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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

4

Surplus Disposal Yet Fear Of Famine Fades

The piece argues against clinging to biblical and historical fears of famine to justify disposal of agricultural surpluses. It cites Brazil burning coffee to raise prices and contrasts with wheat, noting U S producers face drought but still generate surpluses. It urges relying on diversified climates and production to meet needs rather than paralyzing fear.

Brazil Farm Board United States National Coffee Defense Council Santos Atlantic America

Rock Garden Ideas For Home Grounds In Huron

An automobile tour of Huron reveals rock gardens are growing popular. Rockeries enhance any grounds by using natural layouts such as hillsides ravines or banks to form miniature landscapes with streams and tiny mills. Choose natural rocks avoid excess small stones and prepare the soil before building.

Huron

Rock Garden Construction Tips for Creep Plants and Rocks

The guide explains using equal parts vegetable fiber garden foam and coarse sand with manure avoided for rock gardens. It advises placing rocks with lower stones first, creating crevices, tamping to remove air pockets, and tilting rock faces to guide rain into soil pockets. It suggests plant layout by height and texture, with creeping plants filling crevices and dwarf evergreens serving as background.

Coolidge Endorses Hoover and Celebrates Webster Publisher

Former president Coolidge voices strong support for Hoover, praising patience courage and ability in guiding the nation. Harold Card at Webster marks Webster Reporter and Farmer milestone with a 64 page fiftieth anniversary edition, lauded as one of the northwest’s finest anniversary issues.

Harold Card Webster Reporter Farmer Card Northwest

Railroads cite census to defend central states industry gains

The Illinois Central Railroad uses 1927 to 1929 census figures to argue central Mississippi basin states increased wage earners from 2.579 million to 2.84 million and manufacturing value from 25.721 billion to 28.990 billion, countering inland water advocates. It warns a 10 percent freight-rate hike would speed decentralization, boosting regional manufacturing and rail traffic but raising costs.

Ilinoia Central Railroad Central States Mississippi Basin Atlantic Seaboard South Dakota Iowa North Dakota Indiana Illinois Nebraska Ohio Missouri Ilinois Seaboard

Riding to Education Boosts In Rural South Dakota

A Christian Science Monitor piece argues national school bus use, though costly, expands literacy and access by bringing education to doorsteps. It notes improved attendance, access to better schools, and weather-related benefits, while urging consideration of merging state colleges and safeguarding rural institutions for taxpayers.

United States Yankton Sioux Falls South Dakota Pierre Capital Jousal

Girl Scouts Prepare Ropes For Camp Season

A Girl Scout group braids and tests various ropes and gear to be ready for emergencies and camp activities. The exercise emphasizes practical skills and self reliance as May brings camp season.

First Golden Eaglet Awarded to Huron Girl Scout

Elizabeth Cone of Huron becomes South Dakota’s first Golden Eaglet recipient after meeting 14 required subjects and multiple electives in Scouting. Her troop LaKoYah 1 and leadership from Mrs. M. W. Smith to Mrs. D. C. Reutter mark the ascent, with exams by local professionals and a planned ceremony at Camp Che-E-Pa from June 28 to July 12.

Mary Mors Elizabeth Cone Huron South Dakota Golden Eaglet LakoTah Troop 1 M. W. Smith D. C. Reutter Miss Cone Woodcraft Keith Potter Huron High School Georges M. Wilcox Red Cross Currie Mira. Grace Wilson Mirs A Churchill Dick Haney Mra Johnerty Charles E. Harris Chamber of Commerce C. K. Walker W. M. Smith Mildred Brown Robert Pair Huron Park Board Gertrude Null George Gilbert Bell Huron Junior High Ool George A. Cummerford Ina Warren Edith Nathan Virginia Bernard Aberdeen Gertrude Hall St.Paul Che K-Pa Lake Enemy Come Fred. Lehman Graton Red Cross Che-E-Pa

Dairy Calves Judged at Lakeside Show

Dairy calves were judged by Lakeside 4-H members in Kings County. The Kings Fay dairy club conducted the event on June 12 with members Ce Ce and others competing in livestock judging and presentation segments.

Lakeside Dairy Club Kingsfay

Club members tour local dairy farm and park picnic

Members judged at each club member's home and toured the H Hedberg dairy farm near Kingsbury and Hamlin county May. A picnic lunch followed in Max Nelson park, reported by club reporter Milford Kopperud.

H. Hedberg Kingsbury Hamlin County Max Nelson Milford Kopperud

President Hoover Praises Girl Scouts for Employment Aid

President Herbert Hoover expresses warm appreciation to Mrs. Frederick Edey national president of the Girl Scouts for their unemployment relief work across the country. In a letter he thanks the Girl Scouts of America for cooperation with the President's Emergency Committee for Employment and highlights its social value and humanitarian aims.

Frederick Edey Girl Scouts Hoover Mrs. Edey Girl Scouts of America Herbert Hoover

June 4-H Club Camps Reported Across South Dakota

H M Jones reports favorable results from early 4-H club camps this June. Camps opened at Cheyenne Agency June 1 with 255 attendees. Lennox hosted a 180-member camp with stunt program and parade. Lake Kampeska hosted 143 attendees across Brookings Hamlin and Deuel counties. Dakota Wesleyan university hosted 210 attendees near Mitchell. Aberdeen hosted 140 campers at the Tri-State fair grounds. Upcoming camps listed include Mobridge, Dell Rapids, Vermillion, Rapid City, Enemy Swim, Huron, Springfield, and Rosebud with dates through late June and July.

H. M. Jones Cheyenne Agency Lincoln County Lennox Brookings Hamlin Devel Lake Kampeska Clark Cadington Gran Mitchell Dakota Wesleyan University Brown Faulk Edmunds McPherson Tri-State Fairgrounds Aberdeen Mobridge Dell Rapids Vermillion Rapid City Enemy Swim Cheyenne Agescy Huron Springfield Rosebud

Hitchcock 4-H Girls Attend Social Meeting

About 30 girls from the Happy Sunshine and Cocky Cooks clubs in Hitchcock met at leader Mrs. Louise Borsh's home on June 10. Walton reported, guests included three absentees by name. A light lunch of pink and white ice cream cake pickles pea salad and potato salad was served. mothers attended and enjoyed a special program.

Hitchcock Happy Sunshine Club Cocky Cooks Cooking Club Louise Borsh Do Tothes. Walton Grant Walton Rollie Hart Ole ‘Tollefson Lamcheon Rose Walton Mae

Canning Demonstration Led by Home Agent in Huron

Home agent Sara L. Dewing hosted a four demonstration session yesterday afternoon at Mrs. D. W. Fuller home in Huron for first year canning club members. A similar session is planned for Weslington's first year club today led by Miss Christine Johnson.

Sara L. Dewing D. W. Fuller Huron Canning Club Wessington Mien Christene Johnson Bers On Irwing

Twenty Years Ago In Huron Notes of Local Moves

Twenty years ago in Huron residents made short trips and visits. D. Root left by autos for Virgil on business. Margaret Pinch visited Aberdeen friends. Vesta Sparks went to Broadland for the old settlers picnic. Mildred Root traveled to Mitchell to stay with relatives. Mr and Mrs A B Fairbank and son returned from Green Lake Minnesota. Edward Appel came home from the state university at Madison. Benjamin F Ives of Huron was reelected grand lecturer of the grand chapter A F and A M at a Masonic meeting in Chamberlain. Sidney Parke Oviatt arrived from Storkland and was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Sidney C Oviatt. C J Johnson leaves for Miller on business. Attorney Joe Kirby of Sioux Falls attended the K C initiation dare. R B Hill returned from a three weeks trip on the Pacific coast. Richard Kent of Fairbault visits his father WA Kent. Mrs C N Curtiss of Wessington arrives for a visit with Mrs C A Blake.

D. . Root Virgil Margaret Pinch Aberdeen Vesta Sparks Broadland Mildred Root Mitchell A. B. Fairbank and Son Green Lake Minn Edward Appel Madison Wis State University Benjamin F. Ives Huron A. F A. M Chamberlain Sidney Parke Oviatt Storkland Sidney Claude Oviatt Johnson Teave Miller Joe Kirby Sioux Falls K. C RB. Hill Pacific Coast Richard Kent Fairbault WA. Kent C. N. Curtiss Wessington C. A. Blake

Kittenball Rivalry Sparks Whiteside Club Games

Whiteside Blue Ribbon Dairy Calf club opened by defeating Bonilla Butter Boosters at Youngsgrove. A second win followed on June 14 at Whiteside Consolidated School grounds. A third game is planned for June X at Bonilla, with a Whiteside challenge to any 4 H club team per reporter Robert Peterson.

Whiteside Blue Ribbon Dairy Calf Club Bonilla Butter Boostera Youngsgrove Whiteside Consolidated School Whiteside Bonilla Robert Peterson

Club Members Urged To Continue Project

The Russlers Sheep club of Hand county held a meeting at the A B Crossman farm where a demonstration on aging sheep was shown. Mr Crossman, local club leader, hosted the event. Professor W G Crossman of Grand Forks spoke on the value of 4H club work for farm youths and urged members to carry the work to completion. A cider roast highlighted the social hour per Elton Hollistee.

Russlers Sheep Club Hand County A.B. Crossman Crossman W. G. Crossman Grand Forks N. D Elton Hollistee

Beadle Clubs Tour Highlights Annual Pig and Calf Visit

Beadle's Best Pig club joined Kiwanis Dairy Calf and Dearborn Sunshine baby beef clubs for a week long tour. Jay Selisbury notes seven homes visited from Morrisey to DeFrysking, a dinner at Ed Simantel’s, beef calf judging, and a game of kitterball. County agent R A Cave and Mr Mikkleson joined. next meeting location undecided.

Beadle Beadle's Kiwanis Dairy Calf Club Dearborn Sunshine Baby Beef Club Jay Selisbury The Pig Club Morrisey Ed Simantel DeFrysking R. A. Cave Mikkleson

Prairie Maid Club Plans Tour at June Meeting

Prairie Maid Dairy club held at the Cummings home on June 22. Arthur Olson presided over the business session as members, except two, answered roll call by Adam Caldow. A club tour is planned for June 17 with two other clubs. Lunch of ice cream and cake was served. Next meeting set for July 3 at the Olson home per Margaret Caldow.

Prairie Maid Club Prairie Maid Dairy Call Club Cummings Arthur Olson Adam Caidow Olson Margaret Caldow

Yale Poultry Club Plans Tour of Inspection

Members gathered at Kathryn Davis home for a Yale Poultry Club meeting. Anastasia Davis elected song leader. Talks covered Lice treatment and a chicken water fountain. A club tour is set for July 3 visiting each member home to view poultry exhibits.

Poultry Club Yale Poultry Club Kathryn Davis Anastasia Davis A. H. Davis Lois Davia James Davie

Radio Features The Best In Radioland A Real Bam

Radio features announce a four week series starting this month with performers such as Farrar Case Van Gord and Marian Talley. TV broadcasts will air on WIZ NBC at 1 PM starting June 29 with subsequent dates through July. Live events include a meat packing parade along Michigan Boulevard to Chicago at 12 30 PM Thursday. Programs from WJZ NBC and WEAF NBC air nightly with concerts and interviews featuring Ruth Roland Freddie Rich and Count Von Luckner.

New York G. J Farrar WIZ Nbc Farrar Anne Case Cyrenna van Gord Marian Talley John McCormick Michigan Bouley Chicago WJZ Nbc Edwin Franko Gulds Sand WJZ NBC Ruth Roland Freddie Richs Jcesiza WABC CBS Count von Luckner Thera Groationa Rice WEAF

Gamble Stores Board Declares Regular And Special Dividends

Gamble Skogmo operating Gamble Stores voted a regular quarterly dividend of 1 75 per share on their preferred stock and a special dividend of 50 cents per share on the common stock to be paid July 3 to holders of record June 20. First two months of this year show sales gains over 1930, with an expansion plan to open about 25 new stores. twelve opened so far, with further growth as personnel and locations allow.

Gamble Gamble Skogmo Tve

Real Estate Transfers In Beadle County Abstract List

Real estate transfers show parcels in Huron and surrounding towns. Transactions include Collins to Olson for 1250 dollars for Parkland addition to Huron, Tietz to Cities Service Oil Co, and Waldron to Reese for 51 dollars net, with multiple lots and replat references in Ennis and Mouser additions. Others include Renshaw to Ruher, Dahlgren to Benneid, and Say. & Loan Co. to Burns in Huron, with various block and lot identifiers in Ennis and Fisher Foster lists.

Harry H. Collins Thomas H. Olson Huron Parkland Additioi Thelma Renshaw Leigh Ruher Forrestburg E.R. Tietz Cities Service Oil Co Tulsa E. C. Waldron F. B. Reese Hull Mina Dahlgren Mabel A. Benneid Dahlgren NEY U. P. Stahl Camden Raybun Fisher and Foster Dak. Say Muron Burns Ennis Zada E. Pugsley Lee C. Tibimnowre Hurn Eva M. Annis J. B. Annis Hitchcock Mouser Hitchsock

Funeral rites held for early Hyde County settler Yeandle

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Yeandle who died suddenly Saturday evening were conducted at the Church of Christ in Highmore at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. An early Hyde County settler, she was remembered for her local ties and community involvement.

Yeandle Highmore Mary A. Yeandle Hyde County Church of Christ

Rain Revives Crops in Highmore Area

With rain Sunday evening and early Monday morning, the northeast county near Highmore that suffered most from dry weather shows signs of revival. The shower brings renewed moisture to fields, boosting crop prospects after a dry spell.

Highmore

Fathers Day Observed at Presbyterian Church

Fathers day will be observed at the Presbyterian church at 11 30 a m June 21 a special program is being prepared Everyone is invited to attend the service All are asked to bring either their gun father or somebody s else

Manchester Presbyterian Church

Indians Plan Fair Rosebud Agency Exhibit

Sioux Indians of the Rosebud reservation will hold their annual fair at the agency August 26 to 28. The program features an exhibition of agricultural products and sports contests.

Rosebud Indian Agency Rosebud Reservation

Beets Thinned in Belle Fourche Territory Report

Manager D B Pratt says 3 000 of 9 500 acres have been thinned in the Black Hills sugar beet region near Belle Fourche on June 17. He notes ample labor available and growers are proceeding with thinning as planned.

Belle Fourche D. B. Pratt Black Hills

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Huron Feslshing Co G. F. McCannan Robert D. Lusk Associated Press Mamber Andourees Circelatte Department of Peri A Lusk-Mitchell Newspapers, Inc Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Marion Harding Middle West Industry Sioux City Tribune Education Christian Science Monitor Lauds Girl Scouts C. E. Butterfield Fedor Music Clubs Salt, Li Robert Halliday NBC 7 Ili London Eli Cuveity Mires Beadle County Abstiract & Tile Ca Thomas Benj. Thomas Robert W. Vance Masonic Temple
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