Doings Of Interest To Central South Dakota Women
A South Dakota conference session discusses the world condition and its three causes, education philosophy, and evolving curricula. Leaders stress home life, culture, and societal changes, with remarks on American civilization, home standards, and the role of families and religion in shaping national life.
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South Dakota
A. J. Lang
Mr. Lang
Still Home
Carl Sherburne
Clark
Better Homes Department
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ite
Sherburne
Sophie Frances Sterrett’s Journey From Swede to American
The book traces Sophie Frances Sterrett, an American raised of Swedish design, through village life, migration to Sweden, a return with new education in Minneapolis, and a series of romantic and social trials. She faces class envy over an uncle’s ore wealth, battles with a millionaire lover’s family, and learns that individual character matters more than race or origins.
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Sophie
Frances Sterrett
Sweden
Minneapolis
Jimmie Fox
Jimmie
Minnesota
Segadi Ynavian
Parties in the modern kitchen charm homemakers
A period piece praising the kitchen as a social hub with women hosting parties. It suggests refreshing woodwork with bright paint, waxing surfaces to resist dirt, and coordinating curtains, linoleum, and new pots and pans. Gas ranges and cabinets benefit from waxed protection.
Enduring Influence of Ancient Civilizations on America
The text argues that while American civilization faces defects, it can persevere through strength in its people. It cites ancient Greece and Moses as sources of orderly thinking and law, asserting that buried libraries of Babylon reveal enduring elements shaping modern culture. The message links past cultures to present institutions and values.
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H. Ketelle
Synrome
Greece
Israel
Ketelle
Oswald Spengier
Kete Derald
Clemente Chet
Tora
Demos
Moses
Bebylon
English Ancestors Would Smile On This Old Home
An old style house plan blends English heritage with modern needs. With a west facing layout, it emphasizes heating efficiency, ventilation, light, and practical room placement. Exterior stone and brick, deep red brick, thick slate roof, and hand Hewn woodwork evoke rugged rural charm. Cost estimates range from $8000 to $10000 based on materials and labor.
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Fk Fone Venemine A
Aren
Curtains Trim Faults In Room Windows And Doors
Miss Sara L. Dewing home agent explains curtain styling can fix window and door faults. Using valances, drapes, and glass curtains adjusts perceived height, width, and proportion, with recommendations for casement and French doors and guidance on fabric weight and placement.
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Sara L. Dewing
Wilson P.T.A. Names Officers At Meeting
At the Wilson P T A meeting held Thursday evening Charles R. Filler was named president Mrs Tied Oviatt was vice president Mime Eve Walker was secretary and George A. Gile was treasurer TheGirl Reserve club gave 2 candle...
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Wilson P.T.A
Wilson P. T. A
Charles R. 2Filler
Tied Oviatt
Eve Walker
Secetary
George A. Gile
Girl Reserve Club
P Y T A Members Plan Banquet and Playground Gift
Mrs Raymond Hess led the lighting service as adviser of the club. Mrs B H Kerr urged attendance at the spring P Y T A banquet. The association voted to buy a front stride for the playground. Social hour featured games and lunch served by mothers of students.
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Raymond Hess
B. H. Kerr
Dr Chang To Takk On World Problem
The Voters Service program Tuesday April 14 from 8 00 to 8 30 pm will discuss China and World Market Baskets with Jerome Green Institute of Pacific relations chair and Dr P C Chang of Nankai University Tientsin China presenting the Chinese viewpoint The event is the second of four on voter and world affairs jointly sponsored by the National League of Women Voters and NBC.
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China
E. W. Feige
Leagues of Worcn
Jerome Green
Pacific Relations
United States
Ake
P. C. Chang
Nankai University
Tientsis
National League of Women Voters
National Broadcasting Company
Yale Club Demonstration Meets at Mrs Marsh Home
The Good Will Home Extension club of Yale met Wednesday April at Mrs Frank Marsh home with nineteen members and seven visitors. A demonstration on Furniture Renovation was given by Mrs E Maam and Mrs Bernard Ford. The next meeting is set for May 6 at Mrs B Garry's home per secretary Mrs Dorothy Moon.
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Yale Club
Good Will Home Extension Club
Yale
Frank Marsh
Bernard Ford
E. Maam
B. Garry
Dorothy, Moon
Arbor Day Observed With Park Beautification Plan
De Smet will mark Arbor Day with a half day and a community bee to improve west side park grounds. If jetty commission plans are adopted, several hundred trees will be set out and property owners will be asked to contribute shrubs and ornamentals. The morning will be devoted to holiday activities and park beautification.
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de Smet DE Smet
Grandmother's Quiet Reflection on Life and Roses
A bedridden speaker recalls Grandma Nabor visiting with Easter roses. They discuss illness, time to think, and how life keeps moving even as one ages. The conversation threads through meaning, helping others, and the beauty of kindness and thoughtfulness amid fragility.
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St Jong
Grandma
Henry
Dakotans Write Poems For April Pasque Petals
South Dakota Poetry Society’s Pasque Petals prints poems by York Sampson Early and Elizabeth A Holmes in the April issue. The pieces reflect spring’s return, prairie winters, and pioneer hardship with vivid imagery and nostalgic tone.
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York
Sanpesa
Viborg
Pasque Petala
South Dakota Poetry Society
York Sampson
Elzabeth A. Holmes
Spearfish
Pasque Petals
Ballybecks
Elizabeth A. Holmes
Fire Call Sparks Street Scene and Quiet Reflections
A spring morning erupts in sirens and bustle as neighbors rush to witness a house fire. Women, children, and elders gather on the curb while a red hat boy admires the fire apparatus, hinting at future ambitions amid memories of hardship and distant home life.
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