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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
3
A. L. Powell, South Dakota Democratic chairman, urged signatures on petitions to refer the amended Veteran Preference Act of 1937. He argued the law’s full impact is poorly understood and that only disabled ex service members will retain job preferences after July 1, while others lose prior protections. Powell criticized the law as misdescribed and backed by Governor and party leaders.
In the senate, all but one member opposed the bill while the Republican majority panned it. Critics warn petitions to refer the law could keep ex-service personnel from becoming political pawns and urge public understanding of the law’s significance.
Gaylord Barber is valedictorian and Ernest Geyer salutatorian of Bancroft high school seniors. Barber, a Bancroft native active in music drama forensics and athletics, led his class with multiple activities and two-year class presidency.
S D family departs Matanuska colony as Ernest Septka and his wife with four children leave Palmer Alaska while Harry Deland and wife and daughter arrive to join the settlement. Wessington teachers home for vacation Miss Marvin Henderson Rex Heights and Miss Marjoria Crocs Virgil elected to next year positions.
Brief local item reports happenings in Huron with notices from merchants and residents. Dates and names reflect early 19th century town life, including weather, markets, and forthcoming events.
Forestburg P T A wraps up the school year with a final meeting led by President Mrs M Dean. Officers saw a new president elected Mrs Lyle Ferguson as Mrs Roy Burmill resigns. The program featured band selections songs a pantomime a baritone horn solo and a vocal duet. Lunch followed.
The National Reclamation Association pledged support for a 500000 acre Missouri River irrigation plan in North Dakota. President Q S Warden called the proposal feasible and worthy of backing during a visit by Sioux City residents aiding the Sioux City Stockyards. The meeting also notes the South Economy Club gathering with Miss Norma Coats.
An old advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a remedy for backaches and kidney issues. It claims many sufferers find quick relief and attributes pain to toxins in the blood, promising improvement after taking the pills.
Willow Lake honors its 25th anniversary alumni banquet and prom on May 23. About 170 of roughly 300 alumni are expected, with 100 signaling attendance and more confirmations arriving. Notables include professor Paul Millington of Wisconsin University and first superintendent A J Fox, plus lawyer Donald R Peck and Mrs Albert Guse among attendees.
Bryant, a member of the first graduating class, agrees to appear in the program for college students and teachers.
Salesmen printers farmers politicians businessmen all submit the little card signed Yes as school spirit soars. The Willow Lake community buzzes with pride as the school marks its twenty fifth anniversary and alumni return for a birthday celebration.
A dated advertisement touts a fat loss method promising rapid weight drop in three weeks by taking Kruschen Salts with hot water each morning while cutting fatty meats and sweets. It claims improved energy, clearer skin, and vitality as results.
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