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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
11
The city adopts a drought ordinance allowing a 10 percent water discount for properties using water to preserve trees and shrubs during extended dry periods. The measure, to take effect upon passage, references previous ordinances and outlines eligibility, minimum charges, and emergency powers.
In a prairie blaze near Rock Creek a wind and hail storm drives flames toward Carrie Taylor and Ed Taylor on their Iowa homestead. Mark Deuel races through darkness to check on them as the fire crosses the creek, endangering the women and the laboring crew fighting the blaze.
Complete list of blue ribbon winners announced for the 4-H Camp baby beef competition. Grand champion Or tin Walden of Minnehaha County and reserve LaVerne Seemann of Marshall County named, with winners in Aberdeen Angus Hereford and Shorthern categories following.
The Live Women 4-H Club in Huron held Achievement Day with members exhibiting foods and produce. Pauline Sawyer won first on fancy rolls, Bethel Orr first on baking powder biscuits, Elaine Sargent first on muffins, Arlene Larson second on canned tomatoes, Helen Dague second on tanned vegetables, Darlene Larson second on muffins, Wabelie Tipton second on cake with fat, Doris Spicer third on cake without fat, Jean Lawyer third on drop rooks, Iris Lawyer third on sugar cookies. Poultry exhibitors included Eva Mae Tipton with second on ducks and Aletha Walton with second and third on chickens. A picnic dinner at the Fair Grounds concluded the event.
Silas Wirf reports from Tyrrell School Foster District Wa that students recount vacation adventures. First day language notes describe summer activities, with second to fourth graders sharing stories and the most exciting events. Fifth to eighth graders read their vacation tales in class and express happiness to return to school.
Thirteen pupils resume classes at Whittier School marking a return to the building for the first time since May 19. Frances Kout leads as first grader with Eleanor Baseman and Verna Klein Sasser in second grade, Bobby Kout in third, Evelyn Armstrong in fourth, and Leslie Day in fifth, details incomplete.
The Willing Workers 4-H Club held a regular meeting at Evelyn and Lois Cowie home. Members discussed safety, approved minutes, and planned a special session to craft a banner for the 4-H parade at the State Fair. Evelyn Cowie and Delle Kuhlmeyer demonstrated baking powder biscuits. Hazel Tungemann spoke on milk. Anna Mae Iversen spoke on bands. Lois Cowie spoke on hair care.
Eight members of the Jolly Janes Cooking Club attended the Junior Fair with six at the health clinic. Seventy one girls and 23 boys visited the clinic in the morning. The club families had a picnic dinner and a 2 1 program followed by a style review. A delegate from Washington, D C was praised by Norma Cranston. Esther Eckmann, Esther Toskerud, Neva Eckmann, LaVonne Lowery, and Miss Dershiid were noted in the event.
A survey highlights more than 7,500 varieties of American apples, illustrating extensive agricultural diversity. Researchers note ongoing breeding programs and regional cultivars shaping fruit quality, storage, and taste. Local growers emphasize the economic and culinary value of this expansive apple gene pool.
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