Social notices and farewells fill town gathering calendar
Society notes show multiple meetings at Labor Temple and parks, including Royal Neighbors, ACT and Auxiliary, McCune Auxiliary lunch, Division 283 E of L, E and L F and E gatherings, Labor Union Auxiliary picnic, and Pioneer Club Memorial at the Fair grounds. Farewell for Mrs. Deklotz, town visitors Miss Helen Gardner, and a Victory Twelve Club social precede plans for upcoming picnics and a Ladies Day at Hayen Country Club with golf and bridge results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E
Labor Temple
L. F
Labor Union Auxiliary
Riverside Park
Pioneer Club
Fair Grounds
K L. Hunefeld
Victory Twelve Club
Annan Koch
George Sprang
Koch
W. Peterson
Lechew’ Cay Lancheant
Hayen Country Club
Ornoan
MN Anne Berg
Doris Toppen
Helen Potter
Alicia Leighton
Eleanor McClelland
Noattestad
Wartime notices and local visits span Midland to Tulare
Raised Marquardt of Midland and his father Herman Marquardt of Tulare visited in Huron yesterday. Roland Marquardt, a former Huron College student now a chemist in Midland, has been visiting his parents in Tulare. Milford Seeman returned to Camp Hood after visiting his wife and mother in Miller. Private Darles Erickson from Camp Campbell arrived for a 10 day furlough to visit his mother. Mrs Victor Erickson and PFC William S. Rudd with wife returned to Ft Benning after 10 days with Mrs Rudd's parents. PFC John W Manning left for Ft Worth to resume duties on a B 24 bomber. Friends here have learned that...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquardt
Midland
Mich
Herman Marquardt
Tulare
Huron
Roland Marquardt
Huron College
Milford Seeman
Hans
Camp Hood
Tex
Furnough
Miller
Eilers’ Furriers
Darles
Erickson
Camp Campbell
Victor Erickson
William S. Rudd
Ft. Benning
Rudd
M. D. Conway
Simmons Avenue
John W. Manning
Ft. Worth
C. Ae
Prefaces to Peace by Several Authors
A book news item announces a symposium including complete works One World by Wendell Wilkie The Problems of Lasting Peace by Herbert Hoover and Hugh Gibson The Price of Sea World Victory by Henry A Wallace Blue Print for Peace by Sumner Welles and mentions Best selling book of the year 5e at Sherman and Moe Nyai Service Drug Store daddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Wilkie
Herbert Hoover
Hugh Gibson
Henry A. Wallace
Sumner Welles P
Promotion and visits noted in Mitchell-Huron area
J Shearer, son of Mr and Mrs J B Shearer of Mitchell now Lieutenant Gg USNR. Mrs Frank Cafourek and Miss Mary Ann Sampson of Austin Minn visit K Sampsons 1032 Frank Ave SE. Mrs Clyde H Cotton arrives from Grand Rapids to visit parents Mr and Mrs George W Olsen. husband Sgt Cotten to Chanute Field for forecasters school finishing in September. Birth announced of son Robert Lee July 8 to Mr and Mrs Robert Brownell 1351 West 9th San Pedro Cal weighing seven pounds two ounces. Mrs Gascoigne and daughter depart for Council Bluffs to attend funeral of Mrs Gascoigne's nephew George Church. Ross Gascoigne of Huron is a cousin.
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J. Shearer
J. B. Shearer
Mitchell
Huron
USNR
Frank Cafourek
Mary Ann Sampson
Austin
Minn
K. Sampson
Frank Avenue
Clyde H. Cotton
Grand Rapids
Mich
Robert Lee
Brownell
Virginia Taylor
John Gascoigne
Leroy Dammeier
Council Bluffs
Weather snapshot with temperatures and sunshine times
The report lists temperature extremes from a year ago and records for the date, with precipitation totals for the month and year, and sunrise and sunset times. It forecasts light temperature changes for Huron area with moderate to fresh winds, and a warmer day with possible showers and thunderstorms in western and northern South Dakota, with wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
South Dakota
Funeral rites for Andrew Bergs aged 92 at Lutheran Church
Funeral services were held for Andrew Bergs 92 at the Lutheran Church with Rev Eid officiating. Burial followed in Lake Preston Cemetery. Bergs, Lake Preston’s oldest citizen, had lived in the community 57 years, born in Norway in 1866. He is survived by his widow and stepdaughter Mrs Bagda Carlson.
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Andrew Bergs
Lake Preston
Specia
Lutheran Church
C. Eid
Preston Cemetery
Bergs
Bron
Norway
Bagda Carlson
South Dakota War Casualties
A last 24 hour list from the war and navy departments records missing in action and prisoners of war. Entries include Army European area sergeants and captains with next of kin in South Dakota towns such as Rapid City Sturgis Bristol and Madison along with Marine Corps and family notes.
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War and Navy Departments
Staf
Gerard
Erdahi
Clara Erdahi
Bristol
Raymond Litzo
James W. Bolden
Care Birtie Hines
Rapid City
Oran E. Petrich
Percy H. Helm
Junction Avenue
Sturgis
Joseph M. Roche
Elizabeth L. Roche
Madison
Wounded S D Soldier Awarded Purple Heart
The Purple Heart medals were awarded at Baxter Hospital to eight men wounded in the Battle for Ailu. Col A B McKie presented the honors. Private Lawrence R. J. Lead of South Dakota received the award after being wounded in the knee by Japanese bullets.
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S. D
Spokane
Wash
Baxter Hospital
Ailu
Col. A. 8. McKie
Pvt
Lawrence R. J. ‘Lead
Shangri La Club To Continue Friday Night Events
Shangri La Club members at the YWCA cottage council meeting decided to continue Furi Nights at the High School gym for youth every Friday through August 6. After treasurer’s report, door membership sales were approved. Special dancing hour set from 10 to 11.
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Shangri-La Club
YWCA
Jake
Summer Program Progress Praised by Organizers
Harriet Carson, former VW secretary and sponsor, reported that chaperons at each fun night were impressed with the plan’s success and the overall progress of the summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Carson
Young People's Entertainment
Baby Recovers From Severe Burns in Mitchell Hospital
A month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clementson of Southwest town was hospitalized in Mitchell after serious burns suffered Friday evening when reaching for a teapot. Local aid was provided at once and the child is reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Springs
Robert” Olin
Roert Clemetson
Town
Mitchell Hospital
Paratroopers Strike Deep in Sicily Invasion Mission
American airborne troops in Sicily delivered a bold night jump and fierce assaults against German and Italian positions around Vittoria. The unit halted enemy counterattacks, seized strong points, and supported the larger seaborne force advancing inland amid heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Chicago Tribune
Associated Press
Sicily
U. S
Vittoria
Paratroopers Strike in Sicily Aboard Night Landing
A frontline correspondent recalls a Sicily landing as thousands of paratroopers jump from an armada of transports. Ground fire, tangled glories, and misdrops complicate the mission while troops press the beachhead and push inland to seize pillboxes and strong points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel
Isle
Sicily
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Royal Neighbors of America
McCune
Deklotz
Howard T. Shober
John FP. Sauer
George Deklotz
Shober
Tenth Street
Lawrence Cornell
Boyd Benson
Helen Gardner
New York City
Madeline
Centerville
Navy
Augusta
Chapel Hill
N. C
Sherman & Moe Nyai Service Drug Store
Abaya
New York
Lily Cache
Bismarck
N. D
Chicago
I'l
Des Moines
Huron City
Huron Airpo
Kansas City
New Orleans
Orezha
Neb
Pittsburgh
Watertown L. Cd
Pistro
Lemmon
Chadr Tyr
Sioux
Valentine
Sheridan, Wyse
el Miles City
Mont
Yankton
Mitchetl Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Age City
Philip, S
North Africa
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Tne Dairy
Pittsburgh Union
Iris Cantwell
Martin Cantwell
Vo v Prisoners OF War Marine Corps
Herman J. Silk
Joo Sik
Isebel
Root's
Photo
Dakota Ave. 'S
BIOU
MIT NO
Frank Buck
Sacke
Shig
Roy Rogers
King of the Cowboys
Ruavig
Lily Mars
Relia, Dorsey
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Siam
Gayest
Ze Youngest
Fon
Wetdler
Epwaab
Anho Porter
Erags - Ik Order OF Lanatur
Walter Pidgeon
Greer Garson
Robert Taylor
William Powell
Sillian-Day
Rober Taylor
Scotty Isbeland Medallion
Wolsey
Don Shaw
American Institute of Laundering
Arrid
Eve
Rothmoor
Pirade Mark
Micha
Berge
Hart
Dhyle Phep
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