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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1941

Page

7

Cites Needs Of Scout Program In Huron

Scout officials report 225 boys in six troops two Cub packs and one senior patrol with fifty regular volunteers. About 50 more serve as merit badge counselors and instructors. Census shows 125 boys turn nine and 12 each year, keeping 1,125 in Scouting ages nine to 17. over 75 percent want to join. More leaders needed to expand access.

Huron Boy Scout Citizenshp Paul Campbell Area Scout Campbell

Wohelo Captain Birthday Observed By Girl Scouts

The Wohelo Girl Scouts opened their meeting with a business session, checked clues and attendance, and discussed the upcoming banquet with each member asked to bring money. The remainder of the meeting became a party honoring Captain Mrs Willis Walker with games and a treat, closing with Taps at Katmai Alaska.

Wohelo Willis Walker Winkum Katmai Alaska

De Smet FFA Banquet with Films and Boxing Event

The De Smet Future Farmers of America held its annual Father Son banquet in the school auditorium. Toast master Leo Timp led a program featuring responses by Marvin Peterson and Selmar Lee. William Wizan of State College screened two Extension Service reels called The River and The Grassland. Four boxing rounds followed, served by mothers with the Home Economics Department assisting. Fred Shubeck, the local advisor, organized the event.

Future Farmers of America de Smet Leo Timp Marvin Peterson Selmar Lee William Wizan State College Extension Service FFA Fred Shubeck

Frankfort Boys Organize 4 H Club

Seven boys gathered at Matthew Maxen home in Frankfort to form the North Star Club. Merle Maxen was elected president with Roger Realsen vice president Laverne Manning secretary Arvid Realsen treasurer and Maylan Manning reporter. They planned fund raising for club camp and scheduled a ewe feeding demonstration by Merle on March 7 at the Manning home. Lunch followed.

Matthew Maxen Frankfort Raymond Venard North Star Club Merle Maxen Roger Realsen Laverne Manning Arvid Realsen Maylan Manning Merle Manning Hore Muxen

Sakakawea Troop Hails New Captain After Resignation

Harry Easton resigns as captain of Sakakawea Troop 7. Mrs. Leicert steps in as new leader amid a welcome from the girls. Color guards Marjory Jones and Janet Swab lead a flag ceremony with songs. A circle forms for further songs, games, and dances as Mary Jane Gilbert announces table decorations and the banquet closes with Taps and Run Along Home.

Wits Harry Easton Sakakawea Leicert Marjory Jones Janet Swab America Mary Jane Gilbert Carol Findley

February Reading Contest Ends Amid Tight Race

The Whiteside reading contest closes this week as pupils strive to beat January records. Louise Feterl and Pauline Kohlmeyer lead tied for first with Bernard Feterl close behind. New library books arrive every two weeks. Betty Beverly and Rose Mary Joblinske return after chicken pox absence. Leonard Fritasche was absent Thursday.

Louise Feterl Pauline Kohlmeyer Bernard Feterl Betty Beverly Rose Mary Joblinske Leonard Fritasche Gol

KruGon Relief Brings Back Sleep and Digestion

Artesian resident Charles Zell reports dramatic improvement after using KruGon for years of constipation digestive trouble and smothering gas attacks. He credits regular bowel action with better appetite sleep and reduced dizziness and aches. KruGon sold by H. H. Humphrey Drug and local druggists.

Huron Mr. Zell H. H. Humphrey Drug

Pioneers Had Their Little Jokes Revealed in 1882 Hoax

WPA project unearthed Huronite files recount a staged massacre scare in Faulk County 30 miles west of Redfield. German settler Klebsch, fearing Indians, fled to Redfield after colonists in disguise fired blanks. News extras, armed citizens, and troops were reportedly readied as reports spread.

WPA South Dakota Klebseh Faulk County Redfield Klebsch Klehsch

Visit to Miller basketball tournament noted by reporter

A reporter notes that he could visit the basketball tournament at Miller. Louise Fet ers is mentioned as part of the coverage.

Miller Louise Feters

Tomahawk District Boy Scouts Announce Review Board Dates

The Tomahawk District of Boy Scouts lists board of review meetings on March 5 April 2 April 30 May 14 and June 11 at 7 30 p m. All sessions take place at the Boy Scout headquarters in Huron. The next court of honor is scheduled for May 11 on Mother's Day.

Boards of Review Board of Review Tomahawk District of Boy Scouts Boy Scout Huron

OES Official Visits Chapter At De Smet

Mrs. Harriet Maltby of Alexandria associate conductress of the grand chapter of the OES paid an official visit to the De Smet chapter last Tuesday. A school of instruction was held and the chapter's work was demonstrated in the evening. A past matrons luncheon at the Ryland home honored Mrs. Maltby. The Manchester Extension Club met and discussed kitchen storage with a noon ranch served by the hostess and the next meeting set for March 2. The Boulder Dam power plant capacity is 60,000 horsepower with potential production of 1,835,000 horsepower.

OES de Smet DE Smet Harriet Maltby Alexandria Grand Chapter The de Smet Manchester Club Manchester Manchester Extension Club George Muilenburg George Lambert Howland Boulder Dam

Home Agents Gather At De Smet Meeting

A district training meet was held at the courthouse last Tuesday under Miss Ora Sloat county extension agent. The topic was Business Practices and Legal Facts led by Miss K Lorette Nelson from State College. Visiting agents included Mrs Esther Farnham and others from Devel Brook inge Hutchinson Turner Brown Grant Roberts counties. district leaders attended.

de Smet Home Agents Ora Sloat K. Lorette Nelson State College Esther Farnham Devel Brookinge Emily Parker Hutchinson Turner Bessie Joyner Brown County Frieda Schroder Grant Roberts de Smet Territory

Ree Heights Band To Give Mid Winter Concert

Ree Heights High School presents its mid winter concert Friday in the gymnasium under new director Laurence McKenna. The program features vocal and instrumental solos duets and band numbers with a small admission to cover expenses. Also noted Emile Lochbaum, a promising pitcher for the Atlanta Crackers, teaches mathematics at Jefferson High School in New Orleans.

Ree Heights Laurence McKenna Pitcher New Orleans Emile Lochbaum Atlanta Crackers Jefferson High School

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