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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1929
Page
8
Mrs Mina M Wood of 6382 Ninth Street Southwest was elected state oracle of the Royal Neighbors of America at a Sioux Falls convention and was unanimously endorsed for reappointment as state supervisor.
Financial markets trade schedules vary as exchanges halt activities for the holiday while banks and brokerage firms stay open, delaying routine operations amid ongoing observances.
Washington March 30 P The agriculture committee ended its farm relief hearing and let the house committee begin late to catch up. Leaders aimed to work through the night if needed while witnesses from various branches testified. Senator McNary and others noted no further hearings today as out of town witnesses had been heard. Plans for farm aid and stabilization measures faced clashes with opposition to taxes and federal boards, amid a broader push to stabilize markets without burdensome charges on farmers.
In Rome, police report John Crawford is held on suspicion of patricide after a dispute at his home ended with shots fired. Neighbors describe hearing a scuffle as Mrs Crawford summoned help. The incident occurred amid a spring ceremony day with churches blessing all buildings in the city.
Captain Sir Robert Wilkins proposes a submarine voyage to the North Pole possibly in summer or next. Sloss Danenhower of Simon Lake Submarine plans to navigate a craft fitted at the company works. The project, debated by experts since 1899, aims to explore ice conditions and ocean depth, with a diving lock and ice easing bow cone.
Washington March 30 Secretary Wilbur announced 349 permits for oil prospecting on government land were cancelled 941 applications refused and 326 holders summoned for show cause hearings. The interior department said cases would rise quickly as oil conservation policies take effect while reviews would correct unjust actions and await Justice Department input on anti trust concerns.
A roof fire at the Duke hotel in Wessington yesterday afternoon caused estimated losses of 360. The blaze started from sparks on the roof of the office section and was quickly extinguished.
Fr Pierre reports an active drive against smut in Stanley County led by County Agent Archie Joy. He distributes scaflota and booklets to farmers, noting smut has plagued wheat and caused dockage and 5 to 40 percent yield losses. Copper carbonate treatment is outlined, costing about three cents per bushel with careful mixing.
President Hoover planned a 90 mile drive with Mrs Hoover and guests to inspect a Rapidan River trout preserve in Madison county Virginia but sleet and rain postponed the Easter outing. Hoover cancelled after seeing the unpromising forecast.
New York markets stay shut on holiday as trading resumes later with security measures noted and price indices unchanged.
A muddled piece from a local notices column discusses home improvement items and advertising prompts. It mentions a lumber editorials line about keeping customers and a stray dialogue about clocks paint colors and alimony, ending with admonitions to avoid heartbreak.
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