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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1933
Page
2
VERMILION November 15 Eva Glassbrook from the University of South Dakota urged the addition of a qualified woman advisor for high school girls on KUSD radio. She argued education must expand to develop the individual morally physically socially and vocationally and noted principals lack time for personal contact with girls.
Wellington Springs reports a fire Friday morning destroyed the chicken house on the Edwin Renando farm southwest of town. A small shed with a few bushels of grain and farm equipment was lost. Mrs Renando alerted neighbors but the blaze was too advanced to save nearby structures. Also noted: twelve Monet paintings sold for 45,700 dollars at a New York auction.
Thistles stacked in front of the De Smet Sanitary Market and the J C Penney store as wind damage hit the area. A roof blew off the market building, crashing into the street but causing no injuries or light post damage. The wind piled debris into a central cone of thistles across bare fields and streets.
About 50 teachers and school superintendents will meet in Highmore for the Schoolmen's Club monthly conclave. Principal A A Staack leads arrangements with J C Erickson and O Tolleson. A pheasant hunt and volleyball are planned with a banquet at 6 30 p m. N E Steel and LD Weeks will headline, A G Wright and E T Magek will direct singing. The group operates without a constitution or officers and invites broader regional participation.
On November 11 Carpenter Richland and Fordham joined Logan Consolidated for an Armistice day program. Several other schools attended and participated. Captain Otte of Clark delivered the speech and was enjoyed by all in attendance.
J C Cameron former manager of Wellington Springs municipal electric plant filed a claim for 1163.81 for back pay dating to November 1971, claiming monthly salary cuts while in service. The council rejected the claim amid possible legal action. Other actions included approval for Ivan Giles to cut ice at the park pool, setting Bert Helwig’s salary at 125 per month, and authorizing sale of Lot 1 Block 16 Miles and Hunter addition.
At the AAUW November meeting in Redfield presided by Helen Pasek plans were made to raise money for the Fellowship fund. One quarter of the million dollar fellowship has already been realized. The association sponsors a historical map showing American progress this year, with Miss Medora Coolidge in charge. A committee was named to organize an annual Christmas party in mid December.
The university announces the appointment of the dean to a governing council. The council includes attorney general Walter Conn and other members from judicial and ordinary committees. Dwight Campbell and Pierce are noted among the members.
The Red Cross drive starts in Preston Lake with chairman Mrs. Ben Lewis stating they aim for over half of last year’s quota. Eight to ten times more people are on relief this year while cash is low, yet locals remain generous, donating clothing and supporting relief efforts. The headquarters open Thursday to distribute clothing shipped by the national organization and stricter eligibility checks are being made on applicants.
Clair Ravenscroft surprised at his home party as 15 youths gathered for an evening of games. Rositia Korokis won first for girls and Donald Statsman first for boys at four tables. Lela Winegar also won a prize. Refreshments served by Mrs Ravenscroft at close of the event.
The Strand Trustees of the Grand Chapter of the OES met in Redfield for a weekend session to discuss college property now serving as the home for Eastern Star members. Attendees included Mrs Daphne Serles from Brookings, Mrs C B Warne of Redfield, W A Morris of Sioux Falls, and Mrs Kate Fagg Williams past grand matron from Aberdeen.
College announces Walsh Oratorical and Drake extempore contests with new rules. Eight minute talks and Q A will be used in the Drake event, and separate men and women contests will be held for the state forum. Prizes total 35 dollars for the Walsh event and 2 dollars for the Drake second prize.
IROQUOIS Nov 1 Spec The Red Cross annual roll call is set for this week. At a recent chapter meeting Rev J M Hunter was named committee chairman. Assistants include Mesdames Joseph Hanson Zeidler Brubn Wilmarth detailing east center and west sections for canvassing efforts.
The Income Tax Office plans to finish installing new accounting machines this week to speed tax remittance processing. The tax director notes the force aims to move quicker, with about a shelf million dollars already posted to the treasury though some 75 reports with remittances remain unposted. Some returns from the first quarter are not yet fully ascertained.
Mrs. Ophelia Youngs celebrated her 82nd birthday Friday night with friends visiting for progressive dominoes. W. S. Leighton and Mrs. Youngs led in most games. after the games a two-course lunch with two birthday cakes was served. Guests included Rev A J Hoyer and daughter Irmas plus several couples. A canned goods gift shower accompanied the party. In Wellington Springs, the local volunteer fire company met to fill vacancies electing Neal Powell L W Newcomer and Forest Caulk as new members.
Registration for the winter quarter at Dakota Wesleyan University began Monday with expectations of good enrollment. Professor J J Knox, registrar, notes the new quarter adds several courses including Problems of the Family taught jointly by Dr and Mrs Earl A Roadman. Other offerings include Histology by Dr A V Ashten Methods of Teaching English by Dr Anna L Keaton and Freshman Orientation. Registration completes by December 5 when the new quarter opens.
Genevieve Gail Hamilton infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Hamilton died November 2 at Olivet from double pneumonia. She was born October 2. Funeral services were held at the Hamilton home Saturday afternoon and burial was in a cemetery near Burdette. Mr and Mrs John Hamilton and Mr and Mrs R Atkinson went to Olivet Thursday evening and brought the body back Friday.
Recovering Meg. Walter S. Van is reported to be at a Huron hospital, taken there by her husband the Rev. Mr. Verlast, on a Wednesday.
The Tulare high school senior class entertained the faculty and a few guests at a Tuesday card party at Ruth Meyers home. Dorothy Simons assisted in serving. High score prize went to Mr. Miller.
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