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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
2
Pierre S D Sept 10 The Young Citizens League selects Law observance as this year’s essay and speaking contest topic. Miss Aleen Erickson notes the competition is sponsored by the state league, with rules listed in the October issue. Local chapters start the contest, leading to inter chapter regional events and a final at the state meeting.
Sioux Falls report by physical director Paul Barnes shows 21 950 in three months. 6 540 boys used the pool and 3 925 men used the plunge. 1 490 men used the gymnasium for a total of over 8 000 men. 509 played volleyball, 807 participated in handball, and 324 did individual workouts. Advanced swimming instruction served 5 437 boys with four passing tests. 122 men received swimming instruction, 81 advancing. A total of 7 519 men and boys took part in M C A swimming instruction during the period.
A Yankton man identified as Miles Mack was fined 13.70 for following a fire truck, the first enforcement under the city ordinance banning this practice. Fire Chief Hohenthane warned more arrests are likely unless the habit ends.
Codington county farmers purchase poisoned oats at 1 1/4 cents per acre to combat ground squirrels and flickertails. L D Nichols reports twenty thousand acres could be covered, with farmers paying for bait themselves after county bounties were discontinued. A Palm report notes $12,000 paid in bounties previously.
Esmond on September 1 special report Hannah a representative of the federal relief committee from Esmond township met with the county commissioners to discuss aid for local farmers. The meeting focused on relief plans and distribution of assistance to Kingsbury area growers.
The 79 member United States Army Band, Pershing's Own, will give matinee and evening concerts in Aberdeen on September 19 under Northern State Teachers College sponsorship. Led by Captain W. J. Stannard with Warrant Officer Thomas Darcy, the group recently played in Seville at the Ibero-American exposition and may tour another concert in the state.
Manchester Parent Teachers Association will hold its first meeting of the season Friday evening at the town hall. An out of town speaker and a program by pupils from several township schools are planned. All residents are invited to attend. LOSES VALUABLE DOG CARPENTER Special A valuable coon hound purchased for 100 dollars was lost and not found. ESMOND GETS RAIN WIND Heavy showers dropped up to 1.5 inches with strong winds causing damage to Earl Shaw and Edwin Anderson farms including shattered corn cribs and sheds.
Stop asthma and hay fever with Hoover's Improved Asthma Remedy. Relief promised even if climate and doctors have failed. Attacks prevented by thin treatment. Relief from wheeze choking and breathing trouble or money back. Free trial on request. Sold by Sherman and Moe.
Brookings South Dakota September 10 The cash income for the average South Dakota farm for 1931 is estimated at 61 per cent of 1931 Prices and incomes declined across crops and livestock. Prof R E Post of South Dakota State College reports 1931 farm income lower than 1930 with reduced yields and lower prices. First half 1931 prices for hogs cattle lambs and wool were down from 1930 levels. Agricultural buying power in South Dakota is influenced by receipts and expenditures.
The figures show farm estimates varying by year with 1930 at 75 percent, 1929 at 85 percent, 1928 at 81 percent, 1927 at 24 percent, 1919 at 75 percent, 1921 at 50 percent, and 1913 at 100 percent.
Sept 10 Kubler, a Custer rancher, purchased 350 Hereford cattle from a ranch north of Morecroft Wyoming. George McDermitt will drive the herd to Kubler’s place. Kubler claims 1,000 acres of pasture and ample winter feed, with hay bought from the Pat Wright Ranch and additional hay corn and grains from Nebraska traded for posts and lumber.
Sept 10 at Joe Creek and St Thompson Ascension chapel Reverend David Clark unable to hold services. Bishop Roberts of Sioux Falls arranged for a substitute, with Sister Horner and a deaconess conducting services in his stead at both locations.
Carl Christensen, head of State College music, will direct the largest college band yet, based on summer letters from prospective members. Fifty-four freshmen have expressed intent to join. 114 total members would surpass that. The first public performance is set for October 2 in Northern No ug, with plans for appearances across the state as a leading Northwest university band.
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