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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1930
Page
4
Football fans can now watch games from home via radio but face poor announcer styles. The piece categorizes broadcasters as deliberate excitable or downright dizzy, detailing how each fails to convey the action clearly. It notes the frustration of listeners waiting for substance amid long pauses and noisy humor.
A. G. West reports in the December North American Review that American military aircraft fly about 150 mph slower than top European warships, are at least three years behind in design, and that US air forces rank poorly in speed efficiency. He notes pilots need extensive training for rapid, high speed maneuvers and recalls Cleveland air races where a commercial plane defeated military ships.
Experts privately doubt the battleships but praise the generous attitude toward the United States as funds saved are redirected to creating model air squadrons.
A public health service bulletin repudiates the idea that tuberculosis cures require distant locations. Science shows no climate magic. rest, nutrition, and intelligent nursing suffice. Sanatorium results are similar nationwide, easing fear of long hospital stays far from home and cutting costs.
After 72 hours at sea with no food or water the Carranza crew reached shore to report the vessel torn apart by a bolt of lightning far offshore. The account is unusual and possibly explains other disappearances at sea and air disasters. Survivors escaped by minutes and luck. The piece speculates on aviation hazards from storms and lightning.
The article salutes Bobby Jones as he retires from competitive golf at the height of his career. It praises his thirteen national titles in eight years, the four majors won in a single season, and his lasting prestige. It notes his exit with a lucrative film contract and a graceful move to quiet, unofficial play.
Aspen Journal reports on a proposed drivers license law inspired by national guidelines. Authorities cite 29 percent fewer fatal accidents where laws exist, urging age and competence tests to curb negligent and reckless driving, while acknowledging a mostly capable public and the need for funding to build paved roads statewide.
A library column notes recent children books such as Like Folks in Many Lands Lupe Goes to School Twilight Tales Burges Animal Stories and more Readers are invited to explore new titles illustrated and written for young audiences The piece highlights adventures mysteries pirate tales and hobbies appealing to boys and older children with titles including The Secret of Spirit Lake With Morgan on the Main Big Book of Boy Hobbies and Even Sara detailing a haunted house mystery.
Francis Crockett of Davison county is South Dakota’s health champion for the year. He praises outdoor work on three farms, eating wholesome foods, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol. Crockett joined the Mt. Vernon 4-H club, raised Hampshire pigs, and credits club leaders, debates, tours, and a Huron ramp for guidance. He plans to study agriculture in Brookings and praises the 4-H club for the honor.
Lorene Bothwell, of the Hand county Dakota Belles sewing club, reports completing two years of 4-H sewing with 17 meetings, secretary duties, and multiple projects. She earned first prizes on two items, second on three, and a third, with $2.11 in materials and a $1443 finished value, at local achievement day and Miller shows.
Final reports of local 4H clubs are being summarized in the community ageette Gee during this week. County 4H work continues throughout the state. Mir Jones noted the muster will be ready shortly after the reports.
R Carter, dean of the college of music at the University of South Dakota Vermilion, left Vermilion Wednesday for Ann Arbor to attend the annual meeting of deans and directors of music education.
H M Jones announces final plans for the annual 4-H Junior Short Course at Brookings starting December 26. The banquet Tuesday December 30 will announce National club camp delegates. The program includes assemblies, a basketball tournament, chorus and orchestra rehearsals, church services, tours, theater party, and multiple short instructional days. Attendance expected around 600 with advance reservations urged.
Edith Sprague and Jean Nette Hendrickson planned short trip to Paulina Iowa to visit Miss Sprague's parents Alden Rowley while he studies at Madison. Dr Frieda Van Dalsem reports birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs iKnaack on Idaho Street. R N Van Horm travels to Pierre to stay a part of the week. R N Grover visits Sioux City for business. Mrs J L Foxton visits Owanke for a few days. Mrs Anna J Bloodgood, formerly of Huron, noted in Tacoma Daily News for a social function honoring her daughter’s 74th birthday. Ed Dinneen, Dr Carl Jones, and A B Fairbank duck hunt at Lake Byron. Rev W H Thrall returns from Hand County, preached at Wheaton. Patrick Kilpatrick’s patent application advances after submission to Washington. Sioux Falls will not meet Huron high on Thanksgiving amid a scare survey.
In a decisive outcome the Huron team is now assured winner of the South Dakota academic football championship, securing the top honor for the season.
A Beadle county reader urges broader farmer involvement in the Farmers Union to push for higher crop prices. He recounts union activity over four years, calls for shared responsibility, and warns that farm families face economic danger unless prices rise and cooperation expands. Mike Stevens signs the letter.
John H Wells of Buffalo County leads the Busy Workers 4H Club with W C Wells as leader and Wesnlake as assistant. Members recall cutting poles to raise funds for garden seeds and planning a Bad Lands trip delayed by a sick truck driver. They grew corn tomatoes watermelon potatoes lettuce and radish and watered watermelons. The group emphasizes work, cleanliness, and enjoying good times together.
Elkton city council approved buying a fully equipped fire truck, to be Ford-based, at an estimated cost of about $2,600. The item was approved at the regular weekly meeting.
Three letters from Canada and 46 others from many sections of the United States were received by KUSD University of South Dakota station regarding the test program broadcast Sunday morning from midnight until two a m.
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