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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
5
United States Army Air Force advance striking force sorties over El Agheila blasted and strafed enemy concentrations as P47s and fighter bombers attacked targets in the area. The action, reported by Frank L. Martin, emphasizes sustained air pressure on Axis positions along the El Agheila line.
At a forward North Africa air base hundreds of Americans watched a JU-88 bomber dive toward the field. Anti aircraft fire hit the aircraft, it exploded in flame and crashed beside the base killing two crewmen and wounding others.
The Bryant fire department and city council organized a Monday blackout with wardens patrolling sections of the city and a doctor and first aid attendants on standby. The entire city remained in darkness from 8:30 to 10:20 p.m. indicating a coordinated safety exercise.
An announcement dated December 10 lists the 1942-43 Highmore yearbook staff chosen by the editor, assistant editor, journalism committee, and two advisors Miss Wilson and Mrs. McDonald. Named are Editor Bonnie Westcott, assistant Irene Steley, business manager Gordon Ray, sales manager John Meyer, class editors Dennig Hamlin Elizabeth Novak Elna Peterson, activity editors Janet Holzman Ruth Gaehrinss Aline McDonald, sports editor Bob Maher, snapshot editor Evelyn Hare, art editors Miriam Whipple Harold Aasby, feature editors Jayne Ellerton Dean Straight.
Durant, founder of General Motors, released from Hurley Hospital “well on the way to recovery” after an operation in November. The 1-year-old founder who helped shape the auto industry had earlier recovered from a stroke and long ago left GM, later regaining control and enduring a storied financial career.
Hollywood star Robert Taylor and Barbara Stanwyck petitioned Los Angeles Superior Court to shed their real names and be known by their stage identities Spangler Arlington Brugh and Ruby Stevens. They cite property and legal rights tied to their stage personas.
Pfe Melvin Weisner returned to a California camp after a furlough at his parents home Mr and Mrs H E Weisner and other relatives and friends. He was a dinner guest at the Theo Huss home Saturday.
New York reports the liquor industry is rationing stocks on a voluntary basis to stretch supplies over four years. Distilleries halted production in October for war needs and now produce industrial alcohol for war materials. expected aging makes a four year horizon plausible. Total liquor taxes approximate 6.16 dollars per gallon including federal excise and state taxes.
Rapid City report describes N A Seeley in a friendly game Monday night during which he was dealt an ace and king in three suits plus an ace and king in two others and bid seven no trump. His partners were Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Wick. The scene occurred as a playful sight during a local blackout.
Mrs. Lo Gilbert, 83, early Clark resident, died at her home from a heart attack. Funeral at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Friday at 11:15 a.m. Rev. J. G. Ward officiating. Burial in West Merton Cemetery. Born July 18, 1859 in Osberg Wisconsin she married Leonard D Gilbert in 1881. The couple moved to Clarke area before 1904. Survived by son Charles J. Gilbert of Mitchell, six grandchildren and other relatives. one son and two daughters preceded her in death.
Pvt Wesley Busch of Ft. Knox Kentucky spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Dan Costello in Bancroft. He has been in Rapid City.
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