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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1931
Page
4
An analysis cites road hoggishness as the top cause of crashes with 1980 tolls reaching 22 500 deaths and 960 000 injuries. Carelessness and youth driving are major factors. experts urge drivers to value safety over speed and warn of fools, drunks, and absent minded pedestrians on the road.
The piece opposes Hoover’s veto of the Muscle Shoals measure citing the need for a government controlled test site to study electric energy costs and the risk of private utility overcharging. It argues government ownership should not be the default solution but a laboratory to resolve cost questions.
Unofficial canal survey estimates a $700 900 000 price tag for the Nicaragua canal. The analysis questions the economic benefits for landlocked regions and criticizes railroads for tidewater rate competition linked to the Panama Canal, forecasting bitter local opposition if water transport costs rise further.
The Rushmore memorial effort receives fresh momentum as two new board members join. Mrs. Margaret Stewart Strawn of Chicago and L. B. Hanna of Fargo are praised by The Argus Leader for public spirited service. South Dakota increasingly backs the undertaking aiming for a lasting monument.
The AP notes Gandhi’s spinning delaying a Delhi conference with Lord Irwin symbolizing peaceful defiance. It portrays Gandhi as a single determined figure whose nonviolent struggle could reshape India’s sovereignty, inspiring hope for liberty without bloodshed.
The Kansas City Star notes the U S government’s careful apology to Italy over the Smedley Butler matter and argues Italians in the U S should not expect Mussolini to be immune from critique. It cites international discourse and the Italian ambassador’s request for facts, suggesting a calm response to the contested issue.
The two pants suit aims to add sigamenta to an ensemble, but the concept lacks feasibility. A proposed design would include three coats six pairs of pants and one yet undefined piece to complete the outfit.
In Batavia Genesee county New York the first annual 4 H banqueterd at St Anthony's Community center on January 3. 4 H members leaders and supervisors formed committees and prepared a full meal including beef grown by baby beef club members vegetables from 4 H gardens and fruit desserts. The serving ran in three shifts with twenty boys and twenty girls at twenty tables. Ramona Kell chaired the foods committee and Helen Waller helped decorate. The banquet highlights were noted in the January National 4 H club magazine.
In Porto Rico the Fob H Governor and Mrs Roosevelt honorary Girl Scout commissioner will head a tree planting ceremony by the city Girl Scouts. A Jacaranda will be planted in Minox Rivera park where the trefoil motif was outlined in flora. Insular government representatives and island dignitaries attend.
Scores of young spellers from Beadle county schools converge on Huron High School on March 14 for the county spelling contest. County Superintendent Nellia Brussa says nearly every school will be represented with entrants from sixth to eighth grade. County awards include separate oral and written championships to decide Beadle county’s representatives for the state contest at the South Dakota Fair.
A national 4 percent club contest invites 4 H members with farm account records for 1931. Entries cover March 1 to October 31 with prizes including a $400 agricultural college scholarship for the national winner and a $10 scholarship for the reserve. State winners receive Parker pens or desk sets.
The 4-H club program on NBC will air Saturday March 7 from 11 30 a m to 12 30 pm featuring Stars and Stripes Forever by the Marine Band. Evelyn Holden West Virginia 4-H leader will discuss senior club work and German Austrian selections include Ride to the Valkyries and Blue Danube Waltz. FA Turner USDA will announce numbers Frances Morse Michigan will share 4 H club experiences and Dr C G Smith USDA will discuss club work philosophy. Local leaders urge listeners to send reception feedback.
Eugene Gutzler chaired the Happy Sunshine Dairy Club meeting at Gall Mallow’s home. R A Cave demonstrated milk testing with club cow samples. Harold Hensfeid spoke about a trip to Bonilla. A lunch followed. Next season will be at Vernon Kutlet’s home on March 1 per F J Beestead. Vicar Jones reported.
Spin county Jolly Cookers 4-11 club critiques posters at Viela Schienders home. Mrs. Wieting displayed state college models. Club to perform stunt at Redfeld rally on March 23 and raise funds via coffee and doughnuts for the treasury.
The McKinley School Girl Reserve members held a candle ceremony during the P T A meeting on Monday March 2 led by Sybil Raynor. Members recited code virtues and sang The Gleam and The Candles Burn while each wore a Girl Reserve uniform.
Jill Burdick presented a list of names from the club to the members. Charlotte Andrews reported the inter club council is planning a doll project. Vera Hauge read Posture before Misa Steele led the meeting. A hobbies discussion followed and several roles were assigned. The gathering concluded with the loyalty song.
Members of the Jefferson Girl Reserve participated in a candle service with Maze Cumming impersonating the group spirit. A girl wore a club badge and symbolized various phases of the movement, while T. A. received a candle presentation. After the ceremony, girls were served refreshments and bells marked the event. Eleanor Niel rexatet reported the details.
Vivian Peterson reports Sully County Club with 26 enrolled members held a special meeting led by a club reporter for the Over the Top Saw-Litier group. A shrill inquiry about missing lights sparked quiet before a lantern slide program began.
Henry DeLong led a meeting at Youngberg schoolhouse on March 2 with over 50 attendees. Sam Waldner joined February 28, boosting enrollment to 20 for the sow-litter club, which DeLong says may be a state leader.
Fedora March 3 The Fedora consolidated school board reelected Prof er W Dodds as superintendent for the next term noting two prior years in the role. He will continue at the same salary. England marriage age cited shows men 24 women 23 as typical.
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