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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
4
South Dakota bankers gather in Huron for their annual convention. The address frames bankers as agricultural leaders whose cooperation with farmers can strengthen the state’s economy amid over production taxes and transport charges. The speech urges bankers to adopt farming concerns and unite for agricultural progress.
President Hoover protested aviators who flew low over Harding Memorial dedication crowds. The three pilots have been grounded to reflect on their act and deter similar stunts. Low altitude flyovers are dangerous to crowds and crews and many communities ban them. Strong enforcement could benefit public safety.
The national convention of insurance commissioners advocates a 1 million dollar monument to Elizur Wright, credited as the world’s first insurance agent and first legally appointed commissioner. He pioneered Massachusetts reforms in 1858 requiring life insurers to maintain adequate reserves for beneficiaries.
The piece touts gasoline and lubricating oil consumption in South Dakota cars, compares fuel to Niagara Falls flow, and highlights lake-region recreation around Huron. It promotes lake resorts near Lake Enemy Swim and areas around Webster, Waubay, and Sisseton, while noting a James River dam would create a major local lake. It frames autos and oil as defining 1930s growth.
A Minneapolis Journal arch comment questions initiative and referendum as a panacea for political ills. It notes limited adoption, waning enthusiasm, and argues direct legislation often enables minority groups to block laws. It cites South Dakota 1898 as a cautionary example and calls for abolition or higher signature hurdles.
Aberdeen American notes South Dakota enjoys a bountiful harvest while drought and excessive rain limit other states. Farmers fare better as hay and pastures prosper, livestock weights rise, and despite low crop prices, food abundance supports stability.
Illinois contemplates legislation to curb gun possession by criminals while preserving rights of honest citizens. The Chicago Crime Commission suggests defense oriented rules: carrying in a winter car would be lawful for ordinary men, but presenting a weapon to commit crime or ties to thieves, gambling dens, or recent violence would trigger offenses. The piece argues for distinguishing sheep from goats in gun regulation.
At the Fifth National 4 H club camp in Washington Captain Taylor Branson of the United States Marine Band became an honorary 4 H club member. He and the Marine band have hosted a monthly radio program since 1923. Renick W. Dunlap praised the Agriculture Department’s growth from 73 to about 25,000 employees and cited the entomology bureau’s success against the Mediterranean fruit fly. Miss Neca Jones of Nevada highlighted 4 H activities and delivered a peach box to President Hoover, sharing a message from Boulder City’s mayor for Hoover Dam events.
Robert Carlson of Huron troop 4 recounts a two Scout journey to Camp Dakotah with Harold Huntington and Roy Showell. They packed, drew tents, attended drills, tests, and two swims while enjoying features like an overnight hike and a water carnival before returning June 2. He credits local businessmen and The Evening Huronite for support.
The Broadland Busy Bees met at the Die FA Tolar home June 2 with two visitors Jeannette Ol yon and Julia Shonefelder. Virginia Tolar reported on the inspect ion of stitching while Mrs. Myrtle Kanump judged the members work. Next meeting set for Olson home on May 2 with lunch by hostesses.
The Sunshine Sewing and Canning club of Alpena began the canning project at a June 19 meeting at Ethel Lund’s home. Record books and manuals were handed out by leader Mrs. James Linafelter. The first lesson will cover Milk for Health. The next meeting is set for Wilma Burnison’s home on June 26, per Ethel Lund, club reporter.
Cub Pack No 2 holds its meeting at the Presbyterian church led by reporter Jack Arends. New members Robert Gration and Owen Stegett join. Pupils craft bird houses while ensuring health inspection is observed and each member completes a required check.
Glossary style fragment lists numerous clues and phrases including wine vessel, embroy chicks, telegraphic system, money factory, and various French terms. The passage ends with a personal note about meeting Mrs Burke and their daughter, indicating a social aside within a larger puzzle or word game context.
Theresa township Y C L reports eight meetings in the school year plus a final gathering. Officers listed Agba Reinholdt president Shirley Crabb vice president Wilma Opperman secretary treasurer. They raised 24.34 for the school with a Thanksgiving program and made Christmas gifts for parents. They bought a baseball outfit and helped the school board pay for swings and phonograph records. An entertainment and picnic closed the year with praise for the Y C L and teacher Sophie Bakken.
Two young 4-H club members from the South, Mary Todd of Georgia and Andy Colebank of Tennessee, won $100 fellowships for study in Washington. Awarded by the Payette Fund of New York, the fellowships reward scholastic achievement, 4-H work, and potential in agriculture and home economics. Todd graduates from the University of Georgia and Colebank from the University of Tennessee.
Two 4-H clubs will present stunts at Sarm and Home day Brookings on July 16 per HM Jones state 4 H club leader. Winners chosen from club camp stunts with outdoor adaptability. banner awarded. Past camp honors include Four Leaf Clover pageant Mrs Earl Dana Lincoln county 4 H chorus Irene Anderson Clay county 4 H frolic Mildred Walker Lincoln county.
The Fairfield corn club met at the O W Olson home with all members present and eight visitors. Members discussed control of cut worms threatening the corn and methods to eradicate the pest. Several members plan to attend the camp opening in Huron, with the next meeting set at E J Van Horne's home.
Four Burdette eighth graders Myra Seiging Viola Olsen Beverley Lloyd along with Lucile Gram passed as part of the Hand County class at Miller recently. The ceremony marked graduation for these minor students from the local school.
Paris June 13 1921 Charles H Burke heads the American exhibit commission detailing a full scale replica of Mount Vernon built in the Paris exposition using American made materials. He notes strong Lafayette family ties in France and the U S reception as signals of friendly ties while observing grounds architecture and carnival style concessions. Bascom Slemp is noted as the other commission member though distant across the water.
The Best Ever Canning club of Beadle County at Mildred Johnson's home held a short meeting led by Lillian Larson and Thela Larson. They demonstrated posture and did exercises before preparing for the 4-H club camp opening this afternoon. The next meeting is at Jo Valois Clerk’s home on July 1 per club reporter Heins.
Twenty years ago in Huron several residents traveled for church duties and visits. Carmen Bell left for Fedora to occupy a Presbyterian pulpit as Minnie Rowley hosted a short stay in Minneapolis. Mrs. Sarah Batchelder and son Enorl planned an overnight trip to Redfield to visit Mr and Mrs C. Smith. Ed Miller’s lawn hosted a community gathering presided over by Frank Holbrook, while locals endured a hot spell. Others traveled to Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Omaha, Hetland, and Fairfax for visits and business.
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