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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
9
In a lively urban sports column, MAUGH FULLERTON JR discusses tennis growth under U S Lawn Tennis Association leadership with Plea for park programs and school coaching. The piece hops to boxing chatter, Phillies fans, and a light jab at press sentiment, plus notes on football and pole vaulting feats and a humorous war-time athletic update.
Chicago reports Purdue can decide the Big Ten title as Ohio State holds a lead after two Buckeye wins over Chicago. Wisconsin and Minnesota chase as Purdue faces a pivotal June 11 12 series with Ohio State. standings show Ohio State 800 winner and Wisconsin 825, Michigan 600, Minnesota 500, Purdue 250.
New York May 25 Officials say a definite decision on holding the national championships at Forest Hills will come after a Washington consult with army navy and DDT officials. The national collegiate A A has decided to proceed with its tournament pending survey results. Other events include national clay court championships eastern intercollegiates and major grass court events at Newport Rye Southampton and Seabright with several still tentative.
The major leagues resume with NL teams puzzled how long rivals can trample on the Cubs and Reds. Brooklyn leads the standings with St Louis chasing, while Boston and Philadelphia battle for first division slots. Novikoff may aid Chicago as Cincinnati struggles with stranded runners despite solid pitching and rising hitting.
Ohio State University baseball, led by interim coach Tippy Dye, faces a two game series with Purdue for the Big Ten crown as Navy takes on the championship chase. Dye, a former Buckeye star, now serves as naval ensign at Chapel Hill. The Buckeyes stand 4-1 in conference play and need one win to clinch.
Coach George Deklotz announced the 1943 track letter winners at Huron High School, naming 16 seniors juniors and one freshman to receive the H. Captains Dick Englebretson and Vernon Timperly were elected. Achievements highlighted include Englebretson’s 11 feet 6 inches pole vault at Aberdeen Relays and Bob Groves’s 5 feet 6 1/2 inches high jump at Brookings, plus a 3:41.6 4x mile relay at the conference meet where Huron beat Sioux Falls and Aberdeen.
New York May 25 The National League batting averages lead the American League as batters hit well with Vernon Stephens of the St. Louis Browns at .368 the top mark in either league. Pinky Higgins of the Detroit Tigers is second ten points back as Billy Herman of the Brooklyn Dodgers leads the NL at .356. Stan Hack of the Chicago Cubs sits at .308 and only eight AL batters are hitting .300 or better.
What's Doing GOLF notes two events at Huron Country Club. On June 6 the Huesgen Flag tournament will be held, followed by the Central South Dakota tour event on June 20. Memorial Day features a Red Cross tennis tournament in Winter, with events at Huron as part of the same weekend.
In Philadelphia Henry Armstrong and Sammy Angott may collide in New York next month as both vie for prestigious lightweight bout. Armstrong, fresh from a seven round stoppage of Maxie Shapiro at Convention Hall, advances to 14th win since retirement.
Lou Novikoff ended his two month holdout by signing with the Chicago Cubs and seeks manager Jim Wilson's approval to debut against the New York Giants. Terms were undisclosed but likely 8000 to 8500 dollars with retroactive pay. Gallagher to inform National League president Ford Frick that the holdout is resolved.
Minneapolis, two percent behind Indianapolis in the American Association, plans a four game series tonight aiming to move ahead. Owen Scheetz, 2 0, is pitcher for the Millers with two wins no losses, while Woody Rich is slated for the Indians. Bad weather forced postponements elsewhere as the circuit hesitates amid tight race dynamics.
Cavour High School held its commencement exercises on May 19 in the auditorium at 8 30. Reverend Father Donovan delivered invocations and benediction while Badger Clark gave the address. Supt Van Denbas presented diplomas for both high school and eighth grade with Mrs E F Martin presiding as board president. Valedictorian Eva Marie Scheid and salutatorian Betty Ann Dollenbacher led the seniors, followed by graduates including Evelyn Maxine Anderson Charlotte Ella Barton Billy Marrill Benston Mels Benjamin Bergstrom Neva Grace Eckmann Mary Eunice Farrell Dale Harvey Hedlund Bernice Clara Honrath Mildred Ann Maguire Betty Mae Martin Arlene Ethel Newman and Arland Boyd Walter. Eighth grade graduates were John Gale Andersen Edward Allen Brinkman Dale Dollenbacher Elizabeth Blye Eckmann Grace Honrath and Rose Ann Small.
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday evening in the Cavour school. Deioris Peskey played the processional, Rev. Dwayne Knight led scripture and prayer, Blye Eckmann and Charlotte Barton sang a duet with solo by Charlotte Barton, and the glee club performed the hymn.
Cavour High School students held their picnic Thursday at Ruskin Park with Supt. George Van Denbas and Miss Anna Larson. Alice Bjornson fractured her arm while roller skating. Grade students had a Riverside Park picnic accompanied by Mrs. Balzer and Miss Agnes Greenan.
Cavour May 23 Special Mr and Mrs T M Costello hosted a family reunion at their home last week Attendees included Mrs Matt Bulland and children Ada Marian Patty and Jackie of Martin Mr and Mrs D O Costello of Kansas City Mo and J J Costello of Cheyenne Wyo Their son D O Costello and wife departed Monday for Fort Leavenworth after his Army induction on May 10.
The Orient Extension Club met at the country home of Hilda Matter with 10 members and five visitors. After the business meeting two demonstrations were given by Joshe Eggerling, Pearl Davis, and Josie Eaton. It was decided to discontinue club meetings until September. Pearl Davis received a gift as she will move to Dewel County soon. Lunch was served by the hostess and Nola Heller assisted.
Mrs. Neilie Flynn of Milbank was named grand regent of the Catholic Daughters of America at the South Dakota meeting in Pierre Saturday. Other officers named include Mrs. G. M. Baker of Sioux Falls as vice grand regent, Mrs. Irene Devine of Pierre as secretary, and Mrs. Margaret Eagen of Dell Rapids as treasurer.
Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. George Davis on Saturday afternoon in honor of her birthday. The afternoon featured visiting and lunch as the honored guest received gifts.
The Cavour senior class was honored at a party hosted by Supt. and Mrs. George Van Denbas at their home after Wednesday commencement exercises. Games were played and a late lunch followed in the evening.
Mrs. Carl Seiersen hosted the Sunshine Mixers Demonstration Club at her Wessington home Friday evening with 14 members and two guests Mrs. A. C. Ruddy and Mrs. Malcolm Eckert in attendance. Mrs. Clarence Coop reviewed a book. Mrs. S. N. Bottum and Mrs. George Muller led a music appreciation contest, and lunch was served by the hostesses.
May 25 special report from St Lawrence describes a surprise birthday party for Mrs Bert Oman Friday evening with limehman service at the close. About 75 percent of the earth's surface remains unexplored and largely covered by water.
De Smet special report At the final PTA meeting the officers for the coming year were named: Mrs Ray Whyte president Miss Marian Steenson secretary and Mrs George Walkington treasurer. The vice president will be named next fall.
Miss Irene Huss daughter of Mr and Mrs T Huss Orient and Homer Zardis were married Monday morning with Rev Father John Krebs officiating. Attendants were Maurine Huss and Warren Matter. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside in Faulkton where the groom works in the Faulk County OPA office. Mrs Cardis is a Notre Dame graduate and AAA employee.
Pierre May w H me Bernes district manager of the Office of Defense Transportation said many truckers risk revocation of war necessity certificates by using vehicles for purposes other than those for which the certificate was granted. Operators may avoid penalties by applying immediately to the ODT for industrial reclassification.
Freeman May 25 Special funeral services were held for Maria Kleinsasser who died May 1 at her daughter’s home in Huron. Born June 22, 1882 near Freeman she married John E. Jeinsasser May 10 1904 and they had seven children six of whom survive. Surviving relatives include six daughters and sons and eight grandchildren. Her husband died February 18, 1920.
The Church on Wheels from Sioux Falls visited the Church of Christ in Washington on Friday afternoon. Mrs. H. E. Huhn led the state board meeting with Mrs. J. A. Ashley and Miss Mary E. White from Lincoln serving as officers. Miss Veda Harrah, missionary to India on furlough, also participated. Richard DeVilliers, Sioux Falls minister, fell ill at Winner and could not continue the tour.
Mrs. Margaret Coughlin attended the funeral of William Coffey, a former Yale resident, in Cottage Grove Wisconsin with Mrs. Laura Maag. Maag fell ill and could not return. Maag’s daughter Zucille will join her mother shortly.
The army tentatively approves an army college engineering program at the School of Mines and Technology. Navy training status was dropped last week due to housing limits, but senators Chan Gurney and Francis Case say the army will complete arrangements by early fall. The summer term for civilians starts July 5.
Members of the Orient Methodist Church and WSCS hosted a farewell party for Mrs. George Davis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merl Davis. The program featured singing, visiting, and a lunch. Mrs. M. Davis presented a gift on behalf of the WSCS. Davis has served as secretary treasurer and Sunday School superintendent and teacher.
Miss Gaynord Carroll from the federal nutrition office led a Friday afternoon canning drying and brining demonstration for 20 De Smet women in the auditorium. Asparagus rhubabs and sauerkraut were canned and spinach dried with a handmade dryer. Miss Ora Sloat coordinated arrangements and a nutrition meeting followed.
The Pearl WSCS met at the church on Wednesday in May. Mrs. A J Ingle led devotions and Mrs. H P Hein led the study. A box for the school in Deming New Mexico was approved to be prepared once articles and material are ready, with Mrs Hein as committee chair.
In De Smet May 25 special notice, Mr. and Mrs. James Thorson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Orin Purintun, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Purintun.
Nellie Tipton daughter of Ray Tipton and Clarence Eldeen son of Mr and Mrs Gus Eldeen announced their marriage. The ceremony took place in Watertown with details limited in the notice.
The Rev. Joseph Davis of Hitchcock will preach at Wessington Community Church. The family plans to move to Wessington on June 1.
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