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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1937
Page
10
A Red Cross talk warns drownings remain a major, mostly preventable risk, causing vast wage and medical costs. Bob and Kenyon discuss safety, lessons, and the need for better water life saving education amid a ball and churchmen audience.
Russell Johnson captured the Huron city recreation tennis title by defeating Bill Tolmie in straight sets 60 9 6 2 after reaching the final with an 8 2 6 2 win over Ray Schroeder Tolmie advanced from Kirk Wheeler Johnson earns a spot to represent Huron in the singles division of the Dakota Open at Aberdeen Wheeler Tolmie Schroeder and Miller also advance Some observers praised the quality of the final and Dr L N Grosvenor praised Johnson's potential line notes historical reminiscence about early tennis styles.
John Lynch recounts a dull camp period at Camp Rapid as flights pass overhead and orders wobble. Soldiers crave action, complain about moving kitchens, and await a possible “Big Push” on the war’s final day with optimism despite rough conditions.
Aug 21 Special John Buhr of Badger is named the new director of social security work in Kingsbury County succeeding Glenn Jenks who resigned late in June Buhr has assumed his duties and begun directing the program effective immediately.
Miss Olive Harris of Huron is elected to teach grades at Blunt City School. Miss Constance Grafton of Miller resigns from Blunt High to take a position elsewhere.
Mrs Halbower of this city bedridden after a heart attack. Mrs A J Caldwell of Sioux Falls arrived earlier in the week to be with her.
Wagner led Sioux Falls to a 4 2 win over Mitchell for his 21st victory, boosting the Canaries in the Nebraska State league. Beatrice defeated Grand Island, while Fairbury beat Norfolk 7 2 in other league games. box scores show Wagner, Bran and Kujath among key players.
Edward Smithback of Lake Preston was arrested for driving a car while intoxicated and placed in the county jail. He received 49 days with 60 days suspended for good behavior, plus costs. He is prohibited from driving a car for one year unless under bond.
Mem bers of Mr and Mrs Rehw ert Phinney s Miller area family held a Sunday reunion. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T C Wood and family of St Paul Mr and Mrs Tea Syring of Wessington and their children Mr and Mrs Bayard Phinney of Lewiston Montana Mr and Mrs Ralph Renshaw and family and Mr and Mrs Ted Phinney of Miller.
Aug 21 Special reports that Cann Valley schools will open Aug 30 with changes in staff and curriculum. H M Moeckel of Voorsecker is named superintendent and H E James cal Cottonwood principal. Other teachers include Mrs A D Brown, Miss Bidleman, and Pearle T Fraser, all teaching in the Erades.
Mrs Lizzie Johnston and daughters Belle and Laura Johnston returned home Thursday from a visit in Cincinnati Ohio with Mrs Johnston's son Dr Llgud Johnston and his family Also visiting were Dr and Mrs Ralph Johnston and their daughter from Monroe Michigan for a family reunion
Aug 21 special reports Mr Henry Meyer of California visiting relatives near Cavour. He was raised south of Cavour and is brother to Otto and Frank Meyer of Huron. In Blunt Earl Fisher and family spend the week at the Phillips home before school starts. A Faulkton family reunion hosted Ira Tigner and guests from Shandon California Sioux City Rock Island Ventura and other towns.
The Fancy Stitchers Club, which kept meetings in summer, completed its objective with the demonstration "Your Fabrics Your Pattern and You" by Mrs. Camilla Winsell and Mrs. Evelyn Goudie. Hosts were Mrs. Helen Helsper and Mrs. Helen Downing with four guests joining the members.
The Girls Sewing Classes for ages six to adults closed Friday. Those in charge will resume work at the dormitory in preparation for the upcoming school opening. The playground project will continue until school opens.
Mrs. Roy A. Nord hosted a social evening for 19 ladies at her Faulkton home on Thursday. The event was complimentary to her sister Mrs. Leo Mossing of Sioux Falls. Refreshments were buffet style. Out of town guests included Miss Florence Derr of Mitchell and Mrs. Panl Seaman of Minot, NLD.
Professor and Mrs W V F Schule return to Conde after attending summer school in Minneapolis and visiting relatives and friends.
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Corie Snediker on August 18 in Esmond. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Don Widman welcomed a son born Monday evening. In Wolsey, Donald Carson departed for Sioux Falls and Irene for a month visit starting August 2.
In Wolsey on August 21 Special reports Gordon takes days off from rural mail delivery because of a foot infection. John Hagedorn substitutes. Also notes social visits in Wolsey and Andersons traveling to Kent Washington for a month with sister and returning to Hitchcock. Patricia McRoberts of Minneapolis visited the Custer home, old schoolmates. Avig Voorhees returns from Tilford South Dakota after visiting uncle and aunt George Jukes.
In Kingsbury County ninety nine rural schools will begin about August 30 or September 8 with one or two weeks of Christmas vacation. A pre-school meeting on September 4 will review new textbooks adopted last winter. Salaries rose by up to ten dollars per month and modern educational materials were purchased. The Whitewood township schoolhouse will be ready for occupancy in the fall, with textbooks delayed by cost. County institute dates set for October 2–2 with speakers A N Wray Genevieve Kellay and Vincent Janda.
Mr and Mrs Paul Woodward of Sion City just married Monday Aug 16 visit the Tom De Haven family in Vilas and DeHaven families of Wessington Mrs Woodward is niece of Albert DeHaven They will visit relatives in the Black Hills before returning to Leeds Station Sioux City Mt Woodward works for Borden Milk Company
Mrs. R. J. Fleming, her son Robert and grandson Jerry traveled to Portland Oregon on Monday to visit Jerry's parents Mr. and Mrs. Claud Fleming. The sequence notes the trip and expected stay.
Mrs Fritz Gross and daughter Sharon Ann spent Monday and Tuesday in Redfield visiting Mrs Grosss sister Mrs Rex Irwin then returned home by train Tuesday night Mrs C J Erickson returned to Sioux City after visiting her mother Mrs Adolph Tyler Mrs Louis Flint in weakened condition after a stroke and her daughter Mrs Alma Starks attends her Mrs R M Jackson of Brentford visited her mother Mrs T F Dunn Darla and Donna Hanna of Conda accompanied her home for a few days visit with relatives and friends
Ed Wheelock and Malcolm Eckert returned to Wessington after a three week visit with the Eckert family in Canton Missouri. Karl Eckert brought them back by car and will visit here a few days. Nine young men toured historical sites and were especially interested in Mark Twain's home at Hannibal Missouri. Malcolm Eckert leads the school and municipal band and Ed Wheelock is son of E F Wheelock of Wessington.
WESLINGTON Aug 21 Special Mrs LeRoy Johnson hosted the Bid or Bye Card Club at her home. After dinner dessert contract bridge was played at three tables. Elma Brown won the high score prize Millie Hummel took the traveling prize Tom De Haven had the low score. Elma Brown and Ed Shaw scored high at the table. guests included Sam Bunsum and Mildred Hummel, with gifts given to the hostess.
Helen Thompson has returned after a summer in the west and will resume teaching at Burdette School. Mrs. Kenneth Thompson and their two children accompanied Helen from Burley Idaho and are visiting at the Thompson home in Missouri.
Mr and Mrs Tudor Jones returned from Bath where they visited Mr Jones parents. They were accompanied by Mr Jones sister for the trip.
The Wheaton young people show Head Strong Joanne scheduled for August 27 in Burdette Hall has been postponed indefinitely.
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