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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
2
Bountiful rains strengthen crops in Mellette County. gardens show cut worms in some plots, but overall crops look excellent. Cool wet weather may delay some harvests, though meadows are productive and alfalfa is nearing first cut. winter forage remains scarce due to wind shortages affecting hay supplies.
A local club plans an achievement day gathering featuring attendees and speakers. The event aims to honor members and present upcoming activities. Details on time and exact location are expected in future notices.
The Mellette settlers hold an annual picnic on Armadile Island starting in June. The highlight is a baseball game with the airman and other amusements in the pavilion as part of the island event.
The Highmore area report notes the discontinuation of a long held railroad position by an engineer Peterson after years of service. Five workers across Holabird and nearby towns lose jobs due to personnel reductions including foremen and an operator.
Lead, June 7. Local weather observer Pinsent reports 1932 rainfall up to June 1 at 13.28 inches while 1931 had only 14.72 inches total. The year 1931 was the driest in the period, 1902 the wettest. The five month total already surpasses the long term average of 12 inches.
Brookings June 7 report warns of damage to American white elm trees caused by June bugs and elm leaf beetles. Extension entomologist A. Ford advises a spray of lead arsenate mixed with water to kill June bugs and beetles though June bug damage is not considered serious. life cycle short and damage should end by June.
A graduate with high honors from the University of Chicago law program earns a Chicago fellowship. The award recognizes strong academics and leadership activities, with the recipient noted as a member of Delta Theta Phi and a former fraternity president. The cited name appears to be Charles A. Put.
Westport June 7. Early doubt and confusion arise over beaver activity along the river bank. Local observers report ongoing dam building and habitat changes as beavers work along the waterway.
Three people died and 81 were injured in auto accidents in April across Dakota and surrounding areas, with most crashes on rural roads. Collisions made up 34 percent of incidents, two auto collisions occurred, and pedestrians suffered nine injuries as officials note the month’s toll and damages.
Mr Callison accompanies Mrs Ravenscroft and Beverley to Pierre to visit relatives for a few days. The party includes Grand Towne precinct head committeeman and other attendees at the state democratic convention.
Yankton college marks its fiftieth commencement with four notable speakers led by Dr. James Mullenbach of Chicago and Rev. R. E. Walz of Rapid City. Also presenting are Herald J. Rose of Pittsburgh and Willian H. Rose of Boston, with Hon. Wall H. Best of Fargo College delivering the main address on Retrospect.
A Tulare area automobile carrying the Emery Wall family collided with a large truck north of Tulare. Nine year old passenger suffered arm injuries while other car occupants escaped uninjured.
South Dakota railroad commission approves new freight tariffs cutting general run rates on intrastate shipments. The changes, effective May 27, reduce first class charges by about 48 percent and unify rate classes across various destinations, with adjustments noted for Missouri River routes and certain commodities.
In a brief item readable text, Tacah Wilde of B icken transfers to Rochester for unspecified reasons, with sparse details about the move and its timing. The fragment hints at a sports or student athlete context but lacks clear dates or affiliations.
Onida June 7. The Onida Study Club closed its year with a party featuring progressive contests and honors to winners including Bess Geiser and Mrs J Trythall. Light refreshments followed. The next meeting set for September 26.
A fragmentary report covers Recreation Day at Sully County Extension Week where ladies attended a program by clubs. Mrs Werchur Loin presented items, with Whe Blaine-Linck club receiving second place for three pieces by choirs. Sliding roads and wet conditions hindered events.
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