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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1937
Page
7
Vermillion March 16 Dr Edwin H L Shaw University of South Dakota biochemist discusses dieting myths. He notes grapefruit is high in calories and fat content is overstated by many while recommending lean meats and avoiding refined foods for weight loss.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Dave McDowell 18 who died after a lingering illness. The Rev Mr Minkler of Redfield conducted the rites. Burial was in Mt Hope Cemetery.
South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that inheritance tax is based on property value at death. Dispute over Jahn estate in Clark County. county appraised value $40,033.53 but tax computed on $13,473.53 after six years of administration. Court held the tax should use value at death as defined by the statute.
The second installment of a 10.5 billion franc national defense loan was subscribed so quickly that the finance minister planned to close the books tonight. The 3.041 billion franc tranche issued as a consolation to previously rejected subscribers totaled about 135 million dollars.
In Chattanooga Tennessee a new above ground solitary cell nicknamed the dungeon draws protests from New York Chicago and Des Moines critics who condemn it as bar barism. County officials defend the cell as a humane measure to discipline recalcitrant prisoners with light three to four day confinements and bread and water meals while promising grand jury scrutiny.
George L. Brooks, district passenger agent of the Northern Pacific Railway in Boston for US years, is promoted to general office in St. Paul as traveling passenger agent for Minnesota and North Dakota. He succeeds Fred J. Elliott, now Montana district passenger agent at Helena.
Governor Jensen asserted that Republican efforts to overhaul the justice department will not be derailed by a partisan referendum. He indicated petitions against three justice and public safety acts may actually aid his program and warned of no funds for motor patrol after July 4. The plan hinges on $75,000 in preliminary savings combined with $180,000 in federal matching funds to feed the needy aged.
State Commander of the American Field Army for cancer control Mrs Howard E Trask gave an illustrated lecture at the Legion Hill under the Royal Neighbors society. The talk was informative, interesting and well attended.
Vermillion March 16 a four foot alligator that spent most of its life in South Dakota was given to the University of South Dakota museum by Harold Brink of Meckling Brink obtained the reptile from a Florida relative seven years ago and kept it as a pet until its death recently Director William H Over cites possible winter stress or pneumonia as the cause of death
Vandagrift former bank president freed after 19 days in jail for failing to pay a $35 000 judgment. He faced embezzlement accusations of shortages totaling about $96 000 from Union Savings Bank. The Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Company bonded him for $25 001 and will pursue recovery with Burke Grain Company. trial on embezzlement is scheduled for next month.
A plant found in a Stony Goat pasture in northern Turkey signals a new creeping alfalfa suited for semi arid regions of the west. Federal experts report it endures drought and close grazing due to a strong root system and is mainly for grazing and soil erosion protection. The Agriculture Department works with the state station to develop it but no seed is available for general distribution.
Sergt. Alvin C. York, famed for his World War I exploits, would accept a proposed $225 monthly pension and rank of major if Congress grants retirement with full pay. York, once offered large sums for fame, has been incapacitated by neuritis after years of bed rest since the Argonne action that killed 34 Germans and freed 132 prisoners.
Mrs Orval Shanheitz entertained the Bridgellies Thursday evening at three tables. Mrs Henry Heil man was a guest while Mrs Phil Friedman held high score and the alert prize went to Mrs Clarence Coop. Refreshments were served. The note adds that Great Britain has about 10 000 private schools with 370 000 pupils.
J. W. Beck, chairman of the South Dakota unemployment compensation commission, travels toward Washington to meet Monday with unemployment insurance directors from states with compensation statutes.
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