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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
12
In 1901 two events formed a Valentine party atmosphere with programs mirroring county rallies. About 3,540 attended daily events, and organizers anticipate larger crowds this year per H. M. Jones, state club leader.
The South Dakota railroad commission protests proposed freight rate increases on steam coal from Illinois mines to all Aberdeen Watertown and Huron branch stations of the Great Northern. It seeks a suspension of higher tariffs pending investigation and will file briefs with the Interstate Commerce Commission on behalf of South Dakota shippers. A separate brief addresses carload dairy-practices rates to Chicago New York and eastern markets. The board argues current rates should be lower than those recommended by an examining official.
Morning worship at 10 30 led by pastors from Lutheran and Nazarene congregations with sermons on temptation and gospel themes. Evening and midweek Lenten services announced, radio broadcasts on KGDY, and devotional discussion led by church leaders. Sunday school meetings at noon and special musical numbers featured.
A church notice invites participation in sermons starting in March at First Methodist Episcopal Church. Leader Doris Goepel urges sending in slips for a forward plan as Lent begins, with services detailing Sunday school, Epworth league, and a stereopticon mission display. Music by Mrs Bayles and several committees are listed.
The notice outlines sermons and schedules for multiple local churches including Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Church of Christ, Scientist, Lutheran, A M E, and Episcopal. It lists service times, sermons, Bible schools, choir and youth activities, and notes a national Lutheran broadcast and community outreach efforts.
The First Congregational church announces a full day of activities on February 22 starting with 9:45 church school and 11:00 morning worship featuring a sermon on The Basis of Religion and a choral anthem. A nursery is available during worship. At 6:30 Bradford club and high school group present the play Upon This Rock with cast members including Robert Townsend and Mammy Lou, followed by a solo by Miss Vava Byerly. Beginning February 25 leadership training classes will start with courses The Administration of the Church and another program Upland.
An advertisement touts Allenrua as a swift, non narcotic remedy to remove uric acid from joints and muscles causing rheumatic conditions. It recommends starting Friday night and resting until Monday, claims double speed when relaxed, and notes an 8 ounce bottle sold by Longstaff Drug Co for 85 cents with a money back guarantee.
Mr. Morrill of Rapid City and Mrs. Morrill, Hartford Theological graduate, headline a leadership training program in Nebraska churches. Classes run February 25 26 27 and March 4 with a small registration fee. Courses welcome teachers from other churches and award Leadership Training certificates on completion. Thursday Lent sessions address world problems and a women class on Finding a Religion to Live By. Open to the general public.
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