Legion Increases South Dakota Membership Drive Pace
Watertown December reports show the American Legion in South Dakota gaining momentum with over 200 new members in one week, total cards at headquarters reaching 3818. Posts push for January citations for units meeting or exceeding 1932 quotas, while about 40 percent of new members had not belonged before, reflecting perceived benefits for World War veterans and families.
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Watertown
Dec
South Dakota
The
American Legion
Kadoka
Department of the American Legion
Joel
Legion
Legions
Cavour Student Ninth In National Essay Contest
Warren Bailey of Cavour placed ninth in the annual saddle and sirloin medal essay contest. The ad announcement notes 161 entries nationwide with the topic focused on factors contributing to the efficient use of feeds.
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Cavour
Brookings
Dec
Warren Bailey
Two Legion Posts Renew Activities in South Dakota
Two inactive South Dakota American Legion posts Menno and Wakpala have applied for membership cards and materials signaling renewed activity this year. Wakpala lies on the reservation in district eleven led by George Puder of Timber Lake and Menno lies in district seven commanded by Patrick Haley of Yankton.
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Legion
Watertown
Dec
South Dakota
Wakpala
George Puder
Timber Lake
Menno
Patrick Haley
Yankton
Commeander
Woonsocket Student Becomes College Committee Head
Clarence Dunn of Woonsocket elected chairman of the executive committee governing the men’s organization on Yankton college campus formed at a 2 stag banquet. Dunn, senior, starred in Greyhound football and was noted for basketball ability. Other cabinet members elected include Warner-Imig of Scotland, William Govnor of Springfield, Chester McVay of Yankton, and Roger Nelson of Viborg.
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Woonsocket
Yankton
Clarence Dun
Comamiitee
Yankton College
Dimn
Southern Normal
Springfield
Dunn
Bert
Aga
Warner-Imig
Scotland
William Govnor
Chester
McVay
Roger Nelson
Viborg
Nolan Funeral Rites Held at St Joseph's Cathedral Sioux Falls
Funeral services were held today at St Joseph's Cathedral for Monsignor W Nolan 18 of Garretsa formerly rector of St Joseph's Cathedral Sioux Falls. He died last week in Long Beach Calif after a brief illness and had served in the priesthood for 41 years.
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Nolan
S. F
Sioux “Falls
St. Joerph's
Wolan
Garretsa
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Sioux Falladioceae
Long Beach
Calif
Weather turns with year’s moods at Lake Preston
Lake Preston dispatch notes the weather man’s wide swings from balmy springlike warmth to late autumn cold. Sunday brought clear skies and golf day comfort while Monday dawned with a sharp temperature drop. The piece links the varied conditions to the era’s Depression mood and broader regional patterns.
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Lake Preston
Gooman
Suk
South Dakota
One Act Play Suggestions for Rural Groups at State College
The January issue of the Rural Service at State College Brookings outlines a complete set of staging suggestions for one act plays. It covers director and staff duties, acting rules, makeup and scenery guidelines, and lists available one act plays for men only women only and mixed groups. Free copies are available by writing to the Extension Service at State College and rural clubs may request mailing lists for the service.
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Brookings
Dec
Rural Service
Extension Service
State College
Cos Me
South Dakota
Berry to be guest at Legion session in Volga
Governor elect Tom Berry of Belvidere has been invited to speak at a district American Legion meeting in Volga South Dakota tonight. District Commander Warren Heimstra and Department leaders H C Kehrn and J D Mullaney also invited to address. Henrietta Paulson will attend as Abilliary president among 22 Legion posts reps. Presence not confirmed but expected.
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Watertown
Dec
Elet Tom Berry
Belvidere
Bee
American Legion
Vol‘ga
S. C
Warren Heimstra
Volga
The
H. C. Kehrn
J. D. Mullan
Legion
University To Offer New English Course at USD
University of South Dakota will introduce an English course next year for students deficient in written English. Ehren Sperger, professor of English, says the course provides personal conferences to improve writing skills and is designed to aid students seeking to enhance their writing abilities.
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University of South Dakota
EBC
Ehrensperger
Thronsperger
Candidate Expense Filings Reported in South Dakota
Dee Pierre and George McFarland of Piedmont fought for the state senate in the forty first district Meade and Ziebach counties with McFarland noting a $25 campaign outlay and loss to Cabell v Halest Rapid City Democrat. Wells of Webster reported $45 as a presidential candidate expense.
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Pierre
Dee
George McFar
Land of
Piedmont
Meade
Ziebach
Secretary of State
McFarland
Cabell
Halest
Rapid-City
AL Wells
Webster
Helen Costain Named Company D Sponsor at State College
Brookings December reports Helen Costain of Huron was named sponsor for Company D of the State College ROTC unit. Capt Walter E Saniths announced the selection. Sponsors are chosen by the alumni and will participate in military inspections and reviews for each battalion and company. Miss Costain, a junior in home economics, was chosen for active interest in military affairs and high scholarship.
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Helen Costain
Brookings
Huron
Gram
Howett
College
Voedes
Miss Costalns
Hom. Economics Ligiston
University Debaters Plan Vermillion-Area Contests
South Dakota women’s debate teams will depart Vermillion February 6 for double debates with Augustana, State, Eastern Normal, Dakota Wesleyan, and Aberdeen Normal. They have invites for 16.4Wo tournaments and will pursue further contests at St Thomas College Minneapolis and Missouri Northwestern.
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Yankton
Vermillion
Metfstand
of South Dakota
State
Dickey
Augustana’ ‘College
State ‘College
Eastern Normal
Dakota ‘Wesleyan
Aberdeen Normal
St.Thomas College
Minneapolis
Debat
Wesleyan
Missouri Northwestern Teachers College
War Is Declared On Brand Law Enforcement
State Sheriff Bruce Barnes announced a crackdown on horse brands as required by law. Inspectors will check brands before horses leave the state, amid reports that many shippers are not complying with the provision.
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Pierre
Bruce Barnes
Delinquent Tax List Grows in Brown County
Brown County's delinquent tax list expands to 1057 items this year, more than doubling since 1950. Last year had 413 items and two years ago 2054. Since January 1, 1985 the treasurer has collected 914 dollars in taxes, about 273000 dollars less than the same period in 1931. Newly received taxes, not yet filed with totals, are expected to improve the figures, says Treasurer Hang E. Hoillen.
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Brown Aberdeen
Brown County
Hang E. Hoilien
Railroads Cut Freight Rates on Butter and Eggs
Pierre December 8 The state railroad commission announced that railroads serving the state will publish substantially reduced freight rates on butter and eggs in less than carload quantities from South Dakota points to Chicago effective January 1 1933. The rates will be about 65 percent of the first class tariff generally 70 percent of first class. The commission said the rates were arranged mainly to meet track competition but will be of real value to South Dakota producers and shippers.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Chicago
Colorado Senator Takes Oath Replacing Walter Walker
Republican Karl C. Schuyler was sworn in as Colorado senator yesterday, succeeding Democrat Walter Walker who served briefly by appointment. The shift maintains a 47 to 47 split with the former labor seat counting as a short term. By March four senators will have held the same seat in seven months.
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Colorado
Washington
Karl C. Schuyler
Walter Walker
W ‘Aker
Senate
Suast
Scuyler
Colardo
Snmre
Meeting of Hyde Aighmore Teachers Reports
County Superintendent Louiser announces delegates Kull principal Holabird school and Arthur Ingle of West Loomis school will present reports at the recent meeting of the D E A at Rapid City. The event will feature projects connected with poetic studies and promises heightened interest. A number of teachers will offer short takes.
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Hyde Aighmore
Tendent Louiser
Kull
Holabird
Arthur Ingle
West Loomis
D. E.A
Rapid City
Gann Valley Legion To Remember Christmas Kiddies
Gann Valley Legion honors memory and sponsors a Christmas gathering for local children. Abernathy addresses the gathering as commander of the post.
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Gann Valley Legion
Kingsbury Teachers Back Aid Plan In League Meeting
Meirs teachers of Arlington hosted the Hickory Stick club of Kingsbury county this week at Arlington school. The evening featured discussion on school problems and a resolution favoring the Baer Kraushaar plan to aid schools unable to function. Lunch followed, and the next meeting is set for the second Monday in January in Lake Preston.
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Kingsbury
Lake Preston
Meirs
Arington
Kingsbury County
Arlington
Baer-Kraushaar
Lake Preston Dramatic Club Holds December Meeting
The Lake Preston high school dramatic club met with president Josephine Bates in charge. The program included a saxophone solo by Elsie Kieth, readings by Alvina Hedberg, a debate on bonus payment with Vivien Heshy and Ruth Wilde for the affirmative and Mele Seip and Byron Olson for the negative, and a Joy Jensen reading, plus a vocal duet by Lowell Haoky and Kenneth Davis. The negative won the debate, and the next meeting on December 19 will be a Christmas party.
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L. P. Dramatic Club
Lake Preston
Dramatic Club
Lake’ Preston High School
Josephine ™ Bates
Elsie” “Kieth
Alvna Hedberg
Vivien Heshy
Ruth Wilde
Mele Seip
Byron Olson
Joy Jensen
Lowell Haoky
Kenneth Davis
Calico Party Aids Foreign Missions in Woonsocket
The W. F. MLS of the Methodist church held a calico party at Mas Cannon’s home in Woonsocket on December 1. Guests wore calico dresses and brought donations in little calico bags for foreign missions. Mrs. Weir led the business meeting, a short program followed, and a committee served refreshments. About 20 people attended.
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Woonsocket
The.w. F. Mls
The
Methodist Church
Mas. Cannon
Poet Receives Recognition in South Dakota
Mike Esther-Russell, a Northern State Teacher College graduate, had his poem Pale Rose published in the December issue of Literary Digest after winning first place in the state lyrical poetry division at the Huron state fair. Russell, from Summit and now teaching in Vienna, was elected Roberts County superintendent.
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Aberdeen
Northern State Teacher College
Mike Esther-Russell
Literary Digest
Maya- Dae
Huron
Summit
Vienna
Sha
Roberts County
Central West Public Service makes brief personnel changes
Central West Public Service announces changes that relocate Mir Morrison of Cando North Dakota to the popsocketer local manager position and transfer H A Olinger to Clear Take. The Olinger family plans to move to a new home within the next two weeks.
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Central West
Central West Public Service Company
Mir. Morrison
Cando
N. D
Popsockeeter
H. A. Olinger
Anita O
Clear
Take
Olinger
Biekr Mew
Swartout Family Reunion Held in Town Home
The Rev and Mrs Bob Swartout hosted a family reunion at their town home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carr and family from Sheffield, Mr and Mrs Swartout, and Mr and Mrs ASC McCall of Fatlicton, plus other relatives reported in the brief note.
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Red Heights
Dec
Bob Swartout
Fess
Me Swartout
Sian
Carr
Sheffield
Carr. Swartout
Asc. McCall
Fatlicton
Farmers Demonstration in Sioux Falls Amid Weather Bargain
In Sioux Falls on a bitterly cold day near zero, about 200 farmers gathered to demonstrate a peaceful holiday movement. They pledged to withhold livestock and grain from markets to protest production costs and demand reforms. Leaders announced the inauguration of a farm holiday, with banners calling for a six hour day and five day weeks.
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Sioux Falls
Reno
Des. Moines
Frm
Forestburg PTA Seeks Books and February Meeting Change
Forestburg P T A held its December meeting at the Presbyterian church and voted to move January’s gathering to the second Tuesday to allow more school days for program prep. Members urged donations of library books and items not in use to benefit children. The program featured first and second graders led by Miss Ruth Thompson with recitations, The Three Bears, and a Christmas song. Thompson accompanied two saxophone numbers and selections by the choir. A proposal for a community Christmas ties activity was discussed but not adopted. In Raymond, Herman Kahler visited relatives and planned a several month stay after traveling from Aberdeen to Rutland.
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Forestburg
Southern Normal Enrollment Dips in Winter Term
Winter term at Southern Normal opened with enrollment slightly below the fall high of 156. Some students could not return due to lack of finances, but new students filled in for the winter quarter. Officials expect enrollment to approach 19 by the end of next week.
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Southern Normal
Springfield
Dee
Legion Post Reorganizes After Inactivity at Bonilla
The C. T. Hansen American Legion post No. 204 of Bonilla reorganized after a week of inactivity. Members and auxiliary met at the Wilford Hamilton home and allocated funds for Christmas treats for two disabled ex-service men and plans to send a child a Christmas box. Five more members paid dues. Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Kenyon provided refreshments.
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Bonilla
C. T. Hansen American Legion
Wilford Hamilton
Hamilton
Kenyon
Deer Abundance Along Missouri River Reported
Game wardens note deer scattered along the Missouri north of Pierre with the preserve stretching west to Cheyenne river and east to Sully Potter Welworth and Caraphel counties. Despite Indian hunting, deer numbers rise in the area as winter moves in. ENTERTAINS GUESTS WOGNSOCKET Dec 8 Special Mrs A W Gratke hosted neighbors at her home in honor of Mrs H A Olinger and Mrs Dennis as the Olingers prepare to move to Clear Lake for Mr Olinger’s transfer by Central West Public Service. Cards and lunch followed.
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Missouri
Pierre
Missouri River
Cheyenne River
Sully
Potter
Welworth
Caraphel
Wognsocket
A. W. Gratke
H. A. Olinger
Dennis
Olingers
Clear Lake
Olinger
Central West, Public Service Company
Raymond High School Records Show Attendance and Scholarship Gains
Raymond high school reports improved scholarship and attendance over the first six weeks. Seven students missed no days in the period, with freshmen leading attendance and seniors fourth. Eleven students achieved perfect attendance for the year, and two earned honor rolls by averaging all A grades, including Margaret Hutchinson Dorothy Hink Helen Danforth Marion Beauvais Leeszine Cripps, while Frances Kelley and Helen Yordi posted A averages with one B plus.
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Raymuwas
Wpernay
Raymond High School
Varicn Bar
Chasse
Margaret Hutchinson
Dorthy Hink
Helen Danforth
Marion, Beauvais
Leeszine ‘Cripps
Frances Kelley
Helen Yordi
Watertown Employee Kicked by Horses at Work
Watertown city employee Joe Slimiski was kicked by a team of horses while on duty. He suffered a broken nose a fractured skull and severe facial lacerations after slipping from a dump wagon and falling. He was hospitalized for treatment.
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Watertown
Joe Slimiski
Watertown City
Sliminiski
Examinefon
Bronchuline Emulsion Stops Persistent Coughs Quick
A new cough remedy promises swift relief with safe, non habit forming action. Two doses of Bronchuline Emulsion loosen stubborn coughs and a half bottle may prove sufficient. Corner Drug Store offers money back if relief isn’t seen. Your doctor would recommend it.
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Sioux
Falls
Raymond
Herman Kahler
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E. F. Ering
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