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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1933
Page
5
P. Fletcher of Greencastle Pennsylvania W Franklin Knox of Chicago and Senator James E Watson of Indiana are being considered as potential candidates by veteran party leaders. The dialogue suggests interest in replacing or supporting key figures in upcoming elections.
Highmore January 16 Special Jack Egan 5 met death in a fire that damaged his home this morning. The blaze of unimous origin started in the west end and spread to the east before banks reached that part of the structure. It is believed he suffocated. Egan had lived alone here for several years and had been employed on the Anderson ranch in Buffalo county. Authorities are attempting to locate relatives of the fire victim.
Mrs. Jessie Wilson Sayre 43, daughter of President Wilson, dies after gall bladder operation. Wife of Prof. Francis B. Sayre, state correction commissioner and Harvard Law School faculty member, active in politics and peace causes. Survived by three children. funeral in Cambridge Christ Church and burial in Bethlehem, Pa.
Washington reports mark Prohibition at thirteen years with congressional activity on beer and wine legalization. The House debated repeal and a Senate panel drafted a 3.05 beer and wine measure while some expect a Hoover veto. Senator Sheppard planned an annual prohibition address as the repeal effort advances in Congress.
Carl H. Weir of Huron has been placed on New York Life’s Senior Nylic roll for twenty years of production, with about 4 million in life insurance written. He will receive lifelong monthly pay as a reward and remains an agent in his territory. Only 50 agents hold this rank nationwide. W J Lucas of Mitchell is the other Sioux City branch recipient.
Des Moines reports rural unrest as Iowa farmers confront delinquent tax sales and mortgage foreclosures amid 80 year low prices. Farm leaders demand price increases or mortgage relief with state and federal aid. Town Farm Bureau aims to mediate between mortgagors and mortgagees, while officials consider a moratorium and broader federal help.
Hanson County led state in completing a Christmas seal sale report for the Public Health Foundation. Miss Flossie Schumacher of Alexandria, chair, announced total Hanson sales of 129.46 dollars, up 28 from last year, with city gains from 14 to 37.10 dollars and rural sales roughly flat. Funds will aid correctional health programs and camp Wanzer support for deserv ing children in the Black Hills.
In Hermosa South Dakota residents held a memorial service for Calvin Coolidge at a small white frame Congregational church. The 1927 summer neighbor and former president was absent, as was pastor Rolf Liam Carleton, but neighbors and former colleagues filled the pews. Clarence Jacobson of Coolidge High School Rapid City delivered the sermon on public service, reflecting Coolidge’s ideal to walk humbly and discharge obligations.
CHICAGO January 16 President Peter B Carey of the Chicago board of trade in his second term blasted county agents especially in Illinois for misusing their jobs to attack farmers markets. He said complaints from country districts claim county agents used political tactics with farm leaders and farm board payrollers to attack farmers markets while still paid by federal and state governments. He warned the extension system may collapse without purging political socialistic practices in farm board and bureau activities.
A short notice advertising a popular winter burn remedy named Cold Winds Flame The Fire of Winter Tich Baker’s Ointment selling at 1.00 dollars and 30 cents in Huron through Sherman Moe and other druggists.
In Sofia on January 16 a protest by the Roman Catholic church reached Prime Minister Mouchanov after the Orthodox baptism of three day old Princess Marie Louise. Papal representative Monsignor Roncalli protested the ceremony in the royal palace chapel while Queen Elena of Italy visited.
Washington January 16 An undercurrent of Republican infighting points to a spring clash between Hoover followers and the party old guard for control of the organization. Hoover aims to remain dominant as the anti Hoovers seek to seize power after March centering on the national committee chair. Everett Sanders heads the panel with talks of a successor after the Coolidge death shifts the balance. Charles D Hillis J Henry Roraback and Henry are mentioned as potential leaders as the struggle moves from behind the scenes to a public contest.
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