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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1930
Page
2
Brookings October crop report by C. J. Borum shows increases since September in oats barley potatoes tame hay and spring wheat except durum. Corn durum wheat and flax unchanged. composite yield 19 percent below ten year average and 9 percent below last year.
The Mississippi Valley Association plans its twelfth annual convention in St Louis on November 24 and 25 to discuss inland waterways progress. Delegates from 25 states will focus on flood control, Army engineers projects, and a practical valley-wide program, with speakers including Secretary of War Hurley and governors Grave and Weaver.
MITCHELL Veatch who led the Dakota Wesleyan speech department and is now connected with the State College of Washington Speech department has begun a series of debate discussions each afternoon at 4 45 oclock Pacific standard time on KWSC. These forums aim to assist high school debate directors. From 1898 to 1908 Veatch served as the editorial president of Pi Kappa Delta, the largest debating fraternity in the nation.
CAPITAL COMMENT AP reports South Dakota plans dedication of its World War memorial in Pierre with Ralph T. O'Neil of Kansas to officiate. Inscription credits brave South Dakota sons who gave their lives for liberty. Motor vehicle registrations near 200,000 mark with 176,409 autos and 23,878 trucks registered. Election campaigning looms as November 4 approaches and staff changes at the state capitol are discussed.
A seven man Gettysburg group with railroad officials visited the Cheyenne Indian Tribal Council in Eagle Butte. Luke Gilbert chaired a 35 member council meeting in the Milwaukee depot waiting room. The delegation was welcomed with cigars and extended an invitation to visit Gettysburg.
De Smet hosts Kingsbury county Sunday School association convention marking its fiftieth year. Sessions in Congregational church, which itself observes its fiftieth next month as county seat’s pioneer church. W. L. Stoddard of Hurley may speak. banquet honors those in Sunday school over forty years. Jubilee program follows Sunday afternoon.
Onida hosts the third annual Roarin Gulch celebration on November 10 and 11 at Okarda pavillion, Lake Sully. Legion and Auxiliary members work full time to arrange varied entertainment and assure a successful event, with committees announcing details for the two day fete in October.
Redfield voters face a choice as two gas firms bid for a local franchise to distribute heating and cooking gas. Skelly Gas had proposed a $290,000 plant here, contingent on city approval. Thebe Star and Anderson Co of San Francisco also contacted officials seeking the franchise.
The Carpenter Study Club held its third session of the year on October 1. Mrs Yohan nah Falkenberger prepared a paper on the Fight Yor Farm Re- Tie and Mrs Frank Crouse presented a talk on the Problem of Reforestation. Vocal selections were performed by Mrs Carlos, Miss Martha Bechetter, and Bre Grann.
Christ Noem’s car was damaged when a hit and run driver struck it near the McDonnel garage in Lake Preston on Wednesday evening. A rear wheel was torn off and minor injuries were sustained. Prof Jaqueth chased the fleeing vehicle through alleys toward Arlington but lost track of it.
Mrs W G Shanks, widow of the late Vernon Shanks, is reported much improved after days between life and death following her husband and son Vernon’s deaths. Officials hope for full recovery and note she could not attend Wednesday’s funeral. The notice also covers South Dakota school district organization guidance for unorganized townships and district building options.
Mitchell club members will meet the Wessington Springs organization on Wednesday. Mrs F M Hanson state president will make her official visit to the Wessington Springs club during the event. Mitchell members will provide numbers on Wednesday's program.
The Rev I A Johnson new De Smet Methodist pastor arrived with his family and established a residence. He succeeds Rev F W Viken transferred to Lead. Johnson comes from Salen Amos teur athletics a hobby and a basketball official of some prominence. Mrs Johnson is a pianist and vocalist.
South Dakota plans for American Education Week November 10 to 16 in public schools. State Superintendent E. C. Giffen says the week aims to acquaint the public with school activities, ideals, achievements and needs.
Alfalfa acreage rose in South Dakota as farmers expanded fields amid favorable moisture and fertilizer conditions. Reported gains correlate with rising hay demand from cattle and dairy operations, with several counties noting higher planted acres and expected yields for the season.
Fragmentary report from Brookings outlines a public vote on a Parent Teachers proposition. Text unclear on positions or outcomes, with mentions of supporters and opponents and a discussion date in October. Further details unavailable due to damaged OCR text.
Kimball South Dakota game and fish official C R Tinan finds Sunday hunting is not prohibited by state law. He cites 1913 code and a 1900 attorney general opinion to show "public sports" means competitive acts, not hunting, and that "shooting" implies sport rather than hunting.
Lake Preston reports its electric light plant nearing completion. The brick structure will house Union Public Service Company equipment and include a cooling system. Water is to be reused after cooling, and the old steam engine will be replaced by two turbines.
About twenty Indian families camp in tents northeast of the capitol and north of the Indian school as federal court sits in session. Witnesses and visitors treat the event as a holiday, bringing families and warm stoves, while women and children observe metropolitan life in the capital.
Pierre October 18 The highway commission and Farm Bureau Farm Market committee discussed farm to market and county road systems, possible changes in legislation, and funding needs. They proposed higher revenue from motor carriers and more effective gas tax collection.
Lawrence, president of the horsebreeders Association, reports arrival of Lord Quinton 463%, a three year old French stallion brought to the United States earlier in the summer. An inbred son of Rabelais, he has been doing limited stud work in Virginia and is now under the care of farmer William Schomter, county commissioner of Stanley county.
Custer county commissioners plan to appoint a county agricultural agent by year’s end with a $2000 budget. Hitherton Sam L. Sloan, Fall River county agent, has assisted in Custer county.
In Sioux Falls on Tuesday voters decide whether Mayor George W. Burnside and Streets Commissioner Alex Reid should stay in office amid recalls on charges of inefficiency and political favoritism. Graff opposes Burnside as Smith runs for Reid, with factions arguing over public improvements and a recent police chief resignation. Burnside, first elected in 1900, has led the city for 21 years and previously served as police chief and alderman.
Chappell Bros Rockford and J Conway visit Cheyenne river reservation to oversee 5000 head of horses and 20 carloads of yellowing colts. They establish a main breeding station with high grade stallions on the site.
On Monday October 1 twenty students at Wessington Springs Junior College organized a realism club under Dean Kellam. Officers include Chief Minion Dail Stidlman Washburn chief scribe Dorothea Wieler Mitchell chief planner Dean Kellum state editor Mildred La Bas Wayland local editor William Wion Kimball religious editor Alice Baarts Alexandria Minny Ithicle Roy Wahl Wes tington Springs Carel Dill Wes sington Springs W Mite Donald Wes sington Springs dormitory Howard Shilling Ku Ms In feature stories Quus Scandi Wes sington Springs chief typ peth Ashcraft Mondamin la
Willow Lake will stage its annual carnival Friday October 34 with novel attractions. Three top community figures will be chosen: carnival queen, most popular lady, and cutest kiddie, crowned during the program alongside other pageant recognitions. Contests abound and a cafeteria will operate during the evening.
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