South Dakota pari mutuel betting law faces constitutional test
Pierre reports a new pari mutuel betting act passed without governor Berry's approval and will not take effect this year. The law creates a three member racing commission, sets licensing fees, bonds, and tax distribution, while opponents call it a game of chance. supporters argue it tests judging horse flesh.
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South Dakota Racing Commission
Pari-Mutuel Sys
Racing Commission
Aii-Mutuel
Met
Pari-Manuel
The
Gregory County Plans New Court House Construction
Gregory county will build a new courthouse this fall with funding secured from a regional federal grant. About 31 percent of the cost is covered by the federal government, contingent on local labor employment. Local committees will supply the laborer list, with nearby counties providing additional skilled workers if Gregory lacks enough electricians or bricklayers.
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Gregory County
Court House
Dallas
Herbert
Gregory
Lake Preston School Opens Preparations Under Way
Lake Preston reports ready for opening as two weeks remain. Schools cleaned and fumigated, halls painted, heating plant refined. Boilers upgraded with non treated coal screenings expected to save on fuel costs.
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Lake Preston
Specia
Wayland Aid Social Gathering Draws Members
Wayland Aug 18 Special Mrs F E Carlsen entertained Aid society members at her home with good attendance Guests included Mrs Ser Bung um of Wessington and Mrs Inez Ban ning of St Lawrence Contests dominated the hour Winners listed: Mrs T J O Neal Mrs Bloyd Winegar Mrs Sah Bungum Mrs F Wotto Mrs S A Patterson Mrs Grant Byers Mrs L D Ballantyne and Mrs Gerritt Borkhuis Joint hostess Wilbur Stowers helped host and served finch at five o clock
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Wayland Aid
Wayland
F. E. Carlsen
Aid Society
Ser, Bungum
Wessington
Inez” Banning
St. Lawrence
T. J. O'Neil
Bloyd Winegar
Sah Bungum
F. Wotto
S. A. Patterson
Grant Byers
L. D. Ballantyne
Geritt Borkhuis
Wilbur“Stowers
Calleen
Finch
Aged Lake Preston Woman Swallows Pin Anew
Lake Preston August 18 special report Mrs J Jacobson 75 years old of Lake Preston accidentally coughed pin from her mouth while serving it lodged horizontally in her throat Doctors in Sioux Falls Hospital were unable to remove it easily Given her advanced age concern among relatives is high Mrs Jacobson is grandmother of Clayton Odegaard who died after being struck by a freight train last week.
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Lake Preston
Pin Lake Preston
J. Jacobson
Sioux, Fells
Many Visitors at U Museum Reach 5000 Attendees
Vermillion August 18 More than five thousand people visited the University of South Dakota museum last year with four thousand seven hundred registering. Visitors came from 25 states and foreign countries led by South Africa. The museum is open weekdays 3:00 am to 9:00 pm and Sundays 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with Sundays busiest.
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Bennett
South Africa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Nevada
Tlinois, Petits California
Ohio
Texas
Arkansas
Wisconsin
New York
Mississippi
Florida
Missouri
Wyoming
Maryland
Washington
Massachusett
Pennsylvania
Utah
Indiana
University Museum
Chicago Letter Attacks Highway No 212 Club Actions
A Chicago Club letter, circulated by the Highway No 212 executive committee in Redfield, accuses delaying paving on U.S. Route 16 and urges early improvement of Route 20 across South Dakota. Dr C E Strtemonth, committee chair, publicized the letter citing Rapid City Journal and Stone Falls Argus Leader articles and argues for all weather roads to boost tourism and steady year round industry.
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Redfield
Chicago _ Club
State Highway Commission
Chicago
C. E. Strtemonth
Chicago Motor Club
Fall Term At S D U Ovens September 20 Vermillion
The University of South Dakota opens September 18 and 19 as registration days per registrar E W Frankenfehd. Classes begin September 1? Information on expenses and courses is available at the registrar's office daily. A student can attend for a full year from $216 to $360 for actual necessary expenses excluding clothes and spending money.
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University of South Dakota
E. W. Frankenfehd
General University
SZIS
Forestburg School Board Studies Contracts
Forestburg board opened bids for the new schoolhouse construction but no contracts awarded that day. At evening meeting, Helen Peters was offered a contract to feed first and second grades next year. Most teachers from last year signed. Mr. Hickcox plans to sign and has not yet arrived.
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Forestbur
Forestburg
Awe
Schoch
Schock House
Bertes’ Baggip
Esch
Helen Peter
Som
Hickcox
Letters From the South Dakota Exhibit at the World’s Fair
A wandering reporter recalls the Chicago World’s Fair trip through South Dakota and Iowa. He describes meeting fair guides, touring the Mayo Foundation and Hall of Science, and planning routes from the observation tower. He notes the value of the experiences over the exposition itself and promises future letters.
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Chicago
Ill
Menopolis
South Dakota
Iowa
Linoix
Messrs
Martin and
Hayes
Weither
Fair Grounds
Mayo Foundation
Aol
Oe. Kelly
S. D. U Facts to Be Told on Agr Vermellion Broadcast
Vermellion August 18. The University of South De Kote will broadcast on SCJ Stone City Journal on Saturday August 18. The program is part of a series by Miss Maude Ellen Tameh known to radio fans as The Lady About Town.
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Agr
Vermellion
University of South de Kote
SCJ
Stone City Journal
U & Me
Turton Minister Takes Vacation From Church Duties
Rev. H M Bissell will be away about ten days visiting the southern part of the state. Rev. Jobr. Watson of Conde will share in the services at the Methodist church during the pastor's absence.
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Turton
Jobr. Watson
Conde
Methodist Church
Spangle given eight year term in fatal Miller fight
John Spangle of Miller was sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary at Sioux Falls after pleading guilty to the stabbing death of Lloyd Chamberlain during a July incident near the Hee Heights dump grounds. Chamberlain and Spangle had a fight after drinking beer. Chamberlain died two days later.
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Chamberlain
Spangle
Miller
D. C Walsh
Joe
Wayland Girl Injured After Horse Kicks
A four year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tucker of eight miles southwest of Wayland, was kicked by a horse. The facial bridge was injured and several stitches were needed. Parents were away in Minnesota when the accident happened and returned home the next day.
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Wayland
Huron College Grad Lands Camp Manager Post
William Williamson, class of 1932 at Huron College, has been appointed camp manager of Civilian Conservation camps on the Little White River at the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Two camps operate now with plans for four. Williamson previously served as a forest ranger during college summers and led recreation and welfare efforts across all four camps.
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William Williamson
Huron College
Little White River
Rosebud
Governent
Williamson
Fhuros College
Yellscreen Pack
Gardiner
Washington
William Sor
Government Indian School
Mission
S. D
Boron College
Platte School Board Reelects Officers and Tuition Plan
At a Platte school board meeting R Sternburg was re elected president Lawrence Cool named vice president and Govert Vanderhoors clerk The board agreed to absorb any high school cost per pupil above the 7 tuition maximum set by the legislature for 1933 34 with near 9 monthly cost anticipated and school to start September 4.
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Platte
R Sternburg
Lawrence Cool
Govert Vanderhoors
Citizens Check Holdup Attempt
Houghton August reports two burglary attempts halted by railroad station agent Frank W. Meyers. He fired warning shots at a group tampering with a bulk station lock, then a return volley. A second attack aimed at a car driving into town struck Meyers’ vehicle but caused no injuries. Citizens joined Meyers, as the marauders supposedly numbered two.
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Houghton
Aug
Frank W. Meyers
Meyers
Myers
Bartering Wheat For Flour Boosts South Dakota Mills
Plankinton August 18. Farmers barter wheat for flour to dodge a one percent gross income tax and mills avoid the 30 cent per bushel processing tax under the wheat allotment act. With rising flour prices, exemptions save growers up to 80 cents per 100 pounds of flour used, reviving mills that had long struggled and adding shifts.
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Plankinton
South Dakota
Burglars Hit Station and Local Businesses in Single Night
A week after a station robbery involving gasoline oil and grease burglars struck an implement store and a pool hall the same night. Police investigated and sought leads as neighbors reported unusual activity in the area.
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Warren Bennett
Shaw Place
Ruskin Park
Det Kay
C. E. Waughop
United States
America
L. BE. Fale
Huron College Grad
Wilelam Williamson
Habicht’s
Habicht
Northwest
Incertinas
Huron, South Dakota
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