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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1930
Page
4
A city park board member urges better paths in J. W Campbell park to reduce lawn damage. He notes students and adults ignore keep off the grass rules, and suggests installing concrete walks to stop erosion and muddy areas while addressing overuse of public and private lawns.
Rutgers University researchers led by Dr. T. J. Headlee report using a small broadcasting plant to emit a 280 meter wavelength electrical field that kills crop insects by heat without harming plants. The method, tested on freshly sprouted beans and grains, could destroy pests in fields and stored grain while keeping seed viability and grain quality.
The text praises the MacDonald administration for avoiding catastrophe during critical naval parley talks. It notes a commitment to naval reduction only as far as imperial safety allows and states diplomats recognize the sincerity of purpose. The passage emphasizes the potential global consequences if the government had failed.
The piece argues that the British government under MacDonald seeks naval arms reduction with France and Italy, warning that failure would fault those nations. It praises the English will to cut naval burden as a path to lasting peace, while noting Mussolini’s fragile hold in Italy and the French appeal for world friendship. It suggests genuine satisfaction if MacDonald’s leadership endures through the conference.
A 1611 Virginia code under Sir Thomas Dale imposed death for fifteen offenses and brutal penalties for many transgressions. Blasphemy, stealing, unauthorized Indian trade, running away, and failing to attend services could lead to death, whipping, or galley service.
Austin Minnesota Herald laments last days of winter and celebrates the coming of spring. It imagines snow melting, indoors brightening, and outdoor life renewing as cleaner air, new growth, and seasonal chores return. A call to embrace warmer days with hope and renewal.
A Davenport Democrat cites Brookhart's remark that he would back Norris or Borah for president if nominated, while opposing Hoover. the piece questions political loyalties and predicts he will return to regular Republican stance when seeking renomination. It also notes criticism of Sharpe, governor, and banking department handling in South Dakota.
A detailed review praises the film Nanette at Ralings AA 1st National with cast Alexander Gray Bernice Claire Lucien Littlefield Bert Roach Zaz Pitts Louise Fazenda Lillian Tashman. It notes strong performances by Littlefield Fazenda and Pitts, production lavishness, and adds a playful puzzle column about a word ending like stupendous. It also mentions Will Rogers and upcoming Sally.
Wessington Springs held a preliminary declamatory contest at the high school with humorous winners Helen Cutler Gladys Haddorff and Eve LeValley. Dramatic division winners were Eula Cummings Leah Montieth and Fern Cadwell. Oratorical division had three entrants. Finals Monday March 17 will determine district-contest representatives. Winners receive a five dollar gold piece from Alden Cutler.
Wessington Springs bands orchestras and choirs will enter all events at the spring music contest in Madison on May 1 and 2. The school is in class 3 with larger towns. An elimination contest will choose three soloists judged by Carl Christensen of State College. Events include band orchestra boys and girls glee clubs mixed chorus and vocal solos plus instrumental solos in multiple woodwind brass and keyboard instruments.
Miller high school held its final declamatory contest in the auditorium. Nine contestants competed in three divisions with one winner per group to advance to the district contest in Highmere on March 23. Participants included Ruth Andrews Evelyn Allgaivr Charlotte Bard Frederic Groth James Ro Bernard Rygh Dorothy Kintigh and Mary Fishex.
Marie Brown of Iroquois earned third place in the district contest held at Watertown on March 3 with an oration on Unrest in China. Watertown's entrant on The Farm Board took first place, while Brookings secured second with A Thirteen Month Calendar.
Gabe Preston high school reports a clear rise in honor roll achievement over six weeks per Frances Rich school editor. Listed honor students span Seniors Vernon Marquardt Bessie Swartz Emma Waston Lauville Jensen Elvira Wacker Ruby Johnson Esther Christensen Juniors Leila Beck Vivian Gustafson Alice Larson Florence Omdalen Porter Rich Joy Scott Audrey Bentley Margaret Wait Marvel Dixon Arnold Eid Pearl Jensen Sophomores Lloyd Blow Ralph Blow Emma Christensen Arnold Gullickson Lois Hay Clifford Larson George Leighton Nettie Nelson Nora Nelson Nellie Olson Alpha Petersen Mildred Scipp Loraine Strande Freshmen Delbert Bates Helen Beck Agnes Berdahl Mildred Berdahl Mary Bullington Wilma Bullington Esther Field Myrtle Garlock Everett Hay Aliez Hedberg Lowell Hopkie Jane Julson Francis Marquardt Arlette Lewison Esther Matson Fern Rich Carlyle Strande Evangeline Spilde Lucile Stubbjaer Kalma Thompson Ethel Wilson Cecil Wood
Warren township Clark county 4 H club boys met at Jack Fisher's home on March 8 to judge baby beef and dairy cattle. Winners were Kenneth Litz club president, Stanley Grandpre secretary, and Oliver Auby vice president. The group plans a team soon according to Auby.
Warren township Butter and Beef 4 H club members devised a scheme to raise camp money. They braided five foot halter ropes with a snap at one end and sold them for 25 cents each, earning $3 at a community club meeting and now holding $15 in their treasury for club activities.
Fern Cadwell has been chosen to sing the lead in a school operetta to be produced by Wessington Springs high school students. Lesh Montieth notes the elaborate stage design including a castle hall, terrace, and garden. The cast features many named roles and a large chorus of boys and girls with multiple named participants.
The Hitchcock Hustlers Dairy Call club met at the home of Raymond Danieleon on Thursday March 13 with all members present. The regular business session welcomed Albert Gould as a new member and a social hour followed with lunch served by the hostess Melvin Walton.
The Pheasant Kingdom Y. C. L. sponsors a cleanliness project at their school per Bernice Wehr secretary. At a Woodrow Johnson led meeting, committees were appointed to care for the cloakroom lavatories school room and library. Lower grade students performed current events and recitations as they prepare for the C. L. speaking contest.
Oliver Ruby of Warren township Clark county spoke before the Clark 4-H Club about his December trip to the Junior Short Course. He emphasized lessons on club work and agriculture and explained the course purpose and the Campan ile aspects.
Lake Preston sophomores hosted a St Patrick s Day party in the school gym Friday evening with games Rock and filnch entertaining attendees Grand prize winners were Vesta Falconer and Nogean Keigh Consolation prizes went to Maxine Benttex and Maurice Nelson The party committee featured Dorothy chairman Dagmar Larsen Geraldine Ostroot Emma Christensen and Avis Mattern The De Smet high school freshmen edited the school section The Newsette staff included Gertrude Widman editor Geraldine Rehfeld assistant editor Alice Ider and Leland Manley athletic reviewer.
Highmore High School presents Sailor Maids an operette about mistaken identity filled with humor and songs. Frances Marie celebrates eighteenth birthday launching her new yacht. Edward Dover arrives and is mistaken for a caterer. Cast includes Cyrus Templeton Bed Taylor Frances Marie Bernadine Pompheise Jeanette Spencer Esther Haverly Olga Bertha Bloed Teddy Edward Ralph Truman Gerald Kennedy Donald Rabinson Dale Weinh Chorus of Sailor Maids and Life Guards.
The Wessington Springs C L plans tree planting on the south side of the high school. A committee was formed to organize the project. Students in the C L contest essays will present at a meeting on Thursday March 20. One winner will represent the high school at the county contest on April 5. Contestants include Eins Schmierey, Betty Bessoin, Dorothy Cadwell, and Martin Trel.
The Canova junior class will present the farce A Dutch Detective Friday evening March 2 at the auditorium. A cast of 10 will portray the characters. Lois Countryman directs with Johanna Behm reporting in the School Static.
Twenty years ago in Auron Toby I Breen bought a half interest in Huron Auto and Supply Co, forming Hanson Breen Auto Co with N B Hanson. They leased the Whalen Building on Wisconsin Street for a showroom and garage. The article notes local business moves, upcoming events, and social gatherings including a St Patrick’s party hosted by the Vance and Sparks families, a large junior class, and various relocations and appointments.
The advertisement touts MELLO GLO powder as the purest, government-approved makeup. It promises a smooth spread, reduced pores, and lasting, non shiny wear. The pitch emphasizes no pastiness or irritation and credits a new French process. The Fair Store is named as seller.
An ad claims Adlerika relieves gas and sour stomach in ten minutes by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. It features a dramatic testimonial about heartburn and stomach pressure, urging readers to trust Adlerika over partial-cleansing medicines, via Longstaff Drug Co.
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