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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1931
Page
2
Harry O. Perkins of the American Legion relief committee comments on a stranger possibly behind a job. Meanwhile Austria plans an autos mobile highway across the Grossglocker range rising to 8 200 feet to connect Garinthia and Salzburg provinces.
Sioux Falls youth Arthur Larsen, named one of four Northwestern Rhodes scholars, will study at Oxford University starting in October after finishing law studies at the University of South Dakota. Larsen, Augustana and Sioux Falls High School alumnus, won multiple state and national forensics honors, including all three state championships in speech and high placements in Pi Kappa Delta and a national constitution contest. The three-year Oxford fellowship pays $2,000 annually, awarded for manhood, leadership, and scholarly merit.
Western Star lodge installed officers including Mrs. Addie Indy as worthy matron and Sherman Judy as worthy patron. Associate matron Ida Brewer and associate patron Chris Neilson also installed. Five points of the star filled by Lucile Brown Ruth Bertha Richards Esther Vera Parsons Martha Winfred Brewer Electa Beulah Wilder. A musical program followed by Mrs Harrigan's pupils. Lonch served by committee.
Kingsbury County has shipped in 20 cars of lignite coal this winter as the county board establishes a coal fund and directs coal shipments to western sections. Local dealers set selling price at 4.50 per ton through designated agents.
De Smet December 4 Special Fathers and sons attended the Tocel Masonic lodge banquet at the temple. The annual event served venison buffalo meat and a third surprise raccoon. Speakers included D A Crawford county judge principal Clifford White and Reverend J W Proper with Vincent Antle representing the sons.
BELLE FOURCHE South Dakota plans for 1932 by the Black Hills beet growers cover reduced hand labor costs from 19.25 to 13 or less and local hiring preference. First delivery set for September 35, frosted beets disposition outlined. Laborers to contribute 25 cents per acre to a needy fund overseen by county commissioners. funds for National Beet Growers affiliation approved. Director August Maze to attend the Greely Colorado meeting January 5, 1932.
Hitchcock, Dec 21 Special The upcoming doubleheader features two Hitchcock teams facing alumni quintets. The highlight is the girls game as the high school squad aims for its 35th straight victory with players who built the winning streak seeking to extend it further tomorrow night.
Birthday club met at Mrs. Joheene Starr home last week in Woonsocket. Five hundred wans played at three tables with Mrs. Hattie Webb winning high score prize, Mrs. Emma Marsh low score, and Mrs. S. EL. Gitchell the all cut prize. Lunch served late in the evening.
Local notice lists Dr C K Walker, a dentist, with equipment for administering nitrous oxide and oxygen. The entry notes a 103 National Bank of Huron Midg as a referenced institution or related detail.
The Supreme Court reviewed whether it should rule on the merits of a draft indictment against Herman Pickus Aberdeen contractor. After arguments the court gave Pickus' lawyers until next Wednesday to file briefs and Judge Perry's counsel until Friday for answering briefs. A decision is not expected until late next week.
Freshman engineers at the University of South Dakota organized and managed the annual Engineers association banquet held Thursday evening in Vermillion. More than members attended with professors and instructors of the college as guests. Armnold Ericsson from Salem gave the welcome for freshman members. Merla Kautz of Witten is president of the Engineers association.
De Smet youths enjoyed a Saturday Christmas party as the Lions Club hosted its second annual movie party with popcorn and festivities. The event followed Will Day and aimed to boost trade and goodwill in the area through community involvement.
Groton December 21 The north east section has seen unusually even winter temperatures with light early November snowfall. Five inches or more fell in places as temperatures stayed below freezing but not extreme cold. Stockmen provide extra roughage as range feed is scarce. Pheasants suffer from food shortages and many farmers report birds feeding in poultry yards due to the mild season.
Vermillion December 21. A local Christmas relief drive by the American Legion relief committee reported its donation canisters emptied prior to fundraising purchases. Investigators found coins missing, leaving only a few nickels and other small change as the extent of the loss.
A reader recalls a stolen Christmas wreath from above the outer door of the Congregationalists' church after noting the loss of limes. The remark hints at a local act of petty theft tied to holiday adornments and church property.
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