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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1931
Page
4
President Hoover addresses the International Chamber of Commerce urging a shift from military spending to economic rehabilitation. He argues to curb armaments, hope for smaller forces, and stresses Kellogg pact principles as nations discuss land and naval reductions. Critics claim the speech skirts debt cancellation and tariff reform.
Bankers at a Huron group meeting last week urged tax relief through spending cuts or smarter public spending. They highlighted rising taxes on farm lands and cited state expenditures rising 428 percent over eight years, urging leaders to identify where to trim and to spend more wisely to curb waste.
The piece argues reducing farm assessed values shifts taxes to city property, urging bankers to consider broader tax reform. It notes limited solutions and urges new approaches to ease overall tax burdens.
A Beadle county student recalls a Tenth grade news writing contest tied to the Evening Huronite. Teachers praised effort, two carloads traveled to Pierre for the state convention May 1 2 with events at the capitol and a banquet in Ft Pierre. The trip included lectures, contests on My County and an essay, with a tree planting for Washingtons 200th birthday and a return trip home at 8 PM.
The columnist quotes Senator Capper arguing that big business must promote general welfare or government must intervene. Railroads are cited as earlier examples of regulation, showing government action can curb unfair practices without ownership. Big firms should self-regulate or face stricter controls to protect public rights.
PRESS COMMENT discusses Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and the enduring granite record already chiseled by Gutzon Borglum’s crew. It honors Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln, and Roosevelt for freedom and progress while warning future generations will require room for new epochal figures as history evolves beyond the Founders. The piece notes erosion at one inch per 10,000 years and envisions future additions as civilization challenges Liberty’s citadel.
The Mitchell Evening Republican urges lawful contiguous districts with equal population and criticizes two new South Dakota districts for unequal reach. It notes the East River holds about three quarters of residents while West River has about one quarter, urging unity and equal representation across the state on federal matters.
An Associated Press review notes quiet political activity in South Dakota as incumbents Norbeck and Christopherson work on fences for next year’s elections. Former Governor Gunderson sent recent communications focusing on harmless subjects, keeping his name before the public without political content. The motive remains unclear whether a prelude to political action or simple civic interest.
The Busy Bees club reports plans to attend a summer camp at Lake Busy Bees Spink country after a weekly meeting at the Wilbur home. Dorothy Anderson notes the girls are sewing dresses in white and green the club colors. After the business session a luncheon was served by the host family.
The Happy Helpers H club of Virgil met at the Schasidtgall home Saturday. Helen Maunders sang three songs and Mrs. Fred Strong discussed summer plans. Girls sewed dresses while lunch was served by Ma vie Maunders and Hetty Strong. Next meeting set for June 3 at the Walker home.
Wolsey Girl Scouts troop 1 led by Mrs. George W Lum bard begin a nature quilt project. Each girl will craft a block for a sale assembled quilt. Monthly meeting discussed plans for Mother's Day. Net proceeds from Saturday sale reached 820 dollars despite rain. Next meeting will be at the Laimberd home to work on blocks.
Guy Curtis of Willing Workers C L Headlee county describes a state conference trip to Pierre with three cars departing Huron. He attends speeches and essays at the capitol, visits Ft Pierre and Indian school, hears Mrs Coyne sing, and notes the Young Citizens league talk by Gubin. The group plants three black walnut trees before returning home.
The Yale Dairy Foods club named Three C's held its first meeting at Mrs H Byger's home. Ten members enrolled and officers were elected Marie Bludt as president Alma Maass as vice president Led Vondrauk as secretary treasurer. Plans and projects were discussed and Rex were served at meeting's end.
Esther Sandell notes a meeting led by extension-poultryman Caley Head Points at the Cockieberry Poultry Club in Carthage. County agents W. Jones Miner and R. A Cave Beadle attended with Clyde Hicks. Helen Olson and Mavis Morrell presided as the season wrapped before the conference. The group plans to meet again May 3.
A reader criticizes automobile noise during Huron band concerts and urges police or authorities to restrict car horns and engine noise near the band shell. The writer notes drivers leave abruptly, disturbing musicians who rehearse to avoid discord and asks why localities ban honking as appreciation elsewhere. A Music-lovers reader signs off.
Twenty years ago in Huron residents headed to related visits while sports results highlighted a high school field and track meet in Aberdeen. Huron and Watertown tied for points but Watertown won the meet with relay victory. Dickey set a new state discus record, surpassing 141 feet 7 inches, while Bates of Salem raised the discus mark to 104 feet 104 inches. Markey led in the pole vault and hammer events, with Dickey and Markey taking several top places in sprints and throws.
Sioux Falls high School band, 1992 state champions, will travel to Tulsa Oklahoma for the national band contest. City voters pledged 1000 dollars from the advertising fund after citizens offered to cover the rest of expenses to send the musicians. The band departs this week to compete in Class 4 against large high schools with student bodies over 750.
Pupils from Vernon township No. 2 and No. 3 joined a 16 child group on an industrial tour of the city yesterday. They were escorted by teachers Mrs. Alice Pederson and Mrs. B. E. Deuchler.
State D A to meet at Pierre as Mrs Cecilia Kelly of Mitchell hosts the 1931 Catholic Daughters conclave. Miss Mary Co of Newark slated as principal speaker. Delegates from several hundred towns to attend. preparations underway by officers and members for welcome and entertainment. Local civic groups assisting in arrangements. The event marks charitable, religious, educational aims with notable praise for Dr Lillian Gilbreth and support from Pope Pius XI.
Margaret Wold a general science student at South Dakota State College in Brookings explains she was absent from class due to being kept from school. She arrived late to class on May 13 after studying in the library and missing bells, but previously attended without a lapse for two years. She plans to earn a little teaching certificate this spring and teach next year.
Woonsocket high school will graduate a class of 36 students on May 14, the largest in the school’s history. Fourteen boys and two girls comprise the class, with Anna Hansen earning high honors at 94.9 percent, Margarite Privit second at 94.4, and about 15 percent averaging above 90 for all four years. The commencement address will be by Rev. A A Nelson of Clark in the new community auditorium. Baccalaureate services were held May 11 with Rev. C O Johnson preaching.
A day club formed at the home of A Hopperud in Lake Preston. Fifteen members enrolled with officers Leider Alfred Christoferson president Roy Ehopperud vice president Vernon Koul j 205 secretary Richard Olson treasurer Dale Olson reporter Milford Koppeilich. Meeting planned at Christoferson home. Leaders visited Madison to hear dairy experts Hiebink and Jones. Civil service exam for Yale rural mail carrier held with sixteen candidates.
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