captain Keller explained Roosevelt celebration plans as Harold Owens, the scribe, noted the score in a competition with the Flying Eagles patrol still ahead, and the meeting closed with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
After a club meeting Mrs Halbor served refreshments including fruit and ice cream and cookies. The text notes 4 H girls discussing their years work and expressing pride in their chance for a wonderful trip with Valois mentioned among supporters.
Mrs J J Becker hosts the Handy Hemmers 4 H Sewing club at 196 Tenth Street Southwest for reorganizing into a roads and nutrition project. The first meeting elected Mary Hendrickson president Irma Hale vice president Marion Link secretary Marion Celvert treasurer Marjorie Lang reporter. A Christmas party was planned for December 23 at a member's home.
Halene Irving reports the Sand Creek Skillet squad chose topics for demonstrations this year. First year group will showPreparing a School Lunch Making Quick Breads Making Biscuits Preparing Puddings Preparing Soup Making Omelets Canning Tomatoes Serving Cereal Cooking Dried Fruits and Table Service. Second year group will demonstrate Yeast Breads Judging Yeast Breads Making Fan Rolls Preparing Fruit Salads Whole Wheat Bread Canning Meats Preparing Cookies Making Salads from Cottage Cheese Baking Sponge Cakes Making Jelly Baking Doughnuts.
Rosebud Young Citizens group decorated their schoolroom. On Thursday afternoon eight white cardboard stars were made for the windows with tinsel sewn around the edges. They plan wreaths for the blackboard border. Teacher Miss Vera Smith led the activities.
Dwight Brusse eighth grade teacher announces a Christmas program on Thursday December 21 with participation from Meyers or Kelly schools. Miss Kathryn Da Marguerite greets attendees as students perform. Parents and friends are expected to attend.
Fragmentary text mentions possessive terms and an outlander but lacks clear event, names, or location to form a plausible news item. The readable portions suggest a wordplay or mis OCR rather than a reporting fact. No definite persons or organizations are identifiable.
Twenty years ago in Huron, Attorney McClaskey returned from Omaha, William Habel left for West Point for the holidays, Walshead of Yale spent a few days here, ALA Chamberlain came home from the Capital City, and Hansmt returned by auto from Woonsocket after a brief visit.
Pupils finish Pioneer Booklets amid celebration as students sing the pledge and recall the project’s aim. Teachers note steady progress and completion dates, with the school community praising effort and cooperation.
South Dakota Supreme Court upheld a Minnehaha County circuit court ruling on the Zochert estate taxes, reducing the amount due to 5727.08 plus 7 percent interest from Nov 14 1921. The ruling clarifies that interest may be collected only after circuit court judgment and discusses the six year statute of limitations and tax collection procedures. Judge W N Skinner wrote the majority opinion with Judge Warren dissenting in part.
Carthage December 20 Special The C SN W railway depot was broken into Saturday night after 10:00 p m. The Tall compartment mail pouch was found torn open but no clues yet on the theft. Local authorities investigate the heist at the central station.
A damaged clipping describes a scene near Carthage with a person thrown into a ditch and others responding. The text is garbled but indicates emergency crews were busy and someone was injured or saved. No clear names, dates, or locations are fully readable.
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