Plans for War Mobilization and Selective Service
A historical article outlines broad war mobilization plans including a 4,000,000 man immediate draft and 7,000,000 registrants ages 21 to 40, a 13,000 plant operations mandate, and low profit contracts. It details a national selective service system with local boards, deferments, and a Director of Selective Service, urging youth to pursue peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Congress
Ran
Grese
Bureau of Marine War Risk Insurance
War Trade Board
War Finance Corporation
Douglas MacArthur
Army
Armed Service
Canadian Retaliation and Tariff Anger
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader argues Canadian tariffs arise from U S farm product price rises and industrial schedules irritate Canada. It urges readers to study the issue amid rising tariff agitation and cautions against misreading the motives behind retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls Argus
Sioux Falls
Canada
Argus Leader
Canada Aims Tariff Reductions Against U S Agriculture
The article argues Canada seeks cuts in agricultural tariffs to boost farm product access. It notes U S farm prices are low while Canadian prices are higher, and asks South Dakota farmers if they want Canadian wheat flax butter eggs to flood U S markets, lowering prices further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
South Dakota
A Challenge to Business by Cheap Money
Dr. Stephen Miller of the National Association of Credit Men notes today’s very low money rates create a rare opportunity for business and industry. Past cheap money aided large organizations with high credit, while small firms lagged, delaying profits until efficiency improves to compete with big firms when prosperity returns.
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America
Stephen 3. Miller
National Association of Credit Men
Miller
Wessington Bank Marks Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
This year the Farmers and Merchants State bank of Wessington observes its twenty-fifth anniversary. The bank’s continuous operation through difficult times and Wessington’s nine prior bank failures show strong customer confidence in the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants State Bank of
Wessington
South Dakota truck fee referendum delays July 1 start
The referendum on the 1931 truck fee law delays start until after the November 1932 general election. Petition signatures were filed by the South Dakota Motor Carriers' association, signaling continued debate over higher charges for larger trucks and funding road costs. Supporters say the 1931 act is an improvement, while opponents doubt public endorsement of the carriers' stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
South Dakota Motor Carriers’ Association
Pierre
Pessimism and ducks and oil in midwest views
A Pierre Capital Journal and Troquoix Chief comments weave through a collage of topics. Tex Guinan in a French detention camp is contrasted with a shaking night club era, while drought threatens wild ducks and a warning about drained wetlands rises. Oklahoma and Kansas oil fears meet South Dakota ambitions as regional appetites collide.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Thief Lake
Minnesota
Kankakee
Pierre Capital Journal
Oklahoma
Kansas
Canton News
South Dakota
Troquoix
Eagle Scout Speaks on Scout Values at Troop 5 Meeting
Eagle Scout Reverend E B Whitcomb addressed Troop 5 in Saint Joseph Missouri, stressing the 12 Scout Laws. Marshall Townsend notes 25 scouts, five visitors and Scoutmaster heard him as the pioneer in Scouting since 1910 recounts Pierre meetings and St Joseph work.
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Troop
Marshall Townsend
B. Whitcomb
Saint Josph
E. B. Whitcomb
Pierre
Giiatt
Alien Oviatt
Huron
Blue Ribbon Club Tours Beadle County 4-H Dairy Visit
The Whiteside Blue Ribbon Dairy Club of Beadle County toured inspections in Redfield visiting farmers heifers and calves then the Redfield creamery and school for the feeble minded. They observed a clean dairy barn with milk machines and hand milking, noted neat surroundings and cement sidewalks, and compared barns to their own as they returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside Blue Ribbon Dairy
Beadle County
Ichard Peterson
C. A Peterson
Redfield
Kent
Ali
Banner Club Girls Make Dresses for Hyde County Fair
Banner 4-H Sewing club members meet at John Lusk's home on May 31 with all but two attending. They opened with the flag pledge and club pledge, discussed uniforms, and examined finished garments. Mrs Porter Hall shared Home Extension style tips from Faulkton and patterns for uniforms. practice and parade plans for August 22 Hyde county fair at Highmore were set. Refreshments will be provided by Violet Killinger Kathleen McGough Ruth Thurston and Antoinette Ondricek with Mrs Lusk helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Club
Hyde County
John Lusk
Porter Hall
Faulkton
Hyde County Fair
Highmore
Violet Killinger
Kathleen McGough
Ruth Thurston
Antoinette Ondricek
Lusk
Miner Sewing Club Demonstration At Robins Home
The Wee Wee Sewers club met at the Robbins home in Miner County on June 2. Phyllis Wolfe and Bertha Patterson led a demonstration on finishes. Members discussed dressmaking and brought fabric for inspection while a club reporter was appointed to submit meeting stories to The Evening Huronite and Carthage News.
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Miner Sewing Club
Phyllis Wolfe
Bertha Patterson
Wee Wee Sewers Club
Robbins
Miner County
Carthage
New Girl Scout Posters Ready for Distribution
The two new Girl Scout posters will be ready for distribution on June 15. Reproductions in eight colors have been produced for both posters, one of which won an art prize in the recent Girl Scout poster contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arst
Dakota Girl Leads 4-H Club Newspaper Effort
Anna Swenston of Roberts county guides a small club paper with a 250 circulation, coordinating news, advertising from Rosholt, and state and national club items. She previously edited the high school paper and plans to study journalism, leading four clubs as she completes years of canning foods clothing projects.
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Anna Swenston
Roberts County
Miss Swenston
Rosholt
The
Courier
Girl Scouts Begin Archery Education for Season
Archery noted as a favorite sport for upcoming season with Girl Scouts cited as advancing the craft. Aimed at readers, the piece defines basic terms such as bowyer anchor nocking loosing bracing and offers tips on stance aim and posture, comparing to golf and William Tell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Tom Humbs
Ewing
William Tell
Robinhead
Sacajawea Scouts Plan Overnight Hike After Meeting
Thirty-one members of the Sacajawea troop and two visitors gathered at the Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. Mrs F B Whitz opened with the Girl Scout song. In patrol rooms Orioles practiced signaling Cardinals tied knots and first aid Owls laid and followed trails Bluebirds studied first aid merit badge requirements. Mrs O BE Wrigit retiring captain awarded 11 merit badges to eight girls. Games followed and plans for an overnight hike were made.
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Sacajawea
Presbyterian Church
F. B.whitz
Orioles
Cardinals
Owls
Bluebirds
O. BE
Wrigit
Kathryn Jean Siylor
Veteran Printer Visited Huron Veteran Returns From Colorado Springs
George Herndon, longtime compositor for The Evening Huronito, now at Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, is visiting his brother in Huron. He ran a small job printing shop before health decline sent him south. He plans to return next week, and notes fellow printer W. F. Bart is progressing well in Colorado Springs.
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George Herndon
Union Printers
Colorado Springs
D. A. Searles
Herndon
Colorado
Sioux River Rise Near Sioux Falls After Heavy Rains
The Sioux River rose about 18 inches in three hours following last week’s heavy rains north of the city, with Water town reporting over seven inches of rainfall. Observers estimated the surge yesterday as flood potential lingered in the region.
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Sioux River
Sioux Falls
Here
Watertown
Walther League Opens Convention in Huron
The Walther League convenes in Huron with about 100 officials expected. Rev. T H Joeckel cites a conservative crowd estimate of 1000 visitors for the opening day. Rev H J Gerkel will preach at Daum's auditorium and zone winners will seek the league birn title. A public screening of the film Freedom follows.
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Huron
T. H. Joeckel
Mt. Calvary
Chicago
International Hospice
Daum
South Dakota
Peono Pines
Sutherland
Martin Luther
Mt. Calvary Church
Walther League
Mezzzanine
Marvin Hughitt
Huron League
Evelyn Johnson
Fern Passenheim
Gettysburg Wins Kiwanis Attendance Trophy in District 5
Gettysburg topped 19 clubs in northern South Dakota and one in Minnesota to win the Kiwanis attendance trophy for 1930. Bert L. Hall announced at a Kiwanis luncheon. Huron and Ortonville shared second place with .333 and .283 percentages respectively as districts ranked clubs including Mobridge, Aberdeen, Watertown, Pierre, Redfield, Lead, Hot Springs. The trophies will tour the district with a June 18 stop in Watertown.
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Kiwanis
Gettysburg
South Dakota
Minnesota
Bert L. Hall
Pierre
Huron
Ortonville
Minn
Gettysburg Club
Ortonville and
Webster
Smith Jewelry Store
R. B. Hill
Interclub Relations
Watertown
Mobridge
Aberdeen
Pieres
Redfield
Lead
Hot Springs
Sermon by Dr. Calvin H. French to Open Sunday
Dr Calvin H French former president of Huron college will deliver the Sunday morning sermon at the Presbyterian church during commencement week activities. He led Huron college after its move from Pierre in 1898 helped raise endowment funds and oversaw construction. He left the school in 1913 but remained on the board. Also notes a new fire fighting device a hose mast on a floating buoy for beneath wharves.
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French
Calvin H. French
Huron College
Presbyterian Church
Hastings
Neb
Pierre
Bushes
Lions Convention to Be Entertained In Huron Events
North and South Dakota delegates plus Minnesota and three Canadian provinces will be hosted in Huron for the three by fifth district convention. Highlights include the annual banquet and governor’s ball at the Elks ballroom, a free rodeo to the south of Wessington with wild steers and horses from the range west of the Missouri River, and a stunt night with a loving-cup prize. Performers include a North Dakota University quartet, Grand Forks singers, and tenor Dennis of Sioux Falls with a slate of local entertainers. Governor Warren Green and other dignitaries will speak at the banquet. Huron Lions arrange the program with musical acts and a formal dance to close.
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Lions
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Canada
Huron
Schroeder
Elks Ball
Marvin Hughitt
Wessington
Black Hills
Missouriiver
Huron Lions
Elks
Revier
William Hevner
Northfield
Grand Forks
Duiy Ig
Northwest
Warren
Dennis
Richard
Sioux Falls
Suda
Gottfried Sjoland
Huron Inswuetor
Sjoland
Evangeline Swartz
Redfield
Clifford Dexter
Gladys Meyers
Margaret Roghl
Max Roy
Lee
Henri Gordeen
m.Hician
Manesiwhlis Lions Club
Twenty Years Ago in Huron Local Notables Leave for Various Trips
A roundup of visits and travel notes from Huron twenty years ago today. Mayor C F Koepp, Attorney A B Fairbank, R O Graver and others headed or returning from business, elk meetings, or conventions. Miss Vesta Sparks arrived for a brief stay, and families planned trips to Green Lake and other destinations for recreation.
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C.F. Koepp
Minnesota
A. B. Fairbank
Pic
Spreme Court
R. O. Graver
Aberdeen
R. L. Gelterman
Yale
Vesta Sparks
End
C. T. Dike
Edwin
Carl Weir
J. W. Campbell
Joli King
King
Green Lake
Minn
Glenn Marlin
Carthage
H. A. van Dalsem
Erma Flavens
A. W. Flaveng
Lamar
Turkey population in park hits 250 in June report
Mrs. Charles Robert, superintendent of the state park near Custér, says the wild turkeys planted in the park now number 250 and that the spring hatch will largely boost the count.
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Pierre
Charles Robert- Son
Custér
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Audi Bureau of Circulation
Department of
BUSE
Mitchell Newspapers
Lnc
Argus-Leader
Omaha World-Herald
Tex Guinan
France
Tex
England
Harel Christo Taa
Eagle Scout
Guest of Huron
Blue Ribbon Club
Lutheran Young Folks
W. G. Goodrich
Bot Springs
J. H. Smith
Kathryn Healy
Winona
Winona Seminary
Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic
Benj. Thomas
M. D
Robert W. Vance
Masonic
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