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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1930
Page
10
A broad push urges using all media to solidify farmer and agrarian opinion on a pivotal economic matter. Publications, radio, newspapers, and the farm press are urged to unite in shaping public stance and policy direction.
A fragment quotes Abraham Lincoln urging faith that right makes might and calls for steadfast duty as understood, reflecting a historical voice on perseverance and moral resolve. The text preserves a civic, period tone with emphasis on duty and faith.
An incomplete scanned message shows a closing line reading Very truly yours followed by Farn Bureau Fede and a signature S. H. The President, leaving the rest unreadable and unclear.
C. E. Spain of Pierre and A. J. French of Watertown dominated the Huron Gun Club meet winning the handicap with 76 of 80 and tying for first in the singles with 77 of 80 while French took doubles and tied for first in singles. Forty three shooters competed and only Fellenzer and Anderson from Huron placed in the top four. Fellenzer tied for third in singles and handicap, Anderson was third in doubles.
Three men were killed in a police trap at 258 N Clark Street known as the beer flat on Clark. Special investigator Joseph Altmeier was seriously wounded. The robbers entered at 2 30 am demanding money. Hayes resisted and died of a heart shot. Two other gunmen and Altmeier were wounded as officers fired within a minute. One killed suspect was a Negro who barricaded behind a partition. Witnesses say shooting began as soon as the four men entered. The scene involved Hayes wife and sister among bystanders. The extent of Altmeier’s injuries prevented questioning. An unrelated note states an average white oak tree evap orates about 150 gallons of water per day in summer.
Beadle County Historical Society will hold a showing of Pioneer scenes in Huron alongside modern pictures at the Farmers' Room, Beadle County Courthouse, at 1 o'clock tonight. W. Shergnan Davis, Beadle County pioneer, will deliver the illustrated lecture with assistance from Louise French of Huron College.
Chicago police report a fatal hit and run at a north side intersection yesterday killing ten year old Harold Schiff who was en route to gather flowers for Mother's Day. Edward Hartz of East Chicago surrendered hours later claiming he lost his head and was held for an inquest.
Thompson urges organized farmers to mobilize against efforts to repeal or weaken the Agricultural Marketing Act. He says the act, enacted June 15, 1929, aims to protect farmers through cooperative marketing and federal support, and calls for expanded Farm Bureau membership and use of media to rally rural sentiment. He notes the need to strengthen co operatives and press Congress to amend without hampering the policy.
A dated letter urges national state and county Farm Bureau officers to mobilize the organization in support of the Agricultural Marketing Act policy. It warns against amendments that hinder cooperative enterprises and calls for rapid completion of farmer cooperatives to work with the Federal Farm Board. It emphasizes unity against economic forces seen as opposing agricultural policy.
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