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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
4
Woonsocket high school students are praised for the quality of the Woonsocket News issued last week. In Huron, on May 24, hospitalized veterans made poppies for sale to support disabled veterans and families. Proceeds from coin boxes fund relief for the injured and the families of the dead.
Dust Norma Shearer Chester Morris Conrad Nagels Robert Montgomery star in a 1930s screen release praised for its adult, racy, sophisticated tone. Review highlights Shearer’s emotional performance and Nagel’s standout villain role amid location changes and strong direction by Robert Z. Leonard.
Harold Griggs a 12 year old from Kellogg township won first place in Beadle county for the Young Citizens league essay contest held in Huron on May 10. He will represent the county at the regional meet in Wessington Springs on May 15. The essay, on The Conservation of Our Natural Resources Woods Waters and Wild Life, argues for forest protection and water resource planning and praises Roosevelt era conservation while urging farmers to plant trees and develop groves.
The piece urges building public parks with swimming pools to draw visitors and improve towns. It laments neglected wildlife in South Dakota and urges citizens to value wild birds animals and wildflowers for economic recreation and beauty, urging support for conservation groups and state efforts.
The Watertown Public Opinion notes a shift toward issue based voting and calls for party allegiance to be weighed against individual merit. It cites Mitchell Republic and Huronite editorials, John Hipple in Pierre, and criticizes the senatorial nominee for opposing party aims while urging loyal organization.
The American Legion plans Poppy Day in Huron on Saturday May 24 with residents wearing red poppies to honor World War I fallen soldiers and to support veterans still living with war injuries. The article notes over 100000 American young men died in 1917 18 and emphasizes reverence for the dead while aiding survivors.
The piece laments the Columbus Ohio penitentiary riot and argues society excuses brutal treatment of prisoners. It contends overcrowded prisons reflect failed crime policy and warns against celebratory cruelty toward inmates while condemning calls for violence.
The article honors Mr. Richards a longtime South Dakota figure who championed a primary election system. He toured the state tirelessly promoting his cause, inspiring voters though the effort was ultimately amended. Despite health limits he remained engaged and is remembered for devotion and vigor.
The New York World reports Gandhi led unrest in India has grown from a reform effort to a grave national emergency. The viceroy suppresses native press as riots spread from Calcutta and Karachi to Chittagong and Peshawar. Youth demand change, signaling a lasting challenge to British rule and imperial policy.
John D Rockefeller Jr sends telegram to Mother Jones praising her loyalty and ideals on her 100th birthday. The tribute notes her long campaign against the Rockefellers and acknowledges her famed activism from Silver Spring Maryland. The message reflects broad admiration amid historic hostility.
N King of Highmore visited the city on Tuesday and bought a model 10 Buick from Hans son and Breen. Mr and Mrs J C McAdams left for Cadillac Michigan. George DeBoer and child left for Sioux Falls. Helen Richardson and Maud Kester returned from Oberlin Ohio where they visited Huron college girls. Fifteen high school graduates took Annie M McClymonds scholarships exams at Huron college. Anta Schleder left for Redfield after resigning from Brown’s confectionery. Sera Null and Tut Godfrey returned from Aberdeen and Redfield after a week’s visit. Mrs RS Richards hosted tea for sister Mrs Jones with Esther Thompson Gretchen Sauer and Amogene Cory assisting.
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