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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
7
Dale Hight of Minot won the junior division four minute public speaking contest held in Des Moines in conjunction with the event on November 19. Second place was claimed by Philip Boy of Des Moines, as the competition showcased senior and junior speakers.
The thirty second annual event names Lerrsine Smith of Minot North Dakota and Clara Schuttleffeld of Walnut Iowa tied for first in the essay contest. Lyle Been of Pidliz North Dakota placed second in the public speaking contest.
Tiger play Campus Quarantine will be presented in the new high school auditorium tomorrow night at 3 oclock. Miss Ruth Wilcox directs final dress rehearsal for the Friday night show and previews are open tonight. Cast includes Gerald Warner Jeanne Farrow James Krug Claire Jacobsen Bob Fitch Jeanine Cadman Gordon McNamara Marguerite McDonnell Ruth Elaine Geiger Mickey Huggins Marlin Cummins Eugene Lathrey with staff John Schultz Harold Melby Francs Murphy Mary Walker Crevn Brown Lucille Tams Irma Anderson Vincent McGinty.
An unusually large attendance marked the first rural teachers institute of Hand County for 1936 37 at the court house. One hundred two teachers and many visitors attended. President TD Works of Vermillion spoke on school finances urging more sales tax funds for education. Miss Lillian Russell of Aberdeen demonstrated reading and language teaching. Loftus Ward of Huron led the music with Mrs Earl Spain on piano. The county newsletter and Christmas Health Seals were distributed. The next meeting will be in February.
Plans are underway at State College to establish a chapter of Sigma Delta Chi the professional journalistic fraternity on campus. A charter for Rho Gamma Phi the local journalism group was granted by the national organization in Dallas last week. Robert Sanders Garretson a senior in printing and rural journalism is president of the Brookings unit. An official of Sigma Delta Chi will visit State's campus late this fall to assist in ceremonies leading to establishment.
The organization known as Sigma Delta Chi, led by Prof Loren Donel Sum of the State College department of printing and rural journalism, is recognized as a leading body for newspaper and magazine editorial workers. It is dedicated to raising professional standards in journalism.
Virgil town refinanced its 10000 dollars of six and a quarter percent bonds into three percent bonds with 500 dollars due annually starting June 1 1939 and retains the option to pay any interest date. Ipswich fiscal agent Phn Beebe arranged the deal. Over 20 years the refunding saves the town 4013.75 dollars and provides time to meet obligations.
Alpena November PTA session held in the school auditorium with all officers present. Membership committee reported 45 members and a drive not yet complete. Rev. Mr. Korn led patriotic devotions before the program, which featured additional numbers.
Four United States Navy recruits were accepted from the Huron recruiting office. The new enlistees are John Raymond Speirs Jr, Virgil George Edward Bullock Spellfish Robert Joseph Webb Deadwood and William Edward Yeoman Fierte. They will begin with a three month recruit training course at the U S Naval Training Station Great Lakes.
Miss Dor othy Meyers started teaching at Blunt Blunt High School this week after arriving from Canning where she began the school year as a student during her freshman year.
In Wellington on November 19 the House family marked Charles House 31st birthday with a Sunday dinner. About 20 relatives gathered at the parental home to celebrate.
Mrs. Lou Biggs finished a visit with friends and relatives in Blunt and has returned to her Sioux City home. The report notes the traveler’s brief stay and safe arrival.
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a one dose remedy for gas pressure on the heart and sleeplessness. It promises a cleansing effect on upper and lower bowels, reducing bacteria and toxins with testimonies from J H L Shouk and Mrs Jas Filler. The copy urges readers to try Adlerika for easier eating and better sleep.
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