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Hot Springs, Dec. 29-William T. Richer, clerk of courts of Fall River county was the speaker at the last meeting of the Hot Springs Kiwanis club for the year, Thursday night. The veteran clerk talked about his "job" and gave a statistical report of the numerous duties and responsibilities that fall within the office of the clerk of courts as provided by the statutes. He gave a Clerk Of Courts Reports To Rotary brief history of the office since the county was organized in 1634 and reviewed many humorous incidents that have come before him during his term of office.

On Jan. 1, 1946 he will begin his 30th year of continuous service in that capacity, In his statistical report he showed that there had been 299 births recorded during the year 1945 up to the present date. Of these 140 were boys and 159 girls, In the death record 50 far in 1945 it was shown that there had been 157 deaths of which 116 were men and 41 were women. The wide variation HAPPY NEW of 19467 YEAR Spire THE spirit of 1946 is Progress. So let us I all determine right now to do everything a little bit better than last year, to take advantage of every available opportunity for improvement, and in this way assure for ourselves a happier community of happier homes.

As for ourselves, we will leave no stone unturned to give you still better values and a still higher grade of service in the year to come. And so, wishing you all a very Happy New Year, we join with you in giving a royal welcome to 1946. Schmidt Jewelry 617 ST. JOE TEL. 662 New Year's Greeting! The war's over this is the first peacetime New Year's since 1940, with more lights, glitter and gaiety; with reunited families for many; with happy anticipation for others as they count the days until the fighting men come See Us for LOW First National Bank RAPID CITY LEAD DEADWOOD HOT SPRINGS STURGIS Serving the Entire Black MARRIED MARRIED RECENTLY Miss Jean Bennett, daughter of City recently became the bride of money at the Methodist church reside at 821 11th St.

BRIDE BRIDE Miss Rhoda Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Scott. Pierre, and Pfc. Jack Myers, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Homer Myers. Pierre, were recently united in marriage at the First Congregational church at Pierre. The couple left for a wedding trip to Rapid City and Chicago and will be at home in Memphis, where the groom is attending the University of Tennessee Medical School. was married to William A.

McClain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McClain of Walthill, in the Presbyterian manse Friday evening. Rev. Rew Walz solemnized the wedding vows with the ring service.

Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Thompson. The bride wore a brown wool suit with white accessories. Mrs.

Thompson was dressed in a gray wool suit with matching accessories. The groom, a veteran of 42 months service in the Southwest Pacific area, recently received his discharge from the armed forces. The couple will reside at Wall. RACHEL CIRCLE ENTERTAINED Members of Rachel Circle of day the El evening. Rancho The country evening club spent dancing and a buffet supper was served later.

Hosts for the evening were Har. old Mills, Welles EerNisse and Andrew Olson. Last Rites Set For Mary Meidell Belle Fourche, Dec. 29. -Mary H.

Meidell. 81. a resident of Newell and Belle Fourche since 1919. died Thursday at a local hospital after lengthy illness. Funeral services will he held Saturday at the Congregational church in Beresford, her home before she moved to Butte county.

Mary Hyde Meidell was born at Pawlett. Vermont, Oct. 30, 1834. She moved to Galesburg, with her parents, and lived there until she was graduated from Knox college. In 1897 she came to Beresford to visit her sister and remained there to work in a bank for H.

J. Meidell, whom she married Sept. 29, 1899, After her husband's death in 1919 she came to Newell to make her home with her sister, Mrs. H. W.

Jamison, and has since made her home in Newell and Belle Fourche. Surviving are four nieces. Mrs. Louie Peterson, Beresford: Olive and Helen Meidell, Sioux Falls, and Mrs. C.

J. Dodds, Lawrence, and one nephew, Rev. Winfield Jamison, Brunswick, Ga. Mail Carrier Suffers Cuts And Bruises Martin, Dec. Blare, mail carrier from Merriman, to Martin, suffered severe cuts and in a car accident late in bruises the afternoon Christmas day as Blare was taking the mail into Merriman.

He and his brother-in-law, Lawrence Wamsley, were in a new pickup belonging to Blare, and about four miles north of Merriman, they met in a head-on collision with Woodrow Ward of Martin. Wamsley, who was driving, was not injured and neither was Ward. The pickup was turned over and badly wrecked, but no damage was done to the mail. Complete FUR Service PLOWMAN Cleaners Furriers 719 Main Phone 725 DIAMONDS Engagement Rings and Wedding ENSEMBLES SCHMIDT JEWELRY 617 St. USED PIANOS For SALE And RENT Musical Instruments Taken In Trade Swift Music Co.

617 St. Joe Phone FILGER'S: PEACE ON EARTH OUR HEARTIEST a GOOD WISHES Greetings TO YOU and every member of your family this New Year of 1946. Everything you want most dearly is our New Year wish for you Filger's REMEMBER: We Will Be Closed Monday and Tuesday. was due to the deaths at the veterans hospital, the clerk said, since all deaths that occur in Fall River county are recorded in his office. Richer stated that the first legal instrument in the county and the first time the seal was used was in he naturalization of W.

F. Wyatt, Oct. 1, 1884. Wyatt, was born in Rapid City, S. Daily Journal -PS Saturday.

December 29, 1945 SOCIETY DRISCOLL Phone 28 Wednesday, Jan. 2 -Social p. m. Lutheran, Ladies' Auxiliary Zion Lutheran Young People's Society- Social hall, 8 p. m.

Pilgrim Guild Congregational Church. Trinity Lutheran Ladies' Aid Church. Rebekah Lodge -100F temple, Installation of officers. RNA Lodge--KC hall, officers and degree team to attend tion practice. Westminster DivisionsMrs.

Clara Crow, 731 Minnelusa Drive, Mrs. E. Melvin asHome sisting. Two -Home Mrs. Gumm, 821 Fairview, Mrs.

E. L. Henry, assisting. Three--Home Bailey, 722 Franklin Mrs. William Bailey assisting.

Four-Home Mrs. L. L. Schafer, Mrs. J.

C. Pease assisting. Episcopal Parish Guild Parish house 2:30 p. m. St.

Margaret's guild acting hostesses. Thursday, Coterie- Alex Johnson hotel, 1 p. m. Mrs. Emma Tompkins hostess.

Zion Lutheran Choir RehearsalChurch, 7:30 p. Yulelog Club -Home Mrs. N. Markhus. Rockerville Extension Club--Club house.

Cheer-1-O Extension Club-Home Mrs. Bess Ryther. Canyon Lake 500-Home Mrs. fred Schamber. Winona -Home Mrs.

Ross Benyard. Friday, Jan. 4 St. John's Hospital Guild -Nurses' home- Mrs. R.

E. O'Connor, Mrs. H. W. Zolper hostesses.

Rapid Heights Neighborhood Club-Home Mrs. E. Black Hills Extension Club--Home Mrs. Helen Freytag. Black Hills Floral Club a Home Mrs.

Phil Solberg. Hi-Twelve Bridge Club Home Mrs. L. A. McDonald.

Saturday, Jan. 5 Whiz Workers 4-H Club North Rapid hall. FAMILY REUNION HELD OVER HOLIDAYS The first Christmas together in 15 years, Mr. and Mrs. J.

S. Leberknight and children and grandchildren enjoyed a family reunion over the Christmas holidays when they all gathered at the Kenneth Leberknight home for Christmas dinner. Following the dinner gifts were distributed from a loaded tree and carols were sung. Attending the affair were Harry Leberknight, recently returned veteran. Mr.

and Mrs. John Duff and family of. Brookings; Vern Leberknight and family of Newcastle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry, Perry and family, Mr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Lebernight and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Leberknight and family, and Mr. and Mrs.

Don Carlisle all of Rapid City. PIERRE COUPLE UNITED IN MARRIAGE Miss Wilma Jones and Arthur I. Webster, both of Pierre, were united in marriage by Judge F. J. Knochenmuss Friday afternoon at his office.

Attending and Mrs. E. E. Barton of Pierre, formerly of Rapid City. Atfer spending a few days in the Hills, the couple will return to Pierre to make their home.

ST. MARY'S CLUB HAVE POTLUCK SUPPER Thirteen members of the St. Mary's club were entertained at a potluck dinner Friday evening at the parish hall. Cards were played the remainder of the evening with high prize going to Mrs. John Ely.

Mrs. Oliver LaCroix won low. The next meeting of the club will be Jan. 11 at the hall. NORTH RAPID MOTHER'S CLUB ENTERTAINED The North Rapid Mother's club met in the North Rapid hall Friday afternoon with Mrs.

B. D. Hibbard and Mrs. Jack Morgan as hostesses. The meeting opened with the singing of Christmas carols.

Mrs. Earl Giese in charge of devotions used a Christmas theme as her topic. A regular business session was held and names were drawn for pals for the ensuing year. Mrs. Hibbard was elected treasurer of the club to replace Mrs.

Dave Caulkins who resigned her position. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Donald Greenwalt, Jan. 25. HARWOOD-BECKMAN NUPTIAL VOWS EXCHANGED At a double ring ceremony in the Presbyterian manse Friday morning Miss Bernice M.

Beckman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beckman of Des Moines, became the bride of Elmer Harwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Harwood of Haydraw.

The Rev. Rew Walz officiated at the service. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harwood of Haydraw.

The bride wore a gold suit with black accessories and Mrs. Harwood a' brown suit with matching accessories. Present fo rthe ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Guy Harwood, Mr.

and Mrs. A Dale Barry and Day Barry, all of Haydraw, and Mrs. Laura Barry of New Underwood. The bride has been employed for the past seven years by the General Mortgage Company of Iowa with headquarters in Dos Moines. The groom has served in the European theater for 37 months.

The newlyweds will reside on a ranch at Haydraw. WEDDING VOWS SOLEMNIZED Miss Emma E. Talty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Talty of Wall, Reptional PRICES! ON DIAMONDS, and WRIST WATCHES WRITE OR COME IN Automobile.

Bankers OF SOUTH DAKOTA RAPID. CITY, SO. DAK. rancher in the Lithia neighborhood in this county. A seven-foot jellyfish with 112 foot tentacles developes in a six months period from a half inch of Mr.

and Mrs. P. D. Bennett of Rapid of R. R.

Nesbitt at a candlelight cerein Rapid City. The newlyweds now Women's Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mrs. Paul Bellamy for a 1:30 potluck lunch and Christmas party Friday after. noon. Twenty -four members and six guests attended.

Guests were Dr. and I. B. Wood, Mrs. Keith Wilkes, Mrs.

A. L. Stokes, Mrs. Gilbert Ross, and Mrs. Eldon Coffman.

Following the luncheon Paul Bellamy spoke to the group on his recent trip to London as representative for the United Nations capital in the Black Hills. A committee assisting the hostess included Mrs. Elmer Frank, Mrs. A. J.

Johnson and Mrs. C. W. sell. Christmas gifts were distributed to the members and the last meeting of the year closed with the singing "Blessed Be The Tie That PAST PRESIDENTS ELECT OFFICERS Past presidents of the Degree of Honor Lodge met Friday evening at the home of Mrs.

May McGillycuddy and election of officers was held. Mrs. Sophie Houk was elected president; Edna Buell, secretary and Naomi Smith, treasurer. Exchange of gifts and games were played following the business meeting and prizes were won by Mrs. Ann Wilson, high, Mrs.

Nellie Dickinson, low. The next meeting will be a 6:30 potluck supper Jan. 25 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Ferguson, 162 St. Joe St.

MILLS EMPLOYES AND GUESTS ENTERTAINED Seventy-five employes and guests of the Mills Drug Company were entertained at a Christmas party at Bridal Ensembles Beautifully matched wedding and engagement rings are the Bride's first choice. Use Our Lay-Away Plan ARTHUR'S JEWELRY Owner: Aft Lindquist 622 St. Joe England and an active hybroid. You'll say it's BEAUTIFUL as well as PRACTICAL when you see the new NORGE GAS RANGE NOW ON SALE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY AT RADIO CENTER YOUR DEPENDABLE RADIO AND APPLIANCE STORE 723 MAIN PHONE 399 THE 1946 MERCURY One of the newest of the new automobiles is the Mercury, pictured above, and currently on display at McCluskey Motors. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln dealer 9th and Main.

When you consider the purchase of a new car. see the First National Bank for Low Cost Loans for New Car Buyers ONLY $4 for each $100 for borrowed one year With all the folk of the Black Hills we give thanks that our nation is at peace that the ideals for which we fought have triumphed once again. And to you we extend season's greetings for a new year of happiness, cheer, and good health. home. COST Loans! BELLE FOURCHE NORTHWEST SPEARFISH NEWELL WITH Hills Territory of The Black Hills MEMBER FEDERAL: DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.