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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1930
Page
4
The Argus Leader praises the new primary law as an important improvement despite defects. It calls for future revisions by the legislature, retains the core principle of a direct party primary, and notes mixed reactions from Sioux Falls and Huron.
An editorial urges Huronians to write their congressmen urging inclusion of Missouri River diversion to boost James River flow. Army engineers tested plans in Jamestown last week and will report to the War Department and Congress. The goal is steadier water supply for Huron and others along the James for domestic and industrial use.
The Fortnightly club is commended for presenting the city with a fountain set in Campbell. The feature is described as a fine gift adding charm to the urban landscape and reflecting the club’s generous civic spirit.
The article urges continued park beautification in Huron, urging other groups and individuals to follow the Fortnightly club’s example. It envisions fountains and statuary in parks, promotes Ravine Park development, and cites a previously outlined city beautification plan.
South Dakota State Superintendent E C Giffen praised rural county music work in Beadle and nearby counties. He urged a statewide chorus to be formed and gathered annually likely at the State Fair in Huron to inspire pupils and attract attention with a large youth singing event.
The article lauds Gladys Pyle as she defeats four seasoned male opponents in the South Dakota primary. It notes her unorthodox, skirtsed candidacy, limited newspaper support, and strong personal appeal. It argues the win signals progress for women in politics and Republican equality without sex prejudice.
The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a six year old anti nepotism amendment, ruling it self executing and allowing the ouster of two county officials who had appointed relatives to top posts. The decision endorses the will of the people to end nepotism and remove offending officials.
Local notices celebrate May birthdays with complimentary theater admissions at Huron, letters from readers share humor and parodies, and a column recalls subway encounter tales and verse snippets. The page includes playful poems about Elizabeth Bates traveling the globe and light verse on daily routines.
Fourteen Guernsey and Ora Holstein calves will reach Huron midweek for 4-H dairy clubs. County agent R A Cave said shipments from Wisconsin arrived expectedly Wednesday or Thursday and distribution to members will occur Saturday. Thirty eight 4-H boys and girls pursue dairy projects this year bringing Beadle county totals to 136 with continued participation from earlier animals.
Beadle County reports 272 youths enrolled in the 4-H agricultural department under County Agent R A Cave. Projects include 42 beef shy, 31 sow litter, 35 baby pork sheep 7 poultry 13 potato and 136 dairy calf. More youths expected for summer projects. Brown County trails in state rankings.
The Skoonatap Girl Scouts met at the Parish house to report on weekly work as the fifth law was studied. Miss Isadore Wellington inspected each child while patrols met separately to plan for the Court of Honor. Evelyn Cruce joined the troop and the new hike song was practiced.
The Wessington boosters club held a May 10 meeting at Glen Syring’s home where gown patterns were drafted. Three members and two visitors attended, including Miss Doris Deikhofff and Miss Jayce Hess, with no regular business due to absences. Lunch was served. the next meeting is set for Beulsh Bagby’s home on May 24.
Harold Bailey, president of the Custer Valley Calf Club, led a May 9 meeting at the Jess Ayres home with a demonstration on polishing horns and feed rations. Glenn Curtis joined the club as 18 members witnessed the event, a kittenbell team was organized, songs were sung, and a lunch was served by Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Carl Pamp.
Huron Boy Scouts troop Y hold a meeting Monday evening to prepare for the spring jamboree at Wessington Springs. Scoutmaster George M. Wilcox led the session, Haral Jacobson collected the roll and dues, and the Black Bears won the evening’s contests. Ross Toland led the group in repeating the Scout laws.
The Blue Bird 4-H Sewing club of St. Lawrence held a meeting at Mrs. Violet Jones home with eleven members and ten visitors. Edna Plueger won first prize perfume Ruth Leon second prize perfume Bertha Abbott third prize tape. May baskets were exchanged and Helen Jones joined the club. Mamie Jones demonstrated pattern cutting for night gowns and a lunch was served. Members will bring completed button holes for judging and report on mended items.
The Beadle East Side Pig club met at the John Mc Guire home near Cavour. Joseph Greenim reported on pig weaning. After business two groups sang and the meeting adjourned at 9 30 p m according to John Greenan Jr club reporter.
Miss Minnie Rowley arrived from Neapolis to assist the clerk of courts. Miss Sprague leaves for Paullina to send a fry for about a month before returning to join Huron’s hospital project led by Drs. Wood and Sprague. Mrs. L. C. Tredway departs for Pierre to visit daughter Mrs. Dick Haney. Rev J P Anderson heads to Atlantic City for the general assembly. Maud and Julia Vandersteen to give violin and vocal recital at the Methodist church May 21.
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