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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1931

Page

2

Short story better fit to show today’s transitions says Lyons

Vermillion March 2 Sarah Lyons University of South Dakota English assistant professor told radio listeners that the modern short story offers a fleeting glimpse of transitions better than the novel. She cited local color dialect journalism and Americanism as dominant elements and listed Edith Wharton Ring Lardner and Fannie Hurst among writers shaping American life. Lyons faulted American writers for lacking polish and rushing to meet popular demand.

Vermillion Sarah Lyons University of South Dakota Miss Lyons America Miss Lions Ewht Edith Wharton Irvin 5 Cobb Ring Lardner Struthers Burt Fannie Hurst Edna Ferber Sherwood Anderson Katherine Fullerton Gerould

Declamatory Winners at Wessington Springs Contest

Wessington Springs March 7 Special Frank Whitney of Wessington Springs Helen Ellis of Miller and Viola Carton of Gary won first pieces in three declamatory divisions at the annual Junior college contest held last Tuesday The second places went to John Marold Cedar Rapids Is Owen Shuey Pawnee Neb and Coral Dill Wessington Springs The oratorical winners were Haven Smith Frank Whitney and John Harold The dramatic winners were Gwen Shuey Colste Jacobus Helen Ellis and Mrs Venus Marley The humorous winners were Ruth Krause Viola Carton Dorothy Wickett and Carol Bill The audience applauded all numbers Judges were Miss Biewers Miss Thies and Rev Robinson

W. S. J. C. Wessington Springs Frank Whitney Wessington Springs Helen Ellis Miller Viola Carton Gary Junior College John Marold Cedar Rapids Owen Shuey Pawnee Neb Coral Dill Haven Smith John Harold Gwen Shuey Colste Jacobus Captain January Venus. Marley Ruth Krause Dorothey Wickett Sisey Scheme Carol Bill Miss Biewers Miss Thies Rev. Robinson

Chinese Elm Trees Donated At Mitchell

Mitchell park board announced free Chinese Elm trees for Mitchell residents to plant in parking spaces. Distribution starts March 16 with details on quantity and location to be announced. The board also plans improvements around Lake Mitchell facilities and approved a $3000 watering system from a Sioux City firm.

Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Park Board Lake Mitchell Lake Park Sioux City Frm

Everett Comstock Named in Damage Suit

W R Rigney of Sioux Falls sues Everett Comstock for 300 damages claiming injuries from an automobile crash on the night of November 2, 1932. Rigney says he was a passenger in Comstock’s car that left the road, crashed into an embankment and turned over, causing cuts and bruises and alleged permanent injury due to Comstock’s careless driving.

Everett Comstock Sioux Falls W. R. Rigney Sioux Fells Rigney Comstock

Boy Scout Troop Formed At Harrold

A testing session reorganized the Boy Scout troop of Harrold with a good representation of interested boys and effective leadership to start the new troop.

Harrold Merch Harveld Weyl

South Dakota Supreme Court Decides Hog Larceny Case in Tripp County

Pierre March 2 The South Dakota supreme court handed down several decisions this week. In an opinion by Judge Dwight Campbell John Muiser was convicted of hog larceny in Tripp county. Other rulings affirmed lower court judgments in mortgage and promissory note cases. Three appeals were dismissed for defective briefs or abandonment.

High Court Pierre Soth Dakota Supreme Court Dwight Campbell John Muiser Fred R. Smith Farmers Savings Bank of Sherman First National Bank of Sherman Minnehaha County Campbell C. P. Swanson H. A. McDonald Hyde County McDonald Miser Frank F. Ross Peter, Mintener Lumber Co., Inc Hughes County James ©. Husebos Thomas Olson Sioux Falls E. H. Lougee C. Whitehouse A. C. Whitehouse State of South Dakota Harry Gunsalus Leslie Spencer Sully County

Alpha Gamma Banquet At Sheldon Tea Room Tonight

Alpha Gamma chapter of Sigma Tau Delta at Eastern State Teachers college will host a banquet at the Sheldon Tea Room in Madison tonight. Members will read original verse as part of the program, continuing regular meetings every two weeks. this marks the second such dinner this year following October initiation services.

Alpha Gamma Madison Sigma Tau Delta Et Eastern State Teachers College Sheldon

Debaters Split With Alpena in Dual Meet

Wellington Springs high school hosted a season opening dual debate with Alpena high school on the chain stores topic. Junior college team Net Holling Lydia Andrews Brook Hull Onna Scandrett argued the negative while Alpena's William Evans Paul Evans Robert Bent son and Miss Neda Aisenbrey argued the affirmative. Alpena coach Miss Anna Barkley accompanied the teams with Miss Sievers serving as critic judge. Negative for junior college won the afternoon, Alpena won the evening debate.

W.S. J.C Alpena Wellington Springs Alpena High School Junior College Net He Holling Lydia Andrews Snd Anna Barkley Sievers

Brothers Reunite After 30 Years Missing Trip

WHITEWOOD March 2 Herman Burger brother of Charley Burger of near Whitewood returned home after a 30 year absence. He had left for a western trip in 30 years BC and was presumed dead until his arrival. He recalls travels in Alaska Australia and other regions while working as a building contractor in Los Angeles. He plans a brief Black Hills visit with Charley before returning.

Whitewood Herman Burger Charley Burger Mr. Burger Alaska Australia United States Los Angeles Calif Black Hills

Three Factors Highlighted for Agriculture Education

BROOKINGS March 2.44 Three important factors should be emphasized in training young people in agriculture according to Dean C Larsen of South Dakota State College. First, provide top educational facilities and equipment. Second, encourage farm youth to pursue higher education and stay in rural fields with opportunity and fair pay. Third, select and guide youths for maximum usefulness in the industry. Dean Larsen notes land grant colleges support high standards and cooperation with federal and local authorities to lead in agricultural education and leadership in South Dakota. He urges farmers to combine new discoveries with broad business understanding and stresses college education as the path to skill and knowledge. He adds that college is not only costly but also a training station for life and personal talent development.

Brookings Dean C. Larsen Agricultural Division South Dakota State College Dean Lersen State College South Dakota Deen Larsen Tam University of Hife

Two Cars Stolen in Yankton Area Reported

Yankton officers logged two vehicle theft reports last week. One car belonged to C. A. Beaver the city superintendent of schools and was taken from a garage. The other stolen car was a four door Hupmobile sedan owned by Albert Smith of Gayville.

Yankton C. A. Beaver Albert Smith Gayville Beaver

Augustana Professor Accepts North Dakota Summer Post

Sioux Falls March 2 Associated professor of history Martin jie Cole of Augustana college has accepted a summer session appointment to teach history at the University of North Dakota.

Sioux Falls Martin Jie Cole Augustana College University of North Dakota

Reverend Washburn speaks on South America at Alpena school

Rev Washburn spoke to a full Grant town schoolhouse about life in South America. He shared stories from 17 years as a missionary, held children’s attention with anecdotes, and answered questions on regional work after a lunch. Mrs Herman Kamee sang. a three generation trio entertained.

Alpena Gunnery L. B. Waller Herman Kunze Anita MacKunze Washburn South America

Miller C C Plans Program Tomorrow

Miller, March 2 One of the largest meetings is expected tomorrow evening when the Miller Commercial meets for its regular meeting. An interesting program has been outlined with Rev C J Schilling to appear in Shakespearean pieces. Programs include a male quartet and readings such as Our City Mayors and The Merchant of Venice. The event will be in the Commercial club rooms at seven o clock with public invited.

Miller C. C Miller Ihs C. J. Schilling W. J. Halbower Merchant of Venice Hand County F. E

Morrison Resigns Lake County Farm Bureau Post

J D Morrison of Brookings resigns as Lake County agriculture agent and becomes organization director for the Lake County Bureau. He cites press of other business as reason. resignation accepted. In Madison, a resident captures a striped butterfly as evidence that spring may be near despite no rabies sightings.

Morrison Farm Bureau Madison Lake County Farm Bureau J. D.morrison Brookings Lake County

Second Concert Presented At U

Vermillion March 2 The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra held its second concert in Slagle auditorium Dorothy Colton Vermillion 12 year old violinist and daughter of W R Colton dean of the College of Music performed amid a program including Mozart Overture and a suite of Chinese pieces along with Lentz solo works and pieces by Doppler Delibes and other composers.

Vermillion Dorothy Calton University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Slagle Auditorium Miss Colton W. R. Colton College of Music Donald Lentz Tew Vermillion High School Marie

Aged Watchman Walks Ten Miles Daily in Rapid City

Rapid City reports Ben Oliver, nearly 87, walking 10 miles each night as a watchman. He arrived August 15, 1876, from Sydney Nebraska, witnessing early pioneer days and serving as deputy United States marshal in Deadwood in 1879 amid frontier tensions and massacres.

Rapid City Ben Oliver Main St Joe Streets Oliver Sydney Neb Indiana United States Deadwood

One Cent A Day Accident Policy Offer

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co announces a new accident policy offering up to 100 monthly for 24 months for disability and 1,000 for death with costs under a cent daily. Over 68,000 already hold this protection. ages 10 to 70 eligible. No money needed to send. provide name, address, age, beneficiary and relationship for 10 days free inspection. no examination required. This limited offer urges prompt writing.

Postal Life& Casualty Insurance Co Moriarty Building Kansas City Saeed

Early West recounts Hickok duel memory and McCall fate

The witness testifies on Wild Bill Hickok's draw speed noting that the only thing that saved Jack McCall was getting Hickok in the back. The remark frames a field of gunfighter lore tied to the famous confrontation.

Wild Bill Hickok Jack McCall Wild Bill

Moody county to push five year gravel road plan

Moody county commissioners unveiled a five year highway building program to place gravel roads within a mile or two of every farm. The plan uses a paynas you build method to ease annual costs. Several projects will start this spring, including a 13 mile route from the Brookings county line through Ward and Union townships to Lone Tree township to connect with highway No 31.

Moody Flandreau Moody County Brookings County Ward Union Townships Lone Tree Township

Oneida Club Fetes Women At Dinner

The Oneida club held its regular February Ladies' Night dinner at the Onida hotel dining room. Senator John Boland, a Mount Rushmore Memorial commission member, spoke as principal, with vocal solos by Derlein Beck and Alma Glessner and piano by Sylvia Adams.

Oneida Club Onida Onida Hotel John Boland Mount Rushmore Memorial

Onida Man Returns Home On Furlough

A Onida man returns home on furlough. He visits his parents and friends, enjoying time at home during a weeks long leave. Quiet hometown scene as he reconnects with familiar places and faces.

Onida Specibousek

Onida Boy Undergoes Sinus Operation in Pierre

George Corning eldest son of Mr and Mrs Ned Corning of Onida underwent sinus surgery at Saint Mary hospital in Pierre. The procedure was performed recently and advances his health.

Onida ONTDA George Corning Ned Corning Dhy Saint Mar Pierre

Don’t Let a Cold Start With McKesson Carol Tablet

A bold cure claim for a new type tablet by McKesson suggests rapid relief from colds and headaches. It promises to accelerate recovery within hours, alter body conditions to deter germs, and offers a money back guarantee through McKesson Service Druggists and independent stores.

McKessone Carol AH McKesson Service McKesson

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