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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1931
Page
4
The discussion argues against a shorter workweek unless it preserves production and living standards. It warns reduced hours could lower wages and demand, risking buying power and overall employment. The piece questions capital’s willingness to cut profits and emphasizes the need to avoid lowered living standards while considering complex economic impacts.
A discussion on national mood notes unusually low disturbances amid unemployment, with distress in manufacturing and farming regions. It highlights Major George L Berry of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants union as a reformist leader who aims for national welfare and reports few strike benefits. Berry nearly secured a vice presidential nomination and advocates for stable party purposes.
The piece praises Major Berry for urging citizens to engage in precinct, county, state, and national party meetings. It argues that removing selfish actors improves the ship of state and stresses individual responsibility in democracy. Organized labor should support principled leadership like Berry.
A middle aged woman, after weeks on an organized schedule, was observed taking merchandise at a Huron store. She confessed and agreed to reimburse the firm, admitting two months of theft. The manager sought to keep her name private, but the incident is highlighted to warn merchants. Police note few recent shoplifting complaints.
The essay praises Herbert Hoover as a capable president with foreign affairs, business, and engineering insight. It notes the stock market crash and depression hindered his social program, yet credits his policies for avoiding worse outcomes. It urges presenting the president's side, urging fair hearing amid global events.
Gen. T. Q. Ashburn told Sioux City the inland waterway program is not finished. Big interests oppose government plans and will seek to withdraw support, while efforts to halt federal funding grow. Business leaders urge Congress to complete the project despite opposition from eastern ports and rail interests.
The Huronite urges South Dakota bankers to nominate a strong candidate for the Ninth district federal reserve bank directorate after the Aberdeen death of J C Bassett. With Minnesota holding four seats to SD's one, the paper warns SD risks losing representation unless a timely, united effort produces a candidate before the upcoming election.
New officers were named at a Deland 4 H club meeting held at Mrs. Thomas’s home. Lenora Chilson was named president with Lucille Gross as vice president Fern Humphrey secretary and Pauline Hageman treasurer Marian Graham as club reporter and yell leaders Viola Herker and Edna Mae Thomas. The group plans collections to fund a summer camp and Pauline Hageman gave a health talk on hand care, including washing, soap, lotions, gloves for hard work and nail care tips. Hope Williams and Pauline Hageman demonstrated cutting shorts. Lunch was served by Mrs. Thomas.
About 130 club members leaders and friends attended Faulk County 4-H rally at the American Legion hall Baulkton on May 2. The day featured games, singing a 4 H club movie and talks. Prizes were announced for beef showman and baby pig showman.
Polly Prim erwing of Duland hosts Polly Prims members and Duland leaders on Saturday May 2 at Pearl and Phylis Davidson home. The group discussed general topics and new ideas for textile books and posters. Each girl will make one poster while others finish mock patterns under supervision. Uniform patterns were discussed and sewing to begin this week. The club will hold two demonstration sessions on subjects to be announced.
A 4 H club in Minéy county with six members organized under Ruth Jones as reporter. Members met at Nels Swensen’s home to name the club Six Ragged Sailors and discuss lily pool construction, apple trees, and newly planted flower beds. The next meeting is set for Tuesday May 26 at Ed McCann’s home.
The 21st anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America is marked as the National Council meets in Memphis Tennessee to plan extending character building and citizenship training during 1930. Walter W Head presides. Lord Hampton guest of honor. Hoover honorary president to receive the annual report noting 1930 the most successful year in Scouting with 1 27493 Scouts and 4 873 274 participants since 1910. Sea Scouts rise 49 percent to over 13 000, with 1600 vessels. Cub Scouts exceed 5 000 registrations. Forest conservation drives planted over 200 000 trees at scout camps.
Ethel Kitterman leads a newly organized garden club with 4-Hers from Spink county. Meeting May 2 at Pear Davidson and Phyllis Davidson home enrolled members include Catherine Vogel Melen Vogel Barbara Gano Patricia Gaso Merian Albaugh Ruth Hil Helen Hobertson Leota Osborn Ruth Ozborn Pearl Davidson president Ruth Osborn vice president Barbara Gans secretary treasurer Alta Bolleraley reporter. Meetings every two weeks with garden work at each location and picnic lunches prepared by a lunch committee Ruth Hill and Phyllis Dwindeos named to lunch duties. Next meeting Wed June 2 at Mim Kitterman home. A lunch was served.
Twenty years ago in Huron a tailor shop sale closed with Edward Olson buying Mels Paislson’s Third street shop and taking possession. Olson arrives from Carrington North Carolina where he has been in business. Work on Huron’s pumping plant and reservoir progresses with the roof remaining on the pump house. The marriage of James P Murphy and Ina May Sparks is set for tomorrow at St Martin’s Church with the Murphy family present. Doctor T J Wood returns from Chicago bringing a new x ray outfit for Huron hospital. Mrs C F Kester and daughters return from Chicago. Harriet Grant departs Sioux Falls for Omaha as Mrs Harrison’s houseguest. Mr and Mrs J G Snyder return from Los Angeles after spending winter on the coast. Harry Lloyd and wife travel to Portsmouth Ohio as Lloyd will play baseball with the Portsmouth league.
Watertown hosts the South Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs fifth district convention on May 14 with speakers including Mrs D W Bastian and Miss Gladys Pyle. An Indian program from Sisseton features Rev Cyril Rouillard and an Indian quartet. officers and entertainment planned, with district officers listed.
Canton plans a farmers cooperative creamery with stock sales to resume as crops ready. Milk producers only may buy stock to fund building and new equipment, aiming to be ready before fall. An evaporated milk plant is also under consideration with a chamber of commerce and farmers committee reviewing options.
Eva Glassbrook dean of women at the University of South Dakota returned from the American Association of University Women meeting held in Aberdeen May 2 and 3. She was elected reelected president of the organization. Dr Erma Patzeld lecturer on European Social Problems at the University of Vienna and president of the Austrian Federation of University women spoke at the Round Table discussion on international relations attended by 35 delegates from across the state.
Aberdeen May 6 Opening of music week plans by Northern Christian Teachers College musical groups includes recitals from voice and piano students, violin and cello performances, and choirs. Faculty Joan Lukken and Walther Pfitners lead events with several soloists and accompanists scheduled across May 4 to June 2.
Vermillion on May 6 Dr Ohlmacher director of the South Dakota University health laboratory described global health work from the Black Plague to today. He detailed Vermillion lab efforts in identifying and controlling tyla temia and Malta fever transmitted by animals. He noted free state testing and the need for legislative support for laboratory growth to combat contagious diseases.
The Broadland Epworth League met May 1 at the M E church. Bessie Wilraven led the devotional service. Members sent flowers to Harold Pownell after his operation. Leus and Eddie Meidema supervised games during the social hour. Refreshments were served by Alice Glazier and Arthur Voltenweider. A fan-shell device, about two feet long, opened its two halves in an unusual manner displaying a wandering fish.
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