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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
5
A critique argues that modern culture may be the ugliest in history, citing flawed music, books, sculpture, and interior design. It contrasts restless contemporary decor with Victorian restraint, condemns blatant crude art, and notes critics and patrons drift toward modern jargon over genuine emotional impact.
A speaker laments rising ugliness in art and culture. He notes strong creative energy and desire for new ideas, yet warns that superficial success outweighs lasting reputation. He urges conscience, humor, and fitness to counter the trend.
Bankers continue golf tournament events with 1 pm opening ceremony led by Cahalan and a welcome by B F Patton. Highlights include talks on court decisions and Russia, with musical numbers and a 10 pm dance at Huron Country Club for bankers and wives.
Governor Warren Green announced the new state examining board to operate July 1 with Sister Conception of St Luke's Aberdeen named for a one year term. Carrie Clift Rapid City will serve two years and Beth Olson Mitchell for three years. Departing members are Elizabeth Dryborough Rapid City Bathilda Olsen Chamberlain and Lorena Wiard Aberdeen.
Mayor James L. Key returned to Atlanta from France amid a recall drive sparked by his Paris speech condemning prohibition. Protesters urged the recall as about 3,000 voters already signed the petition, with roughly 6,000 signatures needed. A parade welcomed him home, reportedly seen by 75,000 people.
City commissioners met last night and reported only routine matters were addressed with no objectors or new legislation. The session proceeded without incident, maintaining a calm and uneventful tone as town business moved forward.
Kenneth W Nevil, transportation pilot at Rapid Air Lines, will fly tomorrow from the port to Mitchell to collect James A Simpson, president of the National Farmers Union. They will tour Colone for a two hour Farmers Union picnic speech, then proceed to Platte where Simpson will be left. Arrangements were made after Simpson spoke with Paul K Myers, secretary of the Huron Chamber of Commerce.
Dale Huntwork was arrested twice for speeding yesterday and cited by the motorcycle officer for driving too fast and later for excessive rate. Municipal Judge Dick Haney imposed the usual second offense fine of ten dollars.
Florence Caldwell of Alzada Montana formerly of Deadwood was killed when the car with Art Powers of Deadwood turned over into a ditch on the Spearfish Belle Fourche road. Powers recovered consciousness later at a farm home. the crash was not discovered for four hours and the cause remained undetermined. The car was wrecked and Caldwell suffered a fractured skull.
A strong straight wind and heavy rain damaged homes and several buildings in Presho yesterday afternoon. Described as hurricane-force, the event blew in windows and tore shingles from roofs while wrecking barns and private garages. No injuries were reported and damage estimates were not available.
EAST ST LOUIS ILL June 24 The loss of an aileron at about 235 miles an hour did not frighten Major James H Wimmy Doolittle a former acc atunter of the army air corps He nose dived the plane to avoid spectators and leaped to safety by parachute during initial speed tests at Curtiss-Steinberg airport near here last night
Reports from Los Angeles and St John New Brunswick describe Wiley Post and Harold Gatty preparing Winnie Mae for a Berlin flight while their companions Hillig and Hoirs trace ties to Germany and Copenhagen. Post and Gatty are portrayed as consummate pilots with confidence in a ten day around the world goal. Ruth Nichols recovering in hospital after a crash in New York injuries include vertebrae and pain.
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