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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
12
Gallup survey shows nearly half of voters favor training for wartime labor for young women. Mrs Roosevelt has urged discussion on national defense training for girls, with supporters arguing it could prevent laziness and boost readiness.
The American Institute of Public Opinion reports nearly half of voters favor training women aged 21 to 35 for wartime jobs. Women voters show stronger approval than men, with support rising among low income groups and among those who see total warfare requiring broader defense roles.
Multiple local items report social events and visits in Wellington Springs Wayland Cavour Erwin Zell and Forestburg. Notables include a first all day Christmas party at Mrs Clifford Hotchkiss home and a January 2 meeting, a Wayland card party with prizes to Eva Wells Elaine Rombough Bern ard Rombough and Arvy Ravenscroft, Edna Elder birthday dinner guests, Harald Blakewell furlough from the Air Corps, visits to relatives in Zell, Wayne Marshall now at Fort Snelling after exams, dinner party hosts Irene Eddy Laura Fjelland, and a surprise birthday party for Mrs Walter Sheffield with card prize winners listed.
The navy announced that 137 Marine officers are recommended for promotion. Sixty two will move from captain to major and 75 from first lieutenant to captain. Harvey S. Walseth of Clear Lake, South Dakota, stationed at Guantanamo Bay, is among the candidates.
A Christmas choir cantata titled On Wings of Angel Song by Ira B. Wilson was performed Sunday evening at Willow Lake. The program highlighted seasonal music with voices joined for the holiday event in Willow Lake.
The third year of the organization saw about 25 voices in the choir directed by Ralph Smith with Gertrude Piers as accompanist. Devotionals were led by Rev. R. Rice. Soloists included Annie Forde soprano Arlein Rekstad alto Edward Meyer tenor and J. S. Ellsworth bass.
Judge delays sentencing for Chris Anderson of Alcester to January 2 after his conviction for second degree manslaughter in the fatal Labor Day altercation with Alcester marshal Alf Amundson. The decision was announced in circuit court Tuesday by Judge John T. Medin.
Wilson shows Navajo jewelry including rings bracelets and turquoise settings as Pico eyes Indian pieces to gift Ronica and Andre orders items for her after admiring a bright ring and bracelet set. The scene shifts to a ranch town edge and makes a note of Indian craftsmanship and a new collection.
In a store scene Andre boasts his skill in crafting a chair from sahuaro ribs with light yet strong construction. He orders it for Mr Bailey while Ronnie admires dolls. Mr Wilson compliments a “lovely miss” as Andre hints at changing the title soon.
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