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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

4

Freight Rate Boost Hums Profit Motive In Business

Judge A K Gardner argues profit is a duty and service of business at a Lions convention in Huron. He warns higher freight rates, sought by railways, would cut farm incomes and raise consumer prices even as it sustains government and public goods. The Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to rule, with possible emergency status and varied increases.

District Lions Club Huron A. K. Gardner Eighth United States Circuit Court of Appeals Civic Club Benjamin Franklin Gardner Interstate Commerce Commission Mark Sullivan Washington Observer Minneapolis Journal Commission Supreme Court South Dakota Minneapolis Sullivan Raisways Cleveland

Farmers weigh freight rate hikes on farm prices

The analysis outlines how a 15 percent freight rate increase would cut farmer incomes by millions and lower crop prices, while urging organized action by farmers to push for higher commodity prices first to enable any possible rail profit gains. It notes farmers' long decline in income since 1929 and contrasts with railways' organized lobbying power.

Editorial on South Dakota auto plate colors and policy

The Argus Leader and other papers debate the new auto plate color scheme, favoring black and yellow for one year and yellow and black the next. They argue colors improve visibility, support the state’s track law changes, and criticize critics who nitpick plate choices while urging focus on larger shortcomings.

Argus-Leader South Dakota Sioux Falls Bern O

Nautilus Submarine Venture Cast as Hazardous Stunt

Sir Hubert Wilkins faces dwindling public confidence as the Nautilus, crippled at sea en route to polar exploration, signals doubt about its ability to operate under ice. Critics warn the Arctic test may expose greater risks than the Atlantic voyage and portray the expedition as a dangerous stunt unless a compelling purpose emerges.

Sir Hubert Wilkins Atlantic

Young Citizens Year in Review at Gabel School

A Climbing Citizen league report from Gabel school in Custer township Beadle county highlights a busy year. Activities included organizing a school paper the Citizen Post Halloween tricks Thanksgiving and Armistice programs a basket social raising 23.65 and a Christmas party for students and graduates. Albert Hintermeister earned second place for an essay and a Japan talk by visiting student Michio Terada sparked interest. An industrial tour to Huron and a state U trip funded by a contest were won, with Albert Hintermeister and Clyde Curtis representing at Pierre and county events. Arbor Day cleanups and a tree planting completed the year as the group elected officers quarterly under Elsie Wiese.

C. L Climbing Citizen League Gabel Custer Township Beadle County Nellie M. Brusso Citizen Post Women's Relief Corps Albert Hintermeister LaBeux Wos Michio Terada Huron College Japan Huron Elsie Wiese

Special Rule Applies in Contest for 4-H Scholarships

Word comes from Chicago that International Harvester scholarships to be awarded next November apply only to 4 H club members who have not matriculated in any college granting credit for four year agriculture or home economics programs. It applies only to those ready for college in fall 1932 and who have not entered college previously.

International Harvester

Many Club Tours To Feature Next Month

H M Jones notes club tours will be July focus with visits to seven homes, project inspections, and judging. County and district agents can aid plans. picnics, ball games, and social events accompany tours. Brookings Extension Office can provide program suggestions.

H. M. Jones Tio State Extension Brookings

Violet Dubro Birthday Party Guest Of Honor

Violet Dubro was guest of honor at a birthday party at her home on June 14. Games were played and a shower of gifts presented. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fland assisted by Mrs. Baum and Mrs. Link.

Violet Dubro Violet Semch Fland Baum Mra Link

Lincoln Clubber Expects Large Corn Crop Leader in Lincoln County

Oliver Anderson leads Moe Hustlers Corn club in Lincoln county raising 90 acres of corn this year. It is his eighth year and last as a club member and he is praised by H. M. Jones for his community leadership and devotion to club work. Ruth's Royal Rustlers of Spink county plan a bake sale to raise funds for club camp. The women's club has donated toward expenses and Mira Roth Wells leads the group in planning a stunt night at club camp.

Lincoln Oliver Anderson Moe Hustlers Lincoln County H. M. Jones Ruth's Royal Rustlers Spink County Mira Roth Wells

Oldest Tenderfoot Girl Scout Passes Ripe Age S80

Mrs. S. W. Hutchinson of Pepperell Massachusetts has been invested as a Tenderfoot Girl Scout and is recorded as the oldest in the United States. At eighty years old she memorized the laws and salute, joining the Cedar Hill unit in Waltham.

Tenderfoot Girl S. W. Hutchinson Girl Scout Community Committee Pepperell Mass National New York Cedar Hill Waltham, Mass

Scout Camps Move to Meet National Waterfront Standards

National Girl Scout plan requires one observer per waterfront area at 550 camps including Camp Che-K-Pa at Lake Enemy Swim. Red Cross supervision, 20 foot swimming depth, grade marked zones, buddy system, life saving crew, and equipped safety gear shaped by regional inspections aim to certify all camps.

National Girl Scouts Che-K-Pa Lake Enemy Huron Red Crosseuiner Red Croas Wight Girl Scout Organization Red Cross American Red Cross

Dairy Girls Enroll 744 In State Fair Program

A large enrollment in the new dairy foods project shows strong interest. By June 1, 744 girls were enrolled, with clubs progressing and demonstrations limited to six general sessions, each represented by a 4H club in the state dairy building at the fair.

Dakota Belles Plan Carnival for 4H Camp Funds

The Dekots Bellies 4H club of Beadle County met at Francia Howard’s home to discuss earning money for camp expenses. They scheduled a carnival for Friday June 19 at the State Fair grounds. The next meeting will be at Dorothy Schultz’s home with lunch served by hostesses.

Dakota Belles Dekots Bellies Beadle County Francia Howard State Fair Grounds Bern May Dorothy Schultz Hos‘tems

Filling Station Entered At Highmore

The Texaco filling station in Highmore was entered during the night by breaking a rear window. A small amount of cash and other articles totaling about ten dollars were taken. Efforts to locate the culprits have been ineffective. Local thefts have increased as citizens urge vigilance.

Highmore Highmore Texaco

Twenty Years Ago In Huron Notable Local Trips

W S Davis returns from a two week Pacific coast trip. J B Jackson leaves for Pierre for G A R encampment. Dr O B Wright visits Chicago Washington and other eastern points. Mrs M Murray to Minneapolis to visit friends. Mr and Mrs I R Campbell and Miss Spearer Farquahr return from Illinois Indiana. HM Whitman to Redfield to manage Huron ball team. Mr and Mrs Asher F Pay and Mrs Byron Pay to Pierre for G A R encampment. Bishop Foote Johnson Robt Doherty and Rev Williams guests at J W Campbell home. James Murphy to Redfield for South Dakota Baseball Association directors meeting. Miss Hazel Baker to Lake Chelan WA to spend summer with Helen Morris. W L Miller and Frank Burke travel north on business. £& C Cornel to Sioux Falls on short business trip.

W. S. Davis Pacific Coast J. B. Jackson G. A. BR Pierre O. RB. Wright Chicago Washington D. C M Murray Minneapolis I. R. Campbell Spearer Farquahr Illinois Indiana Whitman Redfield Huron Burwell Asher F. Pay Byron E. Pay Grand Army Frederick Foote Johnson de. Robt. Doherty James Murphy South Dakota Basebal Association Hazel Baker Lake Chelan Helen Morris W. L. Miller Frank Burke Carthage C. Cornel Sioux Falls

Hitchcock Names Members Of Board

The Hitchcock independent school district election in the town hall named Lalu Dubois to a one year post Clye Cotton and Bar ney Laverty to two year terms Ed Riemath and Grant Preston to three year terms Herman Meyer elected school treasurer for one year

Hitchcock Lalu Dubois Clye Cotton Barney Laverty Ed Riemath Grant Preston Herman Meyer

Hoover and Nattress Elected To Onida School Board

In Onida five candidates vied for seats on the Onida Independent school board. Frank Hoover and Charles W. Nattress won the new seats as 199 votes were cast on Tuesday. Earl Hardwick and F. S. Foster were the retiring members.

Fanger Reelected Chairman At Rose School Vote

In the Rose school district annual election on June 18 Frank Fanger was reelected as chairman for a three year term. The board held a business meeting following the vote.

St Louis Port Receives A 1 A Rating At Lampert Field

Lambert-St. Louis Field has been awarded an A-1-A rating by the aeronautics branch of the United States department of commerce after recent floodlight and radio facility additions. The field began as a municipal landing area in 1928 covering 189 acres and has grown to 560 acres with 3,000 feet of hard surface runways. About 400 acres are suitable for landing, and a concrete apron 2,500 feet long sits along one side.

Gettysburg School Board Race Sees Loyal Huilman Triumph

In Gettysburg on June 16, voters chose between incumbent president Harry Hixson and vice-president R. W. Nauman for the consolidated school district board. Hixson was challenged by Loyal Huilman and won by a 26 vote plurality, 135 to 109. Nauman ran unopposed.

Gettysburg Onions Lal Hixsch

State Registration To Exceed Last Year

Brookings June 18 With a first day registration of 208 students the enrollment in the summer session of State College promises to be considerably larger than last year Registration at the end of the first day last year was 163 The registrar's records show more graduates working toward advanced degrees than usual Regular classes began Tuesday at 7 o clock Dr K M Hrudks head of the department of education is director of summer school

Brookings State College K. M. Hrudks Department of Education

Raymond School Election Draws Voters for IDS No. 154

In Raymond on June 18 the first school election for Independent School District No. 154 drew usual interest. A total of 196 votes were cast. Mrs. G Hurlbut won by a narrow majority over N N Hurlbert for a two year term. Archie Viret and Fred Yordi were elected as directors for a three year term.

Raymond Raymond Independent Tri

Alfen Reelected In Manchester School Board Post

Manchester election results report W. R. Alfen elected chairman of the school board for three years at the town meeting. He previously served by appointment after George H. Moore relocated from the township several months earlier.

Alfen Manchester W. R. Alfen Allen George H. Moore

Close Election Is Held At Redfield

Redfield voters chose B. M. Dudery and Ed Sebring over C. W. Friedhoff and A. J. Nelson in the annual Redfield city school election. Winners will fill vacancies left by Frank Wagner and L. D. Robertson. Dudery 263, Sebring 262, Nelson 259, Friedhoff 245. South Carolina has 16,723 residents over 75.

Redfield Redfield C. W. Friedhoff A. J. Nelson Redfield City B. M. Dudery Ed Sebring Frank Wagner L. D. Robertson Dudery Sebring Nelson Friedhoff

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