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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1939
Page
3
In Pierre on December 30 state agencies agreed to join a single merit system to obtain federal funds. The three man council will appoint a supervisor to conduct exams for applicants. Cost sharing and applicant qualifications are still being determined as agencies align with federal requirements.
Gettysburg reports the state highway commission uses old automobiles found at the city dump to alter a stream near White River during highway work. Trucks haul the scrap for free, with drivers noting city officials welcomed the removal at no cost, despite occasional fees for disposal.
Lake Preston hosted an alumni banquet with about 100 attendees at the Fraternity Hall. The Retekah Lodge served the meal and program featured Ruth Johnson on piano, talks by Lucile Paterson and Carmen Bates, readings by Dorothy Maxam and Muriel Stubbjacreola, and quartet numbers by Gazook Lewis McDonald and Adtseth. Officers elected included Dr. Melvin Jensen as president and Leona Jensen as vice president with Alvin Hegelund as secretary treasurer.
The article notes the long planetary influence of Mars Jupiter and Saturn since July 1 affecting climate. It cites Mars proximity raising temperatures five to six degrees at Huron and predicts a return to normal January February. It foresees heavier snowfall from late February into March and early April.
The second annual Bancroft High School alumni banquet was held Wednesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Bruce Huddleston served as toastmaster, Supt. Finley gave the main address, and Lucille Thaden welcomed guests with Gaylord Barber responding. The program featured a vocal solo by Russell M. Olmsted and speeches by Alice Costello and Velma Anderson. The roll call showed every graduating class since 1925 except 1926 represented, with the 1934 group largest at eight members. After dinner served by Eastern Star Chapter women, attendees danced to Louie Lang's Orchestra of Huron.
Miss Ruth Sickles and Leta James, teachers in Arlington and Winner schools, returned for vacation visits. Elaine Meyer of the Ideal school faculty and Alice Riel from a rural Doland school also came home. Gwen Dolyn Baptist, Northern State Teacher's College student, and R Wayne Hamilton with Ward Schnetzer from Brookings State College are home for vacation. Audrey Peterson of Best and Williams in Huron spent Sunday and Monday with family.
WISSINGSON SPRINGS December 30 Special Barrett Lowe was installed as Kiwanis president at the regular meeting Tuesday Loyd Rhodes became vice president Price treasurer and J Carsa secretary. Directors for the coming year are Gene Smith Frank Densen Howard Hern Henry Anderson Leonard Leischner Bruce Harris Mead Benson and L E Ausmann. Guests at Bonilla include Mrs Paul Newton and daughter and Mrs Ralph Sickles and son from Rapid City. Sickles visits Tulare. will return January 2.
South Dakota farm notes report rising crop profits as wheat prices surge in Chicago and officials note a $2,350,000 value gain from higher prices. Dust storm filming is staged by Jack Towers to illustrate crop hazards. Grasshopper migrations show variable infestations with delayed impact. Wellington reports a wedding and local job changes, while Wolsey lodge installs officers for the new year.
A 600 party hosted Tuesday evening at the Walt Tranter home honors their three daughters home for the holidays. Prizes awarded at six tables include high score to Will Pautsch and Mrs Earl Spinner, traveling prize to Mrs Lloyd Dennis, and consolation prizes to Mrs Ed Johnson and Floyd Curtis. A late hour lunch followed.
Gettysburg selects its 1940 fire department officers after reporting only 11 fire calls in 1939 with four rural assists and successful property saves. Chief George Adams has served since 1929, with G W Hart Clarence Stewart as assistants and a full slate of parade and admin roles noted.
St Lawrence public school teachers spent Christmas vacations visiting in other communities. Frances Flint at Doland, Josephine Coulter near Madison, Iris Beade in Artesian, Calvin Endel in Miller and Alpena, Walter Anderson in Kansas City Mo. J W Lemohn Gladys Austin and Tudor Soney stayed in St Lawrence. School resumes Tuesday January 2.
Special news item lists local residents spending holidays at home in Iroquois with students from Notre Dame Academy State College Huron Northern State Teachers College Iowa State University and Aberdeen. Also notes Mrs Bert Van Voorhis visiting Hitchcock after her husband’s illness and leg amputations, with his recovery described as good.
Denver dispatch reports a severe fire year in South Dakota with 18 fires in Black Hills and Harney National Forests including the McVey blaze of July termed the worst in state history. The region logged 738 fires, burning 223 248 acres of government land and 4 599 acres of private land, with 50 miles of fire line built and 1 800 men deployed.
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