1945 - The Brookings Register front page, January 10, 1945

Theodore Kurtz Killed in Monday Auto Mishap

       Theodore Kurtz, White [SD], an employee of the AAA office at Hecla, was killed in an auto accident near Hecla on Monday evening.  No details of the accident we available. 

       Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Rude chapel with Rev. Edward W. Stodghill officiating.  Interment will be in Greenwood.  Theodore was a brother of Fred Kurtz, White.  His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Kurtz preceded him in death.