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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1940

Page

7

Health and Safety Emphasis Highlights Scout Meeting

The semi annual national board meeting in New York City focused on Girl Scout health and safety. Dr Margaret M Janeway outlined plans including health examinations and an indexed health program funded by the American Fund. Leaders Miss Rosabel Buren and Mrs Cetile Milledgeville noted progress across states with troop reports and follow up of health concerns to instill prudent health practices.

Margaret M New York City Ain Health and Safety Womenon Janeway National Board of Girect- Id Noice Girl Scouting American Fund Margaret C. Lewis Bos Rosabel Buren Cetile H Girl Scout Public Health Office Albany N.Y

Sanborn 4-H Rally Day Set For May 27

May 27 is the Sanborn County 4-H Rally Day announced by county extension agent Fred E. Lareen. The event returns to Ruskin Park with a 10 am to 12 noon program of baseball kit tenball and group games, a noon to 1 pm picnic dinner, 1 pm to 2:30 pm 4-H presentations and a county organization roll, 2:30 pm to 3 pm roller skating and games. Each club brings its own lunch and a suggested menu includes sandwiches salad fruit beans pickles pie and lemonade. A moving picture from last year's Woonsocket Achievement Day will be shown. all interested in 4-H work are invited.

Sanborn County Fred E. Lareen Ruskin Pack Woonsocket

Loyal C L Holds Year End Meeting At Whattler School

In a year end report from Whattler School eighth grader Asher Meseman, the Loyal C L chapter led by president Marjorie Kouf conducted a flag salute and pledge, reviewed minutes, and noted a $4.05 treasury after a past fundraising toast. They planned a May 19 picnic at the school with meat toast, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, salad, pickles, sandwiches, coffee, lemonade, pie, and postgame ice cream. A committee including Willard Kleitsasser, Leslie Day, and Marilyn Rogers was formed to stage contests for the outing.

Asher Meseman Whattler C.L Marjorie Kouf C. L Treasury

Whiteside School Holds Annual Picnic Frid ay

The Whiteside School conducted its regular annual picnic with forenoon games and meals. Mrs. Mabel McGirr led the dinner committee, SPOT candy provided by Bar Brugsche, and lemonade by the Whiteside PTA. Teachers supplied ice cream as students enjoyed afternoon baseball, softball, stunts, and prize awards to multiple families. New PTA officers were installed in a special meeting.

Whiteside School Mabel McGirr Bar Brugsche Whiteside Pta David Anna Mae Feters Dates George DeShazer Earl Fritzsche John McGirr P.T.A

Conner School Eighth Graders Write on Varied Subjects

Viellien Hintz notes eighth graders read aloud their compositions during class time. The outline provided guides their essays on Capital and Labor Arbitration Tariffs Banking and Political parties.

Conner School Viellien Hintz

Prairie Belles Named After See and Sew Club Change

The See and Sew Farmerettes hold their second meeting at Jean Townsley’s home led by president Betty Jean Miller. All members attend a finger spoon and fork foods roll call, with two demonstrations on serving and table setting. The club name changes to Prairie Belles, per Marjorie’s suggestion.

Jean Townsley Betty Jean Miller Mary Alice Foner Prairie Belles Marjorie

Graceful New Princess Pattern 8708 for Summer Dress

A vintage pattern ad touts the graceful princess line in light or dark colors with lace trimmed cuffs and versatile fabrics. It lists sizes 24 through 48, fabric yardages for size 36, and pricing for patterns and books, inviting readers to order from The Evening Hudson pattern service.

Comstast W. Wacker Drive Chicago

Social club round table ends with songs and games

Hawkins leads a table manners discussion followed by songs and refreshments. During the social hour games are played. The next meeting will be hosted by Marian Townsley, the club reporter, on Tuesday June 4 at her home.

Richland Pupils Wake Field Trip Marks Spring Signs

Richland Center School first six grades toured on May 2 to seek signs of spring for a science outing. Dolores Walter, taught by Grace Rudy, reported the students enjoyed the trip. Tuesday pupils were given a holiday due to the election. Doris Meyer wrote the report.

Richland Richland Center School Dolores Walter Grace Rudy Doris Meyer

Allies under pressure as German drive nears Paris line

The War Today reports stiff German attempts to break Allied lines from Antwerp to Sedan while Paris tightens civil and military control. German claims say Allied retreat inches, but Paris says pockets form north of Rethel as mechanized thrusts and air support pressure the front.

Antwerp Sedan Paris Rethel Aris Sedan-Reichel Brussels Charmel Engand

Hitler hinges fate on blitzkrieg air power gamble

The article argues Hitler bets the war on a massive air force and one decisive western push. It notes Allied air strength, German resource strain, and the peril if Germany cannot sustain fuel and supplies, framing a single gamble that could decide Europe’s future.

Hitler Europe Fuher Paul Reysaud Germany

Missouri Valleys Role in War Crisis Studied at Yankton

The fourth annual Upper Missouri Valley Association convention opened in Yankton with talks on the region's minerals and resources aiding national defense. President John D. Forsyth presided as Governor Harlan Rushfield, former Governor Arthur Weaver, Col. Jam M. Hoge, and L. G. Troth spoke. Resolutions and officer elections were planned for the afternoon as telegrams from South Dakota and Nebraska politicians endorsed the program.

Sanryon Py Savage Upper Missouri Valley Upper Missouri Valley Association John D. Forsyth Nishyara Nebraska Harlan Rushfield South Dakota Arthur J. Weaver Jam M. Hoge Omaha U. S. Army Engineers L. G. Troth Burne 5. D House Ington Missouri

Real Estate Transfers in Beadle County Huron

Beadle County records show Kenneth H Sackett transferring lot 14 block 2 Parkland addn to Carrier Sacket in Huron for $1. Huron Construction Co transfers to Gladys EB or B F Mostram lot 36 replatting 1 to 3 incl block 55 Fifth RY addn to Huron for $1. M Plin Beebe transfers to Mrs Kathryn Hofer loge 1 2 3 4 7 8 block 1 Fifth S A sth and g Park addn in Huron for $1.

Beadle County Kenneth H. Sackett Carrier Sacket Huron Parkland Addn Huron Construction Company Gladys EB B. F. Mostram M. Plin Beebe Kathryn Hofer

Baccalaureate service held for Rockham graduates

In Rockham on May 17 the baccalaureate service for the Rockham high school class was held at the M E Church. Rev Paul Miller delivered the address with a theme centered on the motto If you cant find a way make one.

Rockham Rockham High School Suriay M. E. Church Paul Miller

Moon Rounds Moon Rotation Mystery

A brief note explains the moon completes one rotation each lunar month as it orbits Earth to ensure the same face is directed toward our planet. The fact highlights how tidal locking governs the visible moon.

Methodist Dedication of New Organ Sunday Program

Public dedication of the church organ bought last fall will occur Sunday at 4:00 PM. Miss Genie Steuben, longtime resident now of Los Angeles, donated to the organ fund and attended this spring for the ceremony. The program includes preludes, hymns, anthems, solos, and instrumental pieces performed by the choir, glee club, and soloists, with Miss Steuben presented and the organ formally dedicated.

Genie Steuben Methodist Church Huron Los Angeles Erongn

Hotel At Miller Changes Hands In Miller Deal

A. C. Linden of Tripp has purchased the Hotel here from Mr. and Mrs. Franke Land operators who have run it for years. Linden will take over in June and will remain in Miller with his family to manage the property interests.

Miller A. C. Linden Tripp Franke Linden Browr Main

Spider Transports Young On Her Back

The wolf spider carries her young on her back until they are ready to move on. The blood often consists of 150 spiderlings.

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