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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1931

Page

4

Russians preparing for war to spread communism warned

A London Telegraph special correspondent warns that Soviet Russia plans war against European civilization to advance communism. He claims the Red Army is far larger than official figures, could mobilize millions, and notes air forces near Minsk and Smolensk threaten Poland. The piece argues the best defense is improving our own government and civic virtue.

London Telegraph Russia Red Army Telegraph Latvia Estonia Finland Poland Minsk Smolensk Warsaw

Ford fortune and the use of wealth for public good

An aged editorial considers the Ford fortune of Henry Ford and Ford II, praising plans to transform a New York City area into affordable housing, sanitation and recreational centers. It questions why the wealthiest magnates have not yet made similar public benefactions, noting the potential of private industry to fund social good. The piece asks which path the Fords will choose and watches their decisions with interest.

Ford Fortune Ahrm D. Rockefeller, Jr New York City Ford Fords

People Will Approve State's Genre and Fish Department Efforts

Citizens express broad support for the state’s genre and fish department initiatives, praising progress and expected benefits. Officials point to improved programs, funding, and community impact, while critics offer cautious optimism about outcomes.

Genre and Fish Department

Commission to restore lakes by diverting Sioux river water

The commission plans to divert water from the Sioux river to Mud lake to restore lakes and create recreational centers. The move is tied to beliefs that planting trees and restoring lakes can influence rainfall, supported by scientists, pioneers, and input from the Tsaak Walton league in backing conservation efforts by the game and fish department.

Sioux Watertown Country Game and Fish Department Tsaak Walton League

Brookhart Opposes Nicaragua Canal Until Inland Waterways Built

After a Central America trip Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa says he opposes the Nicaragua canal until inland waterways are completed. He argues Iowa and South Dakota suffer from Panama Canal tolls and railroads lose to water transport, urging water access before increasing canal influence.

Brookhart Central America Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Nicaragua Canal South Dakota Brockhart Panama

Auditing gaps cited in Corsan county books

The Aberdeen American reports former Corsan county treasurer Archambault appropriated about $10,000 more than first found. It criticizes state auditor underfunding and urges counties to hire independent audit firms to detect discrepancies and prevent future losses.

Aberdeen Corsan County Archambault Pierre

Trips for 4-H Girls Honor Winners in National Congress

Four divisions of the 4-H girls style dress contest offer trips and watches as prizes. National winner receives a solid gold medal. second and third earn L jewel and 15 jewel wrist watches. County winners receive medals, and state winners gain trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago.

Chicago Rmtional Committee Nes United States Chub Viola Mach Tabor Tabor, 5. D Europe

Sully Boys Tackle Feeding and Sanitation Problems

Sully county 4-H club members studied feeding and sanitation at a meeting at H A Brooking’s home. They outlined round worm control, discussed minerals feeding, learned home mixed mineral formulas, and reported good success in their season. The group anticipates strong activities at the Sully county fair this year.

Sully Garner Sully County Brooking

Brownies Begin Summer Activities Under Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary of Highmore establishes one Girl Scout troop and one Brownie pack. Officers include Mrs. C. E. Noel, Mrs. H. W. Grace, Mrs. G. Sighr, Mrs. E. J. Quirk, and Mrs. J. G. Ryan. Mrs. E. H. W. Wooley and Mrs. Will MacDonald will lead the Girl Scouts. Mrs. Korsgaard and Mrs. Jorden will lead the Brownies. Meetings have been held at Mrs. Sigler’s office. a larger space is sought, ideally the Legion hall.

Legim Auxiliary Highmore C. E. Noel H. W. Grace G. ¥. Sighr E. J. Quirk J. G. Ryan EH. W. Wooley Will MacDonald Korsgaard Jorden Tter Sigler Legion Hall

Hitchcock Seniors Change Dress Plans

Hitchcock senior girls held a meeting to decide graduation costumes and chose to wear the junior-senior banquet dresses for the exercises. This replaces the former custom of buying a separate uniform dress, reducing expenses as the class adviser urged. Final graduation plans are nearly complete.

Hitchcock

Merry Maids Dinner Party Marks Cooking Club Event

The Marry Maids Cooking club met at Mrs. Akers home for a pot-huck dinner at seven. A cake was presented to the hosts as guests enjoyed a songs program performed by Marie Wendel, Commis MacArthur, Winkfret Albec, Cynthia Burt, Geace Arthurs, Buby Primer, and Pearl I.

Merry Maids Marry Maids Mellette Mrs. Akers Hoses Marie Wendel Commis MacArthur Winkfret Albec Cynthia Burt Geace Arthurs Buby Primer Pearl I

Old Flivver Bavnts Compare Verses By Curtis Boy Cooley

Curtis school pupil Kellogg district J writes a verse about an old flivver describing its rough ride and stubborn endurance. The poem humorously notes the car’s rough performance yet claims it runs on forever despite better cars.

Curtis Cooley B. Taylor Curtis School Kellogg Disteint J

Huron Girl Reviews Camping at Lake Byron Camp

Eleanore Waeckerle of Huron junior high recalls a summer at the Girl Reserve camp on Lake Byron. She describes daily activities from morning swims and breakfasts to crafts, games, rowing, treasure hunts, moonlight swims, stunt night, and an overnight hike, plus a camp store visit before returning home.

Ssa Lake Byron Eleanore Waeckerle Huron Junior High Club Jean de Haven

Leona Friese Heads Wolsey Poultry Club

Leona Friese was named president of a new 4-H poultry club formed in Wolsey on Thursday. The Friese Cackle and Craw club will have Martha Richart as vice president Irene Brown as secretary treasurer and Gordon Babcock as club reporter. County agent A Cage assisted in organizing the group which will meet the fourth Thursday each month with ten members enrolled.

Leona Friese Wolsey Leona Frieses Gordon Babeosic W. 3B Friese Friese Cackle and Craw Club Irene Brown Gordon Babcock

Miller Scouts Lose to Neighbors in Basketball

The Miller Boy Scout team of troop 12 fell by three points to St. Lawrence neighbors Monday with a final score of 21 to 2. About 15 scouts attended. this was their second game of the season, showing noted improvement from the earlier win three weeks ago.

Miller Miller Boy Scout Baseles Dwight Danburg Lawrence St. Lawrence Dwight

Junior Locals Grow in Farmers Union Effort in SD

South Dakota junior committee chairman Mrs. David Lovinger reports growth in several junior locals. Ethan Pene local has 55 members, Clyde Central 58, Bond local 21, with corresponding secretaries Marie Grover Neva Gray. The juniors plan essays on World Peace as prizes are offered by locals counties districts and states.

Farmers’ Union South Dakota David Lovinger Ethan Pene Marie Grover Margaret Mathern Clyde Central Bond Junior Local Neva Gray

Rex Jones Promoted to First Class Scout at Court of Honor

Rex L. Jones was promoted to the first class rank at a Court of Honor held in As pens Tusslay. John Gebreis earned the second class badge as part of the ceremony.

Rex Jones John Gebreis Aspens Tusslay Rex L. Jones

Tage tag raising every day when the weather permits

Tage contends that daily activities proceed when the weather allows. The note implies routine progress contingent on favorable conditions. Local plans appear flexible to shifting conditions, with emphasis on weather as a gating factor for execution.

Franklin College to Bestow Doctor of Divinity on General Everson

Washington May 4 Franklin College Indiana plans to award Major General William G Everson a Doctor of Divinity degree the first time such an honor has been given to a military leader Everson known as the military parson has led the militia bureau in the War Department served in Spanish American World War I and postwar duties He will return to ministry at Denver First Baptist Church after leaving the Army and has built a career combining clerical work with military service and social outreach.

Washington Frarnlin College Indiana William G. Everson War Department William G. Everman First Baptist Church of Denver Job Dene National Guard Everson Army Navy First Baptist Church Chicago Los Angeles Colorado Wooster Richmond Ind Board of Baptist Preachers Franklin College Boston Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Muncie Jn Cooperationi Burcas Pap Ince Fyerson Quzetter

Record Set High Speed Divorce Filings Docketed

Nevada clerks rush to log a flood of divorce petitions as 60 new cases entered between 6 and 8 am. Evelyn Burrill and Catharine Hoyt join others like George Draper and William De Rham in filings. Two judges plan back to back hearings, aiming to clear dozens of contested actions today and tomorrow.

New Siew Nevada Evelyn Loew Burrill George F. Baker New York Edward Livingstone Burt Catharine Stone Hoyt Richard Farnsworth Hoyt Dorothy Draper George Draper Ruth Ledyard de Rham William de Rham

Twenty Years Ago In Huron News Snippet

Twenty years ago in Huron various residents were noted leaving for Sioux City and Omaha. Frank Farrell planned a short visit with his mother, while 3.W. Doyle departed for western points. Mrs. Oliver A. Johnson and Mr. Johnson planned a Sioux City home. Gretchen Sauer headed to Hitchcock to visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank James. A. L. Ruysn left for Omaha to pursue his gravity air motor invention. Mrs. S. H. Plummer returned from Omaha. BE. M. McDermott became roadmaster of the North Western Dakota division, starting May 1. J. A. Cleaver returned from Minneapolis on business. Fred W. Sherman returned to Minneapolis to join his wife for a brief visit. A teachers reception program was set at the Presbyterian church featuring a boys string quartet and other performances.

Frank Farrell Sioux City W. Doyle Points West Oliver A. Johnson Joe Daum Mr. Johnson Gretchen Sauer Hitchcock Frank James A. L. Ruysn Omaha H Plummer Mlingis Points Dackota North Western J. 5. Burke BE. M. McDermott J. A. Cleaver Minneapolis Fred W. Sherman Jef Presbyterian Church Edoction Maude Vanderstein Vural Sodc Julia Vanderstein Beni. Thomas Blanche Richards

Spink Boys Join 4-H Crops Club Named The Joly Huskers

Five boys enrolled in a 4-H crops club at Nash School south of Redfield last week. Leader Nash is assisted by county agent Fred B. Wilbett. Members include Donald Kinchice, Robert Kinchloe, Hugh Wash Jr, Robert Nash, and Robert Matheny. Hugh Nash Jr elected president, Donald Kinchloe vice president, Robert Kinchloe secretary, with Becter as another officer. The corn club will be known as The Joly Huskers.

Nash School Redfield Ugh Nash Fred B. Wilbett Donald Kinchice Robert Kinchloe Hugh Wash, Jr Robert Nash Robert Matheny Hugh Nash, Jr Donald Kinchloe Becter

Dollar A Bushel Wheat Is Hope Embraces Kansas Rally

In Minneola Kansas a United States Wheat Growers Association meeting drew 111 rowers from 11 western Kansas counties and parts of Colorado. They voted to hold their 1531 crop after harvest for at least days to press for $1 a bushel and pledged not to sell wheat next fall unless the price is met. Plans to expand membership to other wheat regions were approved. George B Rodney chaired the session as Kansas counties were represented and the group produced over 21,000,008 barbels of grain in 18).

Minneola Kas Kansas Colorado United States Wheat Growers’ Association George B. Rodney

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