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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
3
In Woonsocket on July 16 1901 harvest is underway with binders cutting barley early oats and winter wheat. Farmers report grain shortages and poor quality due to late spring freezes and dry weather. Corn needs rain, alfalfa is short, pastures suffer, potatoes slow to develop, and new potatoes fetch 50 cents per peck amid drought.
Albert J. Maag president of the South Dakota Federation of Labor says labor has not endorsed petition drives in Huron to restrict immigration. Each signer is asked to donate ten cents to cover circulation costs and congressional presentation. Maag warns organizers misrepresent labor backing and notes past drives received volunteers without fees.
Rapid City hosts the American Legion department convention August 14 to 28 and housing reservations are under way. Housing chairman Roger E. Lee reports invitations sent to individual members statewide to highlight Black Hills recreation and the convention program. Two tourist camps are requested for drum and bugle corps staying together, with other groups negotiating similar facilities. Some groups will bring families with a nurse for children during sessions and plan tours after the convention.
A small blaze sparked by an engine on a west bound freight Wednesday forenoon damaged a wheat field on the Charles Syring farm three miles east of Wessington. Section men sighted the fire and tried to suppress it. Town help arrived but the fire was not fully controlled as a portion of the field burned. A strong south wind hindered efforts.
Snakes are seen thick along the Joe Creek area near Joe Carer as vegetation is burned away. Residents cautioned and authorities monitor the situation for potential risks to humans and animals.
In Lake Whitewood near Lake Preston drought has forced farmers to pool effort. About 16 teams within two miles mowed raked and stacked hay from the lake bottom to feed stock this winter. Neighbors cooperated joyfully, showing a strong community spirit amid drought and optimism for better times.
South Dakota will have nearly 300 miles of paving and oil surfaced roads when current projects finish. A July 1 highway survey shows 46.34 miles paved with 66.94 under construction, bituminous and oil surfacing totals over 172 miles including under construction, and gravel surfacing at 3,861 miles with 140.40 more under construction. Permanent and temporary earth grade totals and nonfederal state construction are listed.
Rural Mail Carriers of District 1% held their annual convention in Gettysburg on July 16. Delegates registered 3:90 to 5:00 pm, business meeting at 7 pm in MFE church basement, followed by a three course banquet at 8 pm for about 50 members and guests. Grover Wall acted as toastmaster. Mayor Weidensee was represented by Mrs Mayior Weidensee who delivered the welcome. state president Paul Keiffer of Wessington Springs gave the response. The evening featured talks by various members.
At the meeting discussions on rural cartel problems were mixed with musical numbers and tap dancing. New officers elected for the coming year include G. Jones of Cresbard as president, W. W. Wolt of Lebanon as vice-president, and A. F. Shriver of Onids as secretary-treasurer.
Mitchell July 16 Corn Palace entertainment committee heads to Chicago to meet three theatrical agencies and draft the 1931 show. They plan personal calls on Charlie Correll and Amos ’n Andy star Freeman as part of the negotiations. Committee leader Wallace MacLean chairs the trip with Mayor George Fredericks and others.
Brookings July 16 R Hunkins state school superintendent at Lead urged a comprehensive state history for children. He outlined the region from seven billion years ago to the Black Hills formation, noting the badlands existed while the Himalayas were a swamp and stressing teaching of geological ages alongside human history.
Bridgewater officials announce Creamer Day as Lions club members promote a celebration to showcase new industry and its promise of untold benefits for farmers in the district.
Brookings July 16 Arthur Dob berstein of New Effington a graduate of State college Class of 192? was among three of twelve to receive a master’s degree from the University of Akron recently. He had been pursuing advanced studies in chemistry and had been living in Brooks Ohio.
In Joe Creek on July 16 farmers cut small grain for feed and harvest corn for rough feed. Stockmen with hay from last winter may sustain some supply, while fall feed remains expected to be scarce.
Yankton officials report bids for a six inch water main on North Bourlas Avenue. The Eilermann and McLain Company of Yankton won with only two bids submitted. Work must be finished by August 1 under the contract terms. A new building ordinance was also discussed at the meeting.
WESSINGTON July 16 Special Music by Roscoe and his Joy Boys of Minneapolis will headline a Casino dance at the venue formerly Huddleston's Grove, nine miles south of Wessington. Elbert Baird Excel Huddleston and Darold Huddleston lead the event. ARRIVE HOME FROM TRIP RAYMOND July 16 Special Mr and Mrs Walter Olson return from Canada and North Dakota to Aquadell and Alsbury with relatives.
Mrs Eva De Haven directed a piano recital by her pupils broadcast on radio station KGDY from Huron. Local friends enjoyed the performances and supported the event during the recent transmission.
In Custer on July 16 workers are renovating the Le Roy hotel. Worldmen are applying stucco and making interior improvements as part of ongoing building and remodeling projects in the area.
Spokane Washington report shows a special matter involving Joseph T Ewnikel. The item references Raymond and Raymon d with Sug 1, indicating a named legal or administrative action in the local paper.
A person arrived by train to visit with his sister Mrs. Censha Danforth and other relatives, continuing family connections in the area.
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