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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

4

Optimistic economist forecasts upturn and rising prices

Virgil Jordan, an economist, predicts within three months general upward movement in business and rising commodity prices. The Minneapolis Tribune agrees such a rise could ease depressions and support wages, noting copper cotton and rubber may not return to old levels and praising Jordan's cautious optimism. The Evening Huronite adds that boosting farm prices could hasten higher commodity values.

Virgil Jordan Minneapolis Tribune Jordan the Tribune

Surplus Coffee Destruction Shows Market Price Pressure

The Sioux City Journal argues Brazil destroys surplus coffee to curb price drops, noting 594000 pounds dumped at sea. It contrasts with wheat stock purchases and cites South African diamond protection as a broader pattern of limiting supply to preserve value.

Sioux City Journal Brazil Sioux City National Coffee Council South Africa

Record drought era leaves mixed national outlook

The speaker notes past droughts caused suffering in several regions but asserts the United States overall produced a surplus, framing the period as groundless in national certainty while highlighting varied regional impacts.

United States

Huron Named 1932 Grand Lodge Convention City

Huron was chosen again as the 1932 convention city by the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. The Masonic organization, present in most towns, expects 300 to 500 attendees, linking Huron with many state residents during the event. The Huron lodge marks its fiftieth anniversary in June 1932, while national Masonry honors the George Washington memorial at Alexandria, Virginia. Local leader John H. Fonsberg is elected as a grand officer of the state lodge.

Huron Grand Lodge of South Dakota Masonic Order Huron Lodge United States Alexandria John H. Fonsberg Grand Lodge of Masons

Free signs to keep walkers on walks in Huron

Local effort urges residents to protect lawns by using free placards printed by Star Sash and Door and distributed via The Evening Huronite. Signs warn visitors to walk on the walks, aiming to reduce lawn damage during the young grass season.

Star Sash and Door Company Huronite Huron Huron Publishing Company

Pressure on South Dakota referendum curbs lawmakers acts

South Dakotans may suspend major acts of the last legislature through a referendum, with three measures halted for at least a year. A truck licensing law, a 10 cent per pound tax on better substitutes, and four year normal school courses face voter petitions. The system allows as few as 10,000 signers to temporarily nullify legislative actions, delaying voter choice.

South South Dakota

Wilson Would Resign Presidency If Hughes Won 1916

Col. E. M. House reveals a Wilson story proposing he resign immediately after Hughes won the 1916 election. The plan included Vice President Marshall resigning, Lansing removed, Hughes heading the State Department, then Wilson’s resignation and Hughes’s elevation as president.

Sioux City Journal Col. E. M. House Texas Woodrow Wilson Charles E. Hughes Hughes California Col. House Marshall Lansing State Department Wilson

Dreaming of a Million Dollars and Its Burdens

A column reflects on the allure of a sudden million, Omaha World-Herald style, while noting the burdens and risks that accompany wealth. It contrasts dreamt wealth with the practicality of daily life and warns against chasing money as a cure for woes.

Omaha World-Herald New York California

Third Place Is Won By Troop 5

Huron Troop 5 fielded 24 scouts at a Wednesday meeting planning attendance at Carp Da Kofah from June 21 to 28. Beavers won third at a Frankfort camporee with 1d points, seven firsts and multiple seconds. troop leaders Townsend Axelrad Sendarmore Thiernos and others headed the team.

Troop 5 Huron Troop 5 Carp da- Kofah Marshall Townsend Marshall Furnish Magazine Boy Scout Frankfort Beaver Patrol Beavers

Sacajawea Scouts Prize Contest Highlighted

Sacajawea Girl Scouts troop 2 met at the Presbyterian church with 26 scouts responding to roll. New rule assigns a new leader after a patrol leader is absent twice. Two prizes awarded to top attendance from June 17 to September 1, Joyca Anderson to receive major trip prize after winning The Huronite contest.

Sacajawea Sacajawea Girl Scouts Presbyterian Church Vivian John White Joyca Anderson Calvert

Plans for Northern 4-H club camp at Cheyenne

Final plans outline a four day 4-H camp from June 24 to 27 at Cheyenne with Sully county agency reporting ideal facilities. The event will host members from Stanley Sully Potter and Faulk counties, feature a six reel Wizard of Oz film, camp-fire ceremonies and forenoon instruction plus stunt night, recreation and good eats.

Cheyenne Agency Sully County Pierre Indian School Stanley Sully Potter Faulk

Onida 4-H Clinic Aims at Health Development

Doctor B M Aart oversees a health clinic for Sully county 4 H members at Onida school. Thirty four boys and girls received full physical records with scores and notable conditions noted. Health is a central focus for 4 H clubs this year and top health participants may compete for state honors at the State Fair in September.

B. m. Aart Sully County Onida

Fedora 4-H Girls Study Linen Textile Uses

The Fedora 4-H club met at leader Wily Eila Lewis or home to study linen textiles and their uses. Verne Clark led the discussion with all present except two members. Plans were made for sewing undergarments and dresses as part of the project, with refreshments served and Velma Leis Clark presiding at close. Next meeting slated for June 22 with new officer election.

Fedora N.o. 4-H Club Wily Eila Lewis Verne Clark Velma Leis Clark Yimenermann Redmanty

Hyde County 4-H Club Members Share Experiences

WIL Ondricek of the Happy-Go-Lucky Pig 4-H club in Highmore recalls joining a 4K Baby Park club last year after H. H. DeLong county club agent recruited eight boys. The Hyde county group, formed in May with leaders Evan Killing er, Ebner Lusk, and WL Ondricek, earned honors at the county fair and awarded a gold medal to a member as county champion. The club later organized a second 4-H Baby Park chapter, with Lloyd Elirink as president, Alfred Cermak as vice president, and Will Ork as secretary. They aim to win more honors this year despite lower pig values, and Ondricek emphasizes youth joining clubs for fun and learning.

Hyde Wil Ondricek Highmore H. H. DeLong Evan Killinger Ebner Lusk WL Ondricek Hyde County Lloyd Elirink Alfred Cermak Will Ork Dir

Polly Prim Flower Club Meeting in Deland

The Polly Prim Flower Club of Deland met June 8 at Ethel Kitterman’s home with perfect attendance. Pearl Davidson presided. reports on flowers planted since the last meeting were shared and record books distributed. Plans included a pressed flower book, a late-planting box demonstration, and a June 23 meeting at Marian Albaugh’s home.

Polly Prims Polly Prim Flower Club Deland Ethel Kitterman Pearl Davidso Barbara Gano Cosmos Marian Tulare Club Doland Girls Alita Bollersley

Mothers Are Guests Of Girls At Dinner

The Wessington Hills Sewing club girls hosted mothers and friends at a June 5 dinner at Mrs. A. B. Crossman residence. About 25 attended as decorations used club colors. Marion Roembaugh acted mistress. Lorene Bothwell welcomed guests and mothers answered with brief remarks.

Wessington Hills Sara Lake Freda Moller Black Wessington Sara L. Dewing Hazel Christofferson Christine Johnson Virgil A. B. Crossmen Crossman Mr. Black Virginia Zavse Doris Moller Miss Dewing

Rudy Clubbers Plan Annual Inspection Tour

The Rudy Dairy Cats club will tour July 1 meeting at John Wallace farm near Trequois. After visiting members’ homes they will lunch and judge a dairy ret. The regular meeting drew all members and 15 visitors this week at John Wallace’s home. The Rudy club and the Merry Maids Poultry club plan a joint picnic at Huexrove near Cavour on Sunday June 2 with a program, baseball games and races.

Rudy Rudy Dairy Cats Club John Wallace Trequois Rudy Club Merry Maids Poultry Club Huexrove Cavour Randall Fuller

Dairy Foods 4-H Club Studies Milk Drinks

Dairy Foods 4 H Club explores milk drinks at Yale home meeting led by Marie Klude and LeNora Von dracek with Mrs Franz Ryger and others present. Recreation day at Huron, games after lesson, next meeting assigned to Mildred Gable and Mildred Matec.

Demmrayons Marie Klude LeNora Von«dracek Three C's Dairy Foods Club Yale Franz Ryger Sntusl Worms Huron Tle Mildred Gable Mildred Gable

Twenty Years Ago Today in Huron

Twenty years ago today in Huron several local shooters and residents are noted. The South Dakota State Sportsman association event featured a Jage nummer in the forties with Huron club members Tom Null George Edmundson James Murphy J Hennig and John Sauer among the entrants at the traps. Henry Babbit returned home from Miller, Miss Helen Hood of Freeport visited with Miss Marion Blount, E G Smith arrived from Pierre for a few days with sisters Mrs M McCarthy, the Campbell couple hosted a seven o clock dinner for thirty five guests celebrating their first wedding anniversary, W A Roberts is reinstated in the surveyor general office and will travel from Helena to resume duties, Dave Coughlin travelled to Hot Springs for business, Mrs George Key visited Wessington, C T Dike and F R Moulton left for railway business, Mrs Join Demolien of Lincoln is visiting relatives, Miss Florence Hogan and Nora Young returned from Broadland, ladies of the Maccabees held a thimble bee with prize awards for Mrs Hugh Griffith and Mrs Herman Weir.

South Dakota State Sportsman's Association Jage Nummer Huron Club Tom Null George Edmundson James Murphy J Hennig John Sauer Henry Babbit Miller Helen Hood Freeport Marion Blount E. G. Smith George Key Wessington C. T. Dike FR. Moulton Northwestern West Join Dembolien Lincoln Neb Huron

Sully County 4 H Clubs Hold Judging Practice Meets

Sully county 4 H clubs practiced judging sheep hogs horses and cattle during the week with district agent Henry DeLong assisting. More such activities are planned ahead as members prepare to compete at the Sully county fair set for August 20 to 22.

Sully County Henry DeLong

Best Ever 4 H Clubs Plan Demonstration

The East Ever Clothing and Canning club of Beadle county met at Mrs. FP Gluesing s home on Illinois Avenue Southwest. Julie LaLois Clemmens presided. officers named Lillian Larson president Ruth Housman vice president Ruth Fuller secretary treasurer VaLois Clemmens supervised a group session. The club plans a stunt at camp late June. a subsequent meeting at Miss Larson s home will feature a canning demonstration on chicken. Refreshments were served. Myriam Foster filed the report.

Ruth Fuller VaLois Clemmens Miss Larson Myriam Foster

Contest notice urged precise club credits for 4 H stories

Readers told to include exact club name local leader and county when sending in Huron free trip contest stories. The editor warns that credit cannot be given to incomplete items and asks club members to mail promptly within the event day following news.

Huron Ito

Funeral Services for Wayland Infant Girl

Funeral services were held Friday at 3 pm for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Hippe who live eleven miles south of Wayland. The five month old child died after a brief illness. Surviving are three brothers an uncle. Rev Mr Funck of the German Lutheran church at Miller officiated. Burial followed in Wessington cemetery.

Wayland Eugene Hippe Mr. Funck Miller Wessington

Wayland Sees Two Heavy Rains Boost Crops

The Wayland area received two heavy local rains this week helping gardens and especially corn. Farmers work the fields as conditions permit, while ground conditions hinder other tasks. The note mentions 17,000 schools and 7,500 buses in use across the United States.

Vayland Wayland Abethee United States

Rains Come As Aid To Roads In South Dakota

South Dakota highway commission reports roads in good to fair condition with rain aiding gravel routes. Sections with moisture show better surfaces, while dry areas stay rough or muddy. numerous stretches from Aberdeen to Sioux Falls list gravel or paved surface statuses and detours, noting bridges, construction, and detour advisories along U.S. Highways 14 16 81 and state routes.

Pierre South Dakota Highway Commission Eas Andover Groten Aberdeen Ipswich Amt Wnbridge McLaughlin Thunderhawk North Bakata Goodwin Loorr Esteur Waterfair Watertown Pei Fauliton Cheyenne Agency James Tovenne Geency LaPlant Detrth Dupree Pgoo Faith Newell Newell Wi Fourche U.S. 14 Brookings Arlinin - DeSmet Constructo Tetland DeSmet Vour Huron Wolsey Craviz Miller Pierre Jorty U. S. 16 Custer Battlefield Minnesota Sioux Mitchell Mt. Vern Fair Mt. Vernon Chandy Murds Murda Ford Stamford Kadoka Rapid Civel Rapid City Hawk Sturgis Wyoming Line Burke Gregory Wimmer Rosebud Smithwick Cheyenne River Hot Springs Ede U. S 81 Meridian Yankton Dolton Salem Madison Freeman and Dolton Uytour Haytl Will Dakota Line Crossair Tyndall Tyipp Fair Deland Good Groton North Dakota Sineseton Britton Barnard McPherson U.S Sisseton Peever Wilmot Milbank Colmar Colenie Dell Rapids Renner Sioux Falls Beresford Elle Point Sioux City

Sioux Falls College Opens Summer School

Sioux Falls college opened its annual summer term with the largest attendance. Dean A W Fauquet directs the session as actual classes started Friday after teachers met Thursday. Marian Kalayjian, famed concert artist, began instruction with master pupils on Friday. Jordan hall chapel hosted the convocation with R Sattgeet, college president, delivering the address. A A McDonald and N E Shei, among others, will lecture.

Sioux Falls College Sioux Falls Spee A. W. Fauquet Marian Kalayjian Jorden Hall Chape R. Sattgeet A. A. McDonald N. E. Shei South Dakota Education Association

Hotel Clerk Foils Run On Bandit At Sioux Falls

Charles Webb, a hotel night clerk, refused to surrender and called police when a would be bandit brandished a revolver. The attacker fled after Webb’s calm response and quick action.

Sioux Falls Charles Webb Webb

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