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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1929
Page
3
A group of ladies from Ashton were entertained at the Warl Boyer farm south of Redfield in a party honoring Myre. Blian West Mrs. G. R. Boyer and Mrs. Earl Boyer hosted the event.
New U S department figures show 6 738 marriages in 1928 in South Dakota up 734 from 1927, a 12 2 percent gain, while divorces rose to 750 from 665, an 8 percent increase. Population estimates place marriages per thousand at 9 6 and divorces at 1 07.
The Willow Lake troop, reorganized February 28, prepares for long hikes from May 24 with Gov Scouts and Rev George. Six boys are close to second class tests, including members Mer mat Sneifers, Robert Floeser, and Del hert Megas. Junior members Landrigan, Vreshborth, and Peterson show promise as tenderfoots amid growing younger-crew interest. Regular breakfast hikes accompany weekly meetings.
May 24 report says inactivity on the Rushmore sculpture ends as work begins on a 60 foot square studio at the mountain base. Major Tucker says Gutzon Borglum has cleared other engagements and will finish the Washington model and then the Lincoln Roosevelt and Jefferson figures within the next two months after studio completion.
Four degrees were conferred by the Northern Bible College at the close of its second year. Augusta Jackley of Pierre earned associate in arts. Olin Bain Michael of Winston-Salem N C earned doctor of science in social science. J N Saunders of Kinston N C earned doctor of sacred literature. J P Martin of Augusta Kan earned A I B degree. Prof Henry Ingold presented the diplomas.
Farmers and gardeners in Wessington report dry soil as dry spell continues. Cooler early week slowed garden growth while recent heat accelerated maturation. Corn planting is well underway and some flax is being sown in the area.
Ames reports 15 year old Frank Jonason, son of Clint Jolson, broke his arm when his tort car cranked. He was taken to Miller for setting and is recovering. He is an eighth grade student who was to take exams this week.
Carols Bariel of Richmond Indiana reports at the Inland Daily Press convention that 1500 professors and editors tested a questionnaire on how to reform papers in the midwest. Hi Karris of Tuechmand, president of the Talamd Daily Press, says many suggestions align with the president's AP speech.
Doctors attribute most sickness to digestion and bowel health. Tanlac is advertised as a remedy for long standing digestive issues and related symptoms. A Minneapolis man reports weight gain and restored appetite after using Tanlac. If you suffer gas stomach pain dizziness or constipation you may need Tanlac. money back if it fails.
South Dakota State College reports every senior engineering student already employed. Six electrical seniors accepted offers before year end. civil graduates in strong demand with possible placements in Michigan Missouri and Pennsylvania. Several seniors named for positions in Brookings Mitchell Watertown Sioux City and New York firms plus government service options.
Names including Maas Redfield Merrill Stiles Cresbard Hanley Rosendahl Mondloch Leostraw Harrold and Harold Lee are listed for employment with a telephone company in New York a bridge company in Ambridge Pennsylvania a Pittsburgh steel company and the Navy department to chart foreign harbors with several individuals assigned from South Dakota towns.
Vermillion May 24 Cadets in the ROTC at the University of South Dakota set a high standard for area colleges, with Major J J Lockett praising the students drill and basis course work. He said the reserve officers display superior knowledge of military tactics.
Major Lockett reports rifles hawked and machine guns rattled as planes whirred overhead in a university cadet battle drill. Planes flew from Sioux City Lincoln Sioux Falls Watertown and Yankton to Vermillion for the inspection events.
May 24 192? Dan L Carver of Meblen sells the Veblen Advance weekly to Bill Todd of Bowdle. Todd family plans to live in Veblen. Carver, known statewide as the lying Editor, will sell the newspaper business.
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