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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
6
Social events listed by Margaret Blysto include lodge meetings at Huron No. 3 AF and AM and various church and women’s groups meeting Thursday through Friday. Notable items include a fishing trip leaving for Detroit Lakes and multiple showers and celebrations for Miss Crawford and Mrs Rose of McAllen.
Mrs Kantner Wilson is honored at a 1:30 Saturday luncheon hosted by Mrs P D Peterson with 16 guests. Mrs Wilson and guests received prizes as tables featured garden flowers and garlands. after lunch bridge was played. Presenters included Mrs 0 E Fick Mim Virginia Bard and Joan Weston Mitchell and Mrs John Cross Chicago.
Missez Jeannette and Genevieve Heath of Storm Lake arrived Monday to visit a week with their sister Mr. C. E. before traveling to the Black Hills. Mr. and Mrs. KR. E. Cone and family prepare a ten day Detroit Lakes vacation for a Cove family reunion. Poll tax notices urge $2.00 payment. house-to-house canvass contemplated. Don Wagner, street commissioner. Several families plan trips to Baraboo Milwaukee and Chicago. Minn. visit planned. Dinner at Labor Temple by Ladies of First Christian Thursday. A seven pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. Al Teuber at Huron hospital. Swim at West Park pool rates listed. Local residents attend events and travel to Madison for conventions.
Unsettled conditions with likely showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Cooler tonight and much cooler Thursday. Near term temperatures indicate mid to high 70s in morning readings with variable wind. Minnesota and South Dakota expect local showers or storms with cooler temperatures Thursday and strong winds in western areas.
Road conditions across Mitchell Watertown Yankton Huron Aberdeen Sioux Falls Rapid City Pierre and more show generally good to clear with no precipitations. Temperatures range from mid sixties to mid nineties as cities report highs and lows. A separate note mentions Mr and Mrs M A Balkema and a $12 510000 whet crop report, with plans for Spirit Lake region travel and Coahuila activity.
The Rev and Mrs C C Engelbert of Rochester Minnesota visited Mr and Mrs C S Hagen at 332 Dakota Ave South while enroute to the west coast by car. Mrs Harold Venables of Omaha arrived in Huron this morning to stay a while, as several others returned from De Smet where PEO convent events were held.
Moisture remains adequate across most counties aiding crops with showery periods. Blystone reports above normal temperatures but no extreme heat, noting rye poor in many areas while corn and alfalfa show gains where rains occurred.
Report notes considerable grasshopper damage to crops, with the heaviest impact in the south central portion of the state. Farmers report extensive feeding on corn and alfalfa fields, risking yield losses and increased pest control costs. Local extension agents caution ongoing monitoring and targeted treatments.
Jones and Mrs Irene H Kirkpatrick were elected members of the Rapid City board of education in yesterday's election, succeeding Dy W E Morse and Mrs A D Chit who were candidates for re election.
Mrs. C. P. Corcoran entertained in honor of her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. John Cross of Chicago. Pink roses adorned the tables as guests played bridge with Ruth Collins and Kentner Wilson earning score honors. Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Wilson hosted a reception the next evening from 8 to 10 featuring spring flowers, small cakes, and punch for guests.
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