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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
10
New York report notes a strong business surge boosting rail traffic and industrial expansion. Railroads see increased freight and passenger movement as demand climbs, easing prior downturns and supporting growth.
Wall Street reports nine year high as Class 1 railroads expect October net operating income near 100 million dollars. Freight movement in September and October rapid, with analysts predicting a year end upturn to offset earlier losses. Railroads plan capital spending on new equipment and maintenance, boosting suppliers and workers nationwide.
Torkelson won the South Dakota corn husking title topping 22 1 2 bushels in a field of 22 competitors. Frank Dwyer of Wakonda took fifth with 27.38 bushels, while Helmer Richter and John Spader also placed in the top ranks. Crowds of about 7 500 attended as weather shifted from damp to sunny and corn averaged 60 bushels per acre. A $100 prize and a national contest trip awaited Torkelson, with others earning smaller awards for top finishes.
The starting roll reveals the eligible roster with listed times for McKee Hamlin 22.38 Zeimer Roberts 21.8 Van Oversheide Sanborn 21.54 Gibbens Grant 21.38 Bohr Aurora 20.245 Rommel Miner 19.8 Waxdahl Clark 19.77 Osthus Turner 19.66 Freed Minnehaha 20 Salaas Day 17.9 Forsch McCook 17.27 Lucklum Beadle 16.75. Herman Kemp of Marshall County is noted as the only eligible husker missing.
Hollywood October report confirms Ruby Keeler left Al Jolson and will sue for divorce after a tenth wedding anniversary party. Jolson says the melody lingers while Ruby and their adopted son remain in seclusion at Toluca Lake with her parents.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Bootz of Wolsey who died yesterday noon at her daughter’s home in Huron will be held in Wolsey Saturday with a 1 30 pm service at the C. O. Lindblad home and a 2 30 pm service at the Presbyterian Church officiated by Miss Fany Mills of Walsey and Rev. C Conklin of Huron. Burial is in the Walsey cemetery.
Through the columns of the Eye Hing Huronite we express our sincere appreciation to the many friends who ministered toward making our sorrow lighter in the hour of bereavement following the passing of husband and father C. L. Starr.
Beadle County taxpayers are reminded by County Treasurer Joe Reilly that less than a week remains to pay the second half of 1938 personal and real estate taxes without a penalty. Pay now to avoid the rush and enjoy quicker service at the treasurer’s office. Next Tuesday is the final day for payment before an eight per cent penalty per month is applied.
Two Faulkton men William Frantz and Renford Beadle were injured in a car crash two miles northeast of Miranda while returning from a hunting trip. Beadle lost control, the vehicle rolled four times, Frantz suffered a fractured collarbone and wrist with other injuries, and Beadle was badly shaken. Police and aid reached the scene, the car demolished, and both men were hospitalized.
The body of Mike Carney living near LaDelle was found in the farm yard Tuesday night, death due to heart trouble. Survived by wife and children Joyce, Mike Jr., Mary, and Dale. Funeral at Welter Chapel Huron at 1 pm Friday with burial at Riverside Cemetery. LaBelle Odd Fellows to service at grave. Also notes Mrs Robert La Farge and Mrs Melvin Reinschmidt visiting Pierre Blunt.
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