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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1940

Page

11

Fire destroys Willow Lake frame building in main street

Willow Lake scene reports a frame building on the north end of Main Street was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. The John Frolich estate owned structure served as a residence for the Ed Phillips family. The blaze caused by a gasoline stove explosion drew help from the Vienna fire department. Another building owned by Mary Mundhenke was damaged. insurance covered part of the loss on the French building, contents uninsured. Sheriff reports indicate. Roy E. Roney, 56, Sioux Falls pharmacist for 35 years, died Sunday after a stroke. survivors include his widow, a daughter, and Jay Roney of Yankton.

Willow Lake John Frolech Ed Phillips Vienna Mary Mundhenke Frenech F. Dauggist Sioux Falls Roy. E. Roney Jay Roney Yankton

Speaker Warns on Alcohol Evils at Wessington Event

W. Roy Herg, executive secretary of Allied Youth, spoke at Wessington Springs High School about the evils of beverage alcohol and its connections to crime, health issues, and traffic accidents. He cited athletes and doctors and also spoke at the local college the previous evening.

Wessington Springs W. Roy Herg Allied Youth Wessington Springs High School Berg

A Gardenia Misunderstanding at the Opening Event

In a crowded foyer nest of gardenias, Ann mistakes a man for a rendezvous partner after receiving a letter she recognizes as her own. The scene shifts to a comic misread, with gardenias everywhere and a line about a lonely refined gentleman. A young man notes the mix up and Ann departs in mortified haste, vowing she is a sap. To Be Continued. Mary to Take Exams.

Ann Ward TF Am Mary Wessington Springs Ralph Bramwell

Smart New Shirtwaister Pattern Ad

The classic shirtwaister shown in a new version with stitched seams and an inverted front pleat. Describes fit, fabric suggestions, and that Pattern No. 8624 fits sizes 14 to 42 with yardage details and ordering instructions from The Evening Herald Pattern Service.

West Wacket Drive Chicago

Club Year Plans For 4-H County Leaders Meet

About 25 Jevaders from 20 4-H clubs attended the Miller meeting Friday. Esther Taskerud of the state extension department presented the coming year's music program focused on Scandinavian music and a health project on cleanliness. Tyrus Thompson, district club leader, covered records and reports. Ratily Day is slated for April as the first activity. Leaders named Art Allen chairman, Mrs Louis Arbogast vice chairman, Mrs Louis Lanz secretary-treasurer. They will select a county representative to join in county planning.

Miller Esther Taskerud State Extension Department Jaskerud Tyrus Thompson Teader

Handy Helpers Club Reorganizes

Handy Helpers Club reorganizes under Agnes Novs chik. On February 11 at Miss Moore's, officers elected include Alice Haecock president Hazel Harris vice president Henrietta Gehring secretary and treasurer Dartathy Winegar reporter Dorothy Winegar and Jeanette Glennon roll call committee. Members plan a year on Cooking and will meet monthly at a member hotel with a leader drafting the year’s program for discussion at the next meeting.

Agnes Novs Chik Miss Dorothy Winegar

Winners Named In Declam And Essay Contests

Kenneth Pillman won first and second grades with Animal Crackers and Achoo was read by Russell Carpenter for third and fourth grades while Denna Belle Carpenter took fifth and sixth grade with Good Morning Teacher. Silas Wipf delivered the winning essay on Young America Future Guardian of Democracy. Report by Elmer Anderson Foster District No. 3 taught by Leland Greenan.

Hysrele Penoort Kenneth Pillman Russell Carpenter Achoo Denna Belle -Carpenter Silas Wipf Young America Future Guardian of Democracy Elmer Anderson Foster Leland Greenan

Banner No 4 School Receives New Flag

Stanley Grant, a fourth grader at Banner No 4 School taught by Alice Welsh, explains the old flag was torn and worn out and the school board bought a new one. He notes pupils will salute and pledge to the flag as they raise the Hag.

Stanley Grant Alice Welsh

Richland School Welcomes Two New Pupils

Richland Center School reports two new students Gerald Hawley first grade and Raymond Hawley second grade. They began attending on Monday February 13, taught by Grace Rudy, with seventh grader Sart Reilly noting the details.

Richland School Richland Center School Gerald Hawley Raymond Hawley Sart Reilly Grace Rudy

Whittier 2nd Grade Finishes Sixth Reading Book

Whittier second grade pupils Annie Tschetter and Bbby Kauf completed their sixth reading book this year, as noted by eighth grader Devona Armstrong. Mrs. Pier will obtain new books at the county superintendent, and first grade pupils near finishing their first reader plan to read Tatters next.

Annie Tschetter Bbby Kauf Devona Armstrong Whittier School

Edison Y C L Elects New Officers in Meeting

Marie Grass, an eighth grader from Edison Section in Iowa Township, reports that during a Friday meeting called to order by president Buell Siepikas, four members were absent. New officers elected were Ralph Wipt as president, Ivan Walz as vice president, and Marie Gross as secretary and treasurer. Committees were appointed by the new president and the meeting adjourned.

Edison Y.C. L Buell Siepikas Marie Grass Edison Iowa Township Kretehmer Ralph Wipt Ivan Walz Marie Gross

Study of South Dakota History by Foster District No. 3

Students study state explorers including LeSueur and the Verendrye brothers along with Lewis and Clark. They also learn about Sioux, Omaha, and Kees tribes, per Donna Belle Carpenter’s class report taught by Leland Brown. A token note mentions a schoolboard purchase of a new metal wastepaper basket replacing an old one with holes.

South Dakota Charles Pierre LeSuer Verendrye Brothers Lewis and Clark Donna Belle Carpenter Foster District No. 3 Leland Brown Betty Keller

Oldenburg YCL School Party Highlights February Events

Oldenburg YCL hosted a school party on February 14 with second grade pupils handing out Palestines, singing, and stories. Eighth grade girls acted as hostesses and shared ice cream and cake with absent students. On February 17 the fifth and sixth graders visited Huron for a geography lesson. The schoolhouse was decorated with Washington and Lincoln images and students made hatschets in art class.

U. S Eames Genere Zell Huron Washington Lincoln

Booklets On Lincoln Life From Cannes School Notes

The second grade at the Cannes School made booklets about Abraham Lincoln. A log cabin picture adorned the cover while inside they present facts about Honest Abe. Two copies, brown and gray, were produced under Leroy Hutz and Blader with St s ia Davis as teacher.

Cannes Abraham Linewa Abe Leroy Hutz Blader St.sia Davis

Award Pupils For Good Health Records

Pupils at Sch School received pencils from their teacher for having an etecon on the health records chart. Recipients include Bernette Stahl Francis Stail Grace Hofer Edna Bauer Dacis Kught and Mary Seinschndt. May Einschmidt will be the next health inspector. Francis Stahl taught by Mrs. Gaughran.

Sch Bernette Francis Stail Grace Hofer Edna Bauer Dacis Kught Mary Seinschndt Mayeinschmidt Heals Francis Stahl Gaughran

Meyer School Special Meeting Spurred by Funeral Notices

Meyer School C. L. held a special meeting led by Agnes Greenan. Joseph Walter moved to contribute funds for flowers for Mr. Hokins. Sunday school was dismissed as Greenan and several pupils wished to attend Mr. Vighmns funeral.

Ing Perryman Meyer Agnes Greenan C. L Joseph Walter Hokins

Gettysburg Sheep Club Holds Annual Meeting At Home

The Gettysburg Sheep Club met Thursday at Nick Rausch home with one member present. James J. O Connor demonstrated wholesale and retail pork cuts. Next meeting at Ben Slgats. Members from Gettysburg High School include Fay Sloat Gene Sloat Donald Harer Darrell Harer Janice Hinckley Nica Hinckley Willard Zuber and Dean Comeau.

Sheep Club Gettysburg Community Comer Sheep Club Nick Rausch Gettyseburg James J. O’connor Ben Slgats Gettysburg High School Fay Ang Gene Sloat Donald Darrell Harer Janice Nica Hinckley Willard Zuber Dean Comeau

Meyer School Pupils Build Snow House in Winter Project

Pupils at Meyer School under coach Agies Grrenga built a six foot high four foot square snow house with a snow mat. They are now constructing a second structure as seventh grader Joseph Walter notes the ongoing effort.

Meyer School Agies Grrenga Joseph Walter

Death by Own Action Suspected in Salem Farm Shooting

Frank Dove aged 63 was found with fatal shotgun wounds on his Salem county farm. Authorities say all indications point to death by his own hand. Sheriff Davey reported a note in Dove s pocket addressed to him outlining plans to kill himself amid financial troubles.

Salem Frank Dove Here Richard Davey Dove Mitchell Soapital

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