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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1931
Page
4
An excerpt from a newspaper shows postal rates for Huron and South Dakota, listing weekly, monthly, six month, and yearly costs and noting the Associated Press exclusive rights to news dispatches and local content.
A century of drab business attire ends as colorful underwear and sleepwear lead a trend toward vivid hues and bold patterns. Golf wear and casual knits follow, while formal work clothes stay somber. The shift hints at broader changes in daily dress.
American industrial leaders face a change from rapid domestic expansion to slower growth. Experts say future success will hinge on organization and coordination rather than endless expansion. The truly capable will thrive. bluffers may struggle.
The case of Al Capone, jailed during appellate delays, prompts questions about why conviction leads to immediate imprisonment in most cases while Capone's lawyers pursue a slow appeal. Observers note the gap between conviction and imprisonment raises concerns about due process and uniform procedure in the criminal system.
The article notes broad American backing for President Hoover amid his stance with Navy officials. It suggests most citizens align with Hoover on the dispute, reflecting a prevailing sentiment favoring a firm naval policy and potential meeting with naval leaders.
The passage notes friction between budget chiefs and the president over funding, with emphasis on the need to curb excess as the United States reportedly maintains a vast navy while funds remain scarce.
Associated Charities reports warm children's underwear is the citys greatest need amid winter shortages. Shoes and mattresses are also scarce, and current donations from the American Legion are insufficient. A suggestion urges Huronians to buy suits at local stores for under $2 each and deliver them to Associated Charities at City Hall.
The piece argues that fixing tries haunted many sports but insists college football players play for an intangible, noble spirit beyond money or fame. It contends any fixer would be a singularly stupid person amid the strong, uncorruptible college ethos on the field.
Chicago Tribune comments on New York disclosures growing rancid while noting New York seeks better order amid reform rhetoric. It contrasts Chicago’s enduring corruption with New York’s alleged discreet handling, warning both cities face rising publicity and persistent crime.
On the Aquitania voyage home Miss Viola Mach of South Dakota, crowned 4H style revue champ, travels with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Jones from Brookings. The journal notes fog, heat, mishaps with stewards, a masquerade dinner, and a joyful return to New York and the United States with passports stamped and a new sense of homecoming.
Tdwin Lemke and the Tust-Bits league of Foster township District 5 built a circus on a sand table. They placed carved animals in cages, hitched horses to cages, and arranged reindeer, giraffes, elephants, a buffalo, and clowns. They also wrote a book about the circus with animal illustrations and stories, and made covers in drawing class.
Huron Boy Scout Troop 2 met Wednesday evening with 13 scouts and 2 officials. The group began with the flag salute and pledge, then reviewed scout laws, played Steal the Bacon to reinforce lessons, and discussed first aid under Dr. L S Betts. Dr Ketelle attended the meeting and taps closed the session.
A Y C L member saves all Huronite stories in a growing booklet. He inserts pages as needed and plans to add more, intending the keepsake to honor his school. His mother worries about school focus, but he enjoys compiling and preserving local history for future pupils.
Young Citizens League members in Valley 1 crafted fruit men from bananas lapectes prunes cherries and oranges. They cut limbs from yellow and black paper and used fruit pieces for facial features hats and bodies. They took their creations home to display for mothers.
The Girl Reserves met after school with Mrs L Paulson leading. Songs were sung and plans for the 50th anniversary celebration were discussed. The group organized handwork sessions for upcoming meetings and will create Christmas gifts, as stated by Doris Anderson.
The regular weekly meeting enrolled Gwen Kunze Severn Groen hoff and Hex Smith as tenderfoot scouts to make room for more members. A new patrol led by Robert Kelly and George Gehrig was formed, Tala patrol, the fourth in the troop, with many members. Paul Grang reports details.
Report of a club event featuring a contest between opposing sides, with winners entertaining losers. Beth Rogers received a prize for best effort as attendees enjoyed a luncheon and social interaction during the Monday program.
A mixed list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with definitions and numbers. The items include family terms, geographical hints, sciences, and historical figures. The puzzle mixes archaic spellings and possible OCR errors for terms like Himalayas, patron, and navigators, requiring careful cross-reference to deduce answers.
The Sacajawea Girl Scouts reported perfect attendance at a Wednesday meeting on November 4. Patrols split sessions with Beavers using Morse code questions, Captain Kidd's gang learning first aid, Busy Bees signaling, Hiawatha playing games, and Blue Birds reviewing tenderfoot tests before concluding with more games.
A regular meeting of the Merry Stitchers Disting club of Tulare Spink county was held at Jean Binget’s home October 3. Lois Peterson was appointed assistant club leader with most members present. Wieting led a discussion on a harmonious wardrobe. The next meeting will join with the Jolly Cookers for a health program. Lunch was served by Mrs. Binger.
The Climbing Citizen League held its third meeting on October 3 and decided to present a short program each month. For the next meeting Lena Albers and Yvonne Lambert will lead the program. Following the gathering a small Halloween program was offered for mothers present, with a candy basket for every attendee. The group will meet on the third Thursday of November due to Thanksgiving, with Claire Pants, Lena Albers, and reporter Jo hannian Al Dubro noted.
Lewis Schwartz of Valley 1 recounts an excursion with pheasants when a horned owl chased a bob cat. He hid in bushes, watched the cat retreat to its nest, and noted the animal’s uncommon size and stub tail. The encounter surprised locals who rarely see such wildlife.
Two girls named Kathryn and Elaine recall a visit filled with shopping skating and parties. They meet a young pianist hailed as the greatest of her age and discuss how earnest practice reshaped her talent. Kathryn resolves to practice more to sing like that.
Twenty years ago in Huron residents moved about the area with travel to Minneapolis and Osage Iowa noted. Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Muray left for visits while Mrs. Van Wirdele returned from Aberdeen. Mrs. Kaniel Andover arrived visiting her grandparents, and Mr. Ven Lyckie and Mr. Whalen headed for business trips. Montgomery and Notestein also left for short stays, with Tom Thompson Jr visiting in Texas. Winnie Chin returned from Osage, and Johnson took a Wolsey school lathe assignment. Mr. Matson bought a corner house on Third and Nebraska streets and sold property on Colorado and Seventh streets.
Pierre November 7 an exhibit showing three percent varieties of South Dakota prepared Groth State Secretary of Agriculture will display minerals at forthcoming shows.
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