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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
4
The Eastman Company catalog reveals educational films that could transform classrooms. Films may deliver geography and world awareness more vividly than books, while some subjects like arithmetic and grammar resist full adaptation. As film use grows, teachers gain a powerful ally, possibly reducing the appeal of vacation time for students.
H M Jones states 4-H club enrollments in South Dakota have reached a new high of 12 154 members, surpassing the prior 1929 record by 59. Brookings Register notes strong momentum across counties Brown leading, Beadle second, Lincoln third, with 67 of the counties now served by club work.
Washington observer David Lawrence argues in The Elks magazine that annual government outlay at local state and federal levels totals about 12 billion dollars, about 18 percent of national income. He compares Britain with roughly 20 billion revenue and 22 percent taxation, noting France tax share at about 3 percent.
Lawrence argues that US national debt at 16.5 billion is small next to Britain’s 37 billion and France’s 19 billion, credit built by curbing debt from wartime levels. He notes economy and selective taxes could strengthen the treasury, preserving favorable borrowing conditions for the era.
The Moses Linthicum bill creates a new foreign service regime allowing young men of modest means to enter with funding for living expenses and regular salary increases for efficiency. It aims to broaden recruitment and improve the nation’s representation abroad by reducing personal financial barriers to a career in diplomacy.
Tennessee lawmakers vote to retain the anti evolution statute amid strong quotes about biblical inevitability. The piece notes a wide defeat for repeal efforts, yet questions the law's practical effect as educated youths seek modern science and ideas beyond state restrictions.
A press comment notes Roger Babson’s pledge to stake his reputation on the claim that the country has passed the worst of the low mood. It highlights fear as a common driver of economic malaise and cites Virgil Jordan and Commerce officials as sharing cautious, chart‑based optimism.
Edward P. Richardson of the Detroit Institute of Arts argues beauty lies in form and color and good design need not be expensive. He bought 18 inexpensive items under 50 cents each, showing affordable art can be decorative and useful. Community support and local pride can bolster home industries during hard times.
A Girl Scout manual offers practical tips for city folks enjoying vacations in the country. Guide advice covers foot care, proper shoe fit, stocking changes, rest breaks, and a steady pace. It notes Indians hiked with straight paths and promotes slow, easy progress and deep breathing.
Girl Scouts in Texas collect blue bonnet seeds to distribute to garden clubs schools and others, spreading the Texas flower across the nation and to foreign lands. A teacher in England praised the seeds mailed by San Antonio Scouts noting the cheerful reception and linking the blue bonnet to Texas heritage. The gesture ties to a history of European plant introductions by Franciscan Fathers and folklore of the blue bonnet’s origin.
Cooky Cooks cooking club members met at Rose Walton's home on June 17. Members planned a roll call by sharing a quick bread recipe though biscuits muffins and other items were postponed to later in the season. The July meeting will feature six baking powder biscuits judged at the gathering. A hostess lunch followed. Visitors included Mrs Leslie Walton Clara Tollefson Joy Borah and Louise Borah.
The Clyde Cream Crusaders met at the State Fairgrounds Thursday evening to select representatives for the junior fair demonstration contest. They practiced for club camp and planned to attend the annual event opening Wednesday afternoon. After practice, members held a business session at the Prées building with refreshments served by the committee.
The Jolly Workers Sewing club of Bonilla plans to attend the Huron camp opening Wednesday and running through Saturday. Treasurer Erdine Winegar reports $2.02 on a trip to the junior short course, with uniforms finished and a hopeful forecast for a fine time. The girls have earned enough to cover camp expenses and aim to raise more to send a delegate to the Junior Short Course at Brookings in December.
The Just Rite league of Beadle county with 10 members reported to county superintendent Nellie M. Brusso. Officers were Alice Ulrich president Irma Israel vice president and Ralph Ulrich secretary treasurer. New members joined Johnny Merrick Erle Philip and Dorothy Gillenberg. The group repaired the school barn using donated boards and nails and organized a cleanliness project. Committees included Patriotic, cleanliness and order, coal and entertainment. Ralph Ulrich won first in essay and Alice Ulrich second in intermediate division at the district contest. Ralph and Alice were elected delegates to the Beadle county C L convention in Hu ron where Irma Ulrich served as teacher.
Miles Sara L. Dewing led a canning demonstration at a Wayland 4-H meeting led by Miss Christena Johnson. Officers named Beulah Bowen president Ina Sass treasurer Virginia Bryant secretary. Members aim to attend Huron camp this week and begin canning spinach apricots carrots.
Friese Cackle and Crow club of Wolsey held a culling demonstration led by county agent at the leader’s home on Thursday afternoon. The meeting included regular business, plans for a July picnic, and a visit to the Babcock farm before returning home for songs and refreshments. An ice cream social on Saturday June 12 raised 17.5 dollars to fund club camp, with the 4-H camp opening June 24 at Hillram State Fair grounds.
The Highmore Boy Scouts went on an overnight bike to a grove on the J. W. Jones place during the past week. Scout master Kiel and assistant Judson L. Whitcher accompanied the troop. They left Monday evening and returned Tuesday, splitting into Heavers and Hawks patrols to compete in camp skills and safety tasks.
A fragmented OCR shows a vertical and horizontal word puzzle with scattered clues and partial answers. The text lists numerous definitions and hints such as melodies, weaving, fabric terms, and actions, suggesting a cross reference or cryptic style puzzle typical of a newspaper page.
Oscar Leideing reports Wiley Post and Harald Gatty aim to loop the world in ten days in a Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae. The two plan a New York departure with a two hour harbor stop, non stop to Belfast, then Berlin. The aircraft features a nine cylinder Wasp engine, wing tweaks, and a 3400 mile range, with minimal gear and no parachutes.
Gettysburg reports note recent extreme weather spurred rapid corn growth with ample moisture and near ideal growing conditions in most areas. Southeastern parts welcome another rain while other sections show moisture need. small grain fares well though heat has begun to stress some fields and timing of rain remains key.
Local notices recall that Washington has signaled movement toward a new post office for Huron. Various residents travel, visit, and return, including Mrs. George Schnepper from Hedfield, Mrs. W. F. Schmidt and children to Redfield, and Gerald Rolph leaving Bushness Motorcycle Co. of Aberdeen. A. X. Gardner returns from Miller and heads to the Black Hills. Mrs. Gardner and children visit Illinois.
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