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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

7

Puss-In-Boots Theme Graces Junior Senior Dance

The Doland high school auditorium sparkled as juniors planned by Misses Gladys Bertrand and Hilda Calvert hosted a Puss-in-Boots theme. Carroll Zuricker and Wendell Shouse lit the hall while mothers served dinner. Naomi Wolverton acted as toastmistress introducing acts by Bob Holmes Dick Wells Marcella Kuhrt Melva Hanson Wayne Stroller Opal Bell Don Bunt Helen Kuhrt Mary Margaret Cook and others.

Doland Gladys Bertrand Hilda Calvert Carroll Zuricker Wendell Shouse Naomi Wolverton Bob Holmes Dick Wells Marcella Kubrt Melva Hanson Wayne Stroller Opal Bell Marcella Kuhrt Mary Margaret Cook Don Bunt Pussy Cat Ensemble Heleni Dorothy Johnson Naomi Ilverton Ruth Haugon Rusall Levsen

Baccalaureate at Hitchcock High May 17

Baccalaureate services for Hitchcock High School will be held in the Methodist Church at eight o'clock next Sunday evening with Rev. J. P. Whitt delivering the sermon on The Second Mile. Commencement exercises follow Tuesday May 23 at eight o'clock in the Methodist Church auditorium.

Hitchcock Hitchcock Hitchcock High School Methodist Church J. P. Whitt

Pierre People Visit at Yale Homes Sunday

Arlene and Marjorie Thomson and Maynard Reell of Pierre along with Mr and Mrs Alton Gaughran of Conde were hosted at Clarence Gaughran home in Yale. Also visiting were J and Mrs Alton Gaughran and Mr and Mrs Wil Kioten Gaughran Sr and Mr and Mrs E O Vondracek to call on Yale residents.

Pierre YALE Arlene Marjorie Thomson Maynard Reell Alton Gaughran Conde Clarance Gaughran Wil Kioen Gaughran E. O. Vondracek

Yale YaLe Visitors At R E Welsh Home

Ed und McDermott and two daughters Alice and Josephine from Huron visited Sunday at the R. E. Welsh home in Yale. Father Martin of Aberdeen also attended the gathering, joining local callers and friends.

Yale Yale Edund McDermott Daughts Alice and Josephine Huron Father Martin Aberdeen R. E. Welsh

Open Forum and Public Opinion Clash Over Bicycle Rights

A reader challenges an approved bicycle ordinance that bars riders under 15 from streets, urging equal vehicle rights and sidewalk use for youths. The letter condemns delayed reforms, cites drivers’ aggression, and calls for balanced regulation. A second column questions labor hours, foreign trade, and social plans, critiquing political rhetoric and urging clearer thinking.

Editorial on Labor Hours and Productivity

A reader questions Dean Sparks's view that labor must work longer hours arguing that longer hours raise production but create a surplus no consumer can buy. The letter notes that higher output with limited purchasing power leads to market gluts and plant shut downs and seeks clarification and remedies.

Dean Sparks Huron Joby

Petrified Man Hoax in South Dakota's Wild West Tale

A long letter recalls a 1890s hoax involving a petrified man exhibited by cowboys in Wessington and Huron South Dakota. Purchasers paid $5000, investigators bore the figure to prove it cement and fake. One survivor from Wessington later pieces together origin in the Black Hills with ties to a EPF employee.

South Dakota Chicago Miller Wessington AL House Huron East Third Street Meldtle Wossington Stedfeld Beadle County Hot Springs Black Hills Fp, T

Cardozo Leaves Large Estate In Transfer Tax Filing

Benjamin N Cardozo former associate justice died July 9 1938 leaving 329509 estate. 220635 goes to charity 186822 residuary to Columbia University 145376 securities. Housekeeper Kate A Tracy to receive 75000 and charity to fund a chair of jurisprudence bearing Cardozo name.

Benjamin N. Cardozo New York Supreme Court Columbia University Kate A. Tracy Washington, D. C

Crop prospects improve after light rainfall report

A shower brought .85 inch of moisture in Blunt on Friday, improving crops slightly with cooler, more humid conditions. Despite gains, farmers say small grain suffers from drought and high winds, while pastures remain in poor shape. Seed merchants note unusually large acreage of storage crops being planted this year.

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Entertains Club Hosts Kil dare Bridge Night

My Erwin Gross entertained the Kil dare Club last Friday evening at two tables of bridge. Guests dressed as children and prizes were awarded to Ann Van Voorhis and Jessie Bonin. Lunch was served by the hostess. Farewell party for Miss Edna Haider held at Mrs. Charles Keppen home with fifteen attendees and refreshments.

Hitchcock Erwin Gross Kildare Club Ann van Voorhis Jessie Bonin Zell Edna Haider Los Angcles Sven Charles Keppen

PUPILS HOLD PICNIC AT PLAZA TOWNSHIP

Rural pupils of Plaza Township held their annual picnic at Fisher's Grove on Saturday. In the afternoon they visited the State School and Home in Redfield and attended a matinee at the Plaza Theatre.

Plaza Township Fisher's Grove Redfield Plaza Theatre

Grounds at Gettysburg Courthouse Plowed and Seeded

Beautify Grounds Gettsyburg reports Potter County courthouse grounds have been plowed and seeded with grass new trees planted to replace winter-died ones.

Gettysburg Potter County Court House

Return to Lowry Tulare May 1 Special

Oscar and Lily Gochring left Monday for their home in Lowry. D. Gochring taught mathematics and science at Tulare High School during the past year, and Lily was a member of the senior class. Home after visit Tulare May 17 Special Mrs Claire Price returned home after visiting relatives and friends in Aberdeen and Doland.

Lowry Tulare Oscar Lily Gochring Gochring Tware High School Lily Claire Price Aberdeen Doland Florence Binger H. H. Binger S. D

Cardiff Giant replica tale from Barnum era mystery

The account recalls the Cardiff Giant petrified man replica shown by Barnum, later shipped from Chicago to Wolsey near Milwaukee, then lost track of by owners. It was reportedly found in a Wolsey depot after a storage charge, later moved to Illinois by Wessington barber Wm. Fenton. Final fate remains unknown to John A. Bushfield and Hiller.

Barnum Circus Cardiff Chicago Wolsey Wm. Fenton Wessington Illinois John A. Bushfield Hiller

Ree Heights Seniors Present Annual Class Night

Ree Heights May 7 Special On Monday evening the seniors staged their annual class night program in the high school auditorium Anna Menning announced the numbers and paid tribute to the parents faculty and board members The class history and will were read and the prophecy was given in lay jet form A clarinet solo by ev Gardner a piano number by Cath erine Suhn and a girls quartet made up of Ellen Beranek Anna Menning Doris Slack and Catherine let furnished the musical portion of the evening's entertainment.

Ree Heights High Whool Anna Menning Ev |Gardner Catherine Suhn Ellen Beranek Doris Slack Catherine Let

Evert Jones To Be Graduation Speaker

Evert Jones deputy commissioner of school and public lands will give the commencement address here Thursday evening May. His subject The Time the Place and the Man. He is a Albany College Albany Ore graduate and Portland Orc aw school graduate. He did graduate work at University of Chicago and Columbia University. He was president of Buena Vista College Storm Lake Ia from 1924 to 1931. His present home is Rapid City.

Evert Jones Ree Heights School and Public Lands Jones Albany College Albany Ore Portland

Blunt Hosts Visit From Fort Washington Family

Mr and Mrs William Graveldinger of Fort Washington Wisconsin visit Blunt at the homes of Mr and Mrs Emil Johnson and Mr and Mrs Henry Herte. The women are sisters.

Blunt William Graveldinger Fort Washington Wis Emil Johnson Henry Herte

Guests at Hitchcock and Blunt Caller Lead Home Visits

May 17 special notes guests Earl Crecelius and family of Huron visited sister Mrs John Miler. Mary Crecelius and Harold joined. Also Mrs Edward Corning of Salem Oregon staying with Mr and Mrs George Otis with daughter Audrey for about a week or longer.

Hitchcock Hitchcock Earl Crecelius Huron John Miler Mary Crecelius Harold Blunt Edward Corning Salem Ore George Otis Audrey

Dristy Family To Sell Household Goods

Mr and Mrs N O Dristy plan a sale of household goods as they prepare to live with their son Clark Dristy in Miller. The notice notes the impending move and temporary residence with family.

N. O. Dristy Clark Dristy Miller

Return to Yale Tulare May 17 Special

Mr and Mrs W O Yollman returned to their Yale home Sunday after a short visit with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Oscar Oleson. They brought Orima lyn Oleson to spend a few days in Yale. Mr and Mrs Henry Tschetter also returned to their home here Monday after spending the weekend in Huron.

Yale Tulare W. O. Yollman Yale Oscar Oleson Orimalyn Oleson Huron Tulare Henry Tschetter Huron

Renegade Buffalo Attacks Caged Wolf at Park

At Custer State Park in the Black Hills a rogue buffalo bull broke from the herd and attacked a caged gray wolf in the park zoo. The animal ripped an eight inch gash in the wolf's neck as attendants chased the buffalo away. the wolf survived and began to recover days later.

Park Rapid City Custer Blate Park Black Hills Park Zoo Claude Gray State Park Board Yay

Burdette Church Hosts Coxe and Wessington Springs Trio

The Rev. Charles Coxe and a girls' trio from Wessington Springs College presented an engaging program at the Burdette church Sunday, offering a varied lineup in a community event.

Burdette Charles Coxe Wessington Springs College

Kolegrai Family Heads to Los Angeles After Visit

Mr and Mrs Clem Kolegrai and their son Jimmy left by car for their home in Los Angeles after spending the last two weeks here Special.

Los Angeles Zell Clem Kolegrai Jimmy

Doland Club May Day Breakfast closes club year

Doland May breakfast marked the Doland Study Club’s year end at Mrs. John Levien’s home. Maypoles and bouquets topped the tables while Mrs. Willard Doty led a short business session. Delegates Lucy Long and Lucille Beck reported on the sixth district convention at Redfield. James Wilkinson reviewed The Yearling by Marjorie Rawlings as entertainment. Special guests included Mrs. Hilda Calvert and school faculty femmes Evelyn Crampton and Elizabet Slocum.

Doland Doland Study Club John Levien Willard Doty Redfield Lucy Long Lucille Beck James Wilkinson Marjorie Rawlings Hilda Calvert Evelyn Crampton Elizabet Slocum Alfred Thompson Elmer Erickson Grant Roseth John Leysen Guy Cook

Miller Past Matrons Club Luncheon Hostess Miller

May 17 special notes Miller hosted the Past Matrons Club luncheon with 3 tables. A short meeting followed by a contract game saw Mrs. H J Bushfield win high score and Mrs. L T Jarmuth low. Guests included Mrs. Thomas Hauer Emily Olson and Nita Carstens.

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Voltaire Fido Tla Cate Tea Warde Montgomery Dakota Florala Bars Way Hodman David Lee Marcella Seaman Rodman Lin Hitchcock Orient Orient Louis Holder Trier Minn A. F. Pagel Merrit Holder State College, Brewings Hospital Orient Bertha Hess Aberdeen Hospital D. D. Reynolds Willow Lake Speldall Prooder Arthur Thaden Doland Club Entertains Miller _ Past Matrons’ Club Wee Yael Rome Eaness Vallet
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