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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
8
John Raabe, 75, hospitalized in Huron after a serious Saturday incident, has shown improvement following several blood transfusions. Reported by special dispatch, he was taken to the hospital earlier in the day and is described in stable condition.
WPA officials told a congressional committee the Works Progress Administration could adjust funds to aid Midwest drought relief if great needs are shown. Aubrey Williams said spreading funds was possible though current allocations are earmarked and no extra burden expected. Committee members from South and North Dakota and Nebraska planned state surveys to assess relief needs and agency capacity before seeking additional emergency appropriations.
In Pierre on December 22 an official opinion states religious, charitable and educational institutions are not exempt from the 3 percent state sales tax on merchandise. The ruling clarifies that retail sales taxes apply to the privilege of making retail sales, measured by gross receipts, and cover these institutions.
The attorney general advised that a county commissioner cannot be reimbursed from county funds for installing and maintaining a home telephone. State's Attorney Charles B. N. Gorsuch of Aberdeen noted that county funds may be spent only for county purposes.
Pierre December 22 The South Dakota board of regents has the power and authority to administer gifts in trust for state educational institutions the attorney general informs Dr C W Pugsley president of State college at Brookings In his ruling request Pugsley explained that State college may receive a gift from the La Verne Noyes Foundation to be held in trust for tuition purposes.
Mrs. Adam Nagle of Potter Farm, 11 miles north east of Gettysburg, sustained severe burns to her hand on Saturday while attempting to use soap from a kettle of boiling lard. A niece assisting her incorrectly moved the lard kettle to the floor, prompting the accident.
A fragment indicates a woman, unaware something had been set off the stove, was rushed to Gettysburg for medical aid. Details are sparse but the incident involved a stove mishap and urgent care.
Tom Babes of Gettysburg was brought before a U S Commissioner on a federal charge of selling liquor to Indians. He pleaded not guilty, posted $1,000 bond, and the case will go before the Aberdeen grand jury in January. If indicted, trial set for the spring term in Pierre.
Burdette Township schools will begin Christmas vacation Thursday December 22. Classes resume January with sessions to be announced later.
College and university students returning to Frankfort for Christmas include Armand Christopherson of the University of Minnesota Lola Olson studying beauty culture in St Paul Arlenn Reynolde and Margaret Franz from Dakota Wesleyan Mitchell and Les Valder a Yankton College senior.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Herb Smith and Norvel Smith with Loraine of Montevideo Minn and Mr and Mrs Walter Sotersmoen of Minneapolis. The Smiths were former Frankfort residents and Mrs Sotersmoen is formerly Dorothy Smith.
The Congregational Ladies Aid elected its president with Mrs. N. T. Hickcox reelected and an annual financial report showing earnings of 180.70. The item notes the group’s ongoing activities and year’s fundraising.
Readable fragments indicate ministers will hold services each Sunday in his absence and the Watch Night service planned for New Year’s Eve has been canceled due to the pastor’s absence. The item notes scheduling adjustments at the church and reflects ongoing impact on year-end worship plans.
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