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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
3
Live news from Pierre outlines a 145 page Planning Board report urging immediate legislative action across eleven fields including agriculture resources public works and education. It calls for new laws and amendments to existing statutes plus county and federal cooperation with a range of appropriations and regulatory measures.
Lewis Walker, a junior at Vermilion University, is back in Blunt for the holidays. He spent time away from campus and is now visiting local family and friends.
Lake Preston reports a very strong Christmas trade with local firms seeing the best season in years. Merchants credit ideal weather, good roads, and soil conservation checks helping farmers, with one merchant noting close to boom-time activity.
A Yuletide candle light service drew a large crowd at the Presbyterian Church in Miller with a choir of two voices, trumpeters, and a program including carols, a piano and cello solo, a Christmas story reading, and a tableau with Mary in a lit setting. Verlyn Hewett and Maxine Smith performed solos and the event was sponsored by the church choir.
Miller December 22 Special reports Ian Persic, local produce buyer, purchased 40 000 rabbits killed in nearby regions, 12 000 bought last week. He staffs 12 men for skinning and stretching hides to be shipped to New York. About 1800 skins are market ready daily. One skinner can process 500 rabbits in 10 hours. Carcasses have value after brining and sorting. top quality are sold via Fur Growers Cooperative Buying agency and to Silver Fox breeders for animal food.
Juveniles of the D of H Lodge 55 of De Smet held a Christmas party and officer election at the Guild Hall. Jean Curley was elected president with Lucile Wilde as past-president, Maxina Meyers and Shirley Wulff as vice-presidents, Virginia Williamson as secretary, Neva Munger as treasurer, and several others serving in roles. Forty youths and 25 guests attended, followed by a short program and a gift exchange.
The Women's Relief Corps in Frankfort held its annual Christmas party after a regular business meeting. Readings and notes preceded a pot luck lunch and gift exchange. Mrs. Clara Schone received a gold recognition pin for her service. The January 7 meeting will install officers.
Erwin High School juniors staged Here Comes Charlie to a large Saturday audience. Under Miss Florence Kulik’s direction the cast included Juanita Anderson Elmer Sorenson Ralph Vincent Marjorie Johanneson Phyl Peon Ruby Holton Margaret Coulson Andrew Halvorson Clarence Neve Elwood Walkow and others.
In Hand County 263 men and women filed for Old Age Assistance. Total paid to date is 122, and 206 applications have been sent to Pierre for approval. December saw 128 applications sent, with 38 pending action, 44 of which arrived in December.
Those arriving for Christmas holidays include Mayo Wels Mock Faulkton teacher Lag Valder of Enkton College Margaret Franz Harold and Harry Phillips of Dakota Weather Jeyan of Mitchell Lola Olson beauty culture student in Paul Minn
A Sunday morning blaze on the Murphy residence roof caused limited damage as passengers waiting for a late train raised the alarm. Fire officials believe an overheated stove sparked the 428 blaze, which gained headway before firefighters contained it.
Vermillion December report by W H K Over director of the University of South Dakota museum notes beaver populations have grown since 25 years ago. About 100 beavers live within 15 miles of Vermillion with three Missouri River colonies and others along Vermilion and Clay creeks. Beavers praised for ponds that supply water to farms, while timber damage remains minor. A 16 inch diameter cottonwood stump was shown, the state record being 18 inches along Cascade Springs. Beavers tend to fell trees toward water and are increasingly raised in captivity for fur.
Frances Wiedenman arrived home from Northern Normal for the holidays to Blunt.
Woonsocket School staged a two act operetta The Miser's Dream at the municipal auditorium on Friday evening Dec 18. The cast included Byron Hull Wallace Warner Herbert White Bruce Crosswall Lyle Authier Jack Dempster Eli Selfishness Harry Jensen Elf Unlind nest Yolney Frank Warner and other elves with dame Marjorie and Mother Goose. A chorus of about 44 pupils from grades three through eight performed under Mrs. Kermit C Johnson. Woonsocket High School orchestra provided numbers during intermission and before the program.
Frankfort special report says the local Order of the Eastern Star and the Masons held a joint installation Friday evening at their host. Mrs Gragg Underhill installed officers with help from Mrs Jean Weisflock and Mrs Ella Olson. Retiring matron received past matron's jewel. retiring patron Tom Torkelson received badge. Pearl Drayer named worthy matron. program included readings and songs. Harry Speight installed Masons with Tom Torkelser as installing marshal. Lloyd Wilson leads new Masonic officers. Refreshments followed.
The Manchester Extension Club held its December meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Andrew Anderson's home with 27 members present. Lunch was served by Mrs. Victor Larson, Mrs. Leonard Sherman and Miss Mary Jane ROWEN, as Mrs. G. C. Barnes led the business session and roll call. Mrs. H C Rowen demonstrated salads and Mrs. Guy Strub showed how to make neck scarfs.
A social gathering featured a presentation by members and exchanged presents. Guests included Mrs. Charles Hall and Mrs. Art Flindt, with Mrs Be Smet and daughters of the hostess noted among attendees.
In Frankfort on December 22 the Rebekahs Odd Fellows and families held their annual Christmas party. The group exchanged gifts after the meeting, enjoyed a brief program, and shared a pot luck lunch. Installation of officers is set for January 7.
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