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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1932
Page
4
The dispatch analyzes intra party effort to block Roosevelt for the Democratic presidential nomination. It notes Smith noncommitment, McAdoo opposition, and South Dakota debate over Roosevelt delegates. Potential nominees Garner Murray Baker and anti Roosevelt forces are weighed, with Hoover rise and Mellon fading as context.
The Chief comments on editorial pages and reader appetite, noting weekly papers like the Chief and Wilmot Enterprise differ from dailies. Editors Halladay and Heath of Artesian Commonwealth are highlighted as influential figures in state publishing and readership trends.
Two South Dakota citizens share firsthand Lincoln memories on the president's birthday anniversary. Mrs. Nelson Armstrong of Huron, backstage during a performance witnessing Lincoln's death, and Charles Lockwood of Chamberlain, survivor of the Last Man's club, recount Arlington Knights reviews and Civil War service as Lincoln led the nation. Their youth during the era frames enduring ties to the Civil War president.
A critique argues that market forecasts by economists extend beyond opinion, risking misinformation and harming normal marketing. It condemns bureaucratic omniscience and wasted economic pamphlets, noting agricultural economists’ current disagreement and a reluctance to make guesses. The tone laments the era’s prophets and the Treasury’s past bull market support.
An expert argues honesty is the sole reliable standard for governing and public affairs in this community rambling about price and trust, urging adherence to a transparent civic ethic amid local tensions.
The Boy Scouts announce new merit badges for dramatics and public speaking. Requirements include showing knowledge of theatre history, performing in a troop or school play, writing a two act play, presenting a two minute scene with stage diagrams, and an oral quiz on play elements. Also, a two minute direct performance and a list of five entertainments for camp or troop events. Public speaking requirements to be discussed Monday.
Huron Boy Scouts Troop holds meeting at the club rooms. James Beranck and Z Tunior led the oath and singing. Schwiderski named as new scoutmaster after practice in knot tying and firearms drill. The troop announced awards for top achievers and a best patrol flag will be presented next season.
The Young Citizens League led district No 1 in a drive to foster patriotism, duty, courtesy, and health in schools. Governor Balow backed the effort, with a 1827 legislature grant of 14000 dollars to sustain league work, while students participate in tasks to choose right candidates and learn civic duty.
The Washington Girl Reserve club elected new officers with Hollister as president, Meiem as secretary, Virginia as treasurer, and Armaide joining the leadership team. The selection follows the group’s regular governance practice.
Young Citizens of Pleasent View Campbell county draw up rules to follow including enthusiasm thrift industriousness kindness and honesty. Miss Aleen Exichean editor of The Young Citizen official U S publication notes the resolutions aim to cultivate useful character and good conduct.
Irma Howard of the Blunt Advocate recalls Demosthenes as a model of endurance. The orator, orphaned and physically deformed, trained through speech exercises, weighty shoulder stones, sea air, pebble filled mouths, and hill climbs to conquer a stammer and become a renowned speaker.
Banner Sewing Club of northern Hyde county held a meeting led by Ruth Thurs temn president and Antoinette Omdricek secretary. They set a February 22 gathering at B J McGough home and demonstrated fancy stitches under leader Mrs Porter Hall while Pajevans were judged. Kincho was served, noted Mildred McGough.
Crow Creek Indians continue club meetings despite cold roads. Wright, superintendent, notes seven meetings in January focusing on sewing machine study, bag making, laundry bags, and health program topics. Dorothy Pickell presided. Corrinne Crowell reported. a short play, songs, and officer notes closed the session.
A puzzle style entry lists varied clues including capital of Greece murmur and many numbered hints. It presents a mixed set of wordplay prompts across horizontal and vertical sections with letters, terms, and definitions, typical of a crossword-like quiz.
The Pollyanna 4 H club of Haron met last week at Mrs Krause home with Marjorie Kenner and Dorothy Pidell as hostesses. They reviewed Stitches and Their Uses and Colors That Are Becoming to Me. Lamb was served. The next meeting will be March 12 at Mrs Krause s home.
Alma Miles recalls a Valley League Valentine party at Beadle County district school. Students drew names and made homemade Valentines, shared treats, played games, and enjoyed a teacher surprise ice cream freezer brought into the room.
Twenty years ago in Huron a flurry of visitors and departures is recorded. Paul and Mrs Pankton left for Ames Iowa for a visit, Dr Carl Jones returned home from a brief trip to the auto show, Amma Madism of DeSmet visited her sister Mrs Woodsitt, A J Larson was among Wolsey visitors, J C Shea left for Minneapolis and St Paul to visit relatives, Thomas Tyrrell of Osceola handled business in Huron, KE Bowe went to Minneapolis for business and the auto show, Dr C R Andrews returned from Minneapolis, Mrs Oliver Johnson noted, and Bromwell Clifford headed to Minneapolis for a few days at the auto show, A B Tailthrochner left for Sioux Falls after a few days at home.
SIOUX FALLS Feb 20 Padlock proceedings were initiated in federal court here against N Kwan and James Casserly of Watertown to close premises accused of illegal liquor traffic. The usual term is one year, though the court may adjust the extent of the order.
Anne Lindbergh will speak across more than 150 radio stations on a flood relief program about the Yanfitze valley flight. The program airs tonight starting at 10 pm Central, with WEAF NBC and WABC CBS networks and shortwave stations joining. Also listed are various music and talk programs on regional stations through the night and into tomorrow.
PYERRE Feb The Dakota Finance company a Delaware corporation with offices at Yankton has been granted permission by the state securities to sell stock in South Dakota The new company has taken assets of the Dakota Finance corporation and Slack Hill a Finance Service Inc Officers include W C Lusk president H C Danforth vice president and Russel Lundy secretary treasurer all of Yankton The securities commission cancelled the license of the Acro corporation of Dakota a Beresford concern TO DONATE FOR FEED LEAD Feb J A Bertolem secretary of a Black Hills amusement company has announced his company would donate at least RH to Gov Green s livestock feed fund Funds will be raised in benefit shows in Deadwood Rapid City Bethe Fourche and Hot Springs
The Eastern Star chapters of Mellette and Northville will hold a joint meeting on February 7. An official visit by associate grand matron Mrs. Kate Foge Williams will occur during the event.
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