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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1940
Page
11
In a fragmented wartime radio scene, characters discuss manipulation, sex appeal, and political ambition. Nick seeks power through a young officer girl, while Vera and Natalie navigate hypocrisy and conspiracy amid defense orders and national hysteria. The tale hints at corrupt ties between politicians and big business.
The FBI silent on whether Wilhelm Muhlenbroich link to the Tacoma kidnap slaying of Charles Mattson. Charles was kidnapped in 1936 and found slain. 10 000 was demanded. The 244 year old boy Mare Tristan was returned to Hillsborough parents after Muhlenbroich’s arrest and confession.
Mayor Harry Atwater of Sturgis South Dakota said the War Department assured Fort Meade would remain a permanent part of national defense. He noted Army officers spoke at a conference and orders were issued to build 50 quarters for noncommissioned officers and temporary housing for more personnel as the Fourth Cavalry strength rises from about 700 to 1 284 by December 15.
Weather data shows temperatures and precipitation totals with highs and lows from the past year and current month to date. Forecasts cover Euron Vicinity South Dakota and Minnesota with cooling trends and partial cloudiness through tonight and Wednesday.
Across Europe and Africa reports detail political moves as Allied and Axis powers clash. British forces, with free French units led by Gen. De Gaulle, defend Dakar while Berlin and Rome-Berlin Axis promise continued resistance. In French Indo China French troops clash with Japanese forces amid limited occupation terms.
In Brookings a September 24 to October schedule will honor 4 H members turning twenty in 1940 who completed three of five years of 4 H projects. About 160 will receive bronze emblems from WNAX through Charles Worcester. Members must submit reports and be recommended by county agents and leaders.
Herman Raether reports designs of garden flowers by third grade pupils at Oldenburg School taught by Kathryn Glanzer. Emma Kawalke brought gladiola and petunia bouquet to school as students begin new Puzzle Pages workbooks and craft real notebooks from them.
Genevieve Hofer reviews a play by third graders for classmates. The Indians, portrayed as Siuus, appoint a council to chase away the Bees while wearing feather headbands. Anthony Stahl David Wipf and Hetty Wipf are named as Indian braves.
Silas Wipf, a Tyrrell School pupil, reports a new first grade student named Jean Husted joining Foster District No. 3. Jean prints with the printing press and learns from her Dick and Jane book. The class notes they now have every grade except the seventh.
The Tyrrell School district will begin memorizing poems this week under teacher Leland Greenan. First graders learn The Lit We Turtle, second graders September, third graders The Friendly Cow, fourth graders Paul Revere’s Rides, sixth graders For Those Who Fail, eighth graders The House by the Side of the Road.
Sunshine School students use new science spelling and art workbooks. Doris Tschetter notes they studied body parts in science and drew cells. Spelling practice is daily with about 40 words per lesson. Miss Zeiglee brought art work packs with many helpful suggestions, though not yet used.
Fifth and sixth graders at Richland Center School use new Science Path work books praised by Rose Reilly as making science easier. Art books and figure drawing projects follow, while a new ball diamond was built and measured by Scheele School pupils.
An eighth grade class at Tirrely School posts eight health rules on a health wheel. Students like Liles Wipz say they join the wheel each morning and noon and note that those who break rules receive cheeses. Teacher Leland Greenan oversees the program.
Lester Meyer, a sixth grader taught by Graze Rudy, is elected president of the Richland Center School YCL succeeding Earl Reilly. Walter succeeds Clarence Meyer as vice president and Doris Meyer is replaced by Earl Reilly as secretary. The group adopts an alternating meeting plan with partners after committee appointments.
Scheele School pupils used leftover bricks from a chimney to construct a small brick house. Sixth grader Francis Stahl notes the two story structure looks good and sits in the front yard with steps to the door as neighbors admire the display.
Fry School lists eight enrolled pupils: Betty French eighth grade Ervin Beyer sixth Camden French fifth Louis Palmer Alice Bideen Kenneth Farmer Alice Parkinson Jackie French third grade. Desks added and student officers elected with Cam Slon French president Betty French treasurer Louis Farmer vice president.
Teammate reports show Tyrell schoolmates traveling to school by various routes with Carpenter and Kleinsasser children walking together. The class studies geography on the Middle Atlantic and New England and covers the Revolutionary War era with teacher Leland Greenan. Frances learns to print and read, and Marilyn Rogers notes first grader James Kouf’s absence after an accident.
Whittier School pupils and teacher Miss Agnes Greenan held a marshmallow roast. Guerite Greenan reports the children enjoyed roasting marshmallows on green twizy sticks and liked them very much.
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