South Dakota Delegation Heads to National Crop Meeting
Sioux Falls reports South Dakota will send a large delegation to the Crop Insurance Program National Meeting in Omaha April 19 and 20. State Agricultural Conservation Committee chairman Lloyd Mengel said invitations go to the state committee, Extension Service, and county and community committeemen. Henry A Wallace will speak on the Drug Insurance Program and a follow on school for state committeemen and Extension Service reps. A May Brookings gathering will follow, with district meetings to explain the program to county agents and committeemen.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Omaha
2. W. Harding
Lloyd Mengel
State Agrcultural Conservation Committee
Mengel
Middle West
Harding
Henry A. Wallace
Agriculture
AAA
Brookings
Narding
Lane Farmers Busy With Spring Seeding
Lane farmers accelerate spring seeding with tractors active on stall grain, corms, and crops. Worries over last week’s freezing rain seem unfounded as early gardens show strong growth and warm weather boosts sage and grasslands. Snow removal completed and soil moisture now favorable for the season.
South Dakota counties favor works program over direct relief
Brookings reports survey results showing nearly all counties and 30 municipalities support a works program under the WPA rather than direct relief. The State Planning Board, with League cooperation, notes only one objection centered on farm families who would need to leave farms for extended work periods.
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Brookings
South Dakota
State Planning Board
Washington
WPA
League of South Dakota
Relief program praised but warns limits on local support
The report notes counties and cities relied on federal aid to operate and that local sponsors have nearly exhausted resources. While early criticism faded as faults were addressed, the works program faces potential slowdowns without greater supervision and sustained funding, with calls for more competent oversight to ensure best results.
Services Held For Confirmation Class
Confirmation services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Palma Sunday, led by Rev. T. H. Tychsen. Class members included Milda Klemm, Doreen Scheel, Luella Ammon, Mildred Meyer, Alfred Warnke, Vernon Schuettpeltz, and Edward Deneke. The church featured plants and flowers, with a large crowd witnessing the service. The class later traveled to Huron for a group photograph.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Palma
T. H. Tychsen
Milda Klemm
Doreen Scheel
Luella Ammon
Mildred Meyer
Alfred Warnke
Vernon Schuettpeltz
Edward Deneke
Huron
St Lawrence Farm Union Holds Monthly Meeting
In St Lawrence on April 4 the Farmers Union directors met in the Farm Union Store assembly room. J F Maneur chaired the meeting. Dorothy Schafer was named manager of the Mier Farm Union Store after Dewing Manning resigned. Donald Urban became store helper and Clarence Hotspur was hired in the produce department.
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St. Lawrence
Mark Sheafe Begins Campaign Tour Through Dakota District
Watertown April 14. Mark Sheafe Democrat candidate for first district congressman spoke at Mitchell and Lake Andes rallies after touring Milbank Tuesday. He plans to cover southern district, while continuing campaign events tonight and tomorrow.
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Mark Sheafe
Watertown
Jef
Mitehell J
Lake Andes
Lane Pupils Present The Gypsy Picnic
Lane Consolidated Grade School chorus presented The Gypsy Picnic an operetta directed by Miss Winifred Goudie with Miss Kathryn Small as assistant. Soloists Luella Klemm Silas Nelson and Donna Gross featured. Georgia Schwabauer played piano. Audience reception from parents and patrons was strong.
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Lane
Lane Consolidated Grade School
Winifred Goudie
Kathryn Small
Luella Klemm
Silas Nelson
Donna Gross
Georgia Schwabauer
Lane Child Injured In Fall From Tree
Lane, April 14. Betty Low Lindebak seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Christ Lindebak suffered a leg injury while climbing a tree to retrieve a cap. She fell on a broken branch cutting her leg below the knee. First aid given, taken to Alpena hospital for five stitches.
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Lane
Betty Low Lindebak
Christ Lindebak
Alpena Physicium
Wound Closure Prompts Nine-Week School Absence
A brief health note states she must be kept out of school for about nine weeks to recover from the wound. No further details about the incident or patient are provided.
Lane Music Students Shine in Wessington Springs Contest
Lane School sent a mixed chorus girls ensemble and soloists to a music contest at Wessington Springs last week. Bennie Jenner won second division bass solo, Norman Luker rated good, and the chorus and ensemble rated good. Russell Franz directed vocals and Frances Coulson led the school band. this was only the second year of Lane School participation, amid strong competition.
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Russell Franz
Frances Coulson
Railroad Abandonment Authorized for 8.9 Mile Section
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad to abandon 8.9 miles of line between Scotland and Menomonie in Washington on April 4. This action clears the way for the removal of the stretch and affects regional rail service planning and logistics for the line through the area.
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Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Scotland
Men
Cream Buyer III Burdette Aims for Recovery After Heart Attack
Frank Roach Burdette cream buyer suffered another heart attack this week and is confined in the home of his brother J. M. Roach in Miller. The item notes his health setback and current residence with family support.
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Burdette
April
Frank Roach
J. M. Roach
Miller
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