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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

10

Court of Honor recognizes Scout mothers at Huron

A special court of honor in Huron at College Chapel honors mothers and Scouts of Central South Dakota Council. L. K LaCraft directed the program with 3. L. McNamara and Rev. Father JoJ. O'Neil delivering invocations. Awards include 11 badges, a life badge for Nels Olsen, and ribbons presented to each scout's mother.

Raney Muthers Tomasiawk Central South Dakota Boy Scout of Ameran Huron College L. K LaCraft L. McNamara Joj. O'Neil Andrew Palm, Jr Weleermen Heal al Tranerry GR. McArthur Bos Scouts of America Robert Groves Norman Buck Richard Classick Forest Devers Croop Meri John Dargen John Geones Robert Rey Thomas Murphy Alan van Voorhis Bon Larris Lloyd Wallace James Clark Harlann Woldner Sidney Glanzer Billy Cray Phil Tovey James Olson Leroy Mr. Cook Clif Thompson William Churchill C. P. Perrott Dan Hoskins D. van Dyke Kurt Rainey Joop John Conner Norsman H, EB NeArdle

Flowers To Decorate Tyrrel School Room

The Tyrrel School plans to make Teavers to decorate their room. Students collect flowers including daisy pansy daffodil nas Thruim sweetpeas Dutchmans breeches rose iris poppy Jackine the Pulpit Moccasin and sunflower. Russell Carpente reports finding several pasque and the Stile flower in fields and bringing them to school.

Jackine Russell Carpente Lavaht Leland

Arithmetic Tests at Tyrvel School Reported

Dinns Belle Carpenter, taught by Leland, notes arithmetical inventories are given in all grades to gauge how well pupils know their work across the school.

Tyrvel Dinns Belle Carpenter Lelend

Select Winning Account Books

BROOKINGS May 14 Farm account books kept by Lyle R Johnson Kingsbury County and Genevieve Selling Faulk County have been designated as slate blue ribbon winners and submitted to the national committee for the 4H farm accounting contest. Those in the red ribbon class include Blanche Dooley Gregory Donald Thompson Brookings and Paul Pinkett Grant County. Each winner will receive a cash prize from the International Harvest Company once the state and national blue ribbon winners are determined. There are three divisions farm accounting home accounting and crop enterprise accounting. Any enrolled 4 H member may enter any three of these. There are 123 participating in this activity for 1940. Accounts started on March 1 and will close March 1 1941.

Brookings Lyle R. Johnson Kingsbury County Genevieve Selling Faulk County National Committee Blanche Dooley Gregory Donald Thompson Paul Pinkett Grant County Internnational Harvester Company H. M. Jones

Tyrre School Pupils Ready for Final Tests

The seventh and eighth graders finished six weeks tests while finals loom. Lis Wipf notes two weeks remain for review using study manuals and Rural Educator as lower grades also finish a week of review.

Tyrre Lis Wipf

Fairfield No. 2 students finish studying words from manual

In Fairfield No. 2 School, taught by Betty Tyrrell, eighth grade students completed studying the words from the study manual. They also reviewed missed words from the Our Work Book and will study the words missed from the manual.

Fairfield No. 2 Betty Tyrrell

Connell Sixth Graders Create Bird Booklets

Sixth grade at Connell School made bird booklets during a science unit and planned another project on health for outdoor work. Miss Davis will grade both, while students like Phyllis Aintz and Wilbert Hohm note reading adventures and memorizing Bliss Carmen's poem Daisies.

Connell School Davis Phyllis, Aintz Bliss Carmen Wilbert Hohm

Trail-Finding Tests Passed By Scouts In Bonilla Troop

Boy Scout Troop 14 met in the school gym Thursday evening to complete trail finding tests. Scouts Harold Brown Lester Lyle Keith Glen Marshall and Robert Sawtelle passed the tests. Junior Phillips was elected scribe and Darrell Boyd will continue to sound taps. Eight Scouts are registered in the troop.

Boy Scout Troop 14 Bonilla Harold Brown Lester Lyle Keith Glen Marshall Robert Sawtelle Junior Phillips Darrell Boyd

Real estate transfers tied to Huron and nearby towns

Real estate transfers show Beatle County entries including Christa Sievers et al to Beadle County for a parcel described as part SW of NW14 18-11-83. Other transfers list Scotter to Clarence Kr. Scotter of Huron for $1, Van. Dalsom's replat, Valdena Martin to Hazel Kirke Sullivan in Huron for $1, and parcels in Prospect Park and other addn. to Fed. Land Bank to O. R. Wright for $3,200. Legislative notes mention Legion Auxiliary Mothers Day party in Frankfort with roses and a talk by Redfield district officer. Entangled species notes and bird introductions appear as filler.

Beatle County Christa Sievers Et al Beadle County George W. Sterling Huron Alva E. Taylor Law Bank J. HE. Grant Charles V. Hedges John Edward Kutil Prospect Park Fed. Land Bank R. ‘Wright

South Dakota in Washington on Snake Control Funding

The Biological Survey signaled no objection to continued snake control if the South Dakota Game and Fish Department seeks federal aid. The plan faced Pittman Robertson Act limits, leading to discontinuation of the project unless funds are redirected. Representative Casé escalated the issue with acting chief Henderson, who noted rattlesnake control risks and potential value in rodent reduction, urging careful management.

Washington Bureau of Biological Survey South Dakota St. Patrick Francis Casé Iho J W. Cc. Henderson bu‘Tealre

Legion To Observe Citizenship Day In South Dakota

Belle Fourche May 14 The American Legion posts in South Dakota were urged by Department Commander R P Harmon of Belle Fourche to observe Citizenship Day next Sunday. The day was proclaimed by Congress and President Roosevelt to honor all who attained voting age or received final citizenship papers in the past year. Harmon urged the Legion and patriotic groups to recognize the day, stressing citizenship as a precious possession.

Karl Munoz RK. P. Harmon The American Legion Q. G. Johnson Veterans of Foreign Wars Sb, Missen South Dakota Education Association Afican Legion Harmon

Population rise in Custer city census

May 14 report shows Custer population in 1840 rose to 1,544 from 1,204 ten years earlier. District census supervisor T. B. Werner announced the 1949 figure reflects a gain of 341 people, about 24 percent.

Custer Rapid City Custer T. B. Werner

Pastime Club Meeting At Fehiman Home

The Pastime Club met last Thursday at Mrs. Harold Fehiman’s country home. A paper was read by Mrs. Fehiman and Rita Fehiman gave a humorous reading. Luncheon was served to thirteen members and six guests. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Elmer Hansen.

Frankeort Harold Fehiman

Summons in Estate of Harold W Sprung in Parota County

State of South Parota County issues a summons in the matter of the estate of Harold W Sprung deceased. Proceedings name executors and co-partners under the firm Gyurd. Named guardians and heirs include Eva Sprune, Ella Cranston Gormerly, Jema Cranston, Clara May Sprung, and Eleanor G Sprune. Court papers list H Z Sprung and Trvin A Churchill among associates.

South Parota County I Plain Sprune Hamid W. Sprung West of Devisens H. Z. Sprung Ella Cranston Gormerly Elle Spriree Jema Cranston Eva Sprune Asagiratrix Harold W. jSprune Clara May Sprung Eva Masine Sprane Eleamor G Dill Cfommverly Eleanor G A. K. Gardner Trvin A. Churchill

Quieting Title Suit in Beadle County South Dakota

A legal summons in a Beadle County South Dakota case orders the defendants to answer the complaint within 30 days. The action aims to quiet title to parcels described as the SW quarter of section 12 township 109 range 62 in the Southwest Quarter, along with related claims and liens. Plaintiff’s attorney is W. C. Peterson.

Muse Benale Town Sip Rande Beadle County South Dakota DB. O Dakota Ave South Huron Dakove Gomunlain W. C. Peterson Atty D. C Dak Anril Stith Ma Pastoral Iudement Ax Actin Brouehd

Pageant of Foods at Huron Theatre Second Session

The Huron Theatre hosts a two day school led by Miss Emily Conklin showcasing new cooking methods. Twenty four dishes appear on day two with a True and False contest, a Parade of Picture Platters, and prizes. Recipes include Mr Pfister's Meat Dressing a boneless leg of beef and a baked ham with gelatin glaze.

Emily Conklin Mr. Pfister Mr. Pfster Miss Conklin Madison Wis Conklin

Armstrong County Population Declines to 42

Sioux Falls May 14 Census enumerators complete Armstrong County figures showing a 42 population, down 44 in ten years. The unorganized county spans 530 square miles, includes part of the Cheyenne Indian Reservation, and is largely leased for a large cat meat company. Graybear notes Armstrong may be the smallest U S county and possibly without a post office.

Armstrong Country Sioux Falls Armstrong WJ. J. Graybear Cheyenne Indian Reservation Cat. Ue. Company Graybear

Tax Embezzler Sentenced in Belle Fourche Case

Louis A. Gleyre, Butte County tax collector and justice of the peace, was sentenced in Sturgis by Circuit Judge Charles R. Hayes to seven years in the state penitentiary and fined 4323.06 for embezzling county funds. He pleaded guilty to three counts covering 1938 to now, with concurrent terms and a $2,191.85 embezzlement plus fees. He admitted the money was lost gambling in Belle Fourche and Deadwood.

Louis A. Gleyre Butte County Sturgis Charles R.hayes Buth County Gleye Justice of the Peace Belle Fourche Deadwso

New Co Operative Formed To Sell Petroleum Products

A new co operative formed to sell petroleum products was organized at a meeting last week to launch the James Valley Union Co Operative. R W Groothius of Huron was named chairman, with Charles Worrall of Huron as vice president and Harold Melius of Cavour as secretary. A temporary board includes Ed Bios Wolsey C Schiebs Wolfe C Kelierty Huron T C Terney Hitchcock and officers. Shares will not exceed 40 per share.

James Valley Union Co-Operative Petroleum Enterprise R. W. Groothius Huron Charles Worrall Harold Melius Cavour Ed Bios Wolsey C. Schiebs

Miller Baccalaureate Service Sunday in Milles

In Milles on May 14 the baccalaureate will be held at the city auditorium with the Rev. Joseph Andrews delivering the sermon. Mrs. Dan Braden will lead processions and several musical selections will be performed. Forty-two seniors will receive diplomas at graduation on May 24. Professor George McCarty of State College will give the address. Diplomas will be presented by school board president Clinton Winn, and national honor awards will be announced at the event.

Wessington Glee Club Hosts National Music Week Program

The Glee Club Mixed Chorus and special numbers from Huron High School directed by Helen Buchanan entertained the Wessington school and community in a Community Hall program honoring National Music Week last Thursday afternoon.

Wessington Glee Club Huron High Schoo Helen Buchanan

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