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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1943
Page
3
Pierre reports motor fuel tax collections for October topped 4 million for the year with income of 511471.08. Chief clerk L. L. Steele told tax director Roy A. Nord that calendar and fiscal totals lag behind 1942 figures, predicting next month about 450000.
Returned airmen from Rapid City Army Air Base describe Purple Heart wounds from battles in the Pacific and North Africa. They recount leg and arm hits, shrapnel, and cold high altitude injuries, detailing pain, shock, and survival during iconic missions.
SIOUX FALLS November 4 Selective service cases lead the United States district court docket opening November 9 at Aberdeen with four arraignments. Indictments include rape Indian liquor forgery and unlawful wearing of War Department insignia. Criminal items span bank robbery Indian diguor Dyer act unlawful display of Red Cross insignia cattle theft fraud and use to stamp. Civil actions cover condemnation FCA 28 hour livestock transport law replevin creditor loan FHA and wheat marketing penalty.
In Pierre on November 4 a federal opinion says Indian Service physicians may not practice medicine in South Dakota without a license unless jurisdiction is ceded to the United States. Dr Gilbert Cottam asked if non Indian patients could be treated at Indian Service clinics in exchange for state supplied drugs. the attorney general notes the state cannot defend a physician in suits arising under these circumstances.
Highway Department struggles to root out used gear raising maintenance costs while a November 30 bid for a four wheel drive truck and snow plow is planned. Expenditures total 30,950 this year versus 100,000 in normal years, as Engineer T. Vereoe notes, and the department has resealed 380 miles of bituminous surface.
Hyde County school officers will meet November 10 at the county courthouse in Hishmere to discuss powers and duties. Program topics include teaching, financing schools, and future outlook with SDEA and state officials plus musical numbers. A noon dinner at St Mary’s Catholic Church will cap the gathering. In Lane, Mrs Elmer Scheel, a recent bride, was honored at a miscellaneous shower with gifts and contests.
A patent sounding ad describes PASTEETH an improved alkatine powder sprinkled on plates to hold false teeth firmer and more comfortable. It promises soothing gums and fewer embarrassments from loose teeth and urges readers to get FASTEETH at drug stores.
Mrs Lipels reports to the Legion Auxiliary in Zell while delegates discuss the Redfield district meeting. The group plans an Armistice Day card party for members and accepts two new members, with Mrs Benning reading the national president’s message. Dr Lochridge from Mitchell to speak at Alpena Black on White dance.
J B Hartz writes to the editor defending the Farmers Union stance against partisanship and denying accusations of dictatorial motives by Roosevelt. He describes past convention coverage in Huron and requests publication of his denial to counter a family dispute spilling into public reporting. He thanks Huron for hospitality during Oct conventions.
In early 1942 a tow-target mission in northern Australia grew tense as tracers neared the plane. Gunner trainee mistook the trailing sleeve for the target, while T-Sgt George Kendrick of the Rapid City Army Air Base shares the tale. He notes that facing Zeros or a Flying Fortress can provoke a disquieting feeling during combat. Annual crime reports for 1942 show homicide and robbery charges in cities over 200,000 roughly doubled those in smaller communities.
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