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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
3
Pierre June 13 With reports from Dakota counties of animal disease outbreaks, health officials urge vaccination of horses to prevent sleeping sickness. Immunization using chick embryo vaccine reduced deaths, with 3,000,000 horses vaccinated in 1939 and disease incidence dropping to 0.37 per 1000 among the vaccinated.
The report notes four young geese with mixed markings seen near the Capital Lake and the governor's mansion lawn. Last year’s progeny show similar traits from both breeds. The game director said numerous cases suggest interbreeding effects on syns and pheas in the area.
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Ray Briggs at commencement. Mrs Barl Hates of San Francisco visiting relatives in Rockham. Mr and Mrs HP Hemmingson travel to Iowa City to visit daughter Norma Thornton. Forest Clark and wife visit Neal Hammond. Clark is sister to Mrs Hammond. David Moeller, Seward College student, leaves for Davenport after weekend with parents. Agnes Brandenburg of Sioux Falls visits Lane. niece Donna Lee returns with her. Swenson family visits Huron. Mollie Bard joins them. About thirty youths attend Daily Vacation Bible School at Ree Heights ending with a program led by Nora Thaite and Erma Gamble of Miller.
Forestburg on Monday welcomed a boy and girl born to Mr and Mrs Art Ellington. Both mother and twins are reported to be in good condition.
The Sanborn County Use Committee will meet at the courthouse in Woonsocket in June, according to County Agent Fred E. Larson. Topics include a program for weed and idle land grasshopper control, and a report from the forestry committee. Officers are President Martin Anderson of Woonsocket and Vice President Lee Dolan of Woonsocket, with the county agent serving as non voting secretary.
Serena Rebekah Lodge met in regular session on Monday evening with Mrs. Charles Hahn presiding in the absence of the noble grand. A floral memorial service was conducted by Mrs. Lois Seaman, Mrs. Ruth Thomeon, Mrs. Margaret Hahn, Mrs. Dolly Kline, and Miss Sylvia Woodfork. Lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Culver.
Clara Schneider a 22 year old telephone operator in Sioux Falls was named the sole woman among 10 civil aviation administration training scholarship winners. She completed theory flying studies and holds a solo flight hour, with parents' permission from Scotland. The government funds her full course along with other male winners.
Charity circle notes June plans with a picnic set for June 19 at Willow Lake hosted by Mrs George Hansch. Members present include 13 attendees led by Mrs Irwin Bottger and Mrs Elza Korkin with Pearl Wicks conducting the meeting in the absence of the president. Funeral notices reference Simon Nol nemeier and services scheduled for Friday afternoon.
Fire crews finally reached the upper level after improvised access using two ladders, allowing rescue operations to proceed. The incident involved emergency responders contending with limited entry points as they secured the scene and assisted individuals to safety.
An automobile traveling on Clear Bake's main street struck a bicycle ridden by a teen with no light. Paul Holt, 19, said he did not see the bicycle. The rider, a boy connected to Mr. and Mrs. John Van Gronigall, was taken to the Air Force residence where he died about 20 minutes after the accident in front of the residence.
Sanborn County reports sheep killings by coyotes. Three sheep were slain on Clarence Derland farm six miles north of Woonsocket, while Leigh Rubert near Forestburg lost twenty. County Agent Larson says coyotes avoid shut-in sheep in farmyards but advise closing in sheds as they fear buildings. Coyotes are still small enough to be dug out if dens are located. State bounty is $3 for coyote pups and $5 for old coyotes.
Potter County Fair Board elected seven new members at a recent meeting with three former members retaining office. New members include vice-president Roy Houck secretary James O Connell treasurer Kes Miller and several Hinckleys. Potter County Fair slated for August 19 to 21 with usual entertainment. officials include Harry Hixson Ray Smith and Joe Simmons. A separate note reports Billy Williams five injured when struck by a car. wheels went over him but no bones broke. treated at Hudson hospital and sent home.
A miscellaneous shower was held at the Albert Korkow home last Saturday afternoon in honor of Kenneth Jencks, a recent bridge. Twenty five guests attended. afternoon contests and many gifts marked the event. lunch followed in the late afternoon.
Prospects for a good Faulkton area crop rose last week as rainfall totaled about an inch and a half. Warm days caused little damage while rye, wheat, barley and oats look strong with rye heading out. Farmers expect rye harvest by July and corn planting is near complete. Plowing largely finished for soil conservation. Grasshoppers appear in numbers but have not yet damaged fields. Large amounts of grasshopper bait are being distributed. Wet weather aids growth with frequent clouds and cool periods. Overall, Faulk County crop prospects are exceptionally bright.
Northern State Teachers College honored several educators for long service at a Tuesday banquet in the college cafeteria. Musical instructor and band director Howard Eigon Goodsell and education instructor Michael Miles Guhin received tokens of esteem, while Vice-president R. Lipscomb presided. Both recipients were presented with a black feather combination golf bag and overnight case.
Miss Ethelwyn Perkins arrives from Columbia Missouri to visit her parents Mr and Mrs J B Perkins. A former Huron College student she now works as secretary and hostess at the radio station in Columbia.
A large crowd attended the Old Settlers' celebration in De Smet on Monday, with the event carried out without rain. The parade was one of the outstanding features of the day and drew wide attendance from the community.
June 13 Lake Preston special notes students returning home for vacation from colleges. Names listed include Larson Warren Ostroat David Peterson Alice Smith Barbara Whipkey Leonard Eric Eldon McDonald from Northfield and St Paul Lutheran Seminary. Also mentions Margaret Eid from Bible Institute Minneapolis and others from Yankton Eastern Louis Werner Marvis Soren Lucile Paterson Martha Johnson. Three suits of armor of Henry III displayed at the Tower of London. waistline measurements 35 38 and 54 inches.
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