Custer Storm Remembered In Dakota History
Pierre April 15. A storm on April 13 56 years ago became one of Dakota’s notable events as General Custer and his Seventh Cavalry near Yankton endured a blizzard that left his cabin isolated for 36 hours. Relief arrived Tuesday morning as Yankton residents aided troops and camp families amid a mix of danger and relief.
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Pierre
Dakota
Susan
G A. Custer
Dakota Plains
Tennessee
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Yankton
Lawrence K. Fox
General Custer
Custer Cabin
Groton Seniors Stage Class Comedy Madam the Boss
Groton high school's senior class has chosen the three act comedy Madam the Boss for its play. Practice has begun in a thriving midwestern town setting during a mayoral election period with a tentative April 24 performance. Cast includes Jons Meythaler Esther Dung Kenneth Van Bramer Roderick Spence Almtora Levi Richard Hart Alvin Felier and Galo Clawson.
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Groton
Groton High School
Jons Meythaler
Esther Dung
Kenneth van Bramer
Roderick Spence
Almtora Levi
Richard Hart
Alvin Felier
Galo Clawson
Kingsbury Y C L Plans Meet Friday
Kingsbury county schools will send delegates to a county spelling contest and the annual Young Citizens' League meeting at De Smet High School. Rev W C Bessellier will address the gathering. Spelling contest starts 10:30 AM followed by the Y C L meeting at 1:39 PM.
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DE Smet
Kingsbury County
Young Citizens’ League
Pierre
W. C. Besselievre
Congregational Church of
Highmore Boy Named to Annapolis Naval Academy
Gerald O. O'Brien of Highmore has received an appointment to the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis and will take his examination in Washington on April 17. He is the son of M Harry O'Brien, former law partner of Congressman Royal C Johnson, and is a Highmore high school graduate noted for athletics debate and oratory. He has studied at DeVittes Preparatory School in Washington since last September and will take the examination in Washington.
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Highmore High School
Congressman Johnson
Freak sights as snow melts at Miller
Miller April 15 Special reports freak sights as midweek snow melts revealing budding shrubs and green grass. Workers’ dark soil contrasts on snow while Black light reflects off patches. Also announced sale of Cash Meat Market by Harry Clark to J Cory and son with plans to enter chicken and dairy business on a large scale.
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Miller Miller
Harry Clark
J. Cory
Plastering Complete at Reeves Heights Church Basement
Complete plastering and repair work on the church basement at Reeves Heights on April 1, enabling a more adequate space for community dinners and gatherings. The project, described as special, marks a notable improvement for local residents and organized meals.
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Ree Heights
Mellette seniors to hear Prof Gage address May 22
Mellette high school seniors will receive the commencement address from Daniel J. Gage professor of history at Huron college on May 22. Rev Father J J Hyland of Souls Catholic church will give the baccalaureate sermon on May 19. Senior week includes a picnic May 21 and the senior play The Irresistible Marmaduke May 20.
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Daniel J. Gage
Mellette
Melletth
Huron College
Father J. J. Hyland
AN Souls Catholic Church
Demand Better For Farm Help In South Dakota
Minneapolis Minn April 15 An improved demand for general farm help in South Dakota during the latter part of March was reported by Richard T Jones director of the west north central district The demand for general farm help was better during the latter part of March due to more favorable weather The present demand for this class is adequate for all requirements Local employment conditions at Sioux Falls improved due to favorable weather Farm help more active Railroads biscuit factories meat packing houses and other local plants are operating with normal schedules At Huron there is good demand for competent farm labor Railroads and other leading local industries show normal employment with indications of gains within the next sixty days
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Minneapolis Minn
South Dakota
Richard T. Jones
West North-Central District
Maroh
Sioux Falls
Huron
Gann Valley Woman Hurt In Accident
A Ford sedan driven by Robert Brown skidded into a ditch three miles east of Gann Valley injuring Mrs. Ira King. Mrs. King was taken to Gann Valley then to Wessington Springs for possible fractured limb. The crash occurred on a wet highway as Brown turned to meet another auto. damage to the car was minimal.
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Gann Valley
Robert Brown
Daily Mail
Woonsocket
Ira King
Mr. Brown
28 Potter Farmers Plan Shelterbelts
GETTYSBURG April 15 Special Twenty eight Potter county farmers have asked for help this spring for 1930 shelterbelt planting. They will have their shelterbelts staked out by A L Ford tree specialist Extension service Brookings during the week of April 22. Properly locating the shelterbelt summer fallowing and clean cultivation are important factors Cass Entorf county agent said.
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Gettysburg
Potter County
A. L. Ford
Brookings
Cass Entorf
Gettysburg Dairy Calf Club Forms Under Kiwanis Sponsorship
The Gettysburg Dairy Calf club organized with 15 members under county agent Carl Entorf and Kiwanis support. A committee plans to buy calves for this and the Haven Dairy Calf club in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin, aiming to return with calves around April 22. Gettysburg members will raise nine Guernseys four Holsteins and two purebred milking Shorthorns. More members are expected to enroll.
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Gettysburg
Kiwanis Club
Carl Entorf
Haven
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Gettysburg Club
Groton Names New Head of Schools R. L. Snyder
Groton boards elect R L Snyder of Hurley consolidated schools to head local system for coming year. Snyder served six years at Hurley as athletics director principal and superintendent, holds a B A from South Dakota University, and is highly recommended. Board faces large applicant pool since Belke resignation. full teacher corps and high school vacancies to be filled soon.
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Groton
R. L. Snyder
Hurley Consolidated Schools
Board of Education
Snyder
Hurley
South Dakota University
Belkema
Groton School Baard
Northwest
Club Boys Get 22 Pure Bred Gilts
Gettysburg April 15 Specta Fuster county farmers expect better breeding stock next fall per county agent Carl J Entorf. Twenty two purebred gilts were shipped to Gettysburg and German pig clubs from top herds in South Dakota and Minnesota. The two clubs, new in Potter county, total 23 members.Gilts are allocated as seven Hampshire seven Chester White four Spotted Poland four Poland China and one Duroc Jersey. All gifts are registered and boys plan to register their litters.
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Gettysburg
Specta
Fuster County
Carl Jentorf
South Dakota
Minnesota
Potter County
Duroc Jersey
Change Hours Of Church Services
BONILLA April 14 Special Evening services in the Presbyterian church here were held at a oclock last night instead of 7 30. The change was made so the Christian Endeavor society might meet at 7 30. Alice Walton and Margaret Barnes named delegates to the Christian Endeavor convention to be held for Redfeld April 19 21. RELALY PASTOR BONILLA April 15 Special Miss Fanny Mills retained as pastor of the Presbyterian church here.
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Bonilla
Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor Society
Alice Walton
Margaret Barnes
Christian Endeavor
Relaly
Miss Fanny Mills
Presbyterian Church
Miller to Send Out Big Cast of Players
This city plans to take on the road a production in April Blossoms with a cast of 60 led by Rev Father C. J. Schilling. Arrangements are under way to present the play in Huron on April 24.
Wecota State Bank Declares Third Dividend
Pierre April 15. A notice announces a third dividend of 16 per cent to creditors of the Wecota State Bank.
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Pierre
Wecota State Bank
See Increase In Miller Building
Miller April 15 note describes a busy season with Elmer Templeman building an $8000 brick meat market and Vincent Fox laying a foundation for an implement house addition. The new Presbyterian church is slated at $30000, and Paul Peterson plans a brick 25 by 190 foot structure for J C Penney to rent.
New Arrival in Chicago Heights Birth for Humphrey Family
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Humphrey in Chicago Heights DL on April 9 the word received here states Mr and Mrs Humphrey formerly lived in town The notice records a family addition and ties to the local community through the Humphrey names and dates.
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Hiland
Walter Humphrey
Chicago Heights
Humphrey
Georgia Lelong Recovers From School House Arm Break
Georgia Lelong was reported recovering after a tumble at the school house left her with a broken arm.
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Hiland
Georgia Lelong
Fedora Girls Team Luncheon Highlights High Score
Joan Leahy won high score at 500 at a luncheon hosted by Ruth West coach for the Fedora basketball team girls.
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Fedora
Joan Leahy
Ruth West
New French MELLO GLO Powder Ad Promises Smooth Stay
A vintage advertisement touts MELLO GLO Face Powder from The Fair Store. It claims a French process gives unparalleled smoothness and long wear, with a pure color that won’t look pasty or flaky, and won’t irritate pores. The ad emphasizes youthful bloom and urges remembering the MELLO GLO name.
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