Awards Given by South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary
Scores of awards were announced at the state convention closing session. Marion Cramer cup went to District 7, and Ella Smig for districts over 500 members. District 12 Christine Olson cup, District 13 Vera Flanagan cup, Henrietta Paulson trophy to Hot Springs, Linnie Bender trophy to District 1, Northville banner to District 5, Northville cash awards to Groups 4 B C D, district awards to Sioux Falls No 15 No 18 for essay, Aberdeen for history contest, with several districts named and winners listed.
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South Dakota
American Legion Auxiliary
Marion Cramer
Ella Smig
Christine Olson
Marion Vaughn
Vera Flanagan
Hayfever Relief Ad Promises Quick, Easy Comfort
An advertisement touts O TAS A FRAS as a blood acting anti-sneeze treatment for hayfever. It claims to banish misery, improve sleep, and desensitize the system, available for a few cents a day through H. H. Humphrey.
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Acomfort
H. H. Humphrey
District and contest prize winners across units and clubs
Winners across districts include Ashton Unit in District 5 and Sturgis Unit in District 12. Pop Py Poster Contest honors went to Velma Wagner Onida and Ruth Gunther Sturgis in Class 1, Helen Louise Bush Winner and Dean Speese Onida in Class 2, Allen Hopper Sioux Falls and Karl Kleman Ft. Pierre in Class 3. Sioux Falls Harold Mason Unit earned the Sherburne Gavel for outstanding child welfare work. Junior divisions awarded Anne Taxley Gavel for best scrapbook Gregory, with Harold Mason Sioux Falls and Aberdeen Junior Aides and Juniorettes getting honorable mention. Junior Colors and Banner honors spread among Sioux Falls, Gregory, Pierre, and other units, while National News Article Contest recognized multiple newspapers. Music awards went to Gayville Glee Club, Gayville quartet, and De Smet Trio. Americanism and National Defense essays honored students from Aberdeen, Oldham, Pierre, Hot Springs, Scotland, Canton, and more. Legionette district awards went to Dette Caswell and Margaret Harding for subscription gains. Scofield History awards went to White Mound City and Parker. Class B Sioux Valley Sioux Falls led by Harold Mason received recognition, with Belva Fillbach Gregory and Nelle Harmon community service honors noted.
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Trict 13
Gertrude Andre
Henrietta Paulson
Hot Springs
Linnie Bender
Sioux Falls
Northville
Spearfish
Madison
Raymond
Langford
Redfield
Wessington Springs
Yankton
Gregory
Murdo
Pierre
Faith
Belle Fourche
Aberdeen
Sunshine Trophy
Sioux Falls No
Sioux Valley
White River
Harold Mason
Mound City
Huron
Ashton
Sturgis
Velma Wagner
Onida
Ruth Gunther
Helen Louise Bush
Dean Speese
Allen Hopper
Karl Kleman
Ft. Pierre
Sherburne
Junier
Anne Taxley
Harald Mason
Donna Jeanne Wright
Fist
Belle Fourcha
Highmore
Eleanor Wright
Gayville Glee Club
Gayville Quartet
de Smet
Ardelle Fa
Legionette
Dette Caswell
Margaret Harding
Scofield
White
Parker
Sioux Valley of
Belva Fillbach
Hazel Johnson
Fern Grinager
Ella Smig
Marion Vaughn
Nelle Harmon
Dupree
Will Brandenburg Family Picnic At Wessington Springs
Will Brandenburg kin held a Sunday reunion at Wessington Springs park with about 80 attendees. Guests from away included Gust Havener Frank Haest Ida Haest Charles City and others. oldest present Will Brandenburg 84 and youngest Lois Smith 1 ½. Visitors left Monday after photos and socializing.
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Will Brandenburg
Yes
Wessington Springs Park
Away
Gust Havener
Frank Haest
Ida, Haest
Charles City
Clifford Smith
Kenneth Schreve
Green, Ia
Domestic cats can kill rattlesnakes without being bitten
Report notes that domestic cats are capable of killing rattlesnakes without sustaining bites. Researchers observe feline predation strategies and venom resistance in certain cat populations.
Audits Show 91 Percent South Dakota Sales Tax Paid
In Pierre auditors of 1 043 retailers found 1 041 owed 246 592 and had paid 224 827. Director J H Bottum Jr cited little chiseling and blamed misread regulations. Over four years only 199 outright evasion cases. tax return error falling as audits rise. Encephalitis victim Feistner of Lane hospitalized in Mitchell with family at bedside. London man Collarbone accident noted.
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Pierre
South Dakota
J. H. Bottum, Jr
Bottum
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