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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
2
South Dakota shifts in livestock marketing from local selling to shipping cooperatives and direct-to-market routes. Farmers gain bargaining power via a proposed State Livestock Marketing setup, aiming to reduce costs, improve grading, and expand outlets while sustaining terminal markets.
Special report notes a Bible school at the Raymond Presbyterian Church with 16 students enrolled. Student Pastor Kay Cornwell leads the program with Gladys Forrest on piano. organizers anticipate a larger enrollment this week as the school continues.
Fire at the A. R. Kent residence four miles south of Bryant was halted by Bryant fire department. Chimney fire discovered led to prompt response. kitchen and dining room burned but rest of house saved. Loss estimated in the hundreds, partially insured. Blunt church picnic proceeds despite heavy rains. venue south of Blunt enjoyed ideal conditions.
At Raymonds Presbyterian church basement a quilt and antiques show drew 33 handmade quilts of various ages and sizes. Mrs. Fred Merbach won oldest quilt, Mrs. Grandma Ludwig won most popular quilt, Mrs. Gert Smith earned oldest doll, and Roberta Nom Mensen received best dressed doll.
Pierre June 21 With favorable crop prospects this year the state hail insurance department expects business to exceed 1931. As of June 18 the department had 4399 applications compared with 4672 last year. A big end of season rush is anticipated to avoid cancellations. Tenant exemptions and cash payment hurdles strain uptake while a field campaign aims to boost new applications and revenue to repay over 404000 borrowed from sinking funds.
The Masonic lodge voted to sponsor the Blunt Boy Scouts after a period without a sponsor. They will also seek to renew the troop’s charter. The Scouts were formerly sponsored by the Otozo club.
Blunt, June 21. Two heavy rains recent week filled lake and creek beds. A first shower measured .40 of an inch followed by a torrential rain adding 1.75 inches. Water stands high and vegetation is thriving after the moisture.
Mrs. A. and Feinberg hosted a bridge afternoon for five tables to honor sister Mrs. Max Wasserman and her children visiting the Feinberg home. High score went to Mrs. Cecil Yonel, consolation to Mrs. Harold Hargrove, and all-out prize to Mrs. Leona Furlow. A two course luncheon followed.
Seven delegates were chosen to represent the Watertown Waltons chapter at the state league convention to be held at Stony Point Lake Kampeska Watertown June 26 27 and 28. Delegates include Dr H J Bartron president Clarence Hanson secretary Dr Ward T Williams Frank Bramble Hugh Johnston EC Wack Flag and A H L Park. Opening day features include a trap shoot and fishing contest.
Members of the Wessington Hebekah lodge conducted their annual memorial services on Sunday morning. The Rev J H Black led the program with participation from local I O O F members and the graves of departed members were decorated after the church services.
The second annual State Bar of South Dakota meeting will be held in Mitchell on August 25 and 26 with election of a 15 member board the main item. Nominating petitions must be filed 30 days prior. The current board includes F D Wicks Alan Bogue W W Knight M A Brown J J Fitzpatrick and others with Brown as president and Knight as vice president. About 800 attorneys belong to the state bar and membership is compulsory for practicing lawyers.
In Highmore a three year old girl from Sedgwick was taken to a Pierre hospital to remove a bead from a broken string from her nose. In Stephan a two year old boy had a shoe eyelet lodged in his nose but it was removed. Both children recovered fully.
Brown County Treasurer Hans E Heilien reports up to June 15 this year 1 706 fewer motor vehicle registrations than the same period in 1931 totaling a cash difference of 17 640 For the period ending June 15 1932 7 293 licenses were issued for passenger autos and 449 trucks vs 8 341 cars and 507 trucks last year The shortfall is blamed on unpaid personal property taxes needed to obtain auto licenses.
Madison June 2. Lake county treasurer J J Mackay warns that delaying license tag purchases past July 1 will not secure half price. Only cars bought after July 1 qualify for half rates, and owners must prove the car is assessed as personal property with the assessor’s slip. The May deadline was missed by some and penalties apply.
Torrential rains flooded creeks washing out gardens and potato patches in Ames last week. Water remains in low spots delaying tractor use in corn fields while barley fields near head. Despite damage, prospects for a good crop are among the best in years in this vicinity.
Mrs. Leo Perryman of Osceola burned her hand badly when oil she heated for the floor caught fire and spilled on her hand as she tried to put out the blaze. Her condition was reported as healing as well as could be expected.
Watertown reports ample housing for the American Legion state convention set for July 24 25 27 at the Lincoln hotel. Housing chair E C Yack Plug guarantees comfortable sleep space for all attendees while delegates must be paid up members by July 10 to vote.
Ver inon Lee Arne seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Arne living north of town broke his leg jumping into an empty grain bin He was taken to Clark for X ray and the fracture was casted promptly in a cast.
Belva May Herker, five-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Vern Herker living north of Carpenter, is recovering from a sequence of accidents. The report notes multiple injuries and ongoing medical care as of June 23.
A little girl fell from hay mow stairs and broke her collar bone, taken to Doland for setting. On return home a passing motorist caused the Herker machine to leave the road, injuring all occupants who required return to Doland for medical care.
Two arrests in this vicinity led to fines for breaking state game laws. Lemann F. Roberts of Burbank pleaded guilty to fishing with a gill net in the Vermillion river and owes $20. Pearl Malone of Vermillion was fined $50 for fishing operations in the Missouri river.
A miscellaneous wedding shower was given in honor of Mrs. Louie Rusch at the Fred Rusch home in Osceola. After opening presents, lunch was served and the evening was spent in visiting.
Mitchell Angler Ed Lowery fishes at Lake Mitchell and hooks a large bass forcing an unexpected swim. The next day he nets another three pounder, but this time lands the catch without swimming for it.
Wessington high school band presents weekly outdoor concerts on Main Street. The June 22 program includes Pilot March, Precision March, Versatility Overture, Village Chimes Waltz, Delmar March, Massa's in the Cold Cold Ground, Darling Nellie Gray, Lola Fox Trot, Primrose Schottische, and Belle of Joveland.
The University of South Dakota summer session expanded from 5 in 1927 to over 400 in 1932, a rise of about 160 percent, due to deliberate planning. President G. James notes the program now serves two groups: those who summer only and regular students supplementing the long session. The range of courses spans high school work to graduate and PhD preparation.
A nine pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schmit of Kimball at the home of Mrs. Schmit’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Douglass in Wayland.
A sensational health blurb touts mentha pepsin as a quick weight gain aid. It cites a Oklahoma cashier who allegedly gained 19 pounds and a woman who gained 14 pounds in three weeks by adding the supplement to meals. The ad promises appetite support and renewed vigor with a money back guarantee at reputable druggists.
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