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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1932
Page
4
A state supreme court decision allows counties to seize machinery already sold under conditional contracts to satisfy personal taxes. The piece questions equity for farmers and lenders, noting tax arrears, potential credit loss, and the need to revise laws to balance dealer protections with farmer access to needed equipment.
The May Festival on the Huron college campus drew praise as one of the area’s most beautiful outdoor spectacles. More than 100 college girls performed under the direction of Marian H Ayres with student helpers Lois Addison Mildred Irish and others assisting in costumes and properties. The annual event, now in its 12 to 15th year, set a new standard for future sponsors to reach.
Lord Rothermere and Roger W Babson express faith in the American people amid hardship. Babson notes that if Americans guard character virtues, adversity will strengthen self reliance industry frugality and courage. Babson wrote on March 18 1932 that he is optimistic.
The speaker argues post crash optimism is based on action not wishful thinking. Debts reduced, expenses cut, and lower wages spreading employment signal a recovery. Idle funds rise and investment returns as confidence grows. Hard work, efficiency and integrity regain value, with ideals evolving to prepare for a stronger future. Babson links adversity to character growth.
A Hitchock farm woman urges parents to curb children taking asparagus roots and other garden produce from fields and roadsides near Huron. She warns that farmers depend on this harvest and asks for permission before taking crops, criticizing some town residents for trespassing.
A recent Jackson Bros circular highlights the superior status of farm land as an investment amid plunging stock prices. It notes United States Steel down over 90 percent since 1929, Radio and United Aircraft down 96 percent, and a general stock drop of 50 to 90 percent, while farm land prices estimate missing a 50 to 65 percent decline, with exceptions.
The piece argues that tax burdens across national state and local governments share the same base and must be reduced by cutting spending. It cites Hoover's call for better coordination and simplicity, notes real estate as disproportionately taxed, and warns against hollow cuts that hurt services while urging genuine efficiency gains.
Bruce Ketelle of Huron Troop 2 explains the Eagle Scout rank as the top achievement in scouting and outlines the path from Tenderfoot to Eagle. He notes the hardest steps are from Tenderfoot to Second and Second to First Class and stresses perseverance, parental support, and ongoing camp experiences.
Five members join the H W D Potato club organized in Wolsey under Jay Salisbury Jr. Officers named Waldo Smith president Edward Hoskins vice president Joy Salisbury secretary. Members include Harry Salisbury and Carroll Salisbury. A club tour is planned for June 18 and refreshments were served by Mrs. Salisbury after the meeting.
The Kiwanis 4 H Dairy calf club met at the home of J J Salisbuary near Wolsey with all members present. R A Cave county agent attended and explained differences between good and poor dairy pedigrees. Literature for the project was distributed and a lunch was served at the close.
The Sunshine leagues Burr Oak district No 1 held a closing picnic on May 21 at Ed Meyer's grave. Parents and friends of the students were invited to attend, according to Amanda Meyer, secretary.
Faulk County Young Citizens leagues pursued a major project titled Law Observance during the school year. Through weekly character education classes and discussions on conduct problems, many boys and girls entered essay and speaking contests. The YCS declamatory event drew notable participation. several new leagues received charters this year.
The article outlines a new Deep Sea Scouts branch led by Herbert Martin to keep sea-going youths in the movement. Members receive an identity card, wear a special badge, and get port-by-port contact lists to secure welcome and companionship abroad. It cites rapid adoption abroad and a Port Said letter praising coordinated help for Cairo visits.
The writer recalls crossing the desert, viewing a sunset from the Citadel, visiting the Mohaimed Ali Mosque, and meeting Greek scouts in Cairo. They note the Deep Sea Scout scheme aids those who go to sea and describe early impressions of local scouts led by a pepean and secretary.
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