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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1942
Page
11
A reflective piece argues against rigid baby progress charts, noting Timothy’s growth defies precise measurement. It emphasizes that early milestones do not predict intelligence and urges patience over perfection in parenting, closing with a reminder of equal future potential for all children.
Washington dispatch reports that soldiers 37 years and older must have their employers initiate discharge requests to return to essential war industry and agricultural work. The Office of War Information notes that the War Manpower Commission and other civil government agencies cannot obtain releases on their own. Each application will be reviewed individually and no discharge will occur unless a trained replacement is ready.
The Maritime Commission announced approval of 22 Liberty ship names chosen by state scrap drive winners. New York selected Lou Gehrig, the first merchant ship named for a baseball star, with other picks including John Burke and M. M. Guhin among public officials, heroes, educators, and diverse figures.
At the Frankfort WRC regular meeting in IOOF on Thursday afternoon about 25 members attended. The department newsletter was read, reports given, and the treasurer was authorized to purchase a war bond from club funds. A Christmas party followed with gifts exchanged. new officers will be installed at the next meeting.
The Borah School pupils under Mrs. Datel elected officers on November 26 with Lenore Marshall as president and Bonavan Pierce as vice president. Joan Pierce became secretary and Carol Licht treasurer. The carnival yielded $20.41 for the school and a Christmas program is set for December 23 with gifts from pupil makers. George Dougherty, a sixth grader, moved away.
Allan Wagner reports two visitors at Sunnyside School last week. County superintendent Miss Long visited Friday morning during arithmetic and remained through first and second grade reading classes. Vernon Kahre's younger brother Lester Kahre also visited. Ruth Brenner notes pupils have read Tales of Shakespeare, including The Tempest Merchant of Venice and Macbeth, with Merchant of Venice cited as the favorite.
Frantic festival suspense escalates as Benny and an ally plan a split up to Canada. One proposes Benny travels by air while the other drives with a clever ice-filled spare tire to thwart customs. They hint at mutual risk and a 50-50 outcome if caught.
Grace Johnston decorates the class with bells and paper candle lilies on the organ. A holly wreath hangs in the window with a small red lantern. The students also set up a Christmas tree this week and added festive decorations.
Hundreds of Lake Preston youngsters joined a Christmas party hosted by local businessmen on December 12. A free movie entertained children in the afternoon followed by treats and festive activities.
Marvin Wagner reports Sunnyside School has put up Christmas decorations featuring Santa faces and red and green bells above the blackboard area, bringing festive spirit to the classrooms and halls.
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