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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1930
Page
4
Governor-elect Warren E. Green plans a cautious, steady administration. He pledges honesty in banking, preservation of the state system, and careful, character‑based appointments amid a rush of job seekers as he prepares to take office in Pierre.
The essay argues railroads resist river and inland waterway development, noting trucks buses and canals divert traffic and revenue. It frames a transition period where service efficiency decides winners, suggesting railroads may concede if waterways prove superior for landlocked regions and overall public benefit.
The text argues railroads cannot be discarded or replaced under current conditions and that government ownership is a looming possibility. It notes well informed railroad men warn reduced revenues could threaten railroad viability, while others consider river development or trucks as alternatives, with trucks seen as a bigger threat to railroad stability than river transport.
The piece discusses Governor Green’s challenge in selecting subordinates while avoiding past party lines. It notes Democrats expect to recapture the state and may try to undermine Green by pressuring key appointees like insurance commissioner Don Lewis. The column argues party loyalty complicates retained officials and public approval hinges on careful appointments.
A 402 year old Douglas fir felled in Veronia Oregon yielded growth rings proving fires burned forests long before European settlement. The 10 foot diameter 250 foot long tree survived 12 fires in its first 400 years, showing fires were a forest hazard long before 1492. Modern fire risk is far higher, though preventive measures have reduced damage after historic droughts.
Editorial discusses rapid concrete highway building versus improving miles of neglected roads to reach farming communities. Calls for state highway commission reports on costs and funding, and suggests bonding if needed. Mentions Dowdell and public campaigns, then shifts to winter sport prep in Watertown and light notes from Arkansas Gazette.
Cheris Esche and Eleanor Ford of Brown County South Dakota earned State Fair honors in 4-H bread demonstrations. They will visit the International Livestock Show and the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago the first week of December.
Four Tenderfoot badges were presented to Boy Scouts of Huron troop 6 at a meeting last week. Kenneth Johnson Robert Streeter Joe Winker and Dallas Hartley received badges while Robert Devers and Cecil Shepherd joined the troop.
The Sacajawea Girl Scouts met at the Presbyterian church with about 25 girls. They opened with the flag salute and sang, two third patrol members received pins, Morse code and knot tying were practiced, a candy sale yielded 5.30 dollars, and the closing song Taps was sung.
Eugene Gutzler was named president with Harold Benstead as vice president Lee Jones secretary and Victor Jones reporter Gale Mellum song leader. Lee Jones to represent the club at the Junior Short Course as a free trip winner Eugene Gutzler named alternate. Two members, Lee and Victor Jones, have perfect attendance. Lunch followed the session. Wilson Reserves meet discusses business meeting conduct plans a Christmas service and a speech at next meeting.
A year of 4-H club work includes sewing and foods projects. A third year clothing, fourth year foods, and prize wins at Tri-state and state fairs led to a state championship bread demonstration team award. The victory earned a trip to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago for the team.
Hayti, Nov 29. The Hamlin county farm bureau will hold its annual meeting in Hayti on Friday, December 14. State federation president H B Test and state secretary H B Kennard are expected on the program. Committees for the coming year were appointed, covering Marketing, Nominations, Taxation, Organization, Finance, Revolutions, Outline of Work, Women’s Work and Directors attending include Bert Kidman, Herman Ehrke, Chris Bergerson, Wm Barrett, and W J Stein.
A new community club, District 87, was formed three miles south of Brookings on Nov 29. Despite stormy organizing night, a good turnout occurred and plans for a busy winter were made. B Christi was named president with W A Caldwell as vice president and Oscar Hanson as secretary treasurer. Mrs W A Caldwell Mrs Leon Fleec line and Mrs Lohr Dancer selected for the organizing committee for the first meeting set for Friday evening December 5.
A Nov 20 survey shows Redfield businesses sustained heavy loss from an early week storm. Four windows were broken and the roof of the old city hall, a condemned building used as a warehouse by North American Creamery, was torn off.
Twenty years ago in Huron Mrs J W Lee and children planned to move to Sioux City with Mr Lee selling assets in Wolsey before joining them. A marriage license was issued and a Sioux City trip noted. The James River froze to normal thickness enabling skating with crowds at the North Western Bridge to Blume brewery.
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