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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
8
British forces plan a breakthrough on the western front with tanks leading the attack. The tanks, faster and more capable than earlier models, carry machine guns, rifles, smoke mortars, and two way radios. Speeds reach 50 mph on roads and 35 mph across fields, with engines efficient for long operations.
Nettie Williams, aged 85 years seven months and days, died at home of daughter Mrs. Calvin Brusse in Carpenter. Funeral at Methodist Church Iroquois at 2 36 Sunday October 15. Rev R O Rice officiated with music by Iroquois ladies quartet. Born February 24 1855 in Venice Ohio, she came to South Dakota in 1884 from Chicago. Married Julius Williams May 1 1890 in Marysville California. they farmed near Iroquois. Survived by daughter Ethel Brusse, three brothers, and husband died 1908. She taught music, nursing, gardening, and quilted for loved ones. She was a member of the Eastern Star Troquois. Continued local notes mention Echo Padmore visiting.
Charles B J Mitchell president of the Greater South Dakota association released the annual committee list with chairmen named for Agriculture Highways and Tourists Finance and Membership Tax Studies and Transportation across multiple South Dakota towns including Brookings Watertown Sioux Falls Pierre Vermillion and Rapid City. The long roster includes dozens of appointees from cities such as Yankton Mobridge Huron and Lead among others.
At the farm home the Igo Age Club hosted a village party for a couple celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. After several hours of informal visiting lunch was served and a silver gift presented to the honored couple.
The Business and Professional Women's Club met in the Gift Shop Monday evening under president Mrs L R Elward leading an informal discussion of civic projects. A Dutch lunch was enjoyed at the Lovelace Cafe to close the meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Magnusson and Mr. Massey of Custer visited Alpena from Tuesday noon to Wednesday, staying with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stedsehian. They joined Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Cook for Tuesday evening dinner.
An old style ad touts FASTEETEH alkaline denture powder to keep false teeth firm and comfortable with no taste or odor, claiming a dry feel and secure hold during eating talking or laughing.
A local market promotes its Fruit and Vegetable Department with a wide display of radishes and greens. Featured prices include two pounds of cranberries at 2 cents, three squash for 19 cents, and apples at 1.29 per bushel, plus bargains on potatoes dates beans peaches coffee and more.
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