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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1931

Page

2

Will Resurface State Highways

South Dakota plans to resurface about 125 miles of highways with gravel and seeks bids May 13. Projects span Pennington, Clark, Brown, Douglas, Hutchinson, Lawrence, Meade, Grant, Hanson, Jackson, McCook, and Turner counties, including multiple U S and state routes with varying mileages and locations.

Clark Brown Douglas Hutchinson Lawrence Meade Grant Hanson Jackson McCook Turner Fennington County Wasta Clark County West County Brown County Warner Douglas County North County Corsica Frederick Delmont Whitewood Sturgis Grant County West End Hanson County Spencer Jackson County Stamford McCook, Hutchinson Turner Counties U. S. 16 Pennington County Rapid City

University President Attends Inauguration Cere mony

Dr. Herman G. James, President of the University of South Dakota, returned from Urbana Illinois where he attended the inauguration of President Chase of the University of Illinois. Hundreds of university presidents from across the nation were present.

Herman G. James University of South Dakota Urbana Chase University of Minois United States

Hrudka To Address Graduates At Onida Commencement

Onida announces Professor Hrudka of State College will speak at the May 20 commencement evening. The 1931 Onida high school senior class includes Sylvia Adams valedictorian and members Sylvia Adams Rivah Corning Theresa Pitlick Wesley Corning Naomi Divyer Milton Anderson Lawrence Serhousek Fern Hansen Marcella Lyons Stanley Peterson Lloyd Shoup Hazel Ripley Alberta Ripley Charles Porter and George Glanger.

Hrudka Onida Onida Educational Department of State College Onida High School Sylvia Adams Rivah Corning Theresa Pitlick Wesley Corning Naomi Divyer Milton Anderson Lawrence Serhousek Fern Hansen Marcella Lyons Stanley Peterson Lloyd Shoup Hazel Ripley Alberta Ripley Charles Porter George Glanger

Yankton Student Wins First In Music Meet

Winifred Hohf of Yankton won first place in the tri state musical contest at Duluth among North Dakota South Dakota and Minnesota contestants. Her win earned her a chance to represent the region in the national Federated Music Clubs of America contest in San Francisco this June. Also competing were Bertha Croes Mielde of Wessington and Willard Waltner of Hurley. Mielde won the piano prize.

Yankton Winifred Hohf Duluth North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Yorkton College Bertha Croes Mielde Wessington Willard Waltner Hurley

Mrs Addison Resigns from Cavour School Post

Mrs Maud Addison a seven year Cavour teacher has resigned her position and taken a transfer to Huron duties. The Cavour P T A honored her with a picture for her work as teacher and organizer. She will be missed on the teaching staff and in community activities.

Addison Cavour Maud Addison Aken Huron Cavour P. T. A

Federal court term opens in Aberdeen with jurors sworn

Northern South Dakota federal court term opens in Aberdeen. Twenty five grand jurors were sworn in and D A Sinchir Winner named foreman by judge A Les Wyman. Arraignments began after noon as Flora Irene Maas suits against United Commercial Travelers move forward.

Aberdeen South Dakota D. A. Sinchir A. Les Wyman Flora Irene Maasequinst United Commercial

Grant Compensation To Highway Employee PIERRE

Pierre, some months ago, sustained permanent disability injuries while working for the Aberdeen highway department. Bert Wieger, state commissioner, reported compensation totaling 807.45 dollars and wages for 16 weeks at 55 dollars per month. The case includes a man’s permanent disability grant and accompanying wages.

Pierre Bert Wieger Aberdeen Highway Department Cherker Kins Minger

Bull Trains Held Pioneer Travel Power in Black Hills Era

Pierre event notes bull trains as the main freight method from Pierre to Rapid City and Deadwood, capable of two week trips and sometimes a month due to gumbo or Hood rains. Describes outfits with lead wagon and two trailing wagons, drawn by yokes of cattle, sometimes five miles long. A Jubilee plans to revive an old time outfit for a pageant, drawing many locals.

Pierre Black Hills Fort Pierre Rapid City Deadwood Missouri Hood Pierre Gelden

Norwegian Lutheran church to hold fiftieth anniversary

Florence May 6 7 The 50th anniversary of Helgen congregation and the Watertown circuit convention of the Norwegian Lutheran church will be in Florence May 19 to 21 Rev C K Malmin pastor and circuit secretary leading participants including Rev E O Munkvold Naples Rev S M Moe Brandi and Rev George Ulvilden Toronto Rev H A Okdale Watertown president of the circuit The Women's Missionary Federation Watertown circuit will meet here May 21.

Florence Helgen Watertown Norwegian Lutheran Church C. K. Malmin E. O. Munkvold Naples S. M. Moe Brandi George Ulvilden Toronto H. A. Okdale Women’s Missionary Federation of the Churches

P T A Names Officers At Cavour Meeting

Cavour May 6 Special The Cavour P T A held its last session of the year with reports showing a prosperous year under President Mrs Hay Nolan. New officers elected President Mrs H W Brinkman Vice President Margaret Rauth Secretary Edna Mack Treasurer Mrs Otto Lather. Mrs F E Johnson presented Mrs Maud Addison with a remembrance as she resigns. Lunch was served.

Cavour Cavour Cavour Hay Nolan H. W. Brinkman Margaret Rauth Edna Mack Otto Lather F. E. Johnson Maud Addison

Aberdeen Students Attend National Speech Contest

Aberdeen high school students Joseph Sudow and Steven Keane left for Ripon Wisconsin to compete in a national speech contest sponsored by the national forensic league Sudow enters extemporaneous and Keane dramatic divisions while both will debate

Aberdeen Joseph Sudow Steven Keane Aberdeen High School Ripon Wis National Forensic League Sudow Keane

Father Walsh Leaves Cavour Parish After Illness

The Altar Society held a farewell banquet for Rev. Father Walsh who resigns due to sickness after serving Cavour and St Williams parishes for years. He has been hospitalized in Mitchell most of the past six months and helped organize church societies and improve church property.

Father Walsh Cavour Canova Altar Society Catholic Church Mitchell St. Williams

South Dakota bets on rising tourist influx

Pierre May 64P The state secretary of agriculture predicts visitor numbers to Black Hills Badlands and other resorts will exceed 1900 levels. He cites improving vacation value, limited unemployment, and resilient tourist spending as reasons the hegira will fill highways and parks with travelers seeking South Dakota’s scenic appeal.

United States

Onida GNIDA May Day Program Highlights Operetta

The Onida schools staged a May Day program featuring the operetta Under the Sugar Plum Tree directed by Lillian Williams with Vivian Hetland Imogene Sherman and Corinne Ebbert assisting. Grades up to fifth performed while upper grades and high school exhibited displays. Readings and a short play by sixth to eighth grades followed the evening program.

Onida Gnida Onida Lillian Williams Vivian Hetland Imogene Sherman Corinne Ebbert

North Dakota Governor Refuses Requisition Return of Aberdeen Man

Governor George Shafer denied a South Dakota request for the return of C. J. Collins of Aberdeen, charged with removing an automobile from South Dakota to North Dakota. Requisition papers for Collins's transfer were signed by Gov Warren E. Green at the county sheriff and assistant state's attorney request. Collins was wanted for buying a car on a conditional sales contract and moving it to North Dakota. he had been held in Jamestown but released on bonds.

N. D Bismarck George Shafer North Dakota South Dakota C. J. Collins Aberdeen Jamestown Warren E. Green John Frommel Howard Fletcher Collins Fromme

Wornout Men Need Old Time Iron Tonic

Advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic for worn out men and nervous individuals, claiming iron lime and cod liver peptone boost digestion sleep and appetite, raise red blood, and restore energy. It also targets tired women and underweight children, promising delicious taste and urging a corner drug store purchase.

Springfield Men Hurt in Delayed Dynamite Blast

YANEKTON May 6 Frank Kostel of Tabor and George Quinn of Springfield are hospitalized with severe cuts to the face and hands after a delayed dynamite explosion on the road to Springfield near the Bon Homme county line. The two men, with a Bon Homme highway grading crew, investigated a charge that had failed to explode and may face possible loss of sight, according to attending physicians.

Springfield Yanekton Frank Kostel Tabor George Quinn Jana Bon Homme County Kostel Quinn Bon Homme Highway

South Dakota Supreme Court Decisions Summarized

The court handed down three decisions. Gronseth v Brubakken from Marshall County affirmed mortgage foreclosure. Belatti v Western Grain Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance from Codington County affirmed insurance recovery for fire loss. Heyl v Waggoner from Minnehaha County concerns a civil suit between Joseph G. Heyl and Lloyd Waggoner and Linda Waggoner.

Supreme Court Pierre South Dakota Supreme Court Thomas Gronseth John D. Brubakken Marshall County Miser Belatti Western Grain Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Company Codington ‘County Werren Joseph G. Heyl Lloyd Waggoner Linda C. Waggoner Minnehaha Couty

Damages in Auto Accident Reversed. New Trial Granted

An appellate ruling reverses damages in an auto accident case and grants a new trial. Justice Pal ley writes the opinion, detailing the grounds for reversal and remand for proceedings consistent with the court’s ruling.

Palley

Large Indian Gathering Called At Hot Springs

A Sioux led council for August 16 to 12 at Hot Springs plans to bring thousands of North American Indians to discuss the $700,000 Black Hills seizure suit. Standing Bear indicated attendance of about 10,000 with reps from all tribes. Attorneys for the Stone will report on suit progress. mornings host council sessions, afternoons feature a native life pageant with 175 Sioux cast.

Hot Springs Standing Bear

Marjorie Patterson to Speak at Manchester PTA

Manchester Parent Teachers association will hold its regular meeting Friday evening at the hall. Miss Marjorie Patterson, winner in the state C. L. speaking contest at Pierre, will perform her winning number during the program featuring Mother's Day patriotic numbers. All are invited.

Marjorie Patterson Manchester Manchester Manchester Parent-Teachers Association Pierre

Plans for annual parochial vacation Bible school

Deacons met at Trinity church in Madison to arrange the annual parochial vacation Bible school. The meeting covered staffing, curriculum, and scheduling details for the program.

Madison

Diy Lutheran church parses race school start date

June 1 was set as the date for starting the school with classes to be conducted between early morning hours for three weeks at the church.

Curiosity Brings Bee Sting Ordeal For Local Youth

WINFRED May 6 Curiosity led Jim, son of a local pastor, to lift a neighbor’s bee hive top. Bees swarmed him in at least fifty places before he escaped. He endures great pain but is now recovering from the unhappy experience.

Winfred Valous Jim

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