Notable South Dakota Figures Births and Deaths
A brief timeline notes 1837 birth of George H Hand secretary of Dakota, 1864 birth of Paul Dutcher editor of Brookings Register, and 1910 death of Thomas Ball Mitchell postmaster at age 65.
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
4
A brief timeline notes 1837 birth of George H Hand secretary of Dakota, 1864 birth of Paul Dutcher editor of Brookings Register, and 1910 death of Thomas Ball Mitchell postmaster at age 65.
The piece surveys a trend toward merging Protestant denominations into a single church. It notes four cautions from Rev. Cavert: liberty, diverse worship, shared purpose over doctrine, and a federal versus organic pathway. It then shifts to Francis Dickie’s view on how fashion and social constraints helped spark the French Revolution.
Arthur Schreiber and Albert Buschkin faced public scorn for stowing away on dangerous flights. Arthur’s weight caused the Yellow Bird to fall short of Paris and Albert’s Graf Zeppelin incident led to a harsh reprimand. Both were seen as foolhardy thrill seekers, not heroes, by the era’s standards.
A fragment notes admonitions urging restraint in fashion and behavior amid wartime sentiment and public safety. It contrasts warnings about fire safety and domestic ambition with social expectations, hinting at a broader moralizing tone in daily life.
Madison elder Arthur Brisbane praises South Dakota in a nationwide feature, noting farming gains and water power while urging investment in lignite beds. The piece highlights shifts from wheat to corn and warns on dimmed headlights as vehicle safety concerns rise in Highmore Herald commentary.
Gilber Swan recalls a vanished waterfront era from Meiggs Wharf to Nob Hill. He paints steam beer docks, piers, and the scent of copra and spices, then contrasts it with modern concrete wharves and ship departures. The piece celebrates a city of distant lights, fog, and distinctive districts.
Local congregations list August schedules with Sunday schools at 10, services at 8 to 11, and midweek meetings. The notices include Mount Calvary Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran, Grace Episcopal, and others with summer adjustments and mission festival details.
Central Standard time listed programs include Serenade Romancers The Nite Wits Music of the Air National Forum from Washington Tesse Crawford Organ Recital and various orchestras led by Pollack, Lew White, and more Also lists affiliates WABC WHK WBBM WCEP KOIL WCCO KMBC WSPR etc with times across 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. and morning blocks featuring Chicago and New York stations from WKY WGN WMAQ WEAF WENR WENR.
A fragmented list details radio stations and programs across multiple cities. Entries include WABC Detroit and MinneapolisSaint Paul listings with times such as 6:30 7:00 and 10:00 for programs like the Detroit Symphony and Dance Music.
Mrs Alfred Reid and children left for Sioux Falls after five weeks visiting relatives near Lane. Harold May returned from Gettysburg and the Black Hills. Mr and Mrs G F E Johnson and Miss Clara Johnson toured the Black Hills. George Pawlowski and children visited the August Brandenburg home. Mrs Bert Swenson visits Gayville and Yankton then plans Omaha trip. Herman Prandenburg injured falling from a hayrack. under doctor care. Mrs Joe Towsley fell on cellar steps and is recovering. Edna Lindebak of Wessington Springs spent weekend with Lane parents. George Feay family drove to Sioux Falls. Feay stayed longer. Floyd and Wylie Davises visited Henry Enterem. Floyd to Life Legion convention at Mitchell.
Special correspondent reports licenses granted to S. L. Wilson and Gladys Burton of St. Lawrence Clarence Yost and Gladys Campbell of Miller Elton McLaughlin of Sturgis and Mildred Wosen of Shields. Reunion for Rev. Swartout’s family reaches 43. he is 80 Monday. Nearby residents and travels noted include A. M. Green from Sioux City and visits by Peter De Geest and family to Mnemy Swim near Aberdeen.
Yearbook items report a range of visits and travels. William Tambtyn and Virginian Sessions attend editors' meeting in Watertown. Leo Straif and Robert Miller visit John Straif home in Rochester. G 2 Tate family from Narka Kansas visiting L N Thiatt family. Roth Bridenbaugh on two week vacation. Mrs Bracker arrives from California to see ill mother J W Woodruff. Presbyterian church fund-raising deferred as lists reviewed. Z W Jobson family plans move to St Paul next week.
Regular meeting held by Auxiliary at George MehKiehan hall on Monday. Teachers from Extension Training school met in town hall Friday afternoon. Pauline Cooper and Clara Marrick attended YWCA camp in bathe Byron Thursday. Mrs Fred Melsichan and daughters visited Sioux City with relatives. Earl Russell family and Ray joined, plus Yielding family from Wolsey. Several visitors from Wisconsin and Minnesota stayed with local families over the weekend..
Charles M. Ar t lins of Minneapolis reports that Sargon relieved his indigestion headaches and insomnia. He says his stomach now tolerates all foods, nerves are steady, and sleep is deep. The ad notes agents Longstall Drug Co and Comer Drug Store.
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