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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1930
Page
4
A satirical fragment from Fountain Inn S C Tribune mocks a local wedding. It skewers the groom as lazy and the bride as promiscuous, then drifts into witty asides about theater, radio income, and Hollywood figures. The piece blends rude caricature with jabs at media and society.
The event features a group song "America the Beautiful" sung by all and a planned party next week. A contest will be held among the girls with Girl Reserve rings as awards.
The Sharpe report on the banking department is in public hands after Attorney General M. Q. Sharpe said he would not run for governor. The document accuses state leaders of past trust abuses, with names like Bulow, Smith, Hinning, O'Brien, Norbeck, and McMaster urged to respond. The Evening Huronite printed key chapters, inviting public scrutiny and accountability.
Huron chapter of the Izaak Walton league invites area residents to join and support five 1930 projects. Tree planting with county cooperation aims at farms and rural schools. Bird protection engages youth. stream pollution seeks sewage disposal for James River health and fishing. Wildlife refuges are to be located with the state Fish and Game department, and fish propagation and better runways on the James River aim to improve fishing and river purity.
The piece notes a large number of older men who prize continued work over retirement. It highlights Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes as an example, praising longevity and dedication. It frames March 38 as his birthday, illustrating a long career.
The piece surveys aging leaders and notables including Judge S. W. Gleason of St. Charles Minnesota announcing reelection bids, Justice Holmes rumored retirement, George Fisher Baker still influential at 89, Edison still experimenting, Thomas A. Edison at 88, George A. Wallace chief of Cleveland fire department at 82, Captain Robert Dollay at 36 as top ship owner, Elihu Root at 85 remaining influential, with quotes on retirement and purpose across ages.
The state will join with South Dakota legionnaires in rejoicing as the long-awaited war memorial becomes a fact. The tribute honors men from South Dakota who answered their country’s call in 1917 and 1918, while the state admires the business-like administration of American Legion affairs by L. C. Morrison, present department commander.
A Senate Interstate Commerce committee review reveals the Federal Power Commission has failed to decide any valuation case in nine years. The piece argues for independent status, stronger leadership, and adequate funding to align its mission with both public conservation and private exploitation themes. It criticizes weak leadership, inadequate staff, and systemic resistance from power companies while calling for swift action.
The letter from oil magnate Henry L Doherty criticizes President Heav ans Hughes appointment as chief justice. Senate judiciary committee approved the choice, with minor dissent from Senator Norris and Senator Blaine, while Doherty’s charges are dismissed as absurd by most Americans.
R A Turner of the USDA extols 4-H dairy calf clubs in a South Dakota edition article. He cites $3000 enrolled, calf selection with father guidance, and the long term aim of better dairying foundations. The piece highlights learning in breeding, feeding, milk testing, and business record keeping.
The Clark County League near Wildwood Lake held its regular meeting Monday electing Seth Mudgett president and Clifford Saefeldt secretary. Committees were named for project sponsorships. The school welcomed a new Silvertone phonograph enjoyed by students, per Miss Pieschke.
Irwin Gunsalus of Brookings named one of the first Palm Scouts in South Dakota. He will be presented a Palm Scout ward at a Brookings Court of Honor at Brookings High School Tuesday evening March 4. The ceremony features five troops and multiple merit badges and second class awards.
Potter county 4-H leaders met at the courthouse in Gettysburg on February 15 to discuss plans for the year and set a county program. Warren Eggers and Eva Dion reported on the 4-H congress and short course respectively, with sessions on club rally days fund raising and news letters.
The Gay Juniors 4-H club meets at Lee Parkhurst home on Friday afternoon February 21 with all members present and visitors. Club leader is Mrs Alva Stahly and Viva Rhea Stahly is the club reporter. The next regular meeting will be at E H Stevens home on Friday March.
Wessington Reserve 4, the high school girl reserves held a regular meeting on February 26 afternoon. In roll call members shared facts about the life of the first president and the great emancipator. America was sung by all, Harriet Corstens read, Donis Strickland presented a paper on George Washington, and Mildred and Meryl Peterson performed a piano duet.
Contestants and Boy Scouts in Harert who have not sent news stories should submit immediately to qualify for the free Black Hills trip and ten camp trips. All other organizations may enter before rivals pull ahead while some counties lag due to possible oversights.
Miss Beverly OBrien of Highmore has been awarded a contract by Chicago Tribune broadcasting station WGN to broadcast for one hour each afternoon from 3 to 4. The contract recognizes her mezzo-soprano voice and includes plans to record for the official C L march song. G Sjoland of Highmore notes her notable vocal ability as praised by Herbert Witherspoon a national voice teacher in Chicago.
Miss Wthel Hawley resigns as bookkeeper at Fleming dry goods store and will transfer duties to Miss Bessie McMullen in about two weeks. Carrie Mears returns from Chicago purchasing trip. Bert Eckhart to Madison for relatives visit. Fairbank back from Chicago on business. Kiemme home from Ashton adjusting insurance. Schroeder hosts a birthday party for life daughter this afternoon. James Ross Jr and H C Middlebrook leave for Denver and Sheridan Lake on extended trip. Campbell family returns from Florida and Cuba trip. Vanderury suffers fractured waist after fall. third similar accident in two weeks.
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