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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

5

Watering Permit Announced for Wednesday Evening

City water commissioner G M Anderson announced that residents may water lawns trees and shrubs for two hours on Wednesday evening. Tests for shallow gravel wall wells near Riverside park should start soon with Layne North Central delivering over a million gallons daily from two wells. Drilling was delayed by equipment moves from Worthington Minnesota and Conception Missouri with progress paused awaiting galvanized pipe. The James River water level has not dropped in days.

Houronians Ydey G. M. Anderson W. B. Rudy Layne North Central Company Layne Com~ Pe Riverside Park Layne Company Worthington Minn Conception James River Anderson

Williamson seeks to drop department lien on drought fodder

McIntosh October 6 Congressman William Williamson urged the Department of Agriculture to forego its lien on fodder and roughage farmers used with federal seed loans during a South Dakota drought survey. He argued selling such feed would ruin livestock values and that the mortgage terms were not meant to force sales in hard times. If needed, he plans to press the matter in Washington with Secretary of Agriculture and possibly the President.

McIntosh William Williamson Guy Department of Agriculture South Dakota Williamson Central Loan Office Grand Forks N. D Congress Washington Yds Hoove

Commission Denies Carrying On Fraud in Wheat Sale

Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission rejected charges of fraud and misconduct against the Farmers National Grain Corporation over wheat graded for the Farmers National Farm Board. Gov Olson was urged to dismiss the complaint. Senator Mullin alleged illegal practice by the Farmers Union Termit association prior to sale.

ST. Paul Oct Farm Board Agency Farmers National Grain Corporation Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission Gerald T. Mullin Minneapolis O. P. B. Jacobson Frank Matson C. J. Laurisch Floyd B. Olson Farmers Union Termit 1 Association Farm Board Farmers National F Mullin Farmers Union

Japan Sends More Troops To Shanghai

Japan plans to send several hundred reinforcements to Shanghai to protect its nationals amid Sino Japanese tensions. Four cruisers twenty four destroyers and one aircraft carrier are ready to depart on short notice. Existing Japanese forces in Shanghai number about 700 as other nations deploy larger contingents. France, Britain, and the United States deploy sizable forces nearby. Two Japanese destroyers arrived on the Yangtze to bolster the flotilla, with two more ships en route.

Tokyu, Ven Shanghai China France Great Britain United States Yangtei River

Tea Time Jazz Protest Shuts Bournemouth Pavilion

In Bournemouth England a tea time jazz event faced disruption as protestors interrupted the pavilion performance. Police intervened to restore order while attendees debated the clash of traditions and music.

Jazz Bournemouth England

Huron Electrics Opens In Hunt Plumbing Shop

The Huron Electric company debuts today with Hana P. Greggerson as manager. The new firm, headquartered in the George C. Hunt Plumbing Shop, will handle all electrical wiring and repair work for residences and businesses, drawing on Greggerson’s ten years at Northwestern Public Service.

Hunt Plumbing Huron Huron Electric Company Hana P. Greggerson Northwestern Public Service Company George C. Hunt

Non-Stop Flyers Receive Comforts After Pacific Flight

Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. arrive in Wenatchee after their 4877 mile Pacific crossing from Japan. The city and state shower them with comforts and a $500 purse for spending money as they recall ice on wings and a near-miss over the Aleutians. A Tokyo prize of 250 dollars was arranged but short of cash. They considered continuing to New York with stops, despite advice from Col. Easterwood.

Wenatchee Wash Pacific Clyde Pangborn Hugh Herndon State of Washington Pangborn Herndon Japan Tokyo Asahi Aleutian Islands W. E. Easterwood Dallas Tex Texas New York

Swanson Proposes Five Year Navy Holiday Plan

Senator Swanson of Virginia urges a five year naval holiday under a London pact style treaty. He proposes Britain and Japan suspend naval build while the United States maintains its treaty navy. Swanson, ranking Democrat on the naval committee, asks Hoover to seek agreement among the three signatories to boost relative strength without cutting fleet funds.

Washington Oct Great Britain Japan United States Swanson Virginia Senate Naval Hoover

Transmitter relic shows WENR origin in NBC Chicago display

In NBC Chicago studios a relic from early radio days is displayed. The original WENR transmitter, a small two foot square device with coils and switches, once used ten watts. The station now operates at fifty thousand watts, marking a vast power increase.

Chicago NBC WENR

New Jury to Hear Brown County Probe in Aberdeen

Circuit Judge Van Buren Perry announced a new grand jury would be convened for further Brown County graft charges. The current panel adjourns after its report, with Perry stating new panels will be summoned until the matter is resolved.

Brown County Aberdeen Pues van Buren Perry Perry

St Paul Baffled By Second Kidnaping

St Paul police seek Morris Rotman a clothing shop owner abducted by a masked man in a black sedan while his wife looked on. Detectives see no link to the earlier Gleckman case where five captors were seized and a sixth slain. Gleckman was later freed for a $5,000 ransom after his captors were captured.

St. Paul Oct Morris Rotman Rotman Rutman Mary Schwartz Leon Gleckman Gleckman

Griffith In Charge of Health Contest In Huron

Dr William H Griffith city physician named by Huron Chamber of Commerce to lead the city in a nationwide health conservation contest sponsored by the U S Chamber of Commerce He will survey local health conditions and work with other communities to improve them The article notes Swiss inventors receive more patents per capita than any other nation

Griffith W. H. Griffith Huron Chamber of Commerce Huron Chamber of Commerce of United States Te. Griffith World

Plants Become Insane Is Said

A National Academy of Sciences report cites evidence that plant proteins thicken or thin similarly to human brain proteins during states of insanity. Prof Wilder Bancroft and John Rutzler Jr describe how anesthetics affect plants like Mimosa Pudica, with treated specimens showing altered sensitivity and movement. The work parallels human protein changes linked to delirium and unconsciousness.

Washington National Academy of Sciences Saya Wilder D. Bancroft Corell University John BE. Rutzler, Jr Academy Bancroft G. K. Richter Sancroft

Repatriates Pass At Nogales Ariz

Two large migrant movements converge at Nogales with Mexicans repatriating from southern California and Chinese fleeing Mexico under mandate. Officials report tens of thousands left, farms sit idle, shops close, and border town life is disrupted by economic and political pressure.

Nogales Ariz Ona Mexico California Valley Landa Landa

Throw Away Your Corn Plasters Better Corn Cure Claim

Advertisement notes a painless alternative to corn plasters using Moone's Emerald Oil applied at bedtime. It claims faster relief with cloth soaking and cautions no cutting or bleeding. The copy ends with a testimonial line from Longstaff Drag Co. and H. A. Perriton.

Moone Longstaff Drag Co

Chinese migrants face steep losses at Sonora border

C K Wong says losses at Sonora total 10,006,000 with Chinese accused of paying high border crossing fees. Wealthy migrants secured bonds for transport to San Francisco and beyond, while poorer captives suffer in border jails amid broken wagons and harsh desert conditions.

C. K Wong Sonora Mexico United States San Francisco Orient

Public Health Service Sets Prime Strength Span at 20 Years

Washington reports that U S Public Health Service finds peak physical strength occurs by age 30 and remains steady until 50, then declines. Tests show pushing surpasses pulling, with 15-year-olds near seven to eight pounds and 30-year-olds higher, while ideal weight for strength lies near 170 pounds and endurance.

Washington U. S Public Health Service Public Health Bulletin

Weight and strength relation varies across weight classes

A study notes strength rises with weight till the 160 to 169 pound class, then becomes erratic beyond 170 pounds. Height effects differ by weight group, and strength may decrease with height within certain classes, revealing complex interactions between body weight, height, and strength.

Sharing Of Part-Time Work By A. R. George

Alexander RB George Washington notes that part time work sharing rests on the shoulders of a modest statistician. Fred C. Croxton of Columbus Ohio assists the unemployment relief program. he has long worked on labor and social welfare problems since 1893.

Alexander George Washington Hoover Fred C. Croxton Columbus Walter S. Gifford American Telephones and Telegraph Company Croxton Washington Cleveland Pension Office

Ohio figure Croxton urges part time work for recovery

A respected Ohio official with a long career in public service and relief work advocates placing workers on part time schedules as a key factor for business recovery. He served as chief mediator for the Ohio Industrial Commission and later led social service efforts in Columbus.

Immigration Service Ohio Industrial Commission American Red Cross Columbus Council of Social Agencies Arthur Woods Columbia Croxton

Memorial Held For Judge Newton D. Burch

Memorial services for Newton D. Burch of Dallas were held in the statehouse supreme court chambers. The late South Dakota Supreme Court judge died in March from a cerebral hemorrhage. Presiding Judge 8 C Polley led the service with remarks on Burch’s jurist career, joined by several state lawyers and officials.

Pierre Newton D. Burch Dallas South Dakota Supreme Court Statehouse Judge Burch 8. C. Polley Dwight Campbell George A. Buffington Joe K. Cash Bonesteel Ray F. Drewry Ray F. Williamson Aberdeen Roy EB. Willy Sioux Falls

Legion Drum Corps to Lead Wessington Homecoming Parade

The American Legion Auxiliary Drum Corps of Huron will lead the homecoming parade at Wessington Springs celebration on October 16. The parade begins at 1:00 AM and will be followed by two community dinners.

American Legion Auxiliary Drum Corps of Huron Wessington Sprine

Local Marriage Licenses Reported in Huron and Nearby

Lloyd Vincent Newland aged 19 of Huron and Ellerslie Ann Parkhurst 17 of Huron obtained a marriage license. Joseph Wingert 29 of Woonsocket and Hazel Anna Wilson 18 of Kimball also secured a license.

Lloyd Vincent Newland Huron Ellerslie Ann Parkhurst Joseph Wingert Woonsocket Hazel Anna Wilson Kimball

Five Best Movie Performances Choosen By Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces its five best performances across actors actresses directors and producing groups from the year. Namings include Marlene Dietrich Irene Dunne Norma Shearer Lionel Barrymore Jackie Cooper Richard Dix Frederic March Adolph Menjou Clarence Brown Lewis Milestone Josef Von Sternberg Nor Rta Taurog and others. Miniature golf is described as applied to the pool table with nine holes and a par of 32.

Hollywood Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Today Academy Naminess Marlene Dietrich Morocco Marie Dressier Bill Irene Dunne Cimatron Ann Harding Norma Shearer Lionel Barrymore Jackie Cooper Wesley Ruggles Cimmarton Josef von Sternberg Nor Rta Taurog

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