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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
2
Owen C. Donley of Elk Point was named recipient of the United States flag association law enforcement medal for South Dakota. The award recognizes his “conscientious and fearless” duty during unrest in Union County in 1933, including handling farm strike activity and the manslaughter case in the milk war.
Aberdeen city commission voted to grant residents an extra 1,000 gallons of water per month at no charge for watering lawns trees and shrubs through July 1. Officials hope the gift preserves garden moisture before summer heat.
Mar 29 report from Operation Lake Preston notes Junior Goggins, a Volga High School freshman, was stricken Saturday with appendicitis and operated on at Volga hospital. He is much improved and recovery is hoped for.
Church services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon April 1. Communion will be observed. Special music will be provided. Sunday school is scheduled for 10 o'clock in the morning.
W H Over of the University of South Dakota reports two new land and freshwater species discovered in the state. Pisidium overi and And onia dakoat are described as unique, with Orebelix cooperi found only in the Black Hills. Most of the state's 35 clams are eastern, and shell use includes button factories in Muscatine Iowa. Some pearls and irregular pearls are found but rarely profitable.
Sioux Falls reports patrolman Hales Keith, critically wounded by a bank bandit on March 6, is steadily improving. Doctors say further blood transfusions are unnecessary and his prospects for complete recovery remain strong.
Richard Bunt of Kimball was named Big Stick at a Kimball meeting forming the State Hickory Stick club unit. C E Werden of Geddes was chosen Little Stick and Barrett Lowe of Wessington Springs Knot. Sunday school officers were elected with Mrs. F W James as superintendent and others named.
The ONYDA event at the local high school filled to capacity for the county declamatory and essay contest. Esther Mueller of North Lake won in the primary division and will represent the county in Pierre on April 7. Other top placers included Bennie Bee Nelson, Hollis McGillery, Johnny Gross, Robert Clarke, and Ervin Bayne, with further winners in third and fourth grade groups and intermediate divisions. Judges were Miss Serum, Miss Chessire, Mrs. Zimmer, Mr. Fedderson, Miss Preston, and Miss Theis, with Elsie Gustafson presiding and Gladys Lumiey awarding prizes.
Friends gathered at the community building to honor Mrs. J. F. Stringer who with her husband is leaving Onida for Grand Junction Colorado. The Social Circle and American Legion auxiliary sponsored the event. Attendees showered her with handkerchiefs. A program of readings and music preceded lunch.
The fifty second annual catalog from Yankton College shows a 20 percent increase in the student body over last year. Dr. G. H. Durand, vice president in charge of publication, announced the figures today in Ankton.
Troquois reports a vicious dust storm sweeping Tuesday with southeast winds shifting to southwest. Visibility dropped to blocks as fine dust sifted everywhere, hindering spring seeding plans. Residents hope continued winds bring rain or snowfall to ease the distress.
The Myers celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their country home in Zell with friends and relatives. Out of town guests included Heth Myers of Centerville, marking their golden anniversary, and Cleo Warman of Custer, sister of Mr. Myers. Local notes mention the Myers living in Zell for about 53 years. The Bonilla PTA will meet March 24 with a program and art exhibit planned.
Vermillion reports USD varsity debaters claimed first place in the Missouri Valley Debate contest among ten schools. Homer Henderson finished second in the valley oratorical event. A women’s team from Vermillion and Madison won the women’s invitational. The university won two of three debates against State College and spoke at St Paul where two teams exited in later rounds. Additional invitational and intercollegiate debates were noted across Dakota Wesleyan, and regional tours.
A university delegation from the University of South Dakota left Vermillion on March 23 to attend meetings of the National Association of Deans and Advisers of Men in Chicago. They planned to be away through March 30.
Gertie Manwaring and Mrs W J Page entertained many friends at Pays home in Alpena on March 28. Honorees were 4 H members Munson and Mrs Clyde Siders who joined the gathering. Bridge was played at two tables and prizes awarded.
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