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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1933
Page
5
Washington dispatch notes a coming general study of import policies as the United States nears a new phase after prohibition. Producers see trade expansions, with Latin American liquors and European products to be examined to familiarize and popularize these beverages for domestic markets.
The Kennel Murder Case starring William Powell as Philo Vance comes to Huron tomorrow with a strong cast including Robert Barrat Helen Vinson Mary Astor Ralph Morgan and Jack La Rue. Also playing at BIJOU and HURON venues are Midshipman Jack Cradle Song and The Silver Cord with Christmas charity plans noted.
Weather notes show varied historical figures with highs and lows. Mentioned are highest and lowest records for Dee and precipitation totals for the year and month. Regional forecasts reference South Dakota Iowa Minnesota with expectations of late night cold spells, rising temperatures, and possible snow in the north.
The Woonsocket high school orchestra under Hans Cluistenser of Huron and the glee club and chorus directed by Miss Dana Brown perform Friday at 2 15 pm. An ongoing Christmas program features vocal and instrumental numbers plus an original one act play by eighth graders directed by Marie Myran with a cast of twenty.
The S C Office plans a Christmas aid program. Salvation Army and American Legion were named as supporters. Weston, a Stand ard Oil bookkeeper in the credit department, started last year and expanded the effort this season by asking all general office employees to participate.
The 1932 farm crop value, updated by the Department of Agriculture, shows total value of about 4.077 billion dollars with revisions lowering the main crop value to 2.88 billion. Key crops include corn at 2.33 hundred million bushels valued at 417.6 million, wheat totals across varieties near 1.0 billion, oats 722 million bushels valued at 315.5 million, and potatoes 317 million bushels valued at 22.9 million in this year’s report. South Dakota figures highlight wheat and winter wheat totals and potato value in the state.
About 250 people attended a meeting on the corn hog plan in Sioux Falls last night. Ralph Hartung, agricultural agent, explained the economic background from 1910 to 1932 and the price parity gap between sale and purchase. Robert Dailey of Flandreau discussed calculating production limits.
A special committee reports Huron college auditorium can seat 2125 normally and up to 2600 with temporary balconies for the state seekers convention next year. Classes will be dismissed Thanksgiving week to use all facilities for the event. Brookings meeting will review a plat of seating arrangements.
Alumni nurses from Sprague hospital held a Christmas party at the home of Misa Sadie zum Brunnen on 515 Third Street Southwest. Guests included Miss Gladys Moe and Miss Ramone Peterson of Samaritan hospital. In bridge four tables, Miss Moe and Miss Mildred Le Wallen won score prizes. A handkerchief shower was given to Mrs. Roy Peters and to Miss Eleanora Magnuson who are leaving Huron. Officers elected: Evelyn Dshlim president, Kuma Dietrich vice president, Lois Smyder secretary, Mae Terkelsen treasurer. Refreshments were served by zum Brunnen, Magnuson, and Terkelsen.
Road report lists multiple South Dakota cities with temperatures and conditions. Sioux Falls shows 20 with high 8 and clear, Aberdeen 23 high 36 with clear roads, Yankton 36 high 41 with misty notes, Rapid City 44 high 61 with cloudy, Watertown 28 high 36 with clear roads.
Washington December 2007 Howes second assistant postmaster general and South Dakota's Democratic national committeeman stood in line to replace O M Hoyne as first postmaster general soon after his departure O Mahoney resigned to become a United States Senator The promotion is believed assured by Democrats though Howes declined to comment and Farley favors selecting from his present staff
We thank Rev Disrud the American Lutheran Ladies Aid those who furnished music and our many friends for their kindness and floral offerings during the sickness and at the time of the death of our brother Mrs Theresa Carlene and family 122 (adv) p.
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