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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
3
Attorney General Leo A. Temmey advised counties to keep paying Mothers pension benefits until federal aid to dependent children ADC payments become fully effective. The ruling directs county judges and social security staff to continue aid to applicants whose ADC approval is pending, avoiding gaps between programs.
Consumer testimonial cites relief from gas pains after overeating with Adlerika. Note claims approved by doctor and endorsement from Sherman Moe druggists. Ad promotes availability at local pharmacy.
Redfield Congregationalists marked the churchs 60th anniversary with a candle lighting service. More than 400 candles lit. Rev Samuel Johnson former pastor led the morning service. Organists B E Lovejoy and Mrs F E Clinite provided music. pioneers’ quartet formed by local members. Fifteen ministers have served. founder Rev A J Canney started the church in a private home four miles east of Redfield.
Eight Hand County women representing local home extension clubs left Nov 21 to attend Farm and Home Week at State College Brookings. Nellie McLaughlin, the home agent, accompanies them. Attending members include Mrs Adolph Mast Mrs Freeé Brown Mrs Grover Almond Mrs Irwin Hanks Mrs John Polchow Mrs Otis Palmer and Mrs Aubrey Allen.
Vermillion reports Capt. Harry G. Armstrong of the United States Medical Corps will receive the Collier trophy from President Franklin D. Roosevelt for aviation safety contributions. The award acknowledges Armstrong, Dr. Walter M. Boothby, and Dr. W. Randolph Lovelace II for research on hypoxia, high altitude physiology, and pilot fatigue with oxygen mask innovations and altitude training methods.
Lake Preston area reports extensive die offs from the weekend storm. Leslie Daniles north of Lake Preston notes about 500 turkeys lost, Dale Wells south of Lake Henry reports a similar count, plus many cattle and hogs frozen. At A Paulson farm north of De Smet two hundred sheep perish.
Wessington Christian Endeavor Society elected Marian Freese as president for a three month term with Beryl Stewart as vice president Nellie Stobbs secretary treasurer and Genevieve DeHaven reporter Arlene Larson led the meeting on the value of prayer The annual church fellowship dinner was set for December 15.
The James River Valley Service Club of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad met at the Redfield depot to mark the 90th anniversary of the railroad. Speakers included H W Speigh and D H Ayars. Music by Miss Rachel Saxton and others. Attendees listed from Aberdeen Ashton Redfield Alpena Warner Mellette Woonsocket Tulare Orient and more.
H B Test was named to serve his twelfth term as president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation at the annual business session. He was first elected in 1929. Officers reelected include Martin Swedling vice president and Mrs Eugene Swenson secretary. Executive committee picks include R P Johnson and Claude Barr for West River, Amos Green and A W Pearson for Southeast, Allen Sperry for Northeast, and B L Schultz for Redfield.
Venables, a Huron Democrat, released an expense report showing $429.63 spent in his bid for state land commissioner. The Temmey for Attorney General Club, formed by Huron supporters for Leo Temmey, reported $64.51 in expenses.
Brookings South Dakota November 21 Special Andrew T Brakke of Lyman County William M Naessig of Day Mrs J E Boyd of Junius and Mrs Peter P Vallery of Nisland received the Eminent Farmer and Eminent Homemaker titles during the Farm and Home Week banquet at State College. Their pictures will hang in the South Dakota Hall of Agricultural Fame for leadership in agriculture rural home improvement and community service.
Wolsey High School holds its annual carnival Friday at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Coronation of king and queen will feature candidates from each class including Lila Hein Ben Schamp Phyllis Anderson Frank Heitland Mildred Meyer Delbert Vacknitz Verda Langhehn and Parke Vacknitz. A sophomore pantomime and a junior high quiz contest are also on the program.
Students plan a parade and a freshman class play with a door prize presentation. A skit by the seniors will follow the main program.
Funeral services were held in the Wessington Community Church for Betty Bothwell 16 oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Raleigh Bothwell of Coleman. She was born near Wayland and lived nearby until her family moved to Coleman several years ago.
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