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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1930
Page
4
In Chicago the gangster McErlane, famed for the ride murder scheme, is wounded and hides in a hospital using an assumed name. Enemies flood the ward and he fires back from beneath his pillow. He refuses to name his assailants, vows vengeance, and laments a powerless state amid a gang war in the city.
The Wheat Market II analysis shows Chairman Legge firmly backing the farm board program, while critics capitalize on price moves to discredit the new agencies. The federal price remains open only to member cooperatives, boosting drive for cooperative memberships and challenging speculators who profited from the setup.
Secretary Hyde argues that patriotism requires citizens to support a party that is right, while newspapers should align with party ideals without blindly following leadership. He warns against bipartisan or multi party chaos and schools editors to influence party policy while remaining independent from adverse practices.
A Chicago crime report portrays Frank McErlane as a leading figure in ongoing gang violence. The piece notes the legal system’s struggle to protect life and property amid rising criminal unrest in the city.
Minneapolis Tribune notes publicity around Coolidge writing Mount Rushmore inscriptions. Sioux Falls Argus Leader hints at a presidential visit by Hoover and Coolidge for a July 4 dedication, amid SD pride and national attention.
In a Chicagoan piece titled The Decline of the Colyum, Ralph Cannon is accused of harming columnists by criticizing the craft after a noted editor’s dismissal. Richard Atwater responds with a rebuttal praising individual voice, reader engagement, and the broad range of reader gifts and mail that columns inspire.
W Howard Ross reflects on winning a Huronite trip to Brookings for the Junior short course. He describes travel, campus events, class talks, judging contests, the banquet, and prizes, noting practical agricultural ideas gained and the sense of unity among 4-H members. He hopes for a larger next year.
New state secretary of the Hi Y at a meeting of the Euron club yesterday afternoon spoke on How to be Successful. Howard stressed reliability endurance and action as keys to AREA development. The Hi Y reporter noted the second Hi Y group addressed by Floyd Gluesing. After the talk, plans were laid for initiating new members.
Huron Hey Scouts Troop 6 held a regular meeting on Tuesday February 25. Frank Kinnyon will receive a merit badge in music at the next Court of Honor. The evening included knot tying fire building and a brief sentiment about astronomy. The troop sent flowers to Floyd Ulrich who is recovering from pneumonia.
La-Ko-Tah troop 4 Huronne Scouts held a Tuesday meeting at the junior high with Mrs Reuter and Mrs Coddington leading due to the absence of Scout captain Mrs J A Johnson. Knot tying was the main focus as the group trained for speed and accuracy.
Evta Mae Englemann of Miller organized her third 4-H sewing club this week at her home. Five members enrolled and officers were elected. The two earlier clubs also report good progress, according to fellow 4-H member Vera Hanson.
The Young Citizen's League edition at Pierre proposes books to aid libraries. A five book series for fourth through eighth grade by Dr Walt J Condon includes The Understanding Prince High and Far The Wanderfu Tune The Great Conquest Outward Bound published by Little Brown Co priced 85 cents. Everyday Manners by MacMillan 60 cents and Manners and Right Conduct by William E McVey priced 25 cents. Health Headers by Lummis and Schawe includes three books building health knowledge. 4-H club event notes Washington trip planning and a feeding contest. Members listed and new club song books noted with prizes and birthday observances.
Leaders of 4 H clubs can obtain bulletins and leaflets on music appreciation from the national committee on boys and girls work. National Music Week runs May 4 to May 11 with programs centering on family and neighborhood music and American music. Bulletins and leaflets include Music Memory Contests Stories of America's Songs America’s Music in Review Home Night in National Music Week and Special Activities for Schools during National Music Week.
Dorothy Abramzon of the Broadland Busy Bees Sewing club notes club work and rules. The Busy Bees met February 22 at Mrs Myrtle Kaump's home. First graders cut nightgowns, second years made slips. A bake sale at Kaurep store raised 55.63 to send the county champion to a Washington DC camp.
A reader letters about adding Scandinavian languages to high school curricula, arguing local boards should offer the subjects where demand exists. The note cites census languages, supports German French and Scandinavian study, praises Augustana College for forensics, and urges balance of cultural and practical value for youth. HL A, Ustend, aligns with broader language education.
Twenty three years ago on a Tuesday, Huron experienced notable events as two business figures visited and an ice rink incident left one man with a serious arm injury. H. W. Newman returned from Barakhoo, W. after a lengthy stay. Mrs. E. E. Given visited Monmouth, and Arthur Drake with Mrs. Drake stayed in the city with Mrs. S. S. Oviatt before traveling to Canpees. Clarence L. Pratt, ex-Huron youth, is now superintendent of Great Northern dining and sleeping car service with HQ in St Paul, moving from Burlington. John C. Madsen leaves for Hot Springs S. D. for a month of treatment. he plans to stay until fully recovered.
Lillian Lee, who has returned to Huron under bond, will likely be brought back to Waterloo for the March term of district court to face forgery charges. The update comes from Waterloo reports dated February 21. Local authorities anticipate the hearing and potential arraignment in the district court.
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