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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1930
Page
2
The December price situation report shows the farm price index at 103 on November 135 marking the lowest level since 1915. Prices for grains rose slightly since November, while hogs butter eggs cotton wool declined, signaling a likely lower overall farm price level by December 15.
Wessington creamery changes hands to T. J. Flite of Wassington Springs. For recent months A. Hames of Miller had run it with A. E Sonenaon and C. J. House to operate the business. Mr Flutie also oversees the Wessington Springs creamery.
Eastern State Teachers College closes for three weeks of Christmas vacation with approximately percent of students and faculty heading home. Social events mark the season, including Christmas Vespers at Nem Hall and the All-College Christmas Party hosted by the freshman class in the gymnasium.
PRESTON December 2 Special Friday Christmas spirit filled the Lake Preston high school assembly at 3 o clock. Students gathered for readings and musical numbers by Ruth Rodwell Delbert Bates and a mixed quartet, with remarks by Supt Caulem. Santa Claus distributed gifts ending the program with a domestic science gift plan.
Members of the Lake Preston auxiliary met at Mrs Whinksey home to make goodwill dolls for disabled veterans at the state hospital. The dolls used materials including cigarettes candy almonds nuts and rope.
The Preston 4 L Club hosted a church parlor Christmas party with games and Yuletide refreshments. Santa appeared to distribute exchange gifts, rounding out an evening of festive activities for members.
Madison December 22 winners announced by Carl E Mundt Eastern State Teachers College are Joyce Gregory Bryant Ernest Wrage and Keith Case. They will represent the college in the State oratorical contest in Rapid City February. Fifteen students participated with judges E W Peterson F C Seamster Miss Wibas Garnett Mrs Karl Mundt and Dr Lena J Myers.
Beresford December 2 paving on West Main Street from Fourth to Ninth Streets is stalled by legal issues tied to bid advertising. The council rejected the resolution of necessity, returning bids. Property owners supported paving, while objectors circulate a counter petition aiming to defeat the proposal.
De Smet Farmers Creamery patrons received semiannual dividends totaling 1212.39 dollars. Patrons earned three tenths of a cent per pound of butterfat and could apply the credit toward stock purchases. Of the total, 48273 dollars were paid in cash dividends.
Pierre reports a bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture argues simple fire fighting gear and careful farm construction could halve the nation's 100 million dollar farm fire loss. It details building placement, wind exposure, fire resistant roofing, and masonry for chimneys to reduce fire risk.
A rural advisory stresses that improvised fuses and high amperage risks endanger farms. It urges proper wiring in conduits, professional electrical work, and lists farm fire gear such as ladders, pumps, water supply, hoses, and extinguishers for effective protection.
Brookings County has retired the remaining $25,000 in old courthouse bonds, freeing the county from any outstanding indebtedness. Bondholders refused earlier payments until due, after which $50,000 was paid early in 1925. The courthouse has been well maintained and will need few repairs in the coming years.
Mrs Alba Simms in Philip displays a large heart shaped cake received from a sister in England. The dessert traveled a long distance yet arrived in perfect condition, still beautifully decorated in the store display.
W A Leavitt senior partner of Leavitt and Westall announced he purchased full interest in the cancer company here. The business, agent for International Harvester, will operate under the old firm name for now. Westall moves back to Madison after relocating to Woonsocket.
South Dakota schools revise accounting methods with new forms for clerks and treasurers. Aimed at one year's business, the system covers elections, school boards, funds, minutes, and annual legal reports. Annual asset and liability statements urged. county superintendent reports of revenues and expenditures required. Installation set for July 4, 1931. Exports through New Orleans district reach a 1929 record of 10,639,033 dollars.
Nugent of Madison suffered a severe injury when an oil truck struck a wagon loaded with wool last week. Driver Ed Millard said his windshield was misted, and the truck veered into the wagon after glare from headlights. Nugent was taken to a hospital by passing motorist. The horses ran away with the wagon wheels. The truck had a broken headlight and fender. Upkeep costs for Paris streets in 1931 32 were set at 472900.
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