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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1936
Page
8
Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Auxiliaries plan Poppy Day drives Saturday to fund disabled veterans with insufficient government support. Rival groups mobilize enthusiastic volunteers to maximize sales and outdo each other at dawn.
County Agent Leonard Ladd announced new soil conservation practices to aid Beadle County farmers in meeting program requirements. Approvals include green manure crops, summer fallow followed by a legume, weed control methods, and fallow strip systems designed to conserve moisture and reduce erosion. The measures aim to help many farmers comply with the farm program.
The Broadland Home Extension Club of Beadle County met at Mrs. Marvin Martin's home with 13 members. Mae and Marcella Hanley demonstrated sewing stunt techniques and a plan for a three act amateur program was approved. June 17 meeting set.
Canova committees finalize arrangements for Dairy Day to be held Thursday June 4. F Palmer chairs the event and coordinates the concessions. The article notes preparations and key organizers for the community celebration in Canova.
The Huron College summer session offers courses appealing to both work and leisure. Popular offerings include Shakespeare and dramatic production, principles of economics, U.S. government and politics, astronomy, and science, mathematics, psychology, education, and two music courses in music appreciation and public school music methods with chorus work. The faculty is largely composed of regular collegiate teachers.
Kingsbury County board of commissioners approved claims for back pay totaling about 1500 dollars to county officers and board members. The payments cover the difference between the pre 1973 74 pay and the lower rate after legislative cuts. A circuit court decision in favor of a board member prompted the board to approve the previously disallowed claims.
Commencement week activities conclude this evening as 25 graduates receive diplomas. Rev. Clarke of Brookings Baptist Church delivers the address. Dorothy Bentley and Mildred Mack are valedictorians with Crystal Iverson as salutatorian.
Preston high school finished exams and held picnic day. Freshmen and sophomores went to Lake Campbell with advisors P. A. Anderson and J. C. Rider. Seniors hosted juniors at Lake Kambeska. Roller skating was the main activity with Miss Fora Hanse and HL oa Ashbaugh guiding the upper classmen.
Wayland May 92 Mrs Florence Brown and Mrs Louise Otto welcomed members and guests to a social meeting at Mrs Brown home. Fifteen members and as many visitors attended. Mrs Freida Verdugt and Mrs Myrtle Warren led the social program. Mrs Clara Ravenscroft, vice chairman, ran the business portion. Refreshments were served by co hostesses.
Woonsocket May 20. The senior class of 28 students will hold commencement next Wednesday evening at the municipal auditorium. Co C. Warner of the federal housing commission in South Dakota was selected as principal speaker. Wage ner spoke to the high school once last fall.
Extension Clubs No 1 and 2 held a joint meeting at Ms Dugasse the hosts. Demonstrations on spat removal with acids and wool washing by Mr van Foote and Mrs Dugdale. A pleasant productive gathering with Mrs Dugdale and Hager mentioned. Broadland School pupils to present a puppet show at I C O F hall Saturday evening at 6 o clock.
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