Powell Ends U of South Dakota Military Program
Captain William D. Powell ends a six year stint as professor of military science at the University of South Dakota to take a two year detail commanding a company of native troops in the 65th Infantry at San Juan Puerto Rico. Stanley G. Backman will succeed him as acting athletic director and military head.
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University of South Dakota
William D. Powell
Porto Rico
War Department
Powell
65Th Infantry
San Juan Porto Rico
New York
University
Robert L. Slagle
Man G. James
James
Wer
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R. C. TC
R. O. T. C. Corps
Stanley G. Backman
R. C. T. Horpsi
Krog Earns Third in Regional Essay Contest
AN VALLEY April 22 Krog a Buffalo county pupil placed third in the Rotrict declamatory and essay contest held at Wessington Springs. Ray Jones of Wessington Springs won first and Frances Steffen second in the essay section on The History of My Country. Nor bert Loos of Doveglas county won declamatory first, Wilma Schleicher of Aurora county second, and Laura Dent of Sanborn county third. Judges were Mrs. Augusta Wider Professor Jordan and L. W. Robinson of Mitchell.
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Krog
AN Valley
Buffalo County
Krded
Eld
Wessington Springs
Ray Jones
Frances Steffen
Norbert Loos
Doveglas County
Wilma Schleicher
Aurora County
Laura Dent
Sanborn County
Augusta Wider
Jordan
L. W. Robinson
Mitchell
Gann Valley pupil wins second in dramatic contest
Gann Valley junior Henrichsen, a Gann Valley High student, placed second in the dramatic section at the Wessington Springs Junior College invitation contest. She read The Phantom, Aeroplane. Ethel Gunnison of Hartford won first with The Heart of Old Hickory and earned a one year tuition scholarship.
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Gann Vauuex
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Henrichsen
Gann Valley
Wessington Springs
Ethel Gunnison
Hartford
Heart of
Old Hickory
Gunnison
Murdo Plans 25th Anniversary Fourth of July Festivities
Murdo will observe its 25th birthday with a large July Fourth celebration led by the fire department. City charter dates to July 2, 196, with the first town lot sale. Chief George A. Muck was named general chairman of the celebration committee and announced several active committees.
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Murdo
Imurdo
Fire Department
George A. Muck
Muck
Lake Preston O.ES to Honor Official Visit
Lake Preston will host a 5:90 oclock banquet Thursday evening for Mrs. Elizabeth Burnett of Armour, worthy grand matron of Q. EL E of South Dakota on her official visit to the local Eastern Star chapter. The Fraternal hall menu will be catered by Mrs. W. R. Adams with toastmistress Mrs. A. B. Maxam. History of the local chapter by Mrs. Ben Lewis. Faith by Mrs. H. Hendrickson. Obedience by Mrs. W. Ford. Orchid and silver decor theme planned.
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Lake Presion
Pera
Eastern Star
Lake Preston
Elizabeth Burnett
Armour
Q. EL E
South Dakota
W. R. Adams
A. B. Maxam
Ben Lewis
Faith
H. Hendrickson
W. Ford
Watertown Workman Rescued After Cavern Collapse
Oscar Warren, a Watertown city employee, was buried briefly while digging a hydrant. The dirt caved in as he bent over, leaving him unharmed. Fire department members freed him without injuries.
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Watertown
Oscar Walren
Wallace
Watertown Fire Department
Attempted Jail Break Nipped At Aberdeen
Aberdeen April 22 deputy sheriff halted a jail break at the county jail when a bar fell to the cement floor signaling the escape attempt. Two bars were pried from a window while two federal prisoners named as ringleaders were placed in solitary confinement. The jail has been condemned as unfit for use by the circuit court judge.
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Aberdeen
John Frommell
van Buren
Work Opens on Kingsbury Highway Reconstruction
April 22 special report details the start of highway No. 14 reconstruction between Lake Preston and Arlington. The project aims to reroute east of Lake Preston, eliminating four dangerous corners per state plans. A lag in start came from damages negotiations with Pete Largen over farmland impacts, now stalled by court technicalities, while Tobin Construction crews from Sioux Falls rebuild bridges blocking traffic.
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Kingsbury
Lake Preston
Ti J. Tobin
Breakfast Served by Lake Preston Star Leaders
Lake Preston April 22 Special Lunch honored guest Mrs. A A Coulson a three course breakfast was served at her home with Leake Preston chapter officers hosting and past matrons as guests. Table decorations featured colors of the floral ray in star ritualistic work.
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Lake Preston
Leake Preston
C. E
A. A. Coulson
Elizabeth Burnett
Armour
South Dakota
Lake Preston Sophomore Picnic Opens Season at Lakes Kampeska
Lake Preston April 22. The Lake Preston high school sophomore class opened picnic season with an annual outing to Lakes Kampeska in Watertown. Despite wind and dust, students traveled by auto and spent the day roller skating was the main diversion.
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Lake Preston
Lake Preston High School
Lakes Kampeska
Watertown
Athol Seniors Take Annual Skip Day Trip
Athol High School's senior class left at 4 30 am with Mr and Mrs P M Deller for a week long trip. A departure note and a telegram arrived later showing they visited Sioux Falls and Canton before returning home Sunday night.
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Athol
Sen Tior
Athol High School
P. M. Deller
Sioux, Falls
Canton
Beadle County farm values rise in 1930 census report
Washington April 22 specialized A Census Bureau note shows Sully county farms gained land and building values to 10,961,039 in 1930 from 10,554,05 in 1925. It details farm operation by owners tenants and managers, livestock counts crop land and harvest figures, with corn oats wheat and other crops listed.
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Washington, D. C
Sully County
Sully
Washington
D. C
South Dakota
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Dicons
Auld County
Rowan
Arley An
Jerauld County Farmers Harvested On 197,970 Cf.208,152 Acres Last Year
Lake County reports thieves active again after a brief lull. The Berber pool hall suffered a robbery with entry through a fortuity of candy, as officers investigate.
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Jerauld County
Lake County
Wentworth
Sioux Falls Postoffice Addition Contract Awarded
A St Louis firm won the contract to erect an addition to the Sioux Falls post office and federal building. The bid of 2350000 was the lowest among 21 submitted and includes remodeling of the existing structure. Construction begins at once with a 16 month completion target.
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Sioux Falls
University of South Dakota lecturer speaks on Creative Writing on KUSD
Miss Margaret McConnachiy and Glenin Hughes provided the music for two hours of dancing. Grace Burgess, assistant professor of English, spoke on Creative Writing to the KUSD radio audience from Vermillion on Monday night.
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Margaret McConnachiy
Glenin Hughes
Grace & Burgess
University of South Dakota
KUSD
Onida Juniors Honor Pirates At Banquet Night
Onida seniors treated as guests of juniors at the annual banquet held in the Rumbl i hotel transformed into a pirate den. Freshmen Norma Rumrill Helen Star Hart Hazel Allison Arlene Hirstel Marcia Nelson Dorothy Peterson and Marcella McLaughlin wore pirate costumes while Clayton Crawford acted as toastmaster. The program featured acts by George Glanzer Ruth Corning and others followed by entertainment and a trombone sale. A patent corn wafer ad follows praising O Joy Corn Wafer as a corn solution.
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Onida
Apr
Rumbli
Norma Rumrill
Helen Star Hart
Hazel Allison
Arlene Herstel
Marcia Nelson
Dorothy Peterson
Marcella McLaughlin
Clayton Crawford
George Glanzer
Mr. Davis
Ruth Corning
Miss Bice
Sylvia Adams
Mr. Klug
Gid Jey
Mr. Hawkinson
Miss Bock
Klug
Funor
Concession Site Picked for Pierre Semi Centennial
The concession booths for the Pierre Semi Centennial event run May 31 to June 23 will be on Pleasant Drive, north of the railroad and east of Pierre Street. The celebration committee holds all permits, not the city, and no fireworks will be allowed.
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Pierre| Pierre
Pleasant Drive
Pierre Street
Miller Cemetery Will Be Improved
The Miller American Legion posts plans for a soldier's monument in Miller G A Cemetery. A granite base will be finished soon with a bronze or stone figure to follow. They seek an artesian well with piping to the cemetery and its shrubbery. Elm trees will be planted and a full time sexton may be hired for upkeep. Property owners are urged to support the program at once.
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Miller
American Legion Post of
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Onida Child Breaks Arm at School Grounds
Onida, April 21. Marion McLaughlin ten year old daughter of postmaster Ed McLaughlin and his wife sustained a broken arm while playing on the school grounds. The injury occurred recently and the child received medical care.
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Onida
Marion McLaughlin
Ed McLaughlin
Groton Farmers Near Completion Of Seeding
Groton reports indicate seeding of small grain nearing completion by week’s end with early wheat showing good growth and color. Estimates suggest a slight drop in wheat acreage from last year while seed beds for spring grains remain in fine condition despite high winds and dry conditions, with no serious damage observed.
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Groton
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