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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1930
Page
4
An Argus Leader editorial criticizes government market intervention to stabilize farm prices as futile. It cites Brazil’s coffee and England’s rubber as failures, urges domestic supply limits and tariffs, and notes farmers seek relief through reduced production costs and tariff protection.
A South Dakota forecast for 1931 predicts favorable conditions despite the era’s harsh economy. Livestock prices likely rise with low cold storage, good pasturage, and strong subsoil. grain prices may stagnate. A growing cooperative movement is expected to improve marketing and gradual gains in the year.
State university geologists caution that oil or gas cannot yet be found with certainty. They note formations where oil is found exist, but unproven fields are costly and risky. The public urges exploration, yet the industry faces distress and a slower pace than production.
The paper notes rising farm thefts of hogs sheep and chickens across the state and cities. It proposes requiring bills of sale from original owners for livestock offered to buyers. Purchasers should record seller identity via automobile or truck registration. A deterrent such as a sawed off shotgun is considered if effectively used on marauders.
Editorials across South Dakota newspapers increasingly back a drivers license law as opening legislative session nears. While some editors doubt its efficacy, a majority urge a fair trial to save lives, citing Pennsylvania tests and the need for court revocation of licenses for reckless drivers to ensure real protection.
An article cites a Kansas City incident where neighbors dispute a ball, suggesting legal action to recover possession. It argues teams without a reliable way to gain the ball could use police court recourse, a tactic aimed at forcing control after repeated downs.
H M Jones announced the 1930 Big Four of the 4 H club at State College armory. Earl Simantel, Averil Beller, Lillian Greenwood, and Kenneth Anderson were named for a trip to the National 4 H Club Camp in Washington, D C., as representatives of Sunshine State club members.
The seventh annual Junior Short Courses run by state club leader Hr. M. Jones divide 580 boys and girls into six groups in Wecota hall basement. Boys and girls meet separately, with doors kept by county leaders. As groups finish eating, others are admitted to maintain rhythm in the dining room.
About 60 to 70 4 H club youths return from the Junior Short Tour in Brookings to a New Year breakfast at the Depot cafe in Huron. The event, hosted by the chamber agriculture division with sponsor The Evening Huronite, features no program talk and a morning meal of grapefruit bacon sausage fried potatoes buttered toast and coffee or milk. Many youths rode free trips provided by local businessmen and will join local business men at the dining event.
The first Boy Scout court of honor session of the year will be held Friday night at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with W. E. Warren presiding. Warren, yard master for the Chicago and North Western here, succeeds Dr. George A. Yone. He has been on the court for three years and serves on the troop committee at the Congregational church. Numerous boys will be examined for merit badges and promotions.
Crean Crusaders members attended the Junior Short Course at Brookings this week. Martha Conrad won The Huronite trip and Harold Reaves was the other delegate. Leader Thad Oviatt spoke on care of the dairy heifer before and after freshening, stressing proper feeding and abundant clean warm water. Reporter Orin Oviatt noted members are urged to keep accurate feed cost and milk production records.
A feature highlights a diligent boy named Anderson known for strong morals, active school involvement, and exemplary corn club work. The piece notes a club history dedication to his parents Lilian and Greenwood, and praises perseverance and service shaping future community impact.
Fourteen counties showcased 4-H stunt entries at the Anal Junior Short Course in the State college auditorium. Beadle and Brown counties led in banners for attendance and representation while Bon Homme, Spink, Miner, Lincoln, and others performed diverse country skits and dances. The event featured 4-H clubs, orchestras, and humorous skits before an audience of 800 clubbers, leaders, and guests.
Thirteen girls of the Happy Helpers H club met Saturday at Helen Maulders home to study sewing seams and pressing. Bernice Strong reported the leader demonstrated and bags were shown, plus sewing on a machine. Refreshments were served by Helen Maumders and Florence Halbur. The next meeting is January 10 at Blanche Mead’s home to cut patterns and bags with the Mead and Maunders committees outlining work.
Twenty years ago in Huron the Elks lodge held their annual New Year toast at 11 o clock in memory of departed brothers. Speakers included A. B. Fairbank and Frank Burke with several members contributing remarks. Also noted were John Pyle and Dan Glennon departing for Michigan and Vermillion to resume studies, and Mrs. Longstaff and others traveling to Pitre and Pierre for inaugural events. Colonel and Mrs. Holmes and others from Aberdeen visited en route to the capital city events.
In Riverina New South Wales one of the world’s richest wheat areas farmers owe storekeepers at least 6,000,000. Wheat prices and farm finance crash fears prompt a call for federal financial assistance to avert a broader business collapse.
Special funeral services for Peter Stebbers who died at his home northwest of Wolsey will be held at the Lutheran church Friday at 1 30 o'clock with Rev F W Leyhe in charge. Burial will be in Wolsey Lutheran cemetery. Stebbers aged 57 had suffered tuberculosis illness for some time and was bed ridden since Christmas. Surviving are six children, five of whom live at the family home. Mrs Siebbers preceded her husband in death two years ago.
Frankfort Ohio Special reports new officers elected for the Odd Fellows for the next term include H. J. Westwood as N G Albert Molica as W G and Torkleson as secretary with H D Reynolds as financial secretary and Frank Maxen as trustee Giory Rebekah lodge names Ida White as N G and vice grand Helga McKee as secretary Stella Les by as treasurer and Clara Wilson as treasurer
A Water prank at W. H. Horr and Son station left car drivers with tears after fueling as gas tanks were found to contain a large amount of water. No trace has been found of the prankster.
The American legation in Guatemala City on state department orders informed the Guatemalan government the United States will not recognize President Orellana's regime. Officials declined to comment. High authorities indicated the hold stems from the 1993 treaty outlining conditions for recognizing new Central American regimes.
The Huron Publishing Co urges marking the numeral opposite Beil Ward 1H on page 1f column two. A blared digit resembling a 3 caused call confusion. the note asks for a clear entry to help the telephone company provide better service.
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