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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
4
A homefront decision on supporting the Boy Scouts of America is weighed by a family head facing bills and requests for aid. The piece links scouting to wartime courage and future nation building, citing Beard and West Point, and argues scouts train character for citizenship and constructive service.
The piece discusses budget cutting in 1932 amid unemployment and reduced incomes, arguing libraries remain crucial. It notes librarians as guides to calm and happiness and cites a Rochester study by John Adams Lowe showing three unemployment stages requiring different reading, starting with recklessness among youth.
The excerpt outlines three stages of unemployment and suggests books on vocation guidance for second stage workers seeking non crowded fields or advancement. It notes a third, larger group views occupational study as repugnant and emphasizes using hobbies to spark interest. It concludes by stressing morale and budget pressures faced by libraries.
The slaying of Nordahl tretexson near Canby Minnesota highlights risks of isolated picketing to raise farm prices. Beadle county farmers favor broad educational work and a unified legislative push over sporadic protests, with national leaders echoing no support for holiday picketing. A reader reports Beadle sugar beets thriving in dry weather, hinting at future Beadle county sugar beet factory prospects.
The piece argues the Lytton report marks the League’s last strong gesture unless it enforces findings on Chinese rights and Japan’s Manchuria policy. It warns Japan’s expansion harms world relations, economies, and foreign markets, urging truth to prevail and action to compel respect.
The South Dakota Rural Credits department offered five percent bonds to the public but received no bidders, urging residents to buy in small denominations from $50 to $1,000. The piece argues the bonds are safe and lucrative, likening them to federal paper, and encourages local ownership to avoid higher rates for outsiders while noting college‑bound youth pursue education amid tough times.
Mrs Herbert Hoover honorary president of the Girl Scouts will host a reception and tea at the White House on October 8 for delegates and guests of the 28th annual convention meeting in Virginia Beach October 4 to 7. Mrs Hoover will attend the convention and is expected to arrive in Virginia Beach late this afternoon and stay for tomorrow's banquet closing the four day meeting. The convention will discuss building character amid wartime need and securing trained volunteer leaders for troops. Dr Lilliam Gilbreth of Montclair NJ, guest of honor at a Norfolk Woman's Club reception, attended events with delegates in Virginia Beach weeks.
South Dakota 4 H club members contend for 33 county champion spots to join 50 delegates at the National club congress in Chicago in December. Seventeen state champions already named. applications due October 15. Eligibility includes age 15 by December 1 and no previous national winners. Transportation covered. county groups must supply other trip needs.
Washington League met Friday afternoon at Valley School with Rita Welty presiding. Eleanor Kouf reported committee activities while LeRoy Pier was elected captain. League to serve refreshments at future meetings and to invite leaguers to play kittenball in a friendly match.
Broadland Boy Scout troop 25 set a rally for Saturday October 8 with six scouts to attend. The plan was announced at a Monday meeting held at Tom Terney’s home with S731 Harlan Olson as troop scribe. The rally is part of a regional series this fall and will feature all events.
Whiteside school fifth and sixth grades displayed a forestry exhibit at a PTA meeting on September 30. Irene Mitchell, Young Citizen League reporter, notes seventh and eighth grades presented on transportation. spesters and plans were included.
Plans are under way for the largest junior short course yet at State college from December 27 to 30. H. M. Jones says speakers from several states will join state college faculty. More than 40 counties will be represented as clubs exchange ideas. Selections to send 35 boys and girls to the event will be funded by Huron business leaders and The Evening Huronite. Delegates will be chosen by club achievement, with a committee judging applicants. Entries must reach county agents by November 35.
The Girl Reserves promote outdoor study and camping for city and country girls led by Miss Harriet Carson. They record nature trips, build trails and bridges, and learn teamwork, first aid, and camp cooking. The article emphasizes sportsmanship, friendships, and the value of camps for growth, with Lake Byron trips funded by local supporters.
Huron Scouts met at the American Lutheran church Tuesday evening under troop captain Misa Carolyn Melum with Mona Ames as reporter. Miss Louise Voss assisted as second lieutenant. The White Owls and Swastika patrols painted silhouettes while the Mathoo-Ski patrol studied the code. The meeting closed with the singing of Taps.
Ru Wittenberger was elected president of the Whiteside U. at its regular meeting September 30. Irene Mitchell became vice president Anton Bothwell was named secretary and Howard Prohuska treasurer. Committees were appointed to handle school activities for the next month per Ruth Wittenberger. The league also approved subscribing to The Young Citizen.
A crowded list presents diagonal and vertical word clues for a puzzle. Entries include references to people, animals, plants, motions, and common terms across varied numbered positions, suggesting a cross number or word crossword style with mixed directions.
The Happy Sunshine club of Hitchcock elects Agnes Westby as president Clara Tollefson as vice president Joy Borah as secretary Dorothea Welton as reporter and Mrs. Louise Borah as local teller at the October 1 gathering. Five members attended, five were absent a lunch followed.
The 1992-93 season starts in Beadles county with meetings in Virgil at 10 am and Bonilla at 2 pm on October 10. Cavour School holds October 13 at 10 am and Hu yon at 2 pm. Hixch wock' at 1:30 pm on October 14. Nutritional guidance lists vitamin rich foods and daily supplement tips. sunshine advised for growth. An upcoming convention in Beef Woonsocket on October 6 features G A Ashpole and others, with Cosmetologists and Hairdressers attending.
New York October 6 campaign broadcasts and network football plans outline tonight and Friday programs. NBC WJZ CBS WABC list multiple shows with names like Graham McNamee Husing Bronson Vallee and more. Stations WEAF WJZ NBC CBS present a busy lineup including sports and entertainment packages.
Chronicle notes residents' travels and visits with family and friends. Mrs Alton Gordier sails to Vancouver to meet a sister, plans visits in Minneapolis and Chicago. Mr and Mrs J McD Campbell and Ed Dimneen stay at Campbells hunting lodge on Lake Blom. Harry Otte leaves for Carthage on business, H M Vollmer and B C Glazier also depart for business in Carthage and Salem. Mrs F N Stewart to Geneseo for a visit with niece May Wells. Mrs George Longetail attends State Federation of Women’s meeting in Chamberlain. Thomas Luckey heads to Lake Byron for three weeks at their lodge. RO Grover and party travel to Ashton Faulkton and other points, then return. SHR Cattle Ames notes Minnie Johnson and son Walter shipping cattle this week, trucked to Miner.
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