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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1929

Page

3

Dowdell Happy Over Park Plans

Robert Ennet Dowdell, en route to Mitchell from Pierre, praised Ruskin park as one of four major state park sites and urged Huron support. He called Ruskin a top east river achievement and discussed financing hopes via gasoline tax and a one-tenth mill levy to fund park development.

Robert Ennet Dowdell Huron Mitchell Pierre Dowdell Ruskin Park Dill Oakwood Lakes Brookings County Marshall County Spin Dani Sam South Dakota Dowdedt

City Briefs From Huron Highlights Local Visits and Events

Mrs Chay H J Mitchell of 311 Idaho Avenue southeast returned from Rochester Minnesota after an exam. Dr B W Feige offers glasses. Mr and Mrs Carl Clemetson of Howard due in Huron to visit Br and Mrs Thomas Larson. Mrs Larson is Clemetson’s sister. Two Bit Dance at Drum’s Auditorium Saturday with Gibbs Orchestra. T P Beacom of New York City visiting Mrs J C Chestnut 140 Montana Avenue Southwest left for Omaha, then Chicago and the West Coast with husband. They will return to New York. Beacom and Mrs Beacom attended junior high basketball games. James Cassidy and daughter Irene, and Miss Adeline Linscott of Aberdeen, visited Mrs Glenn Attwell, 109 Kansas Avenue Southeast. Jitney dance at the Dance Palace Saturday with Jack Mills Band. Beatrice Tellant recovering well from operation. W G Groes, SD Wheat Growers, in town en route from Pierre. Judge J T Medin and Odean Harold of Sioux Falls en route home from Pierre. G A Adams and G H Wares of Yankton in town. F Stringer livesreck operator at Onids spent Friday in Huron. Mr and Mrs Jay B Allen of Sioux Falls in Huron. G P Hughell of Sioux Falls in town. R A Caye agricultural agent in Alpona for a short course. Miavion Ferguson of Woonsocket spending weekend here. A W Tompkins is secretary, western you on business, Farm Bureau meeting this afternoon.

Chay H. J. Mitchell Idaho Avenue Rochester Miay B. W. Feige M. D Carl Clemetson Howard Huron Thoma Larson Larson Clemetgons Gibbs T. P. Beacom New York J. C. Chestnut Montana ‘Avenue Southwest Omaha Chicago West Coast Gibbs Orchestra Ady James Cassidy Irene Cassidy Adeline Linscott Aberdeen Cassidy Glenn Attwell Glenn Attwell, Tl9 Kansas Avenue Southeast, Jitney Dance At the Dance Palace Jack Mills Emory Pellave Mi Beatrice Tellant Mikes Wis W. Groes South Dakota Wheat Grow Association Hemdern Pierre J.T. Medin Odean Harald Sioux Falls Media Washington Adams Guy H. Wares Yankton F. Stringer Livesreck Onids Jay B. Alien Sioux George P. Hughell R.A. Caye Ee Miavion Ferguson Woonsoeket A.W. Tompkins

Man of Mystery tak es own life in Havana bound flight

A controversial figure known as Man of Mystery, John Hulbert, 56, a former executioner, was found dead in his home. Doctors report two gunshot wounds, one chest and one temple, with officials considering murder. Funeral services will be private in the city where he lived. George Haldeman meanwhile attempted a non-stop flight from Windsor to Havana, leaving Walkerville airport at 3:49 am in a Bellanca plane.

Havana Tolay Tohn W. Hulbert Subjed Iam EF. Walsh Hulbert Jimikerz Rist Tepor Bhubert Renna Enen Windsor George Haldeman Atlantic Walkerville Here Cuba Taldeman Tames Hayden Haldeman St. Petersbore Fla Leonard Flo Ann Arbor Mich Valdeman

Speaker To Tell Of 4 H Club Reporting Series

State college speaker Alan Dailey assistant agricultural editor will address eight county 4 H clubs via KFDY Brookings focusing on proper reporting and newsroom writing. TE A Cave Beatle committee will forward letters urging participation with emphasis on gathering and writing news.

KFDY Brookings Alan Dailey TE. A. Cave Comity State College

McNutt To Broadcast His Talk On KSOO

Col Paul V McNutt national commander of the American Legion will speak at the Legion spring conference in Watertown then broadcast over KSOO Sioux Falls radio station that night. Wallsy Byge of Madison announces the plans as the event continues in the Great Plains region with weather notes and travel details.

Watertown Paul V. McNutt Ame 1 Legion The Legion Flot Sioux Falls Wallsy Byge Madison Dyce Custey

Hoover to Press Farm Problem With Congress in Nine Days

Washington February 23. President elect Hoover plans focused talks with Congress and farm leaders nine days before his inaugural address. Senator Brookhart of Iowa backs a concrete plan, proposing 500 million for cooperative farming groups and surplus handling. Laula F. Taher of the National Grange urged tariff increases to balance farm and industrial protections.

Washington Senator Brookhart Hoover Erlect South America Brookhart H Brookhart Senate Teawyer Laula F. Taher National Grange

Sardines Sink Big Fishing Vessel at Sea

SAN PEDRO CAL Feb 23 A 50 foot seina boat Tha Tome was sunk yesterday by a school of sardines The eight Japanese fishermen on board dropped a net for mackerel The sardines about 20 tons swam beneath the mackerel filled the seine Before the net lines could be out the boat capsized and sunk a few minutes later The fishermen were rescued.

San Pedro Cal Tha Tome Gare Dines

Fire rips through Illinois college gym in panic escape

In Jacksonville Illinois a Washington day program at an Illinois woman’s college gym ended in chaos when a fire broke out on stage. Miss Eugenia Van Norman of Jas Yer Indiana was killed leaping from a second story window. Miss Winifred Wackerle the college matron was burned likely fatally. Fifteen others were injured, including Mrs. Clarence P McClelland wife of the college president. Many 200 attendees wore Colonial era skirts hindering escape as students surged toward exits. President Meedelland urged orderly movement from the balcony but panic continued.

Jacksonville Ill Illinois Woman's College Eugenia van Norman Jas Yer Ind Winifred Wackerle Clarence P. McClelland Meedelland

Mitchell Plans Lake Projects in City Development

Mitchell reports lake development moves after a city council meeting with J B Batchelor of the Recreational Association of America submitting plans for a 500 foot bathing beach and a nine hole golf course on the lake’s western side. Estimated cost near 19000 dollars, with a community clubhouse, dancing pavilion, boat landing and band stand among later expansions, aiming for spring or early summer completion.

Mitchell Miteneh J. B., Batchelor Recreational Association of America Batchelor Commuity

Father and Son Banquet At Miller Dedicates Evening

Two hundred ten fathers and sons gathered for the annual father and son banquet at Miller. A. K. Gardner, Huron attorney, gave the chief address urging father son cooperation. Judge Frank R. Fisher presided, with Kurl Altgaier and Charles Williams delivering toasts. Readings by Mary Birchfield and Irene Franks accompanied talks by Rev H E Cope Prof Kersten and Rev M H Sheldon.

Charles Williams St. Lawrence Mary Birchfield Irene Franks H. E. Cope Epia Canal Kersten M. H. Sheldon

Stimson Leaves Isles for United States Manila

Governor General Henry J. Stimson sails from the islands to return to the United States aboard the President Pierce. Thousands gather at the pier to bid farewell as he plans a Tokyo layover and formal lunch with Japanese Premier Baron Tanaka on the way to Washington.

Stimson Isles United States Manila Henry J. Stimson Herbert Hoover President Pierce Stimison Tokyo Baron Tanaka Japan

Patriotic Talks At Altresa Meeting

Patriotic talks were given by Mrs. A. P. Stowell and Miss Caroline Orlyf at the Astresa club noon luncheon meeting yesterday at the Hotel Marvin Huchitt. The Huron College men's quartet provided entertainment with several selections.

Altresa A. P. Stowell Caroline Orlyf Astresa Club Marvin Huchitt Huron College Men’s Henry Williamson William Williamson Keith Snow Gordon Betts Walter Nelson

Unemployed 70 Demand Rights in Trafalgar Square

London crowds from Scotland England and Wales converge to march on Trafalgar Square demanding a living wage longer unemployment benefits eight hour day pension benefits and school age raise while Dignitaries Tom Mann and A J Cook advise on the charter to Premier Baldwin the marchers face hardship and have dwindled in number due to severe weather and travel conditions.

London Scotland England Wales Trafalgar Square Tom Mann A. J. Cook Stanley Baldwin Itt Wl Ind Jeff

Banquet Celebrates George Washington Birthday at Evergreens

Captain Alexander Tadford chairs joint session of Daughters of the American Revolution and Huron chapter with Song of the American Revolution in celebration of Washington's birthday. Dinner at seven, radio from Gamble company, and address by Dr. Royal Clyde Acne of Huron College praising Washington as statesman citizen soldier farmer and more. Guests include Jay B. Allen of Sioux Falls and Mrs. Allen bearing greetings from the state society.

Alexander Tadford Chanter Daughters of the American Revolution Huron Chapter Nist George Washington Evergreens Coolidge George Washington University Washington Heart Gamble Company Max Borhl Topirs Jack Knale Royal Clyde Acne Huron College United States Jay B. Alen Sioux Falls Sons of the American Revolution Allen State Society Hirai Sonieby

Air service to Hills planned from Watertown to Huron

Walter Hailey of Rapid City announces regular air service between Watertown and Huron with connections to the Chicago Black Hills air route. Pioneer Lines of Watertown merges with Rapid Air Lines. daily passenger flights expected within about sixty days, subject to spring business.

Watertown Black Hills Halley Sald Rapid Air Lines

Route Through Watertown Sets Service Between Winnipeg and Omaha

An announced route through Watertown marks the opening of a new service linking Winnipeg and Omaha. Details remain sparse but indicate a regional transportation expansion aimed at improving cross country connections.

Watertown Halley Eald Whintpeg Omaha

Huron Defeats Onida In Debating Tourney Opener

Huron high school beat the Onida Preps in the first round of the district debating tournament at Miller. The district tourney opened at 10 o clock with seven schools entering and a second round scheduled for 2 30 this afternoon, followed by finals.

Huron High School Onida Miller Fabe City Wessington Huron Mitchell Dakota

Debaters Travel As State Meet Postponed Echoes

The article notes debaters from several schools Wes sington Pierre Blunt Highmore and Miller. The team led by Prof. D C Reutter included Imogene Murphy Ethel Bowe Warren Bennett and Aurel Ashman. They defend the state title won last year with Coach E H Jackson of Huron College and debaters Gladys Bucher Burnieta Johnson leaving Mitchell for the ninth contest.

Wessington Pierre Blunt Highmore Miller Cdach D. C. Reutter Imogene Murphy Ethel Bowe Warren Bennett Aurel Ashman E. H. Jackson Huron College Gladys Bucher Burnieta Johnson Huron Mitchell Collegians

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