Mattress Making Classes Are Held Seventy-Five Farm Men
Beadle County reports seventy five farm men and women participated in six mattress making training schools this week under the cotton mattress program. Miss Myrtle Swanson led sessions with Miss Olive Neff and Leonard L. Ladd aiding. Participants will supervise local production and arrange suitable workplaces. About 6,000 pounds of cotton and 1,200 yards of ticking have already been shipped for use. Applications for 300 mattresses have been filed, with more rolling in daily. The program is a cooperative effort among farm families extension service surplus marketing administration and agricultural adjustment administration.
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Beadle County
Myrtle Swanson
State Extension Service
Olive Neff
Leonard L. Ladd
Extension Service
Surplus Marketing Administration
Agricultural Adjustment, Administration
Flyweight Towns Tie For Population Honors
The Census Bureau reports a three way tie for the flyweight population crown among Graysonia Arkansas Ophir Cole and Eagle Harbor Maryland each with two residents in the 1940 census Graysonia rose from 694 ten years earlier Ophir did not exist then and Eagle Harbor lost only one resident in 1939 State champions include Mesaba Minnesota Broadview Montana Woburn North Dakota and Witten South Dakota Each entry notes tiny populations and recent history.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Graysonia
Ark
Ophir
Cole
Eagle Harbor
Mesaba
Minn
Broadview
Mont
Woburn
Nld
Witten
S. D
Farm families eligible for mattress materials program
The AAA determines applicant eligibility and extension service oversees the program. Farm families with net income of $500 or less may apply to receive cotton and ticking to make their own mattresses. Committeemen and county and home agent offices hold applications.
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AAA
Extension Service
Esmond Church Hosts Iroquois Congregation Service
Esmond Church welcomed the Iroquois congregation for a Sunday evening service with a joint program by the mixed choir and Rev. la R. Regan delivering the sermon.
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Esmond
la R. Regan
Farewell Party Held Near Gann Valley
A farewell gathering occurred last Saturday evening at the August Engel home northeast of Gann Valley. The event marked the departure of a local resident with neighbors and friends in attendance.
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Gann Valley
Engel Home
Gann
Workers urged to verify social security data with employers
Clayton Brown of the Huron Social Security Board explains that every worker must ensure his name and social security account number match the card exactly on all employer reports. Workers should obtain or replace a card at the Social Security Board office, keep one active account, and ensure wages are credited daily to their account for accurate benefit determinations.
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Clayton
Brown
Huron Social Security Board
Huronite
Social Security Board
John Henry
Igtal Social, Security Board
Rudolph Sinkie Opens Public Farm Sale After Work Start
Valley resident Rudolph Sinkie, a long time Buffalo County figure, began as an assistant in the FSA office at Woonsocket this week. He conducted a public sale last week selling farm equipment and stock.
Livestock Industry On Come-Back Trail In Potter County
Potter County shows signs of a cattle industry comeback as the Gettysburg sales ring attracted many buyers. Last Monday 600 head were sold including 127 sheep 293 hogs and 155 cattle with strong prices a Red Durham heifer weighing over 1300 pounds sold for 115.92 dollars. Mild weather and forage kept stock on pasture through winter reducing feed needs and boosting profits.
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Gettysburg
Potter County
Oswald Westphal
Comeback Trail
Seven Springs Girls Nominated for Queen at Fair
Wessington Springs announces eight candidates Genevieve Bateman Maxine Gravind Bonnie Amy Betty Schaefer Janet Strachan Adeline Theurer and Mary Wade for the second annual South Dakota Children's Aid Fair queen contest in Mitchell. Voters will select a representative for Wessington Springs at the fair, amid local notices on debt secured by the agency.
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Seven Springs
Queen Wesington
NGS
En -Wessinprings
South Dakota
Childrens’ Aid Fair
Mitchell
Wessington
Springs
Genevieve Bateman
Maxine. Giavind
Bonnie Amy
Betty Schaefer
Janet Strachan
Adeline Theurer
Mary Wade
Messington Springs
Note Increase In Business Volume In Huron January 1941
Huron merchants report January business activity rose nine percent from January last year and was the best January since 1932. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis monthly bank debits show Huron at 3 515 000 dollars for the month as part of an eight percent statewide rise. Debits reflect checks drawn by depositors for goods and services, indicating stronger business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of
Minneapolis
James River Grange Names Fourteen New Members
The James River Grange held a regular session at the Grange hall in Hitchcock on Friday with fourteen new members receiving third and fourth degrees. An oyster supper followed. The next meeting is slated for March 7. The Dam es River Grange also met at Broadland hall administering thirds and fourth degrees to over 40 members from Jolly Fairfield and Old Michigan Granges.
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Grangs
Hitchcock
James River Grange
Grange Hall
Dames River Grange
Broadland Hall
Jolly Fairfield
Old Michigan
Wedding and local sports highlight from Huron news
Miss Clara Bakken and George Stafford were married in the groom’s brother A J Stafford home with a reception and trip to the Black Hills. Huron College defeated Dakota Wesleyan 32 to 18 as Mitchell’s Dakota Wesleyan team was outclassed. Coach Darling plans a three day basketball trip for local players to Sioux Falls and Council Bluffs. Mrs Harry Lampe travels to Chicago with husband. more city notes and visits follow.
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Stafford
Huron
Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell
Huron College
Newton
Schroeder
Lindsey
Bloodgood
Harmon
Hill
Bruce
Lambert
Darling
Sioux Falls
Council Bluis
Fremont
Neb
Ry Good
Graves
J. Bonestec
Hogan
H. Spang
Gamble
Harry Lampe
Chicago
Lampe
John Bingenheimer
Per
Wyo
Ru Blount
Ter
Marian Blount
Bingenhrin
Mentholatum Nostril Relief Advertisement Prompt
An old style ad urges readers not to blow their nose hard and promotes Mentholatum for nasal relief. It claims quick clearing of irritated nostrils and reduced sniffling and sneezing with inside and outside application, using a persuasive, exaggerated sales tone.
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Iowa
Sherman A Moe
John
S.S
Eulers
Furriers
Dargest
Bargest
Manielturing
Surriess
Potter
Coronado
Briggs and Stratton
R.C. A
Mantel Neds
Lee Ba Tchee
Gamble Stores
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