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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1931
Page
2
Yale hosts a Wednesday February 4 agricultural short course at Mamet hall with prizes in merchandise and cash. Exhibits will feature home goods and rugs while a women’s and a men’s meeting follow and 4 HClub songs and a moving picture are planned.
The men and boys of the Congregational Sunday school hosted the women and girls of Lake Preston in the church basement as the prize of a winter money raising campaign. After games, refreshments were served by the men.
The Lake Preston high school study club staged a magazine subscription contest between two groups led by Mildred Trousdane and Arnold Eid. After the fall split, the plan was for the defeated side to entertain the winners in the high school auditorium, with the teams engaging in a mutual entertainment exchange.
A Madison a1 A report from a vice college Brookings shows A L Anderson of the Lake dairy herd ranking third in the state butter output, with Mitchell Armour and Brown Revning also noted in the standings.
An A A A W chapter is planned at Redfield following a recent organizational meeting. Considerable interest was shown and committees were appointed to organize the work.
A plane pursuit near Chel ene resulted in fifteen coyotes captured with a hunter and two crew members in the chase. Ground hounds aided the effort as a public event invites residents to the Mellette hanger on Sunday February 1 to witness the released coyotes.
Mrs E W Faige state president of the South Dakota League of Women Voters argues against the joint appropriations committee reducing the child hygiene appropriation to 7000 dollars while noting matching federal funds. She cites 14400 distributed materials and prenatal education efforts, stressing ongoing need to support maternity and infancy protection despite cuts.
WENDT Jan reports Doug Laws, a western South Dakota rancher, has suffered two accidents in three weeks. While loading lumber on a truck, a shifting load toppled the vehicle. Laws escaped injury as the main beam slid by him. Later, a shed roof collapsed, raining debris and causing injuries that kept him sidelined for days.
Lay plans by Sully County Fair board for a large exposition in late August. By starting early, exhibitors gain time to prepare displays for Huron. Officers elected include C. Byrum as president Luther Melson vice president A J Neegsard secretary Anna K M Cooper assistant secretary M R Brown treasurer Jack Reidy F C Hoover H A Heecking J D Gustef.
Ford recommends quick shelterbelt plantings with bar elder cottonwood poplars and willows for rapid wind protection while permanent trees grow. He notes honey locust black walnut for southeast and central regions, pine varieties including Scotch and jack pine, red cedar for drought tolerance but cedar apple rust risk near apples, and Chinese elm as a potentially hardy option with alkali tolerance.
Biook Falls report lists contestants for the peace oratorical contest at Magid City fair in January. Participants have already earned prizes and will receive school honors plus the privilege of serving as the college representative.
Brookings Jen MJA special prize notice for cows owned and exhibited by cow testing members at the state fair. Details suggest prize amounts and distribution per entry, with emphasis on dairy cattle showcases and awards for top performers among participating ranchers.
A garbled note cites Professor Olwon advising on roughage access for cattle or horses when turned out for grazing or feeding, noting factors for best results and mentioning feeding efficiency in outdoor conditions.
Pierre January 31 The selections for next summer's project work in vocational agricultural training were made by students in twenty two high schools with vocational ag departments. The sow litter was the top project with 192 boys and 284 sows enrolled. Corn and potatoes also appear in the list with 102 boys choosing corn, planning 3 003 acres, and 31 planting potatoes. Deane Lennon Hecla Lane Wolsey and Chester high schools report the most multi project students.
Farmers in Alpena will hold the largest meeting to date on March 6 and 7. The program includes attractive events, a free motion picture show, lunch, and a 1 PM meeting followed by another free film at 3:15 PM.
A garbled report mentions Father Son Bangiset at Sie Wardet with Mrs C Serphes and a solo by Leon Hebert. The text references communal parts of an shires and other unclear details, including references to Be es and omens.
EAMILIZON asserts depressions recur historically with no demon cause. Claude J Whit Jow of the University of South Dakota argues the current downturn reflects low mood rather than a panic, noting no sharp price drop and citing modern global ties and communications as moderating factors.
Vermillion January 21 University of South Dakota films will be shown at the Coliseum booth during the Made in South Dakota Exposition in Sioux Falls. The programs feature the 1990 university week celebration with campus shots student plays football games the homecoming crowd and the Dakota Day parade. G Russell Bauer and Bud Kirby will run the university information booth and arrange film viewing on request.
Brookings January 3. A 100 year old revolutionary grain binder replica sits at South Dekate State College. It mirrors Cyrus H McCormick’s original design presented by a harvester company. The wooden hull wheel stands about three feet high with a small cog gear drive. McCormick demonstrated machine cutting grain in 1831. After faculty of agricultural engineering under Prof Ralph La Patty assembled it, the machine will join the state college museum collection. Copies of the first successful harvesters have been sent to colleges with established agricultural engineering departments.
Lake Preston Lutheran church members held a birthday party in a social evening. Guests born between July 1 and January were honored with birthday cake. Approximately 130 people attended and were served.
County commissioners face questions over authority to impose mileage taxes in Brower case. The document outlines legal standards, cites precedents, and explains how revenue provisions may be applied while protecting about taxpayers. Officials weigh options amid fiscal pressures and potential voter considerations.
J G Chichester, chair of the Spink county Red Cross, says the county will meet its $400 quota for drought relief. He notes Spink has never failed when called upon and aims to complete the drive by February. Beadle County already surpassed its goal, and the local chapter seeks a strong showing to match neighboring counties.
Prohibition agents deputy sheriff and county officers raided Hon Homme county sites and seized large liquor stocks. In Tabor they found 504 quarts beer 108 pints 21 gallons wine 12 dozen malt cases plus whiskey flasks and bottles. Frank Messman Joseph Selma and Charley Forrest were arrested in related searches at Tabor and Tyndall. A mobile near Berestford owned by Severson was seized with alcohol quantities and transportation charges filed.
In YANKTON Jen 31 a party of pheasants near Facmer Andries, Eheen's place nine miles northeast of hare, revealed their chicks breaking shells around two weeks ago. Mrs Pheasant stated shells for the young were laid about four weeks ago in December and the dry ground allowed early release in January.
Miller residents to air a joint senior and junior church choir concert from KGDY on Sunday at 7 PM in Houren. The program features vocal and instrumental solos and is the annual M A program by Miller. In Redfield, Jan 31, Redfield High School will stage the operetta Ichabod Crane Friday evening directed by Mr Nervig with Howard Eichols in the title role.
Pierre de Lanux, international historian and League of Nations speaker, told University of South Dakota students that the world desires peace and needs a world dictatorship and consultation to preserve it. He cited past work with the French Comite d Action and Paris information office and spoke on disarmament and international ethics. The address described as a “combination salad” urged advance awareness of foreign relations challenges.
The state game and fish commission weighs stocking Rosebud and Burke lakes with bullhead bass as part of new improvements. Dog Ear lake will gain a drainage ditch to enlarge its area and depth, expanding fishing and recreation opportunities.
Plans for the reorganization of the Security State bank in Madison are gaining momentum. With all depositors signing waivers, the next step will be the sale of new stock. A recent meeting reported substantial stock commitments and strong sentiment in favor of reorganizing.
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