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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1940

Page

8

Iron Guards Execute 64 Political Prisoners Near Codreanu Grave

Budapest reports the Romanian Iron Guard killed 64 political prisoners at Bucharest's Jilava prison near founder Corneliu Zelea Codreanu's grave. The purge targeted judges and gendarmes linked to Carol II's era, during Antonescu's Axis alignment, with several prominent officials among the dead.

Budapest Hungary Iron Guard Carol II Corneliu Zelea Codreanu Iron Balkan Bucharest Legation Carol Rumania Carel Germany Antonescu Berlin George Argesanu Gabriel Marinescu Ion Morusov Rumanian Secret Service Benglii

Prison Mass Killings Linked to 1938 Jilava Incident

The report cites direct accusations that suspects garroted Codreanu and 13 guardists at Jilava prison in 1938. Those killed had been under arrest for some time without public trials, with many held under house arrest prior to their deaths.

Codreanu Jilava

Fears Of Revolt Fade In Mexico

Mexico City November 27 Fears of revolt eased as General Juan Almazan renounced all claims to the presidency after his earlier bid in the July election. President elect Manuel Avila Camacho will take office Sunday for a six year term. Almazan, independent candidate, arrived from the United States and blamed US actions for his reversal while supporters complained of US interference.

Mexico City Mexico Juan Andrea Almazan Almazan Manuel Avila Camacho Avila Camacho United States Henry Ace Alimazan Wallace Aguacamacho

WPA County Boards Urged to Seek Surplus Marketing Aid

State officials are urging WPA and county boards to pursue a similar request for aid from the Surplus Marketing Administration. The push aims to access federal surplus programs to support local development and economic relief.

WPA

Weather data snapshot for Huron area

Temperature notes show prior year highs of 47 and lows of 20, with record highs to date at 79 and lows at 28. Month to date precipitation 36 and normal 54, year to date 12.91 with normal 20. Forecast: fair tonight and Thursday, warmer Thursday. Hourly temps show morning readings around 15. South Dakota Iowa Minnesota forecasts: generally fair tonight and Thursday, warmer west and south.

Huron South Dakota Iowa

Thanksgiving events close offices and schools in Huron

Downtown offices and banks close for Thanksgiving with a skeleton staff at the post office. Schools and colleges in Central South Dakota shut for the holiday weekend due to the S D A convention. The 38th Firemen's Ball is set for the Band Box tonight, with tickets and festivities amid improving weather prospects.

Roosevelt E. A. Bruemmer Studes South Dakota Aberdeen Huron City Colege State Weather Bureau Highway 14 Harry Herman Huronite

County requests free food stamp aid for displaced workers

Yarkton County officials urge milwaukee surplus marketing administration to provide blue stamps at least equal to former surplus foods for former WPA relief recipients. Jesse M. Smith chair cites nationwide practice and seeks inclusion for those not regularly served.

York- Misty Board of Commissioners Paul E. Jordan Surplus Marketing Administration Milwaukee Wis Jesse M. Smith

Wixson credits KruGen with health turnaround

Mr. E. Wixson of Lincoln Nebraska says nine years of poor health and constipation vanished after using KruGen. He reports improved digestion, better sleep, restored energy, and renewed ability to work. He thanks KruGen for relief and nourishment.

KruGen E. Wixson Meredith Lincoln Nebraska KruGon Mr. Wixsom

Birthday party guests honor Mrs Hurley at Wessington Springs

In Wessington Springs on Sunday a birthday party honored Mrs L J Hurley with guests including her mother Mrs Allen of Missouri Valley Iowa, Clyde Hurley and Norma Lee of Wessington, and Holand Wood with Donald Gene of Wessington Springs. Meanwhile, a community pot luck dinner and program at Frankfort Methodist Church drew about 100 attendees with the Rev Virgil Selix and his wife in charge.

Wayland M. C. Wood Wessington Springs L. J. Hurley Frankfort Frankfort Methodist Church Virgil Selix Dojland

Wolsey Weekend Guests List Local Visitors

Weekend visitors in Wolsey included Jean Larsen Echo Minn Bonnie Claire Nelson Volga Mr and Mrs Kenneth Glaze Winner Martin Busch Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Tilman Christopherson Miller Mr and Mrs Tom Montgomery and family and Ferris Montgomery Aberdeen and Mr Kenneth Van Allen Huron as Sunday guests at the Frank Allen home.

Wolsey Jean Larsen Echo, Minn Bonnie Claire Nelson Volga Kenneth Glaze Winner Martin Busch Mitchell Tilman Christopherson Miller Tom Montgomery Family Ferris’ Montgomery Aberdeen Kenneth van Allen Huron Frank Allen

Pershing Class Initiated At Huron Elks Gathering

Eighteen candidates formed the John J. Pershing class who were initiated into Huron Elks lodge 444 at the Marvin Hughitt hotel club rooms. South Dakota district deputy grand exalted ruler and Ford Zidlow from Aberdeen spoke, with veteran past district deputies B. E. Beach Ed B. Dinneen and George C. Fullinweider also addressing the group.

Huron Lodge B. E. Beach Ed B. Dinneen George C. Fullinweider

State Rifle Squad Begins Practices at State College

BROOKINGS November 27 James McGillivray of Garden City was elected captain of the State College rifle team this week as last year's varsity members return to start the season. Lawrence Duff of Brookings is alternate captain. The nucleus includes veteran marksmen with newcomers from ROTC classes. Fifteen men will fire per match and the top 20 scores count. About 40 telegraphic matches are planned with colleges nationwide. The team will shoot against the University of South Dakota and enter the Hearst Trophy. Coaches are Lt. Rolling Emmerich and Sgt. Theodore Franklin. After Thanksgiving the undefeated girls team will begin firing under Lt Lyle Sunder.

Brookings James McGillivray Garden City Lawrence Duff University of South Dakota Rolling Emmerich Theodore Franklin ROTC Lyle Sunder

Bunnies Hold First Cage Drills Monday

BROOKINGS Nov 26 Arnat State College freshman basketball coach issued first call for freshman hopefuls Monday. Three weeks of practice planned before a six game schedule after Christmas. Six games limited by conference rules. Two game series planned with South Dakota University Cups. Tracy Junior College and either Nettleton or Morrell from Sioux Falls to play.

Brookings al Arnat Arnat Tracy Junior College Nettleton Morrell Sioux Falls

Harmon Named Nation's Top Gridiron Star

Tommy Harmon of Michigan was chosen by the Maxwell Memorial Club as the nation's No 1 football player for 1940. He will receive the award at the club's dinner in Philadelphia on December 27. Nile Kinnick of Iowa was the previous honoree.

Philadelphia Tommy Harmon Michigan Maxwell Memorial Club Nile Kinnick Iowa Davey O'Brien Texas Christian Clint Frank Yale

Smith Named Captain Of Gophers In 1941

Minneapolis November report says Bruce Smith star halfback of Minnesota's 1940 championship team was elected by teammates to captain the 1941 squad. He succeeds co captains Bob Bjurklund and Bill Johnson.

Cinneapolis Bruce Smith Minnesota University Bob Bjurklund Bill Johnson

State College Girls Begin Sports Program

Brookings November 27 The winter sports program for women at South Dakota State College will start next week with activity in volleyball and basketball. Miss Nelie Kendall director of women's physical education says Jonny s Yva Jean Fylken of Brookings and Kay Forney of Pierre will lead volleyball and basketball respectively. Evening practice will be held twice a week in an effort to organize and train the teams.

State College Brookings South Dakota State College Nelie Kendall Jonys Yva Jean Fylken Kay Forney Pierre

Cross country and football highlights from past season

The report recalls Walter Meir of Wisconsin winning the NCAA cross country title while Michigan State claimed the team crown. It also notes Jim Craig scoring a first‑half touchdown to give Army a victory over Navy before 192000 at Soldier Field, Philadelphia.

Associated Press Today Walter Meir Wisconsin Michigan State Jim Craig Army Navy Soldier’s Field Philadelphia

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