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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1930
Page
4
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The piece praises longtime residents who built and sustained Huron South Dakota as the city marks fifty years. It notes progress in economy culture and comfort, urges continued civic effort, and cites a bondholders meeting as proof that united action drives future growth and advancement.
The agricultural division commissioner notes revived cow testing to identify unprofitable cows. Ozis spoke in Juron before county bankers Kiwanis club and a joint bankers 4 H meeting. He cited a Wisconsin exhibit where one cow paid six percent and another 102 percent, underscoring testing value for butter fat production and farm profitability.
A paying discussion in South Dakota centers on farm to market roads. Advocates argue payment should continue until graveling of highways used by farmers to transport produce to market is completed.
A column argues that township funds are wasted on short term road work. It urges state supervision via the county highway department and a mandate to allocate money for durable graveling. The piece contends a tighter, continuous program would yield many miles of passable highways.
The piece argues that a majority of U S senators are lawyers and praises their role in government while noting debates about their suitability. It highlights Senator Smith of South Carolina calling for quality over mere professional background and reflects on the value of lawyers in legislating. Woonsocket earns praise for its basketball team under Coach John Hogan, with the Reds beating the Huon Tigers twice and claiming strong season form.
The Hayti Herald Enterprise argues smaller South Dakota stations should be shut off as larger outlets in Watertown Sioux Falls and Mitchell dominate air time. It notes Mitchell and state college station offer worthwhile guidance, while many small stations obstruct good reception and lack audience value.
In a seaside of Midwestern farming prose the piece notes Nebraska farmers and neighbors in Iowa and Kansas continuing to build, buy, and sell despite market fears. It emphasizes strong livestock and food sales, steady prices, and confidence in the regional market’s resilience.
A naturalist divided an aquarium with a glass partition feeding minnows to a bass. After weeks the partition was removed and the bass swam around. the naturalist did not strike a single minnow, suggesting a moral about business or effort.
Eddie Hawkins of DeGrey won a free trip to the Brookings Junior Short Course as a prize for poultry judging and third place in a chicken judging contest. He lists lessons learned from the course including poultry and pig judging, dairy feeding, rope making, plant care, and engine basics.
Vernon Busy Bees 4 H Sewing Club met January 3 at the B F McBride home with 21 members and 100 percent attendance. Members compared cotton cloth samples, viewed woven cotton dopes, and Alice McBride and Elizabeth Horn Jews were among delegates from Beadle County headed to Brook. The group planned an entertainment for next year with Mrs Harper Marion Manon and Alice McBride handling the program. Donis Cook Im played Santa Claire as gifts were shared and refreshments served.
Members affirm club ideals in a consecration ceremony led by adviser Misa Hatz 2ne. Secretary, treasurer, and committee reports followed as Miss Mary Baspach urged striving toward perfection in body mind and spirit. Jefferson group led by Miss Marie Goosen planned 1930 club work and a handwork project creating colorful vases for next month.
The Busy Heel 4-H club of Cavour held its regular meeting at the Brinkman home with Genevieve Honrath noted as a member.
Five Boy Scout troops in Central South Dakota received new charters. Troop 20 at Lane Consolidated School is sponsored by the school with Rev M Knoll J W Sherburne and FP W Thien on the committee. Charles Painter is scoutmaster with William Luker as assistant. Troop 20 members include Vic Reich, William Buts, Harland Clark, Leonard Giles, Jerome Vogel, Basil Meink, Robert Pier, Maurice Rollan, and Gerald Chwabauer. The Wessington Springs troop AS is sponsored by Frey N Dunham Henry Anderson and Rev A R Boone. members include Frank Schryer Bernard Posey Martin Trel Douglas Durham Adams Wyeth Van Buren Claude Anderson and Roy Jones.
The Benilla Butter Boosters club hosted a basket social and moving picture show at the Community hall in Bonifia on Saturday January 11. Fred McKichas reports proceeds of $25 will fund sending club members to camp next summer and support local corner club activities.
Yale vicin age members receive five $1 prizes for outstanding effort in club activities as announced by R A Cave county agent. The Commercial club of Yale plans awards for one member in each of five local clubs to encourage achievement this year.
Members of the Commercial club will judge prospective projects during the coming year to determine the winners in this contest. Mr. Cave stated the process and emphasis on member involvement.
Clem Davis of Cavour relays a letter from a Beadle County 4 H club member praising the Junior short course at Brookings from December 27 to 31. The writer thanks local sponsors for the free trip, enjoyed judging beet cattle and learning many new ideas to share with others.
Lee's Hustlers 4 H club plans to exhibit at the State Crop Show in Huron January 14 to 27. County agent R A Cave states the club has reorganized with eight members and expects more to join after a meeting near Yale Friday evening.
Wiley Smith of Mellette is among the tree trip winners in the Junior short course. She thanks the Evening Huronite and the city’s hospital men for the trip and says she had a very profitable time and learned many valuable things she will remember always.
Twenty years ago in Huron snow clogged the rear of the First National Bank building with accumulations nearly reaching the loading area. The snow was shoveled from the back due to its weight on roof timbers, and carting away was needed. Mrs Murphy hosted the West Side Wilut club, with Mrs Kass winning the high prize and Mrs Kelley the consolation. Harry Beach of Sioux Falls spoke for Beach Printing, and a return Chase-Lister engagement with Clint and Bessie Robbins was announced.
Monday night opening play set to entertain visitors for a week. Clint and Bessie introduce new specialties. D D Sterling of Red Meld visited the Hotel Royal in Huron. The D T s enjoyed a Wednesday afternoon at Stella Burke's home with good attendance and a pleasant program. Mrs Coyne hosted six bridge tables Thursday afternoon at her Third Street home with prizes to Mrs F J Hutchins and Miss Perriton. Camden Rayburn of Chicago joined Huron College to work in the commercial department as enrollment grows, with 26 students this term. Mr Barbury, a Metropolitan Business College graduate of Chicago, joins with strong recommendations.
Fernishen by Beadle County Abstract & Trice Co. lists transfers including We Kuemner to Frank Alle Walsey for $2 and lot details in Wolsey, and Yohn Frey Jr. to Ruben J. Fre in Tripp with section and township references. Additional notes mention assignments to Ben Boyd and others with parcel descriptors SW 22-11.
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