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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1929
Page
5
The column lists numerous Thursday and Friday gatherings. Women’s social groups from M E churches, Presbyterians, Lutherans, and Baptist circles meet at homes and churches in Broadland and nearby towns with officer elections and program features. A wedding notice covers Rozelia Johnston and Arthur De Vries at Broadland, and Vera Lambert and Clifford Gardner wed in Sioux Falls.
The diary recounts Christmas at Dakets Farm with Nancy receiving a diamond ring from Dave, family dynamics including Dan’s mixed feelings, and joy around gifts and a new coop. Christmas Day features a large feast with relatives, car rides, and gratitude for health. December 26 notes a quieter day with thank you notes and starting a Lincoln era novel while hoping for quick recoveries from illness.
Secretary of State Gladys Pyle announces Andrew Marvick of Sisseton will succeed G E Coyne as state director of motor vehicles. Marvick, former state senator and highway commissioner, arrives in Pierre to assume duties with Coyne when the 21st legislature convenes in January.
The Pierre cann special and Ladies Auxiliary held a Sunday ceremony attended by visitors from Huron Gettysburg and other points. The Decoration of Chivalry was conferred on two candidates. London police say Scotland Yard holds over a half million fingerprints with about 250000 identifications since 1901.
About twenty guests attended a dancing party Monday evening at the Evergreens. Around eleven o clock a luncheon was served buffet style. To usher in the New Year, noisemakers caps and ser- pentine were distributed just before twelve. Later popcorn was handed out to each guest.
The W H Club held its annual New Year's party Saturday night at Labor Temple with Mrs W H Gamble in charge and music by Mrs Gornam Connera Sigenhaler and Miss Johnson. A luncheon served for 65 members and friends. Miss Atherta Launspach and Cecil La Monte Huts of Redsweld wed at the bride's parents home Dr and Mrs Gwil Launspach in Redfield with Dr Shepherd officiating. The couple were unattended and a wedding luncheon followed at 2 30. Mrs Hills plans to stay until her mother recovers then join husband in Chicago. The bride is connected with a radio camp and recently graduated from Benke Walker Business College in Portland. Dr R A Stratton and Harriet Arman of Huron were married in Arlington December 31 with Rev Ralph Tietsort officiating. They will return to Huron this afternoon.
A dormitory fire at Oregon Normal School in Monmouth on Christmas night killed three female students Evelyn Osman Florence Graham and Margaret Hemmers and left six others to leap from a second story window. The blaze reportedly started by a lit Christmas tree caused rapid flash flames and spread through curtains and furnishings. One building owner received serious burns while helping evacuate residents as dormitory occupants were awakened by smoke and flames.
Wellington January 2 Special Plans near completion for the annual Farmera Institute to be held at the Community hall January The extension department of State college will furnish speakers for the day The 4 H club calves will be one of the main attractions Calves will be exhibited at the Bot tun brothers garage where they will be judged A silver loving cup will be awarded for the best calf Other prizes are to be offered.
Onida South Dakota reports a double influenza tragedy at the Charles Johnson home west of Agar. Johnson and one daughter died, both buried Friday in Onida cemetery. Another daughter remains critically ill but shows some improvement. Johnson, a Swedish immigrant, settled in the area 36 years ago.
Knights of Pythias will host their annual New Year dancing party at the KP hall tonight. Dancing starts at 9 and runs until about 10 30 with informal attire. Friends and lodge members are invited as the Bagoneers orchestra, formerly of the Dragon cafe, provides music. The next major event is the installation of new officers on January 7 featuring an entertainment program and dance.
Josiah S Prose born August 6 1960 at Gallipolis Ohio died December 19 1928 at his home in Huron age 68 years 4 tenths and 13 days. Survived by wife Sarai two children Alava and Lowell, four grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral at Presbyterian church with Rev Mills. interment Wolsey cemetery.
Card of Thanks from Mrs Sarah Prose Mrs Alava Baker and families for floral offerings and kindness after bereavement for husband and father. Also marriage licenses listed for Cecil La Monte Hills and Alberta Mae Launspach and for Edward Joseph Ryan and Gayle Roberts.
Avon Jan 2 Sunday night featured college night at the First Presbyterian church. Presbyterian young people attending college spoke including George Hauge Edwin Jenison Raymond Jenison Irma Klock Elgin Bangert Lyman Hallingworth Rolland Hubner Ellen Farrell a paper from Miss Brandt of Columbia University was read and a musical program included Pearl Bangert among others.
The First Presbyterian church of Avon plans a week of prayer in January with Judge Woertendyke of Kansas City as speaker. Rev J A Witmer and Judge Woertendyke will broadcast from Yankton WNAX Friday morning at 16 o clock. Frank Kearney moves his Kearney Implement stock to the McElrath garage area and offices in Hutchinson Hardware building. Pearl and moonsatone listed as June birthstones.
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