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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1932
Page
4
Ely Culbertson praises Josephine Murphy Culbertson as the top contract bridge player. The feature series Contract Bridge How to Play and How to Win debuts in The Evening Huronite, sharing her long studied lessons from a career spanning teaching and competition.
The article argues China’s civil strife invites external solution. It notes a lack of responsible Chinese government and warns that force or foreign trusteeship may be necessary. It stresses Japan must prove no plans for Manchuria while urging nations to assume responsibility.
Charles G. Dawes is appointed by President Hoover to lead the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as the country expects a wise choice. Dawes resigns as ambassador to England to return to Chicago, boosting trust in him and in Central Republic Trust Co. stock. The move signals potential broad impact as confidence grows and business steadies, despite drought hurting local prospects. Rapid Air Lines wins the Omaha to Watertown mail contract, praising aviation pioneers the Halleys for early sectional development.
A Pioneer Times analysis notes Alfred E. Smith’s world leadership proposal and public works plans. It reflects on the scarcity of enduring national leaders, the difficulty of picking true leaders, and the contrast between democratic and monarchical notions of leadership.
The article argues Japan faces global scrutiny over its Manchuria policy. It contends Tokyo claims to defend its rights and foreign interests, asserts China lacks a responsible government, and accuses others of failing to honor treaties while Japan pursues development and security of Manchuria. It notes world protests and Japan's firm stance.
Belgium’s foreign affairs minister, speaking via American ambassador Hugh Gibson in Brussels, conveyed regrets on attacks against the United States and the president. The Belgian government affirmed loyalty and gratitude for past relief efforts in occupied territories.
Central South Dakota reports growing Girl Scout activity with more troops forming across the region. A national director will visit Huron this spring to aid spring program planning. A series of Girl Scouting articles will run to educate interested girls about the movement and its goals.
A garbled quiz style list blends political questions with misread clues. The fragment mentions nominating a presidential candidate and asks where, plus numerous unrelated word pairs and fragments, with no clear event or person details to anchor a factual summary.
Ervin Doyle contributes an essay in the Young Citizen magazine January issue. The eighth grader from Bell school in Flandreau argues education builds opportunity, reading and thinking ability, civic responsibility, and the capacity to participate wisely in democracy.
Emma Lou Spelman, an eight year old third grader in Council Bluffs, recalls a summer trip to the Black Hills. She mentions Hill City cottages, Crystal Cave crystals, Sylvan Lake, Rapid City friend Betty Jean, the Game Lodge, State Park, an 1878 cabin museum, the Badlands, Needles Highway, Mt Rushmore, and Boulder Canyon.
Margaret Broce of Willing Workers club in Wessington wins a free trip to the junior short course at Brookings thanks to local business and professional men. She credits Miss Amy Radcliffe and the Eve ning Huronite for the opportunity and describes classes, demonstrations, and social events including a banquet and a talk by Archer B. Gilfillan.
Alpena troop captain Lowise Wales and Lieutenant Neda Aisenbrey led a Monday after school meeting with patrol leaders Fula Aisenbrey Phyllis McWilliams and Gladys White. They taught Scout songs demonstrated first aid and resumed tenderfoot tests Verlinda Risenbrey was named assistant patrol leader of the Woodchuck patrol with Phyllis McWilliams as leader New handbooks were distributed.
Troop 5 continues basketry work under Scoutmaster Maurice Gowdy with 21 scouts responding. Mrs. W M Sibley attended to oversee the task begun by scouts previously instructed. The group aims to finish by February court of honor. additional meetings may be held if needed.
Troop 2 of Huron held a Wednesday meeting with Bruce Ketelle leading the flag drill and Ellis Hagedorn Pugsley assisting. Leo patrol ran the ceremonies while Orion patrol earned a perfect score in a competitive game. The group discussed February merit badge displays and a shortened budget of about 20 weeks for the remaining Scout year.
Sully Post Drum corps, four musicians, 12 instruments, wore Washington Pail Revere uniforms and drew praise at the 1930 National Legion Convention in Boston for the world’s smallest dove corps. They led South Dakota at the 151st state Legion Convention in Rapid City, with prior shows in Aberdeen, Highmore, Pierre, Valley City, and more. Members listed: M. Fr. Keck, E. Q. Hardwick, Paddy Holm, L. A. Fosness.
Washington reports the reappointment of 8. P. Malone as postmaster of Huron. Eagles lodge hosted a card and dance night at the opera house with winners Miss Alice Anderson and Sam Snedigar. Local and visiting residents were noted leaving for business trips to Minneapolis Council Bluffs and Cedar Rapids. Floyd Tobin sustained a foot injury from a fall while carrying iron pieces, with no broken bones reported.
At a Junior American Legion auxiliary meeting in Watertown on January 23, plans were outlined to recruit sisters and daughters of Legion men. The group emphasized aims to study and follow laws, be 100 percent Americans, and support veterans and their families through the auxiliary’s work.
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