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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
12
Huron Fire Chief Max Teuber urged Huronians to prevent holiday fires. He cited candles near curtains, defective electrical fixtures, and Christmas trees as common causes. He warned that 7,000 of 10,000 annual fire deaths occur in homes and one third of national fire losses come from dwelling fires, about 900000 dollars yearly.
An evening Huronite amateur contest prize goes to a photo at JT Wisconsin Avenue Southwest showing Mrs Gail Campbell feeding a Canadian goose Jumbo. The image, painted by Mrs Peet's daughter in Martha A Buchert's Adult Education class with a tractor, was taken at the Hile artificial lake on the Peet farm.
The Rero One Another Sewing Club met at Almada Rodman's home with twelve members and two visitors, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Will Paulsen. Christmas contests with prizes, gifts exchanged, and lunch served by Mrs. Rodman and Mrs. Kennigan. January meeting will be with Hazel Helmath and Mrs. Issonbraun.
Initiation by candlelight for new YWCA members was held Wednesday at the college. Jeannette Jonax led the service with Helen Prickett at the piano. Miriam Speirs spoke a Christmas story linking it to pledging. Jeannette Noel sang Light of the World. Irene Tidemann, local president, outlined the group’s purpose to unite young people for the Kingdom of God. The ceremony closed with Blessed Be the Tie That Binds and a final prayer led by Mehel Parrett.
In Hitchcock on December 11 special notice of installation of officers held at the Temple in Tulare December 13. Eight Hitchcock members traveled for the event. Mrs Marle Miller Hitchcock installed in Ada and Mrs Sarah Dickson confirmed as marshal for the third year. Lunch followed with Mrs Dickson among the servers.
The Tuesday Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Lacn Howard's home with a luncheon at 1:30 and a Christmas carol sing along. A program directed by the social committee followed the carols.
Hollywood figures admit aging is softened by public image as stars now reveal their true ages. Sally Eilers cites Duchess of Windsor influence, noting many leading ladies claim older ages, with 30 as a common benchmark for today’s top names.
Members of the St. Lawrence High School student council sponsored a Christmas program on December 17. Activities included community singing stunts games and a short play with refreshments provided by the faculty.
Winners in the High School Radio Essay Contest announced from the South Dakota Public Health Association office in Madison. Glen Lee Irene takes first with $70, LaVerne Walsh Fairfax second with $50, Verena Keller Sisseton third with $20. Contestants traveled to Yankton for a talk on Tuberculosis Un discovered Endangers You, then headed home for school.
Mrs. Enoch Hutchinson hosted division No. 4 of the Union Aid Society in Wessington on December 17. Eleven members and guest Mrs. Eva DeHaven attended. Mary J. Henderson led devotions. Leftover bazaar items were sold and Christmas basket donations were collected. Lunch was served by the hostesses.
Wessington High School seniors received individual and class photos from ONeill Photo Company. An “A School Day” album accompanied each order, and the event was reported from Wessington on December 17.
Regional notes list South Dakota counties with organized dates, namesakes, populations, areas, and county seats. Entries include Jackson Kadoka Jerauld Weasington Springs Jones Murdo Kingsbury De Smet Lake Madison Lawrence Deadwood Lincoln Canton Lyman Kennebec Marshall Britton McCook Salem Leela Meade Sturgis Meade and Meade details. a brief update reports Peter Griffin trucking lignite coal from Firesteel and Crain delivering loads.
A 16 year old Huron youth was arraigned in juvenile court before Judge Tom Luby on multiple burglaries and remanded to sheriff custody pending a hearing likely next week. He allegedly confessed in a police statement to five burglaries alongside 18 year old Harvey Ayres, who remains jailed on 2000 bond for circuit court trial. Elmer Morris, linked to storing stolen items, faces trial on concealing stolen goods with a 1000 bond. Mrs Hush Schultz, operator of Quality Grocery, reported the intrusion after suspects lingered near the store. The youths reportedly admitted the break in and four other burglaries, with much loot recovered at the Morris residence.
Wellington announces December 17 concert omits Huron quartet numbers published last week. Proceeds from the silver offering will support Band and Glee Club music and expenses.
Phe Friedman owner of the Golden Rule Department Store now based in Mollywood California is in Wessington inspecting business interests during a special visit dated December 17.
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