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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
2
Pierre May 15 The revised cigarette tax law regulations effective July 1 were announced by T O Ronayne director of the division of inspections at the state department of agriculture. The rules cover licensing stamping per package and penalties with details on taxes and enforcement.
Onida reports buffalo mice found on several Sully County farms. County Agent J. J. Norgaard is to take steps to combat the rodents at county expense. The pests have damaged small grain west of the river despite prior belief they would not cross the river.
Vermillion May 15 Herman G James president elect of the University of South Dakota stirred up enthusiasm at a campus Alumni Association gathering. More than 40 alumni attended the marsh field banquet where he spoke about the state's flagship school and its future.
The new university president outlined high plans for the state school while Dean D. Sparks from the College of Arts and Sciences joined the trip to Chicago and spoke on the program. Former university president J. M. Mauck, now president emeritus of Hillsdale College, also addressed the banquet.
Dean E S Sparks of the University of South Dakota announces next annual conference of deans of the Midwestern state universities will be held at Vermillion. More than twenty states will be represented. the May year gathering follows a Bloomington Indiana meeting where liberal arts curriculum was debated.
Mitchell authorities announce confiscation of air rifles and guns from boys in city parks after nests were destroyed in Line park by two expeditions of youths. Police will take possession of the weapons to curb further damage and protect park wildlife.
WARNER May 15 Plans are under way for the big annual picnic to be sponsored by the Cooperative Livestock Shipping association and the Cooperative Elevator company of Warner. Business sessions start at 10 and run to noon. A picnic lunch follows with ice cream coffee and lemonade free. Afternoon athletic contests and a speaking program are planned.
Lawrence IX. Fox state historian left for St Louis to attend a conference of Midwestern Archaeology May 17 and 18 under the National Research Council division of anthropology and psychology. Delegates from several eastern states gather to discuss preservation of Midwest mounds and prehistoric sites.
Madison will soon have an airport as announced by the Runchey Brothers of the Runchey bakery. They have taken a one year lease on about 30 acres of land one mile west of Madison along highway 84. The land is owned by W J Robinson.
Twenty year old purebred bulls from A B Tyler’s ranch east of Fort Pierre sold at the stock pavilion auction for an average of 251 dollars each. Top price 400 dollars paid to Ed Walker and Chas Arch. Lowest price 200 dollars. All sales to South Dakota ranchers, many from west of the Missouri River.
Virgil high school seniors heard a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A. L. Wilson with songs from the audience a chorus and a boys quartet made up of Ernest Thomas Arthur Engel Carl Wludt and Orien Wilson. Back Home GANN VALLEY Mrs E A Appleby and daughter Inez return from Rochester Minn after Inez underwent an operation and has fully recovered.
State Auditor William Dunn reported April saw 12 784 warrants issued, up from March. Motor vehicle exemption warrants rose to 6 919 in April from 3 508 in March, with total warrant value at 1 483 791 74 and motor vehicle exemptions at 180 849 03. Gas tax receipts fell, cigarette stamp sales climbed, and the general fund overdraft widened to 2 562 788 94 by April 30.
Virgil May 15 special commencement exercises for eight Virgil high seniors held Friday night at the church. The class includes Carmen Meecyes valedictorian Ernest Thomas salutatorian Elsie Preshun George Peterson Orion Wilson Ethel Larimer William Schleda and Margaret Horn.
On May 15 George Ross and Dick Heezen travel west of the river as Ross looks for a suitable location.
Wessington’s pool begins reopening preparations as volunteers drain and clean the municipal facility. After cleaning is finished the pool will be filled and put into operation for the public again.
Rural schools in the township will close next week with final examinations for sixth seventh and eighth graders. Eighth graders will test at Miller School while sixth and seventh graders travel to Heezen School with examiners Alqinda Cotton and Alice Fournier.
Hughes county's annual play day was held at Harrold on May 15 in connection with a pre school clinic. A baby parade sponsored by the Blunt post of the American Legion auxiliary awarded four sterling silver baby spoons.
Winners in the baby parades include Kenneth Raymond Margo Harrold Lester Clark Blunt Betty Degen Harrold Theola Marsh and Dorothy Jean Hill among others. State health doctor Dr Koenig examined children under school age for health eligibility and record.
Wellington May 15 Special Night Sand Creek consolidated high school seniors will perform the annual class play Ted Drops In Friday night in the high school auditorium. The event showcases student talent and marks the community effort for the school year.
In Wessington on May 15 special Mothers Day programs were held at Rose Hill and Beulah churches. Rev. BE Claude Smith spoke on Mothers at both, with Sunday schools also presenting fitting programs and special musical numbers. In Danforth on May 15 all Spring Lake township students are to attend a picnic at Geiger school Friday.
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