Eastern State students present Dawn era play at college
Madison April 25 Eastern State normal school will stage The Decision at Dawn at 3 pm in the college auditorium. The Washington bicentennial historical play features George Washington and is free to students staff and visitors. Cast includes Duane Becker and Doris Boadwine among Madison nominees with supporting roles by local students. additional plays are being rehearsed for an upcoming evening program.
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Madison
Eastern State Normal School
College
Washington
George Washington
Duane Becker
Martha Washington
Doris Boadwine
Hayti
Alexander Hamilton
Ammo Luker
Lane
Tench Tilgham
Erwin
Jackson
Baron von Steuben
Griffith Buller
Lionel Schrader
Marshall Stenslaid
Miller
Lois Trotter
Junius
Wilfred Wagner
Rat- Jana
Erwin Jackson
Frances Davison
Arlington
Anna Laura Martin
Pukwana
Mary Mundt
Russia
Gregory
William Hutchinson
Asina
Vivian Stewart
Paul Orlov
Hay Ravenhorst
Howard
Masha Petrovna
Edna Peterson
de Smet
Pierre
Emily
Erla Mae Hexon
Helen Kohler
Bradison
Carol Hallenbeck
Darlene Mack
Lake Freston
Ethel Carlson
Salem
Hetty
Ruth Whesly
Colman
Genevieve Thyberg
Hartford
Exchange
Woonsocket
Fred Wagner
Griffith Bul
Norma Jensvold
Hummanager
Carrie Lavsoi
Progressive Club Session At Alpena Hosts Members
The Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Fras Eberhard’s home with Mrs. E.R. Barnes as hostess. President Mrs. A. O. Brigham presided as 17 members answered roll call. Visitors included six little girls. Mrs. J. E. Washburn led the lesson from the April Readers’ Digest. Papers titled Distin guished Women and Ordeal of Cuba were presented by Mrs. Les Ruppel and Mrs. J. J. Feick. Refreshments followed.
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Progressive Club
Alpena
Progressive Study Club
Fras Eberhard
E.R. Barnes
A. 0. Brigham
J. E. Washburn
Alpena W C T U Discusses Children Health
In Alpena on April 25 special report, the Alpena Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. J. B. Shull’s home with Mrs. Shull leading devotions. Clara Eaton presided as president. Guests included several young mothers and Mrs. Mary Rodman conducted a brief parliamentary drill. Mrs. J. W. Murphy led the child welfare program as discussions centered on everyday problems and health of children, ending with a social hour and tea.
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Alpena
Hoxsless
Tench
Alpena P T A Elects New Officers in Spring Meeting
Alpena special report: Alpena Farent-Teachers association elected officers at the school house with Mrs. John Bent as program chairman. Mrs. W J Page named president, A J Aisenbrey first vice president, Mrs H D Wahl second vice president, Mrs Glen Telax secretary, Lyle Freemen treasurer. Community singing and a district convention report were highlighted.
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Alpena P. T. A
Alpena
Alpena Farent-Teachers Association
John Bentmen
Glee Club
Glen Telay
Lane
Alice McDonald
W. J. Page
A. J. Aisenbrey
H. D. Wahl
Glen Telax
Lyle Freemen
Freeman
Volleybull
Standard Bearers Meet At Alpena
The Standard Bearer girls met with Miss Ardis Brammer and Miss Myrtle Wisster as hostesses in Alpena. Miss Muriel Webber led the devotion, Miss Vesta Triplett led the program, and the lesson came from the last chapter of the book. Participants included Alice Evans, Velma Hayes, Charlotte Myran, and Esther Schmidt. Ice cream and cake were served after.
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Alpena
Ardis Brammer
Miss Brammer
Myrtle Wisster
Muriel Webber
Vesta Triplett
Alice Evans
Velma Hayes
Charlotte Myran
Esther Schmidt
Kingsbury Farmers Are Paid For Sheep
At a Kingsbury county board of commissioners meeting the first claims against the domestic animal fund were allowed for twelve sheep killed. The notes mention the fund commonly known as the dot tax fund and the payments were approved in Desmet on April 25.
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Kingsbury
Kingsbury County
Producer Of Large Egg Dies After Heartbreak
SPEARFISH April 25 Ahen known as Number 42 in Dick Lawrence flock died believed to be caused by heartache after news that her 33 4 ounce egg was not the largest. Reports from Aberdeen and Rapid City of bigger eggs shattered her confidence and she reportedly folded her wings and died in hen s paradise.
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Spearfish
Dick Lawrence
Lawrence
No. 42
Aberdeen
Rapid City
Harney Peak Declared Highest East Of Rockies
Rapid City April 25 Black Hills residents assert Harney Peak at 7242 feet outpoints Mount Mitchell 6634 feet as the highest peak east of the Rockies in the United States. Asheville chamber had earlier claimed Mitchell was higher, but admits Harney is taller and says it stopped the claim after official measurements were consulted.
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Harney
Rockies
Rapid City
Black Hills
Harney Peak
Rocky Mountains
United States
Asheville
N. C
Mount Mitchell
North Carolina
Chamber of Commerce
De Smet Cleans Up Park On Arbor Day
De Smet marks Arbor Day with a town cleanup as businessmen supply workers for city park grounds. The 23 acre park, recently named George Washington park, is viewed as a potential site for a government veterans hospital and hosts a small golf course attracting visitors.
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de Smet
George Washington Park
Veteran's Hospital
Rockport Colonists Depart For Canada
The Rockport Hutterian colony joins other SD groups in relocating to Magrath, Alberta, Canada. A 31 member party, mainly women and children with only three men, traveled by special tourist car to establish new homes where the colony already holds land.
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Rockport
Canada
Freeman
South Dakota
Magrath
Alberta
Canadia
Watertown Plan Aids Unemployed With Job Placements
Watertown launches a job placement drive after completing an unemployment survey. Paul Green, unemployment director, will direct placement. job seekers and employers are urged to contact him to participate and cooperate in placing idle workers in available positions.
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Watertown
Wantertown
United Welfare Association
Paul Green
Former De Smet Man Re-Elected At Henning
L. Caldwell, former superintendent of De Smet schools, has been reelected in Henning Minnesota where he has served as superintendent this year.
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de Smet
Henning
L. ©. Caldwell
Henning, Minn
150 Year Old Cap and Ball Pistol Found Near Canton
In Canton on April 25 a cap and ball pistol over 150 years old was found by Russ Miler in the Newton hills south of Canton. The gun is on display at Ed Loken pool hall attracting attention. The weapon fired from a cap placed in a barrel hole by a hammer, sending sparks to ignite powder and propel a round lead ball. Speculation swirls about its use in early Indian fights or possible association with a bandit.
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Canton
Newton Hills
Russ Miler
Ed Loken
Drys Support Split Across South Dakota Campaign
South Dakota Anti-Saloon League circulated a letter rating candidates by prohibition stance for the primary. Republicans include Peter Nerteck and C A Christopherson among others favoring prohibition. Democrats list Mark W Sheafe Jr opposing the eighteenth amendment. Liberty Party backs prohibition for top offices. Responses were incomplete five days after inquiries were sent.
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Mitchell
Sis
South Dakota
Anti-Saloon League
Itis
Peter Nerteck
C. A. Christopherson
William Williamson
Charles Hartsough
Senate
H. F. Brownell
Harold W. King
Carl Gunderson
Tom Ayres
Mark W. Sheafe, Jr
Congress
H. K. Warren
Friends of Prohibition
L. E. Corey
Liberty Party
Imer
Mitchell Church To Make Improvements At Sand County
Mitchell April 25 At the Sand annual congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church here Mrs. F. B. Edscorn was reelected financial secretary, W. H. Dean treasurer, Whittier Baer chairman of the board of trustees, and J. C. Elliot trustee. Harry Shephard H. Moller C. A. Vroman George Wolting and Henry Nyhouse named to serve on the board of directors. The music committee will include Mrs. C. B. Lindquist G. G. Bossman George Wolting and Miss Florence Brodstrup. Several improvement projects were discussed including a new church heating plant changes in the church parlors and beautification of the grounds.
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C. B. Lindquist
G. G. Bossman
George Wolting
Florence Brodstrup
Thistles Are Burned Up Clear Farm Land Memo
April 25 report notes farmers spent the last week burning Russian thistles across farms. A dry spell aided spread. some removed thistles from wisp fences, avoiding fence damage. Others burned along ditches and fields, while careful workers forked thistles from wire to prevent rust damage.
Superintendent Cannot Be Employed As Clerk
Pierre April 25 The attorney general’s office informs that the superintendent of schools in an independent district cannot be lawfully employed as a clerk of the board of education. In a separate opinion for Pennington county the office says a county assessor may appoint any qualified deputy who lives in the district and may apportion district parts for assessment.
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Pierre
Board of Education
Attorney General
Russell B. Jonas
Guleius ¥. Sielec
Pennington County
Al pena Rebekahs Meet at IOOF Hall
The Alpena Rebekah lodge gathered at the IOOF hall with a large turnout. After the business meeting, bridge was played at small tables.
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Alpena Rebekahs
Alpena
Alpena Rebekah Lodge
Sheep Herders Take Up Contract Bridge in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche April 25 Shepherds from northern South Dakota ranches have adopted contract bridge as the official pastime. Sheep herders in distant ranch wagons are often found with the latest rules, and radio broadcasts keep them updated when books are scarce.
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Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Haas
Welfare workers to convene district conference at Rapid City
Western South Dakota welfare workers will meet in Rapid City on April 27 for a district conference. Speakers include Mrs. Walter McNab Miller of Washington DC, Miss Mary L Dolve of State College, and many state officials from Sioux Falls, Pierre, and Spearfish. Participants span Pennington, Bennett, Butte, Custer, Fall River, Haiding, Lawrence, and Meade counties.
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Rapid City
South Dakota
Walter McNab Miller
Washington, D. C
American Child Health Association
Charles A. Nystrom
Pennington County Welfare Board
Lst
Lewis Larsett
Sioux Falls
State Welfare Commission
Berthe Bragstad
Lutheran House of Mercy
H. M. Cass
Buren
South Dakota Public Health Association
J. F. Craft
Redfield
Mary Ldolve
Brookings
State College
Florence Walker Englesby
Waubay
State Board of Health
Mary Jamison
Pierre
D. C. Mills
Young Citizens League
Otis Rule
School For the Blind
Plorence A. Sly
A. D. Stuckermman
South Dakota Children's Home
R. E. Woodyworth
Sanator
State
Clara Schneller
Mitchell
American Legion Auxiliary Organization
Esther Martin
Hot Springs
Alpena Seniors Stage Thriller Play at High School
Alpena seniors present The Rose of El Mon il be given at the high school auditorium Friday evening April 2. Class members have rehearsed for weeks and promise a thrilling show that should please both old and young.
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Alpena
De Smet to Hold Old Settlers Celebration
De Smet will observe its annual Old Settlers event on June 1 2, marking a 149 year history. John Haszhe returns as general chairman and will appoint the other chairmen soon.
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de Smet
Northwest
John Haszhe
More Small Grain Planted At Platte
Seeding in this vicinity is practically completed with more small grain planted than in former years. Corn ground is being prepared as many farmers plow while others are discing stubble fields. The soil is in excellent condition.
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Platte Platte
Wisconsin Visitors Arrive for Family Gatherings in Raymond
Visitors from Wisconsin including Mrs. George Gerhardt Mrs. N Brownell Mrs Sam Allen and Pete Gerhardt of Cyndon are spending time in Raymond visiting relatives W Gerhardt P J Gerhardt and Tom Norton families and other friends. They have attended several dinner parties during their stay.
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Wisconsin
Raymond
George Gerhardt
N. Brownell
Sam Allen
Pete Gerhardt
Cyndon
Wis
W. Gerhardt
P. J. Gerhardt
Tom Norton
Student Attains Perfect Average at State College
Jerome Kra marrzick of Comfrey led the winter quarter honor roll at State College with a perfect E average. Of 1,800 students, 121 earned better than S averages, including 77 men and 44 women. The fifty highest include Virginia Gotaas, Robert Matson, Elaine Aasved, Robert Mitchell, and Jerome Krzm arzick among others.
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Brookings
Jerome Kramarrzick
The
Students Association
State College
Jerome Krzmarzick
Comfrey
Minn
Commerce
Virginia Gotaas
Meilette
General Sciences
Robert Matson
Pharmacy
Jaine Aasved
Pierpont
Hore Economics
Warren Bailey
Cavour
Agriculture
Lyn Gladstone
Robert Mitchell
Madison
Engineering
Amy Swanson
Dorothy Nelson
Cresbard
Fred Fromke
Florence Rohde
Edgar Paint
Canton
Mabel Anderson
Salemi
Norman Slater
Watertown
Wayne Nielson
Woonsocket
Merle LaMont
Dale Bidwell
Colman
James Eiteldorf
Lennox
Wilford Hermann
Rockham
Marjorie White
Castlewood
George Sehnefer
Edward Fischer
Springfield
Kenneth Hayter
Stanford Maresh
Bijou Hills
Martin
De Smet Hosts Regional Church Institute
Pastors and church members from neighboring Congregational churches gathered in De Smet for an institute led by Dr Hugh Vernon White, Helen Street Ranney, and Rev George Williams. The event began at 10 with a picnic lunch served by the ladies aid society with coffee and doughnuts. Rev W C Besseliovre hosted.
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de Smet DE Smet
de Smet
Hugh Vernon White
American Board
Helen Street Ranney
Chicago
George Williams
South Dakota
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. C. Besseliovre
Dreamland Theatre Reopens After January Fire
Alpena theatre opens for the first time since January fire that destroyed a hardware store Wahl’s drug store and the post office and damaged the theatre. The manager oversaw extensive repairs to restore the building to first class condition.
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Alpena Theatre
Alpena
Dreamland Theatre
Wahl's Dong
Legion Auxiliary Concludes Parties for Disabled Vets
The American Legion Auxiliary finished a series of parties at Battle Mountain Sanatorium for disabled World War I veterans. Besides entertainment and refreshments, the auxiliaries distributed useful gifts to the veterans.
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Hot Springs
American Legion Auxiliary
Battle Mountain
Sisseton Steals Moorhead's Place As Marriage Mart
Moorhead once a marriage hub for North Dakota residents loses out to Sisseton South Dakota as Minnesota law drives lovers to wed there. In 1930 Moorhead issued 59 licenses rising to 87 in 1931 while Sisseton issued 109 in 1930 and 179 in 1991 after Minnesota’s wait period. Moorhead couples also visit Sisseton, hurting local business and spurring talk of lost commerce for jewelry, photos, and home furnishings.
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Moorhead
Minn
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Sisseton
S&s D
North
Garden Projects Adopted Extensively in SD
In Brookings on April 25, H. M. Jones reports South Dakota youths are joining 4 H garden clubs in cities and towns. Over 230 boys and girls ages 10 to 20 are enrolled, with local leaders guiding plots and seed. Civic groups may supply seed in exchange for future produce to aid needy families. Enrollment closes June 1.
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Brookings
South Dakota
H. M. Jones
Worl
Jones
State College
State Club
Alpena Boy Scouts Camp Out with Achievements Noted
Alpena scouts hiked to Rodman’s grave and cooked supper around a campfire. Many earned tenderfoot exams and awarded new merit cards. Lion patrol won the achievement contest and enjoyed marshmallows after the campfire.
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Alpena
Sperial
Rodman
Lion Patrol
Russians Seek New Study Course Information
Pierre April 25 Russians appear interested in South Dakota elementary school study courses. State Superintendent E C Giffen says Prof G A Sploviey of Moscow requested copies of the course of study bulleting. Giffen notes several foreign countries have requested information about the curriculum revision program.
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Pierre
South Dakota
E. C. Giffen
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
G. A. Sploviey
Moscow
Giffen
Legion Auxiliary Roster Reaches Strong State Total
Hot Springs April 25 The South Dakota American Legion auxiliary reports 7800 members about 80 percent of the 1932 quota. Miss Christine Gilson of Hot Springs announced the tally as 70 units in the state are now active, with Aberdeen leader Mrs Allie Van Keuren presiding over the fourteenth district. The Northwest division led the drive among North and South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Colorado Montana and Wyoming.
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Hot Springs
South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary
Chrisstine Gilson
Allie van Keuren
Aberdeen
Seara
Witecr
Marian Creamer
Seeond
Olsen
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Colorado
Montana
Weomings
State Journalism Class Plans Annual Industrial Tour
Brookings April 2 Sedents in South Dakota journalism de OG will make their annual industrial tour the week of May to 25 this year going to St. Paul. Approximately 40 students will make the trip. They will visit several large newspaper plants paper factories and printers supply houses.
Kellogg’s All-Uran Claim for Constipation Relief
A letter from Mrs. Turner of River Massachusetts praises Kellogg’s All-Uran for six months of use, saying it cured lifelong constipation. The ad asserts the product’s bulk aids bowel movements, supplies iron, and is not habit forming, recommending two tablespoons daily and detailing packaging and maker Kelley.
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Kelley
Attle Creek
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Dakota Finance Corporation
Huron
Kier
Hank
Jerome Kramarzick
E. C. Hoskins
Legion Auxiliary
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