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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
4
National coverage shows dry and wet factions split over the Wickersham commission findings on prohibition. Newspapers from Chicago to Sioux Falls quote mixed judgments, noting no consensus and continued debate on enforcement and possible repeal or revision of the 18th amendment.
The Atlanta Journal quotes senators, representatives, and officials weighing the dry law. Voices from Senator Sheppard to Andrew Volstead praise or critique the commission's recommendations as the era’s debate over enforcement, temperance and the effectiveness of prohibition continues.
Friends of South Dakota State College condemn Regent Guy Harvey for a plan to move or dismantle the Brookings campus engineering department. The proposal would transfer functions to Rapid City and Vermilion, risking loss of the Brookings program while potentially increasing enrollments elsewhere. Supporters claim efficiency. opponents warn of mass student displacement and harm to regional education.
President Hoover resists a special session to take up the issue, arguing Congress should finish work in the remaining six weeks of the current session. He believes the move would waste time and yield little progress.
Fragmentary text recalls past land appropriation and division by halves, with cryptic references to the Gaguis and Mesh, salt, and a sense of fading yesterday. The passage hints at a swift settlement and lingering shadowy hosts shaping present remembrances.
Dr Koenig and Mise Pickell led group health screenings for children focusing on teeth throats noses ears and heart and lung function. Treatments and advice followed to prevent indigestion deafness poor dental health and other issues, with emphasis on hygiene and follow up.
Summary reports show South Dakota 4 H club members produced or raised goods valued at 272 002 41 dollars. Extension agents note ongoing activity and impact across programs led by H M Jones and other staff.
The committee proposes updates to merit badge requirements including botany and reptile study for forestry and nature, while canceling the fireman's life requirement due to back strain. Huron scouts show strong interest in botany and reptile study as forestry becomes less practical in heavily wooded areas.
Officials announce open adoption of additional merit badges for second class scouts including leather work masonry metal work health personal photography pottery poultry keeping wood carving and more. The badges reflect council standards and new national by laws while highlighting rural farming topics such as citrus farming hog and pork production sheep farming soil management and related skills.
Lee's Hustlers Potato club held a meeting at Lee Parkhurst home January 16. Glenn Siegenthaler was named president Mildred Rex was named vice president and Dorothy Rex the secretary treasurer. After adjournment games and lunch followed. Next meeting set for February 6.
James Brookings was elected president of the Belly 4-H club, succeeding prior leadership. The ceremony marked the start of the new term and outlined planned community projects and member activities.
Twenty years ago events include Hawley’s winter vacation from the railroad after 27 years with the company. Mrs Thorrest’s wedding anniversary celebrations draw neighbors to Third Street. William Longstaff wins top state pharma rating and ASA membership. LD Crawford arrives to serve as night clerk at Royal hotel. James St Hinman becomes manager of Fair City Bottling works. Bowling alleys to be installed in Daum building basement begin work. Fred Love visits Huron and returns. Clarke Bil train service noted.
The Willing Workers 4-H club of Ferney and Garden Prairie townships led by Mrs J W Cook raised 49.93 dollars to send members to the junior short course next December. Members made three articles each from fancy work and a dance with supper secured the proceeds. Gladys Willis, club secretary, provided the total.
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