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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

6

Nye divorce granted amid sealed case in North Dakota

Fargo reports judge grants divorce to Anna M Nye from Gerald X Nye senior senator. The court seals the record at request of Benster's wife, following five minutes of procedure in Cam district court. Cruelty cited as grounds, with details limited by sealing.

Gerald Nye Benster Fargo N. D Mar Anna M. Nye Gerald x. Nye North Dakota M. J. Englert Cam

Divorce settlement seals alimony and ban on remarriage

The Nye divorce case ends with a consent alimony agreement ratified Feb 23. Judge Englert imposes an 80 day remarriage ban. The action accuses Senator Nye of indifference and absence, while Nye denies the charges and files a general denial. Additional depositions feature Mrs Nye and Nina Richardson. The couple wed in Bayfield Wisconsin on July 14 1916.

Engie Nye Nina B. Richardson Seth W. ‘Richardson Fargo Nyes Bayfield Wis

Alpena Teachers Are Given New Contracts

Alpena board of education met Monday evening to renew contracts for most staff. All teachers except Mrs. B. C. Smith were re-elected for another term. William Brost was re-elected as janitor. Elsewhere in Bancroft guests arrived from Huron to visit local residents, and Mrs. Vincent Peterson and daughter Walta Vee returned home after visiting Willow Lake. A PTA meeting at the Community Hall featured a showing of the movie The River hosted by the AAA with lunch served by Mrs. Louise Dirksen and Mrs. Wilf Schlend.

Alpena Mer Sperial Alpena Board of Education Staf B. C. Smith Tech William Brost Bancroft Mar Vincent Peterson Walta Vee Jaros Disrud Andrew Rekstad Willow Lake PTA AAA Louise Dirksen Wilf Schlender

Africans In Dahomey Clash Knuckle Greeting Custom

Native Africans in Dahomey, a French colony, twist their finger knuckles until they crack as a greeting to friends, a tradition observed by locals. The practice reflects social bonding and regional customs within the colony.

Dahomey

Judge Rules On Franchise Vote In Mobridge Election

Circuit Judge AR upheld the November 7 1939 special election on a Dakota Public Service Company franchise. The ruling found non compliance with election statutes flagrant but not grounds to discard ballots absent proof of fraud, noting 742 yes and 657 no with 239 absentee ballots. The decision cited a supreme court precedent and found no proof of improper payments or WPA influence, emphasizing absent voting statutes do not invalidate honest ballots for technical violations.

Chise Circuit Mobridge Dakota Public Service Company Marteng and Goldsmith WPA Wari,ers Pat Morrison Supreme Court

Study Clubs Conduct De Smet PTA Program

PTA meeting at De Smet High School Tuesday evening featured group discussions led by Mrs. L. C. Snyder Mrs. J. P. Meyers and Mrs. A. Thor son. Dr Paul Tschetter spoke on Social Hygiene and a student program by Imogene Davis and others followed.

Mar L. C. Snyder J. P. Meyers 3. A. Thorson PTA Paul Tschetter Altriy Imogene Davis

Senior clubs present safety radio skit by Woman's Study and Junior Study

Geraldine emi a ema aufic accompanied Harold Richardson performs in a radio safety skit. The program is presented by senior club members led by the Woman's Study Club and the Junior Study Club.

Geraldine Emi Ema Aufic Harold Richardson Spouse Woman's Study Club

De Smet Garden Club Hosts Mrs Wulf at Meeting

De Smet on March 14 reports Karen Wulff hosted the Friendly Garden Club with Ness Gertrude Manderfield presiding. Guests heard Gregory describe a west coast trip. P A Anderson spoke on Town Forests. O Snyder read Spring Poetry. Alpena notes Mrs Brzazowsky left for Piedmont after visiting relatives.

de Smet Garden Club Wulf DE Smet Karen Wulff

Spelling Bee Sparks Family Rivalry in Gettysburg

In Gettysburg Luther Smith and his daughter compete in a public spelling bee. she wins and he finishes second. In Creston Norma Jean Crago, paralyzed since last November, maintains superior sixth grade work, reciting from bed twice weekly. A separate street scene notes a weary traveler amid in-town snow with no left turn signs. Nearby, Bancroft hosts visiting families at Mr. and Mrs. Fann’s home.

Gettysburg Luther Smith Smith Creston Norma Jean Crago Norma

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