Japs Dealt Heavy Blows In New Guinea War Action
A U S Pacific Fleet air strike March 10 sank or crippled at least 10 Japanese ships off Salamaua and Lae as Japan sought bases in New Guinea. US pilots and fighters overwhelmed ships, while anti-aircraft fire hurt few Americans. The raid delayed Japan’s southward drive toward Australia and showcased bold planning and fierce aerial tactics.
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Brown County Delegation Sets Gov Race Split Plan
Brown County delegates to the state Republican Convention at Pierre on June 8 pledged to divide their 6,234 votes between J. H. Botton Jr and Leo A. Temmey in the governor nomination contest. Botton carried the county with 1,299 votes and Temmey 930, each receiving 3,117 convention votes.
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Bonilla Aid To Meet and Bible Class Observance
Mrs. Tollak Tollefson will host the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of Bonilla Church Thursday. Rural Life Sunday will feature local 4-H clubs during Sunday services. Pastor Rev Joseph Trovato announces a daily vacation Bible school from June starting sessions in forenoon and afternoon through June 12.
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95 Attend Annual Alumni Banquet at Willow Lake High
About 95 persons attended the thirtieth annual alumni banquet at Willow Lake high school Saturday evening. A victory theme highlighted the event as alumni gathered to celebrate and reconnect.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold meeting in Huron
Ex servicemen in Huron with foreign service medals invited to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Meeting set for Thursday at 8 pm in the veterans hall near Nick's Candy Kitchen. Buddy Poppy sale drew about 3600 flowers, funds to cigarettes for servicemen with two cents kept locally. Funds also support national orphanage and disabled veterans programs.
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National Home
Forestburg Girl Weds James Maroon at Pierre
Miss Doris Dent eldest daughter of Wilson Dent marries James Maroon of near Ramona in Pierre. Mrs Maroon recently finished a teaching term at Winfred Public School and will continue teaching. They reside with Mr. Maroon’s parents near Ramona.
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Lead Woman To Lead S. D. Society President Named
Vera Mankinen of Lead South Dakota was elected the new president of the South Dakota Society succeeding Senator Chan Republican South Dakota. Other officers named include Sally Norbeck Plat te vice president and Dakota Mullen Presho second vice president.
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