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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
3
Beadle County faces potential russhopper outbreak as egg surveys show eggs across the James River drainage. County Agent Ward Ladd urges egg destruction as the first step, with plowing the most effective method to bury eggs and prevent hatching.
Brookings report cites egg survey by State College entomologist predicting fewer hoppers statewide in 1941 but warns migrations from hotspots could still cause damage. Plans call for 10,243 tons of dry bait vs 19,237 tons last year and emphasize a three point control program: destroy eggs, plant early maturing hopper resistant crops, and reserve poison bait as a last resort.
Wessington division No. 1 of the Union Aid Society held a Christmas party with twenty members present. Guests included Mrs. H W Wedge and other locals. Mrs. John Henninger led the business meeting while Mrs. Speh led devotionals. Lunch followed with a social hour and gift exchange.
Frankfort PTA members met at the school with president Mrs. Roy Wilhelm in charge. The program featured a discussion by Mrs. Gerald Herder and musical selections from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hisele and Mr. and Mrs. Mae Jones. Supt. L. H. Peterson reported on the SDEA convention and Miss Lucille Hanson’s class received the largest attendance award. Ninety books were donated to the school library.
The 1941 Farm Outlook notes the national defense program spurring a $17 billion government push, boosting business activity to 1929 levels with further gains likely. Higher demand for meat dairy and poultry will lift farm prices while surpluses like wheat and cotton may not fare as well. Costs including meat shoes wool clothing gasoline tractors and autos are expected to rise, posing debt risks for farmers.
The Ree Heights Woman's Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. H. H. Wareing’s home. A seven o'clock turkey dinner was served at two decorated tables with holiday motifs. Mrs. H. H. McKelvey read a Christmas story and carols were sung before a gift exchange closed the evening.
Vincent Larson 26 eldest son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Larson of near Erwin died in Tracy Minnesota hospital from injuries after a tractor fall last week. Survived by his parents two sisters and five brothers funeral arrangements not announced.
The Tuesday Club met at the Hoyt Nicholas residence with Miss Dob Berstein assisting. Miss Enz ming er, soon to marry, and Mrs. Cleo Hyndman, a recent bride, received gifts from the club. Mrs. Herbert Specker attended as an out-of-town guest to close the evening.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Miller Jr. of Frankfort at an Aberdeen hospital last Saturday.
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