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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
2
With six months left before the next legislative session, Attorney General General Sharpe pushes department probes into banking highway finance insurance and rural credits. Public information requests and appeals for help from accountants mark the effort, while rumors and past controversies color the process and Governor Green weighs potential action.
Intensive preparations are under way for the Miller Presbyterian church nth anniversary observance set for Sunday June 26 Former pastors are invited and the day will begin at 11 a.m. with a university sermon by Dr Royal C Agne president of Huron college Dr B H Carson of Huron who has served the church 50 years will also be on the program Special music will be by a 22 voice chorus A picnic dinner will follow in the church dining rooms each family bringing food An after dinner program includes talks by former members An open air sacred concert caps the evening activities
Highmore South Dakota farmers report alfalfa cutting underway as corn nears cultivation, rye headed and cut for winter hay, with prairie hay status described as better than in years past though Hyde county yields lagged behind.
SIOUX FALLS, June 16. Fred Sessler bought a new car and soon faced a $100 fine for intoxicated driving. He pleaded guilty, was sentenced to 20 days in jail, and must post a $2,000 surety bond before driving again within two years. Sessler was arrested on a residence street after several complaints.
Vermillion June 18 Speaking of bears were you ever frightened by a stuffed one Don t be absurd you will perhaps gay how can a stuffed bear frighten anyone But he not deceived for if you borrow these directions you may change your mind Visit the University of South Dakota museum observe mounted mammals animals then the two headed cat and the deer with horns locked in death Look around left and do not recoil In horror the monster is a stuffed bear with jaws and talons outstretched
Funeral services for John Teveldahl known as Grandpa Teveldahl will be held Sunday afternoon. Rites will start at 2 o'clock at his daughter’s home and 2:40 at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Burr Oak township, also called the Darlville church. The Rev. S. B. Disrud of Huron will officiate. Interment will be in Earlville cemetery.
Hitchcock June 1: Hitchcock Hardware Co wins bid to install a new boiler at the school. E H Reimach appointed to remove the old heating plant and prepare a foundation for the new equipment. Board also votes to redecorate grade rooms and halls, to be completed before the fall opening.
Hitchcock picnic date moved from June 19 to June 20 at Broadland area. Event includes a program with sports such as a ball game and races, a grove dance at night, and arrangements assisted by Thomas Terney.
In Rapid City on June 18 a jury heard testimony in a circuit court trial over a crash last October near Wasta. Orland Boyles of Pierre sues Jackrabbit Transportation for 923000 injuries claiming the company bus crowded him off the road. State college Brookings freshman coach Lowe testified he saw a broken bottle and liquor on Boyles after the collision.
Hitchcock area church notes say Rev KH Leember attends Redfield camp meeting and Iowa trip, so no morning preaching. Sunday school hosts a children's day program led by Supt Russell Farris at 10 am. Evening service features Rev L Snyder with youth choir directed by Mrs H G Wells and Maxine Sutter on piano.
Twenty young Dallas residents 25 boys and five girls emulated Chicago gangsters by abducting a local citizen Ode Page for a ride. They beat him, kicked him in the ribs, and left him semi conscious after pulling him from a car. Two later returned to bring him back. Page sustained a broken nose and severe bruising. no prosecution is expected.
A birthday dinner was hosted for Mrs A F P Armstrong on June 18. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Bert Van Voorbis of Dale Mr and Mrs Carl McDonald and Mr and Mrs H C Davis.
South Dakota highway officials report roads in fair to good condition despite frequent rains. Maintenance crews push improvements for rising tourist traffic as sections show gravel surfaces, earth or pavement status from U.S. 12 to U.S. 83 and state routes, with several segments under reconstruction or oiling.
Brookings officials form a committee of four to draft plans for a new public swimming pool. Wani Waltz chairs the panel, with Dean H. M. Crothers and Charles Poole joining, alongside Mrs. Ward Miller and other appointees. The group will gather data and present specifications to the city commission, aiming to begin work this year.
In western South Dakota towns residents push for regrading and surfacing of United States Highway No. 2 from Thunderhawk to McIntosh. The road on the Yellowstone trail remains unsurfaced and taxpayers seek immediate state action, with petitions expected to reach highway officials in Pierre this week.
Cavour on Thursday marked Auntie Felmly Sylvia Felmly at 84. Born July 16, 1848 in New York, she moved to Wisconsin, Grundy County Iowa, South Dakota and finally Kimball before settling in Cavour in 1915 with a long life of frontier work and family ties. She survived by a large family and receives many cards, flowers, and cakes from friends and the Cavour Ladies Aid.
A mass meeting of Codington county farmers gathered in Watertown to discuss establishing a brokerage house. E. H Everson of St Charles, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union, was to address the group on cooperatives and grain associations, cooperative buying, livestock marketing, and union membership. The Farmers Union already has branch offices in Sioux Falls, Huron, Mitchell, Volga, and Brookings as officials study the advisability of a Watertown brokerage.
Vermillion June 18 news that a University of South Dakota professor has asked to present at the American Sociological Society annual meeting in Cincinnati this December. Deets will discuss An Analysis of the Cotesiva Forces of Religion in American Idealistic Communities based on intensive study of idealistic societies, with focus on the Huttersche society in South Dakota.
Meade county crops in Sturgis are the best in years says Percy Helm a local attorney who surveyed conditions haying starts this week alfalfa thin in spots from last season drought yet doing well with expected good tonnage small grain growing rapidly knee high in places
A plea from Bert F. Bell President of the Associated clubs urges courtesy to tourists to keep South Dakota and Wyoming hospitable. He asks cooperation to make the Black Hills region the most welcoming vacation land in the universe. He emphasizes hospitality and lingering visits.
Watertown post plans a major American Legion state convention with a Carn-Aqua water carnival at Lake Kampeska and a city parade led by Jesse M. Olson. The event runs July 24 to 27 and features drum corps, guest demonstrations, and a spectacular fireworks show on opening day.
Police responded to a complaint of boys shooting up the town and found a group in a residence district using slingshots. No injuries reported as weapons were collected and order restored in the neighborhood.
Pierre June 16 In response to 11600 circulars issued by the state department of public instruction many inquiries for information on South Dakota s new course of study are being received Superintendent E C Giffen said today The circulars were sent to normal schools and teacher training departments nationwide Copies of the course are being sold outside the state with proceeds funding the state institute fund to aid curriculum prep Out of state educators show special interest in the social studies course which has centered controversy in the state
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at the church parlors for a program conducted by Mrs. Mary Redman, director. After the program, several girls distributed bouquets to the elderly, the sick, shut-ins, and strangers in the community, with applause from all present.
In Athol on June 18 a popular snake creek swimming hole attracts youths who flock there afternoon and evening to enjoy refreshing water. The special spot, known for years, was used by locals in past summers and remains a summer favorite for cashing wave and sun.
Robert Walsh of Kimball traveled to Ames on June 18 to spend a brief visit with his brother James Walsh and friends, joining near midday for a short stay.
Dr. Feenk Bohn, foreign correspondent for the New York Evening Post, argues American voters reject fascism and communism and favor democratic self rule. He predicts the United States will maintain economic security without abandoning liberty, opposing dictatorship as changes reshape world politics.
Leaders in education and speakers of national prominence will join the fifty seventh annual convention of the South Dakota Conference of Religious Education in Sturg June 31 and July 2. Notable figures include Dr. Walter Knapp from Chicago and Prof. Lee Bright, with Mrs. A L Grebel directing morning conferences. Peace and the end of war will be the convention theme as a religious pageant unfolds with more than 160 participants. The Missouri River bridge at Pleivo is mentioned as being painted.
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