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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
11
Attentive travelers move in near silence toward a concealed area described as rock enclosures and boulders. Lana and companions follow unseen traces and approach cliffs where a man named Long and an unidentified stranger vanished, sensing danger though no clear signs remain.
Pierre December 5 The official vote canvass for the November 5 general election began today, and it is the final day for candidates to file campaign expenditure reports. Major donors include the Willkie Clubs of South Dakota with 1446.50, the Republican Central Committee 1000, and numerous smaller gifts. parties in Sioux Falls and other towns filed varying totals. Several incumbents reported no expenditures while others listed amounts for re election campaigns, including Attorney General Temmey 635.54 and Lands Commissioner Hammerquist 489.30.
Representative Karl Mundt Republican of South Dakota argued during debate on the Logan Walter bill that enactment would be a landmark day in American history and urged the House to approve it. He emphasized preserving self government and said presidential veto or harmony with the president mattered less than whether the bill aligned with the system.
Beadle County transfers show numerous parcels exchanged for $1 to Beadle County or between private parties. Items include lot 11 in Huron addition, Broadland areas, and Virgil additions with multiple fractional lots. Names such as Levi Hooks and Jere appear in multiple Beadle County transactions tied to Broadland and Hitchock areas.
The Titonka Girl Scout Troop hosted its fourth annual Father Daughter Banquet at the Methodist Church with most fathers in attendance. The event featured performances by the Daisy and Busy Bee patrols, readings, a humorous play, and a grand march. Fathers then took patrol roles in stunts and dances, closing with Taps after a community dinner organized by the troop committee and volunteers.
Richard Reilly of Pleasant View School tells how six checker boards were created by students under Miss Pullman. Green red orange black and purple pieces were crafted from shell bottoms found at home and brought to school for playing checkers when cold weather keeps everyone indoors.
The Titanica Troop met Monday after school in Wesley Hall to make Christmas crafts. A patrol carol contest followed with the Daisy Patrol winning. The Christmas party for the troop will be hosted by captain Mrs. C. D. Dunbar next Monday evening at her home. Miss Gertrude Nutt, longtime Christmas party guest, is expected to attend and discuss Christmas music.
Pupils decorate their classroom for December using hectographs and tracing. They create a large wreath with bells and a candle and plan to finish making patterns soon to display them, according to Raymond Hawley.
Lakotah Troop members met Monday afternoon at the Congregational Church. They played games, formed patrols, drew gift names, and planned a December 23 party. Some will carve on sonny next time. Elizabeth Wilhelm joined as a new member. The meeting closed with Taps and Run Along Home. reporter Patty Jo Mario.
The Huron 4-H Club met at Wilma Jelmeland’s home with nine members present. President Twila Hanson led the session. Ruth Johnston read minutes. Laman taught record-keeping. Members chose demonstrations, planned December 18 Christmas party, and Wilma presented chocolate cookies.
A Virgil 4- H Club group held a surprise birthday party for Florence Harbur at her home Saturday evening. Mrs. William Ruppet and Mrs. Hart attended. The gathering featured games followed by lunch and Florence received several nice gifts.
FIM Led an avernor Bushfield set aside Wednesday to study the 1947 43 budget proposals with A B Blake secretary of finance. He could not indicate changes from current appropriations until the study is complete probably later today. Blake's proposals are based on department head estimates submitted during the fall. His draft underpins the governor's recommendations to the January legislature.
Funeral services were held at Whitewood Swedish Lutheran Church for Mrs. George Broughton. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She had been a Lake Preston resident for years and recently lived with her parents in Arlington where she died, leaving her parents and several brothers and sisters. Dale Rezac and Dalton Fogel, district winners in oratory and dramatic division, will compete in the regional declamatory contest at Mobridge with Professor George McCarty of State College as judge. A note warns whooping cough may occur between ages one day and 80 years.
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