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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
4
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A fashion editor notes that 1930s styles hint at partial elongation of skirts but unlikely full return to earlier elaborate trends. Kathleen Howard argues 1910 era glamour gave way to modern natural charm, with sport and health boosting appeal, though some men fear endless fashion revolutions.
Huron city and Beadle county officials study oil gravel as a low cost street surface option. State highway engineer H H Babcock cites Yankton county experiment as promising though weather and moisture challenges affected early results. Premix drying and thorough mixing could improve longevity resembling asphalt paving with lower cost than concrete.
Discussion centers on graveling and oil gravel as street and highway improvements in South Dakota or Huron. Oil gravel promises fewer surfacing threats while concrete is viewed as too costly. Officials estimate graveling at about 1500 dollars per mile and oil gravel between 2000 and 2500 dollars per mile.
The Chicago Tribune story on Jake Lingle prompts questions about media ethics and potential graft among reporters. It notes the paper offered rewards for conviction and pushed police reforms, while urging impartial reporting and internal cleansing to prevent corrupted coverage. It also praises expanded Custer State Park in South Dakota as a positive note.
A mock police report parodies Dickens as narrator Charles Trevelyan Smythe, an artist from Mayfair, pursuing a heist tale through self important musings. The piece blends literary past and crime reporting, lampooning ornate prose and old world manners.
The piece explains brake safety during peak driving season, detailing stopping distances for two wheel and four wheel setups. It cites manufacturer figures endorsed by auto builders and notes growing interest in oil development in Stanley County.
Central and Eastern stations list shows scheduling for Tuesday with networks WBC WABC WENR WEAF and many others. It details programs by time block including orchestras, dances, hourlong dramas, humor, and talent features across markets like New York Chicago Cleveland and Louisville with various networks and clear-channel status.
Walter Brandenberger, a California 4-H club member recovering from a fall, receives letters from 4-H youths nationwide. Doctors say he may walk again. he sits in a wheelchair, studies at home, and thanks supporters while awaiting further progress.
Eleanor Follette of Huron writes of a Lake Byron camp trip for 43 girls, prize winners from The Huronite. She thanks local business and professional men for the outing, describes a daily schedule with dipping, meals, worship, and activities like painting photos of movie stars, noting the fun and camaraderie of the Girls Reserve event.
Jesse Roberts, a South Dakota 4-H member, had his champion pigs photographed in the National 4-H Club Magazine for June after attending the National 4-H club camp in Washington last month. He reports saving money to pay his way through State college and plans to pursue agriculture. The piece details camp activities for girls and boys, including swimming, outdoor nights, field trips, and a five day chautauqua, plus other 4-H winners earning trips to Lake Byron and Lake Okoboji. The program is supported by The Evening Huronite with a $400 educational trip contest.
The Clyde Progressive Improvement Club played the Kota Belles and Valley Sunshine 4-7 clubs at Meyers Grove on July 3. Final score 25 to 19 with praise for both teams. Next game set for Sunday evening July 20 at the State Park grounds.
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