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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
4
Huron, South Dakota, extends a cordial welcome to the Security National Bank of the First Bank Stock corporation and to the individuals who will devote their energies to establishing a new financial institution in the community. The city wishes them success.
The latest Fu Manchu installment stars Warner Oland and Jean Arthur with C. P. Heggie and Neil Hamilton. The melodrama follows the caper filled chase as Dr Petie resurges, ending with Manchu's destruction. Critics call it brisk and entertaining though some caution the thrill may scare children. Birthdays include Austin Meyers and Kenneth Poole among others invited to the Huron theater tonight.
Mortgage sale notice outlines default and scheduled public auction of farm property and listed farm implements in Beadle County South Dakota. Date May 16 1930 with sale set for two o'clock p m on Saturday June 2. Includes description of collateral including mares and farming equipment. Also mentions mortgagee and attorney details.
An American Law Institute model case proposes significant changes to criminal law and procedure to speed justice, reduce loopholes, and protect the innocent. The piece notes newspapers often defend responsible reporting while critiquing legal loopholes, and cites South Dakota as a state with restrained crime coverage. The text echoes debate over nonunanimous verdicts in noncapital cases and the role of lawyers and press in crime narratives.
The senate votes 51 to 16 to limit immigration from Mexico though current policy imposes no restrictions. Official counts show about 8,000 entrants, far from the real figure, with rumors of Chinese smuggling across the border. Critics argue Mexican migrants are problematic and hard to assimilate, affecting border states.
The convention must nominate Gladys Pyle for governor as the party’s clear choice. She is seen as the most qualified, has strong election prospects, and enjoys broad press support and primary endorsement. The text also notes a separate park protest over noise and damage by children at Campbell park concerts.
A Christian Science Monitor commentary critiques dieting fads and long fasts seen as fashion driven. It notes risks of undernourishment and overstrain, comparing old self-mutilation practices with contemporary weight cutting. The piece urges moderation and cites expert opinions.
A new Security National Bank opens in Huron adding 260000 in capital to the city’s three banks bringing total local bank assets to about 675000. The move is described as a strong vote of confidence in Huron and Central South Dakota with two large Northwestern bank corporations backing the venture and a total regional resources near one billion dollars.
The Minneapolis Journal argues for stronger auto financial responsibility laws, noting New Hampshire's success in boosting liability insurance uptake from under 25 percent to 75 percent after enacting a financial responsibility standard. It criticizes Minnesota for lacking such a law and praises Dick Richards for his advocacy and enduring influence on South Dakota politics.
An anxious reader asks about an exclusive men’s club proposed by John Bish of Warren Pennsylvania. The Low Down dept reveals the “Tie a Month” club is a bogus scheme spread to lure members, warns the idea is old and deceptive, and cautions against joining for contacts or romance rumors.
U L boys and girls may hear Governor Bulow at the annual state convention in Pierze on May 27 and 28. Delegates from home districts will attend, with seven free trips offered to leagues writing the best news. Regional contests decide final competitors for state events. prominent speakers include Gladys Pyle and state officials.
Bonilla Butter Boosters 4-H club members own Holstein calves from Beadle county herds. Clark Atkinson, eight months old, bought his calf for 60 dollars from the Guy Allen herd near Wolsey. Leslie French and Fern Williams each paid 45 dollars for eight month old calves from the L.3 Cumming herd. Faye Barrick purchased a calf from Gus Hittermeister herd for 50 dollars.
Thirty two seniors of Miller high school will receive diplomas at the commencement Friday evening May 3 with Prof Harmon of Northern Normal at Aberdeen giving the address. Salutatorian is Juvernia Moncur and valedictorian Doris Reich due to high scholastic standing. Baccalaureate services for the class of 1980 are set for Sunday evening May 17 with Rev E B Cooney delivering the sermon and the high school chorus providing music. The graduates include Blanche Bowling Margaret Bartel Margaret Cooney Helen Greenacre Eunice Hancock Percy Heinzan Emily Mullaney Doris Reich Cleoney Steinleitner Delmar Spicer Edward Weber Hertha Bertsch Sarah Campbell Goldie Everton Paul Geiver Wallis Helmuth Wayne Manning Agnes Navachek Dorothy Reich Ace Stevens Elizabeth Steinleitner Mildred Yestous Marion Burke Bessie Campbell Walter Fisher Cuthbert Grafton Willard Hull Juvernia Moncur Eileene Ovhler James Hoss Bozamma Sitineka Cecelia Schwegart.
Twenty two Huron High School girls attended two May meetings on vocational guidance led by Miss Elinor Jones dean of girls. Speakers covered Teaching Nursing Secretarial Work Homemaking and choosing a college, stressing that selection should align with vocation and other considerations.
Avis Blae is valedictorian with a 92.9 average over four years at Ree Heights High. Ellen Ethauer is salutatorian at about 91 percent. P Harkness of Northern Normal College will deliver the commencement address on Thursday May 22 to a class of 16. The class includes Avis Else Elien Etbauer Jamella Pathe Vera Miller Emma Johnson Lovise Daeretedty azel Lingscheit Grace Hammill Lorett Coonrod Florence Lott Eleanore Wareing Louis Sisson Wayne McGee Ward Lingscheit Ray Danielson Nd
Beaver patrol plans to enter one team at the Camporee, with other patrols undecided. Twelve boys were polled on attendance for Camp Dasho Tah, and only one is unable to attend. James Hall passed first aid, Irv earned credit for eleven miles, and Rev. A. J. Carlsen thanked the Scouts for service at the recent church conference.
About 15 Hitchcock Boy Scouts plan to attend Camp Da Ke Tah at Lake Byron. The group was announced at a regular meeting led by Mr. Steffen. The camporee will be held in the Huron area on May 6 and 31, with Hitchcock boys aiming to participate in the event.
Governor W. Z. Bwow announced six high school commencement addresses for May. The first was at Fulton on Friday and the others follow at Onids May 20, Barnard May 21, Artesian May 22, Willow Lake May 24, and Winfred May 24.
Joseph Farmer of Hitchcock Beadle County owes CW Perkins a debt of 304 50 under a December 16 1929 chattel mortgage. Default on payment by March 1 1930 triggered sale action. Mortgagee seeks remedy under the mortgage terms.
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