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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1943
Page
3
At a captured Japanese outpost on Attu on May 17, Eugene Burns reports the Japanese left perfumed soap, patent medicines for ulcers, vitamins, and various grooming items. The camp shows sparse greens, ample clothing, and a steam bath contraption, with snipers watching from nearby hills.
Pierre June 1 The South Dakota Rural Credit Department announced the sale of 25 tracts totaling 8 559 acres for 47775 dollars The average price was 55 538 an acre In the first five months of 1943 the board sold 155 515 acres and the prospect of a June pickup in sales was noted by Director Millard G Scott
Madison June 1 E S D students elected to membership in Kappa Sigma Iota local honorary scholastic fraternity. Members named include Gladys Baldwin Mildred Hass Ruth Johnson Florence Veryle Nashum Betty Peter Carol Caldwell Rosalie Wiley June Newell Burdene Sage and Margaret Sturland Founding date 1933. War rationing prevents the annual banquet this year.
Harry Schooler former Midwest AAA head will tour South Dakota to discuss Chester Davis policies and their impact on farmers. He speaks at 9 p.m. in Aberdeen Auditorium Theater, sponsored by Brown County Farmers Union, aiming to present the inside story of new farm program controls.
War Department released 287 U S soldiers wounded in action in North Africa. Included is Pfc Roscoe K Appletoft of Redfield with family contact Mrs Alma C Appletoft. Also listed Pfc Norman V Batstone and Pfc Fred C Boyd with respective next of kin and addresses.
In New Guinea the American forces confront crocodiles rats and malaria alongside Japanese foes. Soldiers describe monotony, dangerous wildlife such as a crocodile grabbing a man in a creek and rats as big as cats, while seek to know when they go home.
The names of persons drawn for jury service in the summer term of ratcuit court opening June 14 were issued today by 5S. P. Glanzer, clerk of courts. They were ordered to appear at 10 a.m. June 21. The list includes Reverend Joseph Steven Davis of Hitchcock, A R Isabel of Huron, James Ruddy of Wessington, and many others from Huron, Yale, Alpena, Wolsey, Wolsey, and surrounding towns.
War department released the names of 240 US soldiers killed in action across Asia Europe the Middle East and North Africa. The list includes Pvt Fay V Gilbert of Artesian and others such as Cpl Melvin L McBride Staff Sgt John Van Urth and Staff Sgt Charles R Miller with family relations noted.
In circuit court Lavern Gustafson and Bila W. Smith were granted divorces on cruelty grounds. Custody of their two daughters was awarded to Mrs. Smith with specified summer and holiday visitation to the fathers. Lavern Gustafson had married Mildred Gustafson in 1941 and had no children. Decrees issued by Judge Boyd M. Benson.
Public Utilities Commission orders the Minneapolis and St Louis railroad to publish a five day notice setting a rate of 00 cents per ton for sand and gravel from Watertown to the Aberdeen fair grounds. The reduced six day fictioe was requested to somet site to a cement tile plant.
Detroit June 1 The nation’s auto makers say postwar cars will largely mirror the 1942 model with minor changes only. Once war ends factories will reconvert quickly and begin volume passenger car production within six to eight months, with full tooling and dies not available for new designs for 18 months to two years. Demand is expected to outstrip supply for two to three years.
The War Food Administration and Farm Security Administration set aside 235000 dollars for emergency food shelter and medical care for homeless families in the Midwest flood area. Federal road funds impounded since 1941 will be released to repair highways and bridges with a 50 50 state match. Maj Gen Philip Fleming urged release and more states to apply. North and South Dakota moved to match funds.
Mitchell hosts a June 9 and 10 conference of South Dakota Bankers Association with J M Patton as general chair. War problems facing bankers and a banquet seating will feature speakers from Minnesota Wisconsin and Washington including O B Jesness Frank Powers William Duncan Jr G A Thorpe Otis Preston Needham.
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