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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
5
The American Legion Auxiliary drum corps will meet at Mrs. H. B. Adams home to count and prepare paper poppies for distribution on Poppy Day Saturday May 28. Poppies provide work for disabled World War I veterans, with 53 centers in 40 states, offering wages and rehabilitation through hand made poppies.
Miss Ruth Scandrett of the national industrial division urged the national congress of parents and teachers to speed child labor reforms. She said abolition is nearer due to the NRA though warned the NRA is temporary and pressed passage of national child labor amendments.
In Portland on May 17 two retired major generals led the governor race as primary ballots near Friday’s filing. Charles H. Martin, Democrat, and Ulysses Grant McAlexander, Republican, are among nine candidates seeking nominations in the state’s primary.
Paris ceremonies opened by city officials honor the American revolutionary fighter before a large French and American crowd. The observances mark May 2 the anniversary of Lafayette death ten years ago.
A FIA Circus elephant rampaged in Toluca yesterday killing spectator Miguel Rolorzano. The same elephant reportedly fractured the leg of the Spanish consul during a prior Vera Cruz performance.
Senate committee hearing reveals alleged plan to retain Republicans in federal posts while Democrats are removed. Witness A V Dalrymple cites involvement by Patrick Hurley and former Senators Moses and Watson in meetings with other officials.
A forest fire in the Black Hills National Forest near Rochford started Wednesday noon in Bloody Gulch and spread over a wide area. Between 700 and 800 CCC workers battled the flames under supervision, with some shacks burned but larger cabins spared. Officials cite 44 fires in Hills this year, likely from campfire sparks, and urge greater forest fire caution.
Western Union threatens legal challenge to the National Recovery Act code for wireless communications arguing it attacks fundamentals of the act. Bankers brokers and other users back the NRA code while Postal Telegraph supports it and accuses Western Union of unfair propaganda. Francis R. Stark warns of a court fight if the code is imposed.
South Dakota Farm Bureau insurance department district managers will host a conference in Huron on Saturday. Attending are A W Palm insurance director Lewis Biswell L E Rose J G Odland Lee Cummins and William Crone.
North Dakota and South Dakota secretaries of commerce will meet in Aberdeen on June 18 and 19 to discuss Tutval problems. Roy Emry of South Dakota announced the event, arranged with W. W. Blain of North Dakota. Emry plans to visit Jamestown to confer on the session program.
Dr. Mather A. Abbott head master of Lawrenceville school and former master at Groton school died at 60 from coronary thrombosis following pneumonia. He taught Franklin D. Roosevelt and Senator Bronson Cutting among his pupils.
In Brussels on May 11, a second explosion at the Paturages Au Fief mine halted rescue efforts for 13 workers. Six rescuers were injured and twelve miners were feared dead after firedamp triggered as crews sought three missing men. The Tuesday blast had already recovered forty bodies. Some historians note St. Augustine’s oldest house in the United States dates to early Spanish settlers.
Paris May 17 Michael Farmer says he will contest Gloria Swanson divorce only if she seeks custody of their daughter. He notes in the Irish Free State divorces are not recognized and suggests the dispute could be a publicity gag. He awaits direct word from Swanson before acting.
Unsettled conditions continue tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures on Friday. Highest and lowest values from recent days are noted with past extremes. Precipitation totals show modest rainfall for the month and year to date. Sunrise is 6 04 am and sunset at 7 40 pm.
Forecasts show unsettled conditions tonight and Friday across South Dakota Minnesota and the Twin Cities area with possible showers in the northeast portions. Temperatures range from near 82 to 91 with no precipitation expected and hints of warmer conditions along Lake Superior.
The report lists temperatures and precipitation notes for Rapid City Aberdeen Huron Pierre Brookings and nearby towns. Temperatures range from the low 60s to mid 70s with highs in the upper 90s to 100s and varying precipitation and clear road conditions. Roads are described as good and clear in all locations.
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