This Day in History - December 3 - 7

December 3, 1962

National Headlines:

• Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater is being approached by conservative Republicans to consider a bid for the White House in 1964.

• The University of Southern California Trojans have been voted the 1962 national collegiate football champions by the Associated Press sportswriters and broadcasters after recording a perfect 25-0 season.  They are the first west coast team to receive the national honor since 1939.

• “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by the Four Seasons is the nation’s best-selling record followed by “Elvis Presley’s “Return to Sender”

State Headlines:

• U.S. Marshals have been called to Mound City where a two-year battle between Mound City and Herried over the location of the county’s ASC office is coming to a head.  The records are still in Mound City despite the office having been relocated to Herried. 

• A statewide recount is being held in the US Senate race between George McGovern and the Republican incumbent Joe Bottum.   Initial results indicated McGovern to be victorious by a mere 326 votes.

Local/Area Headlines:

• “The Holiday”, a combination bowling alley, steak house and lounge is now open in Britton.

• Aberdeen Central High School theater students will present “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” as their fall play.  Students with leading roles include:  Virginia Dixon, Daryl Skogmo, Doug Brewer and Mark Hogg.  The play is directed by Carol Pratt.

• Hosmer High School announced its honor roll for the second six-week period.  Among those listed on the “A” honor roll is sophomore Bob Kiesz.

• Nancy Lamont has been named to the 26-member USD synchronized swimming team, the Dolphins.

• NSU history professor Robert Thompson was the guest speaker at the Job’s Daughters Father-Daughter Banquet.

• Tonight on TV--”I Love Lucy”, “The Danny Thomas Show”, “Andy Griffith” and “Ben Casey”

December 4, 1987

National Headlines:

• The Dow Jones average plummeted 72.44 points the 9th biggest one-day loss in history.

• President Ronald Reagan praised George Bush as the “finest vice president ever” but would not endorse Bush or any other candidate in the presidential race until the convention selected its candidate.

State Headlines:

• Governor George Mickelson outlined his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.   He is calling for significant increases for education, care of the elderly and poor.

• Dakota Wesleyan University announced $7 million campus improvement plan to include two new buildings, remodeling of existing buildings, closing off parts of two Mitchell streets entering the college grounds and developing a new main campus entrance.

Local/Area Headlines:

• The United Methodist Church in Claremont announced its “Christmas Tree Lane” will feature special holiday decorations for all to enjoy in 6 rooms of the church.  Decorative themes include: angels, bells, Santa’s Workshop, A Walk Through Bethlehem, and a White Christmas.  A special poinsettia tree will be created using over 80 live poinsettia plants.

• The O.M. Tiffany PTA is sponsoring a special “Children’s Mall” so students can purchase presents for their families.  Prices of items available range from 45 cents to $8.00

• Get your new Apple II GS computer from Al Novstup at MicroAge Computers in Aberdeen.  These machines offer remarkable graphics and sound that will make learning fun for the whole family.

• The Ipswich Tigers girls’ basketball team advanced to the semi final round of of State A Tournament by defeating the girls from Pine Ridge 69-64. Shelly Gisi was the Tiger’s leading scorer with 14.

• Tonight on TV:  “Dallas”, “Falcon Crest”, and “Miami Vice” 

December 5, 1957

National Headlines:

• A snowstorm crippled the east coast by dropping nearly 24 inches of snow that was driven by winds gusting to 45 mph.  A commuter train stalled in a huge drift in New Jersey and the conductor walked a mile for help.

• The Governor of Hawaii has asked for a nationwide fundraising effort to assist in building a shrine aboard the sunken battleship USS Arizona to mark the 16th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

State Headlines:

• Yankton’s Bobby Stransky was named to the Associated Press All-American second team for his work on the University of Colorado’s football field.  He has been drafted by the Baltimore Colts.

Local/Area Headlines:

• Mayor Cliff Hurlbert and the city commission have announced the hourly wage scale for city employees for 1958.  They are:  clerical workers $1.05; $1.40 for street department laborers, $1.60 for machine operators and $1.65 for mechanics.

• Enrollment at Northern stands at 1,230

• The piano students of Myrel Evans presented a piano recital--Barbara Rohl Harr and Dennis McDermott were among the soloists.

• Grocery prices:  Pepsi 6 pack glass bottles 29 cents; Banquet Pot Pies 5/$1.00; fresh ground beef 39 cents/pound; Duncan Hines Cake Mix 3/89 cents; cucumbers 5 cents each

• On TV tonight-- “Groucho Marx”, “Dragnet”, “Tennessee Ernie Ford”

December 6, 1974

National Headlines:

• Charles Colson is on the witness stand at the Watergate trial in Washington DC.

• Viking Quarterback, Fran Tarkenton, will not play in Sunday’s game against Atlanta.  Back-up QB Bob Berry will call the plays for Bud Grant’s team instead.

State Headlines:

• Officials met in Pierre to discuss cloud seeding as an option to assist drought stricken counties in South Dakota.  A decision whether to proceed will be made sometime in early January.

Local/Area Headlines:

• Attend the grand opening of Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips 1016 6th Ave SE

• Aberdeen may get a new Lincoln School to replace Adams Elementary and the present Lincoln Elementary if voters approve a $1.4 million bond issue in next week’s election.

• Lease a 1975 Chevrolet Fleetside Pickup for just $91.35/month at Loel Lust Chevrolet.

• Old Spice “Soap-on-a-Rope”, the perfect gift for dad, is available at Tempo for just $1.67

• Dave Dedrick (Captain 11) will be the emcee at the Groton Snow Queen Contest this weekend.  Entertainment will be provided by the Aberdeen Elks Chorus.

• Playing this week at No Dogs Allowed (across the street north of the Brown County Courthouse) is The Flying Machine

• Tonight on TV:  “The Rockford Files”, “Night Stalker” and “Police Woman”

December 7, 1983

National Headlines:

• A moment of silence was held at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base to mark the 42nd anniversary of the bombing that launched the US into WW II.  The shipyard’s work whistle blew at 7:55 a.m., the exact minute the bombing attack took place on December 7, 1941.

• The Cabbage Patch Kids were the toys to have this Christmas.  Frenzied parents and grandparents all over the country stood in long lines and even engaged in in-store battles to capture one of these dolls, which were in short supply at every toy store. 

State Headlines:

• Doug Wolfgang, sprint car driver in the World of Outlaws, has been named South Dakota’s Sports Celebrity of the Year. 

Local/Area Headlines:

• Get your morning donuts at Daylight Donuts--Today’s special one dozen cake or glazed donuts for $1.59 

• Justin Rezatto, Staci Kleeberger and Bret Rezatto, members of the Aberdeen Elks Swim Team, were high point performers at the swim meet in Watertown held over the weekend.

• Rent a video machine and 3 movies for three days for just $20 at Curtis Mathes Home Entertainment Center next to KMart.  The most popular video rentals include:  “Blue Thunder”, “Flashdance” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation”

• Aberdeen Community Theater actors are rehearsing for the opening of “A Christmas Carol”.  Steve Morgan of Ipswich plays Ebenezer Scrooge and Karl Matz portrays Jacob Marley.

• Book your winter ski trip now with Thorson Aviation.  Steve is offering this three day weekend special--round trip flight to Steam Boat Springs CO just $219 per person. 

• Tonight’s TV choices include “Hotel”, “St. Elsewhere”, and “Dynasty”