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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
4
Many communities adopt inside-left turns at signalized intersections to speed traffic and provide drivers with earlier warning of a turn. Cities like Minneapolis and Sioux Falls report advantages, and Huron officials are considering the change for potential adoption.
Huron Parent-Teachers Association calls for stricter booking to shield youths from harmful films. Citing Christian Century and censors, the piece urges local theater managers and parents to scrutinize content and support a future film reviewer to guide family choices.
The 1928 income tax tabulations show more filers with $10 000 to $25 000 and $5 000 to $10 000 incomes, with increases in higher brackets. While wealth concentrates among a few, the overall report indicates a wider contribution of wealth across the population.
Keen observers analyze William J. Granfield's victory as Massachusetts second district’s first Democrat in Congress. Prohibition, unemployment, and voter apathy shape the upset in a normally Republican area, with 40,000 more votes for Granfield than Hoover in 1922 and a stay-at-home rate high among Republicans.
A World Herald piece mocks Noah Webster’s boil definition from a dictionary in lively prose. It points out missing details and broader harms caused by boils, weaving in humorous references to Job and cultural icons while debating practical knowledge and language use.
Bernice Becker a seventh grade Redfield student earned honorable mention in a February contest by the Young Citizen publication per editor Eileen Erickson. Her essay What Young Citizens Mean to Me extols character, citizenship, education, loyalty to school and community, and duties at home and country, urging diligent study and service.
The Sacajawea troop of 22 young girls ages ten to eleven, sponsored by the Presbyterian church, held a knot tying lesson at the basement church. Patrols Eagle Beaver and Stag competed in rope knots and Morse code signalling with the Eagle patrol winning first place, Stag second, Beaver third. Mrs. O. E. Wright led the troop with Miss Leena Chenoweth assisting.
Huron Boy Scouts troop 6 met at 7 30 Tuesday evening in Kinyon's basement. Fred C. Eggers area executive spoke on preparing for the achievement contest opening Mach L. He awarded a badge to new scoutmaster A D Shepersky, formerly Troop committee member. Bob Buchanan attended after a two week illness.
LaDelle Sow Litter 4 H club met February 13 at Gene Meyers home near Doland Willis Robertson spoke on How to Take Care of the Farrowing Pen Three members have pigs and others expected to bring them in the next week Breeding stock will be secured from Spink county John S Waldner attended as guest How to Take Care of Little Pigs will be the topic at the March 6 meeting to be held at the Caldow home Donald Kitzman will prepare a paper on the subject
Preliminary extemporaneous contests at Iroquois High School run today and tomorrow with seven speakers per day. Judges select three from each division to advance to the final local contest on Monday February 24, winner becomes school representative at the district contest in Watertown on March 3. The final local winner earns a five dollar gold piece and second place a two hundred fifty dollar cash prize.
The Jim Dandy 4 H club met at the Jim Fisher home Tuesday evening February 13 with all members and officers attending. There were a number of activities discussed and planned for the group.
Deland high school debate team met Watertown in two non decision meets at Watertown Tuesday. The Do land affirmative team was Bernadilto Hansen and Frances Humphrey. The Doland negative was upheld by Letitia Hahn and Elmer Glanzer. Judge Psterson of Watertown acted as critic judge. Marvin McNickle and Edwin Garrett were part of the party going to Watertown. Frances Porter accompanied the students. Other debates are planned for the next two weeks. The district debate tournament will be held at Redfield during the first week of March. Members of the fifth district include Athol Bradley Brentford Clark Conde Cresbard Deland Faulkton Gettysburg Mellette Redfield Senees and Rockham.
The Young Citizens League hosts its state convention May 27 and 28 in Pierre with nearly 5000 enrollees from South Dakota counties. Eileen Erickson notes record enrollment, seven free trips to Pierre for county leaders, and an expanded program including essays and declamations. Hy Gene plans to attend by air and the banquet will be broadcast.
Doland grade students rehearse an operetta titled Whats the Matter with Sally for the latter part of May. The plot follows Sally Donnelly a spoiled girl who amid plans to send her to St Thomas Orphanage learns empathy and loyalty through new surroundings and friendships. The cast includes Sally Donnelly Mary Jane School Miss Cecile Selfries Alice Hubin Mrs Donnelly Opal Dinkins Mrs Blount Margaret Langland and others.
Iroquois seniors chose the yellow rose as their official class flower and selected the motto Love, Lauder, and Laugh at two class meetings this week. Mary Rounds, editor of the Little Chief, confirms the selections.
The Bonilla Batter Boosters 4 H club members and their parents held a party on Saturday February 15 with about 30 neighbors and friends in attendance. The next regular meeting is set for Monday evening February 4 at the Raymond Atkinson home.
200 Years Ago Today In Huron details C Madsen returning from Hot Springs S C with improved health and W L Dill leaving for California. Mrs Meda Otte sells East Third street store to John Zion Rudibon Ia with possession next week. Ethel Kinkead hosts the D T s on Frank street with refreshments. G F Hundling of Hull Ia plans a new variety store in the Culver Mosher space. Mrs W B Harmon returns from Sioux Falls. A major winter storm disrupts Huron rail service with trains limited and the thermometer at 36 below. Harry Vessey son of Governor R S Vessey buys the Crystal theater in Pierre to run it.
About 60 quarter sections in Groton independent school district seek court action to withdraw after a supreme court ruling that struck down the 10 mill cap on agricultural school taxes. Owners argue the tax remains confiscatory despite recent reductions from 18 to 15 mills as assessed valuations run high in the county.
MADISON Feb 21 The American Legion auxiliary has completed its legislative program for the coming year and sent copies to patriotic and women’s organizations in the state. Department chairman Mrs. Freda S. Kramer announced. The auxiliary competes for a trophy from the New York department, awarded to the first department achieving complete state organization and verified legislative contact with all women’s groups and with legislators.
Wayland Feb 2 special report the Wayland Union Aid Society met at Mrs August Hh’s home Wednesday afternoon Mrs Carlsen acted as chairman in absence of Mrs Clara Ravenscroft Mrs Alice Byers chaired the program committee A debate was the main feature of the program Lunch was served by the hostess at the close
The second division of the Ladies A Society led by Mrs. George Moore plans a program and lunch at the hall on Wednesday February 26. Funds raised will be used to redecorate the church interior.
The Argonne Parent-Teacher Association held its monthly meeting in the high school auditorium on Tuesday night. After the business session a brief program was presented and light refreshments were served.
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