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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1940

Page

3

Hi Point Beer Rules Stir South Dakota Towns

In Pierre on November 25, residents face difficulty obtaining hi point beer after December 31 if their towns have not voted on on sale liquor. The beverage, up to 6 percent alcohol, is banned for sale by beer parlors in towns rejecting on sale liquor under a legal opinion. Seven Pieri ver Class K licensees push for a law revision as 75 Class K licenses exist statewide.

Pierre South Dakota Agricultural Department Bancroft Harry J. Eggen Kingsbury County Pistre Pierve

Highmore Schools To Be Closed This Week

Highmore schools will close for the week while rural schools stay open except Thanksgiving day. County superintendent Gladys Gannon and teachers Kate Bawdon and Bertha Christensen lead a list including Ishice Hamlin, Charlene Jardahi, Charlotte Jardahi, Lois Bartz, Winifred Svawarm, and Gertrude Jackson as participants in a state convention honoring Bawdon for distinguished services.

Highmuhm

Hyde County Volunteer Inducted Into U S Army

Francis Jerome Miller, Hyde County’s first Selective Service recruit, left Highmore for Sioux Falls to begin a year of Army training. Leland Tompkins was named replacement if Miller cannot be inducted. Miller, a longtime Highmore resident and Red Ramblers member, is the son of Mrs. Amanda Miller.

Hyde County Highmore Francis Jerome Miller Sioux’ Falls U.S. Army Leland Tompkins Miller Red Ramblers Tha Amanda Miller

Justa-Club Hall Opens in Rockdale Township

A new community hall was opened Friday night in Rockdale Township named Justa-Club Hall. Sponsored by the Justa-Club with members from the area south of Miller, the project featured a pre social hosted by Miss Elizabeth Carr and Violet Nelson. The hall measures 36 by 36 feet with a 15 by 20 foot entrance and includes a full basement.

Rockdale Miller Rockdale Township Justa-Club Miller Elizabeth Carr Violet Nelson

Bushfield appoints Harriet Skola acting secretary

Miss Harriet Skola of Parker was named acting secretary to Governor Bushfield by the executive office. She succeeds Major James Mann of Sioux Falls, who will report for duty with the 147th Field Artillery at Camp Ord near Monterey California. Skola previously served as assistant secretary to Governor Jensen and continued under Bushfield, and she is active in the Young Republican League.

Bushfield Pierre Harriet Skola Parker Skola James Mann Sioux Falls 147Th Field Artillery Camp Ord Monterey Calif Jensen Young Republican League

Blizzard Shows Value Of Trees In Shelterbelts

BROOKINGS November 25 Special Ten and twelve foot snow banks remained along upland soil due to shelterbelts planted by the Forest Service. The belts held snow to prevent moisture loss, with one belt near Mitchell showing over twelve feet of snow depth and about 6806 tons of water held, aiding soil moisture. Pheasants thrived under these belts, with hundreds observed within the Ed Casey shelter belt and nearby belts during the Armistice Day blizzard.

Brookings Forest Service South Dakota Mitchell Fish and Game Department Ed Casey

Miller OES Chapter Elects New Officers

Crescent Chapter O. E. S. held its annual officer election in Miller last Tuesday. Named were Worthy matron Mrs. A. D. Pitzgerald, worthy patron L. T. Jarmuth, associate matron Mrs. W. W. Fox, associate patron Archie Collins, secretary Mrs. G. W. Wermer-Benh, treasurer Mrs. O. H. Fi conductress Marion Collins, associate conductress Helen Erb. Installation set for early December at 2 gathering.

Miller Oes Miller Crescent Chapter A. D. Pitzgerald L. T. Jarmuth W. W. Fox Archie Collins G. W. Wermer- Benh Marion Collins Helen Erb

Four Harrold Girls Win Declam Honors

Harrold November 25 Special Four Harrold girls won in the local declam elimination contest and represented Harrold at the district contest in Fort Pierre Thursday. Lucieté Kispke received excellent in oratory Vivian Anderson got excellent in humorous Noma Misterek earned excellent in poetry Rosalie Anderson earned average in dramatics. Professor Paul J. Harkness of Northern Nebraska judged the contest. Mrs H E Tiemens guided the contestants and coach Miss Delores Curtis accompanied them to Fort Pierre.

Harrold Fort Pierre Lucieté Kispke Gond Vivian Anderson Anil Noma Misterek Rosalie Anderson Paul J. Harkness Northern Nectsal H. E. Tiemens Delores Curtis

Harrold Catholic Bazaar and Miller Firemen Ball

Harrold Catholic Altar Society held its annual bingo and bazaar at Green Front Cafe with lunch served by the women. Mrs. Charles Marso and Mrs. Nick Gerats led the event. Miller Volunteer Fire Department will host the annual Firemen's Ball at the Miller Auditorium with Paul Morehead and his orchestra providing music.

Harrold Catholic Altar Society Green Front Cafe Charles Marso Nick Geratds Miller I. G. Cummings Miller Volunteer Fire Department Miller Auditorium Paul Morehead

Farmers Night in De Smet Set for December 3

The De Smet Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Farmers Night on December 3 at the auditorium. The program includes lunch and a dance with chairmen James H. Dickey George Christianson Aubrey Sherwood and G S Barnes in charge of activities.

DE Smet

Harrold Schools Dismiss for Thanksgiving Vacation

Harrold students enjoy a week off starting Friday for Thanksgiving. Faculty will attend the SDEA convention in Aberdeen and then return home for the holiday.

Harrold SDEA Aberdeen

Reign Over Military Ball Sets Dec 6 at State College

ROTC cadet colonel Bob Barthle announced committees for the annual Military Ball on the State campus. Barbie will manage. John Arniz and William DePuy assist. music by DePuy. Ticket sales led by Rodger Utrich. advertising by Marian Billings. Chaperones and invitations by Nelson and Engebretson. Theme by James Randall. special numbers by Rasmussen and Schmidt.

Brookings Bob Barthle State College Rotc Barbie John Arniz Aberdeen William DePuy Secure Music Rodger Utrich Ortonville Minn Leonard Engler Ipswich Robert Jones Miltank Kenneth Hammer Lake Preston John Bibby Wayne Waltz Don Clancy Sioux Falls Marian ‘Billings Carl Jensen Wessington Springs Charles Leonard Estelline Bob DeLay Harold Warner Geddes Stanley Nelson Hetland Paul Engebretson Punch Alan Oviatt Buren Orville Bentley Midland James Randall Delmont Burn Recfeld George Burt Watertown Albert Face Tacoma Wash Wallace Gordon McLaughlin Harlan Olson Huron Milo Dudden Clear Lake Clifford Rasmussen Madison Maynard Schmidt Milbank Helen Wood Groton State College

Bonilla PTA Plans Christmas Gathering

The Bonilla PTA held its November meeting at the school with vice president Mrs. Dean Meyer presiding. A Christmas party for the children was planned for the next meeting, and Rev. J. P. Whitt of Hitchcock spoke as pie and coffee were served by home economics students supervised by Miss Margaret Tubbs.

Bonilla Pta Bonilla Speeian Dean Meyer J. P. Whitt Hitchcock Pie Coff Margaret Tubbs

Real Estate Transfers in Reade County Affected by Local Deals

Real estate transfers in Reade County involve multiple parties including Vereen Lee C E Buchanan and wife to Mary Madden in Huron for $1, and Edwin Sewell and wife to Paul B Rose with lot 11 and blocks in Subdivisions. Additional transactions show Buren M C Eggleston et al to State Realty Co of Minneapolis for $1, with west 80 ft of lot 7 block 6 Ist Ry Addn Huron, and William E Hills to State Realty Co for $1 covering lots 8 and 30 in Wilmarths subdiv, plus related fractional lots and street rights. Sheriff transfers to Fed Ferm Mig Corp amounting to $2786 for NEY 31-111-62 and other lands in other counties.

Vereen Lee C. E. Buchanan Mary Madden Huron Edwin Sewell Paul B. Rose Adén. Buren M. C. Eggleston State Realty. Co Minneapolis Minn William E. Hills State Realty Co Wilmarth Lin Bik Adda Et al State Realty, Co Northwest Corner Almarth’s Wilmarth’s Fed

Convict Denied Freedom by State Court Ruling

Thomas Lewis of Groton South Dakota lost a bid in the state superior court on Friday to win release from Western State Penitentiary where he serves time for holding up C F Garris of Avalon Pennsylvania fifteen years ago. Lewis was sentenced in 1928 to terms of five to ten years on two indictments. He escaped Western Penitentiary in 1930 and was recaptured in 1932 in Sacramento.

D. Ts Philadelphea Thomas Lewis Groton S. D State Superior Court Western State Penitentiary C. F. Garris Avalon Lewis Western Penitentiary Sacramento

Musicians At Orient Present Band Concert

Orient residents enjoyed a band concert at the community hall led by Mr and Mrs Erick Holsher. The program featured selections from school groups and included high school declamatory contestants Marlin Davis Monica Shuits Vivian Sweetland and Eileen Wherry who participated in the Lebanon district contest.

Orient Orient Community Hall Erick Holsher Lebanon Marlin Davis Monica Shuits Vivian Sweetland Eileen Wherry

Home Extension Club At Orient Meets For Monthly Session

Seventeen members answered roll call at the Orient Home Extension Club meeting held at Mrs. A M McKay's home. Reading items were shared by Mrs. McKay, two birthday gifts were given, a Christmas demonstration followed, several new members were admitted, and plans were made for the December Christmas party. Four books were donated to the Orient community library by the club.

Orient Orient Home Extension Club A.M. McKay McKay Meissner R. A. Conway Conway Page Clarence Matter Weir

Doland Speakers To Compete In District Declamatory Contest

Doland High School prepares for the divisional contest in early December. Shirley Smith will enter dramatic with Bittersweet, Phyllis Wicks will switch to humorous, and Betty Hagerty will present in oratory. The three Doland speakers won three supers to two for Redfield and tied on total points.

Doland Redfield Doland High School Shirley Smith Phyllis Wicks Betty Hagerty

Beechcraft welder job leads Highmore mechanic away

Ralph Wareing, a Highmore garage mechanic, left Friday for Wichita to join Beechcraft Aircraft as a welder. His wife, Mrs. Wareing, plans to follow in about two months. In a separate note, the Prostrodo child of Highmore suffered facial burns last week when a denatured alcohol can exploded, receiving immediate care and is recovering.

TAEES Highmore Ralph Wareing Wichita Kan Beechcraft Airplane Corporation Warejie Jay Prostrodo

Miller City Auditor to Retire After 25 Years Service

Judge G C Briggs resigns as Miller city auditor effective December 1 after a quarter century in office. Appointed during Mayor Halbower’s first term, Briggs cites ill health and county judge duties for stepping down. Edward Weber tentatively replaces him until December 2 when council confirmation follows.

Miller G. C. Briggs W. J. Halbower Briggs Edward Weber W. &. Burke

Huron Ranks Second in State College Student Numbers

Sioux Falls leads with 59 students in State College enrollment per a campus directory. Huron follows with 38, Water Town 36, Mitchell 26. Directory by printing and rural journalism students edited by Ruth Billups Stickney.

Bhuvsings Way Sioux Falls Brookings State College Huron Watertown Mitchell New Jersey Washington, D. C Washington Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Illingiy Nebraska Stuents Printonian Club Ruth Billups Stickney Ross Eaton Alcester Carl Loftesness Canton Kenneth Trombley Aberdeen

Kingsbury 8 et 40 Officers Are Named

In De Smet Nevada at a Kingsbury County eight and forty officers were elected at a meeting held at Mrs Henry Falconer's home. Elected were President Mrs George Christianson first vice president Mrs Forrest Coole second vice president Mrs Vivian Dolan Oldham sergeant at arms Mrs C T Chester historian Mrs Henry Falconer mistress of ceremonies Mrs Lo Snyder chaplain Mrs Frances Becker Oldham L Krumviede secretary and P L Scofield child welfare chairman Snyder and Chester will be hostess chairmen.

Chaplin Frances Becker Oldham L. Krumviede P. L. Scofield Snyder Chester

Cavour Club Members Attend Farm and Home Week

A group from the Better Home Club visited Brookings last Thursday for Farm and Home Week activities at State College. Members named include Mrs. Pearl Lind Mrs. Lilie Hedland Mrs. Anna Frazen Mrs. Mabel Gilchrist Mrs. Delores Gilchrist and Mrs. Alta Hedlund.

Cavour Club Cavour Better Home Club Brookings State College Pearl Lind Lilie Hedland Anna Frazen Mabel Gilchrist Delores Gilchrist Alta Hedlund

Better Homes Club Meeting At Cavour

The Better Homes Club met at Miss Edna Elder's home with Mrs. De lores Gilchrist assisting. Weather prevented the locker storage demonstration. members discussed a reading project and joined the Red Cross. Social hour, contests, and lunch followed.

Better Homes Club Cavour Cavour Edna Elder Delores Gilchrist Hazel Culver Red Cross

Wayland Bridge Club Heads Reelects Officials

Wayland Nov 25 special report notes the Wayland Bridge Club elected the same officers for another term. Estella Major chairs, Wilma Ravens crogt serves as secretary. Mrs Edith Wood and Mrs Cora Anderson won prizes at bridge. Mrs Hazel Coov of Wessington attended as guest and received a gift. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Rient L. C. Crosby Lola Evans Keck William Kizer Crosby Wayland Helen McGute Delta

Firemen's Ball at Lake Preston Friday Night

The annual Firemen's Ball will be held at Lake Preston Friday evening with Red Perkina's orchestra providing music and entertainment featuring Anna Mae Winburn. The Ladies Aid meets next, with a large crowd attending the meeting in the basement last Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. G. G. Vincent and Mrs. L. C. Ven Ornum.

Lake Preston Red Perkina Anna Mae Winburn Ladies Aid Conde Onde Badement Mee G G. Vincent L. C. Ven Ornum

FHA Aids 300 Beadle Families Under National Housing Act

Beadle County South Dakota reports 300 families aided from 1935 to June 30 this year under the National Housing Act. Included are 170 Title I property improvement loans totaling 57,431.15 and 139 small home mortgages insured by FHA totaling 273,000. FHA notes strong homeownership demand and low default rate as it claims self support from insurance premiums and fees.

Beadle FHA Sioux Falls Beadle County South Dakota Daniel J .Fouquette Federal Housing Administration North Dakota Minnesota

Doland Faculty to Attend SDEA Meeting

Doland Schools will be closed all week as faculty attend sessions of the South Dakota Education Association in Aberdeen. The Doland School shows a 160 percent enrollment record for 17 years in both the South Dakota Education Association and the National Education Association.

Doland SDEA South Dakota Education Association Aberdeen National Education Association

Mrs. Lindskov Chosen To Head Doland OES

Mrs. William Lindskov was chosen worthy matron of Corona Chapter of the OES for next year at a regular meeting in the chapter room Thursday evening. Other officers elected included Worthy Patron L. F. Culver and associate matron Kathryn Shore. A short program featured a gift to the present matron, Ray mond Shult, with lunch served by officers under Mrs. Lind’s supervision.

Raymond Shult A. Peterson G. W. Cook Snter Lind

Two Draftees Fail To Pass Physical Tests

Sioux Falls report shows two of the group examined for wartime conscription failed to meet the physical standards. The remaining men, part of the South Dakota and southwest Minnesota pool, passed and were dispatched to Fort Snelling reception center.

Sioux Falls South Dakota Southwest Minnesota Army Fort Snelling Minn

Yale PTA Meeting Plans Christmas Gift Exchange

Yale PTA held its regular meeting at the school on Tuesday evening. A December gathering was planned with a gift exchange and box lunches. A program of musical selections readings and pantomimes was presented by the group.

Yale Pta YALE

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief

An advertisement promotes Ray-Rx Compound with lemon juice and water as a quick remedy for rheumatic, arthritic, or neuritis pain. It promises relief within 48 hours, offers a money back guarantee, and cites Sherman & Moe and drug stores as endorsers.

Sherman & Moe

De Smet student wins Swift essay contest

Glen Ritterbusch of De Smet, a senior agricultural student, won the 1946 Swift essay contest for agricultural colleges with Methods Used in Marketing Meat Packer Products. Eldon Wrenn of Dell Rapids placed second. Ritterbusch earns a free trip to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago and attendance at a marketing school for contest winners.

Savukings Glen Rueterbusch de Smet State College Swift Swift Packing Company Eldon Wrenn Dell Rapids Ritterbusch Chicago

Comstock Family Visiting Coughlins in Yankton Home

Mr and Mrs Everett Comstock and their children of Yankton are guests at the home of Mrs Comstocks parents Mr and Mrs W B Coughlin.

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