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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1931
Page
7
James L. Ellis and Dorothy C. Frey wed in Miller with County Judge G C Briggs presiding. From Newton Iowa, groom’s mother resides in Huron as Milford locals report visits, travels, and church announcements amid familial ties and regional figures including Dr Paul Weir and Mrs E T Jarmuth. The column notes community movements, marriages, and deaths, highlighting ties to Huron Wagner and nearby towns.
Wayland residents shared weekend visits with family in Niland township and Harreld. A track meet for grade school pupils at Miller drew strong Wayland attendance with the school placing in several events. A rope injury to Bre Bransted occurred while breaking a horse with a rope that pulled through his hand. Visitors from Nebraska and Minnesota were noted, including Lewis Ice visiting after 17 years away. A minor runaway incident near Schrader’s wagon caused excitement but no injuries. Alice Byers hosted a Bridge club event with costumes and a prize for best dressed. Beulah Huddleston escaped serious harm when her Chevrolet coach overturned on a country road, suffering only minor dental injuries and cosmetic damage.
Osceola Mr. and Mrs. Jake Schneller of Huron spent a week visiting Harold Schneller and Paul Koster homes. Marian Massey was in Iroquois Thursday under Opal Graham supervision, and a picnic was held at the school homes Friday.
Mrs Marion Duesler improves while Mrs Philip Mack grows weaker. Ladies Aid hosts first public lunch raising funds. next division plans similar event. Mrs Harrold Gilgore buys two new brood coops in Mitchell to start a blooded chicken business. Mrs Vera Nolan visits Iroquois with John Nolan. Miss Mary Beckman finishes Yale schooling. Rev Gordon speaks at M E church and will lecture nightly. Richland M E revival plans shift to Cavour. School to close Friday.
An outline of plans for operating and maintaining the municipal swimming pool is being arranged by the Lions club and the city council. A possible usage charge may fund a caretaker. Also noted are school picnic plans, free ice cream, and transportation arrangements to Huddleston grove. Local updates include weathered streets, visiting relatives, and community notices from Wessington.
Mrs L Levin and Betty shopped in Huron Tuesday while Mrs L E Robinson hosted Union Ladies Aki at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Good attendance reported.
Rural notes report Ames Field Day at Miller postponed due to rainfall. Roy Rice assists L D Robison. Merry Workers Club meets with Don McCutcheon and will hold afternoon meetings due to gardens and poultry duties. Water Johnson hed corn delayed by cold but now planting. Recent slow rains aid farmers resuming field work. Max Colton begins breaking for Mrs Hiram Crecelius near her quarter and boards at O W Arbogast home. Family and school updates follow including Heezen school picnic and final exams. Esther Palmer visiting in Tripp county.
The report notes that an ill uncle shows improvement and that Miss Palmer expects to return in about two weeks. It also mentions Ollie Sullivan of Miller likely to leave Pierre hospital for home later this week after an operation there, bringing relief to the community.
A controversial guide claims to fill out a flat chest by applying curves and fashion choices. It cites styling tips and fashion advice for women seeking a more pronounced silhouette, outlining methods and wardrobe suggestions.
Dr and Mrs John R Scott of St Paul are visiting Highmore to see friends. Dr Scott previously practiced as a veterinarian there. Bruce Taylor and Eugene Berreth represented Highmore at the Pierre state track meet, competing in the mile and half mile events.
Manchester Miss Evelyn Revel assists D. Allen with housework while Mr and Mrs G S Barnes and their daughter spend the weekend with Mrs J Watson at Canistota returning Monday Lyle Fulmer works with a neighbor near Colman then leaves for summer duties N W Dow hosts a visit from nephew BR C Fuller of Orasha Fuller is state agent for National Liberty Insurance Co of America based in Omaha Ladies Aid meets at Mrs George H Moore Agnes Curley doing newspaper work in Redfield for a couple weeks Mrs Lila Dougherty and daughter Joan of Rockham stay with her mother Mrs M Gartland this week
Broadland residents Mrs. H. E. Krietman and Mrs. Anna Kaump drove to Huron Tuesday after night. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnston with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeVries spent Sunday at KH L. Powner home. Mrs. Hans Peterson left for Oakes Monday to visit friends. George Jukes of Hitchcock visited Norman Smith Monday night. Frank Gascoigne has been ill with pain in the side for a week. Harley Clegg and children attended a birthday dinner for Virginia Ross at Kool home Monday evening. Ivan Gascoigne, John Gascoigne, and Harold Smith drove to Lake Norden to fish Wednesday. Misa Thompson toured Arlington to attend a convention Tuesday returning Wednesday.
Richland Pearl Creek Pearl Creek No 5 school held its last day picnic Friday as seventh and eighth graders prepare for exams this week. Seventh graders Irene Burgstrom and Harold Bergeson are among those taking tests and eighth graders include Harriet Burgstom among others.
Maxine Culver and Helen De Bauche attended a Richland W C A activity at Chris Voss home on Wednesday. Edna Elder presided over the special membership drive with several guests present. Amoy Ingle reports sheep raising is profitable, noting nine ewes with tripletts and most nursing three lambs. The Richland Farmers Union social is set for Wednesday May 2, with Gladys Beell leading the program. Special meetings were held at the Ca-
The Rev Mr Gordon led well attended services at the M E church with help from Rev Mr Arms. Charles Franzen returned from Omaha and stayed at the Herman Moduler home. Officers to be nominated in Cavour Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges on Tuesday May 19. A social time and pot luck supper will follow, inviting members and families.
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