May Day Child Day Calls For Stronger Playgrounds
The article urges May Day National Child Health Day focus on child welfare, urging towns to fund playgrounds, clubs, and vocational training to prevent delinquency. It cites Dr. William Healy and emphasizes early prevention, guided by scientific study, with leaders to implement health programs for children and youth.
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United States
Turen
Uene
White House
William Healy
Judge Baker Foundation
Boston
Healy
Department of Public Service
Responsibility Editor Urges Reliability in News
Fred Fuller Shedd of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, tells Princeton scholars that readers deserve truth and unbiased use of a newspaper's facilities in both news and editorials. He cites accuracy and fair play as essentials of journalism and urges wider recognition of these qualities.
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Fred Fuller Shedd
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
American Society of Newspapers Editors
Princeton University
Shedd
Responsibility in Newspapers and the Profession
The passage argues that newspapers must accept greater responsibility for what they publish and ensure all in the field do likewise. It condemns sensationalism and irresponsibility as reflecting badly on the press and the profession.
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Constans
aMorrow
Oil search in South Dakota eyed by Gypsy Oil leases
Reportedly the Gypsy Oil company has leased about 100000 acres in eastern Pennington County with drilling to begin immediately. Geologists cite abundant formations similar to oil-bearing zones, while markets and prices deter new drilling. If oil is found it could transform state finances tied to rural land loans and bring prosperity akin to Oklahoma and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Gypsy Oil Company
Pennington County
Mellon
South
Dakota
H1l
Rural Credit Department
Oklahoma
Texas
Community Job: Lake Building Should Stay Local
Press comment from Watertown Public Opinion argues against large scale state lake building. Proposes towns survey and decide locally how to use available funds, warning that state involvement could drain public money and invite political vote chasing in miles of highway.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Angux-Leaier
Angus
Lake i
Jake
Rushmore project resumes in Black Hills growth
Mount Rushmore work restarts as crews begin carving faces on the granite dome high above the Missouri. The New York Times columns praise the venture while Dakotans note its vast scope and international interest, with funding from the federal government and a long road ahead. Editorial musings precede a local note on reader preferences and a crime report about chicken stealing sentences.
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Mount Rushmore
Black Hills
South Dakots
South
South Dakota
Rushmore
Gutron Barglum
New York Times
W. 5. Tallman
George Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Robinson
Norbeck
Borglum
Plans Set For Scout Camp In Central South Dakota
Boy Scouts in Central South Dakota plan four Dakotah Scout Camps near Miller. Dates begin June 1 and run through July 22 with weekly options. Fees total five dollars fifty per day with five day advance reservations. refunds available five days before camp opens.
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Centra South Dakota
Dako- Tah
Miller
Anomer
Hurén
Spelling Contest Reveals Local Youths County Pride
Beadle county residents discuss a Valley Y spelling contest at CL Beadle with contestant Luyerna L Woelpert an eighth grader. She notes the event’s countywide role and future state fair representation in Huron while praising sportsmanship and learning despite not placing in the contest.
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League
Luyerna L. Woelpert
Valley Y
Beadle County
Huron
Tam
Beasant
Lars Gok
Girl Scouts Plan Summer Camp in Central South Dakota
Mrs R E Cane chair of the community committee says plans are under way for a Girl Scout camp in the central South Dakota region. Last year girls from the area joined northern Scouts at Lake Enemy Swim and used the northern camp facilities. They are invited to return and may also use Camp DaKoTsh near Miller after the Boy Scout season ends, likely in August. Reservations will be scheduled with ample time.
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Dakotah
Area Council
Boy Scouts
South Dakota
Miller
Ree Hills
Eggers
Eagle Scouts
Dians
Buffalo
Indian Council
Mr. Eggers
Heaiqould
Scodtmaster
Beould
R. E. Cane
Lake Enemy
DaKoTsh
Che
Cont
Thorp 4-H Club Receives Honor at Rally Day
The Thorp 4-H Club and county youths attended the Clark rally day on Saturday April 25. Speakers included Miss Anna Dewnster H A Krug DD C Cass and H M Jones who praised 4 H growth. Averil Beller of South Dakota spoke thanking locals as the club earned its second gold star and watched a stunt depicting Follow the Gleam.
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Thorp Thread
Clark
Alice Stacey
CEA
Department of Agriculture
Shadow Ranch
Anna Dewnster
H.A. Krug
DD. C
Cass
H. M. Jones
Alberta Harmen
Averil Beller
South Dakota
Washington, D. C
Lub
Record Club Work In 1931 Expected In South Dakota
South Dakota 4-H leaders foresee 1931 enrollment surpassing all previous years with high club participation. State leader H J M Jones notes progress in completion rates, reaching about 65 percent in 1990 and aims for 100 percent in 1931 through better organization, regular reports, and strong local leadership.
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South Dakota
Tao
H. JM. Jones
Alwayds
Ach Club
Cake Demonstrations At Miner County 4-H Club
The Go Getters 4-H club of Miner county held a cake making session at Mrs. Clyde Bundell’s home on April 5. Most members attended except two due to illness. Effie Older supervised the cake demonstrations before the business meeting began.
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Go Getters
Miner County
Clyde Bundell
Effie
Cake making lesson at club meeting reported
Frances McCain recalls a club gathering at seven with reports approved. A cake lesson followed, angel food cake baked, peanut contest judged with Ardele Morrison winning. Arlene Miller and Frances McCann tied for second. Demonstrations on drop cakes, lunch, and next meeting at Mrs William Miller.
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Pheld
Frances McCain
Club
Frances
Ardele Morrison
Arlene Miller
Frances McCann
Fredrica Sundell
Willam Miller
Wessington Girls Host Labor Banquet Event at Hall
The Wessington high school and grade school Girl Reserves held their annual Mother Daughter banquet Monday evening April 27 at the community hall. Decorations featured ship and ocean themes with blue and white. Helen McGirr served as toastmistress while Doloris Shee Zeleta Shaw sang. Speakers included Mrs Mehrent and Imogene Wilson, with Miss Carrie Reynolds W. A. secretary contributing a short tale. Council members and mothers attended as guests and advisers Miss Viola Wakey and Miss Jean DeHaven helped arrange the event.
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Wessington
Helen McGirr
Doloris Shee
Zeleta Shaw
Viola Wakey
Jean DeHaven
C. A. Council
Sunshine Sewing Club Uniforms Created in Altgena Meeting
The Sunshine Sewing and Canning club of Altgena produced club uniforms at a Skinner home gathering. Ethel Lund reports all members answered roll call, a business session, and a host lunch. The next meeting will be at Agnes Brandenburg's home.
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Sunshine Girls
Sunshine Sewing
Arid’ Canning
Club of
Altgena
Skinner
Bellodey
Ethel
Lund
Agnes Brandenburg
Vienna Pig Clubbers Attend Clark Rally
H M Jones state 4 H club leader spoke on leadership at the Clark rally day in Clark on Saturday April 23. Norman B Christensen Vienna Pig club member said the event featured talks by D C Cass Anna Dempster and H A Krug along with morning talks, a noon picnic, songs and games. Members left convinced it was Clark county's best rally day yet.
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Vienna
Clark
H. M. Jones
Norman B. Christensen
Vienna Pig Clu
D. C. Cass
Anna Dempster
H. A. Krug
Clark County
Norman
Benet Concert Benefit by Sioux Falls Students
Sioux Falls college music department leads a benefit concert for the Sioux Falls community chest to aid the unemployed. The program includes The Martyrs cantata by Mander with 50 voices and soloists led by Professor James. Performers include Dorothy Engelcke from Hartford and Wilene Mundt from Sioux Falls along with Glenn Mitchell and others.
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Benet
Sioux Falls
Dan R. James
Sioux Falls College
Missus Dwr
Othy Engelcke
Hartford
Wileen ‘Mundt
A. Manger
Mandskor
Mander
Glenn Mitchell
Sioux City
E. A. Haug
Beresford
Baritan
O. P. Hertsgeard
Sioux’ Falls
Mra. S
Steibconcert
Sionx
Jameato
Ob Ee
Northwest
Tirglecke
Miss Mundt
Jas Is Piang
Air Law Topic In Radio Lecture Explains Legal Changes
Vermillion April 29 Professor Feezer discusses the evolving law of the air as radio advances reshape interpretation and regulation. Piracy of the air and rebroadcasting are key issues, with new statutes forming a broad body governing airspace and broadcasts. Professor Feezer and Clark Gunderson, a Vermillion law student, coauthored pieces. Gunderson was named most valuable player on the university football team.
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Vewmillion
Fedex Radio Commission
Sizuer
Profesor Feezer
Pennsylvania Law Review
Feezer
Dakota Law
Clark Gunderson
Vermillion
University of South Dakota
Gunderson Wy1
Gunderson
School of Law
Phosphorus Shown As Best Fertilizer
Brookings April 29 tests from State College indicate phosphorus is the only fertilizer showing profit after 28 years of trials. Prof. J C Hutton says adding phosphorus increases yields more than nitrogen or potassium. Substation tests at Vive an Highmore Eureka and Col lenwood show nitrogen and potassium not profitable. Farmers should test on small plots before large scale use.
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State College
J.C. Hutton
Hutton
Cros
Vivean
Highmore Eureka
Collenwood
Hutten
Fifteen To Graduate From Fedora High School
Fedora high school will graduate fifteen students at year end completing the four year course. The class includes Esther Rabenstein Rothel Thomas Lucille Fox Louise Griswold Charles Cary Margaret Fish Arvilla Nelson Jon Nelson Kermit Best Hettert Brougrge man Velma Stumn Edyth Oyan Land Myrna Carpenter Romita Kelsey with Min R. Dodds as class adviser.
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Fedora School
Fedora
Fedora High School
Esther Rabenstein
Rothel ‘Thomas
Lucille Fox
Louise Griswold
Charles Cary
Margaret Fish
Arvilla Nelson
Jon» Nelson
Kermit Best
Hettert Brougrgeman
Velma Stumn
Edyth Oyan
Rail Traffic Halted After Tank Car Derailment
WATERTOWN April 23 rail traffic was halted for a time recently due to the derailment of a tank car on a freight train. Two passenger trains were held up as a result of the incident.
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Watertown
Reil
Machine Operators Fined In Sioux Falls Municipal Court
In Sioux Falls on April Tareesien pleaded guilty to operating slot machines. Eight were arrested, four pleaded guilty and will be tried in May. one was released for lack of involvement. Fines of $10 were imposed, and the machines were confiscated along with the operators’ cars.
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Sioux
Twenty Years Ago Today In Huron Fair City Athletic meeting
Twenty years ago today in Huron the Fair City Athletic association held a Saturday meeting in the Commercial earty rooms to elect officers and appoint committees. Officers elected were James Murphy president John Sauer vice president A B Blake secretary George Fullinweider treasurer. An executive committee was named with Philip Lawrence chairman H A Perriten D G Root S A McLain and C N Hill. Three business men were chosen as fimune communities T H Null J A Sauer and Claude Dickinson. Mrs A F Miller arrived from the east after a two week visit. Major J Lacey of Osculouss Ind had been in town for property interests in Beadle county and was a former congressman from Tow s for many years.
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Fair City Athletic Association
Commercial Earty Rooms
James Murphy
John Sauer
A. B. Blake
George Fullinweider
Treasuser
Philip Lawrence
H. A. Perriten
D. 9. Root
5. A. McLain
C.N. Hill
T. H. Null
J. A. Sauer
Claude Dickinson
A. F. Miller
Points
J. ¥. Lacey
Osculouss
Beadle County
Major Lacey
Congress
Tows
W. A. Ritschlag
Scholastic Honors Given At Preston Lake High
Lake Preston April 2 special report notes scholarship honors at Lake Preston high school. Belya Garolek won the paldlewomen honor from WW classmates with a D average of 1.09 percent while Marvel Dixon is ranked second valedictorian with 89.3 percent. Both will appear on the Program commandment night. May Senior class activities opened last week with the presentation of the senior class say Cyclone Sally. The next event, the junior senior banquet, will be held at Saturday.
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Preston
Lake Preston
Lake Preston High School
Belya Garolek
Marvel Dixon
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