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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues Yale’s move to drop Latin and Greek from compulsory undergrad subjects reflects a long trend toward practicality in American higher education. It contends two education forms exist: a go getter’s polished path and a genuine scholar’s richer culture, with Yale signaling the distinction.
Sir James Jeans suggests life is rare in the universe as billions of stars swarm the skies with few harboring passengers. He theorizes planet formation from tidal solar disruption and notes humanity’s perceived significance may be comfortingly irrational given our probable rarity in the cosmos. He adds that science once diminished us as dust yet now hints at our uniqueness.
The crew speaks of a miraculous moment with creation as a backdrop while asserting life is rare in the universe and acknowledging comfort in a scientist affirming this view.
The article discusses ongoing water shortages in Madison and warns of future risks. It contrasts Madison's drought with Pierre's ample Missouri River water and urges a pipeline or dam solution to secure supplies for Huron and other towns, stressing future growth needs on James River.
The Minneapolis Journal criticizes the Farm Board for withdrawing the grain peg without warning, saying farmers bear the cost as unhedged old crop wheat loses value. It cites multiple broken promises on pegging, loan policy, and stabilisation, warning market uncertainty worsens with 250 million bushels of Farm Board wheat outstanding.
The Omaha World Herald reports strong growth in 4 H clubs across Nebraska as county agents boost beef and pork production, dairying, and domestic science among boys and girls. The piece highlights future benefits at the state fair and livestock shows and urges maximum county support for the 4 H program.
South Dakota’s rural bond sale drew 296 percent interest on a $1,000,008 issue, the lowest rate yet for rural credits. It replaces $900,000 in bonds at 425 percent, saving about $3,000 annually and $60,000 over 20 years, prompting officials to review other obligations for possible savings.
Three Spink county 4-H clubs reported completed sewing projects. LaDelle Little Ladies led by Miss Sara Dewing showcased dresses bloomers and embroidered items with guidance from Miss Edith Churton. Polly Prim of Doland and Tulare led by Mrs Vernice Brachvozel also finished early and plan county fair displays in Redfield and Huron in June and August.
Trewhelia Wieting presided over the Mer ry Stitchers Sewing club session at Audrey Richards home. Only one member attended as reported by Leis M. Peterson. A demonstration on the Afternoon Dress was given with fabric samples shown. Refreshments were served by the Jolly Cookers club.
Eight members attended the Lend-A-Hand 4H Sewing club meeting at Tulare the home of Belle Avery. Mrs. W C Stephens demonstrated hemming a dress adding a collar and finishing seams. Proceeds from planned candy sales during the Chautauqua will fund sending members to 4H camp.
Raymond Wahler of Norbeck was named reporter for the Oink Oink Baby Park 4 H pig club in Faulk County. The group reorganized in late May to start the summer project and welcomed three new members. Milton Wick and H A Delong led the meeting with Wick noted as last year’s club officer.
All members attended a Nance Bury Bees meeting at the local leader home on June 2. A visitor joined and the group worked on finger garments for the sewing project. Members will bring materials and patterns to the next meeting on June 16.
The Red Rose Young Citizens' league bought a phonograph for the school this year. Ferdinand, league secretary, presented the report to Nellie M. Brusso, county superintendent. The group has seven members, meets twice monthly, honors birthdays, and contributed to the General Beadle Memorial Fund and helped send a delegate to the state convention at Pierre. Mrs. M. C. Juhl teaches the school.
The Barberry eradication program will stage a 19 member playlet The Trek of Our Common Barberry at ten 4-H club camps this summer. R O Bulger notes the play highlights barberry impact on grain with roles including Puritan father Doctor Science Uncle Sam and barberry bush. Cast and costumes supplied by Bulger and George Frandsen with performances scheduled across Lennox Mitchell Watertown Aberdeen Mobridge Vermillion Huron and other towns June dates listed.
At a Clark county club meeting of the Merry Maids 4-7, Marjorie Smith was chosen president Martha Coulter vice president and Geneva Beller secretary treasurer. The group plans second year foods and gardening projects and a bake sale to raise funds for a Clark county girl to attend the national camp in Washington D C as one of South Dakota s Big 4 in club work for 199. Avgeril Beller received the national honor Vera Mann joined the club recently and the next meeting is set at the Beller home Friday afternoon June 12.
The Sunshine Sewing and Canning club of Alpena met at Rozella Linsfelter’s home on June 4 to work on uniforms and plan stunts for club camp and achievement day. Members Pearl Linsfelter Faye Skinner and Wilma Burniton practiced a stunt. The next meeting will be at Ethel Lund’s home.
Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state this week for Wood Dairy Inc of Sioux Falls. Incorporators are Hart Wood Blanche Wood and E D Barron of Sioux Falls with 25000 capital stock. Potter Gerrick Co Inc of Webster filed for general merchandising with 200000 capital stock. Incorporators are C C Garrick E O Potter E M Manse Webster Eugene de Beacer and L L Druley.
The Florencelia 4-H club met June 2 at Mrs. L. B. Croll's home with Mildred Gamble reporting. Members sewed during the afternoon and enjoyed a lunch served by the host at the close of the meeting.
The Pierre Indian School graduated 35 students, a larger class than usual. Most graduates will pursue further education at Haskell Institute, with about thirty continuing at advanced schools. Many are of mixed blood, tracing prominent Dakota and French ancestry to early state history.
Local notes record ministers and families traveling to Hankinson North Dakota and Wheethig for Evangelical church conference. Several residents attend school activities in Tulare and nearby towns. A wedding occurs near Crandon, and multiple residents travel for conferences and family visits.
A jumble of hometown items reports Den Toile returning from Aberdeen after the Elk's convention, Loveland and Braden arriving home from travels, a Lake Okoboji outing for the Abel family, and Paul Noren visiting from Evanston. High school pupils posted six week averages above ninety, and staff departures to Broadland Wessington Champaign and other cities are noted along with local travel and social updates.
Mr J Humphrey, Woonsocket area manager for Central West Public Service, will relocate Sunday to Farmington Minnesota to oversee a larger area for the same company while his family stays in Woonsocket until July and then moves to Minnesota. The Pony Kills Golf Club hosts a Rookie Golf tournament Sunday inviting each member to bring a new player with balls clubs and a caddy. prizes for best scare by roal members. Rev A J Hoyer of Woonsocket Methodist Church conducts a Bible school for children free except for a small expense fee. The school began June 1 and will run three to four weeks drawing many children. Al Van Lwer of Woonsocket reports fishing in Minnesota after a return trip concluded Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Mitchell hosted luncheon and a miscellaneous shower for Mr. Fleschman. Mrs. Redmond led a Tuesday evening meeting with bridge for 40 guests, while Mrs. Kramer hosted a bridge club gathering with high and low score prizes. Extension club planned a one day program and picnic as sixteenth gathering featured at St. Lawrence grove among Mary Lane Study club members.
Hitchcock Wers hosted a supper for Mrs Walter Shoemaker and Dulos of Perry Kansas. Mr and Mrs Jos Anderson took a fishing trip to Lake Pelican stopping at the Mynrs Madsen home near Carosnier. Mr and Mrs Ted Kbuiman of Huon spent the weekend with the Andersens and will move to Rochester New York later this week.
Vayland Fred, Pard Brensted, and Floyd Calkins arrived home Wednesday night after a business trip to Colorado. Hugh Snodgrass was in Wayland on business Wednesday. Mr and Mrs James Winegar of Wesington Springs visited their son F E Winegar and family Wednesday. Mrs Sabrina Butler stayed a few days at the R C Wood home in Wesington Springs.
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