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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
3
Mitchell December 16 The state WPA administrator M A Kennedy outlined methods to cut WPA rolls in South Dakota to meet budget needs. He said no one was arbitrarily fired and that social security boards may suspend or cancel eligibility for those nearing other assistance.
A South Dakota retiree who moved to Nebraska after a year in the state’s system returns his old age assistance funds to Nebraska Social Security. He states he would still benefit but honors Nebraska’s pledge to take over after a year and thanks South Dakota.
Kennedy said those receiving termination notices can learn the reasons from their county social security supervisor rather than contacting state WPA offices. The remarks stressed directing unemployed individuals, including those not previously in the labor market, to official channels for explanations.
Mrs. Fthel N. Cook of Lead failed to prove in Lawrence County circuit court that improper eyebrow dye procedure caused eye infection and impaired sight. jurors returned verdict for beauty parlor owner Myrtle Gerner and beauty operator Pauline LeFor. Witnesses for defense testified.
Pierre December 16 Candidates and party donors spent 126 114 during the primary and general campaigns to fund state and national officer salaries for three years. Finalists spent 952 205 and primaries 830 909 with several nominees chosen by convention having no primary costs. Republicans led with 48 169 29 disbursements while Democrats spent 47 086 with central committees citing 23 813 27 and 27 084 36 respectively. The Young Republican League and Young Democratic clubs reported smaller sums.
Three contestants from South Dakota colleges faced the Mitchell examining committee to win a Rhodes Scholarship regional exam in Des Moines Iowa Vernon Sladek of Dakota Wesleyan Don Rayle of Sioux Falls College and Jack Heires of Yankton College were tested by Alvin Waggoner Philip chairman M A Brown Chamberlain secretary and W D Wallace University of Minnesota Rhodes scholars selection based on scholarship character and leadership.
The South Dakota PTA will air a program on Station KSOO Sunday at 3 30 PM. Mrs. Morris Hasveld district PTA chair announces talks by Mrs. Gertrude Flyte state chairman a dramatized Christmas story and a male quartet. The national PTA broadcasts on NBC Wednesdays.
Frankfort funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Methodist Church for Louis Schene 90 who died Monday after a long illness. Burial took place at Mount Hope cemetery. A German immigrant he came to Spink County in 1886. He is survived by his wife a daughter Lillie Germany of Sioux Falls and five sons Gustave Reinhardt and Henry of Frankfort Emil of Redfield Otto of Sioux Falls and Louis Jr a daughter Clara and one brother Ernest Schone of Frankfort preceded him in death.
Miss Edna Allen was installed as worthy matron of the Wessington Eastern Star Chapter with Mrs. Mary Allen as installing officer. Arvy Ravenscroft becomes worthy patron and a full slate of officers was named including Gerty Friedman associate matron Will Topp associate patron and Edna Hultman treasurer.
Albert Johnson of Orient and Viola Provaznik of Faulkton exchanged marriage vows Monday evening in the Orient Liberan parsonage with Rev. A. T. Anderson officiating. Witnesses were Ray Nicholson, cousin of the groom, and Mrs. Ione S. Roberts, Faulkton, sister of the bride.
In Bancroft on December 16 the West Side Extension Club met at Mrs. Henry Martens home for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. C. E. Tibbetts and Mrs. George Kaiser led a soup serving demonstration. Twelve members and one visitor attended the gathering.
Mrs Sophie Piemann will spend part of the winter with her brother Wil Feistner and family in Howard after visiting Lane.
Planes will not land regularly at the new municipal airport until runways are graveled. Mayor A N Graft announced the ruling after Civil Aeronautics Authority inspector A H Waite from Chicago reported the field requires about two months of work on the runways.
Mrs. Margaret Ravenscroft departed by train Wednesday evening for Sparta Wisconsin and other state points to visit her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Henry Nichols, and her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Harry Ravenscroft.
Agricultural conservation committee members from 25 central and western South Dakota counties gathered in Pierre to study the 1939 crop acreage allotment program with state soil conservation officials. They will report back to their counties on planned reductions and conservation measures for 1940. A similar session is scheduled in Rapid City.
Mrs Martha Fisher hosted her bridge club at her Wayland home on Wednesday. Three tables played contract bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Gladys Major and Mrs Alice Byers. Lunch was served.
Ralph Eshler and family of Lake View Montana left for their home this week after an extended visit with his father Will Eshler in Wessington.
Special Aid Society division met Tuesday afternoon for a Christmas party at the home of Mrs Clarence Dake. Members exchanged gifts and a luncheon was served.
A daughter was born Tuesday in Faulkton hospital to Mr. and Mrs. O. Eaton. The event was celebrated with a charivari for the parents Tuesday evening.
Canova Commercial Club calendars for 1939 are received and being distributed to Canova and surrounding territory. The calendars are being distributed by the Canova Drug Store continuing the merchants’ local tradition.
PIERRE December 16 The last five field offices for liquidation of South Dakota banks Aberdeen Sioux Falls have been discontinued this month James E Stewart state superintendent of banking said Mitchel closed two weeks ago The department has shrunk from 72 offices and 245 employees in 1927 to 27 now with five more to leave This year will end with six closed banks liquidated pending litigation Appropriations peaked at 541500 in 1925-26 and 1926-27 and have fallen to 14600 last year Jensen era remarks continue.
Stewart reported that in 1937 the administration liquidated 165 banks and reduced personnel from 81 to 0. Field offices dropped from 16 to 0 over the past two years.
Six year old Mary Lea Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Miller suffered severe burns on face arms and hands when attempting to light a fire with gasoline at Carpenter on Tuesday afternoon. Parents were away and she received first aid then was taken to a Huron hospital where she is recovering.
Funeral services held in Frankfort for Lester Stedman formerly of Frankfort and Minneota Minnesota. Rites conducted by Rev J E Robinson of Redfield with burial in Mount Hope cemetery. Stedman was a blacksmith in Frankfort for years and is survived by his wife Edith who remains in Frankfort with relatives.
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