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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1930
Page
2
Pierre reports sweet clover, once deemed a nuisance, has expanded by over 300000 acres in the last decade. State agriculture secretary Frank D Kriebs notes 1920 to 1929 acreage climbs from 14465 to 323000, citing soil fertility, nitrogen content, and farm rotation benefits as reasons for broader adoption and seed value.
Pierre March 19 Mrs W J Bu bet has accepted invitation of a bureau to make a free trip to Europe this summer as hostess for a group of college girls. The governor's wife will sail from Montreal July 3 on a two day trip visiting cities in England Belgium Germany Switzerland and France. Several other governor wives and prominent women have been invited to join similar trips.
Sioux Falls March 19 Roy Sebo a Caterset hotel porter suffered a concussion from a fall down a flight of stairs. Dr Fricksen said the concussion appears light with no fracture and Sebo was taken to a local hospital where he was intermittently conscious during the night.
Henrietta Lantiga, a Castlewood area girl, suffered burns when gasoline fumes ignited after she placed a lighted lantern near a doorway to fill a gasoline container. She smothered the flames on her clothing. neighbors quickly extinguished the fire before major damage.
Lennox voters will decide at the April city election whether to issue bonds totaling 8000 dollars for street graveling. The council adopted a resolution at its last meeting, with minimal opposition expected since streets will be graveled from this fund. A nearby gravel supply keeps costs low.
Groton March 19 Special speaker C Boardman former secretary of the Aberdeen character of commerce addressed the Groton Lions Club today. He urged completing hard surfacing of northern state grades before any major paying program begins and his views were well received by members.
The local Royal Arch Masons plan a homecoming dinner for Companions of the Conde chapter on Thursday evening March 20. Dinner served at the Presbyterian church dining room, followed by the regular meeting in the lodge rooms and a social hour in the temple club rooms.
The Liberty Stores branch in Winner, owned by Burnie Hammer of Omaha, sold at referee's sale for 21006 dollars. George M Bailey of Winner was the winning bidder, acquiring the store building fixtures and stock. Prospective buyers came from Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota. the store had operated profitably under John E Kisling as manager since the Byrne Hammer takeover. The referee kept the store open as a going concern during the sale process.
On Friday evening the annual declamation contest was held at the high school auditorium. Judges were Mrs. Whiteside of Mellette, Mrs. Butler, and Miss Shank of Brentford. Winners included Eleanor Young, Mabel Murray, and Beatrice West in the top groups. Elementary readers Doris Torgeson and others performed for county contest this week.
Clarence Stephens, a student at the Rapid City School of Mines, sustained a broken left wrist when a plank broke while unloading a tractor from his father's emigrant car. The accident occurred after the family moved to Rapid City and was reported by the Tulare correspondent.
Forestburg special report states Mrs Floyd Case, living a mile and a half north of Forestburg, suffered severe burns Monday afternoon when gasoline used to clean garments exploded. She was in a room adjacent to a stove. opening the door enveloped her in flame. Her arms and limbs were badly burned, but she rests easily at her mother Mrs Gus Ohlsen’s home.
In Wellington Springs on March 13 a teacher, Mrs Wayne Titus, found the Johnson school in Cherry township broken into with damage and stolen portable phonograph records and other items. Sheriff A F Pinard of Jerauld county was notified and arrests are expected.
Mrs E H Baker died Sunday morning at her son Lyna Baker’s home in Ashton after years of ill health. Her daughter Mrs E J McCart of Rithkins Minnesota and other children Mrs Henry Dennis of Midland and Samuel Baker of Detroit survive. She was 61 and had lived in the area for several years.
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Burnett associate grand matron of the O. E. S. will visit Mellette with a tentative date set for March 26. The local chapter plans a festive program and Mrs. Burnett will be hosted by Mrs. Arthur Marshall, an old friend of Mrs. Burnett.
A Watertown Codington county post forms a Past Post Commanders group claiming to be the first American Legion body of its kind in South Dakota. Membership is limited to former commanders to keep them engaged with the post they led.
BROOKINGS March 12 Alfed E Nord of Burlington Wis has been selected to give the principal address at the commencement exercises of the secondary school of agriculture at South Dakota State college March 25 Principal Scarbro announced. The five year Aggie reunion honors graduates from 1920 to 1924 with most speakers being former Aggie students or graduates. The program includes an Aggie orchestra, a chorus, and an invitation by Ray Cunningham Y M C A secretary at Iowa State college Ames. Nord class of 1917 delivers the address with class presentation by Lyle Stitt and D B Doner. The board of education regents member Robert Dailey will present diplomas. The calendar opens March 19 with a reception for graduates and a Junior ROTC banquet. The senior class play Seven Keys to Baldpate features chapters led by DeHaan Fossum Bergen Miller Fost Danks Conkey Yearous Hoffbeck Preheim Hampton.
Yankton school board renewed contracts for 21 high school instructors and 26 grade school teachers. Contracts must be signed by April 2. A. C. Beaver remains superintendent, with R. E. Nichol reappointed high school principal. Most renewing teachers plan to return after summer recess on September 3.
The Mitchel Women s Community club through the Citizenship department invites all women s organizations to supply trees to beautify grounds around Lake Mitchell. Each group should donate the price of one tree plus planting costs, purchased in a single lot and planted under the park superintendent s supervision. Action is urged promptly.
In Ashton on March 19 the Camp Fire Girls sponsor their annual Father and Son banquet. Mrs. A. C. Hack leads, with E. C. Bloomhall as toastmaster and D. H. Roberts as song leader. Boyers' orchestra provided music. Speakers included Rev Whiteside, Leland Becker, Darold McCrossen, E. L. Myers, George Boyer and Douglas Roberts. About 100 attendees attended.
Mellette city school board re elected Superintendent Peenald Forbes Miss Lottie Raphael Miss Dorothy Heller and Ernest Bower man to their positions at Mellette high school. In Wessington farmers plan field work soon buying tractors as moisture conditions improve the ground is in excellent condition.
Vermillion on March 19 a course in camp craft for University of South Dakota physical education majors teaches fire making outdoor cooking and knife use. Miss Carol Spensley directs the four week program open to senior girls to boost interest in the Woman's Athletic Association Outing Club. The aim is to show cooking beyond hot dogs on hikes with bean hole beans baked potatoes and other foods. Breaks fast and supper hikes are planned as part of instruction.
Wessington’s women study club will meet with Mrs. Merton Aldrich on Thursday afternoon. Election of officers is planned. The discussion topic is Women in Politics, presented by Mrs. Josephine Peterson and Mrs. Mary J. Henderson.
Wessington High School cagers select the comedy drama Tons of Money as their class play and plan a March or April community hall presentation. Harold Dierenfeld, athletic director, directs rehearsals with the cast chosen and practicing.
Vermillion March 19 twelve students of the University of South Dakota College of Music will perform in a student recital of voice violin piano cello and pipe organ during Convocation hour Friday morning March 2. Dean W R Colton says the college introduced artist course concerts and recitals during convocation at 10 35 a m. This is the first student recital this year and attendance at convocation recitals has been greater than at evening performances.
Sioux Falls Mar 18 Robberies in Worthing Centerville Parker and Humboldt were tied to a single bandit and a woman by sheriff officials. About 15 dollars taken at Humboldt with other loots undetermined. Filling stations were also held up at Parker and Centerville.
A capacity house greeted Mrs. R. E. Watkins piano pupils at a Thursday recital in Ashton. The class includes 26 students aged five to mature, with assistance from Mrs. Boyers orchestra, Carl Christenson, and Mrs. John Weiland.
Pierre South Dakota March 19 Uniform rates for Class B motor carriers east of the Missouri River are to be set after a railroad commission conference. J J Murphy announced base schedules for grain livestock potatoes loose hay and household goods with rates scaled by distance and cargo. The new rates may be lower than current, and carriers will file schedules becoming legal rates pending complaints or further board action.
A historic tariff excerpt details rates for different vehicle classes and load weights. It covers two ton or over trucks with per mile and load charges, discounts for lighter rigs, and general property rates with tiered weights and distances. It also notes minimum charges and capacity-based per load mile rates for lighter freight.
Hot Springs March 13 The local American Legion post received 500 dollars from Mayor Larry E Highley as payment on their hall The post bought the hall from the mayor years ago for 3500 dollars and has paid down bonds Their recent fundraising show helped and this is the second 500 gift from the mayor to the legion
Webster, March 19. The Webster Golf Club elected Dr. L. W. Cook president at its annual meeting. E. H. Peters, director last year, was named secretary treasurer. New hire Frank Wagner, E. A. Locke Opleger appointed. Frank Warner, secretary treasurer, reported the club in good financial standing with 59 members.
Tulare March 19. 15. The new work will begin in full swing this week. Several farmers have commenced sowing wheat. The heavy snow the last part of February makes the early crop outlook very promising.
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