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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

3

Beadle and Hand Granges to Host Three Day Convention

Beadle and Hand Granges plan a three day convention in Huron starting June 1 1 with state officers meeting June 10 for planning. Events include welcome address by a Huron representative, remarks by J J Martin of Watertown, ritual work and three degrees led by Turtle Creek Turtle Creek Brewster Creek and Flora ex. Banquet at Marvin Hughitt Motel and local entertainment each day.

Beadle Hand Ge Huron J. J. Martin Watertown Grange Thei Beadle County Huron Chamber of Hand Eies Marvin Hughitt Turtle Creek Nance Township Brewster Creek Grange

Camp Counselor Staff List At North Central Assembly

The record lists camp positions and names including Wilmot as assistant steward N E Carle Watertown chaplain EB Pollard Hermosa treasurer A G Snesrud New Underwood secretary Clarence Gronseth Britton gate keeper Florence Pittinger Brookings Ceres Rose Franzke Brookings Pomona mm Martin Watertown Flora Jatin Clason Hermosa lady assistant steward. The executive committee comprises W M Snable Hermosa W Milbrandt Troy and J M Walters Fort Pierre.

Hermosa W. Milbrandt Troy J. M. Walters Fort Pierre

Condé Graduation Honors Class of 1840

Commencement exercises in the Municipal Building featured salutatorian Elaine Morrill and valedictorian Lois Halvorson. Eighth grade diplomas were awarded to Morris Bawek, Robert Collins, Eugene Grimes, and Beverly Lofthouse, who also won a prize. Scholarships and awards were presented. Elson Ondell and Wayne Cleveland received music contest medals.

Earl Baertsch Board of Education Lolas E. Halverson Carol B. Nickel Francis Grimes Ivan Herr Bert E. Hobusch Richard Klappech Mathew McPattland Eileen Nash Olson Ondell Marcille Wellstein Howard Thomas Phyllis Baertsch Leone Brown Elmer Herr Eugene Hildebrant Mery Louisa Jensen Maddalene _ Koenig Donald_ Nelson Elaine Morrill Mildred Quandahl Jack D. Stine Anton A. Wettstein

Forestburg Seniors Receive Diplomas

Forestburg May 28 special commencement held in the school auditorium with Rev. Mr. Knudson leading invocation and benediction. Helen Larson salutatorian and Mary Jo Morse valedictorian spoke. Raye Mack was class historian and Laura Dent delivered class prophecy. Eighth grade graduates Bernita Ann La Bresche Clara Johnson Dena Burrill and Robert Lefler received diplomas. Senior diplomas presented by Supt. T. E. Luther to the school board president for Charles Briggs Elaine Burrill Laura Dent Helen Larson Bernice Luthi Beulah Luthi F Mack Janice Madsen Orvilla Madsen Bettie McCormack Billie McCormack Mary Jo Morse LaVere Nickelson Darleen Schefsky Boyd Senska Maretta Thompson Arnold Yoman Lila Orgeron.

Forestburg Knudson Helen Larson Mary Jo Morse Raye Mack Beulah Luthi Laura Dent E. M. Jolley Woonsocket Bernita Ann la Bresche Clara Johnson Dena Burrill Robert Lefler Supt T. E. Luther Charles Briggs Elaine Burrill Bernice Luthi F. Mack Janice Madsel Orvilla Madsen Bettie McCormack Billie McCormack LaVere Nickelson Darleen Schefsky Boyd Senska Maretta Thompson Arnold ‘Yoman Lila ‘Orgérson

Lane Couple Honored On Silver Wedding

Mr and Mrs G E Johnson celebrated their silver wedding anniversary last Sunday in Lane with Salberg Lutheran Aid members present. Julius Lillehaug spoke and Verdis Kaye Peterson read. Rev P Neilse gave a silver purse from guests and a bouquet. Mr and Mrs Paul Anderson of Minneapolis attended. Mrs Anderson is Johnsons sister. About 40 people attended and refreshments were served.

Anderson Johnson

Injured as Team Bolts at Highmore

W. Sussex, manager of the South Dakota Experimental Farm, was injured Monday when a team he was driving bolted. He received a scalp wound and knee injuries but is now able to be about after prompt medical aid. He was planting corn when a car entering the field frightened the team.

Highmore W. Sussex South Dakota Sussex

Highmore Women’s Club Reports on Convention

The Highmore Women's Club met at the retiring president Mrs. H. J. Drew's home to hear reports on the sixth district convention and finish the year's business. Delegate Mrs. K. M. Harkness summarized the Mabridge meeting. Mrs. John Quinn received a courtesy card as she plans to move to Harlem Montana. Tea was served after the meeting with Junior Women's Club members as guests.

Women’s Club Highmore Highmore Women's Club H. J. Drew K. M. Harkness Mabridge John Quinn Harlem Mont Quinn Wamen’s Club

La Velle Blanchard Earns National Music Honors

La Velle Blanchard, a 15 year old sophomore at St. Lawrence, won two first ratings in the tombone solo event at the National Music Contest in St Paul. He also contributed to a brass ensemble that earned first rating and to the St. Lawrence band that placed in third division. Other ensemble members included Lorraine Blanchard Margery Brons James Shoop Glen Banning and Eleanor Bridenvaugh.

la Velle Blanchard St. Lawrence St. Paul Lorrain Blanchard Margery Brons J James Shoop Glen Banning Eleanor Bridenvaugh

Indians Gather For Three Day Congress

The Immaculate Conception Mission School and church host a three day congress with hundreds of visiting Indians from eastern Sour Da kota. Delegates arrive from Sisséton Greenwood Thompson Soldier Creek Lower Brule and Big Bend. Robert Red water of Big Bend, elected president last year, will preside as Bishop Brady of Sioux Falls and other church officials attend.

Congress Highmore Immaculate Conception Mission School Sour Dakota Sisséton Greenwood Thompson Soldier Creek Lower Brule Big Bend Robert Redwater Brady Sioux Falls

Land values in South Dakota decline 3 percent

South Dakota land values slipped three percent over the past year. Evan Fones, a federal state agricultural statistician, reported thatMarch 1 1940 values were 45 percent of the 1912-14 prewar average, down from 48 percent a year earlier.

S. D Sioux Falls South Dakota Evan ¥. Fones Fem Jones

Highway Program To Be Speeded Up

Pierre May 23 71 The $4 000 000 construction program of the state highway department will be speeded up by placing draftsmen in the plans department on overtime. Engineers said workers will log five evenings a week and Saturday afternoons through July 1 to finish plans so contractors and the highway commission can begin new construction at the start of the 1940 fiscal year. The state will have matched $2 000 000 in federal funds in the 1939 program by July 1 and will begin a similar 1946 program thereafter.

Awards Presented At Bancroft Class Night

Bancroft High School seniors led a community hall program with Bruce Huddleston as announcer and Anita Martens delivering the valedictory. John Feuerstein gave the salutatory. a quartet sang as awards were given for scholarship and athletics.

Bancroft Bancroft High School Bruce Huddleston Anita Martens John Feuerstein Lucille Thaden Elmer Weerts Harold Fuerstenau Anite Martens Foun Feuerstein Lucille Wacekerie Brucie Huddleston G.A. A Harriet Forbes Myrile Wiezman Bill Andrews Cecil Foote Dale Beeninga Donald Thaden Harry Hulman Clinton Tibbetts Harold Poppen Raymond Dirksen

Winans Named Red Cross Fund Chairman

Fred R. Winans attorney was named chairman of the Hyde County Red Cross war relief drive aiming for a 100 dollar county quota. He appointed local and county volunteers to collect contributions and secure international help through the Red Cross contact service for relatives in invaded countries.

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Marguerite Hultman Elected Sunshine Mixers Leader

Marguerite Holtman was elected president of the Sunshine Mixers Demonstration Club at two Monday evening meetings at Mrs. Ferrald Shea's home. New officers include Vice President Emma Freese Secretary Claude Sutton and Treasurer Feerala Shea. Members shared vacation plans and a picnic committee was formed. Marguerite Hullman led the music hour while hosts served pie ice cream and coffee.

Marguerite Hultman Wellington Marguerite Holtman Sunshine Mixers Ferrald Shea Emma Freese Claude Sutton Feerala Shea Marguerite Hull R. M. Shea

Bushfield Wins Big In GOP Primary As Montana Results Vary

PIRRRE May 23 The official canvass shows Governor Harlan J. Bushfield with 784 percent of Republican ballots and Lewis W. Bicknell with 60.79 percent of Democratic gubernatorial votes on May 7. Total votes 160,689 with Republicans 108,369 and Democrats 42,290. Bushfield 44,962 versus Graff 23,377. Bicknell 31,780 and Steensland 24,500.

Pirrre Harlan J. Bushfield Lewis W. Bicknell Lgenmcratic Bushfield A. N. Graff Sioux Falls Bicknell Almer O. Steensland

Sewing Projects Presented At Blunt Lunt School Gym

Local sewing room and craft shop work was displayed in Blunt School gym on Monday evening. A 6:30 banquet preceded a talk by Mrs. Tannsy Boorman of Pierre and a WPA morale and education report by Rev. Randall Barnes. Eliza McMahon outlined 40 months of service with 6624 garments completed.

Blunt Lunt Blunt School Tannsy Boorman Pierre Professional and Service Division WEA Randall Barnes Church of Christ WPA Eliza McMahon

Blunt School Faculty Holds Picnic at Farm Island

Blunt teachers gathered Monday evening at Farm Island to celebrate the end of the school year and to bid farewell to Superintendent Harold Munson and his wife.

Blunt Blunt School Farm Island Harold Munson Munson

Danburg Family Visits Hand County Relative Ties

Mr and Mrs Arthur Danburg and two children from Pikeville Kentucky arrived Monday to visit relatives in Hand County. Danburg is the son of Civil War veteran John Danburg and brother of Mrs Will Flint. They plan to return to Pikeville after the visit where Danburg will teach summer school.

Kentucky ST. Lawrence Arthur Danburg Pikeville Danburg John Danburg Hand County Will Flint Danbury

Health Camp To Open June 23 in South Dakota

A health camp for children from the Black Hills region will open June 23 at Camp Wansaer near Silver City in Rapid Canyon. The 1949 staff includes nurse Miss Flannie Boone, dietician Miss Evelyn Wynblom, cooks, counselors, and office staff, with inquiries to the South Dakota Tuberculosis Association in Kadizin. Funeral rites were held for Mrs Frances Etbauer in Hand County with burial in Buffalo County.

Dorothy Cox Howard Public Schools Wanzer Hear Silver City Black Hills Madison Wansaer Silver City Rapid Canyon Flannie Boone R.N Rapid City Lucille Gross Doland Evelyn Wynblom Alcester Blanche Simms Vermillion Minnie Morrison Deli Rapids Josephine Pinkerton Hill City Lloyd Volsoah Howard Evalyn Anderson Glenhaim Gloria Johnson Sioux Falls Mary Ann Morris Mitchell Lyle Kehm Edward Manning Brookings Marie Gregorson Hf. H. Heldridge South Dakota Tuberculosis Association Kadisan S. Dak Etbauer Miller Frances Etbauer Coma Township Heights Hand County Unitea States Germany Burizl Dunesn Buffalo County

Happy Hour Club Meeting at Wayland Home

May 2 activity of the Happy Hour Extension held at Mrs. Alux Bowen Jr to host last night. Members from Wessingean Hill Exyinegion Club attended along with Mrs. Florence Brown chairing the meeting. A brief program followed with a duet by Frank Otte and Grant Byer and a potluck lunch served.

Happy Hour Club Wayland Wayland Clais MonGa Alux Bowen Wessingean Hill Prestitt Florence Brown Fran McGuire Frank Otte Grant Byer

Camp Wayland attendees named for Lake By gathering

Rosemary Wineaar and ty What will represent Veryland Sunday School at a camp held at Lake By during the last two weeks in June.

Camp Wayland Rosemary Wineaar Ty What Pogion Veryland Lake By

Bible School to Open at Wayland

Fay Bext Monde will teach at the Wayland school as Bible school sessions begin May 23. Mrs. M. Ming Robinson leads the program with classes to be held at the Wayland school.

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