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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1936
Page
3
SIERRE November 20 UP A new law bans removal of war veterans from public appointive posts except for incompetency or misconduct. The act, replacing a prior veteran preference statute, imposes hearings and burdens of proof, with penalties up to $1000 fine or one year in jail. It excludes private secretaries and confidential aides.
PIERRE November announcements from Governor Berry reveal appointments to two state boards. E. C. Severin of Philip is reappointed to the board of pharmacy for a three year term ending October 1, 1929. Dr. J B Vaughnot of Castlewood is appointed to the board of health to replace Dr Barthrop of Watertown, with a term through July 1941.
Vermillion November 20 The alumnus chapter of Di Sigma Phi national business fraternity at the University of South Dakota voted to endow two annual scholarships in the School of Business. The awards totaling 25.1 will be based on scholastic standing student financial need and individual capabilities. Directors Marshall Davis E A Lenhart Harry E Olson F S Spark and Claude J Whitlow helped organize the chapter to aid the active group and support business career preparation.
The Groton declamatory contest selected entrants for the district competition. In dra waai prose Bernie Barth won and Joy Clark placed second. In oratory Katherine Jiran won with Betty Sieh second. In verse Mary Jones won first and Irene Anderson second.
Gregory High School's agricultural class tops the state for the third straight year with 62 students. Of 55 high schools offering an agricultural course, Gregory's class is the largest, with Platte School ranking second.
Secretary of State Myrtle Morrison received a conscience fund money order in an envelope postmarked Rock Island with a ten dollar bill attached to a cheap paper note reading conscience money for the Democratic state campaign fund. The donor likely intended to support the party in South Dakota.
Nearly 1,000 demonstrators from 178 home extension clubs attended 16 Western County training schools run by State College extension service. Lesons covered pattern cutting chicken cutting boning cooking canning and balanced low cost diets. Gregory County had the largest turnout with 153 participants over two days.
Highmore Chapter 68 O E S selects officers after a recent election. Worthy matron is Mrs. Margaret Tagg, worthy patron S. W. Sussex, associate matron Mrs. Emma Harris, associate patron A. B. Douglas, secretary Mrs. Florence Von Camp, treasurer Mrs. Jeane L. Douglas, conductress Mrs. Marthe McLaughlin, associate conductress Mrs. Rozella Nesheim. Remaining officers to be appointed by incoming matron. Installation set for December 15.
Belle Fourche on November 20 1947 Carl Kumpula Newell received a nine day jail term for reckless driving tied to the death of Silas Kruteson in a recent accident. A translaughter charge was dismissed. Greenwood Legion Elects New Officers in Greenwood a largely Indian unit chose Louis Gassman as commander and Henry Ashes as treasurer.
About 300 stockmen at State College, Brookings, passed resolutions urging immediate steps to remove South Dakota from the few states not accredited as virtually free of bovine tuberculosis. They call for cattle testing, broader brand inspection, and cooperation with highway patrols. They support beef promotion, Bangs disease vaccine research, and predator control, endorsing purebred sire programs and four-H colt clubs.
The South Dakota State Pardon board meeting, moved from November 3 to 17 and then postponed again, will now be held on December 1 due to Attorney General Walter Conwey's absence. About 35 clemency applications await action. The report notes the WPA will not fund snow removal on city streets or country highways this winter, per instructions from state administrator M A Kennedy.
A new municipal armory auditorium in Pierre was officially dedicated Thursday at a cost around 5000 dollars. Jointly used by the city and the Pierre company of the South Dakota National Guard, the building features a 10 by 17 foot auditorium and dance floor, a large stage, an ample lobby, a classroom, rifle range, showers, lockers, guard quarters, and a kitchen in the basement. Mayor John E. Fipple, WPA official M A Kennedy, and Capt Kenneth R. Scurr led the dedication.
Highmore High School contestants swept the district drama poetry and oratory contest at Harrold on Tuesday. Marjorie Hamlin earned a superior poetry rating, Helen Gibbs gained superior in drama for Elizabeth the Queen, while Herbert Bawdon and Phyllis Dunn achieved top honors in oration The judges included Prof. George Bohman of Dakota Wesleyan. Local coaches are Miss Delma Reynolds and Mr Bernice Okerlund Those rated superior advance to the regional contest after Thanksgiving. Competing schools were Pierre Blunt Onida Gettysburg Lebanon Agar and Harraid Highmare
Judge W N Skinner of Watertown presided at the postponed term opening in Clark. On motion by State's Attorney Sterling Clark, all calendar cases were dismissed. Ralph A Dunham Jr v Federal Land Bank of Omaha opened, over compensation from June 1934 to July 1935. Case continues Wednesday.
Mt Vernon resident A S Brown died after being struck by a truck on Highway 18 on the west edge of Mt Vernon. Coroner L W Tobin said the death was an unavoidable accident and cleared driver Ed Overton of Owanka of blame. Brown was crossing the road after being given a ride from Planiaten when hit from behind by another truck. The inquest was held Thursday.
At Aberdeen on November 2 a defendant with a liquor conspiracy charge received probation while six trials remain pending. Nine guilty defendants were sentenced as the federal court adjourned, with more hearings set for the April term in Sioux Falls.
Four members of the Aberdeen Salvation Army post were injured when their car overturned after hitting gravel three miles west of Cresbard. Major George Figures drove the vehicle. Adjutant Thomas Homer, Mrs. Doris Hunter, and Mrs. L. Scofield were taken to Aberdeen for treatment. None believed seriously hurt.
Two and a half miles northwest of Wayland on Highway Wednesday evening, two trucks collided after one swerved to avoid loose leaves and horses. Three horses died, including a colt, and two truck racks were nearly destroyed. Drivers were Paul Cochran of Ipswich and Os car Hultman of Wessington. the horses belonged to a Wes sington man.
Kingsbury County creameries share top score in a national butter contest. The Kingsbury Farmers Cooperative Creamery Association plant near De Smet and the Arlington creamery tied with a score of 68 for South Dakota entries.
Incorporation papers filed for the Western South Dakota Truckers Association of Rapid City. Incorporators are M. H. Lohan Ray Walters A. E. Lee Neil Nelson and Jess Wickersham all of Rapid City with aim to promote independent truck operators interests.
Sioux Falls reports a 47 year old coral mail carrier Farley D Patheal says he was kidnapped by two men while driving after picking up his wife in rapid city at 4 30 am Wednesday The man forced a gun to Patheal s side and demanded he drive to Chadron Nebraska He telephoned from Rapid City to his brother in law Lester Bar trans Now police report no local filing The father of four planned to rest in Rapid City then return to Sioux Falls State justice officials say investigators from the state department did not confirm if agents are involved Patheal has served in mail delivery about 29 years.
Several thousand turkeys were dressed here and sent to St. Paul this week to be retailed for Thanksgiving tables. Another nest opens December 3 for Christmas markets and a Butte County farmer will have 1,200 turkeys ready for dressing then.
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