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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
4
A Thanksgiving message laments mass production and rising desires in modern life. It urges casting aside material wants, kneeling to give thanks for life, growth, and service to God and man, seeking inner contentment and gratitude as the nation observes the holiday.
Casper Nohner, editor of the Hayti Enterprise Herald, openly fights highway paving in South Dakota. He warns of a powerful group pushing costly bonds, favors a farm to market highway first, and argues paving should wait for denser traffic and better plans. He cites faulty gravel use on No 37 and urges maintenance and cost concerns.
Officials discuss funding and timing for paving programs while noting subnormal crops and deflation. The debate touches on bond issues, farm to market highways, and prioritizing highway segments capable of withstanding current traffic. Authorities urge prudent spending amid past governmental errors.
Mark Sullivan, veteran newspaper writer, argues the Wall Street panic will eventually boost business by freeing money tied up in bond markets. He notes prior borrowing costs depressed construction and that relief in money flow could revive road construction and related building activity. He warns the October market illusion of lasting value is unsound and public memory is short unless gains tempt more speculation.
The piece argues for accepting changes in opinion due to evolving circumstances. It cites Hoover's shifting stance on the League of Nations and food boycotts, noting that consistency matters only when leaders appear as prophets. It compares this to Benedick’s remark about his betrothal forecast.
A 1920s stock market influence drags down the US building industry despite overall growth. In 1923 construction across 204 cities totaled 3 237 850 758 dollars, down 3.1 percent from 1927, 134 percent from 1926, and 16.6 percent from 1925, with credit conditions cited as a major cause. The piece notes potential shifts if mortgage rates fall and money returns to building, hinting at a possible 1930 revival and a future boom if liquidity improves.
In Avetin Minn Herald the eccentric figure Old Man Carbon preaches against warming cars with doors shut and leaky exhaust heaters during cold weather. He contends many drivers ignore carbon monoxide risks, while newspapers hint at a deadly incident found recently.
Seventeen members and 15 visitors attended the reorganization meeting of the Honills Butter Boosters 4-H club at Carl Weatby's home. Officers were elected with Wayne Swaney as president and Harold Palmer as vice president. Financial notes show costs and values per year with an average loss of 14.10 dollars and expenses of 3.43 dollars for miscellaneous items. New records will begin with the next meeting.
The Nationali-H club radio book shifts the December broadcast to November 30 with the program moved up an hour from the Chicago NBC studios. Mary McKee and Elaine Massey join from Illinois and Michigan respectively to discuss junior club work and farm boy and girl education values. The first Saturday schedule remains unchanged for future broadcasts.
The Broadland Busy Bees held a regular meeting at leader Mrs Myrtie Kaump's home with six members present. Work carried over from the previous gathering was completed. The next meeting is scheduled for December 7 and all members are urged to attend.
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and James J Corbett visited Father Flanagan's boys in Omaha. Dempsey told the youths there could be a future champion among them and offered a few boxing pointers during the visit.
The Merry Stitchers and 4 H club met at Violet Zuite's home to plan reorganization. Mrs Stephens discussed mistrass and gift ideas for club girls while textile notebooks were reviewed and plans formed to improve members' properties. A fundraiser event and further activities were set for the coming weeks.
The Yale Schools glee group formed with twelve members and plans a December program featuring a play and dances. Bar Porter and Miss Leona Stiner guide the effort as students including Otto Haedar and Paul Haedec earn top marks.
Rock Island lines report two winners from South Dakota and surrounding states named Jeanette Jones and others in the Eighth National 4-H Club Congress. The event in Chicago next week honors exemplary educational work to improve rural conditions across towns in Kansas Minnesota Nebraska Oklahoma and South Dakota.
Five Boy Scouts earned Star Scout status at a Huron Court of Honor session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday evening. Recipients include Harold Scudamore and David Evans among others from Troops 6 and 23, with several promoted to First and Second Class Scout ranks.
The Clyde Cream Crusaders 4 H held a regular meeting Saturday electing Harold Reeves president John Reeves vice president Orin Oviath secretary treasurer and Rath Puller reporter for the club
The Christian Endeavor conference at Bonilla Sunday afternoon and evening was well attended. Three large groups of delegates from various places in South Central Dakota were present.
The Court of Honor awarded merit badges to fourteen scouts in Area 8. Recipients included George Haskell and Bruce Ketelte from Troop 2 for bird study and first aid to animals, Tage ant for reptile study, George Connette for firemanship, Orden Chamberlain of Troop 5 for bird study, Harold Schiamore for athletics tre manship and woodwork, Irving Axelrad and Frank Kinyon of Troop 5 for leathercraft and firemanship. Presenting officials included Dr. H. Hartwich, George Hi Costain and V. E. Warren.
Students at Yale High School organized a student association to supervise school affairs. At a recent meeting officers were elected Linug Weber president, Lloyd Gribble vice president, Trina Wondracek secretary, and Leon Suith treasurer.
News snippets from Huron and surrounding areas recount movements of residents to Sioux Falls, Washington, and other cities. Notable notes include W S Dickey and others from Iroquois, Julian Brount en route to Washington with Senators Gamble and Crawford, and Mizpas Chapter No 9 ES electing officers. Also reported are J W Campbell and family traveling to Chicago, Col B Ives on a three week Masonic trip, and Leroy Bebhart taking an interest in the Ward hotel at Aberdeen.
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