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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1942
Page
8
Alpena today reports a special session noting the pine tax vote split with two slightly larger factions opposing and the rest in favor. The gathering focused on local finance and public budgeting impacts in the January event.
Brookings January 18 Ten soil conservation districts were organized in South Dakota during 1941, the most since the 1937 districts law. Total districts now number 24, covering 5,979,778 acres with 1,522,717 acres added to the first seven districts. Districts span 28 counties including Bon Homme and Jackson, with Beadle, Brown, Brule, Buffalo, and others also represented.
Gov Harlan J. Bushfield announced plans to invite Kate Smith to headline a patriotic Mount Rushmore Memorial program on Lincoln's Birthday February 12. He hoped governors from coast to coast would appear and a radio network broadcast would be arranged if responses were satisfactory. No reply had been received from Smith.
The State Soil Conservation Committee oversaw creation of districts in 1937 to 1940, including Tri County and Brown Marshall districts with HQs at Faith and Hecla. Districts require petitions, hearings, and a land owner referendum with two thirds support and two thirds land area. In January 1942 referendums were authorized in Codington Day and a hearing set for Hand County.
GETTYSBURG January 15 Potter County surpassed the Red Cross war relief goal with a reported total of 1050 dollars raised. Several townships have yet to report.
Word from Hardington Nebraska reports Rev. Arthur Thoreson has accepted the pastorate of the Lutheran Church at Lakefield Minnesota. He formerly led Grace Lutheran Church at Willow Lake. Also Rev. C. L. Leverson of De Smet takes charge at Hardington. Mr and Mrs Merle Forbes returned from a visit in Dodgeville Wisconsin.
GANN VALLEY January 15 reports indicate Jimmie Henricksen, son of Mr and Mrs John Henricksen, was believed missing by the Navy. This week the couple received a package from him but the mailing date is indistinct and may not contradict earlier Navy notices.
GANN VALLEY Jan 15 Stroud and wife leave Gann Valley for new life Stroud a Buffalo County native and former county auditor of two terms will work in defense plants likely on ships Mrs Stroud has served as county health nurse for seven years They plan to relocate for defense work.
Recruits Marion Campbell Ray Huisman and Dean Huisman from Ames were given a farewell party at Pleasant Valley hall. A large crowd attended with games and dancing. Kil Kare Klub hosted Hitchcock Club activities at Mrs. Alex Gross's home with four bridge tables. Prizes included defense stamps awarded to Mrs. M. C. Dawson and Mrs. Frank Schroeder.
Public opinion on a national sales tax to fund war costs shows a near even divide. George Gallup summarizes that lower income groups oppose more, while upper brackets lean toward approval, with regional and urban differences shaping the stance as defense taxes rise.
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