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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
3
In Miner County officials report an intensive ten day drive for scrap metal and rubber produced nearly 500 tons of material and raised 443.40 dollars for the Red Cross. The victory drew jubilation from organizers and volunteers who spearheaded the effort across the county.
In Gettysburg April 30 two Minneapolis girls, Anna Anderson 13 and Rosella Breed 12, hitchhiked across a barren west river stretch in South Dakota. After 17 miles between Cheyenne Agency and La Plant yielded no shelter, they turned back and were returned home with Sheriff Frank Kaiser coordinating family contact and funds.
Chairman Ferdinand Schwader of the Miner County USDA War Board reported a door to door collection that spanned Monday and Tuesday. Farmers and townspeople donated more than 4 tons of scrap material, which was sold at a public auction Tuesday night to the highest bidder.
About 400 tons of scrap from Miner County farms moved to market last week with five truckloads of reclaimable rubber gathered. The drive aims to move around 27 000 tons statewide to aid war industries as volunteers spread scrap collecting across South Dakota counties starting May 1 to May 13 under local committees with county USDA war boards and civil defense support.
Local committees determine the disposal method for donated strap and all labor is donated. Proceeds are given to worthy causes such as the Red Cross the USO and the Navy Relief Fund.
Walter Jenner attended the state convention at Brookings where he received the FFA State Farmer award for excellent work in agricultural subjects. He advanced through Green Hands and Future Farmer ranks, having completed all local high school agricultural courses, with selection made by state FLEA officers.
Mr and Mrs C C Swartout and Mrs J H Drips elected to represent the local Congregational society at the 72nd annual Conference at Huron. Rev Willis Carfield will attend the entire conference running from today to Sunday May 3.
Burdette reports abundant rain and a high wind Monday delaying field work but leaving farmers optimistic. Most farms have finished small grain planting and moved to plowing. The outlook for crops is described as the best in several years.
The Hand County spelling contest will be held in the city auditorium May 2 starting at nine. The chorus and operetta rehearse at ten and the operetta Alphabet's Holiday directed by Loftus Ward of Huron College will be performed at two. The program is free. Rural school exhibit opens at the courthouse May 1 announced by Mrs. Winifred Lovertson.
Desmet April 20 Spring Lake Township districts move to independence amid declines in enrollment. Seven of ten districts vote to sever from larger units. remaining three join township. County commissioners approved the measure at their April meeting in Desmet.
Boy Scouts at Lake Preston unite for wartime service collecting eight tons of paper for the drive. Local youths mobilize volunteers, supporting supplies for war needs while earning civic recognition and contributing to community efforts.
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