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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1944
Page
3
South Dakota figures show 4,352 of 5,278 elementary teachers earn under 1200 a year with 96 high school instructors and five administrators in that bracket. The report shows shifts toward higher pay in higher brackets and notes school closures and a surplus of female superintendents.
December brought record per capita benefits in old age assistance dependent children and blind aid with increases in average payments. Old age payments averaged 21.83, dependent children 13.44, and blind aid 15.58, while total recipients fell slightly yet expenditures rose lightly.
Rosebud County citizens met in the Legion Hall in Winner on December 22 to form a Memorial Hospital Association. A temporary organization was perfected and incorporation articles drafted. Temporary officers and directors were elected and stock subscriptions totaling several thousand dollars were raised. A general canvass will seek more funds to build a 40 to 50 bed hospital when materials and labor are available.
E F Lanahan district manager of the Office of Defense Transportation announced that operators will not be issued new certificates of war necessity detailing mileage or gasoline allotments for 1944. He said current certificates do not specify a termination date and will remain in force for the duration of the war unless changed. Local war price and rationing boards will issue coupons for the first quarter of 1944 matching the operator’s current certificate.
Michael Zeigler died December 31 at his home aged 66. Funeral services were held January 2 with Rev. E. F. Kurtz officiating, burial in Ashton Cemetery, Redfield. He is survived by his wife and several brothers.
South Dakota extension specialist K Lorette Nelson urges homemakers to treat the home as a business and start keeping detailed accounts. She notes that annual and periodic reviews reveal spending patterns, guide next year’s planning, and help farm families value farm products, with the South Dakota Family Account Book available in county offices.
Rural Credits Director Millard C. Scott announced a newspaper advertising campaign to boost sales of rural credits in several west river counties where most tracts remain. December sales lagged, with 132 of 150 monthly goals met, due to market gluts illness and holiday slowdown. 43 of 50 offers were approved for 52 642 dollars covering 14 855 acres. 49 notes and mortgages also approved. Dinner Club Members Host Holiday Party With Bingo And Gift Exchange.
Brookings January report cites State College extension poultryman Boyd A Ivory warning that many old hens over winter spread avian tuberculosis. He recommends replacing old birds with pullets grown this year to protect health, conserve feed, and improve egg production.
A New Year’s Eve watch party was held at the Ree Heights Congregational Church with games prior to the program. Musical numbers readings and talks filled the program led by Mrs Walter Cart. Lunch followed. Separately a son was born to Mr and Mrs Bud Cline on December 28 in Rapid City with the mother Dorothy June Hawkins of Highmore.
The Woman's Relief Corps met in the Corps Hall on New Year’s Day for installation of officers with John A. Dix presiding and Etta Bawdon listed among attendees.
An old ad pitches Carter's Little Liver Pills as a two step remedy for headaches low spirits and sluggish digestion. It promises to improve bile flow at night and cleanse the intestinal tract to relieve tiredness and irritability with a claimed benefit by morning. The copy cites medical science and urges purchase at 25 cents from druggists.
The text lists officers led by president Zil lah Bancroft with Etta Baw don as senior vice president Martha Mason as junior vice president and Margaret Newton as treasurer. Other roles include Mae Dillon chaplain Dollie Matre conductor Rose Forman guard Anna Cowin assistant guard Mabel Rubendall secretary Violet Eberlein patriotic instructor Adele Thompson press correspondent and Myrtle Sanding first color bearer.
Luseh will appoint and install remaining officers at a future date. Etta Bawdon and Dollie Matre served Luseh as the previous officers, with the new slate to be announced once ready.
Brookings reports State College district extension supervisor Joe L. Hill urged farmers to repair and prepare tractors combines and corn pickers this winter for 1943. He noted production of parts will rise but reach dealers slowly and advised ordering needed parts now amid heavy demand and labor shortages.
The annual Holiday Community Club dinner was hosted last week at Gottfried Rath’s home. Gifts were exchanged.
An old ad promotes RU-Ex Compound with lemon juice for arthritis and neuritis. It claims relief within 48 hours, offering a two week supply with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Sherman Moe drug stores and others nationwide.
A home remedy touts Vicks VapoRus steam inhalation to relieve coughing and loosen phlegm. It also promotes VapoRub for overnight chest throat and back relief, claiming hours of comfort through dual action.
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