Contracts awarded for 12 gravel resurfacing projects in SD
Pierre Aug 10. Twelve contracts totaling about 140 miles of federal and state highways across 9 counties were awarded by the state highway commission secretary Frank D. Kriebs. The $4 085 million program aims to maximize local employment with multiple county projects including Marshall, Roberts, Kingsbury, Bon Homme, Faulk, Beadle, Clark, Charles Mix, and Minnehaha. Kriebs noted more contracts to follow to relieve unemployment, with expected federal funds supporting road work.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Frank D. Kriebs
Marshall County
Bon Homme County
Faulk County
Beadle County
Clark County
Charles Mix County
Minnehaha
U.S. 38
Sr. Kriebs
Madison and Howard Fire Units Plan Lake Herman Picnic
Madison Aug 10 A joint picnic of Howard and Madison fire departments will be at Lake Herman west of Madison on August 2 The Howard drum corps with 2 pieces and a 20 piece juvenile unit will perform The event includes a kittenball game and a full afternoon of competitions and sports running from afternoon into evening.
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Madison
Howard
Madison Fire Departments
Lake Herman
Howard Department
Juwen
Farmers Dig Silos to Save Corn Fodder This Winter
Erwin Aug 10 Farmers dig silos to store fodder as corn yields are poor this season. The move aims to preserve feed for livestock through winter.
Wardrobe Tips for the Senior Woman Student
A periodical advises graduates choosing practical school wear. Emphasizing a cared for wardrobe, it recommends appropriate coats shoes and accessories, suggests sewing abilities help economize, and notes that old dresses can be remodeled for new styles during summer vacation.
Farmers Union Head To Talk At Gregory Park
Gregory August 10 The National President of the Farmers Union will address the district meeting at Gregory City park on August 21 The district includes five counties and holds an annual picnic with a planned baseball game a dance and other amusements Gregory Commercial club is preparing for a big celebration DISPOSE OF CATTLE Hitchcock August 10 Large cattle herds are being sold in the area recent days Grant Walton shipped 40 head Josie Person 55 head Wills Wolinweider and Herman Steinhouser each moved 25 to 30 head Several families have already disposed of spring pig crops PARTY AT ERWIN Erwin August 10 Four children and spouses and nine grandchildren gathered at the W H Blakewell home to celebrate Mr Blakewell s 75th birthday They shared a family dinner and spent the day informally Two grandchildren were absent.
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Hitchcock
Grant Walton
Josie Person
Wills Wolinweider
Herman Steinhouser
Erwin Erwin
W.hl
Refinancing Of Farms Under Farm Credit Administration
Refinancing of farms is progressing as the Farm Credit Administration handles mortgage refinancings through Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner offices. Morgenthau praises the effort, noting cooperation with state authorities will speed funds to depositors and help debtors farmers continue operations with long term, low interest credit. Haskell reports district progress and office details. funds expected to reach the Midwest in days as loans close.
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Federal
Land
J.oimaha
Bert Waddell
Morgenthau
Haskell
State Banking Commission
Towa
Middle’ West
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank
K. Ip. Bldg
Huron
Farewell Party for Departing Community Members
The Skoonataps club hosted a farewell banquet for two locals leaving from the A S McKay homes in Wessington. In Weslington Springs a reception honored Mr and Mrs Barrett Lowe now superintendent of schools with about 35 attendees, an evening program and lunch.
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Skoonataps Club
A.’S. McKay
Wessington
Weslington Springs
Albert Brown
Barrett Lowe
New Distillate Rules Set to Take Effect in South Dakota
Pierre August 10 New specifications for distillate to curb sale in forms usable in silemobiles will take effect in Sept The definitions drawn by the state secretary of agriculture and state chemist respond to complaints that products sealed distillate but usable in motor vehicles were taxed less by avoiding gasoline tax Distillate is defined as a petroleum product of certain refining range similar to kerosene excluding kerosene mineral seal oil or other illuminating oils.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Wheat meeting held at Burdette to discuss allotment plan
In Burdette hall farmers from four districts Wheaton Carleton Holden and Burdette gathered to learn the wheat allotment plan. John Herman presided in the absence of the regular chairman. No signing was requested at this meeting but farmers will sign at a later session for Burdette and Holden townships. Hoppers menace crops at Aug 10 report. Most farmers mow corn and cane as binding seems unworthwhile. Haedler farm north of West town hit hard by hoppers stripping leaves and even bark.
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Burdette Burdette
Mtr
Preston
Carpenter
Burdette ‘Hall
Wheaton
Carleton
Holden
Burdette
John Herman
Badlet
Sig
Ree Heights
One Is Killed In Automobile Crash Near Faith
An accident 18 miles west of Faith left one man dead and seven others seriously injured. George Lemmel, 38, died in the collision when a car carrying six passengers, without lights, was struck by another vehicle driven by Glenn Weiss. Lemmel suffered fatal head injuries. Mrs Rotterbaucher was cut on the head, and her baby sustained a fractured leg. Weiss also suffered painful injuries.
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Faith
Here
George Lemmel
Glenn Weiss
Lemmel
Wessington Springs Lowers High School Tuition
Wessington Springs high school tuition for 1932 33 is reduced to 10 per month from 13 50 per month. County Superintendent Earl C Gregory approved the figures. Tuition is based on school expenses and student numbers, computed annually with townships required to pay.
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Wessington Springs
Wessington ‘Springs
Aug
Wessington Prings High School
Earl C. Gregory
Wake Up Your Liver Bile Without Calomel Ad
An old advertisement extols Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow, claiming two pounds daily and relief from sour moods, bloating, foul breath, and blemishes. It markets Carter's Yattle Liver Pills as harmless vegetable extracts, urging readers to ask by name.
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Carter
Drogatores
C. M. Co
Part Down and the Difference is Mu in Computation
An unclear historical note discusses a part being down and the difference equaling mu during the time the calculation was copied. The fragment references a measurement context and an arithmetic step but lacks full identifiers, dates, or locations.
Summer Session Closed At Wessington Springs College
Wessington Springs college reports the summer session closed with 30 students registered for six to nine weeks, 13 fewer than last year. Five teachers taught courses in education English Bible sociology and mathematics. Four students completed work toward certificates and degrees, with several others pursuing certificates or associate degrees.
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Springs
Wessington
King
Maynard
Thelma
Coliege
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