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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

3

Springs College Boosts Rating In University Review

WESSINGTON SPRINGS December 21 Special Wessington Springs College meets University of South Dakota junior college standards. The report notes improved scholastic standing driven by stronger library and science departments. Equipment ranks with top junior colleges except one. library added many departmental and general volumes plus 20 to 30 new periodicals. Inspection by Dean Arthur M. Pardee occurred November 21. California trip noted as well with four locals leaving December 21 to visit friends and relatives for a month.

Wessington Springs Des Wessington Springs College University of South Dakota Pres W. A. Harden Arthur M. Pardee University

Sioux Falls Retail Holiday Business Jump

Sioux Falls retail holiday business rose from five to fifteen percent in a sampling of fifteen stores. E Sherwood Miller, manager of the Associated Retailers, noted heavy apparel overshoes and heating apparatuses barely held their own while mild weather helped out of town buying.

Siouk Falls Sioux Falls E. Sherwood Miller Associated Retailers

Happy Hustlers Meet With Mrs Crossman

The Happy Hustlers Extension Club held a Christmas gathering at Mrs Mabel Crossmans home last Friday evening. The event featured carols readings and Santa Claus gifts for children. Husbands played cards and about 35 people shared an oyster supper at midnight.

Happy Hustlers Crossman Miller Happy Hustlers’ Extension Club Mabel Crossman Santa Claus

Pastime Club Meets in Frankfort for Christmas Exchange

Mrs. Alice Andersen hosted the Pastime Club in Frankfort last Thursday. Eleven members and four guests shared candy recipes and exchanged gifts, followed by a luncheon.

Frankfort Alice Andersen

Real Estate Transfers in Beadle County

Beadle County HO transfers property from L C to Henry F and Hertha Pageler of Hitchcock South Dakota for $900. The parcels include lots 6 7 8 and 8 of Outlet J Raschke and Witmar’s addon to Broadland South Dakota.

Beadle County HO

KruGon Promises Relief From Digestive Worries

Mrs Donica C Serbich of 435 Utah Ave NE Huron credits KruGon with curing her chronic constipation and related ailments after suffering gas pains sour stomach indigestion bloating and terrible backaches. She reports improved digestion restored energy and sleep following use of the laxative tonic and notes it is sold by H H Humphrey's Drug store in her city.

Conical Serbich Donica C. Serbich Utah Ave N.E. Huron H.W. Humphrey Deug KruGon Back Paine tuGon H. H. Humphrey

Old Indian Fighter Celebrates Birthday in Oldham

Hany F. Conrad, last of Kingsbury County’s old Indian fighters, marked his 83rd birthday. A former member of the 3rd U.S. Cavalry in the 1870s, he served with General Crook against plains tribes along the Platte in western Nebraska, later fighting marauders near the White River. He was honorably discharged and has lived in Oldham since 1915. Now in good health, he remains active and engaged in public life.

Oldham Hany F. Conrad Kingsbury County United States Cavalry George Crook Platte River Nebraska White River

Frankfort PTA Hosts Rural School Program Evening

Frankfort December 21 special report Pupils of a rural school taught by Miss Lucille Hangen presented an interesting program at the Frankfort PTA meeting Mrs Harold Fehlman discussed recreation for children two local selections were sung by Mrs Mack Jones the mixed chorus directed by Miss Verdam sang two numbers enrollment reached 63 members secretary reported light refreshments and a social hour concluded the event.

Frankfort PTA Lucille Hangen Harold Fehlman Mack Jones Miradame

Frankfort School to Serve Hot Lunches after Jan 4

Rural pupils at Frankfort school will receive noon hot lunches starting January 4. The hot dish will be prepared daily under the supervision of Mrs. Leona Dorsey, as announced by school officials.

Frankfort Leona Dorsey

Nicholsons mark 25th wedding anniversary

Forestburg residents celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jesse Nicholson with a family dinner last Saturday evening attended by close family and friends.

Forestburg Jesse Nicholson

Installation Held At Frankfort Lodge

A joint installation ceremony last Friday seated new officers for the Frankfort Eastern Star Chapter and Masonic Lodge. Installing officers were Mrs. Wade Underhill and Harry Speight. A bouquet was presented to Julia Gellhaus as new worthy matron, followed by music and readings. Visitors from Redfield and Doland attended, with 120 guests served refreshments at long decorated tables.

Frankfort Lodge Frankfort Eastern Star Chapter Masonic’ Lodge Wade -Underhil OFS Harry Speight Redfield Masona Julia Gellhaus A. Kubitz Tom Ingalls Doland W. Selix

Woonsocket Royal Neighbors Elect Officers

The Woonsocket Royal Neighbors elected officers at their meeting in Steichenhall. Jennie Weir was named oracle, Nina Thomas vice oracle, Hattie Webb chancellor, Emma March recorder, Kathryn Keller receiver, Myrtle Kessler marshal, Walter Gensidden manager, Mabel Beigh inner sentinel, Florence Christenson outer sentinel. Lunch followed at City Cafe.

Woonsocket Steichenhall Jennie Weir Oracle Nina Thomas Hattie Webb Emma March Kathryn Keller Myrtle Kessler Walter Gensidden Mabel Beigh Inner Sentinel Florence Christenson Outer Sentinel City Cafe

Martha Warner Dies in California at 86

Announcement from Willow Lake notes death of Mrs. Martha Warner aged 86 in San Diego California on December 12 after returning from South Dakota visit. Former Willow Lake resident, she leaves two sons and a daughter. Burial was in San Diego.

Martha Warner California Willow Lake San Diego Calif South Dakota

Dedicate Rural School Building in Kingsbury County

In Oldham on December 21 the Kingsbury County rural school system added a modern six mile west building. Miss Ruby Brown led the dedication program with Nick Hoffman giving the school’s history and Mrs Ida B. Alseth county superintendent delivering remarks. The WPA project cost about 4200 dollars and features a furnace heated basement and a full basement, with music readings and plays by students.

Oldham Kingsbury County Ruby Brown Nick Hoffman Ida B. Alseth

Whitewood school becomes community center on lake shore

The Whitewood Township school, once among Kingsbury County’s earliest schools built in 1882 under BR S Gleason, is repurposed as a community center. It sits in a grove by Lake Thompson, part of a six school system. The school board includes Mrs. Paul Miller, clerk, John G Nelson, and John Hoberg, chairman.

Kingsbury County BR. S. Gleason Whitewood Lake Thompson Paul Miller John G Nelson John Hoberg

Christmas Party Held By Carpenter Study Club

The Carpenter Study Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Walter Madsen’s home last Friday. Members sang carols played games and exchanged gifts while the hostess served lunch. The next meeting is set for January 4 at the Earl Miller home with Mrs. Frank Bottger assisting.

Walter Madsen Carpenter Carpenter Study Club Walter Macsen Earl Miller Frank Bottger

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