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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1929
Page
6
Local fraternal and ladies groups hold Monday gatherings at 7 30 PM with elections and refreshments planned. Organizations include K P lodge Argunot club Dorcas Society of American Lutheran church Women of Mooseheart Legion and more across Jefferson Wheeler and Broadland areas.
In February, members were invited to a college lecture Tuesday evening with a hosted lunch. Mrs Charles Katz hosts the club February 14 at her home. The Winnerlose club entertained by Miss Anba Schmidt at 718 Finola Avenue featured bridge with gifts won by Miss Kambel and Miss Mary Steele and a Mary O'Reedy guest amid pink and white decor. Division No 6 of the Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs A Saunders home with devotionals, a membership report showing four new members, a luncheon for thirteen members and five visitors. The American Legion Auxiliary met in Legion hall with district convention plans and bridge and a luncheon served by Mrs W Pleha. Wilson School seventh graders present the play Her Blessed Boy at 8 o'clock Monday in the Wilson auditorium. Church of Christ Ladies Aid met at Mrs F L Cotton’s home to plan 1932 work and quilt blocks. lapel pins were served to twenty members. A Surprise Party for Mrs Arockway occurred at Woolworth.
City briefs note Miss Marion Ferguson arrived to visit Catherine Hint over the weekend. Gertrude Fentry from Minneapolis plans to enroll at Huron College for a second semester. A Wanted ad seeks a girl for general housework who can work some evenings.
Gladys Kilstrom four day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Ellstrom of Woonsocket died Friday afternoon about five o'clock in a Huron hospital. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Woonsocket with burial in the Alexandria cemetery.
January 26 Special report says the local reading dropped to 23 degrees below zero, the coldest here since 1884 when it hit 43 below. Longtime residents cite the historic winter as a benchmark for this extreme cold event.
Temperature notes show high and low records from a year ago and a January extreme. Precipitation totals for the month and year are listed, followed by sunrise and sunset times. Weather forecast covers Haron vicinity with snow tonight and Sunday and continuing cold. Hourly temperatures for early hours included, plus regional outlooks for South Dakota and central plains with unsettled snow and colder trends.
A diary entry describes a quiet January night with a club party, baking bread and cake, and reflections on effort and loyalty. The author notes a homebound evening with Nancy, Dave, Dan, and H, mentions an upcoming visit from the Bentleys, and contrasts simple labor with valued companionship. Mary and the author exchange calls while planning to see each other.
Lake Preston edged Hetland 15 to 14 in a tense game as Swarts hit a long shot in the last 40 seconds to seal a 1 cent 15 win. The seesaw contest kept Hetland in front 15 14 before the decisive basket sealed the outcome.
A diary entry describes January discussions about trading an extra car, shopping for deals on an old vehicle, and a visit to Jean's. The writer contrasts herself with a sister-in-law crafting large rugs, expressing envy of her artistic talent and imagining herself running a shop if prices matched city earnings.
Woonsocket society notes report Mrs W E Brewster hosting the old 590 club for a 6 30 dinner with four tables of bridge and prizes to Mrs W 7 Warner and James Humphrey. Mrs Ww Jamizon won the all cut prize as lunch was served by Mrs Pain. A Maggie and Jiegs supper at the Methodist church Thursday drew a large crowd.
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