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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1930
Page
4
The Golden Book magazine ranks 10,187 new U S books published in 1929 and 227,495,544 copies printed. It names a few valuable titles and notes only about eight percent of general works meet high standards, while science and technical texts are present but do not lift the overall quality.
Congressman Royald C. Johnson urged consideration of an old age pension plan before a congressional committee. He cited South Dakota efforts and cautioned against abuse while asserting government aid should target the truly aged needy.
The Argus Leader laments widespread deceit in campaigns and public life. It urges South Dakota newspapers to demand higher public service standards and to oppose greed and personal gain over state welfare.
A clipped, unclear passage discusses aligning honesty with a practical method. The fragment hints at pairing truthfulness with workable steps, but lacks concrete details or named subjects.
Beadle County farmers report delays in receiving gasoline tax refunds for last year. The state refunds the four cents per gallon on gasoline used for industrial purposes such as farming, with buyers keeping receipts. Some farmers waited six to eight months for refunds tied to threshing and silo filling, and officials may be short staffed, hindering timely disbursement.
The Huron Chamber of Commerce urges business leaders to cooperate with the census effort. It stresses pride in Jones town and confidentiality of data. Cooperation is vital for the population census starting next month to ensure every legal resident is counted.
A discussion notes American Telephone & Telegraph General Electric General Motors and United States Steel as top names in serving the public. It hints at other firms and asserts radio as an indispensable home entertainment and information medium, while reflecting on public awareness of national affairs.
A linguistic inquiry surveys explanations for O K origin from Indian Okeh to misread initials O R I used by clerks. Some link to Artemus Ward’s spelling of all correct, others note American popularity in everyday talk. The article highlights O K as a national cheer and mood booster amid debate.
An editorial argues US interests rise with global prosperity and auto ownership growth. It cites a world market reach from Egypt to Turkey and Africa, noting purchasing power, roads, and higher living standards as drivers of American exports and peace. It mentions walking to work as a health note amid transport debates.
A crowded critique of the film The Woman Racket at Metco highlights director Hubert Ober and star Blanche Sweet. The reviewer decries weak direction, uneven performances, and a failing production, noting Sweet’s aging and a lackluster approach that spoils the material.
A reader requests membership in the Hurom Felm Guild Core ABLE Evening Huronite to help secure worthwhile attractions for special screenings in Huron. The note says there is no obligation beyond interest and mentions friends planning garden plans.
Hand County 4-H members and guests gathered at Miller for a day of games contests and lunch led by Kim De Long and Mrs Croll. H M Jones Sara L Dewing Henry De Long Minnie Verdugt Etta Mae Engteynan and Robert Hancock shared talks and travel prizes followed by a Dakota Belles play and a closing club song.
A new 4 H club film titled Agricultural Crusaders documents Joe and a prize calf and the livestock phase of club work. Written and filmed under the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the production showcases 4 H youths at the American Hoyas event and visits to major city institutions. Transport costs from Kansas City are required, with films obtainable through George Catts, agriculture commissioner.
Huron high School Girl Reserves plan a style show at their regular meeting on April 23. A committee led by Hath Howes sets rules for wearing the Reserve Ring including two years in the group and knowledge of the Code Hymn of Lights and Follow the Gleam.
Tonight the Irequois senior declamatory contest features dramatic and humorous divisions following yesterday's oratorical rounds. Students include Claude Norty with The Hardest Thing in the World to Be and Personal Liberty and the Eighteenth Amendment by Alice Rae Jordan.
The Willing Workers C L Ranch school Beadle County plan to write letters to a league member's grandmother and discuss school achievements. Feath Parkhurst league reporter notes improvements and etiquette for lunch, flag pole repair, and dental hygiene as a school-wide effort.
The Clyde Crusaders held a debate at their home this week on whether to buy two gentle calves or a purebred for first year club work. George Demend and John Smith spoke for the affirmative while Ralgit Oviatt and Allan Ovisti argued the negative. Two members and several visitors attended, reported Ruth Fullev. The Crusaders are to meet the Happy Sunshine club in a morning basketball game at Wilson School.
Falk spoke to nearly 10 members of the Huron High School Girl Reserves and Hi Y clubs during a speck meeting in the seventh period. Rev. J. Mooz gave the talk on heart troubles, citing biblical texts and urging students to invite the Great Physician into their hearts. Dorothea DeShon sang and D. Dunbar presided at the meeting.
The Miller Seniors announce a mystery play titled Chai set in an English home. The committee backs the production as a strong crowd pleaser with thrills and wholesome comedy. The plot borrows from tombs of pharaohs and the fate of Lord Carne, promising exciting moments.
The Sunshine Club held its second meeting with all members present and increased membership to eight. A candy sale will be conducted at the German Community Club meeting on March 14 to raise proceeds for club needs. The next gathering is set for March 2 at the home of Rome and Alice Hagay.
Hand County shows rising interest in 4 H work led by Russell Bard with about 150 girls engaged in projects under Miss Sara L Dewing supervision. District agent Henry DeLong assists with enrollment as rally day draws parents and friends to Miller.
A Cherryvale 4 H boy, Campbell, rebuilt his mother's kitchen using dry goods boxes, lumber from an agent, a junked windshield glass, and salvaged panels. He added a built in closet reaching floor to ceiling, shelves near the stove, and a linoleum covered top finished in soft gray enamel. The project aimed to ease his mother's daily tasks and improve convenience.
Huron Girl Scouts troop 3 held a meeting at the Lincoln school with Ariene Hoist arbush and Zelda Lauters becoming members. The leader proposed adopting an Indian name for the troop and this will be discussed at the next Parish house gathering from five to six.
Twenty years ago in Huron page items report Esther Teuber age one recovering from appendicitis after surgery by Drs Sprague and Wood. Walter McCoy also operated on for same illness and resting well. Mrs J HL Sutphen of big city claims part of a $50 000 estate. J W Campbell expected back from New York. Eshet Hawtey left for home in Minnesota. A F Miller returned from Chicago. L M Cooner family moved to the city to work in D C Root's gallery. George Barrett noted in local notices.
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