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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
10
South Dakota farmers across 20 counties face adversity with optimism and action. They plan more dams and irrigation, store water, and expand 4-H facilities while boosting crops with fertilizer and soil care, trusting drought conditions will ease and prosperity return.
A large group of Huron children submitted comics for judging at the Huron Theatre. A winner earned a sweep stake prize ticket to the show. Several entrants from nearby towns also competed, with eligibility limited to children able to buy children's tickets.
Virgil school opens August 3 with changes in faculty. B J Thurston replaces F D Fitch as superintendent after Fitch resigns to become postmaster at Wessington. Oliver Messinger of Aberdeen will lead commercial subjects and coach athletics. Mrs Ruth Dennis has accepted a position in Chicago. On Monday,
In Groton the singles division final was won by H. W. Iverson who defeated P. W. Donen in two close sets. The final was played at 9 o clock after a postponement from Friday evening. The doubles title went to Bernie Barth and Chuck Fuller, who defeated Doney and Iverson 6 1 and 6 1.
Kingsbury County Republican rally at the city park features governor candidate Leslie Jensen as the speaker. Free pop and wieners planned after the meeting, drawing local voters and supporters to Preston.
Buck Jones headlines the State Theatre feature show tonight and tomorrow with The story of a ranch foreman and his employer’s daughter amid bandit law. A bonus chapter from Flash Gordon stars Buster Crabbe with rocket ships and hydrocycles. Also scheduled are Early to Bed at Huron and other radio and musical programs.
New York Aug 2 radio page notes Terry Belcher originated the in promptu interview style down the street with the aim of lively home listening. WEAF NBC and other networks plan Sunday afternoon and Thursday night features with Rudy Walter Larry Ross Bing Crosby Jesse Crawford and Benny Goodman among others. Programs include orchestra showcases and a speech by John Cuday ambassador to Poland on neutrality, plus a Grant Park concert and Seattle Symphony slots.
Lake Preston reports two showers this week totaling over an inch, with 0.67 inch from Wednesday morning and 0.45 inch from earlier rains. Farmers celebrate soaked soil as the moisture penetrates deeper. no damage reported from Tuesday’s light hail and wind.
Pioneer woman from Lake Preston is reported seriously ill after arriving from Arhans in a car accident. She traveled with her mother and four brothers and had lived in the area since early settlement except for three years with her daughter Hilda in Urbans. Relatives, including Ellingsons, Nels Andersen, Jack Johnson, and Oltadersem, visit in Forresthurst as the town notes the event. A deputy U.S. marshal transported Charles A. Skinwood, Watertown, for probation violation to Deadwood for sentence.
At a special Forestburg Consolidated school board meeting plans were laid for the Monday opening on August 32. Teachers hired include Miss Helen Peterson second and third grade, Miss Isabel Gere fourth and fifth, and Dr. Norfolie of Turumi as seventh and eighth grade and basketball coach. High school staff includes Superintendent A C Soutvig, Warren Britken for band and choir, Miss Edna Searles for languages and allied studies. Ray Briggs hired as janitor. Two school buses will operate from Harmony Hall Jepp route by Dan Rogers and from west and north of town by Millard Sen Siva.
Old Sharpe Elevator, built decades ago, is torn down by Atlas Company. Lumber from the site is moved to Letcher for coal shed construction. Walter Roberts receives honorable discharge papers from CCC Camp Chamberlain after four years of service. Mrs Len Whitlow undergoes a serious operation at a hospital.
Miss Mary Jessie Nickelson and E Baysinger were married on Saturday August 1 at 2 o clock in a home ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas. Attendants included Miss Elsie Baysinger and Berge Christian. The couple plan to live in the area.
Members gathered at Mrs. PB Smith Tens home to celebrate her birthday with a business meeting, entertainment, and refreshments after a handkerchief shower.
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