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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
7
Congregat directed a Christmas broadcast from Sioux Falls station KSOQ. A. Ly Sorenson presents The little French town of Ahun, population 2000, noting no fires in six centuries.
Way, publisher of the Watertown Public Opinion and associate of Senator Norbeck, mourns his death recalling 23 years of public service. He stresses Norbeck's defense of agriculture and his rise from humble beginnings to high trust, noting Hoover’s praise and the Iceland anniversary invitation.
Blunt R N A held a recent meeting electing officers for the coming year. Oracle Elsie Mitchell, vice oracle Emma Vanderkilk, chancellor Ida Summons, recorder Elizabeth Kirch, receiver Iva Jolicy, marshal Betty B Muller, assistant marshal Mable Roth, inner sentinel Hattie Bable, outer sentinel Genevieve Trask, managers Betty Muller Ida Simmons Mable Roth. Neighbor Mitchell chosen as state delegate. A Christmas party and exchange of gifts followed Monday night.
Fire of unknown origin consumed the Emil Franz barn south of Frankfort early Saturday. While efforts to halt the blaze failed, the loss is put at about 3000 dollars, including seven horses, six cows, five calves, 208 bushels of oats, several tons of hay and other articles.
A vesper service was held at the Congregational Church in Preston on Sunday at 4:30 PM as part of Christmas programs. The event featured choir selections, a Christmas story by Mrs. Marvin Johnson, and a candle lighting ceremony, drawing a sparse crowd. Programs will continue Wednesday evening.
In a 1936 AP feature, Volta Torrey notes marching crowds in Berlin as Germany proclaims renewal amid a Western world uneasy with rising tension. He reflects on history’s ghosts from Charlemagne to Burgundy, contrasting past empire divisions with present unease as Pittsburgh’s Johnstown and other places report tragedy and fear.
Fragmented diary of events and rumors recounting a widespread disaster in the east, political debates in Britain, and social scenes in New York. Mentions include Roosevelt, veterans groups, tax plans, Fairbanks marriage, a polo death, and naval treaty signing in London.
Manchester December 22 relatives from beyond the neighborhood attended the funeral of S W Poage held Friday. Herbert Poage of Saskatchewan Arthur Poage of Ames David Poage and Elsie Geyer of Watertown Les and Mrs F W Erickson of Arlington Mrs S W Poage left Monday for Baxter Texas to stay with her aged mother and other relatives.
Doris Willams, a student at Ames College, is at her parents home, Mr and Mrs C H M Williams, for Christmas vacation. Zelda Mae Banning, a student at Mankato Business College, is visiting her mother, Mrs Inex Banning, for the holiday break.
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