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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1942
Page
3
Sioux Falls officials study a forced migration plan to obtain additional harvest workers within 48 hours if a critical shortage of wagon men and spike pitchers emerges. The plan would deploy men from other districts to local farms amid ongoing threshing and possible August rainfall delays.
Bryant farmers report a better than average crop as harvest continues. Local business and professionals assist laborers, packing and shocking grain. Several residents move or travel including the Lauder family returning to Aberdeen, and Griffeths relocating there.
Miss Leta James of Bonilla visited Mrs. Roy Wilhelm last week. Bert Mason brought the season's first wheat to the Frankfort elevator weighing sixty pounds with a 30 bushel per acre yield so far. Callist Robinson remained home ill. Richard Battey, S. G. Battey’s son, cut his hand in a combine and required stitches from a Redfield physician. Nellie Hansen of Corcoran with niece Lucille and Pierce Hansen from Aberdeen visited relatives. Farmers resumed harvest work after brief rain delays, noting flat grain due to Saturday morning wind.
Farmers report work in full swing with all available men and boys in the fields. Rye crops are poor but harvest activity continues despite shortages and weather conditions.
Five tons of rubber were collected in the recent drive with Roy Shepard trucking it from the Fred Jones garage. The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion house Tuesday. a picnic lunch was served. Local residents and visitors, including the Johannesen family and J W Krueger, travelled to Sioux Falls and Roswell for various visits. Harvest remains heavy with labor shortages. volunteers, including veterans, assist in field work as schools plan vacancies for the year.
Joe Gross formerly of Pilley Crean Station was inducted into the Army Tuesday. Wayne Voorhees of Alexandria Va visited his brother Kenneth this week. Marvin Riemath began work as first cook Tuesday at Tucks Cafe in Huron. Mrs Haidu of Napleville Tl visited the Pintuck home last week. The Haidu family and Mrs Savilla Wright and Elsie Walton of Huron visited friends Sunday. Kenneth Glaze moved his family to Sioux Falls Monday for a teaching position in Washington school. W E Glaze assisted. Dennis Alfred Johansen, born to Soren and Mrs Johansen of Norwalk Calif, was announced. Mrs R J Steffen and Glen Dickenson of Huron visited J S Fillis Monday. Mrs A P Scheib of Elkton and daughter Hulda visited friends Sunday. Wolsey visitors F B Gordon Miss Tune Gordon and Nancy Pac from Huron. F B Gordon home hosted by Tilman Christopherson. Mrs Gordon Babedck Dean 3rd Lyle left for Portland Ore to be with her husband. Lydia Engel of Alpens visited.
A stream of visitors and travelers is recorded from Thursday to Sunday with many names and destinations. Walter Stegeman went to Evansville Indiana after a ten day stay. Marvin Scheibe visited Columbus Ohio after ten days with his parents. Mrs Scheibe and daughter planned a longer visit. Joe Virvey visited from Flandreau. Margaret Chesley stayed with the Friese family in Huron. The Jeffries family, en route to Pierre, were in Manchester. Mrs Jeffries resumes teaching in Onida and Helen Jeffries in Canning high school. Various families in Bancroft and nearby towns hosted guests and traveled for funerals and visits, with many names listed among local households and farms.
Mrs. A W Recter of Canistota visited the R V Small T M Costello and B P Corrigan homes. Miss Rita Kauth of Washington DC and Eleanor Kauth of Huron visited relatives here Tuesday. Mark Keily returned from Yellowstone Park. Mr and Mrs E J Chambers of Sioux Falls came for a short visit with relatives. The F ishers left for a two week vacation. Don Hberlein and daughter from Laverne MN arrived, staying with Bert LaFee. Mrs A A Kaiser of Freeport TX arrived for a two week visit with her parents T M Costello.
Unclear OCR text indicates brothers receive aid and reference to a 110 acre farm. Details are fragmentary. no clear names, dates, or organizations are discernible.
Ralph L. Patty of the State College agricultural engineering department warns that weak floors in temporary granaries can cause heavy losses if bins fail. He offers a table showing how much wheat different joist sizes and spans can safely bear, with examples such as 2x8 joists 24 inches apart at a 1-foot span holding 5 feet of wheat and 2x12 joists one foot apart at a 9-foot span holding 16 feet.
A family reunion was held at the Robert Du Bois home in Wolsey Sunday honoring the birthday of Fred Payne and his grandson Douglas Du Bois. The 38 guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne of Hitchcock, and many others from Huron Custer Hitchcock and surrounding towns. A noon dinner was served and several photographs were taken in the afternoon.
W G Vennson Jr manager Virgil Grain Co leases Holly garage in Virgil to store 20000 bushels of wheat. Ernest Ely AAA committee member says Mr Jenney Farmers Equity Union Elevator Wolsey repairs old Kohlmeyer garage to hold about 19000 bushels. John Kingdon Hitchock converts old buildings for wheat storage per County Agent L L Ladd. Twenty five farmers already bought portable granaries 1200 to 1900 bushels. AAA has sold eleven granaries from CCC and El Martin says fifteen more on the road.
In Hitchcock Ang 6 gardeners report an abundant harvest with string beans peas greens and beets canned already. Cucumbers are beginning to bear and sweet corn is ready. Potatoes rot from wet weather though yields are high and tomatoes should ripen in a week. More vegetables canned this year than ever before.
Three birthday parties were held in Alpena last week. Milo Winters Sharon Baye Aisenbrey and Diane Lee Funk were the guests of honor. At the Winters home seven guests attended and a lunch followed games. The Aisenbreys hosted for their daughter's fifth birthday. Diane Lee turned one. Guests included visitors from out of town. Photos were taken of the group.
Miss Ora Sloat county extension agent reports a county wide tour found gardens excellent with a remarkable variety of vegetables. The poorest plot shown was better than best gardens a year or two ago. Notable gardens included Annie Timm of Manchester and Louis Engels Sr. of Esmond for their standout flower beds.
The agricultural marketing administration reports for the fiscal year ending June 40 show 29 003 South Dakota residents bought 2 105 278 in orange stamps and 1 051 639 in blue stamps. For each dollar of orange stamps 50 cents in blue stamps are issued. Orange stamps finance food purchases and are locally funded. The plan supports inadequate welfare diets and helps stabilize farm prices.
Vermillion reports the State University supports enlisting qualified women into the newly created women’s naval reserve. Eva Glassbrook says selected candidates, aged 21 to 30, with four years of college or two years college plus two years business or professional experience, may enter short duty training to free men for sea service. Married women OK if no children under 18. applicants must meet citizenship, aptitude, and community reputation standards.
Representative Mundt said the War Department signed a contract for architectural engineering on a new air force installation at Mitchell South Dakota. The project covers about 1400 acres and will be similar to the Watertown site. Completion is promised before snow flies.
Wellington August special Irene Camp N A held its August meeting at the home of the Oracle Mrs Emma Freese. The charter was draped for a deceased member and necessary business was discussed. A lunch was served by Mrs L R Chesebro and Mrs Eva DeHaven. The next social committee is Miss Marguerite Hultroan and Miss Mildred Hommel. meeting on September first.
The article discusses possible U S meat and meat product rationing as part of broader wartime controls. It cites the National Provisioner and a July edition claiming rationing could reduce shortages without hardship and may precede limits on other essentials such as civilian supplies and fuel. Leon Henderson notes plans for 15 more product groups, with meat viewed as a likely candidate.
July sought fewer marriages with only five certificates granted. Births were low at six, about a third of recent years. Deaths rose versus the prior month, though county death totals may be undercounted when residents die in neighboring counties.
Henry Jensen of Manchester area was injured when his leg was caught in a power take-off while cutting grain on Friday. He received twenty one stitches at a Huron hospital. Neighbors aided harvesting by operating three binders and four shockers.
Miss Helen McCormick of Bath resigns from the Yale primary team to teach fifth and sixth grades at St. Lawrence. Mildred Foreman of Sioux Falls resigns from teaching commercial subjects in the high school and informs the school board.
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