Eleanor Harkin, age 93, of Interior, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip.
Eleanor Louise Vifquain was born May 9, 1919, in Springview, Neb., the daughter of Elmer V. and Nellie (Kenaston) Vifquain. She grew up on a farm near Springview, and graduated from Keya Paha High School in Springview, in 1937. As a young lady she worked in Alliance, Neb., as a waitress and also worked at St. Agnes Academy.

84 Years Ago
August 23, 1928
During the past week a fine new piece of equipment, a Light Therapy machine has been installed by Dr. Ramsey in his office. The machine is used for the removal of warts and moles and similar growths and for the treatment of rheumatism, lumbago, and injuries, by the means of heat rays. The new device already has several remarkable cures to its credit since installation.
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84 Years Ago
August 2, 1928

Delane Robert Nixon was born September 25, 1948, in Philip, S.D., to Robert and Maxine (Fortune) Nixon. In 1949, the family moved to a ranch near Ridge, Mont. He attended grade school in the area at different country schools taught by his mother.