Rail Hearing Sets Tomorrow on Abandoning Line
About 200 delegates are expected at the Public Utilities Commission hearing in Spink County to consider North Western Railroad's request to abandon passenger trains 106 and 107 between Watertown and Pierre. Churchill says the 216 mile line costs more than it earns, with a $100 daily out of pocket loss, excluding stations wages fuel and track maintenance. Delegations from Clark Doland Redfield Gettysburg Onida Blunt and others will attend. the hearing may last two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield
Public Utilities ‘Commission
Spink County
North Western Railroad
Watertown
Pierre
I. A. Churchill
Huron Law
Churchill Churchill
Churchill
Clark
Doland
Gettysburg
Onida
Blunt
Gettysburg Groups Install Officials In Local Ceremonies
In Gettysburg, Masons and OES members were installed last week. Worshipful master A Schneller and Worthy Patron Mary Sar Rent led their respective ceremonies with officers named for each group. Charles E Harris acted as installing officer for both organizations.
Tulare WSCS names officers and plans Christmas boxes
Laura Price was elected president of Tulare WSCS at a church meeting. Beryl Schultze became vice president. Officers include Ethel Binger recording secretary Emma Price treasurer Elsie Price missionary work chairwoman Mrs J C Trier social relations chair Mrs O N Radcliffe student work secretary Floryce Arneson women and girls secretary Hazel Boyd children’s work secretary Mary Willett literature and publications secretary Nellie Walsh. A lesson and readings were given by members and a solo sung. Devotions were led and business session managed. Plans formed to send Christmas boxes to Mitchell M E hospital and Salvation Army. Future meetings begin at two o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amuare
Spegal
Laura Price
Tulare
WSCS
Beryl Schultze
Ethel Binger
Emma Price
Elsie Price
J. C. Trier
O. N. Radcliffe
Floryce Arneson
Hazel Boyd
Mary Willett
Nellie Walsh
N. Radcliffe
Oscar Oleson
Bert Dilley
George Price
M. E. Hospital
Mitchell
Salvation Army
Scarlet fever case reported at Lake Preston area
A scarlet fever outbreak leads to quarantine of the family of Reverend C Eid. Audrey Eid, an eighth grade pupil and lead in The Invited Member, contracted illness delaying the YCL play. The Ing Berg family is quarantined and several chicken pox cases are noted in Lake Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Lake Preston
Eid
Audrey Eid
YCL
Ing Berg
Lake Preston
Couple Honored At Ree Heights Event
A Community Club dinner and wedding shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schock at the Will Bick home. Lillian Peitz was the bride. A mock wedding featured Stella Hammill and others, with a quartet performing and a two tier cake. Guests included the Schocks, Jesse Beck, Gladys Ulmer, and new members Lillian Schock and Mrs Ulmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Heights
Edward Schock
Will Bick
Santa Claus Coming to Lake Preston on December 20
Santa Claus is due to arrive in Lake Preston on Saturday December 20. The Commercial Club sponsors his visit with a free show and treats included in the program. Local businessmen are backing additional promotional events in the meantime.
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Santa Claus
Lake Preston
Santa’Claus
Busines Men
Holiday Highway Caution Is Urged in South Dakota
South Dakota safety officials urged extreme caution during holiday travel after highway deaths rose to 138 by November 30, with 104 more accidents and 61 more injuries than the prior year. State officials urged early starts, slower driving, and proper winter equipment including chains to reduce deaths and aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota
Olive Ringsrud
W. J. Goetz
State Motor Patrol
National Safety Council
Pilots Trained At State College Scattered Across Continents
South Dakota State College students trained in Civilian Pilot Training are spread from Florida and Texas to the west coast and Canada. Notables include Donald W. Johnson in the Canadian Royal Air Force and naval reserve enrollees Clifford Whitmore, Bill R. Brooks, Leonard Roggeveen, Milton Overvaag, with Army Air Corps members Arthur Bridsell, Max Rayburn, William Stimson, and Anthony Engels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
South Dakota State College
Prairie College
Florida
Texas
West Coast
Canada
Donald W. Johnson
Flandreau
Royal Air Force
Naval Reserve
Clifford Whitmore
Bill R. Brooks
Philip
Leonard Roggeveen
Sioux Falls
Milton Overvaag
Dell Rapids
Army Air Corps
Arthur Bridsell
Dupree
Max Rayburn
Hurley
William Stimson
Highmore
Anthony Engels
Gettysburg
Deadwood Attorney Resigns Judgeship
Deadwood on December 15 reports Gale Wyman resigns as city attorney to focus on his role as Lawrence County Judge. Bushfield appointed him to fill Judge Harold J. Shea’s term after resignation in November.
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Deadwood
Gale Wyman
Lawrence County
Harlan ‘J."bushfield
Harold J. Shea
Willing Workers Meet Troquois Christmas Exchange
The Willing Workers Club gathered last Thursday at Margaret and Etta Warrenner homes for a pot luck noon meal. Eleven members with husbands and two guests Lola Knouse and Janetta Ward attended. Janetta Ward joined the group. Christmas gifts were exchanged. next meeting set for January 8 at Lola Knouse’s home.
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Willing Workers Club
Margaret
Etta Warrenner
Lola
Knouse
Janetta Ward
Long -Knouse
Popcorn Victim Flown To Hospital In Rapid City
In Rapid City a 15 month old boy Larry Hajak nearly choked on a popcorn confection. His parents Mr and Mrs Ed Hajak rushed him to hospital as helpers attempted to clear the airway. The infant was flown for urgent medical treatment after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Larry "Hajek
Larry
Ed- Hajak
Hawaii Residents Marooned In 8. D War Refugees
Mrs. Ralph Rogers of Honolulu and her two children are refugees staying with her sister Mrs. George McBride after being stranded by air raids. The Rogers had been visiting relatives in Doland and here and planned to sail home in January. Mr. Rogers, a Honolulu hotel manager, confirmed safety by phone after the first air raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rogers
Honolulu
George McBride
Rogers
Doland
Esmond WSCS Officers Named For Next Year
Esmond WSCS met at the hall with hostesses including Mrs. Donald Widman and Mrs. Herbert Fen ner. Ray Miller was elected president with 0 G Hoeye as vice president Verna Hoeye as secretary and Frank Richards as treasurer. The annual New Year dinner was canceled.
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Esmond
Esmond Wscs
Gehlg
Donald Widman
Herbert Fenner
Clyde Snedaker
Burdette Aughenbaugh
Bertha Hannah
Ray Miller
0. G. Hoeye
Verna Hoeye
Frank Richards
New Y Car
Modernize House Now urged by FHA official
SIOUX PALLS December 15. Federal Housing Manager N I Bre en told Huron property owners there is time to modernize for winter. Check roof plumbing heating and walls for defects to prevent storm damage. FHA offers a Check List and a Property Improvement Credit Plan financed by private capital through lending institutions. Details available from lenders dealers or the State FHA office in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. I. Breen
Huron
FHA
Blegan
Federal Housing Administration
Blegen
Sioux Falls
Penguins Swim Habits in Quick Travel and Leisure
A note on penguin behavior states that when rushing they dive underwater to travel, but during leisure trips they stay near or on the surface. The distinction highlights how penguins adapt their mode of movement to purpose and distance.
OES And Masons Hold Installation At Blunt
Blunt December 15 Special Ris ing Sun Chapter OES and Lodge No 12 AF and AM held joint installation last Thursday evening. Masonic officers installed by Elmer Lund of Pierre include Worshipful Master Maurice Howard senior warden Melyi Reinscheidt junior warden Orville McDonald senior deacon Willis Hoard junior deacon Harry Kier treasurer Harry Glans secretary John Moore senior steward Frank Moore junior steward Clifford Smaltiyer William McTravey. OES officers installed by Mrs Gertrude Pigney include Worthy Matron Beulah McDonald worthy Patron Stuart McDaniel associate Matron Frances Carey associate Patron Joseph Higgins conductress Leona Furlow associate conductress Elizabeth Wolvington secretary Opal Kozel treasurer Bess McDaniel chaplain Etta Higgins marshal Helen Rau organist Winifred Leeper Ada Bernice Rau Ruth Velma Fern Bohning Esther Mabel Peterson Martha Gertruda Pigney Electa Irene McDaniel warden Mabel Wiedenman sentinel William McThravey. Mrs Pigney completed 25 years as secretary to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UHL LY Suuku
Masonic
OES
Masons
A. Schneller
A. E. Ronne
E. J.von Wald
Ross Richardson
Charles Miller
L. I. Pierce
Patsy McNeeley
Vern Lotiwood
E. H. Collins
Finn Dahlquist
Robert Watke
Tyler
Saul Siegel
CBS
Mary Sar- Rent
Charles E. Harris
Salome McNeeley
Patsy McNeely
Mary Meyers
Hallie Pardee
Mac Harris
Iva M. Breene
Juna Miller
Gladys School
Adah
Grace Sedgwick
Ruth
Lois Newland
Esther
Ellice Tousley
Martha
la Vide George
Electa
Maybelle Scheller
Myrtle Christiansen
Sentinel
Sybil Frick
Reinscheidt
Orville McDonald
Willis Hoard
Harry Kier
Harry Glans
John Moore
Frank Moore
Clifford ‘Smaltyier
William McTravey
Gertrude Pigney
Beulah McDonald
Stuart McDaniel
Frances Carey
Joseph Higgins
Leona Furlow
Elizabeth Wolvington
Opal Kozel
Bess McDaniel
Etta Higgins
Helen Rau
Winifred Leeper
Ada
Bernice Rau
Velma Fern Bohning
Mabel Peterson
Gertruda Pigney
Irene McDaniel
Mabel Wiedenman
William McThravey
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Chicago
Bob Johnson
Groton
Bob ‘Dailey
Forrest A. Fenn
Arnold Nelson
Polley
Springs
Myron Kromminga
Lennox
Clark McCone
Edfield
State College
Hawaii
Dante
America
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Prince Albert
Via
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