Huron Flower Show Surpasses Last Year with 121 Entries
One hundred twenty one entries were received for Huron's fourth annual spring flower show, far ahead of last year. Judging is planned this afternoon by Frank Dwyer and Mrs. C F Koepp. Exhibits include perennials roses and water lilies from Ravine Park. Prizes will be awarded in 22 classes. The event runs this afternoon evening and all day tomorrow in the east half of the display room at the H N Jones garage. Precipitation this year has been below normal boosting the show’s standout quality.
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Huron
Frank, Dwyer
Eleventh Street
C. F. Koepp
Dakota Avenue
Ravine Park
Huron Park Board
H. N. Jones
Third Streets
Vanderbilt Threats Follow Cartoonist Romance Sparks Divorce Tale
Reno, June 18. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. said he had nothing to say about the rift with his wife over cartoonist Peter Arno. Vanderbilt reportedly went to Arno's residence with a gun, then changed his mind and returned home discovering the gun was unloaded. authorities said Arno and Mrs. Vanderbilt declined comment.
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Reno
Nevada
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Peter Arno
Amo
Vanderbilt
Samuel Platt
Aro
Arg
Pratt
Decker Trial Nears Close in Weather and Frost Evidence
The Decker trial nears its close as the defense rests after extensive cross examination. Weather expert Blystone testified frost formed 1 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on December 23, with a clear sky aiding deposition, while highway official Pierce described the 16 to 17 mile route and four miles of graveled road. Witness Pullman testified about the trailer linked to Decker. Separate brief items report a Sioux City baby smothering and a 4-year-old's accidental death in Trent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Bert L. Landon
M. E. Blystone
Government Weather Bureau
Huron
Ed Decker
Blystons
John S. Pullman
Decker Place
Decker
Beadle 4-H Carnival Draws 150 In Huron Event
Fred Greene of Security National Bank of Huron was principal speaker at a carnival hosted by Beadle county 4-H clubs at the Housman barn near Huron. More than 158 friends attended as Double C Pig, Lee's Hustlers Potato, and Thirteen Strivers Sewing clubs performed. Net proceeds fund next week’s camp at the State Fairgrounds. Two Panhandle Texas churches grow cotton to cover debt by contributing labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Greene
Security National Bank of Huron
Beadle County
Housman Barn
Huron
Double C Pig Club
Lee’s Hustlers Potato Club
Thirteen Strivers Sewing Club
State Fairgrounds
Heat Wave Sets North Dakota Record In June Heat
Pierre reported a 104 degree high yesterday, setting a season heat record. Mitchell and Aberdeen followed with 96, as a 38 degree drop overnight hinted at relief. A south wind worsened Aberdeen’s heat while a north wind offered some cooling this morning.
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Pierre
Mercury
Prospect
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Heat and Drowning Claims Across Regions
Weather reports from Mitchell Yankton Sioux Falls and Pierre show record highs and ongoing heat with temperatures near 100. Crops around Yankton stay healthy due to recent rains while Pierre notes the earliest high of 104 this season. In North Dakota, Minot and Bismarck hit triple digits with cooler relief promised but not yet delivered. A second drowning in Belle Fourche follows another recent drowning in the area, with Carlisle Randall and Arthur Herres among the deceased.
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Ing
Mitchell
Yankton
Yankton Art
Sioux Falls
Pierre
ST. Paul
Minot
N. D
Bismarck
Williston
Moorhead
Minn
Duluth
Lake Superior
Belle Fourche
Carlisle Randall
Arthur Herres
Arpan
Kiwanis Guests Dine As Huron Club Visites Watertown
Sixty seven Huronians and wives attended a banquet at the Lincoln hotel as Watertown Kiwanis welcomed the Huron club. A program featured the Huron college male quartet, readings, solos, and a W. K. Henderson style broadcast. Prizes went to Mrs. Sandstedt and Mrs. Bruemmer, a loving cup golf trophy stayed with Huron, and the golf match ended in a draw before the Hurons returned to Huron by special train.
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Watertown Club
Kiwanis Club
Watertown Kiwanis Club
Lincoln Hotel
Huron Club
A. R. Ferguson
Paul K. Myers
Huron
Huron College
Donald Streeter
Robert Bryan
Robert Hough
Eugene Kingdon
Mildred
Watertown Group
Hu Gn Club
All Retail Merchants Officers Reelected
All officers of the South Dakota Retail Merchants association were reelected at the end of the annual convention in Mitchell. The slate includes President Web Will of Rapid City, Vice President H. G. Schwartz of Redfield, Secretary-Treasurer W. C. Botkin of Huron, and directors H. A. Looby of Martin and A. Svendby of Lemmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
South Dakota Retail Merchants Association
Web Will
Rapid City
H. G.schwartz
Redfield
Veie
W. C. Botkin
Huron
H. A. Looby
Martin
A. Svendby
Lemmon
Odd Fellows sessions near end at state convention
Aberdeen June 18. The South Dakota Odd Fellows convention nears adjournment with sessions slated to end Friday. Helen Lothrop of Redfield was elected, with Lars P. Grong of Aberdeen named vice president. Joan Barry noted as secretary treasurer, heading the Scribe Group. the Huron team serves as allied West bodies along the Mississippi.
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Rebekah
Helen Lothrop
Redfield
Secretaries and Scribes Association
Lars P. Grong
Erdeen
Joan Barry
Sioux Falls
Scribe
Aberdeen
Mississippi River
South Dakota Odd Fellows
Huron
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Arno
Sioux City
Betty Hannifous
Trent
Max Husabot
Tom
Rinso
Juby
Panhandle
Texas
Lullj
Scar
Rinso Safaly
Jerach
New Potatoes
Alf
Dakota
South Groceries
Third
Wisconsin
Med
Crisco
Certo Ibe
Martin Senour Paint
Oxfords
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