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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
2
Parker reports two new business buildings under construction on Main Street. George Knapp is building a 3 by 65 auto repair shop of frame and sheet metal with a ten foot set back for future gas pumps. Johnson Bros. are erecting a 24 by 4 structure for their implement business. Both should be ready by January 1.
The Epworth League held a Christmas banquet for the winning side and about fifty young people attended at the M E church dining room. Decor featured Christmas colors and emblem lights, with supper and entertainment following the procession.
In Sioux Falls two men faced municipal court after a liquor deal collapsed. Buckmeyer, who paid $20 for a gallon, claimed Gibson took the money and fled, supplying watered down alcohol. Gibson claimed Buckmeyer owed him $5 from a prior exchange. The case, from January, led to bond set at $2,000 for circuit court.
Lake Preston embraces the Christmas spirit with Main Street decorations. Individual business house trees and a central display attract evening traffic. A large electrically lit star crowns the central intersection tree, and vibrant window displays boost community morale with festive spirit.
South Dakota youths will meet at Watertown January 3 to 4 in a state wide conference sponsored by the South Dakota council of religious education. Judge W N Skinner named general chairman with sub committees to assist. Prominent speakers include Dr P R Hayward Grace Sloan Overton Dr R C Agne and Dr Samuel Keck. First general session opens at 1 35 p m Saturday.
Madison legionnaires will hold a big turkey raffle and carnival December 19 with Auxiliary members assisting at stands and concessions. The event follows a previous successful Thanksgiving effort and will be staged in Madison.
Pierre reports 418 deer were killed in the Black Hills during the November 1 to 20 open season despite poor hunting conditions. Director HL Johnson notes this season is among the largest in recent years, with deer population rising and license numbers likely increasing. US Forest Service lists 5,000 deer in national park areas for 1929, up about 1,000 from 1928.
In SiouX Falls a weary James McKee faced court on intoxication charges. He stayed seated when his name was called and answered he had slept well. Judge Gibbs fined him 25 dollars for the offense.
Wagner decorates for the season with a tree at every business block and large trees at street intersections. Merchants plan a municipal Christmas Eve celebration with candy bags for children from the central street tree.
John W. Wood suffered the loss of three fingers from his right hand while sawing wood at the Van Osdel mill near Yankton. He did not realize the hazard until the accident occurred. Wood was taken to a Yankton hospital where his condition was reported satisfactory.
Vermillion December 15 Stella Anker sophomore in the university gave the first public cello recital of the year in Stagie auditorium. The program included Haydn concerto movements Coltermann pieces Moon Balm Woodman songs by Opal Archer and pieces by Grieg Massenet Offenbach and others.
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