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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1931
Page
3
In a California report dated February 24, studio director Melville Brown says houseflies cost the motion picture industry 5000 to 10000 dollars daily in retakes. A fly spoiled a kiss scene with Mary Astor and Ricardo Cortez, forcing another shot and tainting sound when flies buzzed near a microphone.
Salvation Army teams from 11 local organizations begin the annual campaign in Beadle County aiming to raise 3.00. A. B. Blake chairs the advisory board with Envoy J. Jones coordinating. Teams include American Legion auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Masonry, Elks, four luncheon clubs and more.
Beadle County women’s executive board meets here Thursday to finalize spring and summer plans for home extension service work. Yard beautification, canning club activities, and 4 H rally days are on the agenda. Mrs. B. Barthel will lead the session at the county agent’s office starting at 2 p.m. A Miller meeting for Hand County women follows Tuesday, Suzan Wilder will attend, and Wednesday Dewing will join Spink County’s Redfield gathering.
Travelers arriving in Bolivia report that southern Peru is under rebel control. They describe the uprising as military, aimed at toppling the military junta led by provisional president Luis M Sanchez Cerne. Puno, Arequipa, and Juliaca are cited as rebel held, with Arequipa’s train seized near Puno.
Peter Tucker, about 70, a former bricklayer, was fatally injured Monday when he fell or dived under the wheels of a moving freight car near the Milwaukee depot in Waubay. He died a few minutes later as an inquest was ordered for Wednesday. Friends said Tucker feared finances and had failing eyesight.
Ted Reynolds, about 33, was shot and killed early today when police say he tried to force entry at the E. A. Barnhart farm home near Wagner to kidnap 13 year old Bertha Crane. Barnhart fired, an inquest was ordered, no arrests yet. Sheriff Coles and State's Attorney Kern investigated. Reynolds had been drinking and had harassed Bertha Crane on her way to school.
Rev Frank Gosnell pastor of Second Presbyterian Auburn New York is set to deliver the Huron college commencement address in June. Dr Royal C Agne announced the choice noting Gosnell has led Auburn church a decade and previously led a Brooklyn church. He is described as active in church and community and familiar with student issues.
United States army band under Pershing may perform in Huron next September if talks succeed. Mayor Gitchell confirms interest after a message from C. C. Campbell, band manager, notingDes Moines G. A. R. encampment plans and midwest appearances. Campbell invites civic sponsors by wire.
Marion Illinois February 24 The prosecuting attorney Hoy Browning aims to curb jail terms by pressing fines for law violators. He declared an official boycott on County Judge E M Spiller for sending offenders to jail and intends to use fines to fund the state’s attorney’s office. Browning began filing violations of the motor vehicle act in a different court.
Science expert Albert Einstein notes a rising American public interest in science during his two month California visit. He observes fewer people chase wealth and power, praising practical achievement and funding for scientific enterprises. He emphasizes support extends beyond national boundaries as he attends Pasadena luncheon and Los Angeles civic events.
The senate appropriation committee moved 10 million dollars to begin modernization of three battleships and another 10 million to start Cove Creek dam construction on the Clinch river Tennessee, tied to Muscle Shoals. An unrelated note comments on Chinese writing and telegraphy.
The piece discusses Judge Clark's view that constitutional ratification may require conventions in states under political science principles, amid government opposition arguing the article's language is clear. The decision was reported as unanimous, with the topic crossing into national oversight in Detroit on February 24.
An advertisement promotes a Friday to Monday 48 hour remedy for rheumatism using Allenry. It claims pain relief, rapid uric acid removal, and restorations to activity. A large 8 oz bottle costs 85 cents or 8 cents at Longstaff Drug Co, with a money back guarantee if not effective.
The conference heard a 15 000 member educator group voice opposition to the dry law. Dr Daniel S Kealey urged a formal anti prohibition stance with plans to push the issue on the floor. H P Shepherd said he would oppose the measure and lead the floor fight Thursday morning. Later notes covered hospital admissions and a funeral service for Marvin Hofer born December 3 1826.
Marvin Waldner, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Waldner of 307 Sixth Street Northeast, died after a brief illness. The family mourns the loss as funeral arrangements are announced by the local church.
Several republicans with independent leanings may skip the upcoming house republican caucus to select a speaker and floor leader for the next congress. No opposition to Speaker Longworth or floor leader Tilson is known, while questions arise about whether caucus action would bind attendees. Representative Leguardia of New York asked Representative Hawley of Oregon, the caucus chair, for a ruling on the issue.
An answer was expected today as other Republican leaders said members not desiring to concur may leave the room. Representative Maas of Minnesota is among several who have indicated they may not attend.
Mary Lou Licht aged 2 months and 14 days, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Licht of Wessington South Dakota, died this morning in a Huron hospital after a short illness. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 10 o clock at Kingos chapel with Rev F Lechridge officiating. burial in Ideal cemetery.
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