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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1930
Page
4
The Aberdeen Americans question poll fairness and whether sufficient ballots reach women. The piece argues majority rule governs liquor policy, notes varied state results, and urges prudent, evidence based moves toward repeal or modification while defending the amendment’s enforcement.
The Digest poll shows liquor issues persist despite ten years of enforcement and warns of continued abuses. It calls for a national solution while decrying lack of enforcement as a scandal, and asserts the American public must reject the saloon again.
The mail pilots display rare nerve as Robert P. Hopkins, flying a National Air Transport ship from Chicago to Cleveland with a heavy cargo, circles a fogbound Cleveland for an hour and a half before spotting a lakefront and landing on a narrow city park patch. He was forced to remove the wings to exit through the trees.
A publisher analyzes 27 500 US fatal accidents by causes Autos and Pedestrians lead at 16 180 Autos and Autos 4 360 Autos and Trains 2 170 Autos and Telegraph Poles 1 490 Autos and Street Cars 0 The note switches to Pactola women and a club rule fining any member who gossips one dollar a gossip. The piece questions enforcement and usefulness of such a rule in communities.
Sioux City Tribune argues critical view of youth culture blames older generations for the youth’s atheism and drinking. The piece urges self reflection, noting youths reflect societal faults and that blaming youth oversimplifies causes. It cautions against harsh stereotypes and calls to examine parental and community influence.
London dispatches in the Christian Science Monitor note international interest in South Dakota's Rushmore sculpture project. Calvin Coolidge’s 500 word inscription plan is misreported as 580 words and features speculation on scope, timing, and what the work will convey. The piece highlights the ambition as larger than expected and hints at federal involvement and future creative implications.
A jumble of observations covers city litter along 200 feet of Huron Center, pastry shops and weighing machines, elusive diets making scales makers rich. The writer muses on Canton China, chicken chow mein, and even fake magic cards sold by Sam Hunt & Co. in Chicago. The piece interweaves humorous vignettes with local curiosities.
Mixed items from a community page include reader letters about tires and patience, requests for volunteers to read and review books, and a note on a tire firm and a postponed appointment. It mentions a candidate for a three month training course in New York, illness affecting earnings, and local puzzles with winners. Royalty of letters includes praise for helpers and thanks to Mrs Blankenburg of Benand South Dakota.
Plans for the 1930 4 H club camp season are under way with camps at 15 points in South Dakota. Last year 14 camps drew 2 272 members and 260 leaders. Each camp lasts three days with forenoons of classes and afternoons of assemblies field trips and contests. Local leaders and members plan fundraisers to cover expenses and aim for full participation. Camps will be held at Pine Ridge Newell McLaughlin Pierre Aberdeen Lennox Beresford Academy Cheyenne Madison Lake Poinsett Watertown Springfield Huron Lake City. Dates will be announced soon.
The Smiling Stitchers 4 H Clothing club in Potter County organized recently with six girls enrolled. Secretary Herrice Jackson says it is the first club in the community and that illness delayed their project start. They meet biweekly on Saturdays, sing club songs, sew, and plan outdoor games and hikes when weather warms.
The Iroquois High School junior senior banquet will be held May 1. Mary Rounds, Life Chief editor, notes the junior class split duties among committees. Decorations include Rita Grannis Laura Gerer Harold Werner and others. Entertainment by Margaret Flowers Wilbur Armin Clarence Van Mingen. Dinner by Francis Emmelius Otto Werner and Marie Ritter.
Imogene Wilson reports the Whiteside Blue Ribbon Dairy Calf club meeting at Charles Peterson home on March 21. One member was absent, minutes read, two letters discussed dairy work and missing county agent. Members agreed to fund a dairy magazine and noted Beadle county parade day on April 12 at Marvin Hughitt hotel in Huron with plans to attend. A spelling contest and other games preceded a lunch served by Mrs. Peterson.
Pierre March 28 A South Dakota high school graduate will be chosen to represent the state in the Edison scholarship contest. E C Giffen state superintendent of schools announced the selection process and materials for candidates prepared by the department of education. The final contest will be in Pierre with the governor naming the official state representative for the national event.
Club members are urged to write Walter Brandenberger, a California 4-H club boy with a broken back. Assistant county agent B D Sanborn asks mail be sent to his care at 23 South Street, Los Angeles. Members may include project photos or hometown postcards, with notes about their achievements and plans.
Sixty three youths are enrolled in the Baby Pork 4 H club project with five clubs and a focus on feeding care and record keeping. Leaders include E A Hancock W C Newman A B Crossman George Campbell and others in Miller Wessington Pleasant Valley Alpha Greenleaf and Florence townships. Each member buys pigs, weighs them May third week and August end. judging rests mainly on weight gain and feed cost. The program emphasizes proper feeding, pig care, and exact record keeping rather than contest results.
Huron Hi-V members planned a pin for all active members at a meet held Thursday March 27. Preliminary steps for a kisten bill team were voted down Thursday as many members will be away this summer. A final initiation is set for Monday evening with old and new members eligible. D Dunbar, principal of the Senior high, leads the Bi bers.
Brookings reports Marc %-Maryin ties ten as head of the Toastmasters club at South Dakota State College. He will lead the group during the spring charter period as the club advances its state program. Lidgerwood and nearby towns are noted in the regional coverage of the event.
Stive will serve as toastmaster at the upcoming meeting. Other officers elected were Wendell Auwarter Hale Missouri and D B Caner Brookings secretary treasurer. Entertainers at the last meeting included Vera Austin Mitchell Edith Smith Madeline White Heron and Auwastur.
The ninth in a series of 4 H club programs will be broadcast via 43 stations on Saturday April 5. United States extension official C W Warburton will host with the Marine Band providing music from other lands. Speakers include Doris Cole Bruce Varney Alfred Despres and R G Foster discussing club work and leadership. Central standard time 1145 pm to 1230 am. stations KOA WOW KSTP carry the program.
A full page of notices chronicles travel and visits. Rev HL BL’s postal card from Rome hints at arrival in Europe by mid May. Rev Carson enjoyed a long abroad trip, visiting Trinidad, Gibraltar, Malta, Greece, Asia Minor, Palestine, Egypt, Ireland, and more. Local residents Mrs Doherty, Misses Williams, and others are guests or travelers. several plan trips to Aberdeen, Washington state, Beach North Dakota, and the east coast. A Redfield guest notes a winter kept potato cache found while gardening.
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