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Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1940

Page

3

Norstad Denies Bushfield Charge On Highway Purchase Orders

Former South Dakota highway secretary Andrew Norstad rejected Governor Bushfield’s charge that orders were issued for stockpile material and silos. He said only the director of purchasing could issue such orders and accused Bushfield of misrepresenting facts while noting a $1,500 donation to Bushfield’s campaign fund.

Norstad Bushfield Sioux Falls Gat Andrew Norstad South Dakota Highway Department Highway Department Highway Commission Commission Dennis J. D. Coon

Pierre Jail Guests Register For Draft

Two men jailed in Pierre were sent to selective service headquarters after officers noted ages of 22 and 27 on their booking records. They promptly filled draft cards naming a West Virginia town as their home and provided addresses. An investigation by the Internal Revenue staff is anticipated.

Yer. Pierre

Pioneer Missionary Priest Dies at Yankton

Father Bernard Strassmaier a Benedictine missionary born in Bavaria in 1881 and ordained in 1886 died at a Yankton hospital after cancer of the stomach. He served Fort Yates Indians for over fifty years and will be buried at Conception, Missouri with Abbot Stephen presiding.

Yankton Bernard Strassmaier Fort Yates N. D Bavaria Munich Conception. Mo Conception, Mo Stephen Conception Abbey

Willkie Clubs Grow Across South Dakota Counties

SIOUX FALLS Oct. 17 Willkie for President clubs are forming in 26 South Dakota counties state chairman J D Coon said. He noted active service men groups led by Dana S Babcock and added colleges, insurance men and Democrats for Willkie are organizing, predicting a large Willkie plurality on November 8.

Sioux Falls Willkie South Dakota J. D. Coon Coon Dana S. Babcock Sisseton Republican Service League of

Stamp plan to start in Spink County November 1

Redfield Oct 17 Special The stamp plan for surplus commodities will take effect November 1 in Spink County. County commissioners will appoint a county manager to operate from the courthouse in Redfield with administration from Huron and Aberdeen offices to keep expenses minimal. Over 20 items will be available at all stores across Spink County.

Spink County Redpield Lee Hornbaker Redfield Huron Aberdeen Spink Counts

Aberdeen Prepares To Entertain Teachers

Aberdeen hosts the South Dakota Education Association convention November 24 to 27. Supt. C J Dalthorp oversees plans with housing available for attendees and room registration via the Aberdeen Civic Association.

Aberdeen South Dakota South Dakota Education Association C. J. Dalthorp Aberdeen Civic Association

Glee Club Girls Named at Wessington High School

WESSINGTON Oct 17 Special The Girls Glee Club members named include Phyllis Chesebro Connie Coop Elizabeth DeHaven Leona Feters Evelyn Fritzsche Bethel Orr Elva Peterson Beryl Stewart Arlene Woodco Beverly Ravenscroft Elaine Ravenscroft Coleen ONeal Anna Lamb Dorothy Fritzsche Genevieve De Haven Donna Boyle Mary Carol Bottum Beulah Daugherty Lillian Daugherty Dorothy Elwood Marie Feteri Lola Mae Fitch Martha Freese Louella Parker Doris Smith Rosalie Wey Elsie Zyonek Marion Testerman

Glee Club Wessington Wessington Wessington High School Phyllis Chesebro Connie Coop Eliabeth DeHaven Leona Feters Evelyn Fritzsche Bethel Orr Elva Peterson Beryl Stewart Arlene Woodcof Beverly Ravenscroft Elaine Ravenscroft Coleen Oneal Anna Lamb Dorothy Fritzsche Genevieve de Haven Donna Boyle Mary Carol Bottum

Redfield Attorney to Lead Alumni Group

Redfield High School alumni name C. D. Sterling 1895 class and longtime Redfield attorney to lead the alumni for the coming year. At the annual dinner before the Pheasant Day homecoming Friday, Mrs E Statenroth is vice president and Miss Peryl Donahey is secretary treasurer. The board of directors includes R. L. Hassell and C. F. Ruhl.

Redfield Redfeld High School C. D. Sterling E. Statenroth Peryl Donahey R. L. Hassell C. F. Ruhl

Retiring President L. J. Howard Mentioned in Notes

The fragment notes Sylvia Andersen and Phyil Wood alongside L. J. Howard as the retiring president. The incomplete text presents a brief panel of names linked to the leadership change.

King Loses Habeas Appeal For Freedom From Penitentiary

King, 55, lost his bid to obtain freedom from the South Dakota penitentiary after Federal Judge A Lee Wyman denied his habeas corpus petition. He argued the assault with intent to kill term could not exceed one year, while the warden’s side held a second offense with a dangerous weapon and no statutory cap. The sentence began with hog stealing in 1921 and later became life after a 1922 prison escape.

Sioux Falls B. King A. Lee Wyman King Issu E. D. Barron G. Norton Jameson Bon Homme County

Bushfield Proposes Free Mail for Conscripted Soldiers

Governor Bushfield urged granting free mail service for men drafted for a year of military training. He noted World War II soldiers overseas had free letters, but modern privates may earn about 21 dollars a month while overseas pay was 45 dollars then.

Pierre Bushfield

Rebekah Lodge Plans Public Card Party

Morning Star Rebekah lodge met in regular session. A district meeting report from Virgil was presented by Mrs. Charles Metsehke. Plans were made for a public card party October 28 with Mrs Richard Gehring in charge.

Rebekah Lodge Wellington Morning Star Virgil Charles Metsehke Richard Gehring

Case and McEntee To Attend Lake of the Pines Opening

Representative Francis Case and Director J J McEntee of the Civilian Conservation Corps plan to attend the dedication of Lake of the Pines also known as Sheridan Lake in the Black Hills next Sunday. Case said McEntee has recovered from appendix operation enough to travel by air.

Case McEntee Lake OF the Pines Washington J.J. McEntee Civilian Conservation Corps Francis Case South Dakota Sheridan Lake Black Hills Alr

South Oaxace to Stay, Election Conditions Trigger Return

A terse report notes South Oaxaca would remain until election conditions stabilized then return. The statement highlights ongoing oversight and the need to keep him informed about the evolving situation.

Teach -South Oaxace Hi Here

Draft Board Named Gann Valley Buffalo County

The selective service board for Buffalo County consists of the Rev. David Clark, Fi Thompson, R. D. Fraser, Gann Valley, and Charles Le Croix. Board headquarters will be housed in the Fraser state building in Fort Thompson. H. D. Brown is appeal agent for registrants.

Gann

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