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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
4
The essay advocates a newspaper that tells truthfully and fairly without fear or favor. It should inform leadership, stimulate improvement, welcome open opinion, and act as a gentlemanly forum. It must entertain and provide guidance while upholding responsibility for today and tomorrow.
A Christmas 1931 message reflects on nineteen centuries since Christ’s birth, noting wars and the 1919 armistice, the high cost of conflict, and the need for universal compassion. It urges nations to heed the message of peace while recognizing nationalism and self interest as ongoing obstacles.
The article explains that Charles Lutwidge Dodgson is the real name of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland. It notes his Oxford mathematics professorship, his serious geometry works, and how he created Alice by adopting a fantasy persona, making him a paradoxical genius and puzzle.
A studious mathematician writes a book admired by both children and adults, destined to endure as long as the English language is read. The work perplexes readers though its value is clear, leaving skeptics to wonder how such a text was conceived.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader questions the January 18 Jackson Day dinner in Huron as a Bulow faction gathering. It notes U S G Cherry and L E Corey candidacies and argues the meeting reflects minority party interests and past primary defeats.
The press comment argues France’s claim to continental leadership hinges on how it wields wealth and power. It weighs France’s disarmament stance, fear-driven policies, and potential to lead toward stability at the upcoming disarmament conference, noting past wartime courage could translate to peace.
A Paris cable explains how Britain abandoning the gold standard shifted values across currencies. Debts in pounds fall in value, aiding debtors and worsening creditor positions, with Britain benefiting from cheaper external trade while global finance adjusts. Also notes Yankton state basketball strength and juvenile programs amid the day’s notices.
Six 4 H members seven prize winners are named for the Junior Short Course Association held after the National 4 H club congress in Chicago. Billie Baum Clarence Sundat Edna McLaughlin Lois Merback Bernice Jackson and Arley Hi Brookings county win trips to Brookings December 27 31.
Three Fordham township Clark county schools presented plays songs and recitations under Miss Tanning Miss Gary and Miss McGraw with James Falkenberg of the Golder Star league of southwest Fordham school in attendance. Santa Claus distributed gifts as a full house filled the seats and the event preceded a 10 day vacation.
The Jolly Workers 4-H club of Bortilla met at Jay Russell’s home on December 19 with all members and seven visitors present. Inez Kennison presided, roll call used Christmas or New Year poem, minutes approved, quilt blocks to be supplied for the club readers, quilt to be sold this winter, gifts exchanged, Taffy pulling at social hour, next meeting January 14 at Inez Kennison’s home.
Warrea Schneller, a second grade pupil at Banner No. 1 school Beadie county, writes a Christmas tale about a baby boy born in a Bethlehem manger with a guiding star. Shepherds follow the light, find Christ, and present gifts, noting Christ’s birth on December 25.
Hand county club members met December 21 at Mrs. A Breimark home to elect two delegates for the junior short course at Brookings after Christmas. A candy sale netted 846 dollars to defray travel for the delegates. Edna Jones will accompany the girls. a regular meeting is set for January at Mrs. Mabel Jones home with plans for attendance by Di Dees and Saniaoe.
Transportation checks cover round trip tickets for Huronite winners attending the junior short course at Brookings after Christmas. State club leader pays lodging meals and tuition while delegates incur no costs. Trips are funded by local business leaders and The Evening Huronite with clubs selecting their own delegates.
Dorothy Gillenberg of Just Rite C L Foster township District No. 5 Besdle county received honorable mention for a school poem Santa Claus Is Coming. The work mentions sleigh bells candy nuts toys and the north pole eight reindeer and a jolly round face.
Francis Howard of Valley No 1 U C L member writes on thrift as saving clothes paper by fixing items mending stockings and repairing toys. He urges bargain hunting for money saving Christmas gifts and repurposing old toys or clothes for the poor to spread love. Farmers should save feed and pigs through proper troughs.
Girl Scouts in Huron will skip Saturday afternoon play this week as rural children attend school events. Sessions likely resume in January with a formal notice to follow. Mrs Camden Rayburn, acting chair of the community committee on girl scouting, invites 4H club girls to visit Saturday afternoons to meet and learn about each other. The December 19 entertainment by Girl Scouts saw guests miss the event.
The Jolly Five 4-H club met at Leata Osborn’s home for a Christmas program and gift exchange. Members sang, yelled, and shared Christmas gift making with plans for pajama and jacket projects. A closing lunch followed games and favors from small Christmas trees.
A homemaker with an electrically minded husband can solve the Christmas table decoration problem. Santa Claus with a light bulb inside, red stringing for plates, reindeer figurines, and tiny illuminated trees offer many arrangements. Children may also contribute bright ideas for centerpieces and place settings.
A jumble of crossword style clues and a series of holiday food ideas fills this page. It features questions about government figures like Joby SM Garner and educational terms, interspersed with dessert recipes and holiday salads. Notable mentions include Kris Kringle salad and Poinsetta salad, plus local visitors and residents sharing Christmas week activities.
Miss Marena Richards left this morning for Aberdeen for a week's visit with friends Mr and Mrs A Noren and son Albert of Pierre were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Peace Christmas Mr and Ms Netren are Mrs Peace's parents James Notestein arrived from Sioux City to spend the holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs W Notestein Bert E Mower left for Sioux Falls for a few days business visit Mr and Mrs Peter Stewart spent Christmas visiting in Miller with friends
Pierre South Dakota December 2048 The standard charge for testing and adjusting motor vehicle headlights is fifty cents. Ed S Goff director of the state motor vehicle department commented on reports of higher charges in parts of the state The fee covers only testing and adjusting of lights Additional work is billed at regular garage rates An authorized adjusting station overcharging would have its license canceled.
Woonsocket public schools closed for Christmas vacation to allow teachers to reach their homes by Christmas Day. Classes will resume January 4.
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