Negro Colony Near Extinction in Okobojo South Dakota
Special report recalls the once prosperous Me-4 wo settlement near Okobojo that declined after the postwar crash. Norval Blair led arriving families from South Dakota to a thriving group that later collapsed, leaving only a fraction of the original population. Blair, famed for racing horses, became a hero during a bridge fire, guiding passengers to safety and earning a lifetime railroad job and gold watch.
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Okobojo
Sully
Anany
Sontil Demethar
Norvall Blsir
Blair
Sormth Dekote
Hlorin
South Dakota
Wesley Blair
Norvel
Hinckley
Nina
Forest Fine
Clow
Pierre
Wee
Pietremma South Dakot
Craftsman's Contest Highlighted by Merit America Met
The article recalls a 35 year old apprentice named Wanee and a 11 danoted craftsman who excelled in a contest in Merit America. The winner advances to regional contests under the National Council for the Advancement of Negroes, while a tragic forest fire in Minnesota is noted for its deadly toll and losses.
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Wanee Je
Cims
Pes Chimmedel
Wes
Negro Ketterment Amt
Rev Eid Returns to Lake Peeston After Minnesota Trip
Aug 13 Rev E C Eid returns from Otterini Lakes Minnesota to his home for a few days before resuming duties at Lake Peeston. He was accompanied by Gerhardt Dahl, who spoke with local residents during the visit.
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Lake Peeston
E. C. Eid
Otterini Lakes
Minnesota
Dreibess
Gerhardt Dahl
Northen Iinneata
Palty Denies She Was Threatened in Court Scene
Beverly Hills California August court scene centers on Palty More denying threats by Malema. Morven testified about the incident and reconciliation talks. Police arrested Malema after neighbors reported a disturbance and officers restrained him as a pistol was removed, triggering courtroom drama.
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Beverly Siull
Calif
Gr—Palty More
Cec B. Helland
Malome
Screama
Cneighbors
Ther
Wmen
Malone
Mr Polly Moran Attends Eka Convention Session
Mr Polly Moran attends the Eka convention in session amid talks and remarks. The event highlights Moran as a featured figure with attention from attendees and organizers.
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Getes
Eka
Polly Moran
Viet Sisters Mitch Visit To Fairmont and Meantime
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Dorothy Chick Teft of Fairmont MIami visiting a sister in Meagpotmens. The item mentions a divers return about September 1 and a claim the oldest town in the world will be the rain of Tepe Gewra in northern Meagpotmens.
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Mitch
Dorothy Chick-Teft
Fairmont
Miam
Theraister
Wiett Semether
Tepe Gewra
Willow Lake business activity reports brisk growth
Willow Lake merchants see rising sales as monthly comparisons show a notable uptick in trade. Producers and retailers report strong demand and volume, despite a difficult climate. A separate note mentions urban fires in New York City contributing to fatalities and property losses in 1981, underscoring ongoing safety concerns.
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Willow Lake
Heroi
New York City
Wedding Announced for Mrs George Rofimen’s Daughter
Mrs George Rofimen announces at her home Friday afternoon the marriage of her daughter Marn to Elmer Frankenstein. The wedding date is set for August 20.
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George ‘Rofimen Ettter
Daugh~ Yan
Marn
Elmer Frankenstein
Burdette Party Leaves for Washington in Search of Work
George Fallon of Berdette travels by car with Burdette Schultz and M. Binger of Dulare to Washington on Monday to seek employment.
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Burdette Burdetzz
George Fallon
Berdette
Burdette Schultz
M. Binger
Dulare
Washington
Knudsons Visit Erwin Speaker Pauses Return to California
Mr and Mrs John Knudson of Los Angeles visited Erwin and Lane relatives. Ms Knudson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Reder Knudson of Erwin. They departed Wednesday for California.
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Erwin
Mr. and
Mire
John Knudson
Los Angeles
Cal
Erwin and
Lane
Ms. Knudson
Reder Knudson
California
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