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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1930
Page
2
South Dakota editors and newspaper veterans gather February 13 14 for the South Dakota Press Association midwinter meeting in Sioux Falls. Speakers include H Z Mitchell of Bemidji and Nazi Editorial association leader Roe Northfield Minn with sessions on advertising editorial and news printing and a memorial for past president S Sherwood.
Groton Boy Scouts held an honor council at the high school Wednesday night with Scout executive Norvin Quorum and Dr. Harry H. Darling from Aberdeer present. Eleven Scouts earned Second Class rankings after tests before the local committee. Charles Fuller received First Class with swimming required. merit badges for feathercraft, horsemanship, wood carving, and personal health were awarded. Norman Berry, assistant Scoutmaster, plans monthly honor councils as interest in scouting grows locally.
Madison men and merchants report a shift toward margarine use amid the butter oleo controversy. The Riwanis club hosted a meeting to discuss whether rural consumers should eat more butter, with dairy specialists urging reduced trade and increased daily butter use for health and economic reasons.
Armald Eid will head the Lake Preston high school student body this semester. He was elected to succeed his brother Wendell Eid who held the post last semester. Armald is a junior. Wendell is a senior. Both are prominent in athletics and other activities. Other officers are Morgan as vice president and Lewis as secretary.
South Dakota fire losses for December totaled 13204157, up nearly 80,000 from November's 83133.17. The tally covered 72 fires causing damage to property valued at 483,53].d2, with insured losses around 101,195. Hutchinson County led damage with 27056.50 from seven fires, while Brown County had the most fires at 11 and 15088.97 in damage. Causes included defective wiring furnaces and debris—twelve fires from unknown causes.
Indications point to one of the best conventions in the history of the South Dakota Retail Clothiers as they gather at the Cataract hotel in Sioux Falls for their fifteenth convention February 18 19 and 20. Officers include Mike F. Schmitt Watnday president TR B Lee first vice president Hammer Partridge Perre Lee second vice president Gregory Hintgen Yankton secretary-treasurer Warner D Putnam Chicago honorary field secretary Kenner Boub director of zone number 2.
The Future League will present a play titled Step on It Stan in Clare, with cast members Elvin Benger George Bryan Milton Boy Marval Hepler Orpha Marazhe Dorris Hagmann Lela Rush Mildred Poglesang and Wanetta De Long.
Iowa State College entomologists begin new experiments to test poisonous gases against pests like the confused flour beetle. Researchers will observe insect activity under controlled humidity and temperature in glass chambers to assess gas effects and potential for practical use in grain storage and handling dishes.
The Lake Preston high school band under Professor Jacquith will make its first public appearance at the county basketball tournament. They will perform Saturday evening at eight o'clock before the two final games. Mr Tae Giith joined Lake Preston at the start of the school year after two years at Blont Weis, a University of South Dakota graduate.
In Watertown on February 4 a two car crash damaged several storefronts in the business district. Vehicles driven by Mele VintEndres and A M Holliday collided near the Kresse company building, sending one car into a parked vehicle and catapulting debris onto the sidewalk. Accident details and exact damages remain unclear.
Arrangements are made to entertain about 400 people at the Town and College banquet in the Catholic school Friday evening. Rotary Kiwanis and school faculty members, patrons and friends will join in honoring Hastern for a recent Supreme Court decision. Alvin J Caldwell and Helen Gamble of the board will be present.
February 8 special report states Miller Bank in Miller owes depositors a further ten percent dividend. Receiver John McCullen reports that seventy percent has been paid to date with another dividend expected later. The bank's effort reflects ongoing liquidation payments to Creditor Citizens Bank depositors.
Lake Andes February 8 report by auditor and county treasurer details Charles Mix County for the quarter ending January 1 with on hand funds totaling 148 314 03 and warrants drawn totaling 54 906 10. Major expense listed is care of the county poor amounting to 34 877 66 for October November and December.
Lake Preston high school opens its pre tournament season with a debate against Oldham high school at Ghlibam February 12. Hetland faces two debates on February 18 and 19. Bryant meets Lake Preston on February 24. Team members are Frances Rich Hessie Swartz and Wendell Endl.
A misdated line on the Couchini campanile in Brookings claimed South Dakota joined on February 22, 1589. Professor A B Harding and others note the correct statehood date is November 2, 1889 when President Harrison signed the act. The date will be corrected on the stone or re-engraved.
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